Patents by Inventor Kyle McKinney

Kyle McKinney 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).

  • Systems and methods for adjusting animal feed
    Patent number: 10537122
    Abstract: The present application provides systems and methods for analyzing animal feeds and for adjusting animal feeds to improve the digestibility of animal feed components. Digestibility of animal feed can be determined by performing in vitro digestion of the feed and analyzing concentrations of residual components in the digested feed by NIR spectroscopy. Animal feed compositions can be adjusted to improve digestibility of components in the feed. The systems and methods of the present application can be used to determine the effect of an additive on the digestibility of feed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Alltech, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle McKinney, Allyson Lovell, Benjamin Henry, Patrick Becker, Rebecca A. Timmons
  • Systems and methods for computer models of animal feed
    Patent number: 9672331
    Abstract: The present application provides systems and methods for analyzing animal feeds and for adjusting animal feeds to improve the digestibility of animal feed components. Digestibility of animal feed can be determined by performing in vitro digestion of the feed and analyzing concentrations of residual components in the digested feed by NIR spectroscopy. Animal feed compositions can be adjusted to improve digestibility of components in the feed. The systems and methods of the present application can be used to determine the effect of an additive on the digestibility of feed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: ALLTECH, INC.
    Inventors: Kyle McKinney, Allyson Lovell, Benjamin Henry, Patrick Becker, Rebecca A. Timmons
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADJUSTING ANIMAL FEED
    Publication number: 20150168364
    Abstract: The present application provides systems and methods for analyzing animal feeds and for adjusting animal feeds to improve the digestibility of animal feed components. Digestibility of animal feed can be determined by performing in vitro digestion of the feed and analyzing concentrations of residual components in the digested feed by NIR spectroscopy. Animal feed compositions can be adjusted to improve digestibility of components in the feed. The systems and methods of the present application can be used to determine the effect of an additive on the digestibility of feed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: Alltech, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle McKinney, Allyson Lovell, Benjamin Henry, Patrick Becker, Rebecca A. Timmons
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMPUTER MODELS OF ANIMAL FEED
    Publication number: 20150169847
    Abstract: The present application provides systems and methods for analyzing animal feeds and for adjusting animal feeds to improve the digestibility of animal feed components. Digestibility of animal feed can be determined by performing in vitro digestion of the feed and analyzing concentrations of residual components in the digested feed by NIR spectroscopy. Animal feed compositions can be adjusted to improve digestibility of components in the feed. The systems and methods of the present application can be used to determine the effect of an additive on the digestibility of feed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: ALLTECH, INC.
    Inventors: Kyle McKinney, Allyson Lovell, Benjamin Henry, Patrick Becker, Rebecca A. Timmons
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANALYZING ANIMAL FEED
    Publication number: 20140273048
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for analyzing animal feeds. In particular, the present disclosure relates to in vitro systems and methods for analyzing animal feed for metabolism of nutrients and energy sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Alltech, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle McKinney, Allyson Lovell, Benjamin Henry, Patrick Becker, Rebecca A. Timmons
  • Method of Conducting a Racing Series
    Publication number: 20130181405
    Abstract: A method of conducting a racing series for competitors and team owners is disclosed. The racing series has a plurality of races divided into a first and second set of races with competitors racing in both sets of races. The competitors and team owners are awarded points after each race, with those points being adjusted between the two sets of races. The points of only a predetermined number of competitors and/or team owners are adjusted between the sets of races. Awards, including a championship, are awarded based on the points accumulated during the racing series.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Inventors: Brian Z. France, III, Mike Helton, Steve O'Donnell, Robin Pemberton, Jim Cassidy, John Darby, David Hoots, Mason Vincent, Tom Swindell, Steve Lowery, Kyle McKinney
  • Fabric and bead combination for an awning
    Patent number: D660456
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Inventor: Kennon Kyle McKinney