Patents Assigned to Kemin Industries, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20230002315
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides processes for preparing an alpha-hydroxy ester by addition of a vinyl Grignard reagent to an oxalate ester and thiolation of the resulting double bond. Also provided are alpha-hydroxy esters and synthetic intermediates prepared according to processes disclosed herein and compositions comprising the alpha-hydroxy esters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: Kemin Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Shengshu Huang, Fangyi Li, Li Xu, Filip Nuyens, Ye Lao, Jatuporn Salaklang
  • Publication number: 20220332681
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides processes for preparing an alpha-hydroxy ester from the corresponding alpha-hydroxy acid by transesterification. Also provided are alphahydroxy esters prepared according to processes disclosed herein and compositions comprising the alpha-hydroxy esters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Applicant: Kemin Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Shengshu Huang, Fangyi Li, Li Xu, Filip Nuyens, Ye Lao, Jatuporn Salaklang, Zhuo Tang
  • Patent number: 9578878
    Abstract: The purpose of this study was to test the efficacy of an oregano extract containing carvacrol and capyrlic acid blend by screening for inhibition and by conducting a preservative efficacy test, USP 51, in skin creams. Minimum inhibitory concentrations were found for Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonsas aeruginosa, Streptococcus sanguinis, Salmonella enterica, Candida albicans, and Aspergillus brasiliensis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Kemin Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Megan Winters, Satish Nayak
  • Patent number: 9545076
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mentha spicata L. named KI-MsEM0042 and characterized by elevated levels of rosmarinic acid and vigorous growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Kemin Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Brindha Narasimhamoorthy, John A. Greaves, Sarah Wildgen, Rachel Barkley, Susan Ruden
  • Patent number: 9545075
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mentha spicata L. named KI-MsEM0110 and characterized by elevated levels of rosmarinic acid and vigorous growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Kemin Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Greaves, Brindha Narasimhamoorthy, Sarah Wildgen, Rachel Barkley, Susan Ruden
  • Patent number: 9226940
    Abstract: A method wherein subjects having or at risk for having hyperopia, presbyopia or astigmatism are administered a composition having an effective amount of ocular antioxidants, including specifically macular pigments, to prevent, treat, or delay the onset of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Kemin Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Roberts
  • Patent number: 9173419
    Abstract: A specific lecithin composition comprising phospholipids and lysophospholipids is described that can be used as an animal feed additive for the improvement of digestibility parameters and consequently gut health and animal performance. In addition, the mixture possesses useful biological and chemical properties that can be utilized in the animal feed and human food industries. The composition is chemically characterized by means of HPLC-ELSD, HPLC-MS/MS and 31P-NMR and its biological functionalities are fully described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Kemin Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefaan Van dyck, Bart Vennekens, Bruno Coppens, Filip Nuyens
  • Patent number: 9115012
    Abstract: A method for improving water quality in aquatic ecosystems is described. An effective amount of Quercus infectoria nut gall powder is added to the ecosystem to prevent excessive proliferation of pathogenic bacterial species thereby improving the health of aquaculture species in the ecosystem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Kemin Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Rajalekshmi Mukkalil, Sripathy Ravichandran, Haridasan Chirakkal
  • Publication number: 20150164777
    Abstract: A method of reducing skin damage and/or providing health or cosmetic benefits in a subject, comprising application of a composition containing an effective amount of extracts of rosemary to the skin of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: Kemin Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Shuting Wei, Vandana Srivastava, Satish Nayak
  • Publication number: 20140342035
    Abstract: A blend of extracts of green tea and black tea improves exercise performance and recovery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: Kemin Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Ceddia, Kelli Herrlinger, Diana Chirouzes, Yvonne Chukwumah, Brandon Lewis
  • Publication number: 20140338009
    Abstract: A new and distinct clonal line of oregano named KI-Ov1850 and characterized by elevated levels of thymol and vigorous growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: Kemin Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Brindha Narasimhamoorthy, John A. Greaves, Liuqing Zhao, Zhiqiang Qui, Norman Cloud
  • Publication number: 20140336421
    Abstract: A new and distinct clonal line of oregano named KI-Ov1750 and characterized by elevated levels of carvacrol and vigorous growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: Kemin Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Brindha Narasimhamoorthy, John A. Greaves, Liuqing Zhao, Zhiqiang Qui, Norman Cloud
  • Publication number: 20140295047
    Abstract: Adding an antioxidant including an extract of Labiatae species to a fat and palatant coating for pet food significantly reduced the loss of antioxidant and extended the shelf life of the pet food.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: Kemin Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Cris Zorich
  • Patent number: 8828465
    Abstract: A mycotoxin binder is disclosed characterized by 45% or more humic acid, maximum solubility of 20% at pH between 1.5 and 7.0, and an in vitro mycotoxin binding efficiency of at least 80% and preferably 90% with adsorption of at least 85% at pH 3.0 and desorption less than 10% at pH 6.8.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Kemin Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Elke Schoeters, Hankes Li, Stefaan Van Dyck, Ye Lao, Richard Snyder
  • Patent number: 8815315
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for improving the digestibility and amino acid profile of proteinaceous animal feed products by the use of a combination of acidic, alkaline and/or neutral proteases. The selection and amounts of the proteases is based on the particular animal feed product and on the conditions of the gastrointestinal tract of the animal to be fed the treated animal feed. Use of the treated animal feed will reduce the amount of amino acid supplementation required, reduce the amount of nitrogen in animal feces, and improve the economical performance of the animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Kemin Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Allan Lim, Fui-Fong Yong, Hai-Meng Tan
  • Patent number: 8815955
    Abstract: A method wherein subjects having or at risk for having hyperopia, presbyopia or astigmatism are administered a composition having an effective amount of ocular antioxidants, including specifically macular pigments, to prevent, treat, or delay the onset of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Kemin Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Roberts
  • Publication number: 20140219967
    Abstract: Animal feed conversion ratio can be increased and blood glucose levels can be decreased by feeding an efficacious amount of dispersible amorphous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate/3-hydroxyvalerate).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Kemin Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Peys, Jan Vandenkerckhove, Johan Van hemel, Inge Peters
  • Publication number: 20140208450
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mentha spicata L. named KI-MsEM0042 and characterized by elevated levels of rosmarinic acid and vigorous growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Kemin Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Brindha Narasimhamoorthy, John A. Greaves, Sarah Wildgen, Rachel Barkley, Susan Ruden
  • Publication number: 20140196163
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mentha spicata L. named KI-MsEM0110 and characterized by elevated levels of rosmarinic acid and vigorous growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Kemin Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Greaves, Brindha Narasimhamoorthy, Sarah Wildgen, Rachel Barkley, Susan Ruden
  • Publication number: 20140154356
    Abstract: Pet food palatability enhancers based on organic acids and showing antimicrobial efficacy are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Kemin Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Merdith Burke, Lynn Nelles