Patents by Inventor Karen Wedekind

Karen Wedekind 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 PREDICTING AND TREATING LAMENESS
    Publication number: 20230108093
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for quantitating the degree of lameness in pigs based on serum biomarker levels. Also provided are methods for treating lameness in pigs induced by fast body weight gain, wherein the methods comprise administering at least one organic mineral. The present disclosure also provides methods for detecting lameness in pigs based upon the levels of saliva biomarkers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Karen Wedekind, Heather Tucker, Mercedes Vazques-Anon, Juxing Chen
  • BIOMARKERS FOR JOINT AILMENTS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20220296640
    Abstract: The present invention relates to biomarkers that are associated with joint disorders, and methods of using the biomarkers diagnose joint ailments, monitor the progression of joint ailments, determine when treatments is indicated, and monitor the efficiency of treatment. Also provided are methods for treating joint ailments, which comprise administering chelated trace minerals to animals diagnosed with or predisposed to having joint ailments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Juxing Chen, Karen Wedekind, Mercedes Vazquez-Anon
  • Biomarkers for joint ailments and uses thereof
    Patent number: 11376279
    Abstract: The present invention relates to biomarkers that are associated with joint disorders, and methods of using the biomarkers diagnose joint ailments, monitor the progression of joint ailments, determine when treatments is indicated, and monitor the efficiency of treatment. Also provided are methods for treating joint ailments, which comprise administering chelated trace minerals to animals diagnosed with or predisposed to having joint ailments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Juxing Chen, Karen Wedekind, Mercedes Vazquez-Anon
  • BIOMARKERS FOR JOINT AILMENTS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20200289555
    Abstract: The present invention relates to biomarkers that are associated with joint disorders, and methods of using the biomarkers diagnose joint ailments, monitor the progression of joint ailments, determine when treatments is indicated, and monitor the efficiency of treatment. Also provided are methods for treating joint ailments, which comprise administering chelated trace minerals to animals diagnosed with or predisposed to having joint ailments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Juxing Chen, Karen Wedekind, Mercedes Vazquez-Anon
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF IMPROVING DIETARY PHOSPHORUS AND CALCIUM UTILIZATION IN ANIMALS
    Publication number: 20190150481
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for improving dietary phosphorus and calcium utilization in animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Ping Ren, Karen Wedekind, Mercedes Vazquez-Anon
  • Dietary Supplements For Promotion of Growth, Repair and Maintenance of Bone and Joints
    Publication number: 20130337080
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dietary supplement that promote the growth, repair, and maintenance of mammalian bone and joint connective tissue. In particular, the dietary supplement comprises a combination of at least one metal chelate and at least one chondroprotective agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: ESM Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Karen Wedekind, Kevin Ruff
  • Methods for dietary management of cats with hyperthyroidism
    Patent number: 8252313
    Abstract: Dietary compositions and methods for restoring normal thyroid function in a feline having hyperthyroidism to a more nearly normal state are disclosed. The compositions and methods restrict the amount of iodine intake in the feline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
    Inventors: Karen Wedekind, Claudia Kirk, Raymond Nachreiner, Timothy VandeGiessen, Kim Gene Friesen
  • Composition and method for reducing diarrhea in a mammal
    Patent number: 7754677
    Abstract: A composition suitable for mammalian oral ingestion in a mammal having GI tract inflammation comprising an anti-diarrhea effective amount of glutamine, fermentable fiber(s), antioxidant(s), and omega-3 fatty acid(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
    Inventors: Christina Khoo, Kathy Lynn Gross, Dennis Jewell, Karen Wedekind, Steven Zicker
  • Use of Antioxidants for Gene Modulation
    Publication number: 20080069834
    Abstract: The invention provides (1) methods for modulating gene expression in senescent mammals by administering antioxidant-comprising compositions to the mammals and (2) antioxidant-comprising compositions that modulate gene expression and/or reduce the oxidative stress of such mammals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2005
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Steven Zicker, Inke Paetau-Robinson, Karen Wedekind
  • Antioxidant-containing food composition
    Publication number: 20050232976
    Abstract: A food composition comprises an antioxidant component comprising at least one of alpha-lipoic acid and L-carnitine, said composition meeting ordinary nutritional requirements for an adult canine or feline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2005
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Applicant: Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Zicker, Karen Wedekind
  • Composition and method
    Publication number: 20050124576
    Abstract: A composition suitable for mammalian oral ingestion in a mammal having GI tract inflammation comprising an anti-diarrhea effective amount of glutamine, fermentable fiber(s), antioxidant(s), and omega-3 fatty acid(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2003
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventors: Christina Khoo, Kathy Gross, Dennis Jewell, Karen Wedekind, Steven Zicker
  • Methods for dietary management of cats to avoid hyperthyroidism
    Publication number: 20050064016
    Abstract: Dietary compositions and methods for reducing risk of developing hyperthyroidism in a feline are disclosed. The compositions and methods restrict the amount of selenium intake or restrict the amount of selenium and iodine intake in the feline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Karen Wedekind, Claudia Kirk
  • Methods for dietary management of cats with hyperthyroidism
    Publication number: 20050058691
    Abstract: Dietary compositions and methods for restoring normal thyroid function in a feline having hyperthyroidism to a more nearly normal state are disclosed. The compositions and methods restrict the amount of iodine intake in the feline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Inventors: Karen Wedekind, Claudia Kirk, Raymond Nachreiner, Timothy VandeGiessen, Kim Friesen
  • Composition and method
    Publication number: 20050019425
    Abstract: A composition which comprises about 0.1 to about 4.5 mg selenium/kg of diet on a dry matter basis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2001
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Shiguang Yu, Raymond Nachreiner, Claudia Ann Kirk, Karen Wedekind
  • Composition and method of use
    Patent number: 6827942
    Abstract: A liquid composition comprising an alcohol or mixture thereof in sufficient quantity to grow hair in an area of canine or feline skin wherein alopecia has occurred.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.
    Inventors: Shiguang Yu, Karen Wedekind
  • Composition and method of use
    Publication number: 20020068766
    Abstract: A liquid composition comprising an alcohol or mixture thereof in sufficient quantity to grow hair in an area of canine or feline skin wherein alopecia has occurred.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Shiguang Yu, Karen Wedekind