Stewart F Hughes

US Patent:

20100074969, Mar 25, 2010

Filed:

Sep 21, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/563556

Inventors:

Stewart F. Hughes - Orem UT, US
Curtis A. Hedges - Highland UT, US
G. Paulo Bangerter - American Fork UT, US

Assignee:

UNICITY INTERNATIONAL, INC. - Orem UT

International Classification:

A61K 33/24
A61K 36/886
A61K 31/736
A61K 36/258
A61K 36/31
A61P 3/10
A61P 3/04
A61P 3/00

US Classification:

424655, 424744, 42419518, 424728, 424755

Abstract:

A nutrient fiber matrix and associated methods that help control blood sugar levels is described. The matrix can control blood sugar in a variety of ways. In one possible example, the matrix blocks carbohydrates in a manner that reduces the body's ability to take the carbohydrates into its cells. In another example, the matrix acts to increase a person's energy level and feelings of satiety. Thus, the matrix can reduce the person's desire to consume more food and, thereby, help the person to keep from increasing his or her blood sugar levels by eating more. In still another example, the fiber matrix helps sugars to be absorbed over a longer period of time so as to smooth out and prevent spikes in blood sugar levels.

US Patent:

20080305096, Dec 11, 2008

Filed:

Jun 7, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/759410

Inventors:

Peter J. E. Verdegem - Draper UT, US
Stewart F. Hughes - Orem UT, US
Curtis A. Hedges - Highland UT, US
G. Paulo Bangerter - American Fork UT, US

Assignee:

UNICITY INTERNATIONAL, INC. - Orem UT

International Classification:

A61K 47/06
A61K 31/315
A61K 31/34
A61K 31/355
A61K 33/04
A61K 33/32
A61K 36/45
A61K 47/26
A61P 3/04
A61K 36/73
A61K 36/752
A61K 36/889
A61K 36/8962
A61K 38/43
A61K 38/44

US Classification:

424 944, 424639, 424643, 424650, 424702, 424727, 424735, 424736, 424750, 424754, 424755, 424765, 424777, 424 941, 514458, 514474, 514772, 514777, 514789

Abstract:

A method of providing controlled release of a biologically active substance within a subject's digestive system. The biologically active substance is administered concurrently with one or more soluble fibers in an oral dosage unit. The soluble fibers interact with the biologically active substance within the subject's digestive system to moderate and control the release of the biologically active substances in the subject's bloodstream. This provides more constant blood concentrations of the biologically active substances. The amount of soluble fibers in the oral dosage unit is greater than 40% by weight, and in some cases greater than 50% by weight of the oral dosage unit. The oral dosage unit typically contains from about 1 to 15g of soluble fiber, and in some cases from about 3 to 5g of soluble fiber. The biologically active substance may contain phytonutrients that promote the subject's cardiovascular system, immune system, or weight management.