Patents by Inventor George Aboagye
George Aboagye 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).
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Patent number: 11805800Abstract: A composition and method for activating probiotic spores in food and beverage products, such as steeped teas, coffee, soups, and sauces. A nutrient-germinant composition comprises one or more L-amino acids, optionally one or more buffers to maintain the pH of the composition when added to water in a range of around 6-8, optionally D-glucose, D-fructose, or both D-glucose and D-fructose, and optionally, an osmoprotectant. The nutrient-germinant composition, one or more species of Bacillus spores, and a food or beverage product may be pre-mixed in any combination. Water is added to the mixture and heated to a temperature range of 42 to 100° C. to germinate the probiotic spores prior to being consumed.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: NCH CorporationInventors: Jordan E. Church, Gabriel F. K. Everett, Charles Greenwald, Lester Levy, Jr., Judy Pruitt, Amanda Rosmarin, Daniel Aberle, George Aboagye
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Patent number: 11608283Abstract: A method for improving the quality of pond water used in aquaculture applications by adding to the pond water active bacteria that are preferably germinated from spores on site using a nutrient-germinant composition and an incubation method for increased spore germination efficiency, in combination with a nitrification enhancement agent such as calcium carbonate or calcified seaweed, and an optional reaction surface area modifier such as calcified seaweed or plastic or metal particles or fragments. The nutrient-germinant composition comprises L-amino acids, D-glucose and/or D-fructose, a phosphate buffer, an industrial preservative, and may include bacteria spores (preferably of one or more Bacillus species) or they may be separately combined for germination. The incubation method comprises heating a nutrient germinant composition and bacteria spores, to a temperature range of 35° C. to 60° C.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: NCH CorporationInventors: Charles Greenwald, Gabriel F. K. Everett, Judy Pruitt, Amanda Rosmarin, Jordan Church, Daniel Aberle, George Aboagye, Skylar Rae White, Haibo Cao, Christopher Zetena, Kelly A. Gillespie
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Patent number: 11484556Abstract: A nutrient-germinant composition to aid in spore germination and a method for increased spore germination efficiency. The composition comprises L-amino acids, D-glucose and/or D-fructose, a phosphate buffer, an industrial preservative, and may include bacteria spores or they may be separately combined for germination. The method comprises providing a nutrient-germinant composition and bacteria spores, preferably of one or more Bacillus species, and heating to a preferred elevated temperature range of 41° C. to 44° C. for an incubation period of around 2 to 60 minutes. The nutrient-germinant composition is preferably in a concentrated liquid form that is diluted just prior to initiating the germination/incubation method at the point of use. The method may also include dispensing a germinated spore solution to a point-of-use/consumption, such as animal feed, water, or bedding, or a wastewater system or drain.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: NCH CorporationInventors: Gabriel F. K. Everett, Charles Greenwald, Judy Pruitt, Amanda Rosmarin, Jordan Church, Daniel Aberle, George Aboagye
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Publication number: 20220071258Abstract: A composition and method for activating probiotic spores in food and beverage products, such as steeped teas, coffee, soups, and sauces. A nutrient-germinant composition comprises one or more L-amino acids, optionally one or more buffers to maintain the pH of the composition when added to water in a range of around 6-8, optionally D-glucose, D-fructose, or both D-glucose and D-fructose, and optionally, an osmoprotectant. The nutrient-germinant composition, one or more species of Bacillus spores, and a food or beverage product may be pre-mixed in any combination. Water is added to the mixture and heated to a temperature range of 42 to 100° C. to germinate the probiotic spores prior to being consumed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Jordan E. Church, Gabriel F.K. Everett, Charles Greenwald, Lester Levy, JR., Judy Pruitt, Amanda Rosmarin, Daniel Aberle, George Aboagye
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Patent number: 11206860Abstract: A composition and method for activating probiotic spores in food and beverage products, such as steeped teas, coffee, soups, and sauces. A nutrient-germinant composition comprises one or more L-amino acids, optionally one or more buffers to maintain the pH of the composition when added to water in a range of around 6-8, optionally D-glucose, D-fructose, or both D-glucose and D-fructose, and optionally, an osmoprotectant. The nutrient-germinant composition, one or more species of Bacillus spores, and a food or beverage product may be pre-mixed in any combination. Water is added to the mixture and heated to a temperature range of 42 to 100° C. to germinate the probiotic spores prior to being consumed.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2020Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: NCH CorporationInventors: Jordan E. Church, Gabriel F. K. Everett, Charles J. Greenwald, Lester Levy, Judy Pruitt, Amanda Rosmarin, Daniel Aberle, George Aboagye
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Patent number: 10897922Abstract: A composition and method for activating probiotic spores in food and beverage products, such as steeped teas, coffee, soups, and sauces. A nutrient-germinant composition comprises one or more L-amino acids, optionally one or more buffers to maintain the pH of the composition when added to water in a range of around 6-8, optionally D-glucose, D-fructose, or both D-glucose and D-fructose, and optionally, an osmoprotectant. The nutrient-germinant composition, one or more species of Bacillus spores, and a food or beverage product may be pre-mixed in any combination. Water is added to the mixture and heated to a temperature range of 42 to 100° C. to germinate the probiotic spores prior to being consumed.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2018Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: NCH CorporationInventors: Jordan E. Church, Gabriel F. K. Everett, Charles J. Greenwald, Lester Levy, Judy Pruitt, Amanda Rosmarin, Daniel Aberle, George Aboagye
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Publication number: 20200361803Abstract: A method for improving the quality of pond water used in aquaculture applications by adding to the pond water active bacteria that are preferably germinated from spores on site using a nutrient-germinant composition and an incubation method for increased spore germination efficiency, in combination with a nitrification enhancement agent such as calcium carbonate or calcified seaweed, and an optional reaction surface area modifier such as calcified seaweed or plastic or metal particles or fragments. The nutrient-germinant composition comprises L-amino acids, D-glucose and/or D-fructose, a phosphate buffer, an industrial preservative, and may include bacteria spores (preferably of one or more Bacillus species) or they may be separately combined for germination. The incubation method comprises heating a nutrient germinant composition and bacteria spores, to a temperature range of 35° C. to 60° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Charles Greenwald, Gabriel F.K. Everett, Judy Pruitt, Amanda Rosmarin, Jordan Church, Daniel Aberle, George Aboagye, Skylar Rae White, Haibo Cao, Christopher Zetena, Kelly A. Gillespie
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Patent number: 10766799Abstract: A method for improving the quality of pond water used in aquaculture applications by adding to the pond water active bacteria that are preferably germinated from spores on site using a nutrient-germinant composition and an incubation method for increased spore germination efficiency, in combination with a nitrification enhancement agent such as calcium carbonate or calcified seaweed, and an optional reaction surface area modifier such as calcified seaweed or plastic or metal particles or fragments. The nutrient-germinant composition comprises L-amino acids, D-glucose and/or D-fructose, a phosphate buffer, an industrial preservative, and may include bacteria spores (preferably of one or more Bacillus species) or they may be separately combined for germination. The incubation method comprises heating a nutrient germinant composition and bacteria spores, to a temperature range of 35° C. to 60° C.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: NCH CorporationInventors: Charles Greenwald, Gabriel F. K. Everett, Judy Pruitt, Amanda Rosmarin, Jordan Church, Daniel Aberle, George Aboagye, Skylar Rae White, Haibo Cao, Christopher Zetena, Kelly Gillespie
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Publication number: 20200245668Abstract: A composition and method for activating probiotic spores in food and beverage products, such as steeped teas, coffee, soups, and sauces. A nutrient-germinant composition comprises one or more L-amino acids, optionally one or more buffers to maintain the pH of the composition when added to water in a range of around 6-8, optionally D-glucose, D-fructose, or both D-glucose and D-fructose, and optionally, an osmoprotectant. The nutrient-germinant composition, one or more species of Bacillus spores, and a food or beverage product may be pre-mixed in any combination. Water is added to the mixture and heated to a temperature range of 42 to 100° C. to germinate the probiotic spores prior to being consumed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Jordan E. Church, Gabriel F.K. Everett, Charles J. Greenwald, Lester Levy, Judy Pruitt, Amanda Rosmarin, Daniel Aberle, George Aboagye
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Publication number: 20200171104Abstract: A nutrient-germinant composition to aid in spore germination and a method for increased spore germination efficiency. The composition comprises L-amino acids, D-glucose and/or D-fructose, a phosphate buffer, an industrial preservative, and may include bacteria spores or they may be separately combined for germination. The method comprises providing a nutrient-germinant composition and bacteria spores, preferably of one or more Bacillus species, and heating to a preferred elevated temperature range of 41° C. to 44° C. for an incubation period of around 2 to 60 minutes. The nutrient-germinant composition is preferably in a concentrated liquid form that is diluted just prior to initiating the germination/incubation method at the point of use. The method may also include dispensing a germinated spore solution to a point-of-use/consumption, such as animal feed, water, or bedding, or a wastewater system or drain.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2020Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Gabriel F.K. Everett, Charles Greenwald, Judy Pruitt, Amanda Rosmarin, Jordan Church, Daniel Aberle, George Aboagye
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Patent number: 10610552Abstract: A nutrient-germinant composition to aid in spore germination and a method for increased spore germination efficiency. The composition comprises L-amino acids, D-glucose and/or D-fructose, a phosphate buffer, an industrial preservative, and may include bacteria spores or they may be separately combined for germination. The method comprises providing a nutrient-germinant composition and bacteria spores, preferably of one or more Bacillus species, and heating to a preferred elevated temperature range of 41° C. to 44° C. for an incubation period of around 2 to 60 minutes. The nutrient-germinant composition is preferably in a concentrated liquid form that is diluted just prior to initiating the germination/incubation method at the point of use. The method may also include dispensing a germinated spore solution to a point-of-use/consumption, such as animal feed, water, or bedding, or a wastewater system or drain.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2017Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: NCH CorporationInventors: Gabriel F. K. Everett, Charles Greenwald, Judy Pruitt, Amanda Rosmarin, Jordan Church, Daniel Aberle, George Aboagye
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Publication number: 20190071336Abstract: A method for improving the quality of pond water used in aquaculture applications by adding to the pond water active bacteria that are preferably germinated from spores on site using a nutrient-germinant composition and an incubation method for increased spore germination efficiency, in combination with a nitrification enhancement agent such as calcium carbonate or calcified seaweed, and an optional reaction surface area modifier such as calcified seaweed or plastic or metal particles or fragments. The nutrient-germinant composition comprises L-amino acids, D-glucose and/or D-fructose, a phosphate buffer, an industrial preservative, and may include bacteria spores (preferably of one or more Bacillus species) or they may be separately combined for germination. The incubation method comprises heating a nutrient germinant composition and bacteria spores, to a temperature range of 35° C. to 60° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Inventors: Charles Greenwald, Gabriel F.K. Everett, Judy Pruitt, Amanda Rosmarin, Jordan Church, Daniel Aberle, George Aboagye, Skylar Rae White
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Publication number: 20170281696Abstract: A nutrient-germinant composition to aid in spore germination and a method for increased spore germination efficiency. The composition comprises L-amino acids, D-glucose and/or D-fructose, a phosphate buffer, an industrial preservative, and may include bacteria spores or they may be separately combined for germination. The method comprises providing a nutrient-germinant composition and bacteria spores, preferably of one or more Bacillus species, and heating to a preferred elevated temperature range of 41° C. to 44° C. for an incubation period of around 2 to 60 minutes. The nutrient-germinant composition is preferably in a concentrated liquid form that is diluted just prior to initiating the germination/incubation method at the point of use. The method may also include dispensing a germinated spore solution to a point-of-use/consumption, such as animal feed, water, or bedding, or a wastewater system or drain.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Gabriel F.K. Everett, Charles Greenwald, Judy Pruitt, Amanda Rosmarin, Jordan Church, Dariel Aberle, George Aboagye
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Patent number: 5540923Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing isolating and purifying trophoblast interferon proteins such as .beta.-interferons, .alpha..sub.I -interferon proteins, .alpha..sub.II -interferon proteins, and .gamma.-interferon proteins, and to a method of using the interferon proteins, e.g. for inhibiting tumoral growth or metastatic processes, for preventing graft-versus-host reaction, against leukemia, against viral activity, and against infection of the placenta; as well as antibodies against the interferon proteins.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1991Date of Patent: July 30, 1996Assignee: Landsforeningen til Kraeftens BekaemplseInventors: Peter Ebbesen, George Aboagye-Mathiesen, Ferenc D. Toth