Patents Assigned to Access Business Group International LLC
  • Patent number: 11834353
    Abstract: A UV reactor for disinfecting water. The UV reactor may include a cooling chamber in which heat from a UV source may be transferred to the water flowing through the UV reactor. The UV reactor may include driver circuitry operable to determine status information, such as health, of the UV source. The UV reactor may include a gas discharge path operable to substantially prevent accumulation of gas within a water treatment chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Ziqi Wu, Joshua B. Taylor, Daniel L Schlenk, Jeffrey A. Shumate
  • Patent number: 11813554
    Abstract: A water treatment system having a base assembly and a treatment assembly. The treatment assembly of the system may be configured to filter particulates from water. The base assembly may include a UV reactor operable to disinfect water for consumption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Terry L Lautzenheiser, Bradley J. Pippel, Tedmund A. Robbins, Roger A Schenkel
  • Patent number: 11730778
    Abstract: A method useful for providing a phytonutrient to a subject via mediation of the subject's microbiome is disclosed. The method includes administering a phytofunctional composition to a subject change the phytonutrient producer status of the subject. The method may also include identifying a phytonutrient producer status of the subject by assessing a level of at least one of a preselected phytonutrient and a preselected phytonutrient precursor compound within the subject. A phytofunctional composition useful in the method is also disclosed, and comprises a phytonutrient precursor compound and an active agent. The active agent comprises a probiotic and/or a prebiotic, and is adapted to mediate production of the preselected phytonutrient in the gastrointestinal tract of the subject, thereby changing the phytonutrient producer status of the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Brandon C. Iker, Matthew K. Runyon
  • Patent number: 11666837
    Abstract: A water treatment system having a base assembly and a treatment assembly. The treatment assembly of the system may be configured to filter particulates from water. The base assembly may include a UV reactor operable to disinfect water for consumption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Terry L. Lautzenheiser, Jeffrey A. Shumate, Michael E. Miles, Dugan M. Karnazes, Kevin G. King, Daniel L. Schlenk, Tedmund A. Robbins, Roger A Schenkel
  • Patent number: 11471797
    Abstract: A water treatment system having a base assembly and a treatment assembly. The treatment assembly of the system may be configured to filter particulates from water. The base assembly may include a UV reactor operable to disinfect water for consumption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Terry L. Lautzenheiser, Jeffrey A. Shumate, Michael E. Miles, Dugan M. Karnazes, Kevin G. King, Daniel L. Schlenk, Roger A Schenkel
  • Patent number: 11396004
    Abstract: A method for preparing a nano-enabled activated carbon block, a nano-enabled activated carbon block produced by the method, a household water filtration system comprising the nano-enabled activated carbon block, and a method for filtering tap water using the household water filtration system are provided. The method includes contacting a solution including a metal(lic) precursor (e.g. a titanium compound and/or an iron compound and/or a zirconium compound) with activated carbon particles such that the solution fills pores of the activated carbon particles. The method further includes causing a metal (hydr)oxide (e.g. titanium dioxide and/or zirconium dioxide and/or iron oxide) to precipitate from the solution thereby causing metal oxide nanoparticles to become deposited within pores of the activated carbon particles. The method also includes preparing a nano-enabled activated carbon block from the activated carbon particles having metal oxide nanoparticles deposited within the pores thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignees: Access Business Group International LLC, Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Zhenxiao Cai, Scott A. Mollema, Ariel J. Atkinson, Kiril D. Hristovski, Jasmina S. Markovski, Paul K. Westerhoff
  • Patent number: 11365134
    Abstract: A UV reactor for disinfecting water. The UV reactor may include a cooling chamber in which heat from a UV source may be transferred to the water flowing through the UV reactor. The UV reactor may include driver circuitry operable to determine status information, such as health, of the UV source. The UV reactor may include a gas discharge path operable to substantially prevent accumulation of gas within a water treatment chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Ziqi Wu, Joshua B. Taylor, Daniel L. Schlenk, Jeffrey A. Shumate
  • Patent number: 11312754
    Abstract: A protein hydrolysate composition is provided. The protein hydrolysate composition comprises isolated peptides useful for ameliorating a condition of a subject. Compositions comprising the protein hydrolysate composition are also provided. The compositions may be adapted for oral or topical administration to the subject, and may compose a foodstuff or beverage (e.g. a medical food), a topical composition (e.g. a lotion, cream, etc.), a kit, and the like. A methods of ameliorating the condition of the subject is further provided. The method include administering the protein hydrolysate composition to the subject. The method may be useful in reducing blood pressure, inflammation, reduced immunity, and/or oxidative stress in the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: ACCESS BUSINESS GROUP INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: Rodney A. Velliquette, Eugene Maly
  • Patent number: 11291683
    Abstract: Compositions for oral administration and processes of preparing the same are described. In particular, compositions in the form of bilayer tablets including B vitamins for modified delivery are described. The bilayer multi-B vitamin tablets offer immediate release of a first set of B vitamins, such as riboflavin (B2) and cyanocobalamin (B12) followed by controlled release of a second set of B vitamins, such as folic acid, biotin, niacinamide (B3), pyridoxine (B6), pantothenic acid (B5) and thiamine (B1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: ACCESS BUSINESS GROUP INTERNATIONAL LLC
    Inventors: David S. Chang, Dawna Venzon, Shilpa Raut, AllĂ­ Klosner, Janjira Intra, Edward S. Kahler
  • Patent number: 11241591
    Abstract: An acoustic module with a transducer and a solid waveguide. The transducer and waveguide may be curved to focus the acoustic energy along a focal line. The transducer, the top surface of the waveguide and the bottom surface of the waveguide may extend along coaxial curves. The waveguide may include a recess closely receiving the transducer. The waveguide may include an integral skirt that provides a thermal mass. The acoustic module may include a space to accommodate thermal management options. For example, the acoustic module may include a heatsink, an active ventilation system and/or a phase change material. The ultrasound device may include a controller configured to perform a uniformity scan sweep during supply of operating power to the transducer. The uniformity scan sweep can extend through a frequency range that includes the operating point of the acoustic module and does not exceed an acceptable efficiency loss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Ronald L. Stoddard, Michael E. Miles, Matthew J. Norconk, Joshua K. Schwannecke, Joseph C. Van Den Brink, Colin J. Moore, A. Esai Umenei, Ryan D. Schamper, Mark S. Bartrum, Benjamin C. Moes, Karlis Vecziedins, Ziqi Wu, Mark C. Smith, Bradley J. Pippel, David S. Vachon
  • Patent number: 11235999
    Abstract: A water treatment system is provided with an untreated water reservoir having a cavity through which a filter assembly may traverse such that untreated water in the cavity passes through the filter assembly into a treated water reservoir. Removal of the filter assembly may be facilitated by a seal disengagement element operable to unseat a seal formed during efforts to direct untreated water through the filter assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Ziqi Wu, Karlis Vecziedins, Shih-Yi Chang, Tianxiong Zeng, Terry L Lautzenheiser, Daniel L. Schlenk, Bradley J. Pippel
  • Patent number: 11213458
    Abstract: A product interaction monitor includes sensors for measuring characteristics related to the product and/or product package or other type of container. The product interaction monitor can be installed in a container cap and used to monitor events associated with the container such as product usage. The product interaction monitor can utilize multiple sensor outputs to increase the accuracy of the detection of the events. The product interaction monitor can be used to estimate product inventory or product usage and communicate information regarding the product and/or product usage to a local display or a remote computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Joshua B. Taylor, Colin J. Moore, Greg George Hillebrand
  • Patent number: 11170887
    Abstract: An integrated system for delivering weight loss guidance and activity tracking in a mobile format. The integrated system includes a weight loss program hosted on a mobile device. The weight loss program includes an energy intake prescription to guide a participant toward a target weight according to a weight loss prediction model that is visually depicted in a first application window. The mobile device can be paired with a weight sensor to provide weight updates at regular intervals. The mobile device can also be paired with a caloric expenditure measuring device, for example a step counter, to display activity levels for comparison with recommended activity goals in a second application window. The weight loss program extends over multiple phases that are structured to help individuals gradually achieve a sustainable weight loss while increasing daily activity levels over the duration of the program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Matthew K. Runyon, Kerry A. Grann, Michelle R. Marotske, Leanne M. Venable, Corby K. Martin
  • Patent number: D921834
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Michael E. Miles, Terry L. Lautzenheiser, Paul Ritchey
  • Patent number: D921836
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Michael E. Miles, Terry L. Lautzenheiser, Paul Ritchey, Daniel L. Schlenk
  • Patent number: D922131
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC.
    Inventors: Susan K. Hoff, Giuseppe Alberto Bertozzini
  • Patent number: D931980
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Terry L. Lautzenheiser, Zane J. Hoekstra, Terence Lup-ho Kwan, Wayne E. Visbeen, Cynthia Andreason, William T. Stoner, Michael E. Miles, Tedmund A. Robbins, Jeffrey A. Shumate
  • Patent number: D941630
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Access Business Group International, LLC
    Inventor: Susan K. Hoff
  • Patent number: D947612
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Ziqi Wu, Zane Hoekstra, Timothy P Bower
  • Patent number: D948285
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Access Business Group International LLC
    Inventors: Ziqi Wu, Zane Hoekstra, Timothy P Bower, Shih-Yi Chang, Tianxiong Zeng