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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8153137 | Methods of and systems for isolating carotenoids and omega-3 rich oil products from algae A method of isolating nutraceuticals products from algae is provided. A method of isolating carotenoids and omega-3 rich oil from algae includes dewatering substantially intact algal cells to make an algal biomass and adding a first ethanol fraction to the algal bio... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8119142 | Infant nutritional compositions for preventing obesity The present invention relates to a method for preventing obesity later in life by administering a certain nutritional composition to an infant with the age between 0 and 36 months. The composition comprises linoleic and alpha-linolenic acid. ... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8114413 | Compositions of marine botanicals to provide nutrition to aging and environmentally damaged skin The present invention relates to methods and compositions comprising marine botanicals for treating aged, mature, nutritionally-compromised, or environmentally-damaged skin. These methods and compositions provide improvements in the skin's visual appearance, physiol... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8084038 | Methods of and systems for isolating nutraceutical products from algae A method of isolating nutraceuticals products from algae is provided. A method of isolating carotenoids and omega-3 rich oil from algae includes dewatering substantially intact algal cells to make an algal biomass and adding a first ethanol fraction to the algal bio... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8075901 | Cosmetic formulation A formulation includes water, shea butter, an emulsifier and an essential oil comprising myrrh. In addition, the formulation can include cocoa butter, coconut oil, kelp powder, and a preservative comprising a mixture of phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, ethylparaben, p... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8048426 | Extracts from An invention relates to an extract of Chlorella sorokiniana, which contains myristic acid, palmitic acid, palmitoleic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, and stearic acid. Also related is use of this extract to treat diabetes, obesity, and dyslip... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8017128 | Cosmetic active ingredient composed of arginine ferrulate and a microalgae extract and its uses The invention relates to a novel cosmetic active ingredient composed of a microalgae extract and arginine ferulate, its uses for activating proteasome and the production of thioredoxin, a cosmetic composition containing it and the use of such a cosmetic composition ... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7993653 | Use of extract as therapeutics for allergic diseases The present invention relates to a method of preventing or treating allergic diseases such as allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, anaphylaxis, and asthma, which comprises administering an extract of Laurencia undulata in a therapeutically effective amount t... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7993654 | Self-adhesive polymer matrix containing sea algae extract A self-adhesive polymer matrix which comprises a polymer that forms a gel in water, water, a sea algae extract, and a monohydric or polyhydric alcohol. ... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7988976 | Method for enhancing antioxidant component of extract A method for enhancing antioxidant components of Gracilaria tenuistipitata extract is proposed. The method involves providing an extraction environment of 40° C., and performing cyclic grinding to a Gracilaria tenuistipitata solution with an ultrasoni... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7947284 | Purified component of blue-green algae and method of use Disclosed herein are extracts of blue green algae, such as Aphanizomenon flos aquae, that are enriched for a selectin ligand, such as an L-selectin ligand. Selectin ligands isolated from blue-green algae cells are disclosed herein. Methods are described for i... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7943142 | Euglenoid derived alkaloid Disclosed herein is a purified toxin isolated from Euglena sanguinea. More specifically the toxin, termed euglenophycin, is an alkaloid having herbicidal and cytotoxicity against plant and mammalian cells. ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7927604 | Method of preparing a seaweed degradation product and a composition for preparing a seaweed degradation product A method to prepare seaweed degradation product comprising contacting a bacterium having 16S rRNA sequence consisting of the nucleic acid sequence as recited in SEQ ID NO: 1 with a seaweed is provided. ... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7846452 | Potent immunostimulatory extracts from microalgae Immunostimulatory compounds can be extracted from microalgae or algae using various procedures. The resulting preparations exhibit extremely potent immunostimulatory activity. The extraction of these immunostimulatory agents is dependent on the solvent used and the ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7838004 | Method of making a partially hydrolyzed fucoidan composition Methods of making partially hydrolyzed fucoidan. Fucoidan from brown seaweeds is partially hydrolyzed and then mixed with other ingredients for use as a dietary supplement in beverage, capsule, or tablet form. The fucoidan is partially hydrolyzed with acid and heat.... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7829099 | Self-adhesive polymer matrix containing sea algae extract and glycerin A self-adhesive polymer matrix which comprises a polymer that forms a gel in water, water, a sea algae extract, and a monohydric or polyhydric alcohol. ... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7820176 | Ulvans as activators of plant defense and resistance reactions against biotic or abiotic stresses The present invention relates to the use of ulvans, in particular extracted from green algae of the genus Ulva or Enteromorpha, or of ulvan-derived oligosaccharides, as activators of plant defense and resistance reactions against biotic or abiotic stre... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7820177 | Self-adhesive polymer matrix containing a seaweed extract A self-adhesive polymer matrix which comprises a polymer that forms a gel in water, water, a sea algae extract, and a monohydric or polyhydric alcohol. ... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7763255 | Therapeutic uses of powder A method for treating a disease selected from diabetes mellitus and atherosclerosis, and a method for reducing triglycerides and/or increasing HDL cholesterol levels in the plasma of a subject. The method comprises administrating to a subject an effective amount of ... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7758864 | Compositions of marine botanicals to provide nutrition to aging and environmentally damaged skin The present invention relates to methods and compositions comprising marine botanicals for treating aged, mature, nutritionally-compromised, or environmentally-damaged skin. These methods and compositions provide improvements in the skin's visual appearance, physiol... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7691388 | Compositions comprising and methods of making and using thereof Disclosed herein are compositions comprising Porphyra, as well as methods of making and using such compositions. ... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7651690 | Purified component of blue-green algae and method of use Disclosed herein are extracts of blue green algae, such as Aphanizomenon flos aquae, that are enriched for a selectin ligand, such as an L-selectin ligand. Selectin ligands isolated from blue-green algae cells are disclosed herein. Methods are described for i... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7611716 | Method of processing seaweed A method of processing seaweed, preferably a brown seaweed, comprises the following steps: (I) treating seaweed with an alcohol having one to six carbon atoms, preferably ethanol, to form an alcoholic fraction and an insoluble first seaweed residue; (II) separating ... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7604806 | Use of a lyophilisate of dedifferentiated plant cells for skin depigmentation and/or lightening The invention relates to the use of at least one lyophilisate of dedifferentiated plant cells in a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition for skin depigmentation and/or lightening purposes along with a protective regenerative effect. In addition, the invention relat... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7560115 | Methods and compositions for treating hot flashes Hot flashes are treated by topical application of a treatment composition including an extract of a green marine algae. A preferred green marine algae is Enteromorpha compressa. ... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7527799 | ENA mineral bioactive solution, manufacturing method thereof and its application for the osteoporosis prevention The present invention is related to a method of manufacture of an alkaline mineral bioactive solution of which raw materials are squid bones burnt at a high temperature and crushed powder of red seaweeds and to compositions and health foods having the efficacy for t... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7473427 | Blue-green algae composition A broad spectrum functional food formulation based on blue-green algae and concentrated extracts of blue-green algae provides numerous health benefits when orally administered in therapeutically effective amounts. Whole aphanizomenon flos-aqua is combined with conce... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7422750 | Food or beverage containing fucoidan and method of production thereof Food or beverage where fucoidan which is derived from a fucoidan-containing substance is contained therein, added thereto and/or diluted therein. Food or beverage where fucoidan which is derived from a fucoidan-containing substance and where algins are reduced or el... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7419673 | Anti-viral agents prepared from sea lettuce as raw material Antiviral agents containing sea lettuce or an organic solvent extraction fraction thereof as an active component, and feeds containing the antiviral agents are disclosed. In addition, a process for preparing the antiviral agents is disclosed. ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7413759 | Method of enhancing cognitive ability in infant fed DHA containing baby-food compositions Methods for enhancing cognitive ability in infants are shown. The methods comprise feeding infants baby-food compositions containing docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in an amount of at least about 0.5 mg per gram of the composition. Infants fed a composition containing DH... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7371389 | Methods and products for enhancing energy and nutrition in human beings Methods for increasing energy in men and women include ingesting internally, twice a day, products that include, for women, multivitamins, multiminerals, high-calcium bone support products, high-ORAC super food products, and enzymes, and, for men, multivitamins, mul... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7351558 | Solventless extraction process The present invention provides a method for extracting lipids from microorganisms without using organic solvent as an extraction solvent. In particular, the present invention provides a method for extracting lipids from microorganisms by lysing cells and removing wa... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7344738 | Herbal composition for treatment of immunocompromised conditions A pharmaceutical or medicinal preparation comprising a combination of two herbal compositions to be administered together. The first herbal composition comprises a mixture of the following herbs: Asparagus racemosa, Curcuma longa, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Momordica ch... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7306669 | Process for isolating a natural red pigment from a species of microalgae, sp. MACC/P66 A species of marine microalgae (Tetraselmis sp. MACC/P66) was found to secrete an unknown red pigment to the culture medium when itself was still keeping healthy. The unknown red pigment was collected and purified from the culture medium by column chro... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7303753 | Compositions of marine botanicals to provide nutrition to aging and environmentally damaged skin Methods and compositions comprising marine botanicals for treating aged, mature, nutritionally-compromised, or environmentally-damaged skin. These methods and compositions provide improvements in the skin's visual appearance, physiological functions, clinical proper... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7270824 | Citrullinylarginine dipeptide analogs and their dermatological uses as care and treatment agents The present invention relates to an algal adduct of the citrullinylarginine natural dipeptide as well as to its dermatological use and the use of chemical analogs issued from the same dipeptide displaying no toxic potential, as skin and phanera care and treatment ag... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7264813 | Therapeutic uses of powder A method for treating a disease selected from diabetes mellitus and atherosclerosis, and a method for reducing triglycerides and/or increasing HDL cholesterol levels in the plasma of a subject. The method comprises administrating. to a subject an effective amount of... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7238380 | Water containing soluble fiber A water-like fluid containing safe water and a significant quantity of soluble dietary fiber. The resulting solution is generally optically clear and has physical properties similar to potable water. The fluid is intended as a replacement for bottled, or other water... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7220417 | Use of phaeodactylum algae extract as cosmetic agent promoting the proteasome activity of skin cells and cosmetic composition comprising same The invention relates to the use of an extract of the alga Phaeodactylum, particularly the alga Phaeodactylum tricornutum, as a cosmetic agent promoting the proteasome activity of skin cells, particularly keratinocytes, fibroblasts or melanocytes (pref... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7214378 | Process for producing vinegar marine algae powder The present invention provides a vinegar marine algae powder or grain which is rich in marine algae minerals and dietary fibers in a highly absorbable form and which has a favorable taste. ... | 05/08/2007 |
