Patents by Inventor Michael Griffin Hayek
Michael Griffin Hayek 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).
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Publication number: 20180000880Abstract: The present invention is based on the discovery that mannoheptulose (mHep) reduces or inhibits the differentiation process of fat stem cells into adipocytes so as to decrease the body's fat storage capacity. Compositions comprising a mHep, process of making the compositions, and methods of using the compositions for treating or preventing overweight and obesity in a mammal, such as, for example, a growing pet (e.g., puppy, kitten), or a spayed/neutered pet, are encompassed by the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2014Publication date: January 4, 2018Applicant: The Iams CompanyInventors: Gary Mitchell Davenport, George S. Roth, Michael Griffin Hayek, Stefan Patrick Massimino, Michael Anthony Ceddia, John Russell Burr
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Publication number: 20170014356Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for enhancing the immune response of a companion animal, comprising administering to a companion animal a composition comprising an effective amount of astaxanthin.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: Mars, IncorporatedInventors: Boon Peng Chew, Michael Griffin Hayek, Jean Soon Park
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Patent number: 9415083Abstract: A method for decreasing inflammation and stress in a mammal comprising; administration to a mammal a composition comprising a glucose anti-metabolite; and wherein said composition comprises amounts of the glucose anti-metabolite sufficient to lower a level of a C-reactive protein in the blood of the mammal subsequent to administration of the glucose anti-metabolite.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2008Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: MARS, INCORPORATEDInventors: Stefan Patrick Massimino, Gary Mitchell Davenport, Michael Griffin Hayek, George Roth, Donald K. Ingram
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Publication number: 20150044174Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for promoting eye health in a companion animal. The composition comprising: at least one polyphenol selected from the group consisting of rosemary, rosemary extract, coffeic acid, coffee extract, turmeric extract, cucurmin, blueberry extract, grapeseed extract, rosemarinic acid, tea extract, and mixtures thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Applicant: THE IAMS COMPANYInventors: Jin Zhang, Michael Griffin Hayek
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Publication number: 20140161913Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for promoting eye health by administering to a companion animal a composition comprising at least one polyphenol selected from the group consisting of rosemary, rosemary extract, coffeic acid, coffee extract, turmeric extract, cucurmin, blueberry extract, grapeseed extract, rosemarinic acid, tea extract, and mixtures thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: The IAMS CompanyInventors: Jin Zhang, Michael Griffin Hayek
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Patent number: 8728559Abstract: Disclosed herein are pet food compositions. In one embodiment, pet food compositions which are described comprise a component selected from 2-deoxy-D-glucose; 5-thio-D-glucose; 3-O-methylglucose; 1,5-anhydro-D-glucitol; 2,5-anhydro-D-mannitol; mannoheptulose; and mixtures thereof. In yet another embodiment, pet food compositions which are described comprise an extract of plant matter selected from avocado, alfalfa, fig, primrose, and mixtures thereof. The pet food compositions may be prepared by any of a variety of processes including, but not limited to, optional processes described herein.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2009Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: The IAMs CompanyInventors: Michael Griffin Hayek, Stefan Patrick Massimino, George Roth
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Patent number: 8691296Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for promoting eye health by administering to a companion animal a composition comprising at least one polyphenol selected from the group consisting of rosemary, rosemary extract, coffeic acid, coffee extract, turmeric extract, cucurmin, blueberry extract, grapeseed extract, rosemarinic acid, tea extract, and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2013Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: The Iams CompanyInventors: Jin Zhang, Michael Griffin Hayek
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Patent number: 8663729Abstract: Disclosed herein are pet food compositions. In one embodiment, pet food compositions which are described comprise a component selected from 2-deoxy-D-glucose; 5-thio-D-glucose; 3-O-methylglucose; 1,5-anhydro-D-glucitol; 2,5-anhydro-D-mannitol; mannoheptulose; and mixtures thereof. In yet another embodiment, pet food compositions which are described comprise an extract of plant matter selected from avocado, alfalfa, fig, primrose, and mixtures thereof. The pet food compositions may be prepared by any of a variety of processes including, but not limited to, optional processes described herein.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2010Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: The Iams CompanyInventors: Michael Griffin Hayek, Stefan Patrick Massimino, George Roth
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Mimicking the Metabolic Effects of Caloric Restriction by Administration of Glucose Anti-Metabolites
Publication number: 20140031313Abstract: Methods of maintaining and/or attenuating a decline in the quality of life of a mammal comprising the step of administering to the mammal a composition comprising an effective amount of mannoheptulose wherein the effective amount of mannoheptulose provides a dosage to the mammal on a daily basis from about 0.001 gram per kilogram of body weight of the mammal to about 1 gram per kilogram of body weight of the mammal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicants: GEROSCIENCE, INC., The Iams CompanyInventors: Josef Pitha, George S. Roth, Michael Griffin Hayek, Stefan Patrick Massimino, Michael Anthony Ceddia -
Patent number: 8563522Abstract: Methods of maintaining and/or attenuating a decline in the quality of life of a mammal comprising the step of administering to the mammal a composition comprising an effective amount of mannoheptulose wherein the effective amount of mannoheptulose provides a dosage to the mammal on a daily basis from about 0.001 gram per kilogram of body weight of the mammal to about 1 gram per kilogram of body weight of the mammal.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2009Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignees: The IAMS Company, GeroScience, Inc.Inventors: Josef Pitha, George S Roth, Michael Griffin Hayek, Stefan Patrick Massimino, Michael Anthony Ceddia, Gary Mitchell Davenport, John Russell Burr
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Patent number: 8389028Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for promoting eye health by administering to a companion animal a composition comprising at least one polyphenol selected from the group consisting of rosemary, rosemary extract, coffeic acid, coffee extract, turmeric extract, cucurmin, blueberry extract, grapeseed extract, rosemarinic acid, tea extract, and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2011Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: The Iams CompanyInventors: Jin Zhang, Michael Griffin Hayek
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Publication number: 20110274782Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for promoting eye health by administering to a companion animal a composition comprising at least one polyphenol selected from the group consisting of rosemary, rosemary extract, coffeic acid, coffee extract, turmeric extract, cucurmin, blueberry extract, grapeseed extract, rosemarinic acid, tea extract, and mixtures thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Inventors: Jin Zhang, Michael Griffin Hayek
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Patent number: 8012513Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for promoting eye health by administering to a companion animal a composition comprising at least one polyphenol selected from the group consisting of rosemary, rosemary extract, coffeic acid, coffee extract, turmeric extract, cucurmin, blueberry extract, grapeseed extract, rosemarinic acid, tea extract, and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2007Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jin Zhang, Michael Griffin Hayek
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Publication number: 20100233756Abstract: Kibble-type animal feeds and pet foods including a vegetable protein-based core matrix and a coating of a fat and at least one additive are described. The coating may include a probiotic enriched coating. Methods of forming the kibble-type animal feeds and pet foods are also described. Probiotic coating for a kibble showing acceptable stability and bioactivity are disclosed and methods for assessing the bioactivity of a probiotic in a food composition are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2009Publication date: September 16, 2010Inventors: Gregory Dean Sunvold, John Leslie Brent, JR., Patrick Joseph Corrigan, Michael Griffin Hayek
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Publication number: 20100233320Abstract: Kibble-type animal feeds and pet foods including a vegetable protein-based core matrix and a coating of a fat and at least one additive are described. The coating may include a probiotic enriched coating. Methods of forming the kibble-type animal feeds and pet foods are also described. Probiotic coating for a kibble showing acceptable stability and bioactivity are disclosed and methods for assessing the bioactivity of a probiotic in a food composition are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2009Publication date: September 16, 2010Inventors: Gregory Dean Sunvold, John Leslie Brent, JR., Patrick Joseph Corrigan, Michael Griffin Hayek
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Publication number: 20100159113Abstract: Disclosed herein are pet food compositions. In one embodiment, pet food compositions which are described comprise a component selected from 2-deoxy-D-glucose; 5-thio-D-glucose; 3-O-methylglucose; 1,5-anhydro-D-glucitol; 2,5-anhydro-D-mannitol; mannoheptulose; and mixtures thereof. In yet another embodiment, pet food compositions which are described comprise an extract of plant matter selected from avocado, alfalfa, fig, primrose, and mixtures thereof. The pet food compositions may be prepared by any of a variety of processes including, but not limited to, optional processes described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2010Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: Michael Griffin Hayek, Stefan Patrick Massimino, George Roth
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Publication number: 20100159066Abstract: Disclosed herein are pet food compositions. In one embodiment, pet food compositions which are described comprise a component selected from 2-deoxy-D-glucose; 5-thio-D-glucose; 3-O-methylglucose; 1,5-anhydro-D-glucitol; 2,5-anhydro-D-mannitol; mannoheptulose; and mixtures thereof. In yet another embodiment, pet food compositions which are described comprise an extract of plant matter selected from avocado, alfalfa, fig, primrose, and mixtures thereof. The pet food compositions may be prepared by any of a variety of processes including, but not limited to, optional processes described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2010Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: Michael Griffin Hayek, Stefan Patrick Massimino, George Roth
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Publication number: 20100159103Abstract: Disclosed herein are pet food compositions. In one embodiment, pet food compositions which are described comprise a component selected from 2-deoxy-D-glucose; 5-thio-D-glucose; 3-O-methylglucose; 1,5-anhydro-D-glucitol; 2,5-anhydro-D-mannitol; mannoheptulose; and mixtures thereof. In yet another embodiment, pet food compositions which are described comprise an extract of plant matter selected from avocado, alfalfa, fig, primrose, and mixtures thereof. The pet food compositions may be prepared by any of a variety of processes including, but not limited to, optional processes described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2010Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: Michael Griffin Hayek, Stefan Patrick Massimino, George Roth
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Publication number: 20100159074Abstract: Disclosed herein are pet food compositions. In one embodiment, pet food compositions which are described comprise a component selected from 2-deoxy-D-glucose; 5-thio-D-glucose; 3-O-methylglucose; 1,5-anhydro-D-glucitol; 2,5-anhydro-D-mannitol; mannoheptulose; and mixtures thereof. In yet another embodiment, pet food compositions which are described comprise an extract of plant matter selected from avocado, alfalfa, fig, primrose, and mixtures thereof. The pet food compositions may be prepared by any of a variety of processes including, but not limited to, optional processes described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2010Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventors: Michael Griffin Hayek, Stefan Patrick Massimino, George Roth
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Publication number: 20100092642Abstract: Disclosed herein are pet food compositions. In one embodiment, pet food compositions which are described comprise a component selected from 2-deoxy-D-glucose; 5-thio-D-glucose; 3-O-methylglucose; 1,5-anhydro-D-glucitol; 2,5-anhydro-D-mannitol; mannoheptulose; and mixtures thereof. In yet another embodiment, pet food compositions which are described comprise an extract of plant matter selected from avocado, alfalfa, fig, primrose, and mixtures thereof. The pet food compositions may be prepared by any of a variety of processes including, but not limited to, optional processes described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventors: Michael Griffin Hayek, Stefan Patrick Massimino, George Roth