IP Library Granted Patent US 8,623,433
Granted Patent B1
US 8,623,433 · App. 13/213,534 · Granted Jan 7, 2014

Safflower oil emulsion as dietary supplement and preparation thereof

Inventor: Robert Maru (Livingston, NJ)
Assignee: InnoVitamin Organics, LLC
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Patent No.
US 8,623,433
App. No.
13/213,534
Granted
Jan 7, 2014
Kind
B1
Abstract

A novel safflower oil emulsion and method of preparation is disclosed. The safflower oil is 100% all natural, non-genetically modified organism (GMO), expeller pressed, solvent free, linoleic fatty acid rich oil wherein the linoleic fatty acid content is in a range from approximately 70% to approximately 80% of the total safflower oil that is mixed with a purified water and a mixture of at least one of an emulsifier, a flavoring, a natural sweetener, a natural coloring agent, and a gum. The mixture is blended to provide a stable emulsion that has the rich taste of a nutritious fruit smoothie that increases metabolism to support a healthy weight management program. The resulting dietary supplement is bioavailable and easily absorbed by the consumer of the emulsified safflower oil dietary supplement.

Claims (34)

1. A safflower oil dietary supplement in the form of a drinkable stable emulsion, to increase metabolism and support a healthy weight program, consisting of:

a linoleic fatty acid rich safflower oil wherein the linoleic fatty acid is in a range from approximately 70% to approximately 80% of the total safflower oil content, the safflower oil being approximately 33 weight percent of the dietary supplement;

purified water; and

a mixture (I) of at least one gum emulsifier; at least one flavoring; at least one sweetener; at least one coloring agent; and at least one preservative selected from the group consisting of ascorbyl palmitrate, citric acid, sorbic acid, and vitamin E, wherein the safflower oil, water and mixture (I) is blended for a sufficient time to form the drinkable stable emulsion which increases metabolism and supports a healthy weight program, that requires no refrigeration and has a shelf-life of approximately 18 months, and wherein the safflower oil dietary supplement has a yogurt or smoothie like liquid texture at room temperature that is easier to digest compared to non-emulsified safflower oils.

2. The safflower oil dietary supplement of claim 1 , wherein the linoleic fatty acid content of the safflower oil is approximately 78%.

3. The safflower oil dietary supplement of claim 1 , wherein the mixture includes the at least one gum emulsifier is a food grade gum emulsifier selected from the group consisting of gum Arabic, xanthan gum, guar gum, and mixtures thereof.

4. The safflower oil dietary supplement of claim 1 , wherein the flavoring is a fruit flavor.

5. The safflower oil dietary supplement of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sweetener is selected from the group consisting of at least one of xylitol and glycerine.

6. The safflower oil dietary supplement of claim 1 , wherein the sweetener is void of added sugar.

7. The safflower oil dietary supplement of claim 1 , wherein the at least one coloring agent is a vegetable juice selected from the group consisting of at least one of beets and carrots.

8. The safflower oil dietary supplement of claim 1 , wherein the purified water is selected from at least one of deionized water, distilled water and pharmaceutical grade water.

9. The safflower oil dietary supplement of claim 1 , wherein the stable emulsion has a citrus flavor.

10. The safflower oil dietary supplement of claim 1 , wherein the stable emulsion has a fruit berry flavor.

11. A safflower oil dietary supplement in the form of a drinkable stable emulsion, to increase metabolism and support a healthy weight program, consisting of:

a linoleic fatty acid rich safflower oil wherein the linoleic fatty acid is in a range from approximately 70% to approximately 80% of the total safflower oil content, the safflower oil being approximately 33 weight percent of the dietary supplement;

purified water; and

a mixture (I) of at least one gum emulsifier; at least one flavoring; at least one sweetener; at least one coloring agent; green tea extract and at least one preservative selected from the group consisting of ascorbyl palmitrate, citric acid, sorbic acid, and vitamin E, wherein the safflower oil, water and mixture (I) is blended for a sufficient time to form the stable emulsion which increases metabolism and supports a healthy weight program, that requires no refrigeration and has a shelf-life of approximately 18 months, and wherein the safflower oil dietary supplement has a yogurt or smoothie like liquid texture at room temperature that is easier to digest compared to non-emulsified safflower oils.

12. The safflower oil dietary supplement of claim 1 , wherein the safflower oil includes:

approximately 78% linoleic fatty acid;

approximately 12% oleic fatty acid;

approximately 6% palmitric fatty acid; and

approximately 2% stearic fatty acid.

13. The safflower oil dietary supplement of claim 12 , wherein the mixture includes the at least one gum emulsifier is a food grade gum emulsifier selected from the group consisting of gum Arabic, xanthan gum, guar gum, and mixtures thereof.

14. The safflower oil dietary supplement of claim 11 , wherein the mixture includes the at least one gum emulsifier is a food grade gum emulsifier selected from the group consisting of gum Arabic, xanthan gum, guar gum, and mixtures thereof.

15. The safflower oil dietary supplement of claim 11 , wherein the safflower oil includes:

approximately 78% linoleic fatty acid;

approximately 12% oleic fatty acid;

approximately 6% palmitric fatty acid; and

approximately 2% stearic fatty acid.

16. The safflower oil dietary supplement of claim 15 , wherein the mixture includes the at least one gum emulsifier is a food grade gum emulsifier selected from the group consisting of gum Arabic, xanthan gum, guar gum, and mixtures thereof.

17. A safflower oil dietary supplement in the form of a drinkable of a stable emulsion, to increase metabolism and support a healthy weight program, consisting of:

a linoleic fatty acid rich safflower oil wherein the linoleic fatty acid is in a range from approximately 70% to approximately 80% of the total safflower oil content, the safflower oil being approximately 33 weight percent of the dietary supplement;

purified water; and

a mixture (I) of a gum emulsifier; a flavoring; a sweetener; a coloring agent and a preservative selected from the group consisting of ascorbyl palmitrate, citric acid, sorbic acid, and vitamin E, wherein the safflower oil, water and mixture (I) is blended for a sufficient time to form the drinkable stable emulsion which increases metabolism and supports a healthy weight program, that requires no refrigeration and has a shelf-life of approximately 18 months, and wherein the safflower oil dietary supplement has a yogurt or smoothie like liquid texture at room temperature that is easier to digest compared to non-emulsified safflower oils.

Assignments (10)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 24, 2025
From: MIDCAP FUNDING IV TRUST
To: INNOVITAMIN ORGANICS, LLC
Reel/Frame 070940/0135 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE CORRESPONDENCE/ASSIGNMENTS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 048534 FRAME 0920. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNMENT OF SECURITY INTEREST. Recorded Mar 15, 2019
From: MIDCAP FUNDING X TRUST
To: MIDCAP FUNDING IV TRUST
Reel/Frame 049091/0524 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 7, 2019
From: MIDCAP FUNDING X TRUST
To: MIDCAP FUNDING IV TRUST
Reel/Frame 048534/0920 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 9, 2017
From: PENTA MEZZANINE SBIC FUND I, L.P.
To: GOLISANO HOLDINGS, LLC
Reel/Frame 041525/0896 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 13, 2015
From: INNOVITAMIN ORGANICS, LLC
To: PENTA MEZZANINE SBIC FUND I, L.P.
Reel/Frame 037031/0870 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Nov 2, 2015
From: INNOVITAMIN ORGANICS, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
To: MIDCAP FUNDING X TRUST, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 037020/0762 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 20, 2015
From: SIENA LENDING GROUP LLC
To: INNOVITAMIN ORGANICS, LLC
Reel/Frame 036830/0747 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 24, 2014
From: INNOVITAMIN ORGANICS, LLC
To: SIENA LENDING GROUP LLC
Reel/Frame 034250/0294 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE ASSIGNMENT ORIGINALLY LISTS INNOVITAMIN ORGANICS, LLC AS AN LLC, ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 026778 FRAME 0591. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNEE INNOVITAMIN ORGANICS, LLC IS AN LLC, ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE.. Recorded Dec 17, 2013
From: MARU, ROBERT
To: INNOVITAMIN ORGANICS, LLC
Reel/Frame 031835/0427 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 19, 2011
From: MARU, ROBERT
To: INNOVITAMIN ORGANICS, LLC
Reel/Frame 026778/0591 →
Continuity (1)
Provisional Application 61430596 · Jan 7, 2011