Patents by Inventor Chris D. Knight

Chris D. Knight 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 improving gut health
    Patent number: 9023345
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for improving gut health. In particular, the invention provides methods for improving gut health by improving the digestibility of dietary proteins, decreasing the flow of protein to the lower gastrointestinal tract, and/or decreasing the levels of Clostridium bacteria the upper intestinal tract of a subject. The methods comprise administering to the subject a supplement consisting essentially of at least one protease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris D. Knight, Julia J. Dibner, Fenglan Yan
  • METHODS FOR IMPROVING GUT HEALTH
    Publication number: 20140248258
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for improving gut health. In particular, the invention provides methods for improving gut health by improving the digestibility of dietary proteins, decreasing the flow of protein to the lower gastrointestinal tract, and/or decreasing the levels of Clostridium bacteria the upper intestinal tract of a subject. The methods comprise administering to the subject a supplement consisting essentially of at least one protease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Chris D. Knight, Julia J. Dibner, Fenglan Yan
  • METHODS FOR IMPROVING GUT HEALTH
    Publication number: 20120225050
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for improving gut health. In particular, the invention provides methods for improving gut health by improving the digestibility of dietary proteins, decreasing the flow of protein to the lower gastrointestinal tract, and/or decreasing the levels of Clostridium bacteria the upper intestinal tract of a subject. The methods comprise administering to the subject a supplement consisting essentially of at least one protease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Chris D. Knight, Julia J. Dibner, Fenglan Yan