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).
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Publication number: 20160150693Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Applicant: Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyInventors: Nicholi Vorsa, Jennifer Johnson-Cicalese
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Publication number: 20160150694Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Applicant: Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyInventors: Nicholi Vorsa, Jennifer Johnson-Cicalese
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Publication number: 20110302678Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2010Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventor: Nicholi Vorsa
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Publication number: 20110195138Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2008Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventors: Nicholi Vorsa, Irina O. Vvedenskaya, Mou-Tuan Huang, Robert T. Rosen, Sharon L. Rosen
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Publication number: 20080010710Abstract: A new cranberry variety distinguished by significantly higher yields, higher anthocyanin content (red pigment), higher stolon vigor, and earlier flowering phenology.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2006Publication date: January 10, 2008Inventor: Nicholi Vorsa
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Publication number: 20070292539Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2007Publication date: December 20, 2007Inventors: Nicholi Vorsa, Irina Vvedenskaya, Mou-Tuan Huang, Robert Rosen, Sharon Rosen
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Patent number: 7270837Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 10, 2004Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyInventors: Nicholi Vorsa, Irina O. Vvedenskaya, Mou-Tuan Huang, Sharon L. Rosen, legal representative, Robert T Rosen, deceased
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Publication number: 20070192913Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Inventor: Nicholi Vorsa
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Publication number: 20060088610Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2004Publication date: April 27, 2006Inventors: Nicholi Vorsa, Irina Vvedenskaya, Mou-Tuan Huang, Robert Rosen, Sharon Rosen
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Publication number: 20040156925Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2004Publication date: August 12, 2004Applicant: Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyInventors: Amy B. Howell, Nicholi Vorsa
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Patent number: 6720353Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 30, 2003Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyInventors: Amy B. Howell, Nicholi Vorsa
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Publication number: 20030203962Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyInventors: Amy B. Howell, Nicholi Vorsa
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Patent number: 6608102Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 2, 1998Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: Rutgers, the State University of New JerseyInventors: Amy B. Howell, Nicholi Vorsa
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Patent number: PP18252Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 15, 2006Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyInventor: Nicholi Vorsa
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Patent number: PP18911Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 24, 2007Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyInventor: Nicholi Vorsa
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Patent number: PP19434Abstract: A new cranberry variety distinguished by significantly higher yields, higher anthocyanin content (red pigment), higher stolon vigor, and earlier flowering phenology.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2006Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyInventor: Nicholi Vorsa
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Patent number: PP22541Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 2, 2010Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyInventor: Nicholi Vorsa
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Patent number: PP27657Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 24, 2014Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyInventors: Nicholi Vorsa, Jennifer Johnson-Cicalese
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Patent number: PP27709Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 24, 2014Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyInventors: Nicholi Vorsa, Jennifer Johnson-Cicalese
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Patent number: PP32896Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 8, 2020Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyInventors: Nicholi Vorsa, Jennifer Johnson-Cicalese