Patents by Inventor Andrew Lefkowitz

Andrew Lefkowitz 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).

  • Methods for increasing lactose and fructose digestion
    Patent number: 8343484
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to digestive disorders, and in particular to methods for treating irritable bowel syndrome by increasing carbohydrate absorption by administering a composition containing a Bacillus coagulans bacterium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Ganeden Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Farmer, Andrew Lefkowitz
  • Method for increasing fructose digestion with strains of and fructase
    Patent number: 8273346
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to digestive disorders, and in particular to methods for treating irritable bowel syndrome by increasing carbohydrate absorption by administering a composition containing a Bacillus coagulans bacterium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Ganeden Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Farmer, Andrew Lefkowitz
  • Methods for the dietary management of irritable bowel syndrome and carbohydrate malabsorption
    Publication number: 20080112942
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to digestive disorders, and in particular to methods for treating irritable bowel syndrome by increasing carbohydrate absorption by administering a composition containing a Bacillus coagulans bacterium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Sean Farmer, Andrew Lefkowitz
  • Methods for inhibiting microbial infections associated with sanitary products and for enhancing sanitary product degradation, systems and compositions
    Publication number: 20060177429
    Abstract: The present invention describes compositions and methods for inhibiting microbial infections associated with the use of sanitary products, such as diapers, bandages, sanitary napkins, tampons, and the like. The present invention comprises providing for use a sanitary product containing an effective amount of a viable, non-pathogenic, lactic acid-producing bacteria, such as Bacillus coagulans, or an extracellular product thereof, useful for inhibiting growth of parasites and pathogens on the epithelial tissue in contact with the sanitary product during use of the product. The present invention also provides for enhancing biodegradation of sanitary products after use and disposal. Also described herein are methods using the product and systems containing the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2006
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Sean Farmer, Andrew Lefkowitz
  • Methods for reducing cholesterol using Bacillus coagulans spores, systems and compositions
    Publication number: 20060093591
    Abstract: The invention describes therapeutic compositions including a lactic acid-producing bacteria, such as isolated Bacillus coagulans, in combination with a bifidogenic oligosaccharides or other cholesterol-reducing agents for use in reducing LDL cholesterol and serum triglycerides. Also described are therapeutic methods using the compositions and systems containing the therapeutic compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2004
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: Scan Farmer, Andrew Lefkowitz
  • Methods and compositions for the dietary management of autoimmune disorders
    Publication number: 20060073130
    Abstract: The present invention describes the use of lactic acid bacteria, particularly lactic acid producing members of the genus Bacillus, in treating digestive-related immune disorders by downregulating of cytokines and by inhibiting pathogenic or deleterious microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract. Specific formulations of Bacillus coagulans for various immune disorders are elaborated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2005
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventors: Sean Farmer, Andrew Lefkowitz
  • Methods for the dietary management of irritable bowel syndrome and carbohydrate malabsorption
    Publication number: 20050100535
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to digestive disorders, and in particular to methods for treating irritable bowel syndrome by increasing carbohydrate absorption by administering a composition containing a Bacillus coagulans bacterium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2004
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: Sean Farmer, Andrew Lefkowitz