Patents Assigned to Novus International, Inc.
  • Matrix and layer compositions for protection of bioactives
    Patent number: 9452143
    Abstract: The invention relates to matrix and layer compositions comprising a first polymer. The matrix and layer compositions are useful in the delivery of bioactives. In particular, the matrices and layers may have advantageous properties including mechanical properties and protection of bioactives and may also provide for pH-dependent release of a bioactive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Houston Stephen Smith, Matthew J. Fischer, Graciela B. Arhancet, Rangarani Karnati, John A. Hume, Xiaojun Wang
  • Functionalized polymer compositions
    Patent number: 9447068
    Abstract: The invention relates to functionalized polymers including homopolymers and copolymers and their uses in industrial applications and in agricultural applications. In particular, the homopolymers and copolymers may be, for example, used in polymer blends, used as nutritives and in feed compositions, and used in combination with a pharmaceutical or nutritive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Graciela B. Arhancet, Matthew Mahoney, Xiaojun Wang, Rangarani Karnati
  • Functionalized polymer compositions
    Patent number: 9410036
    Abstract: The invention relates to functionalized polymers including homopolymers and copolymers and their uses in industrial applications and in agricultural applications. In particular, the homopolymers and copolymers may be, for example, used in polymer blends, used as nutritives and in feed compositions, and used in combination with a pharmaceutical or nutritive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Graciela B. Arhancet, Matthew Mahoney, Xiaojun Wang, Rangarani Karnati
  • Functionalized polymer compositions
    Patent number: 9284294
    Abstract: The invention relates to functionalized polymers including homopolymers and copolymers and their uses in industrial applications and in agricultural applications. In particular, the homopolymers and copolymers may be, for example, used in polymer blends, used as nutritives and in feed compositions, and used in combination with a pharmaceutical or nutritive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Graciela B. Arhancet, Matthew Mahoney, Xiaojun Wang, Rangarani Karnati
  • Xanthophyll compositions and methods of use
    Patent number: 9271935
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses a carotenoid composition, a process for producing a carotenoid composition, and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Reznik, Joan Carles Ferrater Martorell, David Ribera, Antonio Viso, Juan Antonio Fernandez, Delfin Ferrus, Scott Hine
  • Sulfoxide-based surfactants
    Patent number: 9169203
    Abstract: The present invention provides sulfoxide compounds comprising hydrophobic ester or amide moieties such that the compounds have surfactant properties. Also provided are methods for using the sulfoxide compounds or mixtures of the sulfoxide compounds in a variety of applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Grady, Jeff Harwell, Graciela Arhancet, Scott Long, Richard Vonder Embse, Guangzhe Yu
  • Process for the manufacture of acrolein
    Patent number: 9115067
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to the manufacture of acrolein. In particular, the invention generally relates to a process for the continuous production of acrolein via the catalytic oxidation of propylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald L. Bunning, James D. Rolston, David A. LaBrot, Puvin Pichai, John Patrick Dever, Olan Stanley Fruchey, Michael L. Hutchison, Kevin Roy
  • Methods for improving gut health
    Patent number: 9023345
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for improving gut health. In particular, the invention provides methods for improving gut health by improving the digestibility of dietary proteins, decreasing the flow of protein to the lower gastrointestinal tract, and/or decreasing the levels of Clostridium bacteria the upper intestinal tract of a subject. The methods comprise administering to the subject a supplement consisting essentially of at least one protease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris D. Knight, Julia J. Dibner, Fenglan Yan
  • Heteroatom containing cyclic dimers
    Patent number: 9011832
    Abstract: The present invention provides cyclic dimers of alpha acids and polymers derived therefrom. Also provided are processes for preparing and methods of using the cyclic dimers and the polymers derived from the cyclic dimers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Graciela B. Arhancet, Matthew Mahoney, Xiaojun Wang
  • Dietary supplements for promotion of growth, repair, and maintenance of bone and joints
    Patent number: 8968791
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dietary supplement that promote the growth, repair, and maintenance of mammalian bone and joint connective tissue. In particular, the dietary supplement comprises a combination of at least one metal chelate and at least one chondroprotective agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy D. Moore, Thomas R. Hampton, Robert Harrell
  • N-acylation of amines
    Patent number: 8865920
    Abstract: Provided herein are processes for the preparation of N-acylated amines. In particular, the processes comprise contacting an amine with an acid comprising a carboxylic acid group to form the N-acylated amine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Vonder Embse, Michael Hayes, James C. Peterson
  • METHODS FOR IMPROVING GUT HEALTH
    Publication number: 20140248258
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for improving gut health. In particular, the invention provides methods for improving gut health by improving the digestibility of dietary proteins, decreasing the flow of protein to the lower gastrointestinal tract, and/or decreasing the levels of Clostridium bacteria the upper intestinal tract of a subject. The methods comprise administering to the subject a supplement consisting essentially of at least one protease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Chris D. Knight, Julia J. Dibner, Fenglan Yan
  • XANTHOPHYLL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20140170222
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses a carotenoid composition, a process for producing a carotenoid composition, and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Novus International Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Reznik, Joan Carles Ferrater Martorell, David Ribera, Antonio Viso, Juan Antonio Fernandez, Delfin Ferrus, Scott Hine
  • Preparation of methionine or selenomethionine from homoserine via a 4-substituted 2-aminobutanoic acid intermediate
    Patent number: 8742170
    Abstract: Provided herein are processes for the production of methionine or selenomethionine from homoserine. In particular, the processes proceed via the production of 4-substituted 2-aminobutanoic acid intermediates or derivatives thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Lorbert, Kevin A. Trankler, Richard Vonder Embse, Dayna L. Turner, Tracy Rode, Cynthia K. Snoddy, James C. Peterson
  • Antioxidant combinations for use in ruminant feed rations
    Patent number: 8691843
    Abstract: The present invention provides a combination of antioxidants that effectively stabilize different types of fats utilized in a ruminant diet. When included in a ruminant feed ration or water source, the antioxidant combination typically increases nutrient digestion, such as fiber and protein, improves rumen fermentation, improves microbial growth, improves microbial efficiency, increases milk production and/or milk fat, improves antioxidant status of the ruminant, and attenuates the negative effects of some fats in the ruminant animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mercedes Vazquez-Anon, Gavin R. Bowman
  • Synergistic antioxidant compositions
    Patent number: 8686029
    Abstract: Antioxidant compositions for the stabilization of fat sources against oxidation, stabilized fat source compositions, and methods of stabilizing fat sources against oxidation are described. In particular, an antioxidant emulsion that includes quercetin in addition to at least one other ingredient and a lipid carrier is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Reznik, David Michael T. Macaraeg
  • RECOMBINANT BACTERIUM FOR L-HOMOSERINE PRODUCTION
    Publication number: 20130236934
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses a recombinant bacterium that is capable of producing L-homoserine and methods of using the bacterium for producing L-homoserine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Ming Kang, Muralidhar Tata, Sridhar Vakalapudi, Patrick McLaughlin, Yingjie Ma, Aditya Mahajan, David Wickard, Stephen Lorbert, Friedhelm Brinkhaus, James C. Peterson
  • HETEROATOM CONTAINING CYCLIC DIMERS
    Publication number: 20130209392
    Abstract: The present invention provides cyclic dimers of alpha acids and polymers derived therefrom. Also provided are processes for preparing and methods of using the cyclic dimers and the polymers derived from the cyclic dimers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventor: Novus International Inc.
  • PREPARATION OF METHIONINE OR SELENOMETHIONINE FROM HOMOSERINE VIA A CARBAMATE INTERMEDIATE
    Publication number: 20130211078
    Abstract: Provided herein are processes for the production of methionine or selenomethionine from homoserine. In particular, the processes proceed via the production of carbamate intermediates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: Novus International Inc.
    Inventor: Novus International Inc.
  • FUNCTIONALIZED POLYMER COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20130209391
    Abstract: The invention relates to functionalized polymers including homopolymers and copolymers and their uses in industrial applications and in agricultural applications. In particular, the homopolymers and copolymers may be, for example, used in polymer blends, used as nutritives and in feed compositions, and used in combination with a pharmaceutical or nutritive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventor: Novus International Inc.