Patents by Inventor Johnny A. Lopez

Johnny A. Lopez 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).

  • Method for decreasing skeletal muscle damage and/or oxidative stress in mammals
    Patent number: 10016382
    Abstract: A method for reducing muscle damage and/or oxidative stress in active mammals as disclosed. In one embodiment, the mammals are administered a carnitine supplement. The L-carnitine supplement may be administered without any other pharmaceutical or drug products. After physical activity the L-carnitine supplement can lower myoglobin, TBARS, and creatine kinase in the bloodstream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Lonza Inc.
    Inventors: Johnny Lopez, Kevin Owen, Jason Woodworth, Craig Coon, George Collings
  • Methods for increasing oil palm yield
    Patent number: 9839215
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of using 1-naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA), or a salt thereof, alone or in combination with aminoethoxyvinylglycine (AVG), or a salt thereof, on oil palm before harvest to increase oil production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: VALENT BIOSCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andrew Rath, Peter D. Petracek, Johnny Lopez, Max G. Villalobos Acuna, Gregory D. Venburg, Warren E. Shafer
  • Synergistic combination to improve grape color and to alter sensory characteristics of wine
    Patent number: 9808004
    Abstract: This invention describes the use of S-abscisic acid (S-ABA) and ethylene producing-agents such as ethephon to synergistically improve red color in grapes and to alter the sensory characteristics of wine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Valent BioSciences Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory D. Venburg, Rick Hopkins, Johnny A. Lopez, Prem Warrior, Andrew Rath, Schalk Reynolds, Peter D. Petracek
  • OIL PALM FRUIT APPLICATION METHODS
    Publication number: 20170094967
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device and methods for efficient application of liquid treatment substances to oil palm fruit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew Rath, Peter D. Petracek, Johnny Lopez, Max G. Villalobos Acuna, Gregory D. Venburg, Warren E. Shafer
  • METHODS FOR INCREASING OIL PALM YIELD
    Publication number: 20170064948
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of using 1-naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA), or a salt thereof, alone or in combination with aminoethoxyvinylglycine (AVG), or a salt thereof, on oil palm before harvest to increase oil production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew Rath, Peter D. Petracek, Johnny Lopez, Max G. Villalobos Acuna, Gregory D. Venburg, Warren E. Shafer
  • METHOD FOR DECREASING SKELETAL MUSCLE DAMAGE AND/OR OXIDATIVE STRESS IN MAMMALS
    Publication number: 20150359769
    Abstract: A method for reducing muscle damage and/or oxidative stress in active mammals as disclosed. In one embodiment, the mammals are administered a carnitine supplement. The L-carnitine supplement may be administered without any other pharmaceutical or drug products. After physical activity the L-carnitine supplement can lower myoglobin, TBARS, and creatine kinase in the bloodstream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Johnny Lopez, Kevin Owen, Jason Woodworth, Craig Coon, George Collings
  • SYNERGISTIC COMBINATION TO IMPROVE GRAPE COLOR AND TO ALTER SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS OF WINE
    Publication number: 20150230463
    Abstract: This invention describes the use of S-abscisic acid (S-ABA) and ethylene producing-agents such as ethephon to synergistically improve red color in grapes and to alter the sensory characteristics of wine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Gregory D. Venburg, Rick Hopkins, Johnny A. Lopez, Prem Warrior, Andrew Rath, Schalk Reynolds, Peter D. Petracek
  • Synergistic combination to improve grape color and to alter sensory characteristics of wine
    Patent number: 9040460
    Abstract: This invention describes the use of S-abscisic acid (S-ABA) and ethylene producing-agents such as ethephon to synergistically improve red color in grapes and to alter the sensory characteristics of wine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Valent BioSciences Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory D. Venburg, Rick Hopkins, Johnny A. Lopez, Prem Warrior, Andrew Rath, Schalk Reynolds, Peter D. Petracek
  • Use of abscisic acid combinations for thinning
    Patent number: 8440592
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the treatment of a plant at the flowering or fruiting stage with an effective amount of abscisic acid, its analogs or derivatives and salts thereof to reduce the number of fruits that the plant sets and grows to maturity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Valent BioSciences Corporation
    Inventors: Derek D. Woolard, Peter D. Petracek, Michael Schroeder, Johnny A. Lopez, Schalk Reynolds, Gregory Clarke, Prem Warrior, Rick Hopkins
  • USE OF ABSCISIC ACID COMBINATIONS FOR THINNING
    Publication number: 20120220458
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the treatment of a plant at the flowering or fruiting stage with an effective amount of abscisic acid, its analogs or derivatives and salts thereof to reduce the number of fruits that the plant sets and grows to maturity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventors: Derek D. Woolard, Peter D. Petracek, Michael Schroeder, Johnny A. Lopez, Schalk Reynolds, Gregory Clarke, Prem Warrior
  • Use of abscisic acid combinations for thinning
    Patent number: 8173577
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the treatment of a plant at the flowering or fruiting stage with an effective amount of abscisic acid, its analogs or derivatives and salts thereof to reduce the number of fruits that the plant sets and grows to maturity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Valent BioSciences Corporation
    Inventors: Derek D. Woolard, Peter D. Petracek, Michael Schroeder, Johnny A. Lopez, Schalk Reynolds, Gregory Clarke, Prem Warrior
  • SYNERGISTIC COMBINATION TO IMPROVE GRAPE COLOR AND TO ALTER SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS OF WINE
    Publication number: 20090124503
    Abstract: This invention describes the use of S-abscisic acid (S-ABA) and ethylene producing-agents such as ethephon to synergistically improve red color in grapes and to alter the sensory characteristics of wine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Gregory D. Venburg, Rick Hopkins, Johnny A. Lopez, Prem Warrior, Andrew Rath, Schalk Reynolds, Peter D. Petracek
  • Use of abscisic acid combinations for thinning
    Publication number: 20080254984
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the treatment of a plant at the flowering or fruiting stage with an effective amount of abscisic acid, its analogs or derivatives and salts thereof to reduce the number of fruits that the plant sets and grows to maturity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventors: Derek D. Woolard, Peter D. Petracek, Michael Schroeder, Johnny A. Lopez, Schalk Reynolds, Gregory Clarke, Prem Warrior