Patents by Inventor Nicholi Vorsa

Nicholi Vorsa 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).

  • Publication number: 20160150693
    Abstract: A new cranberry variety distinguished by early mid-season ripening period, precocious cropping, high productivity, and moderate-to-high fruit anthocyanin development, as compared to the currently cultivated commercial varieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Applicant: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Nicholi Vorsa, Jennifer Johnson-Cicalese
  • Publication number: 20160150694
    Abstract: A new cranberry variety distinguished by mid-season ripening, round to ovate fruit, high productivity, and moderate fruit anthocyanin development, as compared to the currently cultivated commercial varieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Applicant: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Nicholi Vorsa, Jennifer Johnson-Cicalese
  • Publication number: 20110302678
    Abstract: A new cranberry variety distinguished by very early season ripening, with exceptional early and high fruit anthocyanin (TAcy), as compared to the currently cultivated commercial varieties, with high fruit quality, and very suitable for the fresh fruit market.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventor: Nicholi Vorsa
  • Publication number: 20110195138
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to extracts of cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon) comprising either mixed flavonols that are substantially free of anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins or a purified cranberry flavonol compound, including myricetin-3-?-xylopyranoside, quercetin-3-?-glucoside, quercetin-3-?-arabinopyranoside, 3?-methoxyquercetin-3-?-xylopyranoside, quercetin-3-O-(6?-p-coumaroyl)-?-galactoside, and quercetin-3-O-(6?-benzoyl)-?-galactoside. The present invention also embodies the use of those extracts, as well as extracts comprising the cranberry flavonol compound quercetin-3-?-arabinofuranoside, for the treatment of inflammatory disorders. Pharmaceutical, food, dietary supplement, and cosmetic compositions utilizing the extracts or compounds of the present invention are also recited.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2008
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventors: Nicholi Vorsa, Irina O. Vvedenskaya, Mou-Tuan Huang, Robert T. Rosen, Sharon L. Rosen
  • Publication number: 20080010710
    Abstract: A new cranberry variety distinguished by significantly higher yields, higher anthocyanin content (red pigment), higher stolon vigor, and earlier flowering phenology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventor: Nicholi Vorsa
  • Publication number: 20070292539
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to extracts of cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon) comprising either mixed flavonols that are substantially free of anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins or a purified cranberry flavonol compound, including myricetin-3-?-xylopyranoside, quercetin-3-?-glucoside, quercetin-3-?-arabinopyranoside, 3?-methoxyquercetin-3-?-xylopyranoside, quercetin-3-O-(6?-p-coumaroyl)-?-galactoside, and quercetin-3-O-(6?-benzoyl)-?-galactoside. The present invention also embodies the use of those extracts, as well as extracts comprising the cranberry flavonol compound quercetin-3-?-arabinofuranoside, for the treatment of inflammatory disorders. Pharmaceutical, food, dietary supplement, and cosmetic compositions utilizing the extracts or compounds of the present invention are also recited.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Nicholi Vorsa, Irina Vvedenskaya, Mou-Tuan Huang, Robert Rosen, Sharon Rosen
  • Patent number: 7270837
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to extracts of cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon) comprising either mixed flavonols that are substantially free of anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins or a purified cranberry flavonol compound, including myricetin-3-?-xylopyranoside, quercetin-3-?-glucoside, quercetin-3-?-arabinopyranoside, 3?-methoxyquercetin-3-?-xylopyranoside, quercetin-3-O-(6?-p-coumaroyl)-?-galactoside, and quercetin-3-O-(6?-benzoyl)-?-galactoside. The present invention also embodies the use of those extracts, as well as extracts comprising the cranberry flavonol compound quercetin-3-?-arabinofuranoside, for the treatment of inflammatory disorders. Pharmaceutical, food, dietary supplement, and cosmetic compositions utilizing the extracts or compounds of the present invention are also recited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Nicholi Vorsa, Irina O. Vvedenskaya, Mou-Tuan Huang, Sharon L. Rosen, legal representative, Robert T Rosen, deceased
  • Publication number: 20070192913
    Abstract: A new cranberry variety distinguished by significantly higher yields, higher anthocyanin (red pigment) content, and higher stolon vigor as compared to the currently cultivated commercial varieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventor: Nicholi Vorsa
  • Publication number: 20060088610
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to extracts of cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon) comprising either mixed flavonols that are substantially free of anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins or a purified cranberry flavonol compound, including myricetin-3-?-xylopyranoside, quercetin-3-?-glucoside, quercetin-3-?-arabinopyranoside, 3?-methoxyquercetin-3-?-xylopyranoside, quercetin-3-O-(6?-p-coumaroyl)-?-galactoside, and quercetin-3-O-(6?-benzoyl)-?-galactoside. The present invention also embodies the use of those extracts, as well as extracts comprising the cranberry flavonol compound quercetin-3-?-arabinofuranoside, for the treatment of inflammatory disorders. Pharmaceutical, food, dietary supplement, and cosmetic compositions utilizing the extracts or compounds of the present invention are also recited.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2004
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Inventors: Nicholi Vorsa, Irina Vvedenskaya, Mou-Tuan Huang, Robert Rosen, Sharon Rosen
  • Publication number: 20040156925
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to isolation and identification of plant proanthocyanidin extracts and particular proanthocyanidin compounds for prevention and treatment of urinary tract infections caused by P-type Escherichia coli. These extracts can be obtained from any proanthocyanidin-containing plants, including plants of the families Ericaceae, Rosaceae, Pinaceae, Vitaceae and the like. Preferably the extracts are from cranberry plants (especially, Vaccinium macrocarpon) and other plants, particularly fruit and berry plants from the Vaccinium spp. The extracts and compounds are also provided as pharmaceutical compositions, food additives and food compositions, especially beverages, ground meat preparations and cranberry-containing food products. The invention also relates to methods of reducing pathogenicity of P-type E. coli in the digestive tracts of cattle and reducing P-type E. coli contamination in ground meat as well as methods of detecting P-type bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2004
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Applicant: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Amy B. Howell, Nicholi Vorsa
  • Patent number: 6720353
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to isolation and identification of plant proanthocyanidin extracts and particular proanthocyanidin compounds for prevention and treatment of urinary tract infections caused by P-type Escherichia coli. These extracts can be obtained from any proanthocyanidin-containing plants, including plants of the families Ericaceae, Rosaceae, Pinaceae, Vitaceae and the like. Preferably the extracts are from cranberry plants (especially, Vaccinium macrocarpon) and other plants, particularly fruit and berry plants from the Vaccinium spp. The extracts and compounds are also provided as pharmaceutical compositions, food additives and food compositions, especially beverages, ground meat preparations and cranberry-containing food products. The invention also relates to methods of reducing pathogenicity of P-type E. coli in the digestive tracts of cattle and reducing P-type E. coli contamination in ground meat as well as methods of detecting P-type bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Amy B. Howell, Nicholi Vorsa
  • Publication number: 20030203962
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to isolation and identification of plant proanthocyanidin extracts and particular proanthocyanidin compounds for prevention and treatment of urinary tract infections caused by P-type Escherichia coli. These extracts can be obtained from any proanthocyanidin-containing plants, including plants of the families Ericaceae, Rosaceae, Pinaceae, Vitaceae and the like. Preferably the extracts are from cranberry plants (especially, Vaccinium macrocarpon) and other plants, particularly fruit and berry plants from the Vaccinium spp. The extracts and compounds are also provided as pharmaceutical compositions, food additives and food compositions, especially beverages, ground meat preparations and cranberry-containing food products. The invention also relates to methods of reducing pathogenicity of P-type E. coli in the digestive tracts of cattle and reducing P-type E. coli contamination in ground meat as well as methods of detecting P-type bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Applicant: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Amy B. Howell, Nicholi Vorsa
  • Patent number: 6608102
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to isolation and identification of plant proanthocyanidin extracts and particular proanthocyanidin compounds for prevention and treatment of urinary tract infections caused by P-type Escherichia coli. These extracts can be obtained from any proanthocyanidin-containing plants, including plants of the families Ericaceae, Rosaceae, Pinaceae, Vitaceae and the like. Preferably the extracts are from cranberry plants (especially, Vaccinium macrocarpon) and other plants, particularly fruit and berry plants from the Vaccinium spp. The extracts and compounds are also provided as pharmaceutical compositions, food additives and food compositions, especially beverages, ground meat preparations and cranberry-containing food products. The invention also relates to methods of reducing pathogenicity of P-type E. coli in the digestive tracts of cattle and reducing P-type E. coli contamination in ground meat as well as methods of detecting P-type bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Amy B. Howell, Nicholi Vorsa
  • Patent number: PP18252
    Abstract: A new cranberry variety distinguished by significantly higher yields, higher anthocyanin (red pigment) content, and higher stolon vigor as compared to the currently cultivated commercial varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventor: Nicholi Vorsa
  • Patent number: PP18911
    Abstract: A new cranberry variety distinguished by significantly higher yields, higher anthocyanin content (red pigment), lower titratable acidity, and larger fruit size. In addition, high TAcy values in September provide for an earlier harvest window for processed fruit, especially relative to ‘Stevens’ (unpatented), a primary commercial variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventor: Nicholi Vorsa
  • Patent number: PP19434
    Abstract: A new cranberry variety distinguished by significantly higher yields, higher anthocyanin content (red pigment), higher stolon vigor, and earlier flowering phenology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventor: Nicholi Vorsa
  • Patent number: PP22541
    Abstract: A new cranberry variety distinguished by very early season ripening, with exceptional early and high fruit anthocyanin (TAcy), as compared to the currently cultivated commercial varieties, with high fruit quality, and very suitable for the fresh fruit market.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventor: Nicholi Vorsa
  • Patent number: PP27657
    Abstract: A new cranberry variety distinguished by mid-season ripening, round to ovate fruit, high productivity, and moderate fruit anthocyanin development, as compared to the currently cultivated commercial varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Nicholi Vorsa, Jennifer Johnson-Cicalese
  • Patent number: PP27709
    Abstract: A new cranberry variety distinguished by early mid-season ripening period, precocious cropping, high productivity, and moderate-to-high fruit anthocyanin development, as compared to the currently cultivated commercial varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Nicholi Vorsa, Jennifer Johnson-Cicalese
  • Patent number: PP32896
    Abstract: A new cranberry variety distinguished by midseason ripening and high productivity, especially in peat soils and moderate oceanic climate. Fruit are moderate to large in size, with variable shape, from widely ovate to oblong to pyriform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Nicholi Vorsa, Jennifer Johnson-Cicalese