Patents by Inventor Derek McLean

Derek McLean has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10660930
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns embodiments of a combination and/or composition comprising bacillus, and yucca, quillaja or both. Embodiments of methods of making and using the combination and/or composition also are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the combination and/or composition may be used to improve feed conversion rates in animals. In some embodiments the animals are avians; in other embodiments, the animals are non-avians. Embodiments of the disclosed combination can comprise a first composition comprising Quillaja saponaria, Yucca schidigera, or both, and Bacillus coagulans. Embodiments of the disclosed composition can comprise Quillaja saponaria, Yucca schidigera, or both, and Bacillus coagulans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignees: Phibro Animal Health Corporation, Desert King International LLC
    Inventors: David Calabotta, Wendell Knehans, Derek McLean
  • Publication number: 20200093158
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of compositions and combinations that can be used in combination with animal food. In some embodiments, the combinations comprise various compositions that can provide health benefits for animals, such as domestic or companion animals and/or feed animals. The combinations can be used to help maintain and/or promote animal health and well-being, and in some embodiments can help promote an increase in animal longevity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Applicant: OmniGen Research, LLC
    Inventors: David Calabotta, James D. Chapman, Tim Costigan, Neil E. Forsberg, Wendell Knehans, Derek McLean, Steven B. Puntenney, Angela D. Rowson
  • Publication number: 20190374622
    Abstract: Embodiments of a composition comprising silica, mineral clay, mannans, or any combination thereof are disclosed. The composition may further comprise glucan. The composition is administered to an animal that will be administered, or has been administered, a growth promotant. The growth promotant may be a ?-agonist, antibiotic, steroid or hormone. The composition is fed to the animal for a period of time before administration of the growth promotant, during administration of the growth promotant, and/or after administration of the growth promotant. Administration of the composition to the animal ameliorates, or prevents development of, at least one deleterious symptom or sign, such as a deleterious symptom or sign potentially associated with administration of the growth promotant. Embodiments of a composition comprising (i) a growth promotant and (ii) glucan, silica, mineral clay, mannans, or any combination thereof also are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Applicant: OmniGen Research, LLC
    Inventors: Steven B. Puntenney, Neil E. Forsberg, James D. Chapman, Kevin DeHaan, Troy Wistuba, Derek McLean, David Calabotta, Shelby Armstrong, Jennifer Branson
  • Publication number: 20180256667
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns embodiments of a combination and/or composition comprising bacillus, and yucca, quillaja or both. Embodiments of methods of making and using the combination and/or composition also are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the combination and/or composition may be used to improve feed conversion rates in animals. In some embodiments the animals are avians; in other embodiments, the animals are non-avians. Embodiments of the disclosed combination can comprise a first composition comprising Quillaja saponaria, Yucca schidigera, or both, and Bacillus coagulans. Embodiments of the disclosed composition can comprise Quillaja saponaria, Yucca schidigera, or both, and Bacillus coagulans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicants: Phibro Animal Health Corporation, Desert King International, LLC
    Inventors: David Calabotta, Wendell Knehans, Derek McLean
  • Patent number: 9999648
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns embodiments of a combination and/or composition comprising bacillus, and yucca, quillaja or both. Embodiments of methods of making and using the combination and/or composition also are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the combination and/or composition may be used to improve feed conversion rates in animals. In some embodiments the animals are avians; in other embodiments, the animals are non-avians. Embodiments of the disclosed combination can comprise a first composition comprising Quillaja saponaria, Yucca schidigera, or both, and Bacillus coagulans. Embodiments of the disclosed composition can comprise Quillaja saponaria, Yucca schidigera, or both, and Bacillus coagulans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignees: Phibro Animal Health Corporation, Desert King International, LLC
    Inventors: David Calabotta, Wendell Knehans, Derek McLean
  • Publication number: 20170202244
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of compositions and combinations that can be used in combination with animal food. In some embodiments, the combinations comprise various compositions that can provide health benefits for animals, such as domestic or companion animals and/or feed animals. The combinations can be used to help maintain and/or promote animal health and well-being, and in some embodiments can help promote an increase in animal longevity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Applicant: OmniGen Research, LLC
    Inventors: David Calabotta, James D. Chapman, Tim Costigan, Neil E. Forsberg, Wendell Knehans, Derek McLean, Steven B. Puntenney, Angela D. Rowson
  • Publication number: 20150250842
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns embodiments of a combination and/or composition comprising bacillus, and yucca, quillaja or both. Embodiments of methods of making and using the combination and/or composition also are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the combination and/or composition may be used to improve feed conversion rates in animals. In some embodiments the animals are avians; in other embodiments, the animals are non-avians. Embodiments of the disclosed combination can comprise a first composition comprising Quillaja saponaria, Yucca schidigera, or both, and Bacillus coagulans. Embodiments of the disclosed composition can comprise Quillaja saponaria, Yucca schidigera, or both, and Bacillus coagulans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: Phibro Animal Health Corporation
    Inventors: David Calabotta, Wendell Knehans, Derek McLean
  • Publication number: 20150209416
    Abstract: Embodiments of a composition comprising silica, mineral clay, mannans, or any combination thereof are disclosed. The composition may further comprise glucan. The composition is administered to an animal that will be administered, or has been administered, a growth promotant. The growth promotant may be a ?-agonist, antibiotic, steroid or hormone. The composition is fed to the animal for a period of time before administration of the growth promotant, during administration of the growth promotant, and/or after administration of the growth promotant. Administration of the composition to the animal ameliorates, or prevents development of, at least one deleterious symptom or sign, such as a deleterious symptom or sign potentially associated with administration of the growth promotant. Embodiments of a composition comprising (i) a growth promotant and (ii) glucan, silica, mineral clay, mannans, or any combination thereof also are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: OmniGen Resarch, LLC
    Inventors: Steven B. Puntenney, Neil E. Forsberg, James D. Chapman, Kevin DeHaan, Troy Wistuba, Derek McLean, David Calabotta, Shelby Armstrong, Jennifer Branson