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  • METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR REDUCING OR ELIMINATING RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SYNDROME X
    Publication number: 20070196520
    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: February 9, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Jie Lin, Tim Romero
  • BARRIER-COATED INGREDIENT FOR READY-TO-BAKE COOKIE DOUGH
    Publication number: 20100215805
    Abstract: A ready-to-bake cookie dough product containing a barrier coated cinnamon ingredient is described. The barrier coated cinnamon substantially reduces or eliminates the formation of gray dough in the cookie dough product when the cookie dough product is stored under refrigerated or frozen conditions. The barrier coated cinnamon ingredient includes cinnamon coated with a high SFI fat. Other ingredients, such as spices or flavorings, can also be prepared using the barrier coating to reduce or eliminate the formation of gray dough or other discoloration or forms of deterioration in ready-to-bake dough products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventor: PATRICIA W. HAHN
  • Method for measurement of the three-dimensional density distribution in bones
    Publication number: 20060013361
    Abstract: A method for promoting weight loss and/or lowering blood glucose comprises an active material which may be cinnamon, an extract of cinnamon, or a derivative of a cinnamon extract. The active material may be utilized in combination with further active ingredients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Inventors: Jens Fehre, Bernd Granz, Thomas Mertelmeier
  • Methods and materials for increasing lean muscle mass
    Patent number: 10772923
    Abstract: A composition containing cinnamon extract is provided to increase lean muscle mass in a subject. Also described is a method of increasing lean muscle mass in a subject through the administration of the cinnamon extract. In some aspects, 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: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: IN Ingredients, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Romero, Peter Miller
  • Gelled food product and method of making the same
    Publication number: 20060105088
    Abstract: A gelled food product similar in texture to gelatine but containing ingredients similar to pudding or flan comprises milk, cinnamon, sugar, pecans and dissolved corn starch as the gelling agent. Flavoring agents such as strawberry, cherry, vanilla and coconut can be added and ground cinnamon can be placed on top. A method of making the gelled food product includes the step of warming a quantity of milk over a low heat, adding a stick of cinnamon, then adding sugar, pecans and a food preservative to the warming milk. Preferably, corn starch is used as the gelling agent and is added after being dissolved in a removed portion of the warm milk, which is then added back in to form a gellable mixture. After boiling, the mixture is prepared for consumption by separating into single serving sized containers and then cooled. Flavoring agents and/or ground cinnamon can also be added.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventor: Jose Salgado
  • Method and composition of an alcoholic substance with a dessert food flavoring and reduced after-imbibing effect
    Publication number: 20040241280
    Abstract: An alcoholic beverage with dessert food flavoring and method for producing is disclosed that is independent of a vodka component. The method includes combining approximately one part apple cider with two parts apple juice, adding approximately one third part sugar, adding a predetermined amount of cinnamon, simmering the combined apple cider, apple juice, sugar and cinnamon for up to three hours, and after cooling, adding up to one-half part grain alcohol. One embodiment is directed to, after adding the grain alcohol, bottling the alcoholic beverage with a predetermined amount of cinnamon sticks. A further embodiment is directed to simmering the combined apple cider and apple juice with a single cinnamon stick if a wet part is approximately one-half gallon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventor: Susan T. Saladino
  • Nutrient composition to normalize blood sugar and related health complications
    Patent number: 11654176
    Abstract: A composition comprising an extract of Trigonella foenum Graecum, Fenugreek and Cinnamon administered in high doses is capable of arresting the formation Glocotoxicity and Lipotoxicity which lead to Insulin Resistance (IR), the hall mark of Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM). Natural ingredients with similar properties to Fenugreek and Cinnamon are used in the composition to function in synergy with the Fenugreek and Cinnamon to control IR and to minimize any undesirable side effects of using the high doses of Fenugreek and Cinnamon. Use of the composition results in a significant reduction of IR with a remarkable improvement in health in subjects suffering either from pre-diabetes and/or from T2DM.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Inventor: Mohammad A. Khaled
  • METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR REDUCING OR ELIMINATING RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SYNDROME X
    Publication number: 20110052736
    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: November 2, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: Integrity Nutraceuticals International
    Inventors: Timothy Romero, Peter Miller
  • Methods and materials for reducing or eliminating risk factors associated with syndrome X
    Patent number: 9700590
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: IN Ingredients, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Romero, Peter Miller
  • Methods and Materials for Increasing Lean Muscle Mass
    Publication number: 20170274033
    Abstract: A composition containing cinnamon extract is provided to increase lean muscle mass in a subject. Also described is a method of increasing lean muscle mass in a subject through the administration of the cinnamon extract. In some aspects, 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: June 6, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Timothy Romero, Peter Miller
  • CARIBBEAN SEA MOSS TINCTURE
    Publication number: 20230181660
    Abstract: A tincture composition includes gel-free sea moss extract; about 80-90% by volume glycerin; about 10-18% by volume ethanol; and about 0.5-1.5% cinnamon oil. The total amount of glycerin, ethanol, and cinnamon oil is 100%. A method of producing the composition includes soaking sea moss in water; drying the sea moss; immersing the sea moss fully in glycerin; providing an extraction blend; blending the sea moss, the glycerin, and the extraction blend to form a suspension; straining the suspension to extract a tincture; and heating the tincture at 50-200 degrees Fahrenheit for 1-24 hours. The extraction blend includes, per 1 part by volume glycerin: 1/16 to 2 parts by volume ethanol and 1/100 to ¼ parts by volume of cinnamon oil. The tincture composition has an excellent shelf life and improved palatability. A binding agent may be added to prevent separation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventor: Zachary G. Rucker, JR.
  • Green tea-based cigarette and method for manufacturing the same
    Publication number: 20070023060
    Abstract: A green tea-based cigarette is made from a blend comprising 60-70 wt % of dry green tea leaves, each being 1-5 mm in width and 5-15 mm in length, as a main component, 25-35 wt % of cut dry tobacco leaves, and 3-7 wt % of tobacco spice; a blend comprising 80-90 wt % of the cut dry green tea leaves, 5-15 wt % of cinnamon powder and 3-7 wt % of tobacco spice; or a blend comprising 93-97 wt % of cinnamon-infused cut dry green tea leaves which are obtained by soaking 80-90 wt % of the cut dry green tea leaves in a cinnamon extract solution, and 3-7 wt % of tobacco spice. The cigarette gives flavor and tastes similar to those of conventional tobacco, catering to conventional smokers' tastes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventor: Chan-Ha Ra
  • Green tea-based substitute for cigarette and method for manufacturing the same
    Patent number: 7578299
    Abstract: A green tea-based cigarette is made from a blend comprising 60-70 wt % of dry green tea leaves, each being 1-5 mm in width and 5-15 mm in length, as a main component, 25-35 wt % of cut dry tobacco leaves, and 3-7 wt % of tobacco spice; a blend comprising 80-90 wt % of the cut dry green tea leaves, 5-15 wt % of cinnamon powder and 3-7 wt % of tobacco spice; or a blend comprising 93-97 wt % of cinnamon-infused cut dry green tea leaves which are obtained by soaking 80-90 wt % of the cut dry green tea leaves in a cinnamon extract solution, and 3-7 wt % of tobacco spice. The cigarette gives flavor and tastes similar to those of conventional tobacco, catering to conventional smokers' tastes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Dream Ciga Tec Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chan-Ha Ra
  • Herbal composition for treating diabetes
    Patent number: 8993008
    Abstract: The herbal composition for treating diabetes is a mixture of medicinal herbs, including gymnema (Gymnema sylvestre), bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng), fenugreek (Trigonella foennum-graecum), marshmallow (Althaea officinalis), “true cinnamon” (also known as “Ceylon cinnamon” or “Sri Lanka cinnamon”) (Cinnamomum verum), bitter melon (also known as “bitter gourd”) (Momordica charantia), autumn crocus (also known as “meadow saffron”) (Colchicum autumnale), bay laurel (Laurus nobilis), colocynth (Citrullus colocynthis) and prickly pear (also known as “cactus pear”) (Opuntia ficus-indica). Preferably, the herbal components of the above composition are dried, ground and packaged in a teabag or the like, allowing the composition to be delivered to the patient as an aqueous extract, similar to a conventional herbal tea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: UMM Al-Qura University
    Inventors: Bassam Hussain Mashat, Ahmed Mohamed Ihab
  • Mold inhibitor having reduced corrosiveness
    Publication number: 20040170729
    Abstract: A mold inhibitor is described which is a combination of a salt of propionic acid and an essential oil. The essential oil is selected from the group that includes but is not limited to cinnamon oil, eucalyptus oil, lemongrass oil, palmrosa oil, rosemary oil, sage oil, cassia oil, and thyme oil. The essential oil of cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) has a synergistic effect with propionic acid in mold inhibition. The new mold inhibitors have improved efficacy, are less corrosive and are cost effective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: Jesuadimai Ignatius Xavier Antony, Goh Swee Keng, Hai Meng Tan
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DETERRING THE PRESENCE OF BEES AND OTHER INSECTS
    Publication number: 20200315184
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for repelling insects, such as bees. The compositions include herbs and can also include essential oil. The herbs can include garlic, cinnamon, black pepper, or mint, such as peppermint. The essential oils can include eucalyptus oil, cinnamon oil, cardamom oil and tea tree oil. Also provided are articles that include the compositions. Bees can be repelled without negatively impacting swarming behavior or hive health.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventor: Rachna Nath
  • TOPICAL CRUST COLORANT
    Publication number: 20160316792
    Abstract: A powdered crust colorant for topical application to a white dough is prepared from dextrose, wheat starch, pregelatinized starch and powdered caramel colorant. The colorant is applied topically to the exterior surface of the white dough after it has been formed into a cinnamon roll. The white dough with the powdered crust colorant is then frozen and later placed in a microwave so that upon finishing the white dough into a cinnamon roll, the crust colorant is heated and causes the top part of the crust to turn brown or tan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventor: John SCHNEIDER
  • PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR PREVENTING OR TREATING DIABETIC COMPLICATIONS AND ANGIOEDEMA, CONTAINING NATURAL MIXTURE EXTRACT AS ACTIVE INGREDIENT
    Publication number: 20170182107
    Abstract: The extract of a mixture of cinnamon twig and moutan root bark, cinnamon twig and peony root, or cinnamon twig and poria according to the present invention has been confirmed to inhibit the excessive generation of advanced glycation end-products, which occurs under chronic diabetic conditions, exhibit the effect of fragmentizing a cross-link between the advanced glycation end-products and matrix proteins, have an excellent effect in inhibiting the generation of the advanced glycation end-products in a human retinal pigment epithelial cell line subjected to a hyperglycemic or aging environment, and have excellent effects in delaying, preventing, and treating diabetic complications, muscular degeneration, commotio retinae, and lower extremity edema in various animal models of diabetic complications, macular degeneration, and lower extremity edema, and thus the mixture extract can effectively be used as an active ingredient for a composition for preventing and treating diabetic complications, including diabetic
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Jin Sook KIM, Junghyun KIM, Chan-Sik KIM, Eunjin SHON, Yun Mi LEE, Sojin CHOI, Ik Soo LEE, Young Sook KIM, Dong Ho JUNG, Bo-Jeong PYUN, Seung-Hyun JUNG
  • Oil-based compositions for enhancing oral health and general wellness in humans
    Patent number: 11109607
    Abstract: An oil-based composition comprises a glyceride of medium-chain fatty acids, at least one essential oil selected from the group consisting of cinnamon oil, oregano oil, avocado oil, coconut oil and apricot oil, and optionally cinnamon bark. The medium-chain fatty acid comprises about 6 to 12 carbon atoms. The oil-based composition may be used for oral hygiene applications, weight control applications, skin care applications, or treatment of Staphylococcus aureus infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Inventor: Gary Hall
  • Aqueous Solution Formulated to Raise Body Temperature
    Publication number: 20160113991
    Abstract: An aqueous solution that is useful for helping to increase body temperature in people with chronic low body temperature, as well as people who suffer from cold hands and feet, includes a combination of ginseng, cinnamon, ginger, and jasmine tea. The body temperature raising solution may be in the form of a beverage and include a sweetener, such as honey, to improve the taste thereof. The body temperature raising solution is formulated by steeping leaves of the jasmine tea in a host liquid, suspending predetermined amounts of the ginseng, cinnamon, ginger, and honey into the host liquid, and storing the combination in an airtight container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventor: Khanh Le
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