Patents by Inventor Edgar W. Johnson

Edgar W. Johnson 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).

  • PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF OSTEOCHONDROSIS IN ANIMALS AND HUMANS
    Publication number: 20120328715
    Abstract: A method of preventing or treating osteochondrosis comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a boron containing compound to a mammal in need of such treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventor: Edgar W. Johnson
  • PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF OSTEOCHONDROSIS IN ANIMALS AND HUMANS
    Publication number: 20100226900
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for preventing and treating osteochondrosis and lameness by administration of supplemental boron containing compounds to animals and humans. The supplemental boron containing compounds are provided in animal feed compositions or as supplements for animal feed. Also provided by this invention are animal feed compositions that are supplemented with boron containing compounds and which have reduced phosphorus content. The invention also provides a method for decreasing the amount of phosphorus excreted by an animal, a method of increasing the efficiency of absorption of phosphorus by an animal, a method of reducing environmental phosphorus pollution by administering supplemental boron to the animal. The invention also provides a method of reducing pre-weaning mortality in an animal by feeding pregnant, nursing or lactating animals by administering supplemental boron containing compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: U.S. Borax Inc.
    Inventor: Edgar W. Johnson
  • PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF OSTEOCHONDROSIS IN ANIMALS AND HUMANS
    Publication number: 20090214500
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for preventing and treating osteochondrosis by administration of supplemental boron containing compounds to animals and humans. The supplemental boron containing compounds are provided in animal feed compositions or as supplements for animal feed. Also provided by this invention are animal feed compositions that are supplemented with boron containing compounds and which have reduced phosphorus content. The invention also provides a method for treating or preventing osteochondrosis in animals or humans by the administration of supplemental boron containing compounds. The invention also provides a method for decreasing the amount of phosphorus excreted by an animal, a method of increasing the efficiency of absorption of phosphorus by an animal, a method of reducing environmental phosphorus pollution by administering supplemental boron to the animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: U.S. Borax Inc.
    Inventors: Edgar W. Johnson, Larry M. Jayroe