Patents Assigned to John I. Haas
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Patent number: 11479745Abstract: The present invention relates to new products and processes for making and using hop extract products comprising hop oils present in amounts between about 6 mL/100 g to about 40 mL/100 g, or more. The oil enriched hop extracts of the present invention also contain higher proportions of oil relative to other hop components typically found in hop extracts. Production of the oil enriched hop extracts may comprise a partial or a first extraction of hop materials. In one preferred embodiment, such extraction may occur under pressures of 1700 psi to about 3700 psi for less than three hours. The enriched oil extracts of the present invention can be used to produce beers having enhanced aroma and flavor profiles. The present invention also relates to products and processes for making and using second extractions of hop materials comprising alpha acids present in amounts of, for example, about 50% to about 70% (w/w).Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2018Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: John I. Haas, Inc.Inventors: Alex Byelashov, Mark Bossert, Virgil McDonald, Michael Visgil, Victor Algazzali, Wendy Ann Lopez
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Patent number: 11229211Abstract: The present invention relates to a formula or composition for use in reducing a honey bee parasitic mite infestation that may comprise, for example, a liquid, solid, or paste composition, comprising about 5-20% beta acids (about 5-75% by weight), about 5-75% by weight propylene glycol, about 5-75% by weight polysorbate 60, about 0.5-35% of a thixotropic material comprising, for example, fumed silica, and/or about 0.5-5% of an antioxidant comprising, for example, ascorbic acid, the composition is active against parasitic mites for more than about 14 days in the bee hives. Compositions of the present invention provide effective control, treatment, or prevention of honey bee parasitic mite infestation by inclusion of, for example, certain excipients that retard beta acid oxidation, prolong availability of active ingredient for bee uptake, improve convenience for beekeepers, or both retard beta acid oxidation and prolong the availability of active ingredient for bee uptake.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2019Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: John I. Haas, Inc.Inventors: Shashank Gaur, Fabiana Ahumada, Alex Byelashov
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Publication number: 20200397029Abstract: The present invention relates to natural aqueous essence compositions comprised of flavor and aroma constituents from hops. The invention also relates to methods for adding flavor and aroma to beers, ciders, meads, or other fermented beverages, as well as other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages such as seltzers, flavored waters, and teas where a hop-derived flavor and aroma is desired. The aqueous essence compositions are comprised of compounds that are naturally present in hops or in beer and/or result from processes that occur during brewing or in the aqueous processing of hop cones, hop pellets, or other solids separated from the hop plant (Humulus lupulus). The present invention also relates to the process by which aroma and flavor components are released and isolated from hops in a process that involves steam stripping, concentration, and collection of valuable aroma- and flavor-active hop constituents.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicant: John I. Haas, Inc.Inventors: Oleksandr Byelashov, Victor Alexander Algazzali, Phillip Kim Chou, Michael Visgil, Brian Patrick Buffin
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Patent number: 9545110Abstract: As described below, the present invention features methods and compositions for controlling a honey bee parasitic mite or for the treatment or prevention of a parasitic mite infestation in a honey bee hive. In particular embodiments, the invention provides a miticidal delivery device, wherein the device is a corrugated strip comprising a liquid composition comprising at least about 15% potassium salts of hop beta acids, solvent and an emulsifier.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2014Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: JOHN I. HAAS, INC.Inventors: Gene Probasco, Lloyd Schantz, Mark M. Bossert
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Patent number: 9295252Abstract: As described below, the present invention provides methods and compositions for controlling the honey bee parasitic mite Tropilaelaps. In addition, the invention features compositions useful for the treatment or prevention of a Tropilaelaps parasitic mite infestation in a honey bee hive.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2013Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: John I. Haas, Inc.Inventors: Gene Probasco, Fabiana Ahumada, Lloyd Schantz
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Patent number: 8414934Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for treating or preventing infestation of a site with a spider.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: John I. Haas, Inc.Inventor: Gene Probasco
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Publication number: 20130018106Abstract: A method of using hop acids for increasing food and energy uptake from feed by livestock is described which includes delivering the hop acids for oral ingestion to the animals by mixing the acids with livestock feed. The acids are mixed with the feed in an amount to inhibit certain types of undesirable bacteria in the livestock's digestive system, thereby increasing the production of propionate and lactate and decreasing the production of methane gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: John I. Haas, Inc.Inventor: John Paul Maye
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Patent number: 8197863Abstract: A method of using hop acids for increasing food and energy uptake from feed by livestock is described which includes delivering the hop acids for oral ingestion to the animals by mixing the acids with livestock feed. The acids are mixed with the feed in an amount to inhibit certain types of undesirable bacteria in the livestock's digestive system, thereby increasing the production of propionate and lactate and decreasing the production of methane gas.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2010Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: John I. Haas, Inc.Inventor: John Paul Maye
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Patent number: 8153146Abstract: The invention is an organic pesticide or fungicide made from components of hop extract by preparing stable aqueous emulsions of hop acids and other hop extract components. The hop acids and other hop extract components are suspended as stable, colloidal preparations in water, which can be sprayed on plants for pest control.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2004Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: John I. HaasInventors: Gene Probasco, Mark M. Bossert, David W. Hysert
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Publication number: 20100247708Abstract: A method of using hop acids for increasing food and energy uptake from feed by livestock is described which includes delivering the hop acids for oral ingestion to the animals by mixing the acids with livestock feed. The acids are mixed with the feed in an amount to inhibit certain types of undesirable bacteria in the livestock's digestive system, thereby increasing the production of propionate and lactate and decreasing the production of methane gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: JOHN I. HAAS INC.Inventor: John Paul Maye
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Patent number: 7767234Abstract: As described below, the present invention provides methods and compositions for controlling a honey bee parasitic mite. In addition, the invention features compositions useful for the treatment or prevention of a parasitic mite infestation in a honey bee hive.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2006Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: John I. Haas, Inc.Inventor: Gene Probasco
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Publication number: 20090104288Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and compositions to prevent or treat a honey bee pathogen infection (e.g., Melissococcus plutonis, Paenibacillus larvae, Ascosphaera apis). Specifically, the invention provides for the treatment or prevention of European or American foulbrood or chalkbrood. In addition, the invention provides methods for controlling Varroa mites that can weaken a hive or act as vectors for bacterial diseases. In further embodiments, the invention provides for the treatment or prevention of hive infestations with Lepidopteran pests, such as the wax moth (Galleria mellonella).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2007Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: John I. Haas, Inc.Inventor: Gene Probasco
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Publication number: 20090042276Abstract: Six hop acids are common to hops and beer: alpha acid, beta acids, isoalpha acids, rho-isoalpha acids, tetrahydro-isoalpha acids, and hexahydro-isoalpha acids. The six hop acids were tested to determine which were the most effective in inhibiting the growth of bacteria common to fuel ethanol production. The bacteria used in the tests were Lactobacillus brevis and Lactobacillus fermentum. The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of the hop acids were determined using MRS-broth. Molasses mash and wheat mashes were used as the growth media for the fermentations. In all cases the hop acids controlled the growth of these two lactobacillus bacteria with tetrahydroisoalpha acid, hexahydroisoalpha acid, and isoalpha acid killing the most bacteria at the lowest MIC. Treating yeast propagators, steep tanks, and fermenters with a minimum inhibitory concentration of hop acids will stop bacteria growth, increase ethanol yields and avoid the need for antibiotics.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Applicant: John I. HaasInventor: John P. Maye
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Publication number: 20080213342Abstract: A method of using hop acids for increasing food and energy uptake from feed by livestock is described which includes delivering the hop acids for oral ingestion to the animals by mixing the acids with livestock feed. The acids are mixed with the feed in an amount to inhibit certain types of undesirable bacteria in the livestock's digestive system, thereby increasing the production of propionate and lactate and decreasing the production of methane gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2008Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: John I. HaasInventor: John Paul Maye
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Patent number: 7090873Abstract: A method of using hop acids for increasing food and energy uptake from feed by livestock is described which includes delivering the hop acids for oral ingestion to the animals by mixing the acids with livestock feed. The acids are mixed with the feed in an amount to inhibit certain types of undesirable bacteria in the livestock's digestive system, thereby increasing the production of propionate and lactate and decreasing the production of methane gas.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2003Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: John I. Haas, Inc.Inventor: John Paul Maye
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Patent number: PP13128Abstract: A new and distinct triploid hop, Humulus lupulus, plant named ‘Millennium-48’ selected from the progeny of tetraploid ‘Nugget’×proprietary line No. ‘833-53M’, characterized by a high yield and resistance to powdery mildew. Harvest maturity is late, similar to ‘Nugget’ and following ‘Galena’ by about 1 week.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1999Date of Patent: October 29, 2002Assignee: John I. Haas, Inc.Inventor: Eugene G. Probasco
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Patent number: PP13129Abstract: A new and distinct triploid hop, Humulus lupulus, plant named ‘Millennium-MiddleLate’ selected from the progeny of tetraploid ‘Nugget’×proprietary line No. ‘833-53M’, characterized by an unusually high precentage of alpha-acids, coupled with a high yield and resistance to powdery mildew. Harvest maturity is medium-late, similar to ‘Nugget’ and following ‘Galena’ by about 1 week.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1999Date of Patent: October 29, 2002Assignee: John I. Haas, Inc.Inventor: Eugene G. Probasco
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Patent number: PP13132Abstract: A new and distinct triploid hop, Humulus lupulus, plant named ‘Millennium-44’ selected from the progeny of tetraploid ‘Nugget’×proprietary line No. ‘833-53M’, characterized by a high percentage of alpha-acids and a high alpha/beta ratio, coupled with a high yield and resistance to powdery mildew. Harvest maturity is medium-late, similar to ‘Nugget’ and following ‘Galena’ by about 1 week.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1999Date of Patent: October 29, 2002Assignee: John I. Haas, Inc.Inventor: Eugene G. Probasco
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Patent number: PP13311Abstract: A new and distinct triploid hop, Humulus lupulus, plant named ‘Millennium-Late’ selected from the progeny of tetraploid ‘Nugget’×prorietary line No. ‘833-53M’, characterized by a high percentage of alpha-acids, a higher alpha/beta ratio, significantly higher percentages of humulene and caryophyllene, coupled with a high yield and resistance to powdery mildew. Harvest maturity is late, similar to ‘Nugget’ and following ‘Galena’ by about 1 week.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1999Date of Patent: December 3, 2002Assignee: John I. Haas, Inc.Inventor: Eugene G. Probasco
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Patent number: PP11615Abstract: A new and distinct variety of hop, Humulus lupulus L., characterized by a semi-dwarf stature and named `H900323-5`, has an unusually high percentage of alpha-acids in its resin, early maturity and a resonable projected cone yield on low trellis. The new variety was cultivated as a result of a cross at a greenhouse in Yakima, Wash., United States, and has been asexually reproduced in Yakima, Wash., United States.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 1996Date of Patent: November 7, 2000Assignee: John I. Haas, Inc.Inventor: Gene Probasco