Patents by Inventor John Troup

John Troup 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).

  • Patent number: 10751362
    Abstract: Disclosed is a prebiotic composition comprising a combination of 2?fucosyllactose (2?FL) and isomaltooligosaccharide (IMO). The 2?FL and IMO are present in the prebiotic composition in a weight ratio of from 1:1 to 1:10. The prebiotic composition is effective for use in methods of preventing and/or treating a gastrointestinal (GI) condition in an animal, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease(s) (IBD), Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis (UC). A foodstuff or beverage, a medical food, a nutritional composition, and a kit presentation, each including the prebiotic composition, and each suitable for use in methods of reducing or suppressing inflammation in an animalian tract, are also disclosed. A method of using the prebiotic composition to prevent and/or treat a GI condition in an animal is further disclosed. The method comprises administering the prebiotic composition to the animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: METAGENICS, INC.
    Inventors: Sara LeBrun-Blashka, John Troup, Nikhat Contractor
  • Publication number: 20200046761
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions and methods for delivery of magnesium. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a composition comprising a first plant based source of magnesium and a second plant based source of magnesium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Bassem F. El-Khodor, John Troup, Brandon Metzger
  • Publication number: 20180015032
    Abstract: Disclosed is a prebiotic composition comprising a combination of 2?fucosyllactose (2?FL) and isomaltooligosaccharide (IMO). The 2?FL and IMO are present in the prebiotic composition in a weight ratio of from 1:1 to 1:10. The prebiotic composition is effective for use in methods of preventing and/or treating a gastrointestinal (GI) condition in an animal, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease(s) (IBD), Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis (UC). A foodstuff or beverage, a medical food, a nutritional composition, and a kit presentation, each including the prebiotic composition, and each suitable for use in methods of reducing or suppressing inflammation in an animalian tract, are also disclosed. A method of using the prebiotic composition to prevent and/or treat a GI condition in an animal is further disclosed. The method comprises administering the prebiotic composition to the animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Sara LeBrun-Blashka, John Troup, Nikhat Contractor
  • Patent number: 8716249
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for improving cardiovascular health in the elderly by delivering a selection of essential amino acids, phytosterols, stanols, and isoflavones, which may be supplemented with a low glycemic carbohydrate and/or a medium chain fatty acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Energy Light LLC
    Inventors: Robert Wolfe, John Troup, Nicolaas (“Mick”) Emile Paulus Deutz
  • Publication number: 20100286023
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for increasing muscle mass, strength, and functional performance in the elderly by delivering a selection of amino acids, carnitine, and carboydrates with a low glycemic index.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Robert Wolfe, John Troup, Nicolaas (Mick) Emile Paulus Deutz
  • Patent number: 7790688
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for increasing muscle mass, strength, and functional performance in the elderly by delivering a selection of amino acids, carnitine, and carboydrates with a low glycemic index.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: HealthSpan Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Wolfe, John Troup, Nicolaas (“Mick”) Emile Paulus Deutz
  • Publication number: 20090252684
    Abstract: Systems and methods by which optimal profiles of amino acids for specific tissues can be determined. The results of these systems and methods can then be sued to generate medical nutrition products targeting specific tissues either to enhance growth of specific tissues by providing complementary amino acids in a nutritional supplement or pharmaceutical composition form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: Robert R. Wolfe, John Troup, Nicolaas E. P. Deutz
  • Publication number: 20090197820
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for improving cardiovascular health in the elderly by delivering a selection of essential amino acids, phytosterols, stanols, and isoflavones, which may be supplemented with a low glycemic carbohydrate and/or a medium chain fatty acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Robert Wolfe, John Troup, Nicolaas ("Mick") Deutz
  • Publication number: 20090181903
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for increasing muscle mass, strength, and functional performance in the elderly by delivering a selection of amino acids, carnitine, and carboydrates with a low glycemic index.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: Robert Wolfe, John Troup, Nicolaas ("Mick") Deutz
  • Publication number: 20060159746
    Abstract: The invention relates to a combination, such as a combined preparation or pharmaceutical or nutritional composition, respectively, which comprises at least one cis-polyunsaturated fatty acid, at least one amino acid, and optionally at least one diabetes medicine for simultaneous, separate or sequential use in the prevention, delay of progression or treatment of diseases, especially metabolic disorders and in particular type 2 diabetes and diseases and conditions associated with diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventors: John Troup, Michael Beer