Patents Assigned to RALCO NUTRITION, INC.
  • Patent number: 11440852
    Abstract: Various seed, soil, and plant treatment compositions, methods of applying such compositions, and the like are described herein. The treatment compositions can comprise one or more zinc compounds, one or more iron compounds, and/or one or more molybdenum compounds. Applications of the treatment compositions can include being placed in-furrow, side-dressed in fields, used as foliar treatments, broadcast in soil, tilled in soil, or otherwise applied to seeds, soils, or plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: RALCO NUTRITION, INC.
    Inventors: Rachel Ann Raths, Richard Dale Lamb, Michael David Johnson, Evan Everette Johnson
  • Patent number: 11078127
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a method of making a mineral product. The method includes contacting a carboxylic acid and an inorganic mineral compound sufficient to form a solution, reacting the solution over a period of time sufficient to provide a mineral chelated compound, transferring the mineral chelated compound to one or more molds prior to the compound substantially solidifying and reducing the size of the mineral chelated compound sufficient to provide a rapidly soluble mineral chelated product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: RALCO NUTRITION, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Jon Knochenmus, Jon Kent Knochenmus, Richard Dale Lamb, Myrra Arlene Lamb
  • Patent number: 10696602
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a method of making a mineral product. The method includes contacting a carboxylic acid and an inorganic mineral compound sufficient to form a solution, reacting the solution over a period of time sufficient to provide a mineral chelated compound, transferring the mineral chelated compound to one or more molds prior to the compound substantially solidifying and reducing the size of the mineral chelated compound sufficient to provide a rapidly soluble mineral chelated product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Ralco Nutrition, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Jon Knochenmus, Jon Kent Knochenmus, Richard Dale Lamb, Myrra Arlene Lamb
  • Patent number: 10570066
    Abstract: Embodiments provide inorganic mineral chelated compositions, inorganic and organic salts of minerals, cobalt compounds and compositions, and treatment compositions, and methods of making and using the same. Mineral chelated compositions in combination with mineral salts have been shown to improve plant health, plant emergence, crop yield, plant health consistency, consistent or time-released bio-availability of nutrients in and around a plant, seed, or soil, plant resistance to disease and drought, and microbial catalysis. The compositions described herein can be applied directly to seeds, soil, or plants, or they can be incorporated with existing agricultural treatments and processes, reducing cost and time for farmers to implement the methods described herein. Compositions described herein may also be combined with other commercial products to enhance the efficacy thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: RALCO NUTRITION, INC.
    Inventors: Richard Dale Lamb, Mike David Johnson
  • Patent number: 10542759
    Abstract: In general, embodiments of the present invention provide seed, soil, and plant treatment compositions, and methods of making and using such products and compositions. The use of these products and compositions can act as a plant protectant and increase the growth, health, and yield of various seeds and plants such as crops and grasses, and further provide similar benefit to soils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Ralco Nutrition, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Dale Lamb, Michael David Johnson
  • Patent number: 10512664
    Abstract: In general, embodiments of the present invention provide antiviral essential oil compositions, and methods of making and using the same. Essential oil compositions can include one or more essential oils, such as thyme essential oil, oregano essential oil, and/or cinnamon essential, optionally in combination with one or more emulsifiers. Essential oil compositions can be in the form of an emulsion and have droplet sizes less than about 25 microns. The use of these compositions in organisms and systems provides beneficial antiviral effects, among others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Ralco Nutrition, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Dale Lamb, Tom M. Lattimore
  • Publication number: 20190209637
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe compositions for increasing the health and feed efficiency of an animal comprising one or more essential oils, wherein the one or more essential oils include at least thyme essential oil and cinnamon essential oil; and an emulsifier, wherein the one or more essential oils are present as an emulsion and the average particle size of the one or more essential oils in the emulsion is about 25 microns or less. Embodiments of the present disclosure describe compositions for increasing the health and feed efficiency of an animal comprising one or more essential oils, wherein the one or more essential oils include at least thyme essential oil and cinnamaldehyde; and an emulsifier, wherein the one or more essential oils are present as an emulsion and the average particle size of the one or more essential oils in the emulsion is about 25 microns or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Applicant: Ralco Nutrition, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Dale LAMB
  • Patent number: 10342839
    Abstract: In general, embodiments of the present invention essential oil animal treatment compositions, and methods of making and using such products and compositions. The compositions comprise an essential oil fraction include including oregano essential oil, thyme essential oil, and cinnamon essential oil. The compositions can optionally include one or more emulsifiers and be in the form of an emulsion. An emulsifier can include arabinogalactan. The use of these products and compositions can enhance the health and feed efficiency of animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: Ralco Nutrition, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Dale Lamb
  • Publication number: 20180125913
    Abstract: In general, embodiments of the present invention essential oil animal treatment compositions, and methods of making and using such products and compositions. The compositions comprise an essential oil fraction include including oregano essential oil, thyme essential oil, and cinnamon essential oil. The compositions can optionally include one or more emulsifiers and be in the form of an emulsion. An emulsifier can include arabinogalactan. The use of these products and compositions can enhance the health and feed efficiency of animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Applicant: Ralco Nutrition, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Dale LAMB
  • Patent number: 9949490
    Abstract: In general, embodiments of the present invention provide seed, soil, and plant treatment compositions, and methods of making and using such products and compositions. The use of these products and compositions can act as a plant protectant and increase the growth, health, and yield of various seeds and plants such as crops and grasses, and further provide similar benefit to soils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: RALCO NUTRITION, INC.
    Inventors: Richard Dale Lamb, Michael David Johnson
  • Publication number: 20170215391
    Abstract: An aquaculture environment control system comprising a plurality of discharge conduits positioned in a vessel, the discharge conduits including one or more orifices; a fluid source in fluid communication with the plurality of discharge conduits; a gas supply source in fluid communication with at least one of the plurality of discharge conduits; wherein discharging fluid from the plurality of discharge conduits into the vessel creates or maintains a current throughout fluid present within the vessel. A method of controlling an aquaculture environment comprising supplying one or more of a fluid and a gas to a plurality of discharge conduits positioned in a vessel; and discharging the one or more of the fluid and the gas from at least one of the plurality of discharge conduits to the vessel, the discharging creating or maintaining a current within the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: RALCO NUTRITION, INC.
    Inventors: Robert H. GERVAIS, Kasey E. HOLM, Dennis J. JOHNSON, Michael B. ZIEBELL
  • Publication number: 20170157190
    Abstract: In general, embodiments of the present invention provide antiviral essential oil compositions, and methods of making and using the same. Essential oil compositions can include one or more essential oils, such as thyme essential oil, oregano essential oil, and/or cinnamon essential, optionally in combination with one or more emulsifiers. Essential oil compositions can be in the form of an emulsion and have droplet sizes less than about 25 microns. The use of these compositions in organisms and systems provides beneficial antiviral effects, among others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: Ralco Nutrition, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Dale LAMB, Tom M. LATTIMORE
  • Publication number: 20140026629
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a method of making a mineral product. The method includes contacting a carboxylic acid and an inorganic mineral compound sufficient to form a solution, reacting the solution over a period of time sufficient to provide a mineral chelated compound, transferring the mineral chelated compound to one or more molds prior to the compound substantially solidifying and reducing the size of the mineral chelated compound sufficient to provide a rapidly soluble mineral chelated product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: Ralco Nutrition, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Jon KNOCHENMUS, Jon Kent KNOCHENMUS, Richard Dale LAMB, Myyra Arlene LAMB
  • Patent number: 8575212
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a method of making a mineral product. The method includes contacting a carboxylic acid and an inorganic mineral compound sufficient to form a solution, reacting the solution over a period of time sufficient to provide a mineral chelated compound, transferring the mineral chelated compound to one or more molds prior to the compound substantially solidifying and reducing the size of the mineral chelated compound sufficient to provide a rapidly soluble mineral chelated product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Ralco Nutrition, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Jon Knochenmus, Jon Kent Knochenmus, Richard Dale Lamb, Myrra Arlene Lamb
  • Publication number: 20110152363
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a method of making a mineral product. The method includes contacting a carboxylic acid and an inorganic mineral compound sufficient to form a solution, reacting the solution over a period of time sufficient to provide a mineral chelated compound, transferring the mineral chelated compound to one or more molds prior to the compound substantially solidifying and reducing the size of the mineral chelated compound sufficient to provide a rapidly soluble mineral chelated product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: RALCO NUTRITION, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Jon Knochenmus, Jon Kent Knochenmus, Richard Dale Lamb, Myrra Arlene Lamb