Patents by Inventor Sandra L. Stoddard

Sandra L. Stoddard 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).

  • Composition and method for weight reduction and long term management of obesity
    Patent number: 5543405
    Abstract: A weight reduction composition comprises a sympathomimetic agent and a mineral cation salt or chelate capable of enhancing carbohydrate metabolism, protein or fatty acid synthesis, retarding protein breakdown or lowering serum cholesterol levels such as trivalent and hexavalent chromium and vanadium salts and chelates. Preferred is a weight reduction composition containing ephedrine and chromium picolinate. This composition is presented in a variety of formulations, and is suitable for application to the reduction of weight of normal, slightly and grossly overweight humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Inventors: Wendy J. Keown, Betty J. Ford, Sandra L. Stoddard