Patents Assigned to Novus International, Inc.
  • SULFOXIDE-BASED SURFACTANTS
    Publication number: 20130178540
    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: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicants: BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA, NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC., Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma
  • Preparation of methionine or selenomethionine from homoserine via a carbamate intermediate
    Patent number: 8476427
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Lorbert, Kevin A. Trankler, Richard Vonder Embse, Dayna L. Turner, Tracy Rode, James C. Peterson
  • Piglet feed rations having low levels of fermentable carbohydrates
    Patent number: 8465761
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising at least one acidifying agent, at least one immune stimulating agent, at least one antioxidant, and optionally, at least one tissue regeneration agent. The compositions comprise pre-mixes for inclusion in the diets of piglets, wherein the diets have low levels of fermentable carbohydrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Felipe Navarro, Robert John Harrell, Bradley V. Lawrence, Randy L. Anderson
  • Combinations to improve animal health and performance
    Patent number: 8404714
    Abstract: The present invention provides combinations of dietary supplements and methods of using of these combinations to improve the health and production performance of animals. In particular, the combinations of the invention comprise antioxidants, trace minerals, organic acids, essential amino acids, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mercedes Vazquez-Anon, Gavin Bowman, Steven Andrew Webb, James Richards, Robert Harrell, Junmei Zhao, Megharaja K. Manangi
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING THE INCIDENCE OF EQUINE DIGESTIVE DISORDERS
    Publication number: 20130022576
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses compositions and methods of reducing the incidence of equine digestive disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventor: Jay A. Altman
  • N-ACYLATION OF AMINES
    Publication number: 20130012728
    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: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Richard Vonder Embse, Michael Hayes, James C. Peterson
  • Preparation of Methionine or Selenomethionine from Homoserine via a Lactone Intermediate
    Publication number: 20130006014
    Abstract: Provided herein are processes for the production of methionine or selenomethionine from homoserine. In particular, the processes proceed via the production of lactone intermediates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Lorbert, Kevin A. Trankler, Richard Vonder Embse, Dayna L. Turner, Tracy Rode, Cynthia K. Snoddy, James C. Peterson
  • Methionine recovery processes
    Patent number: 8338141
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of making a methionine preparation, for example for an animal feed additive. The invention also related to methods for increasing the solubility of a methionine preparation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Lorbert, Jennifer Wu, Farooq Uraizee, Charles Steven Schasteen
  • METHODS FOR IMPROVING GUT HEALTH
    Publication number: 20120225050
    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: April 4, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Chris D. Knight, Julia J. Dibner, Fenglan Yan
  • SYNERGISTIC ANTIOXIDANT COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20110280950
    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: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Gary Reznik, David Michael Macaraeg
  • PREPARATION OF METHIONINE OR SELENOMETHIONINE FROM HOMOSERINE VIA A 4-SUBSTITUTED 2-AMINOBUTANOIC ACID INTERMEDIATE
    Publication number: 20110224458
    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: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Lorbert, Kevin A. Trankler, Richard Vonder Embse, Dayna L. Turner, Tracy Rode, Cynthia K. Snoddy, James C. Peterson
  • PREPARATION OF METHIONINE OR SELENOMETHIONINE FROM HOMOSERINE VIA A CARBAMATE INTERMEDIATE
    Publication number: 20110224430
    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 9, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Lorbert, Kevin A. Trankler, Richard Vonder Embse, Dayna L. Turner, Tracy Rode, James C. Peterson
  • DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR PROMOTION OF GROWTH, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF BONE AND JOINTS
    Publication number: 20110171187
    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: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy D. Moore, Thomas R. Hampton, Robert Harrell
  • ANTIOXIDANT COMBINATIONS FOR USE IN FEED RATIONS TO INCREASE MILK PRODUCTION AND MILK FAT
    Publication number: 20110172269
    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: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Mercedes Vazquez-Anon, Gavin R. Bowman
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS OF PLANT MICRONUTRIENTS
    Publication number: 20110098177
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses a method for providing a metal to a plant in a manner such that a marketable yield trait of the plant is increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventor: Ibrahim Abou-Nemeh
  • Antioxidant combinations for use in feed rations to increase milk production and milk fat
    Patent number: 7910604
    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 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mercedes Vazquez-Anon, Gavin R. Bowman
  • METHODS FOR ENHANCING GROWTH OF ORGANISMS IN AN AQUEOUS GROWTH MEDIUM
    Publication number: 20110020914
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses a method for enhancing the growth, lipid content and/or protein content of bacteria, microalgae, and fungus grown in an aquatic growth medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC
    Inventor: Ibrahim Abou-Nemeh
  • COMBINATIONS TO IMPROVE ANIMAL HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE
    Publication number: 20110021461
    Abstract: The present invention provides combinations of dietary supplements and methods of using of these combinations to improve the health and production performance of animals. In particular, the combinations of the invention comprise antioxidants, trace minerals, organic acids, essential amino acids, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Mercedes Vazquez-Anon, Gavin Bowman, Steven Andrew Webb, James Richards, Robert Harrell, Junmei Zhao, Megharaja K. Manangi
  • PIGLET FEED RATIONS HAVING LOW LEVELS OF FERMENTABLE CARBOHYDRATES
    Publication number: 20110008388
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising at least one acidifying agent, at least one immune stimulating agent, at least one antioxidant, and optionally, at least one tissue regeneration agent. The compositions comprise pre-mixes for inclusion in the diets of piglets, wherein the diets have low levels of fermentable carbohydrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Felipe Navarro, Robert John Harrell, Bradley V. Lawrence, Randy L. Anderson
  • Methods and compositions for the control of coccidiosis
    Patent number: 7846685
    Abstract: Methods are provided for the sporulation, sterilization and storage of coccidial oocyst which are characterized by an absence of the highly toxic chemical potassium dichromate. Also provided are compositions containing sporulated oocysts which are free of potassium dichromate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles S. Schasteen, Jackie Green, Lance Bull, Farooq Uraizee, Mary Ann Pfannenstiel, Tony Allington, Steven J. Mueller