Patents by Inventor John Russell Burr

John Russell Burr 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).

  • METHODS OF TREATING OR PREVENTING OVERWEIGHT AND OBSESITY IN MAMMALS BY ADMINISTERING A COMPOSITION COMPRISING MANNOHEPTULOSE
    Publication number: 20180000880
    Abstract: The present invention is based on the discovery that mannoheptulose (mHep) reduces or inhibits the differentiation process of fat stem cells into adipocytes so as to decrease the body's fat storage capacity. Compositions comprising a mHep, process of making the compositions, and methods of using the compositions for treating or preventing overweight and obesity in a mammal, such as, for example, a growing pet (e.g., puppy, kitten), or a spayed/neutered pet, are encompassed by the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: The Iams Company
    Inventors: Gary Mitchell Davenport, George S. Roth, Michael Griffin Hayek, Stefan Patrick Massimino, Michael Anthony Ceddia, John Russell Burr
  • Method of maintaining and/or attenuating a decline in quality of life
    Patent number: 8563522
    Abstract: Methods of maintaining and/or attenuating a decline in the quality of life of a mammal comprising the step of administering to the mammal a composition comprising an effective amount of mannoheptulose wherein the effective amount of mannoheptulose provides a dosage to the mammal on a daily basis from about 0.001 gram per kilogram of body weight of the mammal to about 1 gram per kilogram of body weight of the mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignees: The IAMS Company, GeroScience, Inc.
    Inventors: Josef Pitha, George S Roth, Michael Griffin Hayek, Stefan Patrick Massimino, Michael Anthony Ceddia, Gary Mitchell Davenport, John Russell Burr
  • Method for determining the biological age of a companion animal
    Patent number: 8382687
    Abstract: A method for determining the biological age of the companion animal. A companion animal ambulates from a first region to a second region of a pressure detection unit and the footfall data is utilized in the determination of the biological age of the companion animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: The IAMS Company
    Inventors: Allan John Lepine, Dennis Richard Ditmer, Lori Lee Halsey, John Russell Burr
  • Management program for the benefit of a companion animal
    Patent number: 8366642
    Abstract: A management program for the benefit of a companion animal can maintain, enhance or improve the health and well-being of the companion animal. The management program can include recommendations for dietary modification, supplement administration, weight loss/management plans, physical activity recommendation, veterinary intervention and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: The IAMS Company
    Inventors: Allan John Lepine, Dennis Richard Ditmer, Lori Lee Halsey, John Russell Burr
  • METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE BIOLOGICAL AGE OF A COMPANION ANIMAL
    Publication number: 20100222709
    Abstract: A method for determining the biological age of the companion animal. A companion animal ambulates from a first region to a second region of a pressure detection unit and the footfall data is utilized in the determination of the biological age of the companion animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventors: Allan John Lepine, Dennis Richard Ditmer, Lori Lee Halsey, John Russell Burr
  • MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE BENEFIT OF A COMPANION ANIMAL
    Publication number: 20100222710
    Abstract: A management program for the benefit of a companion animal can maintain, enhance or improve the health and well-being of the companion animal. The management program can include recommendations for dietary modification, supplement administration, weight loss/management plans, physical activity recommendation, veterinary intervention and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventors: Allan John Lepine, Dennis Richard Ditmer, Lori Lee Halsey, John Russell Burr