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).

  • FEED ADDITIVE FOR IMPROVING ANIMAL PERFORMANCE, DIGESTION AND INTESTINAL HEALTH AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20250120420
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a feed additive comprising beta 1-4, endo-xylanase enzyme and chito-oligosaccarides present in an amount that provides a synergistic improvement to monogastric animal intestinal health or nutrient digestibility. Another aspect of the present invention relates to adding a composition containing beta 1-4, endo-xylanase enzyme and chito-oligosaccarides into an animal diet or water source in order to improve animal performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Applicant: KEMIN INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Veerle Van Hoeck, Liesbet Thys, Rietje Spaepen, Filip Nuyens
  • 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
  • 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