Patents by Inventor Stephen Hill

Stephen Hill 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 TO ALLEVIATE JOINT PAIN USING A MIXTURE OF FISH OIL AND FISH OIL DERIVED, CHOLINE BASED, PHOSPHOLIPID BOUND FATTY ACID MIXTURE INCLUDING POLYUNSATURATED EPA AND DHA
    Publication number: 20150306132
    Abstract: Beneficial and synergistic effects for alleviating joint pain and symptoms of osteoarthritis and/or rheumatoid arthritis have been found using a mixture of fish oil and fish oil derived, choline based, phospholipid bound fatty acid mixture including polyunsaturated EPA and DHA either alone or in combination with other active constituents, including astaxanthin and polymeric hyaluronic acid or sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronan) in an oral dosage form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: John A. MINATELLI, W. Stephen HILL, Rudi E. MOERCK
  • Horse feed dietary supplement composition derived from chia seed composition
    Patent number: 9161960
    Abstract: A horse feed dietary supplement composition increases the energy and improves the health and coat of a horse and is formed as a partially defatted seed meal composition that may be supplemented to a horse feed. The composition includes a shelf stable, partially defatted supercritical CO2 fluid solvent extracted whole grain flour that is derived from Salvia hispanica L. whole ground seed and that is free of cyanogenic glycosides, vitamin antagonists, and gluten. The flour includes minerals, protein, insoluble fiber and from 1-25% wt/wt of about 3.0-3.3:1 mixture of ALA to LA native seed oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: U.S. NUTRACEUTICALS, LLC
    Inventors: John A. Minatelli, W. Stephen Hill, Rudi E. Moerck, Uy Nguyen
  • USE OF EGGSHELL MEMBRANE FORMULATIONS TO ALLEVIATE JOINT PAIN
    Publication number: 20150290251
    Abstract: A method to treat and alleviate symptoms of joint pain in an individual is accomplished by administering a therapeutic amount of fowl eggshell membrane or processed eggshell membrane preparations in synergistic combination with other active constituents in an oral dosage form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: JOHN A. MINATELLI, W. STEPHEN HILL, MICHAEL CIELENSKY
  • COMPOSITION AND METHOD TO ALLEVIATE JOINT PAIN USING LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT HYALURONIC ACID AND ASTAXANTHIN
    Publication number: 20150272985
    Abstract: A dietary supplement composition is formulated in a therapeutic amount to treat and alleviate symptoms of joint pain. The composition includes pro-inflammatory low molecular weight microbial fermented sodium hyaluronate fragments and glucosamine in an oral dosage form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: JOHN A. MINATELLI, W. STEPHEN HILL, RUDI E. MOERCK
  • Plant derived seed extract rich in essential fatty acids derived from seed: composition of matter, manufacturing process and use
    Patent number: 9138452
    Abstract: A composition of matter comprises a shelf stable, super critical, CO2 fluid extracted seed oil derived from a cracked biomass of perilla frutescens, the seed oil comprising from about 60 to about 95 percent w/w of PUFAs in a ratio of from about 4:1 to about 6:1 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) to linoleic acid (LA) and a mixture of selected antioxidants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: U.S. NUTRACEUTICALS, LLC
    Inventors: John A. Minatelli, W. Stephen Hill, Rudi E. Moerck, Uy Nguyen
  • Chia seed composition
    Patent number: 9131726
    Abstract: A composition of matter is disclosed and formed from a stable, defatted whole grain flour derived from Salvia hispanica L. whole ground seed using a suitable solvent that is free of cyanogenic glycosides, vitamin antagonists, and gluten. The composition includes minerals, about 30% wt/wt protein, about 30-40% insoluble fiber and about 2-3% of fructo-oligosaccarides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: U.S. NUTRACEUTICALS, LLC
    Inventors: John A. Minatelli, W. Stephen Hill, Rudi E. Moerck, Uy Nguyen
  • Plant derived seed extract rich in essential fatty acids derived from perilla seed: composition of matter, manufacturing process and use
    Patent number: 9114142
    Abstract: A composition of matter comprises a shelf stable, super critical, CO2 fluid extracted seed oil derived from a cracked biomass of perilla frutescens, the seed oil comprising from about 60 to about 95 percent w/w of PUFAs in a ratio of from about 4:1 to about 6:1 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) to linoleic acid (LA) and a mixture of selected antioxidants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: U.S. NUTRACEUTICALS, LLC
    Inventors: John A. Minatelli, W. Stephen Hill, Rudi E. Moerck, Uy Nguyen
  • COMPOSITION USING SEED OIL EXTRACTS AND PHOSPHOLIPIDS TO ENHANCE ABSORPTION OF CAROTENOIDS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20150231192
    Abstract: A dietary supplement composition is formulated in a therapeutically effective amount to treat the eye of an individual having an eye impairment, including dry eyes. It includes a mixture of a phospholipid and a seed oil extract having an ALA to LA ratio between 1:1 and 6:1, astaxanthin, and at least one carotenoid selected from the group consisting of lutein, trans-zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin. It is formulated into a single dosage capsule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: JOHN A. MINATELLI, W. STEPHEN HILL, RUDI E. MOERCK, UY NGUYEN
  • COMPOSITION AND METHOD TO ALLEVIATE JOINT PAIN USING A MIXTURE OF FISH OIL AND FISH OIL DERIVED, CHOLINE BASED, PHOSPHOLIPID BOUND FATTY ACID MIXTURE INCLUDING POLYUNSATURATED EPA AND DHA
    Publication number: 20150231089
    Abstract: Beneficial and synergistic effects for alleviating joint pain and symptoms of osteoarthritis and/or rheumatoid arthritis have been found using a mixture of fish oil and fish oil derived, choline based, phospholipid bound fatty acid mixture including polyunsaturated EPA and DHA either alone or in combination with other active constituents, including astaxanthin and polymeric hyaluronic acid or sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronan) in an oral dosage form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: John A. MINATELLI, W. Stephen Hill, Rudi E. Moerck
  • COMPOSITION AND METHOD TO ALLEVIATE JOINT PAIN USING LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT HYALURONIC ACID AND ASTAXANTHIN
    Publication number: 20150182551
    Abstract: A dietary supplement composition is formulated in a therapeutic amount to treat and alleviate symptoms of joint pain. The composition includes pro-inflammatory low molecular weight microbial fermented sodium hyaluronate fragments having a molecular weight of 0.5 to 300 kilodaltons (kDa) and astaxanthin in an oral dosage form. The astaxanthin may be derived from a natural or synthetic ester or synthetic diol. The composition may include a mixture of cartilage and salt and boron.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: JOHN A. MINATELLI, W. STEPHEN HILL, RUDI E. MOERCK
  • THERAPEUTIC ASTAXANTHIN AND PHOSPHOLIPID COMPOSITION AND ASSOCIATED METHOD
    Publication number: 20150182475
    Abstract: A dietary supplement includes comprising a therapeutic amount of astaxanthin derived from a synthetic or natural ester or diol, and at least one of a phospholipid, glycolipid, and sphingolipid, and formulated into an oral dosage form, wherein the astaxanthin is 0.1 to 15 percent by weight of the at least one phospholipid, glycolipid, and sphingolipid. The composition includes 0.5 to 12 mg of astaxanthin and may be used to treat low density lipoprotein (LDL) oxidation in humans and other diseases, disorders and impairments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: John A. MINATELLI, W. STEPHEN HILL, RUDI E. MOERCK
  • COMPOSITION AND METHOD TO ALLEVIATE JOINT PAIN USING PHOSPHOLIPIDS AND ROE EXTRACT
    Publication number: 20150182561
    Abstract: A dietary supplement composition and associated method has its composition formulated in a therapeutic amount to treat and alleviate symptoms of joint pain in a person having joint pain. The composition includes astaxanthin, low molecular weight hyaluronic acid or sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronan) having a molecular weight of 0.5 to 300 kilodaltons (kDa), and a phospholipid rich egg roe extract having phospholipid bound EPA and DHA admixed with seed and/or fish oil having an ALA to LA ratio of 1:1 to 6:1 and in an oral dosage form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: John A. MINATELLI, W. Stephen HILL, Rudi E. MOERCK
  • COMPOSITION AND METHOD TO ALLEVIATE JOINT PAIN USING PHOSPHOLIPIDS AND ASTAXANTHIN
    Publication number: 20150182552
    Abstract: A dietary supplement composition and associated method of use has the composition formulated in a therapeutic amount to treat and alleviate symptoms of joint pain in a person having joint pain. The composition includes astaxanthin and microbial fermented, low molecular weight hyaluronic acid or sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronan). The composition also includes at least one of a phospholipid, glycolipid, and sphingolipid. It is formulated into an oral dosage form and the astaxanthin is 0.1 to 15 percent by weight of the at least one phospholipid, glycolipid, and sphingolipid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: John A. MINATELLI, W. Stephen HILL, Rudi E. MOERCK
  • Composition and method to alleviate joint pain using a mixture of fish oil and fish oil derived, choline based, phospholipid bound fatty acid mixture including polyunsaturated EPA and DHA
    Patent number: 9050364
    Abstract: Beneficial and synergistic effects for alleviating joint pain and symptoms of osteoarthritis and/or rheumatoid arthritis have been found using a mixture of fish oil and fish oil derived, choline based, phospholipid bound fatty acid mixture including polyunsaturated EPA and DHA either alone or in combination with other active constituents, including astaxanthin and polymeric hyaluronic acid or sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronan) in an oral dosage form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: U.S. NUTRACEUTICALS, LLC
    Inventors: John A. Minatelli, W. Stephen Hill, Rudi E. Moerck
  • Composition and method to alleviate joint pain using a mixture of fish oil and fish oil derived, choline based, phospholipid bound fatty acid mixture including polyunsaturated EPA and DHA
    Patent number: 9034366
    Abstract: Beneficial and synergistic effects for alleviating joint pain and symptoms of osteoarthritis and/or rheumatoid arthritis have been found using a mixture of fish oil and fish oil derived, choline based, phospholipid bound fatty acid mixture including polyunsaturated EPA and DHA either alone or in combination with other active constituents, including astaxanthin and polymeric hyaluronic acid or sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronan) in an oral dosage form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: U.S. Nutraceuticals, LLC
    Inventors: John A. Minatelli, W. Stephen Hill, Rudi E. Moerck
  • Composition and method to alleviate joint pain using a mixture of fish oil and fish oil derived, choline based, phospholipid bound fatty acid mixture including polyunsaturated EPA and DHA
    Patent number: 9028814
    Abstract: Beneficial and synergistic effects for alleviating joint pain and symptoms of osteoarthritis and/or rheumatoid arthritis have been found using a mixture of fish oil and fish oil derived, choline based, phospholipid bound fatty acid mixture including polyunsaturated EPA and DHA either alone or in combination with other active constituents, including astaxanthin and polymeric hyaluronic acid or sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronan) in an oral dosage form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: U.S. Nutraceuticals, LLC
    Inventors: John A. Minatelli, W. Stephen Hill, Rudi E. Moerck
  • Container with a frangible sealed access and a vapour permeable vent
    Patent number: 9010574
    Abstract: A container (1, 2) for storing and dispensing a liquid, the container including an access port (16) having a frangible seal (18) for allowing contained liquid to be dispensed. A vent (19) permeable to vapour but impermeable to liquid is also provided so that vapour may be vented from the interior of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Saban Ventures Pty Limited
    Inventors: Daniel Gasser, Stephen Hill
  • Composition and method to alleviate joint pain using a mixture of fish oil and fish oil derived, choline based, phospholipid bound fatty acid mixture including polyunsaturated EPA and DHA
    Patent number: 8999373
    Abstract: Beneficial and synergistic effects for alleviating joint pain and symptoms of osteoarthritis and/or rheumatoid arthritis have been found using a mixture of fish oil and fish oil derived, choline based, phospholipid bound fatty acid mixture including polyunsaturated EPA and DHA either alone or in combination with other active constituents, including astaxanthin and polymeric hyaluronic acid or sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronan) in an oral dosage form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: U.S. Nutraceuticals, LLC
    Inventors: John. A. Minatelli, W. Stephen Hill, Rudi E. Moerck
  • Plant derived seed extract rich in essentially fatty acids derived from L. seed: composition of matter, manufacturing process and use
    Patent number: 8993012
    Abstract: A Salvia hispanica L. derived seed oil extract composition of matter containing from 60-88% PUFAs in a ratio of from 3.1:1-3.3:1 of ALA to LA, 4-10% of C-18 mono-unsaturated fatty acid, 1-5% of C-18 saturated fatty acid and 4-8% of C-16 saturated fatty acid in a mixed triglyceride form stable at room temperature of 12-24 months containing a mixture of selected antioxidants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: U.S. Nutraceuticals, LLC
    Inventors: John A. Minatelli, W. Stephen Hill, Rudi E. Moeck, Uy Nguyen
  • Composition and method to alleviate joint pain
    Patent number: 8962924
    Abstract: Beneficial and synergistic effects for alleviating joint pain and symptoms of osteoarthritis and/or rheumatoid arthritis have been found with krill oil and/or marine oil in combination with other active constituents, including astaxanthin and polymeric hyaluronic acid or sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronan) in an oral dosage form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: U.S. Nutraceuticals, LLC
    Inventors: John A. Minatelli, W. Stephen Hill, Swati Sebastian Thomas, Lingan Rajendran, Rudi E. Moerck