Patents by Inventor Yi-Cai Fu

Yi-Cai Fu 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).

  • Plant extracts and compositions for reducing blood lipid levels
    Publication number: 20080260877
    Abstract: An extract of a plant of the genus Gynostemma is described. The extract is obtainable by a process wherein an aqueous extract is further extracted with n-butanol. The extract has a high level of actives, such as saponins, and/or a low level of impurities. The extract is particularly suitable for use in food or beverage compositions owing to its high purity and clean taste. Such compositions may be used to reduce the blood lipid levels of an individual and provide associated health benefits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Birch Bai, Yi-Cai Fu, XiangGuo Si