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Granted Patent B2
US 12,604,918 · App. 17/793,949 · Granted Apr 21, 2026

Synergistic compositions

Inventors: John Howie (Weston, GB); Glenn Vile (Weston, GB)
Assignee: Lintbells Limited
A23L17/50A23D9/00A23K10/22A23K20/158A23L17/30A23L33/12A23V2002/00
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Patent No.
US 12,604,918
App. No.
17/793,949
Granted
Apr 21, 2026
Kind
B2
Abstract

The invention concerns novel compositions, comprising at least 2 different sources of ω-3 fatty acids, including wherein hoki roe at 5% (w/w) in powder or oil form and green-lipped mussel in powder or oil form. The compositions are particularly useful as/in supplements and/or animal or human food stuffs. The invention may further relate to the maintenance or treatment of human and veterinary conditions, such as use in the improvement of inflammation or joint related disorders that maybe associated with inflammation.

Claims (10)

1 . A composition comprising a blend of two different oil components, the blend consisting of:

a green-lipped mussel (GLM) oil; and

at least 5% (w/w) of a Hoki Roe (HR) oil,

wherein the composition synergistically inhibits COX2 activity.

2 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein the two different oil components together provides at least 3.3% total ω-3 fatty acids in the composition.

3 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein the HR oil is present in a range from 5% to 95% (w/w) of the total composition.

4 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein the GLM oil comprises a total ω-3 fatty acid content in a range of 2.0% to 5.0% (w/w).

5 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein the HR oil comprises a total ω-3 fatty acid content from 2% to 20% (w/w).

6 . A food stuff, nutraceutical or supplement comprising the composition of claim 1 .

7 . The food stuff, nutraceutical or supplement of claim 6 , further comprising one or more excipients selected from Glucosamine and/or Hyaluronic Acid.

Assignments (3)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 19, 2026
From: LINTBELLS LIMITED
To: CRESTLINE DIRECT FINANCE, L.P., AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 074692/0233 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE 2ND ASSIGNOR'S FIRST NAME PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 061150 FRAME 0018. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNMENT. Recorded Dec 21, 2023
From: HOWIE, JOHN; VILE, GLENN
To: LINTBELLS LIMITED
Reel/Frame 066090/0111 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 20, 2022
From: HOWIE, JOHN; VILE, GLEN
To: LINTBELLS LIMITED
Reel/Frame 061150/0018 →
Priority Claims (1)
GB 2000879 · Jan 21, 2020 · national
Continuity (2)
Continuation In Part 16748580 · Jan 21, 2020
Related Publication 20230068175A1 · Mar 2, 2023
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