IP Library Granted Patent US 8,993,033
Granted Patent B2
US 8,993,033 · App. 12/742,778 · Granted Mar 31, 2015

Edible energy composition with low caffeine

Inventor: Manoj Bhargava (Farmington Hills, MI)
Assignee: International IP Holdings, LLC
A23L1/3051A23L1/22A23L1/296A23L1/302A23L2/38A23L2/52A23L2/56A23V2002/00
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Patent No.
US 8,993,033
App. No.
12/742,778
Granted
Mar 31, 2015
Kind
B2
Abstract

An energy composition includes a methylated xanthine, a choline derivative, and at least one flavorant in a sufficient amount to render the energy composition palatable. The energy composition may also include vitamins, amino acids, enzymes, preservatives, and the like.

Claims (39)

1. A complete low-caffeine edible energy composition consisting of:

caffeine in an amount from about 0.00008 g/ml to about 0.0004 g/ml;

a choline derivative in an amount from about 0.0004 g/ml to about 0.009 g/ml;

vitamin B6;

vitamin B12;

folic acid;

niacinamide;

glucuronolactone;

N-acetyl L-tyrosine;

L-phenylalanine;

an acidulant

taurine;

sucralose;

and preservative.

2. The energy composition of claim 1 wherein said caffeine is present in an amount from about 0.0001 g/ml to about 0.0003 g/ml.

3. The energy composition of claim 1 wherein said choline derivative is present in an amount from about 0.0008 g/ml to about 0.007 g/ml.

4. The energy composition of claim 1 wherein said choline derivative is present in an amount from about 0.001 g/ml to about 0.005 g/ml.

5. The energy composition of claim 1 wherein said choline derivative comprises citicoline.

6. The energy composition of claim 1 wherein said N-acetyl L-tyrosine is present in an amount from about 0.001 to about 0.01 g/ml.

7. The energy composition of claim 1 wherein said L-phenylalanine is present in an amount from about 0.001 to about 0.008 g/ml.

8. The energy composition of claim 1 wherein said taurine is present in an amount from about 0.002 to about 0.016 g/ml.

9. The energy composition of claim 1 wherein said glucuronolactone is present in an amount from about 0.001 to about 0.012 g/ml.

10. The energy composition of claim 1 wherein said niacinamide is present in an amount from about 0.001 to about 0.003 g/ml.

11. The energy composition of claim 1 wherein said folic acid is present in an amount from about 0.001 to about 0.0002 g/ml.

12. The energy composition of claim 1 wherein said vitamin B6 is present in an amount from about 0.0003 to about 0.001 g/ml.

13. The energy composition of claim 1 wherein said vitamin B12 is present in an amount from about 0.000001 to about 0.00003 g/ml.

14. A complete low-caffeine edible energy composition consisting of:

caffeine in an amount from about 0.00008 g/ml to about 0.0004 g/ml;

a choline derivative in an amount from about 0.0004 g/ml to about 0.009 g/ml;

vitamin B6;

vitamin B12;

folic acid;

glucuronolactone;

N-acetyl L-tyrosine;

L-phenylalanine;

an acidulant

taurine;

sucralose;

and preservative.

Assignments (10)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 23, 2023
From: KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATOIN, AS AGENT
To: INTERNATIONAL IP HOLDINGS, LLC
Reel/Frame 062783/0252 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 23, 2023
From: INTERNATIONAL IP HOLDINGS, LLC
To: BMO HARRIS BANK N.A., AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 062778/0478 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 10, 2016
From: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: INTERNATIONAL IP HOLDINGS, LLC
Reel/Frame 040588/0452 →
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 14, 2016
From: INTERNATIONAL IP HOLDINGS, LLC
To: KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 040312/0355 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 14, 2016
From: THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
To: INTERNATIONAL IP HOLDINGS, LLC
Reel/Frame 040368/0189 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded May 10, 2013
From: INTERNATIONAL IP HOLDINGS, LLC
To: THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK, A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 030391/0388 →
PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Aug 7, 2012
From: INTERNATIONAL IP HOLDINGS, LLC
To: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, AS NOTES COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 028744/0987 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 6, 2012
From: BIO CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT, INC.
To: INTERNATIONAL IP HOLDINGS LLC
Reel/Frame 028728/0863 →
RELEASE OF PATENTS Recorded Aug 3, 2012
From: FIFTH THIRD BANK
To: BIO CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT, INC.
Reel/Frame 028717/0301 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Sep 27, 2010
From: BIO CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT, INC.
To: FIFTH THIRD BANK, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 025042/0973 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 60988599 · Nov 16, 2007
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