Patents Assigned to Novus International, Inc.
  • MATRIX-EMBEDDED COMPOSITIONS HAVING ORGANIC ACIDS AND FATTY ACIDS
    Publication number: 20100098802
    Abstract: The invention generally provides matrix-embedded compositions having organic acids and fatty acids. The compositions may be administered to an animal to deliver intact organic acids and fatty acids to the animal's small intestine. The invention also provides monograstric feed rations comprising the matrix-embedded compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventor: Felipe Navarro
  • Palatability of aquaculture feed
    Patent number: 7465471
    Abstract: A method for enhancing the palatability of aquaculture food, the method comprising treating the food with a compound of Formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3, and n are as defined herein, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew F. Giesen, Mercedes Vazquez-Anon
  • MATRIX-EMBEDDED COMPOSITIONS HAVING ORGANIC ACIDS AND FATTY ACIDS
    Publication number: 20080119552
    Abstract: The invention generally provides matrix-embedded compositions having organic acids and fatty acids. The compositions may be administered to an animal to deliver intact organic acids and fatty acids to the animal's small intestine. The invention also provides monograstric feed rations comprising the matrix-embedded compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventor: Felipe Navarro
  • Methods for determining the metal bioavailability of metal sources
    Publication number: 20080090297
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for determining the relative metal bioavailability of a metal source in an animal or group of animals. The method may be utilized to compare the relative metal bioavailability between different metal sources and it may be used to determine the relative nutritional status of a metal in an animal or group of animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: Novus International Inc.
    Inventor: James David Richards
  • Use of dihydroquinoline to aid in increasing milk production and feed utilization
    Patent number: 7335669
    Abstract: Milk production and feed efficiency are improved by feeding the animal producing the milk a diet of feed comprising a substituted 1,2-dihydroquinoline compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Selm, Dana H. Saylor
  • Marine antifouling coating compositions
    Patent number: 7335248
    Abstract: Disclosed are marine coating compositions that are useful to inhibit the fouling of a marine structure by a broad spectrum of organisms. Generally, the marine coating composition comprises an antifouling agent and an organic vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventor: Ibrahim Abou-Nemeh
  • LIQUID MONOPHASIC LIPID-SOLUBLE ANTIOXIDANT COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING THE COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20080019860
    Abstract: The invention provides liquid monophasic antioxidant compositions that are miscible in a lipid material. The monophasic antioxidant compositions may be added to a lipid material to prevent their oxidation. The invention also provides a process for the preparation of the antioxidant compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Ibrahim Abou-Nemeh, Prakash Wadhwa
  • ANTIOXIDANT COMBINATIONS FOR USE IN RUMINANT FEED RATIONS HAVING A FAT SOURCE
    Publication number: 20080015218
    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 19, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Mercedes Vazquez-Anon, Gavin R. Bowman
  • ANTIOXIDANT COMBINATIONS FOR USE IN RUMINANT FEED RATIONS
    Publication number: 20080015217
    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 14, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Mercedes Vazquez-Anon, Gavin R. Bowman
  • ANTIOXIDANT COMBINATIONS FOR USE IN FEED RATIONS TO IMPROVE ANTIOXIDANT STATUS OF RUMINANTS
    Publication number: 20080014323
    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 19, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Mercedes Vazquez-Anon, Gavin R. Bowman
  • ANTIOXIDANT COMBINATIONS FOR USE IN FEED RATIONS TO INCREASE MILK PRODUCTION AND MILK FAT
    Publication number: 20080014301
    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 19, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Mercedes Vazquez-Anon, Gavin R. Bowman
  • POLYOL ESTER COMPOUNDS
    Publication number: 20070292485
    Abstract: Disclosed are polyol esters comprising a polyol having at least one hydroxyl group esterified to at least one compound having a carboxyl group. Methods of making the polyol ester compounds are also disclosed. The invention also relates to feed compositions comprising polyol ester compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: Novus International Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Lorbert, Thomas Frederick Blackburn, Charles S. Schasteen
  • COMPOSITIONS FOR PROMOTING HAIR GROWTH
    Publication number: 20070231377
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating hair loss, nail brittleness and skin conditions, and for promoting or enhancing hair growth. The composition generally includes at least one methionine analog or derivative. The invention further provides structured fluid delivery systems comprising the compositions of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: Novus International Inc.
    Inventor: Ibrahim Abou-Nemeh
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF WOOD
    Publication number: 20070227399
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for preserving wood. The compositions generally include at least one metal chelate or metal salt of a hydroxy analog of methionine. The method generally involves contacting wood or a wood material with a wood preservation composition of the invention. The invention also includes wood or wood products treated with a wood preservation composition of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: Novus International Inc.
    Inventor: Ibrahim Abou-Nemeh
  • COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING INFESTATION OF PLANTS BY PHYTOPATHOGENIC MICROORGANISMS
    Publication number: 20070232693
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating the infestation of plants or progeny of plants by phytopathogenic microorganisms. The anti-phytopathogenic microbial compositions are generally effective against of broad spectrum of microbes, such as fungi, yeast and bacteria. Because of their broad spectrum of efficacy, the anti-phytopathogenic microbial compositions may be utilized to treat or prevent pathogenic infestation of a multitude of plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Ibrahim Abou-Nemeh
  • MARINE ANTIFOULING COATING COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20070213426
    Abstract: Disclosed are marine coating compositions that are useful to inhibit the fouling of a marine structure by a broad spectrum of organisms. Generally, the marine coating composition comprises an antifouling agent and an organic vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Applicant: Novus International Inc.
    Inventor: Ibrahim Abou-Nemeh
  • GASOLINE FUEL COMPOSITIONS HAVING INCREASED OXIDATIVE STABILITY
    Publication number: 20070204505
    Abstract: The present invention relates to gasoline or a gasoline and ethanol blend fuel compositions that have improved oxidation stability. More specifically, the gasoline or a gasoline and ethanol blend fuel compositions include at least one antioxidant that increases the oxidative stability of the fuel. The gasoline or a gasoline and ethanol blend fuel compositions may also include an antioxidant mixture, or an antioxidant mixture in combination with a polar and/or nonpolar solvent, that increases the oxidative stability of the fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventor: Ibrahim Abou-Nemeh
  • BIODIESEL FUEL COMPOSITIONS HAVING INCREASED OXIDATIVE STABILITY
    Publication number: 20070113467
    Abstract: The present invention relates to biodiesel fuel compositions that have improved oxidation stability. More specifically, the biodiesel fuel compositions include at least one antioxidant that increases the oxidative stability of the fuel. The biodiesel fuel compositions may also include an antioxidant mixture, or an antioxidant mixture in combination with a polar and/or nonpolar solvent, that increases the oxidative stability of the fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventor: Ibrahim Abou-Nemeh
  • Anti-microbial paper products having a substituted 1,2-dihydroquinoline
    Publication number: 20070089847
    Abstract: The present invention generally provides anti-microbial paper products, compositions comprising anti-microbial paper products, processes for producing anti-microbial paper products, and methods of inhibiting microbial growth or replication in paper products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventor: Ibrahim Abou-Nemeh
  • IN-CAN AND DRY COATING ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS HAVING HYDROXY ANALOGS OF METHIONINE AND DERIVATIVES
    Publication number: 20070053866
    Abstract: The invention provides coating compositions that comprise antimicrobial agent comprising at least one hydroxy analog of methionine and a binder. The antimicrobial agents may be used as preservatives to inhibit a broad spectrum of microorganisms in the coating compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2006
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventor: Ibrahim Abou-Nemeh