Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Plant material or plant extract of undetermined constitution... – Containing or obtained from citrus
Reexamination Certificate
2000-05-18
2002-01-22
Weddington, Kevin E. (Department: 1614)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Plant material or plant extract of undetermined constitution...
Containing or obtained from citrus
C514S534000, C514S535000, C514S626000, C514S653000, C514S789000, C514S909000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06340482
ABSTRACT:
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to the use of materials derived from Citrus plants in inducing weight loss, improving physical performance and increasing muscle mass.
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