Patents by Inventor Ronald Kramer

Ronald Kramer 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).

  • Patent number: 9404214
    Abstract: A method for treating a fabric for protection from ultraviolet radiation is disclosed which comprises the steps of dispensing a suspension of zinc oxide particles treated with an acid polymer into a washing machine during a time in which a fabric is being washed in the washing machine and mixing the treated zinc oxide particles and the fabric for the treated zinc oxide particles to bind to the fabric. Other methods for treating a fabric for protection from ultraviolet radiation are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: THE SWEET LIVING GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Robert B Kramer, Ronald Kramer, Nicholas Marshall
  • Patent number: 9353143
    Abstract: An ecdysterone compound is described. An ecdysterone compound may include ecdysterone and decanoic acid. An ecdysterone compound may further include ecdysterone and isobutyric acid. An ecdysterone compound may comprise a physiologically active salt or ester of ecdysterone. An ecdysterone compound may further comprise a physiologically active salt or ester of decanoic acid. Alternatively, an ecdysterone compound may include a physiologically active salt or ester of isobutyric acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Inventors: Ronald Kramer, Alexander Nikolaidis
  • Publication number: 20160130529
    Abstract: A laundry detergent composition is disclosed which has a quantity of laundry detergent, a quantity of poly(styrene-4-boronic acid), and a quantity of zinc oxide particles separate from the laundry detergent and the poly(styrene-4-boronic acid).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Robert B. Kramer, Ronald Kramer, Nicholas Marshall
  • Patent number: 9284682
    Abstract: A method for treating a fabric for ultraviolet radiation protection is disclosed which comprises the steps of adding zinc oxide nanoparticles to a solution of 3-glycidyloxypropyl-trimethoxysilane, adding silicon dioxide to the mixture of zinc oxide nanoparticles and 3-glycidyloxypropyl-trimethoxysilane, placing a fabric in the mixture of zinc oxide nanoparticles, 3-glycidyloxypropyl-trimethoxysilane, and silicon dioxide, curing the fabric, and washing the fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: THE SWEET LIVING GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Robert B Kramer, Ronald Kramer, Nicholas Marshall, Jason Rosenberg, Ram B Gupta
  • Publication number: 20160046891
    Abstract: A method for treating a fabric for protection from ultraviolet radiation is disclosed which comprises the steps of dispensing a suspension of zinc oxide particles treated with an acid polymer into a washing machine during a time in which a fabric is being washed in the washing machine and mixing the treated zinc oxide particles and the fabric for the treated zinc oxide particles to bind to the fabric. Other methods for treating a fabric for protection from ultraviolet radiation are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Robert B. Kramer, Ronald Kramer, Nicholas Marshall
  • Patent number: 9234310
    Abstract: A method for treating a fabric for ultraviolet radiation protection, enhanced resistance to degradation, and enhanced resistance to fire is disclosed which comprises the steps of adding zinc oxide nanoparticles to a solution of 3-glycidyloxypropyl-trimethoxysilane, placing a fabric in the mixture of zinc oxide particles and 3-glycidyloxypropyl-trimethoxysilane, curing the fabric, and washing the fabric. Other methods of treating a fabric are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: The Sweet Living Group, LLC
    Inventors: Robert B Kramer, Ronald Kramer, Nicholas Marshall, Jason Rosenberg, Ram B Gupta
  • Patent number: 9150824
    Abstract: A method for treating a fabric for protection from ultraviolet radiation is disclosed which comprises the steps of dispensing a suspension of zinc oxide particles treated with an acid polymer into a washing machine during a time in which a fabric is being washed in the washing machine and mixing the treated zinc oxide particles and the fabric for the treated zinc oxide particles to bind to the fabric. Other methods for treating a fabric for protection from ultraviolet radiation are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: THE SWEET LIVING GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Robert B Kramer, Ronald Kramer, Nicholas Marshall
  • Publication number: 20150166466
    Abstract: Disclosed are salts, such as nitrates, of acetyl-L-carnitine and propionyl-L-carnitine and methods of making the compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Ronald Kramer, Alexander Nikolaidis
  • Publication number: 20150135445
    Abstract: A method for treating a fabric for ultraviolet radiation protection is disclosed which comprises the steps of adding zinc oxide nanoparticles to a solution of 3-glycidyloxypropyl-trimethoxysilane, adding silicon dioxide to the mixture of zinc oxide nanoparticles and 3-glycidyloxypropyl-trimethoxysilane, placing a fabric in the mixture of zinc oxide nanoparticles, 3-glycidyloxypropyl-trimethoxysilane, and silicon dioxide, curing the fabric, and washing the fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Robert B. Kramer, Ronald Kramer, Nicholas Marshall, Jason Rosenberg, Ram B. Gupta
  • Publication number: 20150107029
    Abstract: A method for treating a fabric for ultraviolet radiation protection, enhanced resistance to degradation, and enhanced resistance to fire is disclosed which comprises the steps of adding zinc oxide nanoparticles to a solution of 3-glycidyloxypropyl-trimethoxysilane, placing a fabric in the mixture of zinc oxide particles and 3-glycidyloxypropyl-trimethoxysilane, curing the fabric, and washing the fabric. Other methods of treating a fabric are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Robert B. Kramer, Ronald Kramer, Nicholas Marshall, Jason Rosenberg, Ram B. Gupta
  • Patent number: 8957101
    Abstract: A composition and a supplement formulation includes: at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both; and at least one constituent amino acid selected from the group consisting of Agmatine, Beta Alanine, Citrulline, Creatine, Glutamine, L-Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Norvaline, Ornithine, Valine, Aspartic Acid, Cysteine, Glycine, Lysine, Methionine, Proline, Tyrosine, and Phenylalanine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: ThermoLife International, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Kramer, Alexander Nikolaidis
  • Patent number: 8957100
    Abstract: A composition and a supplement formulation includes at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Arginine. A method for increasing vasodilative characteristics in a human or animal includes administering to the human or animal a composition or supplement formulation including at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate, a nitrite, and both, and Arginine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: ThermoLife International, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Kramer, Alexander Nikolaidis
  • Patent number: 8952045
    Abstract: A composition and a supplement formulation includes: at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a vegetable nitrate source, a vegetable nitrite source, and both; and at least one constituent amino acid selected from the group consisting of Arginine, Agmatine, Beta Alanine, Citrulline, Creatine, Glutamine, L-Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Norvaline, Ornithine, Valine, Aspartic Acid, Cysteine, Glycine, Lysine, Methionine, Proline, Tyrosine, and Phenylalanine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: ThermoLife International, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Kramer, Alexander Nikolaidis
  • Patent number: 8952047
    Abstract: A Nitrate or Nitrite of a Betaine Compound disclosed. Also disclosed are a composition and a supplement formulation comprising at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a Nitrate, a Nitrite, and both; and a Betaine Compound. The composition and supplement formulation may be formulated to deliver an effective amount of the constituents to prevent the development of nitrate tolerances, to increase bioabsorption of amino acids, or to increase the vasodilative characteristics of amino acids in a human or animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: ThermoLife International, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Kramer, Alexander Nikolaidis
  • Patent number: 8952046
    Abstract: A composition and a supplement formulation includes: at least one constituent selected from the group consisting of a nitrate salt, a nitrite salt, and both; and at least one constituent amino acid selected from the group consisting of Arginine, Agmatine, Beta Alanine, Citrulline, Creatine, Glutamine, L-Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Norvaline, Ornithine, Valine, Aspartic Acid, Cysteine, Glycine, Lysine, Methionine, Proline, Tyrosine, and Phenylalanine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: ThermoLife International, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Kramer, Alexander Nikolaidis
  • Publication number: 20140350108
    Abstract: Method for preventing paresthesia in a human is disclosed. The method includes administering to the human an effective amount of N-Acetyl Beta Alanine or an N-Acetyl Beta Alanine composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: THERMOLIFE INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Kramer, Alexander Nikolaidis
  • Publication number: 20140350109
    Abstract: Method for increasing beta alanine absorption and cell membrane permeability through both passive diffusion and active transport in a human is disclosed. The method includes administering to the human an effective amount of N-Acetyl Beta Alanine or an N-Acetyl Beta Alanine composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: THERMOLIFE INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Kramer, Alexander Nikolaidis
  • Publication number: 20140342970
    Abstract: A method for treating a fabric for protection from ultraviolet radiation is disclosed which comprises the steps of dispensing a suspension of zinc oxide particles treated with an acid polymer into a washing machine during a time in which a fabric is being washed in the washing machine and mixing the treated zinc oxide particles and the fabric for the treated zinc oxide particles to bind to the fabric. Other methods for treating a fabric for protection from ultraviolet radiation are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Robert B. Kramer, Ronald Kramer, Nicholas Marshall
  • Publication number: 20140304922
    Abstract: A method for treating mercerized cotton for incorporating ultraviolet radiation protection into the mercerized cotton is disclosed which comprises the steps of placing the mercerized cotton into a solution of Zn(II), removing the mercerized cotton from the solution, and washing the mercerized cotton. Other methods for treating cotton for protection from ultraviolet radiation are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventors: Robert B Kramer, Ronald Kramer, Nicholas Marshall, Jason Rosenberg
  • Patent number: 8802731
    Abstract: Methods for increasing athletic performance, preventing paresthesia, increasing beta alanine absorption and cell membrane permeability through both passive diffusion and active transport, and increasing the half-life of beta alanine present in a blood stream in a human or animal are disclosed. Each method includes administering to the human or animal a pharmaceutically effective amount of N-Acetyl Beta Alanine or an N-Acetyl Beta Alanine composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: ThermoLife International, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Kramer, Alexander Nikolaidis