Patents by Inventor Filip Nuyens

Filip Nuyens 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).

  • COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ORGANIC ACIDS AND THEIR ESTERS TO PREVENT MOLD CONTAMINATION IN ANIMAL FEED
    Publication number: 20230189803
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions that can be used as effective agents for prevention and protection of feed ingredients, particularly from mold growth, and methods for preparing the same. Another aspect relates to compositions containing synergistic combinations of propionic esters, free propionic acid, and propionic salts, capable of protecting against mold proliferation. Another aspect of the present invention relates to providing a user-friendly, non-corrosive approach for controlling mold growth in animal feed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: KEMIN INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Hilde WOUTERS, Jatuporn SALAKLANG, Ingrid SOMERS, Sandy VAN DE CRAEN, Filip NUYENS, Agnes Hwee Hong THNG
  • Processes for the Preparation of Alpha-Hydroxy Esters via Grignard Coupling and Thiolation Reactions
    Publication number: 20230002315
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides processes for preparing an alpha-hydroxy ester by addition of a vinyl Grignard reagent to an oxalate ester and thiolation of the resulting double bond. Also provided are alpha-hydroxy esters and synthetic intermediates prepared according to processes disclosed herein and compositions comprising the alpha-hydroxy esters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: Kemin Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Shengshu Huang, Fangyi Li, Li Xu, Filip Nuyens, Ye Lao, Jatuporn Salaklang
  • Processes for the Preparation of Alpha-Hydroxy Esters by Esterification of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids
    Publication number: 20220332681
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides processes for preparing an alpha-hydroxy ester from the corresponding alpha-hydroxy acid by transesterification. Also provided are alphahydroxy esters prepared according to processes disclosed herein and compositions comprising the alpha-hydroxy esters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Applicant: Kemin Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Shengshu Huang, Fangyi Li, Li Xu, Filip Nuyens, Ye Lao, Jatuporn Salaklang, Zhuo Tang
  • ANIMAL FEED SUPPLEMENT
    Publication number: 20180077951
    Abstract: An animal feed supplement composition comprising a combination of lysolecithin or purified lysophospholipid-rich compounds, monoglycerides and at least one synthetic emulsifier in amounts sufficient to enhance nutrient digestibility, absorption or utilization of feed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Matias JANSEN, Filip NUYENS, Ilse MAST
  • Method of improving animal feeds using hydrolyzed lecithins
    Patent number: 9173419
    Abstract: A specific lecithin composition comprising phospholipids and lysophospholipids is described that can be used as an animal feed additive for the improvement of digestibility parameters and consequently gut health and animal performance. In addition, the mixture possesses useful biological and chemical properties that can be utilized in the animal feed and human food industries. The composition is chemically characterized by means of HPLC-ELSD, HPLC-MS/MS and 31P-NMR and its biological functionalities are fully described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Kemin Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefaan Van dyck, Bart Vennekens, Bruno Coppens, Filip Nuyens
  • Method of Improving Animal Feeds Using Hydrolyzed Lecithins
    Publication number: 20140057016
    Abstract: A specific lecithin composition comprising phospholipids and lysophospholipids is described that can be used as an animal feed additive for the improvement of digestibility parameters and consequently gut health and animal performance. In addition, the mixture possesses useful biological and chemical properties that can be utilized in the animal feed and human food industries. The composition is chemically characterized by means of HPLC-ELSD, HPLC-MS/MS and 31P-NMR and its biological functionalities are fully described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Kemin Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefaan Van dyck, Bart Vennekens, Bruno Coppens, Filip Nuyens
  • Hydrolyzed lecithin product to improve digestibility
    Patent number: 8603568
    Abstract: A specific lecithin composition comprising phospholipids and lysophospholipids is described that can be used as an animal feed additive for the improvement of digestibility parameters and consequently gut health and animal performance. In addition, the mixture possesses useful biological and chemical properties that can be utilized in the animal feed and human food industries. The composition is chemically characterized by means of HPLC-ELSD, HPLC-MS/MS and 31P-NMR and its biological functionalities are fully described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Kemin Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefaan M. O. Van Dyck, Bart Vennekens, Bruno Coppens, Filip Nuyens
  • Hydrolyzed Lecithin Product to Improve Digestibility
    Publication number: 20110177194
    Abstract: A specific lecithin composition comprising phospholipids and lysophospholipids is described that can be used as an animal feed additive for the improvement of digestibility parameters and consequently gut health and animal performance. In addition, the mixture possesses useful biological and chemical properties that can be utilized in the animal feed and human food industries. The composition is chemically characterized by means of HPLC-ELSD, HPLC-MS/MS and 31P-NMR and its biological functionalities are fully described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: KEMIN INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Stefaan M.O. Van Dyck, Bart Vennekens, Bruno Coppens, Filip Nuyens