Patents by Inventor William Schoenherr

William Schoenherr 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).

  • Network element with multistage lower order switching matrix
    Patent number: 8018927
    Abstract: A network element for a transport network contains a multistage lower order switching matrix with at least an input matrix stage and an output matrix stage designed to switch lower order multiplex units and with a center stage capable of switching higher order multiplex units, only, thereby connecting the input and output stages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Alcatel Lucent
    Inventors: Hans-Jörg Jäkel, Hartmut Borschel, Werner Beisel, Pierre Amedee Humblet, Brian William Schoenherr
  • Compositions and Methods for Preventing or Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease
    Publication number: 20070185201
    Abstract: Compositions comprising docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and optionally one or more fatty acids selected from the group consisting of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), arachidonic acid (ARA), linoleic acid (LA), and ?-linoleic acid (ALA) are administered to felines for preventing or treating feline inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Inventors: Christina Khoo, William Schoenherr, Kathy Gross
  • Method for decreasing cartilage damage in dogs
    Publication number: 20050192352
    Abstract: A method for modulating enzymatic degradation of articular cartilage in a dog comprises administering to the dog an enzymatic degradation modulating effective amount of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), for example as a component of a food composition. By practice of the method in a dog having arthritis, mobility of the dog can be increased, weight bearing in an arthritic limb can be increased, and/or pain associated with arthritis can be reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2005
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Applicant: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Caterson, Christopher Little, John Harwood, John Innes, Dale Fritsch, Dennis Jewell, William Schoenherr
  • Composition for animal consumption
    Publication number: 20050100584
    Abstract: This invention is directed generally to compositions (including foods, supplements, treats, toys, etc.) for animal consumption, particularly compositions that tend to aid in weight loss or reduction in weight gain, and particularly compositions that comprise one or more medium chain fatty acid triglycerides (“MCT”). This invention also is directed generally to methods for using such compositions. This invention is further directed generally to processes for making such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: Cheryl Miller, Dennis Jewell, William Schoenherr
  • Omega-3 fatty acids for osteoarthritis
    Publication number: 20050043405
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for restoring a more nearly normal joint function in an osteoarthritic dog and methods for deceasing the likelihood of a dog developing osteoarthritis. The methods can comprise administering to the dogs a composition comprising an effective concentration of the omega-3 fatty acid, eicosapentaenoic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventors: Dale Fritsch, Dennis Jewell, William Schoenherr
  • Pet food composition and method
    Publication number: 20050042362
    Abstract: The present invention relates to dimensionally stable low carbohydrate pet food products and method for producing such products. The resulting pet food products are capable of inducing desired levels of ketosis in pets which in turn can lead to weigh loss or weight control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2004
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventors: Harry Clark, William Schoenherr, Craig Cowley, Kim Friesen
  • High protein, low carbohydrate food composition having non-fermentable fiber
    Publication number: 20050025857
    Abstract: A food composition is provided having high protein levels, high fat levels, low carbohydrate levels and non-fermentable fiber. Methods of using these compositions for weight management in mammals are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Inventors: William Schoenherr, Claudia Kirk, Kim Friesen, Harry Clark, Craig Cowley