Patents by Inventor André Bégin

André Bégin has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Chitosan hydrogels for accelerating involution and preventing infection of the mammary gland at drying-off
    Patent number: 10828319
    Abstract: A method of preventing intramammary infection and accelerating involution by administration of a biological response modifier, specifically a chitosan solution, to the teat of a lactating mammal at drying-off A chitosan solution neutralized with a weak base such as ?-glycerophosphate can remain liquid at room temperature for injection into a teat, but can form a hydrogel at body temperature inside the teat. The neutralized chitosan solution can also be optionally co-administered with a teat sealant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD
    Inventors: Pierre Lacasse, Samuel Lanctôt, Patrick Fustier, André Bégin, Ali R. Taherian, Barbara Bisakowski