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  • Water extracts of cinnamon and radix astragali
    Patent number: 10543244
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions for providing improved insulin-sensitivity and/or enhanced insulin-like action, which leads to improved glucose uptake and utilization. This invention also relates to methods and compositions for lowering LDL, lowering triglycerides, increasing HDL, and lowering high blood pressure in a subject. The methods comprise administering to a subject an effective amount of a water extract of cinnamon and an effective amount of a water extract of Radix Astragali.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Inventor: Nanzheng Cheng
  • Composition comprising cinnamon extract
    Patent number: 11044930
    Abstract: The invention concerns a composition for lowering the glycemic index comprising, or consisting of an alcoholic extract of cinnamon in an amount of at least 10% by weight compared to the total weight of the composition, and optionally a carrier, a food composition comprising a composition for lowering the glycemic index in an amount ranging from 0.1% to 5% by weight compared to the total weight of the food composition, the use of a composition for lowering the glycemic index or of a food composition as a glycemic index lowering agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: NATUREX
    Inventors: Nicolas Chapal, Vickram Beejmohun
  • Water extracts of cinnamon and Radix Astragali
    Patent number: 9877992
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions for providing improved insulin-sensitivity and/or enhanced insulin-like action, which leads to improved glucose uptake and utilization. This invention also relates to methods and compositions for lowering LDL, lowering triglycerides, increasing HDL, and lowering high blood pressure in a subject. The methods comprise administering to a subject an effective amount of a water extract of cinnamon and an effective amount of a water extract of Radix Astragali.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Inventor: Nanzheng Cheng
  • Health Beverages Comprising Cinnamon Extract and Methods of Making and Using The Same
    Publication number: 20110189336
    Abstract: Described herein are beverages that provide a number of heath benefits associated with elevated or high blood sugar levels. For example, the beverages are useful in potentiating insulin activity, treating hyperglycemia, and maintaining blood sugar levels in a subject afflicted with diabetes. The beverages are composed of distilled water, cinnamon extract, and sweetener. Vitamins, minerals, and nutrients can be added to the beverage to provide additional health benefits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: HYDRO ONE, LLC
    Inventors: Babak Baban, Mark Anthony Pields
  • Machine for making cinnamon rolls and the like
    Patent number: 3930773
    Abstract: A machine for making cinnamon rolls and the like with dough fed from a reciprocating hopper through forms inside dough discharge outlets to provide a simple spiral, or other, configuration into expressed dough, the forms having tubular portions through which flavoring material is added, a cut-off knife reciprocating across the discharge outlets determining the thickness of the individual rolls which drop onto a removable pallet or moving belt for transfer thereof to an electronic oven or its equivalent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1974
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1976
    Inventor: Harry H. Bundschuh
  • Water extracts of cinnamon and Radix Astragali
    Patent number: 9089577
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions for providing improved insulin-sensitivity and/or enhanced insulin-like action, which leads to improved glucose uptake and utilization. The invention provides a method for increasing glucose uptake in a subject. The present invention also provides a method for regulating blood glucose level in a subject. The invention further provides a method for decreasing blood glucose level in a hyperglycemic subject. The methods comprise administering to a subject an effective amount of a water extract of cinnamon and an effective amount of a water extract of Radix Astragali.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Inventor: Nanzheng Cheng
  • Cinnamon extract enriched for polyphenols and methods of preparing same
    Publication number: 20060073220
    Abstract: The present invention provides extracts enriched in total phenols and methods of producing the same. In one embodiment, the extract is prepared from a woody biomass such as cinnamon. The enriched extracts can be prepared by a novel column purification step using a polymer resin that releasably adsorbs the phenolic compounds but does not retain polar non-phenolic compounds, wherein the resin comprises aromatic rings substituted with one or more electron-withdrawing groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventors: F. Daugherty, Michael Tempesta
  • Health beverages comprising cinnamon extract and methods of making and using the same
    Patent number: 8652550
    Abstract: Described herein are beverages that provide a number of heath benefits associated with elevated or high blood sugar levels. For example, the beverages are useful in potentiating insulin activity, treating hyperglycemia, and maintaining blood sugar levels in a subject afflicted with diabetes. The beverages are composed of distilled water, cinnamon extract, and sweetener. Vitamins, minerals, and nutrients can be added to the beverage to provide additional health benefits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Hydro One, LLC
    Inventors: Babak Baban, Mark Anthony Fields
  • Method of stabilizing peptide sweeteners in cinnamon-flavored chewing gums and confections
    Patent number: 5167972
    Abstract: A chewing gum composition having improved stability of sweetener is disclosed. At least one cinnamic aldehyde acetal is substituted for cinnamic aldehyde in gums containing peptide sweeteners such as aspartame, alitame and combinations thereof. Of the acetals, most preferred is cinnamic aldehyde propylene glycol acetal. This acetal is particularly useful in cinnamon and fruit-flavored gums and especially in sugarless gum. Cinnamic aldehyde acetal is also added to other oral compositions, such as foods, drugs and toothpaste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1992
    Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Greenberg, Sonya D. Johnson
  • SUBSTANTIALLY COUMARIN-FREE EXTRACT OF CINNAMON AND ITS PRODUCTION METHOD
    Publication number: 20130344181
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising a substantially coumarin-free extract derived from cinnamon. Its production method including some steps: grinding the raw material, extracting raw material from previous step by maceration using a first solvent to obtain crude extract of Cinnamomum burmanii, fractionating the extracted raw material from previous step through liquid-liquid extraction using a second solvent, wherein the second solvent is immiscible with the first solvent to obtain substantially coumarin-free extract, and optionally drying the substantially coumarin-free extract. The pharmaceutical composition comprising the substantially coumarin-free extract as a single component or in a combination with suitable pharmaceutical excipient(s) to produce a pharmaceutical composition that is safe to be consumed daily and in long-term use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: PT. DEXA MEDICA
    Inventors: James M. Sinambela, Veronika Yuliani, Deasy Diah Dwi R.W., Raymond R. Tjandrawinata
  • Substantially coumarin-free extract of cinnamon and its production method
    Patent number: 9131723
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising a substantially coumarin-free extract derived from cinnamon. Its production method including some steps: grinding the raw material, extracting raw material from previous step by maceration using a first solvent to obtain crude extract of Cinnamomum burmanii, fractionating the extracted raw material from previous step through liquid-liquid extraction using a second solvent, wherein the second solvent is immiscible with the first solvent to obtain substantially coumarin-free extract, and optionally drying the substantially coumarin-free extract. The pharmaceutical composition comprising the substantially coumarin-free extract as a single component or in a combination with suitable pharmaceutical excipient(s) to produce a pharmaceutical composition that is safe to be consumed daily and in long-term use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: PT. DEXA MEDICA
    Inventors: James M. Sinambela, Veronika Yuliani, Deasy Diah Dwi Retno Wulan, Raymond R. Tjandrawinata
  • Process for preparing natural benzaldehyde and acetaldehyde, natural benzaldehyde and acetaldehyde compositions, products produced thereby and organoleptic utilities therefor
    Patent number: 4617419
    Abstract: Described is a process for preparing natural benzaldehyde and acetaldehyde and compositions of matter containing natural benzaldehyde and acetaldehyde as well as products produced thereby and organoleptic utilities therefor, which process comprises the step of contacting with base naturally occurring cinnamaldehyde or a natural product rich in cinnamaldehyde such as Ceylon oil of cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon bark, Saigon cinnamon bark, cassia oil, Ceylon cinnamon quills, cinnamon leaf oil, oil of cinnamon Madagascar or the like according to the reaction: ##STR1## the reaction taking place in the absence of any other reagents except inert solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1986
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Wiener, Alan O. Pittet
  • Process for preparing natural benzaldehyde and acetaldehyde
    Patent number: 4716249
    Abstract: Described is a process for preparing natural benzaldehyde and acetaldehyde and compositions of matter containing natural benzaldehyde and acetaldehyde as well as products produced thereby and organoleptic utilities thereof, which process comprises the step of contacting with base naturally occurring cinnamaldehyde or a natural product rich in cinnamaldehyde such as Ceylon oil of cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon bark, Saigon cinnamon bark, cassia oil, Ceylon cinnamon quills, cinnamon leaf oil, oil of cinnamon Madagascar or the like according to the reaction: ##STR1## the reaction taking place in the absence of any other reagents except inert solvent and ionic surfactant or emulsifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1987
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventor: Alan O. Pittet
  • Process for preparing natural benzaldehyde and acetaldehyde, natural benzaldehyde and acetaldehyde compositions, products produced thereby and organcleptic utilities therefor
    Patent number: 4726384
    Abstract: Described is a process for preparing natural benzaldehyde and acetaldehyde and compositions of matter containing natural benzaldehyde and acetaldehyde as well as products produced thereby and organoleptic utilities therefor, which process comprises the step of contacting with base naturally occurring cinnamaldehyde or a natural product rich in cinnamaldehyde such as Ceylon oil of cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon bark, Saigon cinnamon bark, cassia oil, Ceylon cinnamon quills, cinnamon leaf oil, oil of cinnamon Madagascar or the like according to the reaction: ##STR1## the reaction taking place in the absence of any other reagents except inert solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1988
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Wiener, Alan O. Pittet
  • Food-based Supplement Delivery System
    Publication number: 20100151108
    Abstract: A cookie or other food product which is designed to deliver a larger dose of cinnamon to a human user without significant introduction of food items detrimental to cinnamon's expected medicinal action and without an unpleasant taste sensation. The cookie is designed to be chewed as opposed to swallowed and the flavoring of the cinnamon is intended to enhance the cookie as opposed to the flavoring of the cinnamon being covered up or concealed by other flavorings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventor: Mark Gorris
  • Food-based supplement delivery system
    Patent number: 9918489
    Abstract: A cookie or other food product which is designed to deliver a larger dose of cinnamon to a human user without significant introduction of food items detrimental to cinnamon's expected medicinal action and without an unpleasant taste sensation. The cookie is designed to be chewed as opposed to swallowed and the flavoring of the cinnamon is intended to enhance the cookie as opposed to the flavoring of the cinnamon being covered up or concealed by other flavorings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Inventor: Mark Gorris
  • Process for preparing natural benzaldehyde and acetaldehyde, natural benzaldehyde and acetaldehyde compositions, products produced thereby and organoleptic utilities therefor
    Patent number: 4727058
    Abstract: Described is a process for preparing natural benzaldehyde and acetaldehyde and compositions of matter containing natural benzaldehyde and acetaldehyde as well as products produced thereby and organoleptic utilities thereof, which process comprises the step of contacting with base naturally occurring cinnamaldehyde or a natural product rich in cinnamaldehyde such as Ceylon oil of cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon bark, Saigon cinnamon bark, cassia oil, Ceylon cinnamon quills, cinnamon leaf oil, oil of cinnamon Madagascar or the like according to the reaction: ##STR1## the reaction taking place in aqueous media and in the presence of a food grade or natural nonionic emulsifier, preferably a nonionic sorbitan derivative emulsifying agent and in the absence of any other reagents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1988
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Alan O. Pittet, Ranya Muralidhara, Arthur L. Liberman
  • Process for preparing natural benzaldehyde and acetaldehyde, natural benzaldehyde and acetaldehyde compositions, products produced thereby and organoleptic utilities therefor
    Patent number: 4683342
    Abstract: Described is a process for preparing natural benzaldehyde and acetaldehyde and compositions of matter containing natural benzaldehyde and acetaldehyde as well as products produced thereby and organoleptic utilities thereof, which process comprises the step of contacting with base naturally occurring cinnamaldehyde or a natural product rich in cinnemaldehyde such as Ceylon oil of cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon bark, Saigon cinnamon bark, cassia oil, Ceylon cinnamon quills, Cinnamon leaf oil, oil of cinnamon Madagascar or the like according to the reaction: ##STR1## the reaction taking place in aqueous media and in the presence of a food grade or natural nonionic emulisifier, preferably a nonionic sorbitan derivative emulsifying agent and in the absence of any other reagents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1987
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Alan O. Pittet, Ranya Muralidhara, Arthur L. Liberman
  • Process for preparing natural benzaldehyde and acetaldehyde natural benzaldehyde and acetaldehyde compositions, products produced thereby and organoleptic utilities therefor
    Patent number: 4727197
    Abstract: Described is a process for preparing natural benzaldehyde and acetaldehyde and compositions of matter containing natural benzaldehyde and acetaldehyde as well as products produced thereby and organoleptic utilities thereof, which process comprises the step of contacting with base naturally occurring cinnamaldehyde or a natural product rich in cinnamaldehyde such as Ceylon oil of cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon bark, Saigon cinnamon bark, cassia oil, Ceylon cinnamon quills, cinnamon leaf oil, oil of cinnamon Madagascar or the like according to the reaction: ##STR1## the reaction taking place in aqueous media and in the presence of a food grade or natural nonionic emulsifier, preferably a nonionic sorbitan derivative emulsifying agent and in the absence of any other reagents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1988
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Alan O. Pittet, Ranya Muralidhara, Arthur L. Liberman
  • METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR REDUCING OR ELIMINATING RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SYNDROME X
    Publication number: 20070237845
    Abstract: A composition containing cinnamon extract reduces and/or eliminates one or more risk factors associated with Syndrome X. The composition also includes optionally one of more components selected from the group consisting of vitamins, cholesterol lowering agents, lipid lowering agents, and glucose lowering agent. Also described is a method of reducing and/or eliminating risk factors associated with Syndrome X in a subject through the administration of the cinnamon extract. The cinnamon extract supplement is administered orally, intravenously, or subcutaneously. In one embodiment, a daily dose of 10-1,000 mg of the cinnamon extract supplement is administered to the subject for a period of 6 weeks to 6 months.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: Jie Lin, Tim Romero
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