Patents Assigned to Alltech, Inc.
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Publication number: 20110054132Abstract: 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: August 27, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: Alltech, Inc.Inventors: Alexandros Yiannikouris, Stefan Kwiatkowski, Manoj Bojappa Kudupoje, Clayton Matney
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Publication number: 20110038889Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: ALLTECH, INC.Inventors: Thomas P. Lyons, Ronan Power
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Publication number: 20110033576Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: ALLTECH, INC.Inventors: Alexandros Yiannikouris, Ursula Anne Thielen
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Publication number: 20110034400Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods for detecting, identifying, and measuring bacterial adherence to mucus and epithelial cells. In particular, the present invention provides assays for detecting and identifying the presence or absence of bacterial adherence to mucus (epithelial cells (e.g., present in the intestines), or other portion of an animal where bacteria may be present, and methods for identifying and characterizing (e.g., the efficacy of) modulators of bacterial adherence to mucus and epithelial cells, or other portion of the animal where bacteria may be present.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: ALLTECH, INC.Inventors: Karl A. Dawson, Colm Moran, Juha Apajalahti, Marko Lauraeus
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Publication number: 20110008466Abstract: 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). Additionally, the present invention demonstrates that specific forms of selenium (e.g., SEL-PLEX), when administered to a subject, possess the ability to alter (e.g., reduce) gene expression in various tissues (e.g., compared to expression in subjects not administered selenium).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: ALLTECH, INC.Inventors: Thomas P. Lyons, Ronan Power
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Publication number: 20100248320Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: ALLTECH, INC.Inventors: Mark P. Lyons, Brian J. Hoskins
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Publication number: 20100247679Abstract: 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). Additionally, the present invention demonstrates that specific forms of selenium (e.g., SEL-PLEX), when administered to a subject, possess the ability to alter (e.g., reduce) gene expression in various tissues (e.g., compared to expression in subjects not administered selenium).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: ALLTECH, INC.Inventor: Ronan Power
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Publication number: 20100178300Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2010Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: ALLTECH, INC.Inventors: Alexandros Yiannikouris, Ursula Anne Thielen
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Publication number: 20080286382Abstract: The present invention relates to 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). For example, the present invention provides compositions comprising selenium (e.g., organic selenium (e.g., selenized yeast (e.g., SEL-PLEX))) and methods of using the same 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 present invention find use in, among other things, research and clinical (e.g., preventative and therapeutic) applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: ALLTECH, INC.Inventors: Thomas P. Lyons, Ronan Power
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Publication number: 20080107755Abstract: 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). Additionally, the present invention demonstrates that specific forms of selenium (e.g., SEL-PLEX), when administered to a subject, possess the ability to alter (e.g., reduce) gene expression in various tissues (e.g., compared to expression in subjects not administered selenium).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2007Publication date: May 8, 2008Applicant: Alltech, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Lyons, Ronan Power
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Patent number: 7334409Abstract: The present invention is a retractable afterburner shroud for use upon a jet engine. The retractable shroud conforms to an outer surface of a jet engine. The afterburner shroud is affixed by a plurality of moveable support arms. The afterburner shroud is retractable. During operation of the afterburner shroud, the afterburner shroud is extended rearward toward the exhaust of the jet engine. A storage tank provides liquid oxygen through the support arms to a mixing ring located within the afterburner shroud. The mixing ring mixes the liquid oxygen and fuel to form a combustible mixture. The combustible mixture is injected into the exhaust wherein the mixture is ignited. The ignited mixture provides additional thrust for the jet engine.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2004Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Alltech, Inc.Inventor: Donal S. Dunbar, Jr.
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Publication number: 20080008692Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2006Publication date: January 10, 2008Applicant: Alltech, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Lyons, Ronan Power
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Publication number: 20080004255Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2006Publication date: January 3, 2008Applicant: Alltech, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Lyons, Ronan Power
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Publication number: 20070155687Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2006Publication date: July 5, 2007Applicant: Alltech, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Lyons, Ronan Power
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Publication number: 20070122491Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2006Publication date: May 31, 2007Applicant: Alltech, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Lyons, Ronan Power
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Patent number: 7048937Abstract: Feeding yeast cell wall-containing compositions, including those compositions comprising mannanoligosaccharide(s), to animals exposed to or infected with coccidia, especially poultry exposed to pathogenic species of Eimeria, results in improved livestock performance and physical condition as compared with those animals who were not fed such compositions.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2002Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Alltech, Inc.Inventors: Karl A. Dawson, Arnold E. Sefton
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Patent number: 6344221Abstract: A method of binding and inactivating ergot alkaloids from forages is described whereby a combination of a modified yeast cell wall extract and a mineral clay is fed to animals in amounts sufficient to inactivate alkaloids present in the forages. The yeast cell wall extract/clay mixture may be admixed with feeds, incorporated directly into pelleted feeds, or fed directly to animals.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2000Date of Patent: February 5, 2002Assignee: Alltech, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey W. Evans
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Patent number: 6045834Abstract: A method of removing mycotoxins from animal feeds is described whereby a combination of a modified yeast cell wall extract and a mineral clay is fed to animals in amounts sufficient to inactivate mycotoxins present in the feeds. The yeast cell wall extract/clay mixture may be admixed with feeds, incorporated directly into pelleted feeds, or fed directly to animals.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1999Date of Patent: April 4, 2000Assignee: Alltech, Inc.Inventors: A. Dean Howes, Kyle E. Newman