IP Library Granted Patent US 12667526
Granted Patent B1
US 12667526 · App. 18/445,368 · Granted Jun 30, 2026

Method of encouraging growth and regrowth of hair in human males

Inventor: James D. Welch (Omaha, NE)
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Patent No.
US 12667526
App. No.
18/445,368
Granted
Jun 30, 2026
Kind
B1
Abstract

Methodology for encouraging hair growth in male humans, and more particularly methodology which involves application of electromagnetic radiation, in functional combination with application of powdered and liquid materials and vibrations in hair challenged areas of a scalp.

Claims (867)

1 . A method of encouraging hair growth in male humans, comprising, in functional combination the steps of:

a) providing a male human scalp comprising at least one hair challenged area;

b) in a functional sequence, regarding said hair challenged area:

1) providing and applying electromagnetic radiation;

2) providing applying at least one powdered material; and

3) providing and applying at least one liquid; and

c) orally ingesting at least one naturally occurring hair growth encouraging substance.

2 . A method as in claim 1 which step b) further comprises:

4) Providing and applying a cream or ointment to said at least one hair challenged area;

5) Shampooing said male human scalp with a shampoo comprising at least some of at least one selection from the group consisting of:

mint;

cayenne;

caffeine;

saw palmetto;

Equisetum arvense ; and

biotin; and

6) Providing a vibrator and apply vibrations to a hair challenged area of a provided scalp.

3 . A method as in claim 1 in which step b) is practiced a multiplicity of times and in which the powdered material comprises at least some of at least one selection from the group consisting of:

powdered horny goat weed;

powdered pueraria lobate;

powdered tribulus terrestris;

powdered ashwagandha;

powdered cayenne;

powdered habenero;

powdered green tea;

powdered sage;

powdered gingko biloba;

powdered myrrh;

powdered alpha-hydroxy;

powdered aloe vera;

powdered folic acid;

powdered casein;

powdered keratin;

powdered biotin;

powdered ginseng Root;

powdered vetiver grass;

powdered caffeine;

powdered Co-enzyme Q;

powdered folate;

powdered gotukola leaf;

powdered milk thistle;

powdered African pygeum;

powdered niacinamide;

powdered nigella sativa;

powdered eclipta alba;

powdered centrella asiatica;

powdered phyllanthus emblica;

powdered turmeric;

powdered curcumin;

powdered pine bark;

powdered casein;

powdered buckthorn;

powdered burdock;

powdered chamomile;

powdered comfrey;

powdered hops;

powdered rosemary;

powdered thyme;

powdered yarrow;

powdered yucca;

powdered calendula;

powdered PABA;

powdered peony root;

powdered barley grass;

powdered silicon dioxide;

powdered basil;

powdered MACA;

powdered sarsaparilla;

powdered muira poama;

powdered pantothenic acid;

powdered Japanese knotweed;

powdered resveratrol;

powdered niacin;

powdered molybdenum;

powdered selenium;

powdered manganese;

powdered potassium;

powdered calcium;

powdered iron;

powdered copper;

powdered iodine;

powdered chromium;

powdered collagen;

powdered hydrolyzed collagen;

powdered keratin;

powdered solubilized keratin;

powdered black pepper;

powdered riboflavin; and

powdered thiamine;

and the liquid is at least some of at least one selection from the group consisting of:

minoxidil infused liquid:

Mint infused liquid;

ginger infused liquid;

lavender infused liquid;

castor bean infused liquid;

jojoba infused liquid;

malaleuca infused liquid;

cumin infused liquid;

D-alpha tocopherol infused liquid;

caffeine infused liquid;

biotin infused liquid;

folic acid infused liquid;

eucalyptus liquid;

lemongrass liquid

argan liquid;

clove liquid; and

hyaluronic acid.

4 . A method as in claim 2 in which step b) is practiced a multiplicity of times and the cream ointment contains transforming growth factor.

5 . A method of encouraging hair growth in male humans, comprising, in functional combination the steps of:

a) providing a male human scalp comprising at least one hair challenged area;

b) shampooing said male human scalp with a shampoo comprising at least some of one selection from the group consisting of:

mint;

cayenne;

caffeine;

saw palmetto;

horsetail;

and

biotin;

c) while still wet, applying at least one selection from the group consisting of:

powdered saw palmetto;

powdered horsetail;

powdered ginger;

powdered stinging nettles;

powdered cayenne;

powdered casein;

powdered keratin;

powdered folic acid;

powdered biotin;

Powdered Buckthorn;

Powdered Burdock;

Powdered Chamomile;

Powdered Comfrey;

Powdered Hops;

Powdered Rosemary;

Powdered Thyme;

Powdered Yarrow;

Powdered Yucca;

Powdered Calendula;

powdered PABA;

powdered peony root;

powdered barley grass;

powdered silicon dioxide;

powdered basil;

powdered MACA;

powdered sarsaparilla;

powdered muira poama;

powdered pantothenic acid;

powdered Japanese knotweed;

powdered resveratrol;

powdered niacin;

powdered molybdenum;

powdered selenium;

powdered manganese;

powdered potassium;

powdered calcium;

powdered iron;

powdered copper;

powdered iodine;

powdered chromium;

powdered collagen;

powdered hydrolyzed collagen;

powdered keratin;

powdered solubilized keratin;

powdered black pepper;

powdered riboflavin; and

powdered thiamine;

and also while still wet, applying a mixture of substantially or exactly equal amounts of minoxidil solution from a 5% source and at least one selection from the group consisting of:

mint infused liquid;

ginger infused liquid;

lavender infused liquid;

castor bean infused liquid;

jojoba infused liquid;

malaleuca infused liquid;

cumin infused liquid;

D-alpha tocopherol infused liquid;

caffeine infused liquid;

biotin infused liquid;

folic acid infused liquid;

eucalyptus liquid;

lemongrass liquid

argan liquid;

clove liquid; and

hyaluronic acid;

d) while said male human scalp is still wet, or after it has dried, providing a multiple electromagnetic radiation source containing helmet or cap and applying electromagnetic radiation provided thereby to said at least one hair challenged area of said scalp while at least one of the multiple electromagnetic radiation sources are energized; and

e) after said male human scalp has dried applying at least one selection from the group consisting of:

powdered horny goat weed;

powdered pueraria lobate;

powdered tribulus terrestris;

powdered ashwagandha;

powdered cayenne;

powdered habenero;

powdered green tea;

powdered sage;

powdered gingko biloba;

powdered myrrh;

powdered alpha-hydroxy;

powdered aloe vera;

powdered folic acid;

powdered casein;

powdered keratin;

powdered biotin;

powdered ginseng Root;

powdered vetiver grass;

powdered caffeine;

powdered Co-enzyme Q;

powdered folate;

powdered gotukola leaf;

powdered milk thistle;

powdered African pygeum;

powdered niacinamide;

powdered nigella sativa;

powdered eclipta alba;

powdered centrella asiatica;

powdered phyllanthus emblica;

powdered turmeric;

powdered curcumin; and

powdered pine bark;

powdered casein;

powdered buckthorn;

powdered burdock;

powdered chamomile;

powdered comfrey;

powdered hops;

powdered rosemary;

powdered thyme;

powdered yarrow;

powdered yucca;

powdered calendula;

powdered PABA;

powdered peony root;

powdered barley grass;

powdered silicon dioxide;

powdered basil;

powdered MACA;

powdered sarsaparilla;

powdered muira poama;

powdered pantothenic acid;

powdered Japanese knotweed;

powdered resveratrol;

powdered niacin;

powdered molybdenum;

powdered selenium;

powdered manganese;

powdered potassium;

powdered calcium;

powdered iron;

powdered copper;

powdered iodine;

powdered chromium;

powdered collagen;

powdered hydrolyzed collagen;

powdered keratin;

powdered solubilized keratin;

powdered black pepper;

powdered riboflavin; and

powdered thiamine;

f) at some point after step a) providing and applying a cream or ointment to said at least one hair challenged area; and

g) orally ingesting at least one naturally occurring hair growth encouraging substance.

6 . A method of encouraging hair growth in male humans, comprising the steps of:

a) providing and shampooing a scalp of a human male having at least one hair challenged area in need of hair regrowth, along with any hair present, with a shampoo comprising at least some of at least one selection from the group consisting of:

mint;

cayenne;

caffeine;

saw palmetto;

equisetum arvense ; and

biotin;

present therein;

b) before drying said scalp providing and applying a mixture of substantially or exactly equal amounts of at least two selections from the group consisting of:

powdered saw palmetto;

powdered horsetail;

powdered ginger;

powdered stinging nettles;

powdered cayenne;

powdered casein;

powdered keratin;

powdered folic acid;

powdered biotin;

to said at least one hair challenged area of said provided scalp;

c) providing and applying a mixture of substantially or exactly equal amounts of minoxidil solution from a 5% source and at least one selection from the group consisting of:

mint infused liquid;

ginger infused liquid;

lavender infused liquid;

castor bean infused liquid;

jojoba infused liquid;

malaleuca infused liquid;

cumin infused liquid;

D-alpha tocopherol infused liquid;

caffeine infused liquid;

biotin infused liquid;

folic acid infused liquid;

eucalyptus liquid;

lemongrass liquid argan liquid;

clove liquid; and

hyaluronic acid;

to said at least one hair challenged area of said provided scalp;

d) said method further comprising, drying said scalp and any hair present, then providing and applying a mixture of substantially or exactly equal amounts of at least two selections from the group consisting of:

powdered saw palmetto;

powdered horsetail;

powdered ginger;

powdered stinging nettles;

powdered cayenne;

powdered casein;

powdered keratin;

powdered folic acid;

to said at least one hair challenged area of said provided scalp;

e) providing a multiple electromagnetic radiation source containing helmet or cap and applying electromagnetic radiation provided thereby to said at least one hair challenged area of said scalp while at least one of the multiple electromagnetic radiation sources are energized; and

f) at some point after step a) providing and a cream or ointment to said at least one hair challenged area; and

g) orally ingesting at least one naturally occurring hair growth encouraging substance.

7 . A method as in claim 1 which comprises orally ingesting at least some of at least one selection from the group consisting of:

saw palmetto;

horsetail;

ginger;

stinging nettles;

casein;

keratin;

peppermint;

ginger;

lavender oil;

vitamin E;

biotin;

cumin;

castor oil;

jojoba oil;

malaleuca oil;

cumin oil;

D-alpha tocopherol;

fenugreek seed;

horny goat weed;

pueraria lobate;

tribulus terrestris;

ashwagandha;

cayenne;

habenero;

green tea;

sage;

gingko biloba;

myrrh;

alpha-hydroxy;

aloe vera;

folic acid;

biotin;

ginseng Root;

vetiver grass;

caffeine;

Co-enzyme Q;

folate;

gotukola leaf;

milk thistle;

African pygeum;

niacinamide;

nigella satavia;

eclipta alba;

centrella asiatica;

phyllanthus emblica;

turmeric;

curcumin;

pine bark;

caesin;

cayenne;

powdered buckthorn;

powdered burdock;

powdered chamomile;

powdered comfrey;

powdered hops;

powdered rosemary;

powdered thyme;

powdered yarrow;

powdered yucca;

powdered calendula;

powdered PABA;

powdered peony root;

powdered barley grass;

powdered silicon dioxide;

powdered basil;

powdered MACA;

powdered sarsaparilla;

powdered muira poama;

powdered pantothenic acid;

powdered Japanese knotweed;

powdered resveratrol;

powdered niacin;

powdered molybdenum;

powdered selenium;

powdered manganese;

powdered potassium;

powdered calcium;

powdered iron;

powdered copper;

powdered iodine;

powdered chromium;

powdered collagen;

powdered hydrolyzed collagen;

powdered keratin;

powdered solubilized keratin;

powdered black pepper;

powdered riboflavin; and

powdered thiamine;

at least one vitamin selected from the group of: A; C; D1; D2; D3; B3; B5, K and B12;

at least one amino acid selected from the group of: alanine; cysteine; tryptophan; glutamic acid; histidine; isoleucine; tryptophan; arginine; aspartic acid; threonine; tyrosine; glycine; leucine; proline; lysine; methionine; serine; valine and phenylalanine.

8 . A method as in claim 5 which further comprises orally ingesting at least some of at least one selection from the group consisting of:

saw palmetto;

horsetail;

equisetum arvense;

ginger;

stinging nettles;

casein;

keratin;

peppermint;

ginger;

lavender oil;

vitamin E;

biotin;

cumin;

castor oil;

jojoba oil;

malaleuca oil;

cumin oil;

D-alpha tocopherol;

fenugreek seed;

horny goat weed;

pueraria lobate;

tribulus terrestris;

ashwagandha;

cayenne;

habenero;

green tea;

sage;

gingko biloba;

myrrh;

alpha-hydroxy;

aloe vera;

folic acid;

biotin;

ginseng Root;

vetiver grass;

caffeine;

Co-enzyme Q;

folate;

gotukola leaf;

milk thistle;

African pygeum;

niacinamide;

nigella satavia;

eclipta alba;

centrella asiatica;

phyllanthus emblica;

turmeric;

curcumin;

pine bark;

caesin;

cayenne;

powdered PABA;

powdered peony root;

powdered barley grass;

powdered silicon dioxide;

powdered basil;

powdered MACA;

powdered sarsaparilla;

powdered muira poama;

powdered pantothenic acid;

powdered Japanese knotweed;

powdered resveratrol;

powdered niacin;

powdered molybdenum;

powdered selenium;

powdered manganese;

powdered potassium;

powdered calcium;

powdered iron;

powdered copper;

powdered iodine;

powdered chromium;

powdered collagen;

powdered hydrolyzed collagen;

powdered keratin;

powdered solubilized keratin;

powdered black pepper;

powdered riboflavin; and

powdered thiamine;

at least one vitamin selected from the group of: A; C; D1; D2; D3; B3; B5, K and B12;

at least one amino acid selected from the group of: alanine; cysteine; tryptophan; glutamic acid; histidine; isoleucine; tryptophan; arginine; aspartic acid; threonine; tyrosine; glycine; leucine; proline; lysine; methionine; serine; valine and phenylalanine.

9 . A method as in claim 6 which further comprises orally ingesting at least some of at least one selection from the group consisting of:

saw palmetto;

horsetail;

ginger;

stinging nettles;

casein;

keratin;

peppermint;

ginger;

lavender oil;

vitamin E;

biotin;

cumin;

castor oil;

jojoba oil;

malaleuca oil;

cumin oil;

D-alpha tocopherol;

fenugreek seed;

horny goat weed;

pueraria lobate;

tribulus terrestris;

ashwagandha;

cayenne;

habenero;

green tea;

sage;

gingko biloba;

myrrh;

folic acid;

biotin;

ginseng Root;

vetiver grass;

caffeine;

Co-enzyme Q;

folate;

gotukola leaf;

milk thistle;

African pygeum;

niacinamide;

nigella satavia;

eclipta alba;

centella asiatica;

phyllanthus emblica;

turmeric;

curcumin;

pine bark;

caesin;

cayenne;

powdered PABA;

powdered peony root;

powdered barley grass;

powdered silicon dioxide;

powdered basil;

powdered MACA;

powdered sarsaparilla;

powdered muira poama;

powdered pantothenic acid;

powdered Japanese knotweed;

powdered resveratrol;

powdered niacin;

powdered molybdenum;

powdered selenium;

powdered manganese;

powdered potassium;

powdered calcium;

powdered iron;

powdered copper;

powdered iodine;

powdered chromium;

powdered collagen;

powdered hydrolyzed collagen;

powdered keratin;

powdered solubilized keratin;

powdered black pepper;

powdered riboflavin; and

powdered thiamine;

at least one vitamin selected from the group of: A; C; D1; D2; D3; B3; B5, K and B12;

at least one amino acid selected from the group of: alanine; cysteine; tryptophan; glutamic acid; histidine; isoleucine; tryptophan; arginine; aspartic acid; threonine; tyrosine; glycine; leucine; proline; lysine; methionine; serine; valine and phenylalanine.

10 . A method as in claim 5 which further comprises providing a provided vibrator and apply vibrations to a hair challenged area of a provided scalp.

11 . A method as in claim 6 which further comprises providing a vibrator and apply vibrations to a hair challenged area of a provided scalp.

12 . A method as in claim 5 in which all selections in the groups b) and c) are present in substantially, or exactly equivalent amounts in each group.

13 . A method as in claim 6 in which all selections in the groups b) and c) are present in substantially, or exactly equivalent amounts in each group.

14 . A method as in claim 1 in which electromagnetic radiation is applied for at least five minutes.

15 . A method as in claim 1 in which the mint is peppermint oil.

16 . A method as in claim 2 in which the mint is peppermint comprising at least one percent methanol.

17 . A method as in claim 5 in which the mint is peppermint comprising at least one percent methanol.

18 . A method as in claim 1 in which the step b) 3) further comprises a liquid “tea” made from at least one selection from the group consisting of:

powdered horny goat weed;

powdered pueraria lobate;

powdered tribulus terrestris;

powdered ashwagandha;

powdered cayenne;

powdered habenero;

powdered green tea;

powdered sage;

powdered gingko biloba;

powdered myrrh;

powdered alpha-hydroxy;

powdered aloe vera;

powdered folic acid;

powdered casein;

powdered keratin;

powdered biotin;

powdered ginseng Root;

powdered vetiver grass;

powdered caffeine;

powdered Co-enzyme Q;

powdered folate;

powdered gotukola leaf;

powdered milk thistle;

powdered African pygeum;

powdered niacinamide;

powdered nigella sativa;

powdered eclipta alba;

powdered centrella asiatica;

powdered phyllanthus emblica;

powdered turmeric;

powdered curcumin;

powdered pine bark; and

powdered casein;

powdered buckthorn;

powdered burdock;

powdered chamomile;

powdered comfrey;

powdered hops;

powdered rosemary;

powdered thyme;

powdered yarrow;

powdered yucca;

powdered calendula

powdered PABA;

powdered peony root;

powdered barley grass;

powdered silicon dioxide;

powdered basil;

powdered MACA;

powdered sarsaparilla;

powdered muira poama;

powdered pantothenic acid;

powdered Japanese knotweed;

powdered resveratrol;

powdered niacin;

powdered molybdenum;

powdered selenium;

powdered manganese;

powdered potassium;

powdered calcium;

powdered iron;

powdered copper;

powdered iodine;

powdered chromium;

powdered collagen;

powdered hydrolyzed collagen;

powdered keratin;

powdered solubilized keratin;

powdered black pepper;

powdered riboflavin; and

powdered thiamine.

19 . A method as in claim 5 in which the step c) further comprises a liquid “tea” made from at least one selection from the group consisting of:

powdered horny goat weed;

powdered pueraria lobate;

powdered tribulus terrestris;

powdered ashwagandha;

powdered cayenne;

powdered habenero;

powdered green tea;

powdered sage;

powdered gingko biloba;

powdered myrrh;

powdered alpha-hydroxy;

powdered aloe vera;

powdered folic acid;

powdered casein;

powdered keratin;

powdered biotin;

powdered ginseng Root;

powdered vetiver grass;

powdered caffeine;

powdered Co-enzyme Q;

powdered folate;

powdered gotukola leaf;

powdered milk thistle;

powdered African pygeum;

powdered niacinamide;

powdered nigella sativa;

powdered eclipta alba;

powdered centrella asiatica;

powdered phyllanthus emblica;

powdered turmeric;

powdered curcumin;

powdered pine bark;

powdered casein;

powdered buckthorn;

powdered burdock;

powdered chamomile;

powdered comfrey;

powdered hops;

powdered rosemary;

powdered thyme;

powdered yarrow;

powdered yucca;

powdered calendula;

powdered PABA;

powdered peony root;

powdered barley grass;

powdered silicon dioxide;

powdered basil;

powdered MACA;

powdered sarsaparilla;

powdered muira poama;

powdered pantothenic acid;

powdered Japanese knotweed;

powdered resveratrol;

powdered niacin;

powdered molybdenum;

powdered selenium;

powdered manganese;

powdered potassium;

powdered calcium;

powdered iron;

powdered copper;

powdered iodine;

powdered chromium;

powdered collagen;

powdered hydrolyzed collagen;

powdered keratin;

powdered solubilized keratin;

powdered black pepper;

powdered riboflavin; and

powdered thiamine.

20 . A method as in claim 6 in which the step c) further comprises a liquid “tea” made from at least one selection from the group consisting of:

powdered horny goat weed;

powdered pueraria lobate;

powdered tribulus terrestris;

powdered ashwagandha;

powdered cayenne;

powdered habenero;

powdered green tea;

powdered sage;

powdered gingko biloba;

powdered myrrh;

powdered alpha-hydroxy;

powdered aloe vera;

powdered folic acid;

powdered casein;

powdered keratin;

powdered biotin;

powdered ginseng Root;

powdered vetiver grass;

powdered caffeine;

powdered Co-enzyme Q;

powdered folate;

powdered gotukola leaf;

powdered milk thistle;

powdered African pygeum;

powdered niacinamide;

powdered nigella sativa;

powdered eclipta alba;

powdered centrella asiatica;

powdered phyllanthus emblica;

powdered turmeric;

powdered curcumin;

powdered pine bark;

powdered casein;

powdered buckthorn;

powdered burdock;

powdered chamomile;

powdered comfrey;

powdered hops;

powdered rosemary;

powdered thyme;

powdered yarrow;

powdered yucca;

powdered calendula;

powdered PABA;

powdered peony root;

powdered barley grass;

powdered silicon dioxide;

powdered basil;

powdered MACA;

powdered sarsaparilla;

powdered muira poama;

powdered pantothenic acid;

powdered Japanese knotweed;

powdered resveratrol;

powdered niacin;

powdered molybdenum;

powdered selenium;

powdered manganese;

powdered potassium;

powdered calcium;

powdered iron;

powdered copper;

powdered iodine;

powdered chromium;

powdered collagen;

powdered hydrolyzed collagen;

powdered keratin;

powdered solubilized keratin;

powdered black pepper;

powdered riboflavin; and

powdered thiamine.

21 . A method as in claim 1 , wherein the sequence of practicing the categories in step b) is selected from the group consisting of:

1), 3) 2);

1), 2) 3);

3), 1,2).

22 . A method as in claim 2 , wherein the sequence of practicing the categories in step b) is: 5), 3), 1), 2), 4) and 6).

23 . A method of encouraging hair growth in male humans, comprising, in functional combination the steps of:

a) providing a male human scalp comprising at least one hair challenged area;

b) in a functional sequence, regarding said hair challenged area:

1) Providing and applying minoxidil;

2) Providing and applying electromagnetic radiation;

and

3) Providing and applying a liquid “tea” made from at least one selection from the group consisting of:

powdered horny goat weed;

powdered pueraria lobate;

powdered tribulus terrestris;

powdered ashwagandha;

powdered cayenne;

powdered habenero;

powdered green tea;

powdered sage;

powdered gingko biloba;

powdered myrrh;

powdered alpha-hydroxy;

powdered aloe vera;

powdered folic acid;

powdered casein;

powdered keratin;

powdered biotin;

powdered ginseng Root;

powdered vetiver grass;

powdered caffeine;

powdered Co-enzyme Q;

powdered folate;

powdered gotukola leaf;

powdered milk thistle;

powdered African pygeum;

powdered niacinamide;

powdered nigella sativa;

powdered eclipta alba;

powdered centrella asiatica;

powdered phyllanthus emblica;

powdered turmeric;

powdered curcumin;

powdered pine bark;

powdered casein;

powdered buckthorn;

powdered burdock;

powdered chamomile;

powdered comfrey;

powdered hops;

powdered rosemary;

powdered thyme;

powdered yarrow;

powdered yucca;

powdered calendula;

powdered PABA;

powdered peony root;

powdered barley grass;

powdered silicon dioxide;

powdered basil;

powdered MACA;

powdered sarsaparilla;

powdered muira poama;

powdered pantothenic acid;

powdered Japanese knotweed;

powdered resveratrol;

powdered niacin;

powdered molybdenum;

powdered selenium;

powdered manganese;

powdered potassium;

powdered calcium;

powdered iron;

powdered copper;

powdered iodine;

powdered chromium;

powdered collagen;

powdered hydrolyzed collagen;

powdered keratin;

powdered solubilized keratin;

powdered black pepper;

powdered riboflavin; and

powdered thiamine.