Patents by Inventor Richard A. Passwater, Jr.

Richard A. Passwater, Jr. 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: 20110251274
    Abstract: Compositions for increased antioxidant potency of natural vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol), comprising alpha-, beta-, delta-, and gamma-forms of tocopherols and tocotrienols are disclosed. All of these compositions provide 400 International Units (IU), based on one mg of d-alpha-tocopherol provides 1.49 IU. These compositions showed antioxidant activities superior to natural d-alpha-tocopherol. These compositions are designed to provide protection of the cell membrane lipid layer, and protection against heart disease, cancer, and eye disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: Soft Gel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Yousry M.A. Naguib, Ronald G. Udell, Richard A. Passwater, JR., Melvin Lee Rich
  • Patent number: 7989493
    Abstract: Compositions for increased antioxidant potency of natural vitamin E(d-alpha-tocopherol), comprising alpha-, beta-, delta-, and gamma-forms of tocopherols and tocotrienols are disclosed. All of these compositions provide 400 International Units (IU), based on one mg of d-alpha-tocopherol provides 1.49 IU. These compositions showed antioxidant activities superior to natural d-alpha-tocopherol. These compositions are designed to provide protection of the cell membrane lipid layer, and protection against heart disease, cancer, and eye disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Soft Gel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Yousry M. A. Naguib, Ronald G. Udell, Richard A. Passwater, Jr., Melvin Lee Rich
  • Publication number: 20090156664
    Abstract: Compositions for increased antioxidant potency of natural vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol), comprising alpha-, beta-, delta-, and gamma-forms of tocopherols and tocotrienols are disclosed. All of these compositions provide 400 International Units (IU), based on one mg of d-alpha-tocopherol provides 1.49 IU. These compositions showed antioxidant activities superior to natural d-alpha-tocopherol. These compositions are designed to provide protection of the cell membrane lipid layer, and protection against heart disease, cancer, and eye disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Yousry M.A. Naguib, Ronald G. Udell, Richard A. Passwater, JR., Melvin Lee Rich
  • Patent number: 7449491
    Abstract: Compositions for increased antioxidant potency of natural vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol), comprising alpha-, beta-, delta-, and gamma-forms of tocopherols and tocotrienols are disclosed. All of these compositions provide 400 International Units (IU), based on one mg of d-alpha-tocopherol provides 1.49 IU. These compositions showed antioxidant activities superior to natural d-alpha-tocopherol. These compositions are designed to provide protection of the cell membrane lipid layer, and protection against heart disease, cancer, and eye disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Soft Gel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Yousry M. A. Naguib, Ronald G. Udell, Richard A. Passwater, Jr., Melvin Lee Rich
  • Patent number: 7329688
    Abstract: Compositions for increased antioxidant potency of natural vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol), comprising alpha-, beta-, delta-, and gamma-forms of tocopherols and tocotrienols are disclosed. All of these compositions provide 400 International Units (IU), based on one mg of d-alpha-tocopherol provides 1.49 IU. These compositions showed antioxidant activities superior to natural d-alpha-tocopherol. These compositions are designed to provide protection of the cell membrane lipid layer, and protection against heart disease, cancer, and eye disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Soft Gel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Yousry M. A. Naguib, Ronald G. Udell, Richard A. Passwater, Jr., Melvin Lee Rich