Patents by Inventor Frank W. Edens

Frank W. Edens 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).

  • In ovo method for delivering Lactobacillus reuteri to the gastrointestinal tract of poultry
    Patent number: 5458875
    Abstract: A method of establishing direct feed microorganisms such as Lactobacillus reuteri in the gastrointestinal tract of avian organisms in which eggs are inoculated with living cells of the microorganism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1995
    Assignee: Biogaia AB
    Inventors: Ivan A. Casas-Perez, Frank W. Edens
  • Method of inducing birds to molt
    Patent number: 4761398
    Abstract: Birds are induced to molt by administering them a LHRH receptor ligand. One preferred ligand for administration is the LHRH agonist [D-Trp.sup.6 ] LHRH. Suitable subjects for treatment are laying hens which are at or near the end of their egg laying cycle, which can be induced to molt and returned to egg production by the method provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1988
    Assignee: Embrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank W. Edens, James P. Thaxton