Patents by Inventor Kevin J. Ruff

Kevin J. Ruff 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: 11020437
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of eggshell membrane compositions to activate levels of nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (“NF-?B”) in the gut of a host in need thereof and methods of treating conditions related to NF-?B dysregulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: ESM TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin J. Ruff
  • Publication number: 20190365824
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of eggshell membrane compositions to activate levels of nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (“NF-?B”) in the gut of a host in need thereof and methods of treating conditions related to NF-?B dysregulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventor: KEVIN J. RUFF
  • Patent number: 10328104
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of eggshell membrane compositions to activate levels of nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (“NF-?B”) in the gut of a host in need thereof and methods of treating conditions related to NF-KB dysregulation. The herein invention provides a method for activating NF-?B in the gut of a host in need thereof. The method comprises orally administering an effective amount of a composition consisting essentially of eggshell membrane, and/or eggshell membrane isolates and/or eggshell membrane hydrolysates for activation of NF-?B to the host.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: ESM TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin J. Ruff
  • Publication number: 20180339002
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of eggshell membrane compositions to activate levels of nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (“NF-?B”) in the gut of a host in need thereof and methods of treating conditions related to NF-?B dysregulation. The herein invention provides a method for activating NF-?B in the gut of a host in need thereof. The method comprises orally administering an effective amount of a composition consisting essentially of eggshell membrane, and/or eggshell membrane isolates and/or eggshell membrane hydrolysates for activation of NF-?B to the host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventor: Kevin J. Ruff
  • Publication number: 20180267062
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for determining the efficacy of compositions used to treat articular joint conditions in mammals. The method includes measuring the change in levels of one or more cartilage degradation biomarkers in a mammal from before exercise and after exercise, then administering a composition used to treat articular joint conditions to the mammal, and measuring the change in levels of one or more cartilage degradation biomarkers in the mammal from before exercise and after exercise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventor: Kevin J. Ruff
  • Patent number: 9983214
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for determining the efficacy of compositions used to treat articular joint conditions in mammals. The method includes measuring the change in levels of one or more cartilage degradation biomarkers in a mammal from before exercise and after exercise, then administering a composition used to treat articular joint conditions to the mammal, and measuring the change in levels of one or more cartilage degradation biomarkers in the mammal from before exercise and after exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: ESM Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin J. Ruff
  • Publication number: 20170299611
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for determining the efficacy of compositions used to treat articular joint conditions in mammals. The method includes measuring the change in levels of one or more cartilage degradation biomarkers in a mammal from before exercise and after exercise, then administering a composition used to treat articular joint conditions to the mammal, and measuring the change in levels of one or more cartilage degradation biomarkers in the mammal from before exercise and after exercise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: Kevin J. Ruff
  • Patent number: 8679551
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to methods for treating a disease or condition associated with abnormal glucose metabolism. In another aspect, the invention relates to a method for reducing incidence or progression of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. The methods include orally administering to a mammal in need thereof an effective amount of a composition, which includes a naturally occurring material derived from eggshell, eggshell membrane, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: ESM Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Kevin J. Ruff
  • Publication number: 20130089619
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to methods for treating a disease or condition associated with abnormal glucose metabolism. In another aspect, the invention relates to a method for reducing incidence or progression of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. The methods include orally administering to a mammal in need thereof an effective amount of a composition, which includes a naturally occurring material derived from eggshell, eggshell membrane, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Inventor: Kevin J. Ruff