Patents by Inventor Shawn Shirazi

Shawn Shirazi 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: 20160045560
    Abstract: A weight loss product comprises a mixture of Alchemilla vulgaris, Olea europaea, Cuminum cyminum, and Mentha longiflora (in the weight proportion 12:10:5:4), to which additional ingredients have been added to increase weight loss efficacy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Shawn Shirazi, James Akrong, Phil Apong, Raza Bashir, Craig Wissent
  • Patent number: 9220741
    Abstract: A method of enhancing weight loss involves administering to an overweight human a weight loss product that includes a mixture of Alchemilla vulgaris, Olea europaea, Cuminum cyminum, and Mentha longiflora (in the weight proportion 12:10:5:4), to which is added at least one herbal ingredient such as Malpighia glabra. As additional ingredients at least one of Conjugated linoleic acid and caffeine can be provided, with the caffeine in the form of caffeine anhydrous, Coffea Arabica, Coffea canephora, Camellia sinensis, Ilex paraguariensis, Guarana, Theobroma cacao, and kola nut. In one preferred embodiment the method involves administering, optionally in tablet form, a composition consisting essentially of the mixture of Alchemilla vulgaris, Olea europaea, Cuminum cyminum, and Mentha longiflora; caffeine anhydrous; Vitamin C; Lyceum barbarum; Malpighia glabra; Blueberry; Punica granatum; Bilberry; and one or more excipients. Other ingredients may be used as well in accordance with specific disclosed formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Northern Innovations and Formulations Corp.
    Inventors: Shawn Shirazi, James Akrong, Phil Apong, Raza Bashir, Craig Wissent
  • Publication number: 20130216634
    Abstract: An extraction method for extracts of Pelargonium citronellum with improved methylhexaneamine content is provided. The method involves separating the oil phase from the aqueous phase; concentrating the aqueous phase; purifying the oil phase; and recombining the resulting material. Additionally, extracts of Pelargonium citronellum prepared by the extraction method are provided. The extracts are useful in compositions, for example as dietary supplements, and for appetite suppression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventors: James Akrong, Shawn Shirazi, Jason Peters, John Doherty
  • Patent number: 8372447
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising plants and extracts of plants with chlorogenic acids and antioxidants and/or caffeine; methods for preparing the same; and methods to promote weight loss through the administration of compositions containing these plants and plant extracts in specific proportions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Northern Innovations and Formulations Corp.
    Inventors: John Doherty, Phil Apong, James Akrong, Shawn Shirazi
  • Publication number: 20120225142
    Abstract: An extraction method for extracts of Pelargonium citronellum with improved methylhexaneamine content is provided. The method involves separating the oil phase from the aqueous phase; concentrating the aqueous phase; purifying the oil phase; and recombining the resulting material. Additionally, extracts of Pelargonium citronellum prepared by the extraction method are provided. The extracts are useful in compositions, for example as dietary supplements, and for appetite suppression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventors: James Akrong, Shawn Shirazi, Jason Peters, John Doherty
  • Publication number: 20120225144
    Abstract: An extraction method for extracts of Geranium or Pelargonium with improved methylhexaneamine content is provided. The method involves separating the oil phase from the aqueous phase; concentrating the aqueous phase; purifying the oil phase; and recombining the resulting material. Additionally, extracts of Geranium or Pelargonium prepared by the extraction method are provided. The extracts are useful in compositions, for example as dietary supplements, and for appetite suppression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: Northern Innovations and Formulations Corp.
    Inventors: James Akrong, Shawn Shirazi, Vincent Scalisi, Jason Peters
  • Publication number: 20120052137
    Abstract: A weight loss product comprises a mixture of Alchemilla vulgaris, Olea europaea, Cuminum cyminum, and Mentha longiflora (in the weight proportion 12:10:5:4), to which additional ingredients have been added to increase weight loss efficacy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: NORTHERN INNOVATIONS AND FORMULATIONS CORP.
    Inventors: Shawn Shirazi, James Akrong, Phil Apong, Raza Bashir, Craig Wissent
  • Publication number: 20120034323
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising plants and extracts of plants with chlorogenic acids and antioxidants and/or caffeine; methods for preparing the same; and methods to promote weight loss through the administration of compositions containing these plants and plant extracts in specific proportions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: NORTHERN INNOVATIONS AND FORMULATIONS CORP.
    Inventors: John Doherty, Phil Apong, James Akrong, Shawn Shirazi
  • Publication number: 20120020947
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel methods and compositions comprising casein, creatine or derivatives of creatine, branched chain amino acids and proteases useful for increasing lean muscle mass after exercise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: NORTHERN INNOVATIONS AND FORMULATIONS CORP.
    Inventors: Shawn Shirazi, Phil Apong, James Akrong