IP Library Granted Patent US 7,220,429
Granted Patent B2
US 7,220,429 · App. 11/190,396 · Granted May 22, 2007

Coenzyme Q10 formulation and process methodology for soft gel capsules manufacturing

Assignee: Soft Gel Technologies, Inc.
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Patent No.
US 7,220,429
App. No.
11/190,396
Granted
May 22, 2007
Kind
B2
Abstract

A formulation of Coenzyme Q 10 , beta-carotenes, Vitamin E, and medium chain triglycerides in rice bran oil and an optional thickener, such as bee's wax, is provided in a soft gel capsule so that a maximum of the Coenzyme Q 10 is absorbed by the human body. Generally, about 60 mg of Coenzyme Q 10 is the normal amount provided daily to a healthy sedentary adult.

Claims (56)

1. A soft gel capsule that encapsulates a coenzyme Q 10 formulation, wherein the coenzyme Q 10 formulation comprises:

bee's wax:

coenzyme Q 10 ;

beta-carotene;

a medium chain triglyceride;

Vitamin E; and

rice bran oil.

2. The soft gel capsule of claim 1 , wherein the coenzyme Q 10 is present in an amount between 10 percent and 16 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

3. The soft gel capsule of claim 2 , wherein the coenzyme Q 10 is present in an amount between 11 percent and 16 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

4. The soft gel capsule of claim 1 , wherein the beta-carotene comprises alpha and beta carotenes, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin.

5. The soft gel capsule of claim 1 , wherein the beta-carotene is present in an amount between 1.2 percent and 2.6 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

6. The soft gel capsule of claim 1 , wherein the beta-carotene is present in an amount between 1.25 percent and 2.6 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

7. The soft gel capsule of claim 1 , wherein the medium chain triglyceride is present in an amount between 12 percent and 22 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

8. The soft gel capsule of claim 1 , wherein the medium chain triglyceride is present in an amount between 12 percent and 21 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

9. The soft gel capsule of claim 1 , wherein the vitamin E is present in an amount between 37 percent and 53 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

10. The soft gel capsule of claim 1 , wherein the vitamin E is present in an amount between 38.5 percent and 53 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

11. The soft gel capsule of claim 1 , wherein the rice bran oil is present in an amount between 10 percent and 46 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

12. The soft gel capsule of claim 1 , wherein the rice bran oil is present in an amount between 10 percent and 44 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

13. The soft gel capsule of claim 1 , wherein the bee's wax is present in an amount between 1 percent and 4 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

14. A soft gel capsule that encapsulates a coenzyme Q 10 formulation, wherein the coenzyme Q 10 formulation comprises:

bee's wax:

coenzyme Q 10 ;

beta-carotene;

a medium chain triglyceride;

Vitamin E; and

rice bran oil is present in an amount between 10 percent and 46 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

15. The soft gel capsule of claim 14 , wherein the coenzyme Q 10 is present in an amount between 10 percent and 16 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

16. The soft gel capsule of claim 15 , wherein the coenzyme Q 10 is present in an amount between 11 percent and 16 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

17. The soft gel capsule of claim 14 , wherein the beta-carotene comprises alpha and beta carotenes, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin.

18. The soft gel capsule of claim 14 , wherein the beta-carotene is present in an amount between 1.2 percent and 2.6 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

19. The soft gel capsule of claim 14 , wherein the beta-carotene is present in an amount between 1.25 percent and 2.6 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

20. The soft gel capsule of claim 14 , wherein the medium chain triglyceride is present in an amount between 12 percent and 22 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

21. The soft gel capsule of claim 14 , wherein the medium chain triglyceride is present in an amount between 12 percent and 21 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

22. The soft gel capsule of claim 14 , wherein the vitamin E is present in an amount between 37 percent and 53 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

23. The soft gel capsule of claim 14 , wherein the vitamin E is present in an amount between 38.5 percent and 53 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

24. The soft gel capsule of claim 14 , wherein the rice bran oil is present in an amount between 10 percent and 44 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

25. The soft gel capsule of claim 14 , wherein the rice bran oil is present in an amount between 10 percent and 46 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

26. The soft gel capsule of claim 14 , wherein the bee's wax is present in an amount between 1 percent and 4 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

27. A soft gel capsule that encapsulates a coenzyme Q 10 formulation, wherein the coenzyme Q 10 formulation comprises:

bee's wax:

coenzyme 10 ;

beta-carotene;

a medium chain triglyceride;

Vitamin E; and

rice bran oil present in an amount between 10 percent and 44 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

28. The soft gel capsule of claim 27 , wherein the coenzyme Q 10 is present in an amount between 10 percent and 16 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

29. The soft gel capsule of claim 28 , wherein the coenzyme Q 10 is present in an amount between 11 percent and 16 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

30. The soft gel capsule of claim 27 , wherein the beta-carotene comprises alpha and beta carotenes, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin.

31. The soft gel capsule of claim 27 , wherein the beta-carotene is present in an amount between 1.2 percent and 2.6 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

32. The soft gel capsule of claim 27 , wherein the beta-carotene is present in an amount between 1.25 percent and 2.6 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

33. The soft gel capsule of claim 27 , wherein the medium chain triglyceride is present in an amount between 12 percent and 22 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

34. The soft gel capsule of claim 27 , wherein the medium chain triglyceride is present in an amount between 12 percent and 21 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

35. The soft gel capsule of claim 27 , wherein the vitamin E is present in an amount between 37 percent and 53 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

36. The soft gel capsule of claim 27 , wherein the vitamin E is present in an amount between 38.5 percent and 53 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

37. The soft gel capsule of claim 27 , wherein the rice bran oil is present in an amount between 10 percent and 46 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

38. The soft gel capsule of claim 27 , wherein the bee's wax is present in an amount between 1 percent and 4 percent of the total weight of the formulation.

Assignments (3)
ASSIGNMENT OF IP SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Aug 6, 2009
From: TEXTRON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
To: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 023056/0680 →
COLLATERAL ASSIGNMENT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Aug 27, 2007
From: SOFT GEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
To: TEXTRON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 019744/0754 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 5, 2005
From: UDELL, RONALD G.
To: SOFT GEL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Reel/Frame 016853/0135 →
Continuity (2)
Continuation 1064132800 · Aug 14, 2003
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