Patents by Inventor Keith J. Mertz

Keith J. Mertz 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).

  • STRAINS AND METHODS FOR ENERGY PARTITIONING IN RUMINANTS
    Publication number: 20190134112
    Abstract: Described are strains including Enterococcus faecium strain 8G-1 (NRRL B-50173), Enterococcus faecium strain 8G-73 (NRRL B-50172), Bacillus pumilus strain 8G-134 (NRRL B-50174) and strains having all of the identifying characteristics of each of these strains. One or more of the strains can be used to reduce negative energy balance in a ruminant. They can also be used to improve other measures of ruminant health and/or performance. Methods of using the strains, alone and in combination, are described. Methods of making the strains are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2019
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: KEITH J. MERTZ, AJAY AWATI, ELIZABETH GALBRAITH
  • strains useful for animal odor control
    Patent number: 8999318
    Abstract: A composition is provided that includes Bacillus subtilis 2084 (NRRL B-50013) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the Bacillus subtilis 2084 (NRRL B-50013), B. subtilis 27 (NRRL B-50105) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the B. subtilis 27 (NRRL B-50105), and B. licheniformis 21 (NRRL B-50134) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the B. licheniformis 21 (NRRL B-50134). Animal bedding that includes the Bacillus strains is also provided, as well as a method of making the animal bedding. Also provided are methods of controlling odors from animal waste. A method of making a composition including the Bacillus strains is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Dupont Nutrition Biosciences APS
    Inventors: Marianne Cain Bellot, Keith J. Mertz, Thomas G. Rehberger
  • strains useful against calf pathogens and scours
    Patent number: 8540981
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition including Bacillus subtilis strains 3A-P4 ATCC Accession No. PTA-6506, 22C-P1 ATCC Accession No. PTA-6508, and LSSA01 NRRL Accession No. NRRL B-50104. The present invention also relates to a method of administering an effective amount of a composition comprising Bacillus subtilis strains 3A-P4 ATCC Accession No. PTA-6506, 22C-P1 ATCC Accession No. PTA-6508, and LSSA01 NRRL Accession No. NRRL B-50104 to a calf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: DuPont Nutrition Biosciences ApS
    Inventors: Christopher A. Wehnes, Keith J. Mertz, Mari Ellen Davis, Alexandra Helena Smith, Thomas G. Rehberger
  • strains useful for animal odor control
    Patent number: 8404227
    Abstract: A composition is provided that includes Bacillus subtilis 2084 (NRRL B-50013) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the Bacillus subtilis 2084 (NRRL B-50013), B. subtilis 27 (NRRL B-50105) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the B. subtilis 27 (NRRL B-50105), and B. licheniformis 21 (NRRL B-50134) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the B. licheniformis 21 (NRRL B-50134). Animal bedding that includes the Bacillus strains is also provided, as well as a method of making the animal bedding. Also provided are methods of controlling odors from animal waste. A method of making a composition including the Bacillus strains is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: DuPont Nutrition Biosciences ApS
    Inventors: Marianne Cain Bellot, Keith J. Mertz, Thomas G. Rehberger
  • BACILLUS STRAINS USEFUL FOR ANIMAL ODOR CONTROL
    Publication number: 20120063950
    Abstract: A composition is provided that includes Bacillus subtilis 2084 (NRRL B-50013) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the Bacillus subtilis 2084 (NRRL B-50013), B. subtilis 27 (NRRL B-50105) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the B. subtilis 27 (NRRL B-50105), and B. licheniformis 21 (NRRL B-50134) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the B. licheniformis 21 (NRRL B-50134). Animal bedding that includes the Bacillus strains is also provided, as well as a method of making the animal bedding. Also provided are methods of controlling odors from animal waste. A method of making a composition including the Bacillus strains is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: DANISCO A/S
    Inventors: Marianne Cain Bellot, Keith J. Mertz, Thomas G. Rehberger
  • Bacillus strains useful for animal odor control
    Patent number: 8025874
    Abstract: A composition is provided that includes Bacillus subtilis 2084 (NRRL B-50013) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the Bacillus subtilis 2084 (NRRL B-50013), B. subtilis 27 (NRRL B-50105) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the B. subtilis 27 (NRRL B-50105), and B. licheniformis 21 (NRRL B-50134) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the B. licheniformis 21 (NRRL B-50134). Animal bedding that includes the Bacillus strains is also provided, as well as a method of making the animal bedding. Also provided are methods of controlling odors from animal waste. A method of making a composition including the Bacillus strains is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Danisco A/S
    Inventors: Marianne Cain Bellot, Keith J. Mertz, Thomas G. Rehberger
  • STRAINS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING RUMINANT HEALTH AND/OR PERFORMANCE
    Publication number: 20100172873
    Abstract: Described are strains including Enterococcus faecium strain 8G-1 (NRRL B-50173), Enterococcus faecium strain 8G-73 (NRRL B-50172), Bacillus pumilus strain 8G-134 (NRRL B-50174) and strains having all of the identifying characteristics of each of these strains. One or more of the strains can be used to treat or prevent acidosis. They can also be used to improve other measures of ruminant health and/or performance. Methods of using the strains, alone and in combination, are described. Methods of making the strains are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicants: DANISCO A/S, LALLEMAND, INC.
    Inventors: Keith J. Mertz, Thomas G. Rehberger
  • BACILLUS STRAINS USEFUL FOR ANIMAL ODOR CONTROL
    Publication number: 20090275109
    Abstract: A composition is provided that includes Bacillus subtilis 2084 (NRRL B-50013) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the Bacillus subtilis 2084 (NRRL B-50013), B. subtilis 27 (NRRL B-50105) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the B. subtilis 27 (NRRL B-50105), and B. licheniformis 21 (NRRL B-50134) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the B. licheniformis 21 (NRRL B-50134). Animal bedding that includes the Bacillus strains is also provided, as well as a method of making the animal bedding. Also provided are methods of controlling odors from animal waste. A method of making a composition including the Bacillus strains is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventors: Marianne Cain Bellot, Keith J. Mertz, Thomas G. Rehberger