Patents by Inventor Randolph S. Porubcan

Randolph S. Porubcan has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20160307246
    Abstract: Disclosed is encoding of natural supplement formulations (including creatine, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, oils (e.g., Omega-3), coenzymes, antioxidants, herbal extracts, dried herbs, probiotics, prebiotics and enzymes) in order to alert both consumer and producer to counterfeiting and to allow purchasers of authentic product to gain access to quality, purity and activity testing of the product. The purchaser would preferably also provide, along with its identifying information, any product complaints, adverse reaction and positive responses, and consumer interest in and reaction to different formulations and products, as well as demographic, general health and education information, and other information about the purchaser (including any information useful for marketing and future product development and selection).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Applicant: Master Supplements, Inc.
    Inventors: Randolph S. Porubcan, Jeff Thurston
  • Patent number: 9468648
    Abstract: Naturally occurring lecithins and/or oleic acid stimulate the growth and lactic acid producing activity of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species of probiotic bacteria, and replace polysorbate 80 for those products. They can be used in naturally occurring form, or where they are to be combined with probiotics in a carrier, or they can be treated to yield a stable powdered form of these naturally oily compounds. They can be sold as combined prebiotic/probiotic formulations in the same carrier, or sold as separate dietary supplements, e.g., in capsule or tablet form, to be used with the probiotic formulation as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: MASTER SUPPLEMENTS, INC.
    Inventors: Sonja Lea Yonak, Randolph S. Porubcan
  • Patent number: 9070130
    Abstract: Disclosed is encoding of probiotic formulations, in order to alert both consumer and producer to counterfeiting and to allow purchasers of authentic product to gain access to quality and quantity testing regarding the product. The purchaser would preferably also provide, along with its identifying information, any product complaints, adverse reaction and positive responses, and consumer interest in and reaction to different formulations and products, as well as demographic, general health and education information, and other information about the purchaser (including any information useful for marketing and future product development and selection).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: MASTER SUPPLEMENTS, INC.
    Inventors: Randolph S. Porubcan, Jeff Thurston
  • Patent number: 9011843
    Abstract: Disclosed are alginate formulations that help protect digestive enzymes in the formulations from denaturation during passage through the acidic stomach environment, and from other sources, following ingestion. The formulation changes consistency to permit release of the enzymes in the less-acidic gut. They contain monovalent alginate salts (sodium, potassium and ammonium alginate) but are designed to not include significant quantities of compounds which would generate divalent ions and thereby convert the monovalent alginate to a divalent alginate when exposed to aqueous solution. A buffering agent that does not react with the digestive enzymes or the monovalent alginate, and which does not generate divalent ions on exposure to aqueous solution, can be included. A chelating agent which binds divalent ions may be administered with the formulation. Additionally, the formulation may be admixed with inert excipients suitable for oral delivery. It is preferable that the ingredients are dried before formulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Master Supplements, Inc.
    Inventor: Randolph S. Porubcan
  • Patent number: 8945539
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to enhancing growth and/or activity of lactobacilli using a prebiotic formulation which includes iso-malto oligosaccharides and ?-galactosidase; and to enhancing growth and/or activity of bifidobacteria using a prebiotic formulation which includes iso-malto oligosaccharides and ?-glucanase. Other combinations of fibers and enzymes are described below which also stimulate growth and activity of lactobacilli or bifidobacteria. These combinations of enzymes and prebiotics can be taken separately or added to foods, including desserts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Master Supplements, Inc.
    Inventors: Sonja L. Yonak, Randolph S. Porubcan
  • Patent number: 8927253
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to enhancing growth and/or activity of lactobacilli using a prebiotic formulation which includes iso-malto oligosaccharides and ?-galactosidase; and to enhancing growth and/or activity of bifidobacteria using a prebiotic formulation which includes iso-malto oligosaccharides and ?-glucanase. Other combinations of fibers and enzymes are described below which also stimulate growth and activity of lactobacilli or bifidobacteria. These combinations of enzymes and prebiotics can be taken separately or added to foods, including desserts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Master Supplements, Inc.
    Inventors: Randolph S. Porubcan, Sonja L. Yonak
  • Patent number: 8889119
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to enhancing growth and/or activity of lactobacilli using a prebiotic formulation which includes iso-malto oligosaccharides and ?-galactosidase; and to enhancing growth and/or activity of bifidobacteria using a prebiotic formulation which includes iso-malto oligosaccharides and ?-glucanase. Other combinations of fibers and enzymes are described below which also stimulate growth and activity of lactobacilli or bifidobacteria. These combinations of enzymes and prebiotics can be taken separately or added to foods, including desserts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Master Supplements, Inc.
    Inventors: Randolph S. Porubcan, Sonja L. Yonak
  • Patent number: 8833643
    Abstract: Disclosed is encoding of probiotic formulations, in order to alert both consumer and producer to counterfeiting and to allow purchasers of authentic product to gain access to quality and quantity testing regarding the product. The purchaser would preferably also provide, along with its identifying information, any product complaints, adverse reaction and positive responses, and consumer interest in and reaction to different formulations and products, as well as demographic, general health and education information, and other information about the purchaser (including any information useful for marketing and future product development and selection).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Master Supplements, Inc.
    Inventors: Randolph S. Porubcan, Jeff Thurston
  • Publication number: 20140170115
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to enhancing growth and/or activity of lactobacilli using a prebiotic formulation which includes iso-malto oligosaccharides and ?-galactosidase; and to enhancing growth and/or activity of bifidobacteria using a prebiotic formulation which includes iso-malto oligosaccharides and ?-glucanase. Other combinations of fibers and enzymes are described below which also stimulate growth and activity of lactobacilli or bifidobacteria. These combinations of enzymes and prebiotics can be taken separately or added to foods, including desserts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Master Supplements, Inc.
    Inventors: Randolph S. Porubcan, Sonja Lea Yonak
  • Patent number: 8722035
    Abstract: Disclosed are formulations for enhancing the in vivo colonization of probiotic microorganisms that include digestive enzymes and probiotic microorganisms, and polysorbate surfactants. The enzymes include lactogenic enzyme formulations that promote growth of Lactobacillus probiotics, bifidogenic enzyme formulations that promote growth of Bifidobacterium probiotics and combination formulations that benefit both types of probiotics. It has been discovered that certain polysorbate surfactants, including polysorbate-60 and polysorbate-80, further promote probiotic microorganism growth, when used with the enzyme formulations. The formulations are preferably compounded as dry powders, to avoid water reaction with the enzymes in blended formulations. Such formulations can be contained in capsules, tablets, packets or bottles and administered orally, either sequentially or in one combined formulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Master Supplements, Inc.
    Inventor: Randolph S. Porubcan
  • Publication number: 20140010788
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to enhancing growth and/or activity of lactobacilli using a prebiotic formulation which includes iso-malto oligosaccharides and ?-galactosidase; and to enhancing growth and/or activity of bifidobacteria using a prebiotic formulation which includes iso-malto oligosaccharides and ?-glucanase. Other combinations of fibers and enzymes are described below which also stimulate growth and activity of lactobacilli or bifidobacteria. These combinations of enzymes and prebiotics can be taken separately or added to foods, including desserts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Master Supplements, Inc.
    Inventors: Randolph S. Porubcan, Sonja Lea Yonak
  • Patent number: 8568712
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to enhancing growth and/or activity of lactobacilli using a prebiotic formulation which includes iso-malto oligosaccharides and ?-galactosidase; and to enhancing growth and/or activity of bifidobacteria using a prebiotic formulation which includes iso-malto oligosaccharides and ?-glucanase. Other combinations of fibers and enzymes are described below which also stimulate growth and activity of lactobacilli or bifidobacteria. These combinations of enzymes and prebiotics can be taken separately or added to foods, including desserts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Master Supplements, Inc.
    Inventors: Randolph S. Porubcan, Sonja Lea Yonak
  • Publication number: 20130273155
    Abstract: Naturally occurring lecithins and/or oleic acid stimulate the growth and lactic acid producing activity of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species of probiotic bacteria, and replace polysorbate 80 for those products. They can be used in naturally occurring form, or where they are to be combined with probiotics in a carrier, or they can be treated to yield a stable powdered form of these naturally oily compounds. They can be sold as combined prebiotic/probiotic formulations in the same carrier, or sold as separate dietary supplements, e.g., in capsule or tablet form, to be used with the probiotic formulation as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: MASTER SUPPLEMENTS, INC.
    Inventors: Sonja Lea Yonak, Randolph S. Porubcan
  • Patent number: 8491919
    Abstract: Naturally occurring lecithins and/or oleic acid stimulate the growth and lactic acid producing activity of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species of probiotic bacteria, and replace polysorbate 80 for those products. They can be used in naturally occurring form, or where they are to be combined with probiotics in a carrier, or they can be treated to yield a stable powdered form of these naturally oily compounds. They can be sold as combined prebiotic/probiotic formulations in the same carrier, or sold as separate dietary supplements, e.g., in capsule or tablet form, to be used with the probiotic formulation as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Master Supplements, Inc.
    Inventors: Sonja Lea Yonak, Randolph S. Porubcan
  • Patent number: 8449878
    Abstract: Naturally occurring lecithins and/or oleic acid stimulate the growth and lactic acid producing activity of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species of probiotic bacteria, and replace polysorbate 80 for those products. They can be used in naturally occurring form, or where they are to be combined with probiotics in a carrier, or they can be treated to yield a stable powdered form of these naturally oily compounds. They can be sold as combined prebiotic/probiotic formulations in the same carrier, or sold as separate dietary supplements, e.g., in capsule or tablet form, to be used with the probiotic formulation as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Master Supplements, Inc.
    Inventors: Sonja Lea Yonak, Randolph S. Porubcan
  • Patent number: 8444967
    Abstract: A method is described to treat diarrhea, vaginal yeast infections, constipation, heartburn, bloating, indigestion, flatulence or poor nutrient absorption, by administering a formulation of naturally occurring lecithins and/or oleic acid that stimulate the growth and lactic acid producing activity of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species of probiotic bacteria, and replace polysorbate 80 for those products, and a formulation of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species of probiotic bacteria. The formulations are in can a stable powdered form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Master Supplements, Inc.
    Inventors: Sonja Lea Yonak, Randolph S. Porubcan
  • Publication number: 20130115203
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to enhancing growth and/or activity of lactobacilli using a prebiotic formulation which includes iso-malto oligosaccharides and ?-galactosidase; and to enhancing growth and/or activity of bifidobacteria using a prebiotic formulation which includes iso-malto oligosaccharides and ?-glucanase. Other combinations of fibers and enzymes are described below which also stimulate growth and activity of lactobacilli or bifidobacteria. These combinations of enzymes and prebiotics can be taken separately or added to foods, including desserts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Inventors: Randolph S. Porubcan, Sonja Lea Yonak
  • Publication number: 20120034200
    Abstract: Disclosed are formulations for enhancing the in vivo colonization of probiotic microorganisms that include digestive enzymes and probiotic microorganisms, and polysorbate surfactants. The enzymes include lactogenic enzyme formulations that promote growth of Lactobacillus probiotics, bifidogenic enzyme tbrmulations that promote growth of Bifidobacterium probiotics and combination formulations that benefit both types of probiotics. It has been discovered. that certain polysorbate surfactants, including polysorbate-60 and polysorbate-80, further promote probiotic microorganism growth, when used with the enzyme formulations. The formulations are preferably compounded as dry powders, to avoid water reaction with the enzymes in blended formulations. Such formulations can be contained in capsules, tablets, packets or bottles and administered orally, either sequentially or in one combined formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventor: Randolph S. Porubcan
  • Patent number: 8105577
    Abstract: Sunflower lecithin or sunflower lecithin with oleic acid stimulate the growth and lactic acid producing activity of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species of probiotic bacteria, and replace polysorbate 80 for those products. They can be used in naturally occurring form, or, where they are to be combined with probiotics in a carrier, they can preferably be adsorbed to carriers to yield a stable powdered form of these naturally oily compounds. They can be sold as combined prebiotic/probiotic formulations in the same carrier, or sold as separate dietary supplements, e.g., in capsule or tablet form, to be used with the probiotic formulation as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Master Supplements, Inc.
    Inventors: Randolph S. Porubcan, Sonja Lea Yonak
  • Patent number: 8105576
    Abstract: Sunflower lecithin or sunflower lecithin with oleic acid stimulate the growth and lactic acid producing activity of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species of probiotic bacteria, and replace polysorbate 80 for those products. They can be used in naturally occurring form, or, where they are to be combined with probiotics in a carrier, they can preferably be adsorbed to carriers to yield a stable powdered form of these naturally oily compounds. They can be sold as combined prebiotic/probiotic formulations in the same carrier, or sold as separate dietary supplements, e.g., in capsule or tablet form, to be used with the probiotic formulation as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Master Supplements, Inc.
    Inventors: Randolph S. Porubcan, Sonja Lea Yonak