Patents Assigned to Alltech, Inc.
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Patent number: 8992999Abstract: A composition for preventing or reducing harmful effects of protozoal infection is provided, comprising in one embodiment a yeast cell wall and a preparation derived from oregano. The composition may further include a mineral nutrient selected from selenium and/or zinc. The composition may also include a preparation derived from Yucca. Efficacy of the composition is shown against a variety of protozoal organisms.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2004Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Alltech, Inc.Inventors: Cepta Duffy, Aidan Joseph Connolly
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Patent number: 8951533Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising yeast cells and/or yeast cell components and methods for producing and utilizing the same. In particular, the invention provides novel yeast comprising altered cell wall structure (e.g., clay and/or clay component(s) integrated (e.g., interlaced) into cell wall(s) and/or cell wall(s) comprising altered glucan:mannan ratio), methods of producing the same, compositions comprising and/or derived from the same, and methods of using the same (e.g., to sequester and/or adsorb bacteria and toxins). Compositions and methods of the invention find use in a variety of applications including dietary (e.g., admixing with feedstuffs or otherwise feeding to animals), therapeutic, prophylactic (e.g. admixing with bedding sources and/or other materials that come into contact with animals, usage during food and beverage processing and manufacture, and usage during filtration of liquids) as well as research applications.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2012Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Alltech, Inc.Inventors: Alexandros Yiannikouris, Ursula Anne Thielen
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Patent number: 8871715Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for altering cell function. In particular, the present invention provides compositions comprising selenium (e.g., SEL-PLEX) and methods of using the same (e.g., as a therapeutic and/or prophylactic treatment for neurodegenerative disease). Additionally, the present invention demonstrates that specific forms of selenium (e.g., SEL-PLEX) possess the ability to alter expression of genes associated with disease and/or aging while other forms of selenium (e.g., selenomethionine) do not.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2006Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Alltech, Inc.Inventors: Thomas P. Lyons, Ronan Power
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Patent number: 8865763Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for altering cell function. In particular, the present invention provides compositions comprising selenium (e.g., SEL-PLEX) and methods of using the same (e.g., as a therapeutic and/or prophylactic treatment for neurodegenerative disease). Additionally, the present invention demonstrates that specific forms of selenium (e.g., SEL-PLEX) possess the ability to alter expression of genes associated with disease and/or aging while other forms of selenium (e.g., selenomethionine) do not.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2006Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Alltech, Inc.Inventors: Thomas P. Lyons, Ronan Power
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Patent number: 8846111Abstract: Compositions comprising selenium (e.g., organic selenium (e.g., selenized yeast (e.g., SEL-PLEX))) and methods of using the same (e.g., as a therapeutic and/or prophylactic treatment) are provided. For example, compositions comprising selenium (e.g., organic selenium (e.g., selenized yeast (e.g., SEL-PLEX))) and methods of using the same are provided for treating and/or preventing one or more conditions (e.g., problems) disorders, and/or diseases related to establishing and/or maintaining a pregnancy. Compositions and methods of the invention find use in, among other things, research and clinical (e.g., preventative and therapeutic) applications.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2008Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Alltech, Inc.Inventors: Thomas P. Lyons, Ronan Power
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Publication number: 20140273048Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for analyzing animal feeds. In particular, the present disclosure relates to in vitro systems and methods for analyzing animal feed for metabolism of nutrients and energy sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Alltech, Inc.Inventors: Kyle McKinney, Allyson Lovell, Benjamin Henry, Patrick Becker, Rebecca A. Timmons
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Publication number: 20140147515Abstract: A composition for preventing or reducing harmful effects of protozoal infection is provided, comprising in one embodiment a yeast cell wall and a preparation derived from oregano. The composition may further include a mineral nutrient selected from selenium and/or zinc. The composition may also include a preparation derived from Yucca. Efficacy of the composition is shown against a variety of protozoal organisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2004Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: Alltech, Inc.Inventors: Cepta Duffy, Aidan Joseph Connolly
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Patent number: 8658407Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the conversion of lignocellulosic material to fermentable sugars and to products produced therefrom (e.g., ethanol, foodstuffs, etc.). In particular, the invention provides lignocellulose-degrading compositions (e.g., generated via incubation of microbes with lignocellulosic priming feedstock in solid-state fermentation format) and methods of using the same (e.g., in saccharification and/or hydrolysis steps (e.g., on ethanologenic feedstock) and as food or feed additives).Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2010Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Alltech, Inc.Inventors: Mark P. Lyons, Brian J. Hoskins
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Patent number: 8575320Abstract: The invention relates to soluble selenium compositions and methods of production, separation and purification thereof. In particular the present invention provides methods of preparing water soluble selenoglycoproteins (e.g., via extracting selenoglycoproteins from selenium enriched yeast), methods of supplementing a selenium deficient composition via admixing water soluble selenoglycoproteins with the selenium deficient composition, compositions comprising the water soluble selenoglycoproteins and methods of administering the same.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Alltech, Inc.Inventors: Stefan Kwiatkowski, Ronan Power, Clayton Matney, Paiman Peter Ghoroghchian, Eric Michael Ostertag
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Patent number: 8426541Abstract: The present invention relates generally to molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs). In particular, the present invention relates to reusable, ecologically friendly MIPs that can be produced in relatively large quantities, methods of producing the same, and methods of utilizing the same (e.g., to sequester and/or adsorb target compounds (e.g., mycotoxins)). Compositions and methods of the invention find use in a variety of applications including dietary therapeutic, prophylactic, food and beverage processing and manufacture, as well as research, quality control and traceability applications.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2012Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Alltech, Inc.Inventors: Alexandros Yiannikouris, Stefan Kwiatkowski, Manoj Bojappa Kudupoje, Clayton Matney
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Publication number: 20130017594Abstract: This invention relates to compositions comprising high lipid content algae and methods of making and utilizing the same. In particular, the invention relates to high lipid content algae biomass and algal lipid materials derived from the same, methods of making the same, as well as to biofuels (e.g., biodiesel) and dietary compositions (e.g., animal feeds) comprising or made from the same. Compositions and methods of the invention find use in a variety of applications including biofuel, dietary (e.g., human and animal nutrition), therapeutic as well as research applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: ALLTECH, INC.Inventors: Kyle A. Raney, Rebecca A. Timmons
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Patent number: 8318475Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising yeast cells and/or yeast cell components and methods for producing and utilizing the same. In particular, the invention provides novel yeast comprising altered cell wall structure (e.g., clay and/or clay component(s) integrated (e.g., interlaced) into cell wall(s) and/or cell wall(s) comprising altered glucan:mannan ratio), methods of producing the same, compositions comprising and/or derived from the same, and methods of using the same (e.g., to sequester and/or adsorb bacteria and toxins). Compositions and methods of the invention find use in a variety of applications including dietary (e.g., admixing with feedstuffs or otherwise feeding to animals), therapeutic, prophylactic (e.g. admixing with bedding sources and/or other materials that come into contact with animals, usage during food and beverage processing and manufacture, and usage during filtration of liquids) as well as research applications.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2010Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Alltech, Inc.Inventors: Alexandros Yiannikouris, Ursula Anne Thielen
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Patent number: 8263752Abstract: The invention relates to soluble selenium compositions and methods of production, separation and purification thereof. In particular the present invention provides methods of preparing water soluble selenoglycoproteins (e.g., via extracting selenoglycoproteins from selenium enriched yeast), methods of supplementing a selenium deficient composition via admixing water soluble selenoglycoproteins with the selenium deficient composition, compositions comprising the water soluble selenoglycoproteins and methods of administering the same.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2011Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Alltech, Inc.Inventors: Stefan Kwiatkowski, Ronan Power, Clayton Matney, Paiman P. Ghoroghchian, Eric M. Ostertag
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Publication number: 20120214897Abstract: The present invention relates generally to molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs). In particular, the present invention relates to reusable, ecologically friendly MIPs that can be produced in relatively large quantities, methods of producing the same, and methods of utilizing the same (e.g., to sequester and/or adsorb target compounds (e.g., mycotoxins)). Compositions and methods of the invention find use in a variety of applications including dietary therapeutic, prophylactic, food and beverage processing and manufacture, as well as research, quality control and traceability applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: ALLTECH, INC.Inventors: Alexandros Yiannikouris, Stefan Kwiatkowski, Manoj Bojappa Kudupoje, Clayton Matney
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Publication number: 20120164234Abstract: The invention relates to soluble selenium compositions and methods of production, separation and purification thereof. In particular the present invention provides methods of preparing water soluble selenoglycoproteins (e.g., via extracting selenoglycoproteins from selenium enriched yeast), methods of supplementing a selenium deficient composition via admixing water soluble selenoglycoproteins with the selenium deficient composition, compositions comprising the water soluble selenoglycoproteins and methods of administering the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: ALLTECH, INC.Inventors: Stefan Kwiatkowski, Ronan Power, Clayton Matney, Paiman Peter Ghoroghchian, Eric Michael Ostertag
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Patent number: 8153737Abstract: The present invention relates generally to molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs). In particular, the present invention relates to reusable, ecologically friendly MIPs that can be produced in relatively large quantities, methods of producing the same, and methods of utilizing the same (e.g., to sequester and/or adsorb target compounds (e.g., mycotoxins)). Compositions and methods of the invention find use in a variety of applications including dietary therapeutic, prophylactic, food and beverage processing and manufacture, as well as research, quality control and traceability applications.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2010Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Alltech, Inc.Inventors: Alexandros Yiannikouris, Stefan Kwiatkowski, Manoj Bojappa Kudupoje, Clayton Matney
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Publication number: 20110281283Abstract: The present invention relates to animal feed additives and detection thereof in feed products. Additionally, the present invention relates to yeast cell wall components, their methods of isolation, and compositions and methods for the immunological detection thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: ALLTECH, INC.Inventors: Colm Moran, Stefan Kwiatkowski, Alexandros Yiannikouris, Ursula Anne Thielen
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Publication number: 20110280948Abstract: The invention relates to soluble selenium compositions and methods of production, separation and purification thereof. In particular the present invention provides methods of preparing water soluble selenoglycoproteins (e.g., via extracting selenoglycoproteins from selenium enriched yeast), methods of supplementing a selenium deficient composition via admixing water soluble selenoglycoproteins with the selenium deficient composition, compositions comprising the water soluble selenoglycoproteins and methods of administering the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: ALLTECH, INC.Inventors: Stefan Kwiatkowski, Ronan Power, Clayton Matney, Paiman Peter Ghoroghchian, Eric Michael Ostertag
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Publication number: 20110200705Abstract: This invention relates to dietary supplement compositions, foodstuffs (e.g., animal feed) comprising the same and methods of utilizing the same. In particular, the invention provides ruminant dietary supplement compositions (e.g., comprising a protein extract (e.g., a crude protein extract (e.g., a bacterial or yeast extract))) having a specific nitrogen and/or amino acid profile and a small particle size, methods of manufacturing the same, and compositions containing and methods of using the same (e.g., as a liquid or dry dietary supplement composition or as a component of a foodstuff (e.g., animal feed) to increase ruminant protein and amino acid absorption).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2011Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: Alltech, Inc.Inventors: Juan M. Tricarico, Karl A. Dawson, James D. Johnston
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Patent number: RE45274Abstract: The present invention relates generally to molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs). In particular, the present invention relates to reusable, ecologically friendly MIPs that can be produced in relatively large quantities, methods of producing the same, and methods of utilizing the same (e.g., to sequester and/or adsorb target compounds (e.g., mycotoxins)). Compositions and methods of the invention find use in a variety of applications including dietary therapeutic, prophylactic, food and beverage processing and manufacture, as well as research, quality control and traceability applications.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2014Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Alltech, Inc.Inventors: Alexandros Yiannikouris, Stefan Kwiatkowski, Manoj Bojappa Kudupoje, Clayton Matney