ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 30 -- United States Patent no. 12,370,156, issued on July 29, was assigned to NeoHack Life Sciences LLC (Austin, Texas).

"Compositions and methods of achieving pain relief" was invented by Dale G. Brown (Wharton, Texas) and Ira D. Hill (Meriden, Kan.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The instant invention relates in general to the field of pain relief, and related methods of use, and more particularly, to topical or oral formulations for pain relief. The formulation comprises spilanthol, pellitorine, pro-vitamin B5, and optionally menthol and beta-caryophyllene. The formulations can be used to treat joint pain. The formulations can also be used to treat Alzheimer's disease ...