Patents by Inventor William S. Sparks

William S. Sparks 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: 10391139
    Abstract: Blood Pressure Reduction with Dietary Supplements Abstract A daily dose of 6,000 mg of taurine, 1,000 mg of vitamin C, 150 mg of grape seed extract, 100 mg of vitamin B6, 2 mg of biotin, 2,000 IU of vitamin D3, and 87 mg of magnesium is shown to reduce blood pressure in hypertensive individuals by more than 10 mm Hg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Biotics Research Corporation
    Inventors: William S. Sparks, Daryl L. De Luca, Denis R. De Luca, Mark Houston
  • Publication number: 20170209513
    Abstract: Blood Pressure Reduction with Dietary Supplements Abstract A daily dose of 6,000 mg of taurine, 1,000 mg of vitamin C, 150 mg of grape seed extract, 100 mg of vitamin B6, 2 mg of biotin, 2,000 IU of vitamin D3, and 87 mg of magnesium is shown to reduce blood pressure in hypertensive individuals by
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: William S. Sparks, Daryl L. De Luca, Denis R. De Luca, Mark Houston
  • Patent number: 9642885
    Abstract: A daily dose of 6,000 mg of taurine, 1,000 mg of vitamin C, 150 mg of grape seed extract, 100 mg of vitamin B6, 2 mg of biotin, 2,000 IU of vitamin D3, and 87 mg of magnesium is shown to reduce blood pressure in hypertensive individuals by more than 10 mm Hg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Biotics Research Corporation
    Inventors: William S. Sparks, Daryl L. De Luca, Denis R. De Luca, Mark Houston
  • Patent number: 9629887
    Abstract: A composition of matter useful for preventing or reducing the incidence of acid reflux comprises a mixture of meadowsweet herb extract, okra fruit powder, eyebright herb extract, marshmallow root extract, and plantago asiatica extract, in powdered form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Biotics Research Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Lasneski, William S. Sparks, Daryl L. De Luca, Denis R. De Luca
  • Publication number: 20150273007
    Abstract: A daily dose of 6,000 mg of taurine, 1,000 mg of vitamin C, 150 mg of grape seed extract, 100 mg of vitamin B6, 2 mg of biotin, 2,000 IU of vitamin D3, and 87 mg of magnesium is shown to reduce blood pressure in hypertensive individuals by more than 10 mm Hg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2012
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: William S. Sparks, Daryl L. De Luca, Denis R. De Luca, Mark Houston
  • Patent number: 6451341
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a formulation of vitamins, minerals and other beneficial supplements which has been demonstrated to be cancer-protective. It is believed that the formulations of the present invention will also protect against cardiovascular disorders, extend longevity as well as to facilitate immunological integrity in humans. More specifically, the invention is directed to a formulation and methods of manufacturing and administering a formulation containing vitamins and minerals in association with antioxidants, fish oils, enzymes, and amino acids. The formulations of the present invention provide synergistic relationships which have not previously been reported. As a preferred embodiment, the formulations of the present invention are manufactured as a sustained-release tableted dietary supplement and are intended as daily supplements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Inventors: Thomas J. Slaga, Daryl L. DeLuca, William S. Sparks
  • Patent number: 6093421
    Abstract: Testosterone levels in men are increased by the oral administration of powdered maca and antler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2000
    Assignee: Biotics Research Corporation
    Inventors: Daryl L. DeLuca, William S. Sparks, Denis R. DeLuca
  • Patent number: 5955086
    Abstract: The use of oregano and its essential oil in the treatment of, and prophylactic use for, parasitic infections is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: Biotics Research Corporation
    Inventors: Daryl L. DeLuca, William S. Sparks, Robert A. Ronzio, Denis R. DeLuca
  • Patent number: 5762936
    Abstract: The preparation of extracts of seed coats of lentil (Lens esculenta) as a representative member of the Leguminosae, extracted with a range of volatile solvents, such as methanol, acetone, singly or a mixture with water, and food solvents, such as ethyl acetate and ethanol, to yield such extracts that are water-soluble, which contain a rich mixture of condensed tannins (procyanidins and prodciphinidin as glycosides), together with a flavanone (luteolin) and flavonols (quercetin, kaempferol) and phenolic acids (ferulic acid, protocatechuic acid, caffeic acid) and which possess the ability to quench organic free radicals, to scavenge superoxide, to inhibit the oxidation of water soluble nutrients such as vitamin C, as well as the oxidation of fat-soluble nutrients such as essential fatty acids, and to limit damage due to oxidants linked to inflammatory conditions, and to inhibit certain cells responsible for inflammation, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1998
    Assignee: Biotics Research Corporation
    Inventors: Robert A. Ronzio, David N. Muanza, William S. Sparks