Patents by Inventor Andrew R. Lefkowitz

Andrew R. 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).

  • PROBIOTIC CONFECTION AND LIPID COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20160213614
    Abstract: The present application relates to probiotic confection-based compositions comprising lactic acid-producing bacteria and oil-based compositions comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Andrew R. Lefkowitz
  • PROBIOTIC CONFECTION AND LIPID COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20160213613
    Abstract: The present application relates to probiotic confection-based compositions comprising lactic acid-producing bacteria and oil-based compositions comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Andrew R. Lefkowitz
  • PROBIOTIC CONFECTION AND LIPID COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20160213612
    Abstract: The present application relates to probiotic confection-based compositions comprising lactic acid-producing bacteria and oil-based compositions comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Andrew R. Lefkowitz
  • PROBIOTIC CONFECTION AND LIPID COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20160213615
    Abstract: The present application relates to probiotic confection-based compositions comprising lactic acid-producing bacteria and oil-based compositions comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Andrew R. Lefkowitz
  • Probiotic confection and lipid compositions
    Patent number: 9301982
    Abstract: The present application relates to probiotic confection-based compositions comprising lactic acid-producing bacteria and oil-based compositions comprising the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Ganeden Biotech, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew R. Lefkowitz
  • Methods for the dietary management of irritable bowel syndrome and carbohydrate malabsorption
    Patent number: 9220736
    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: November 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Ganeden Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Farmer, Andrew R. Lefkowitz
  • FUNCTIONAL FOODS CONTAINING BACILLUS COAGULANS AND NON-DAIRY MILK-LIKE COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20150313951
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to probiotic compositions and non-dairy milk-like compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Howard Cash, Michael A. Bush, Andrew R. Lefkowitz, David Keller
  • Topical Compositions for Reducing Visible Signs of Aging and Methods of Use Thereof
    Publication number: 20150044317
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of lactic acid producing bacteria and the extracellular product thereof in topical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Sean Farmer, Michael A. Bush, David Keller, Andrew R. Lefkowitz, Howard Cash
  • Methods for inhibiting microbial infections associated with sanitary products and for enhancing sanitary product degradation
    Patent number: 8821854
    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: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Ganeden Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Farmer, Andrew R. Lefkowitz
  • Methods For The Dietary Management Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome And Carbohydrate Malabsorption
    Publication number: 20130344046
    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: December 28, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Sean Farmer, Andrew R. Lefkowitz
  • Cosmetic Compositions
    Publication number: 20130251695
    Abstract: The present application relates to the use of lactic acid-producing bacteria and the extracellular product thereof in cosmetic compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventors: Sean Farmer, Michael A. Bush, David Keller, Andrew R. Lefkowitz
  • Methods and compositions for the dietary management of autoimmune disorders
    Patent number: 8409591
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Ganeden Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Farmer, Andrew R. Lefkowitz
  • Methods for reducing cholesterol using spores, systems and compositions
    Patent number: 8349337
    Abstract: The invention describes therapeutic compositions including a lactic acid-producing bacteria, such as isolated Bacillus coagulans, in combination with a cholesterol-reducing agent for use in reducing LDL cholesterol and serum triglycerides. Also described are therapeutic methods using the compositions and systems containing the therapeutic compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Ganeden Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Farmer, Andrew R. Lefkowitz
  • Probiotic Sports Nutrition Compositions
    Publication number: 20120251512
    Abstract: The present application relates to nutritional compositions comprising lactic acid-producing bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: Ganeden Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Farmer, David Keller, Andrew R. Lefkowitz
  • Probiotic Confection and Lipid Compositions
    Publication number: 20110256216
    Abstract: The present application relates to probiotic confection-based compositions comprising lactic acid-producing bacteria and oil-based compositions comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventor: Andrew R. Lefkowitz
  • Methods And Compositions For The Dietary Management Of Autoimmune Disorders
    Publication number: 20110064708
    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: November 22, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: Ganeden Biotech Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Farmer, Andrew R. Lefkowitz
  • Methods and compositions for the dietary management of autoimmune disorders
    Patent number: 7854927
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Ganeden Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Farmer, Andrew R. Lefkowitz
  • Probiotic Grain-Based Compositions
    Publication number: 20100210000
    Abstract: The present application relates to probiotic grain-based compositions comprising lactic acid-producing bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: Ganeden Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Farmer, Andrew R. Lefkowitz, Michael Bush, David Maske
  • Methods for the dietary management of irritable bowel syndrome and carbohydrate malabsorption
    Patent number: 7767203
    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: August 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Ganeden Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Farmer, Andrew R. Lefkowitz
  • Methods for increasing lactose digestion
    Patent number: 7700093
    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: December 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Ganeden Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Farmer, Andrew R. Lefkowitz