Patents by Inventor David R. Whitlock

David R. Whitlock 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: 20240122994
    Abstract: Ammonia oxidizing microorganism preparations for delivery to the gastrointestinal system, kits including ammonia oxidizing preparations for delivery to the gastrointestinal system, and devices for administering ammonia oxidizing preparations to the gastrointestinal system are provided. Methods of introducing ammonia oxidizing microorganisms to the gastrointestinal system are provided. Methods of treating disorders, including gastrointestinal disorders and inflammatory disorders, with ammonia oxidizing microorganism preparations are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: David R. Whitlock, Larry Weiss, Lauren Nicole Ambrogio
  • Publication number: 20240050488
    Abstract: A method of treating diaper rash in a subject is provided. A method of treating athlete's foot in a subject is provided. A method of treating contact dermatitis in a subject is provided. A method of treating perspiration and body odor in a subject is provided. The method comprises administering an effective amount of a preparation comprising ammonia oxidizing microorganisms to the subject, thereby treating the diaper rash, athlete's foot, contact dermatitis, or perspiration and body odor. Related preparations, kits, and devices are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Todd Krueger, David R. Whitlock, Lauren Nicole Ambrogio, Larry Weiss
  • Publication number: 20240026417
    Abstract: This disclosure provides, inter alia, systems and methods for testing products for ammonia oxidizing bacteria, quality control, and providing products with ammonia oxidizing bacteria. The systems and methods herein may be used, inter alia, to treat diseases associated with low nitrite levels, skin diseases, and diseases caused by pathogenic bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicant: AOBIOME LLC
    Inventors: David R. Whitlock, James Heywood, Spiros Jamas, Larry Weiss
  • Publication number: 20230398157
    Abstract: Ammonia oxidizing microorganism preparations for delivery to the intranasal system, kits including ammonia oxidizing preparations for delivery to the intranasal system, and devices for administering ammonia oxidizing preparations to the intranasal system are provided. Methods of introducing ammonia oxidizing microorganisms to the intranasal system are provided. Methods of treating disorders, including neurological disorders, nasal or sinus disorders, and inflammatory disorders, with ammonia oxidizing microorganism preparations are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Applicant: AOBIOME LLC
    Inventors: David R. Whitlock, Todd Krueger
  • Publication number: 20230381245
    Abstract: A method for degrading a biofilm on a surface is provided. A method of preventing formation of a biofilm on a surface is provided. The method includes administering, e.g., applying, ammonia oxidizing microorganisms, e.g., a preparation comprising ammonia oxidizing bacteria, to the surface. Preparations comprising ammonia oxidizing microorganisms for biofilm treatment are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: David R. Whitlock, Larry Weiss
  • Publication number: 20230302064
    Abstract: Ammonia oxidizing microorganism preparations for delivery to the gastrointestinal system, kits including ammonia oxidizing preparations for delivery to the gastrointestinal system, and devices for administering ammonia oxidizing preparations to the gastrointestinal system are provided. Methods of introducing ammonia oxidizing microorganisms to the gastrointestinal system are provided. Methods of treating disorders, including gastrointestinal disorders and inflammatory disorders, with ammonia oxidizing microorganism preparations are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: David R. Whitlock, Larry Weiss, Lauren Nicole Ambrogio
  • Publication number: 20230241131
    Abstract: A method of treating diaper rash in a subject is provided. A method of treating athlete's foot in a subject is provided. A method of treating contact dermatitis in a subject is provided. A method of treating perspiration and body odor in a subject is provided. The method comprises administering an effective amount of a preparation comprising ammonia oxidizing microorganisms to the subject, thereby treating the diaper rash, athlete's foot, contact dermatitis, or perspiration and body odor. Related preparations, kits, and devices are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Todd Krueger, David R. Whitlock, Lauren Nicole Ambrogio, Larry Weiss
  • Publication number: 20230227884
    Abstract: This disclosure provides, inter alia, systems and methods for testing products for ammonia oxidizing bacteria, quality control, and providing products with ammonia oxidizing bacteria. The systems and methods herein may be used, inter alia, to treat diseases associated with low nitrite levels, skin diseases, and diseases caused by pathogenic bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: David R. Whitlock, James Heywood, Spiros Jamas, Larry Weiss
  • Publication number: 20230190828
    Abstract: A method of regulating blood pressure in a subject is provided. The method comprises administering a preparation comprising ammonia oxidizing microorganisms to the subject, thereby regulating blood pressure in the subject. Related preparations, kits, and devices are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: David R. Whitlock, Spiros Jamas
  • Publication number: 20230172998
    Abstract: Ammonia oxidizing microorganism preparations for delivery to the intranasal system, kits including ammonia oxidizing preparations for delivery to the intranasal system, and devices for administering ammonia oxidizing preparations to the intranasal system are provided. Methods of introducing ammonia oxidizing microorganisms to the intranasal system are provided. Methods of treating disorders, including neurological disorders, nasal or sinus disorders, and inflammatory disorders, with ammonia oxidizing microorganism preparations are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2023
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: David R. Whitlock, Todd Krueger
  • Publication number: 20220370516
    Abstract: A method of treating diaper rash in a subject is provided. A method of treating athlete's foot in a subject is provided. A method of treating contact dermatitis in a subject is provided. A method of treating perspiration and body odor in a subject is provided. The method comprises administering an effective amount of a preparation comprising ammonia oxidizing microorganisms to the subject, thereby treating the diaper rash, athlete's foot, contact dermatitis, or perspiration and body odor. Related preparations, kits, and devices are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Todd Krueger, David R. Whitlock, Lauren Nicole Ambrogio, Larry Weiss
  • Publication number: 20220347230
    Abstract: Ammonia oxidizing microorganism preparations for delivery to the intranasal system, kits including ammonia oxidizing preparations for delivery to the intranasal system, and devices for administering ammonia oxidizing preparations to the intranasal system are provided. Methods of introducing ammonia oxidizing microorganisms to the intranasal system are provided. Methods of treating disorders, including neurological disorders, nasal or sinus disorders, and inflammatory disorders, with ammonia oxidizing microorganism preparations are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: David R. Whitlock, Todd Krueger
  • Publication number: 20220241350
    Abstract: Ammonia oxidizing microorganism preparations for delivery to the gastrointestinal system, kits including ammonia oxidizing preparations for delivery to the gastrointestinal system, and devices for administering ammonia oxidizing preparations to the gastrointestinal system are provided. Methods of introducing ammonia oxidizing microorganisms to the gastrointestinal system are provided. Methods of treating disorders, including gastrointestinal disorders and inflammatory disorders, with ammonia oxidizing microorganism preparations are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: David R. Whitlock, Larry Weiss, Lauren Nicole Ambrogio
  • Patent number: 11225640
    Abstract: A method for treating a skin disorder, e.g., acne, e.g. acne vulgaris, in a subject is provided. The method comprises administering, e.g., applying, e.g., topically administering, ammonia oxidizing bacteria, e.g., a preparation comprising ammonia oxidizing bacteria, to a surface of the subject. Preparations comprising ammonia oxidizing bacteria for treating such skin disorder, e.g., acne, e.g. acne vulgaris in a subject are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: AOBIOME LLC
    Inventors: David R. Whitlock, Spiros Jamas, Larry Weiss
  • Publication number: 20220002662
    Abstract: This disclosure provides, inter alia, an optimized strain of Nitrosomonas eutropha (N. eutropha) designated D23, D23-100, or AOB D23-100. N. eutropha bacteria disclosed in this application have desirable properties, e.g., optimized properties, such as the ability to suppress growth of pathogenic bacteria, and an enhanced ability to produce nitric oxide and nitric oxide precursors. The N. eutropha herein may be used, for instance, to treat diseases associated with low nitrite levels, skin diseases, and diseases caused by pathogenic bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: David R. Whitlock, Spiros Jamas, Larry Weiss, Ioannis Gryllos
  • Publication number: 20210228649
    Abstract: A method of treating diaper rash in a subject is provided. A method of treating athlete's foot in a subject is provided. A method of treating contact dermatitis in a subject is provided. A method of treating perspiration and body odor in a subject is provided. The method comprises administering an effective amount of a preparation comprising ammonia oxidizing microorganisms to the subject, thereby treating the diaper rash, athlete's foot, contact dermatitis, or perspiration and body odor. Related preparations, kits, and devices are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Todd Krueger, David R. Whitlock, Lauren Nicole Ambrogio, Larry Weiss
  • Publication number: 20210052672
    Abstract: Methods of treating neurodegenerative disorders, neurocognitive disorders, mental disorders, neuropsychological disorders, and symptoms thereof by administering ammonia oxidizing microorganisms are disclosed. Preparations for treating disorders, including neurodegenerative disorders, neurocognitive disorders, mental disorders, neuropsychological disorders, and symptoms thereof including ammonia oxidizing microorganisms are disclosed. Kits including ammonia oxidizing microorganism preparations and devices for administering ammonia oxidizing preparations are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: David R. Whitlock, Todd Krueger, Lauren Nicole Ambrogio
  • Publication number: 20200330524
    Abstract: A method of regulating blood pressure in a subject is provided. The method comprises administering a preparation comprising ammonia oxidizing microorganisms to the subject, thereby regulating blood pressure in the subject. Related preparations, kits, and devices are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: David R. Whitlock, Spiros Jamas
  • Publication number: 20200206277
    Abstract: A method for degrading a biofilm on a surface is provided. A method of preventing formation of a biofilm on a surface is provided. The method includes administering, e.g., applying, ammonia oxidizing microorganisms, e.g., a preparation comprising ammonia oxidizing bacteria, to the surface. Preparations comprising ammonia oxidizing microorganisms for biofilm treatment are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: David R. Whitlock, Larry Weiss
  • Publication number: 20200179458
    Abstract: Preparations comprising microorganisms for delivery as a plurality of particles, kits including microorganism preparations for delivery as a plurality of particles, and devices for administering microorganism preparations as a plurality of particles are provided. Methods of administering microorganisms via nebulization or inhalation are provided. Methods of introducing microorganisms to the respiratory system are provided. Methods of treating disorders, including respiratory disorders and inflammatory disorders, with preparations comprising microorganisms are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Lauren Nicole Ambrogio, Todd Krueger, Larry Weiss, David R. Whitlock