Patents Assigned to Arkion Life Sciences
  • Publication number: 20240041040
    Abstract: In certain aspects, the present disclosure relates to a composition comprising 30% to 45% vol/vol castor oil, 25% to 35% vol/vol propylene glycol, 5% to 15% vol/vol oleic acid, 15% to 25% wt/vol rodent repellent, and 0% to 10% vol/vol water. The disclosure also relates to methods of repelling a rodent from a substrate comprising applying to a substrate the compositions described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicants: The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Arkion Life Sciences, LLC
    Inventors: Scott J. Werner, Kenneth E Ballinger, JR.
  • Publication number: 20240023546
    Abstract: In certain aspects, the present disclosure relates to a composition comprising a first compound that is a trigeminal nerve irritant, a second compound that is an animal repellent, and an acceptable carrier. The disclosure also relates to methods of repelling an animal from a substrate comprising applying to a substrate the compositions comprising a trigeminal nerve irritant and an animal repellent as described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicants: The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Arkion Life Sciences, LLC
    Inventors: Scott J. Werner, Kenneth E. Ballinger, JR.
  • Publication number: 20220354127
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an insect, bacteria, and/or fungi control composition that includes a carrier oil and two or more essential oils for effectively controlling and/or killing insects, bacteria, and/or fungi. Some insect, bacteria, and/or fungi control compositions comprise castor oil; a first oil selected from the group consisting of rosemary oil, thyme oil, clove oil, garlic oil, geraniol, peppermint oil, and cinnamon oil; and a second oil selected from the group consisting of rosemary oil, thyme oil, clove oil, garlic oil, geraniol, peppermint oil, and cinnamon oil, wherein in the first oil is different from the second oil. Compositions according to the present disclosure kill insects at multiple stages in their life cycle including adult insects, larvae, and disrupt the egg cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Applicant: Arkion Life Sciences, LLC
    Inventors: Harvey L. Weaver, Neil B. Teevan, Kenneth E. Ballinger, JR., Shawn Jones
  • Publication number: 20220354147
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods of producing egg granules comprising spray drying an egg comprising one or more antibodies to produce a low moisture egg powder; and dry granulating the low moisture egg powder to produce egg granules comprising the one or more antibodies. The present disclosure also relates to egg granule having a diameter in a range of about 0.70 mm to about 5.00 mm, wherein the egg granule comprises one or more antibodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Applicant: Arkion Life Sciences, LLC
    Inventors: Shawn Jones, Emily Hudson, Earnest W. Porta, Samuel V. Walker
  • Patent number: 11252953
    Abstract: The combination of a repellent agent or an attractant agent with a wavelength-specific visual cue agent has been found to produce an unexpected and synergistic effect of increased repellency or attraction in dichromatic animals who are not maximally sensitive to the wavelength of the repellent or attractant agent. The method of the invention may be used to repel dichromatic-animal pests; or to prevent or minimize monetary damage, particularly to agricultural products, natural resources or private property. The method of the invention may also be used to attract dichromatic animals for the purpose of agricultural production, recreational opportunities (e.g., wild-rodent feeders), or the effective administration of target-animal pharmaceuticals or mitigation techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignees: Arkion Life Sciences, LLC, United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Scott J. Werner, Kenneth E. Ballinger, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11230590
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a method for preventing or treating necrotic enteritis by administering a hyperimmunized egg product obtained from an egg-producing animal to an avian. The hyperimmunized egg product may contain an antibody specific to an antigen selected from the group consisting of Clostridium perfringens ?-toxin, Clostridium perfringens elongation factor Tu (EF-Tu), Clostridium perfringens necrotic enteritis B-like (NetB) toxin, Clostridium perfringens Pyruvate: Ferredoxin oxidoreductase (PFO), and Eimeria tenella elongation factor 1-alpha.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignees: Arkion Life Sciences, LLC, United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Hyun S. Lillehoj, Earnest W. Porta, Samuel V. Walker, Leslie A. Confer, Ujvala Deepthi Gadde, Cyril Gay
  • Publication number: 20200221684
    Abstract: The combination of a repellent agent or an attractant agent with a wavelength-specific visual cue agent has been found to produce an unexpected and synergistic effect of increased repellency or attraction in dichromatic animals who are not maximally sensitive to the wavelength of the repellent or attractant agent. The method of the invention may be used to repel dichromatic-animal pests; or to prevent or minimize monetary damage, particularly to agricultural products, natural resources or private property. The method of the invention may also be used to attract dichromatic animals for the purpose of agricultural production, recreational opportunities (e.g., wild-rodent feeders), or the effective administration of target-animal pharmaceuticals or mitigation techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicants: The United States of America, Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Arkion Life Sciences, LLC
    Inventors: Scott J. Werner, Kenneth E. Ballinger, JR.
  • Patent number: 10638745
    Abstract: The combination of a repellent agent or an attractant agent with a wavelength-specific visual cue agent has been found to produce an unexpected and synergistic effect of increased repellency or attraction in dichromatic animals who are not maximally sensitive to the wavelength of the repellent or attractant agent. The method of the invention may be used to repel dichromatic-animal pests; or to prevent or minimize monetary damage, particularly to agricultural products, natural resources or private property. The method of the invention may also be used to attract dichromatic animals for the purpose of agricultural production, recreational opportunities (e.g., wild-rodent feeders), or the effective administration of target-animal pharmaceuticals or mitigation techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignees: Arkion Life Sciences, LLC, United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Scott J. Werner, Kenneth E. Ballinger, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20200002404
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a method for preventing or treating necrotic enteritis by administering a hyperimmunized egg product obtained from an egg-producing animal to an avian. The hyperimmunized egg product may contain an antibody specific to an antigen selected from the group consisting of Clostridium perfringens ?-toxin, Clostridium perfringens elongation factor Tu (EF-Tu), Clostridium perfringens necrotic enteritis B-like (NetB) toxin, Clostridium perfringens Pyruvate: Ferredoxin oxidoreductase (PFO), and Eimeria tenella elongation factor 1-alpha.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicants: The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Arkion Life Sciences, LLC
    Inventors: Hyun S. Lillehoj, Earnest W. Porta, Samuel V. Walker, Leslie A. Confer, Ujvala Deepthi Gadde, Cyril Gay
  • Patent number: 10450364
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a method for preventing or treating necrotic enteritis by administering a hyperimmunized egg product obtained from an egg-producing animal to an avian. The hyperimmunized egg product may contain an antibody specific to an antigen selected from the group consisting of Clostridium perfringens ?-toxin, Clostridium perfringens elongation factor Tu (EF-Tu), Clostridium perfringens necrotic enteritis B-like (NetB) toxin, Clostridium perfringens Pyruvate: Ferredoxin oxidoreductase (PFO), and Eimeria tenella elongation factor 1-alpha.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignees: Arkion Life Sciences, LLC, United Sates of America, as Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Hyun S. Lillehoj, Earnest W. Porta, Samuel V. Walker, Leslie A. Confer, Ujvala Deepthi Gadde, Cyril Gay
  • Patent number: 10400138
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a persistent, weatherable blend of a bird repellent and a paint coating composition on exterior surfaces such as wood or building materials, to deter birds from damaging such wood or building material. The bird repellent blend has improved weatherability while retaining the effectiveness of the bird repellent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Arkion Life Sciences, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Ballinger, Jr., Thomas A. Jerrell
  • Publication number: 20180230199
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a method for preventing or treating necrotic enteritis by administering a hyperimmunized egg product obtained from an egg-producing animal to an avian. The hyperimmunized egg product may contain an antibody specific to an antigen selected from the group consisting of Clostridium perfringens ?-toxin, Clostridium perfringens elongation factor Tu (EF-Tu), Clostridium perfringens necrotic enteritis B-like (NetB) toxin, Clostridium perfringens Pyruvate: Ferredoxin oxidoreductase (PFO), and Eimeria tenella elongation factor 1-alpha.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Applicants: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Arkion Life Sciences, LLC
    Inventors: Hyun S. Lillehoh, Earnest W. Porta, Samuel V. Walker, Leslie A. Confer, Ujvala Deepthi Gadde, Cyril Gay
  • Patent number: 9999220
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of polycyclic quinones, and particularly, anthraquinones, to non-lethally repel rodents from consuming or otherwise damaging vegetation, private property, man-made structures, or agricultural products in the field and in storage. Further, the invention shows use as a protection strategy for various other products used as a food source by certain rodents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignees: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE, ARKION LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Ballinger, Jr., Scott John Werner
  • Publication number: 20180125096
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to an animal feed composition that is resistant to feeding by birds, the composition comprising a feed pellet and one or more additional animal feed ingredients that is not pelletized. The feed pellet has a higher lipid content (w/w) and a higher starch content (w/w) than each of the one or more additional animal feed ingredients that is not pelletized. The invention also relates to methods for preparing and using the animal feed compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Applicants: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Arkion Life Sciences, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Ballinger, JR., James C. Carlson, Scott J. Werner
  • Publication number: 20170367327
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a persistent, weatherable blend of a bird repellent and a paint coating composition on exterior surfaces such as wood or building materials, to deter birds from damaging such wood or building material. The bird repellent blend has improved weatherability while retaining the effectiveness of the bird repellent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Arkion Life Sciences
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Ballinger, JR., Thomas A. Jerrell
  • Publication number: 20170298209
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of various quinones to protect building materials from bird, pest and/or fungal damage. In particular, the disclosure relates to incorporating one or more quinone compounds in a building material to deter birds, pests or fungi from damaging such material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Applicant: Arkion Life Sciences, LLC
    Inventor: Kenneth E. Ballinger, JR.
  • Publication number: 20170188566
    Abstract: The combination of a repellent agent or an attractant agent with a wavelength-specific visual cue agent has been found to produce an unexpected and synergistic effect of increased repellency or attraction in dichromatic animals who are not maximally sensitive to the wavelength of the repellent or attractant agent. The method of the invention may be used to repel dichromatic-animal pests; or to prevent or minimize monetary damage, particularly to agricultural products, natural resources or private property. The method of the invention may also be used to attract dichromatic animals for the purpose of agricultural production, recreational opportunities (e.g., wild-rodent feeders), or the effective administration of target-animal pharmaceuticals or mitigation techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicants: The United States of America, Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Arkion Life Sciences, LLC
    Inventors: Scott J. Werner, Kenneth E. Ballinger, JR.
  • Publication number: 20160157477
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of various pigments and colorants that absorb light in the UV range as functional feeding cues for birds and ungulates to synergistically enhance the repellency effect of poly cyclic quinones, specifically 9,10 anthraquinones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Applicant: Arkion Life Sciences, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Ballinger, JR., Scott John Werner
  • Patent number: 9102954
    Abstract: A recombinant yeast that makes an isoprenoid compound is provided. The yeast comprises an endogenous mevalonate pathway comprising (i) an enzyme that converts acetyl-CoA to acetoacetyl-CoA, (ii) an enzyme that converts acetoacetyl-CoA to hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA, (iii) an enzyme that converts hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA to mevalonic acid, (iv) an enzyme that converts mevalonic acid to phosphomevalonic acid, (v) an enzyme that converts phosphomevalonic acid to phosphomevalonate, and (vi) an enzyme that converts phosphomevalonate to isopentenyl pyrophosphate. The yeast further comprises heterologous nucleic acid sequences encoding an enzyme that converts hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA to mevalonic acid, an enzyme that converts mevalonic acid to phosphomevalonic acid, an enzyme that converts phosphomevalonic acid to phosphomevalonate, and an enzyme that converts phosphomevalonate to isopentenyl pyrophosphate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Arkion Life Sciences, LLC
    Inventors: James R. Millis, Julie Maurina-Brunker, Thomas W. McMullin
  • Publication number: 20150208657
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of various quinones to protect building materials from bird, pest and/or fungal damage. In particular, the disclosure relates to incorporating one or more quinone compounds in a building material to deter birds, pests or fungi from damaging such material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: Arkion Life Sciences, LLC
    Inventor: Kenneth E. Ballinger, JR.