Patents by Inventor Brenda Smiley

Brenda Smiley 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).

  • Yeast-containing silage inoculants for the enhancement of silage digestion and fermentation in the rumen
    Patent number: 10945450
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for use as silage inoculants comprising a yeast strain, one or more bacterial stains, and a suitable carrier. The invention also relates to methods of improving livestock animal silage and meat and milk performance of a livestock animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Inventors: Fredric Owens, Brenda Smiley
  • Yeast containing silage inoculants for the enhancement of silage digestion and fermentation in the rumen
    Patent number: 10945451
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for use as silage inoculants comprising a yeast strain, one or more bacterial stains, and a suitable carrier. The invention also relates to methods of improving livestock animal silage and meat and milk performance of a livestock animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Inventors: Fredric Owens, Brenda Smiley
  • YEAST CONTAINING SILAGE INOCULANTS FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF SILAGE DIGESTION AND FERMENTATION IN THE RUMEN
    Publication number: 20180007933
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for use as silage inoculants comprising a yeast strain, one or more bacterial stains, and a suitable carrier. The invention also relates to methods of improving livestock animal silage and meat and milk performance of a livestock animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicant: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: FREDRIC OWENS, BRENDA SMILEY
  • Rapid acting lactobacillus strains and their use to improve aerobic stability of silage
    Patent number: 9822334
    Abstract: A method for treating silage to enhance the aerobic stability by increasing the fermentation and stabilization of silage by inhibiting growth of microorganisms selected from yeasts, molds and spore-forming bacteria and permitting earlier aerobic 5 exposure is disclosed. The method comprises treating silage or feed with a composition comprising Lactobacillus buchneri strain LN7125, or Lactobacillus brevis strain LB5328, or Lactobacillus brevis strain LB7123, and mixtures or a mutant thereof which retains the silage preservative activity of LN7125, LB5328, or LB7123, or the antimicrobial components produced thereby. The strains of Lactobacillus 10 buchneri and Lactobacillus brevis disclosed in the invention have been purified and isolated and have been found to improve aerobic stability of silage allowing earlier aerobic exposure post ensiling than is presently practiced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Harman, William Rutherford, Brenda Smiley
  • RAPID ACTING LACTOBACILLUS STRAINS AND THEIR USE TO IMPROVE AEROBIC STABILITY OF SILAGE
    Publication number: 20170208836
    Abstract: A method for treating silage to enhance the aerobic stability by increasing the fermentation and stabilization of silage by inhibiting growth of microorganisms selected from yeasts, molds and spore-forming bacteria and permitting earlier aerobic exposure is disclosed. The method comprises treating silage or feed with a composition comprising Lactobacillus buchneri strain LN7125, or Lactobacillus brevis strain LB5328, or Lactobacillus brevis strain LB7123, and mixtures or a mutant thereof which retains the silage preservative activity of LN7125, LB5328, or LB7123, or the antimicrobial components produced thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Applicant: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Elizabeth HARMAN, William RUTHERFORD, Brenda SMILEY
  • Rapid Acting Lactobacillus Strains and Their Use to Improve Aerobic Stability of Silage
    Publication number: 20150250207
    Abstract: A method for treating silage to enhance the aerobic stability by increasing the fermentation and stabilization of silage by inhibiting growth of microorganisms selected from yeasts, molds and spore-forming bacteria and permitting earlier aerobic exposure is disclosed. The method comprises treating silage or feed with a composition comprising Lactobacillus buchneri strain LN7125, or Lactobacillus brevis strain LB5328, or Lactobacillus brevis strain LB7123, and mixtures or a mutant thereof which retains the silage preservative activity of LN7125, LB5328, or LB7123, or the antimicrobial components produced thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: PIONEER HI BRED INTERNATIONAL INC
    Inventors: Elizabeth Harman, William Rutherford, Brenda Smiley
  • FERULATE ESTERASE PRODUCING STRAINS AND METHODS OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20140220180
    Abstract: Ferulate esterase producing bacterial strains or functional mutants thereof and methods of using ferulate esterase producing bacterial strains as forage additives are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: PIONEER HI BRED INTERNATIONAL INC
    Inventors: Carol HENDRICK, Victor NSEREKO, William RUTHERFORD, Brenda SMILEY, Annette SPIELBAUER, Barbara RUSER
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS COMPRISING A COMBINATION SILAGE INOCULANT
    Publication number: 20140186929
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the production of biogas from forage are provided. Compositions comprise a combination microbial inoculant, silage produced from forage inoculated with the combination microbial inoculant, and biogas produced from the silage. Various methods are provided for increasing biogas production and decreasing dry matter loss by inoculating forage with a combination inoculant. In certain embodiments, inoculating forage with specific combinations of bacterial strains results in a synergistic decrease in dry matter loss and a synergistic increase in biogas production. In other embodiments, inoculating a biomass composition comprising silage and sludge with specific combinations of bacterial strains results in a synergistic increase in biogas production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventors: Ellen Davis, Keith Mertz, Terry Parrott, Barbara G. Ruser, William Rutherford, Brenda Smiley, Annette Spielbauer, Ardean Veldkamp
  • Yeast-Containing Silage Inoculants for the Enhancement of Silage Digestion and Fermentation in the Rumen
    Publication number: 20130330439
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for use as silage inoculants comprising a yeast strain, one or more bacterial stains, and a suitable carrier. The invention also relates to methods of improving livestock animal silage and meat and milk performance of a livestock animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Fredric Owens, Brenda Smiley
  • Ferulate esterase-producing bacterial strain for enhancing plant fiber digestion in an animal
    Patent number: 8409642
    Abstract: Ferulate esterase producing bacterial strains or functional mutants thereof and methods of using ferulate esterase producing bacterial strains as forage additives are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Nsereko, William Rutherford, Brenda Smiley, Annette Spielbauer
  • Ferulate esterase producing strains for the enhancement of biogas production
    Patent number: 8236537
    Abstract: Compositions of ferulate esterase producing bacterial strains or functional mutants thereof and methods of using ferulate esterase producing bacterial strains as silage inoculants for the enhancement of biogas production are disclosed. Ferulate esterase producing bacterial strains of Lactobacillus, including Lactobacillus buchneri, or functional mutants thereof are used as silage inoculants to improve the degradation of plant biomass for enhanced production of biogas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara G. Ruser, William Rutherford, Brenda Smiley
  • Ferulate esterase-producing bacterial strain for treating pre-ensiled plant material
    Patent number: 8211672
    Abstract: Ferulate esterase producing bacterial strains or functional mutants thereof and methods of using ferulate esterase producing bacterial strains as forage additives are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Nsereko, William Rutherford, Brenda Smiley, Annette Spielbauer
  • Ferulate esterase producing strains and methods of using same
    Patent number: 7799551
    Abstract: Ferulate esterase producing bacterial strains or functional mutants thereof and methods of using ferulate esterase producing bacterial strains as forage additives are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Nsereko, William Rutherford, Brenda Smiley, Annette Spielbauer
  • Acetyl esterase producing strains and methods of using same
    Patent number: 7718415
    Abstract: Acetyl esterase producing bacterial strains or functional mutants thereof and methods of using acetyl esterase producing bacterial strains as forage additives are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Nsereko, Christine Dengler, Brenda Smiley
  • Acetyl esterase producing strains and methods of using same
    Patent number: 7700094
    Abstract: Acetyl esterase producing bacterial strains or functional mutants thereof and methods of using acetyl esterase producing bacterial strains as forage additives are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Nsereko, Christine Dengler, Brenda Smiley
  • FERULATE ESTERASE PRODUCING STRAINS FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF BIOGAS PRODUCTION
    Publication number: 20090162913
    Abstract: Compositions of ferulate esterase producing bacterial strains or functional mutants thereof and methods of using ferulate esterase producing bacterial strains as silage inoculants for the enhancement of biogas production are disclosed. Ferulate esterase producing bacterial strains of Lactobacillus, including Lactobacillus buchneri, or functional mutants thereof are used as silage inoculants to improve the degradation of plant biomass for enhanced production of biogas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: BARBARA G. RUSER, WILLIAM RUTHERFORD, BRENDA SMILEY
  • Ferulate Esterase Producing Strains and Methods of Using Same
    Publication number: 20090010903
    Abstract: Ferulate esterase producing bacterial strains or functional mutants thereof and methods of using ferulate esterase producing bacterial strains as forage additives are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Nsereko, William Rutherford, Brenda Smiley, Annette Spielbauer
  • Ferulate Esterase Producing Strains and Methods of Using Same
    Publication number: 20090011085
    Abstract: Ferulate esterase producing bacterial strains or functional mutants thereof and methods of using ferulate esterase producing bacterial strains as forage additives are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Nsereko, William Rutherford, Brenda Smiley, Annette Spielbauer
  • Ferulate esterase producing strains and methods of using same
    Publication number: 20060046292
    Abstract: Ferulate esterase producing bacterial strains or functional mutants thereof and methods of using ferulate esterase producing bacterial strains as forage additives are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2005
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Inventors: Victor Nsereko, William Rutherford, Brenda Smiley, Annette Spielbauer
  • Mixed cultures for improved fermentation and aerobic stability of silage
    Patent number: 6403084
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treatment of animal feed or silage by treatment with a mixed culture of heterofermentive lactic acid bacteria and homofermentive lactic acid bacteria of the proper ratio. Bacterial strains for such treatment are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell Kuo-fu Chan, Scott Dennis, Elizabeth K. Harman, William Rutherford, Brenda Smiley