Patents by Inventor Andrew J. Ritter

Andrew J. Ritter 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).

  • Publication number: 20130177612
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for treating symptoms associated with lactose intolerance and for overall improvement in gastrointestinal health. Described herein are methods and compositions for improving overall gastrointestinal health or for decreasing symptoms of lactose intolerance by administering to subject in need thereof a prebiotic composition, optionally in combination with effective amount of a probiotic microbe or microbes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: Ritter Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Ritter, Dennis Savaiano, David Barnes, Todd Klaenhammer
  • Publication number: 20130165407
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for treating symptoms associated with lactose intolerance and for overall improvement in gastrointestinal health. Described herein are methods and compositions for improving overall gastrointestinal health or for decreasing symptoms of lactose intolerance by administering to subject in need thereof a prebiotic composition, optionally in combination with effective amount of a probiotic microbe or microbes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: RITTER PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Ritter, Dennis Savaiano, David Barnes, Todd Klaenhammer
  • Publication number: 20130034601
    Abstract: The method for increasing lactose tolerance in subjects exhibiting lactose intolerance symptoms implements a protocol where the subjects ingest a gradually increasing amount of lactose containing product over a six week period. At various points during the six week period the subject ingests the lactose containing product once a day and then twice a day. The lactose containing product can be in liquid form, such as for example, milk, and is preferably in a powder form which is taken either by ingesting capsules having the lactose powder or in a granular form mixed with water or other non-lactose containing liquid. At the end of the six week period, the subject's tolerance for lactose containing products is substantially increased, with the potential of eliminating the subject's lactose intolerant behavior indefinitely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: RITTER PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventor: Andrew J. Ritter
  • Publication number: 20110287072
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating symptoms associated with lactose intolerance and for overall improvement in gastrointestinal health. Described herein are methods and pharmaceutical compositions for improving overall gastrointestinal health or for decreasing symptoms of lactose intolerance by administering to subject in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition comprising a prebiotic, optionally in combination with effective amount of a probiotic microbe or microbes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: Ritter Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Ritter, Dennis Savaiano, David Barnes, Todd Klaenhammer
  • Publication number: 20110236480
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating symptoms associated with lactose intolerance and for overall improvement in gastrointestinal health. Described herein are methods and pharmaceutical compositions for improving overall gastrointestinal health or for decreasing symptoms of lactose intolerance by administering to subject in need thereof a pharmaceutical composition comprising a prebiotic, optionally in combination with effective amount of a probiotic microbe or microbes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: RITTER PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew J. RITTER, Dennis SAVAIANO, David BARNES, Todd KLAENHAMMER
  • Publication number: 20110223248
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for treating symptoms associated with lactose intolerance and for overall improvement in gastrointestinal health. Described herein are methods and compositions for improving overall gastrointestinal health or for decreasing symptoms of lactose intolerance by administering to subject in need thereof a lactose composition optionally in combination with effective amount of a probiotic, prebiotic, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: Ritter Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew J. Ritter
  • Publication number: 20110189148
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for treating symptoms associated with lactose intolerance and for overall improvement in gastrointestinal health. Described herein are methods and compositions for improving overall gastrointestinal health or for decreasing symptoms of lactose intolerance by administering to an individual a lactose composition with decreased lactose content in combination with effective amounts of prebiotics and/or probiotics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2009
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventor: Andrew J. Ritter
  • Publication number: 20110086093
    Abstract: The method for increasing lactose tolerance in subjects exhibiting lactose intolerance symptoms implements a protocol where the subjects ingest a gradually increasing amount of lactose containing product over a six week period. At various points during the six week period the subject ingests the lactose containing product once a day and then twice a day. The lactose containing product can be in liquid form, such as for example, milk, and is preferably in a powder form which is taken either by ingesting capsules having the lactose powder or in a granular form mixed with water or other non-lactose containing liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: Ritter Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew J. Ritter
  • Patent number: 7879363
    Abstract: The method for increasing lactose tolerance in subjects exhibiting lactose intolerance symptoms implements a protocol where the subjects ingest a gradually increasing amount of lactose containing product over a six week period. At various points during the six week period the subject ingests the lactose containing product once a day and then twice a day. The lactose containing product can be in liquid form, such as for example, milk, and is preferably in a powder form which is taken either by ingesting capsules having the lactose powder or in a granular form mixed with water or other non-lactose containing liquid. At the end of the six week period, the subject's tolerance for lactose containing products is substantially increased, with the potential of eliminating the subject's lactose intolerant behavior indefinitely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Ritter Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew J. Ritter
  • Publication number: 20100215738
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for treating symptoms associated with lactose intolerance and for overall improvement in gastrointestinal health. Described herein are methods and compositions for improving overall gastrointestinal health or for decreasing symptoms of lactose intolerance by administering to subject in need thereof a prebiotic composition, optionally in combination with effective amount of a probiotic microbe or microbes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: Ritter Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Ritter, Dennis Savaiano, David Barnes, Todd Robert Klaenhammer
  • Publication number: 20080233092
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for treating lactose intolerance. In embodiments, the invention provides methods and composition for decreasing symptoms of lactose intolerance by administering to an individual suffering from lactose intolerance increasing doses of lactose using a protocol such that at the end of treatment the individual's symptoms of lactose intolerance are decreased and such that symptoms remain decreased after a period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventor: Andrew J. Ritter
  • Publication number: 20080126195
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compostions for treating lactose intolerance. In embodiments, the invention provides methods and composition for decreasing symptoms of lactose intolerance by administering to an individual suffering from lactose intolerance increasing doses of lactose using a protocol such that at the end of treatment the individual's symptoms of lactose intolerance are decrease and such that symptoms remain decreased after a period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventor: Andrew J. Ritter
  • Patent number: 7029702
    Abstract: The method for increasing lactose tolerance in subjects exhibiting lactose intolerance symptoms implements a protocol where the subjects ingest a gradually increasing amount of lactose containing product over a six week period. At various points during the six week period the subject ingests the lactose containing product once a day and then twice a day. The lactose containing product can be in liquid form, such as for example, milk, and is preferably in a powder form which is taken either by ingesting capsules having the lactose powder or in a granular form mixed with water or other non-lactose containing liquid. At the end of the six week period, the subject's tolerance for lactose containing products is substantially increased, with the potential of eliminating the subject's lactose intolerant behavior indefinitely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Ritter Natural Sciences LLC
    Inventor: Andrew J. Ritter
  • Publication number: 20020034496
    Abstract: The method for increasing lactose tolerance in subjects exhibiting lactose intolerance symptoms implements a protocol where the subjects ingest a gradually increasing amount of lactose containing product over a six week period. At various points during the six week period the subject ingests the lactose containing product once a day and then twice a day. The lactose containing product can be in liquid form, such as for example, milk, and is preferably in a powder form which is taken either by ingesting capsules having the lactose powder or in a granular form mixed with water or other non-lactose containing liquid. At the end of the six week period, the subject's tolerance for lactose containing products is substantially increased, with the potential of eliminating the subject's lactose intolerant behavior indefinitely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 1999
    Publication date: March 21, 2002
    Inventor: ANDREW J. RITTER