Patents by Inventor Susan Thys-Jacobs

Susan Thys-Jacobs 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: 9072693
    Abstract: A bolus dose supplement, foodstuff, beverage and beverage concentrate with calcium and vitamin D for the treatment and prevention of PMS, panic attacks, and postpartum depression. The combination of adequate calcium and vitamin D is provided as a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement. The bolus dose is comprised of 2 main ingredients calcium and vitamin D at 1000-1500 mg of elemental calcium in the form of carbonate or citrate or gluconate or citrate maleate and 400-20,000 I.U. of parent vitamin D.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Inventor: Susan Thys-Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20120195981
    Abstract: A bolus dose supplement, foodstuff, beverage and beverage concentrate with calcium and vitamin D for the treatment and prevention of PMS, panic attacks, and postpartum depression. The combination of adequate calcium and vitamin D is provided as a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement. The bolus dose is comprised of 2 main ingredients calcium and vitamin D at 1000-1500 mg of elemental calcium in the form of carbonate or citrate or gluconate or citrate maleate and 400-20,000 I.U.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventor: Susan THYS-JACOBS
  • Publication number: 20090263508
    Abstract: A bolus dose supplement, foodstuff, beverage and beverage concentrate with calcium and vitamin D for the treatment and prevention of PMS, panic attacks, and postpartum depression. The combination of adequate calcium and vitamin D is provided as a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement. The bolus dose is comprised of 2 main ingredients calcium and vitamin D at 1000-1500 mg of elemental calcium in the form of carbonate or citrate or gluconate or citrate maleate and 400-20,000 I.U.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventor: Susan Thys-Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20070098819
    Abstract: A bolus dose supplement, foodstuff, beverage and beverage concentrate with calcium and vitamin D for the treatment and prevention of PMS, panic attacks, and postpartum depression. The combination of adequate calcium and vitamin D is provided as a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement. The bolus dose is comprised of 2 main ingredients calcium and vitamin D at 1000-1500 mg of elemental calcium in the form of carbonate or citrate or gluconate or citrate maleate and 400-20,000 I.U.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2005
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventor: Susan Thys-Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20050196469
    Abstract: A micronutrient supplement comprising effective amounts of calcium, vitamin D, and folate treats and prevents acne.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2004
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Inventor: Susan Thys-Jacobs
  • Patent number: 6228849
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for treating symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome. The method comprises administering to an individual in need of treatment an amount of a combination of elemental calcium and vitamin D effective to reduce the symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Inventor: Susan Thys-Jacobs
  • Patent number: 6034075
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of treating polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCO) with calcium alone, with vitamin D alone, or with the combination calcium and vitamin D. This invention further provides a method of treating infertility in a woman which comprises administering to the subject an amount of calcium or a derivative thereof effective to treat the infertility. The present invention is also directed to a method of treating irregular menses (oligo/amenorrhea), acne, or hirsutism, insulin resistance, or infertility which comprises administering a combination of calcium or a derivative thereof and vitamin D or a derivative thereof in an amount effective to treat irregular menses (oligo/amenorrhea), acne, or hirsutism, insulin resistance, or infertility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
    Inventor: Susan Thys-Jacobs
  • Patent number: 5443850
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for treating symptoms associated with vascular headaches. The method comprises administering to an individual exhibiting symptoms associated with vascular headache symptomatology a therapeutically effective amount of a combination of calcium and vitamin D.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1995
    Inventor: Susan Thys-Jacobs
  • Patent number: 5354743
    Abstract: A method for the treatment of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) by administering a therapeutically effective dose of vitamin D to an individual manifesting symptoms of PMS. In a case control study of 46 women (26 with PMS and 20 asymptomatic controls) women exhibiting PMS symptomatology had noticeably lower vitamin D levels than the women who were asymptomatic controls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1994
    Inventor: Susan Thys-Jacobs
  • Patent number: 4946679
    Abstract: A method for the treatment of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) by administering a therapeutically effective dose of calcium to an individual manifesting symptoms of PSM. Calcium may be administered in any appropriate form and manner. In a randomized, double-blind crossover placebo-controlled study of 33 women PMS symptomology was reduced on calcium treatment during both the luteal and the menstrual phases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1990
    Inventor: Susan Thys-Jacobs