Patents by Inventor Julia J. Dibner

Julia J. Dibner 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 for improving gut health
    Patent number: 9023345
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for improving gut health. In particular, the invention provides methods for improving gut health by improving the digestibility of dietary proteins, decreasing the flow of protein to the lower gastrointestinal tract, and/or decreasing the levels of Clostridium bacteria the upper intestinal tract of a subject. The methods comprise administering to the subject a supplement consisting essentially of at least one protease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris D. Knight, Julia J. Dibner, Fenglan Yan
  • METHODS FOR IMPROVING GUT HEALTH
    Publication number: 20140248258
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for improving gut health. In particular, the invention provides methods for improving gut health by improving the digestibility of dietary proteins, decreasing the flow of protein to the lower gastrointestinal tract, and/or decreasing the levels of Clostridium bacteria the upper intestinal tract of a subject. The methods comprise administering to the subject a supplement consisting essentially of at least one protease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Chris D. Knight, Julia J. Dibner, Fenglan Yan
  • METHODS FOR IMPROVING GUT HEALTH
    Publication number: 20120225050
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for improving gut health. In particular, the invention provides methods for improving gut health by improving the digestibility of dietary proteins, decreasing the flow of protein to the lower gastrointestinal tract, and/or decreasing the levels of Clostridium bacteria the upper intestinal tract of a subject. The methods comprise administering to the subject a supplement consisting essentially of at least one protease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Chris D. Knight, Julia J. Dibner, Fenglan Yan
  • Use of surfactants to stabilize oocysts
    Publication number: 20040247607
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising oocysts and a surfactant capable of reducing or preventing aggregation of the oocysts. Also provided are methods for reducing or preventing oocyst aggregation in a vaccine, and methods for evaluating the ability of a surfactant to reduce or prevent oocyst aggregation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Applicant: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Farooq Uraizee, Julia J. Dibner
  • Nutrient formulation and process for enhancing the health, livability, cumulative weight gain or feed efficiency in poultry and other animals
    Patent number: 6733759
    Abstract: A nutrient formulation including moisture, a coloring agent, a palatability modifier, and/or an adjuvant which is designed for use in poultry and other animals, and a method of feeding it which improves subsequent livability, cumulative feed efficiency, weight gain, and resistance to disease challenge or other stresses is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis J. Ivey, Julia J. Dibner, Christopher D. Knight
  • NUTRIENT FORMULATION AND PROCESS FOR ENHANCING THE HEALTH, LIVABILITY, CUMULATIVE WEIGHT GAIN OR FEED EFFICIENCY IN POULTRY AND OTHER ANIMALS
    Publication number: 20040052895
    Abstract: A nutrient formulation including moisture, a coloring agent, a palatability modifier, and/or an adjuvant which is designed for use in poultry and other animals, and a method of feeding it which improves subsequent livability, cumulative feed efficiency, weight gain, and resistance to disease challenge or other stresses is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2001
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Francis J. Ivey, Julia J. Dibner, Christopher D. Knight
  • Nutrient formulation and process for enhancing the health, livability, cumulative weight gain or feed efficiency in poultry and other animals
    Patent number: 6329001
    Abstract: A nutrient formulation including moisture which is designed for use in poultry and other animals, and a method of feeding it which improves subsequent livability, cumulative feed efficiency and weight gain is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis J. Ivey, Julia J. Dibner, Christopher D. Knight
  • Nutrient formulation and process for enhancing the health, livability, cumulative weight gain or feed efficiency in poultry and other animals
    Patent number: 6210718
    Abstract: A nutrient formulation including moisture, a coloring agent, a palatability modifier, and/or an adjuvant which is designed for use in poultry and other animals, and a method of feeding it which improves subsequent livability, cumulative feed efficiency, weight gain, and resistance to disease challenge or other stresses is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis J. Ivey, Julia J. Dibner, Christopher D. Knight
  • Nutrient formulation and process for feeding young poultry and other animals
    Patent number: 5985336
    Abstract: A nutrient formulation including moisture which is designed for use in poultry and other animals, and a method of feeding it which improves subsequent livability, cumulative feed efficiency and weight gain is disclosed. The method comprises making available for consumption ad libitum a high moisture material containing at least about 20% by weight water to the poultry or other animals before they are offered dry food ad libitum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis J. Ivey, Julia J. Dibner, Christopher D. Knight
  • Nutrient formulation and process for enhancing the health, livability, cumulative weight gain or feed efficiency in poultry and other animals
    Patent number: 5976580
    Abstract: A nutrient formulation including moisture, a coloring agent, a palatability modifier, and/or an adjuvant which is designed for use in poultry and other animals, and a method of feeding it which improves subsequent livability, cumulative feed efficiency, weight gain, and resistance to disease challenge or other stresses is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis J. Ivey, Julia J. Dibner, Christopher D. Knight
  • Nutrient formulation and process for feeding young poultry and other animals
    Patent number: 5928686
    Abstract: A nutrient formulation including moisture which is designed for use in very young poultry, and a method of feeding it which improves subsequent livability, cumulative feed efficiency and weight gain is disclosed. The method includes feeding a high moisture solid containing at least about 20% by weight water to the poultry before the poultry is allowed to eat dry food ad libitum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis J. Ivey, Julia J. Dibner, Christopher D. Knight