Patents by Inventor Kevin Prudence

Kevin Prudence 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).

  • Publication number: 20220288103
    Abstract: Various benefits to intestinal health are made by delivery of an active agent to the colon of an animal, including a human. Active ingredients include of riboflavin, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, folic acid, ?-carotene, vitamin B1, niacin, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, biotin, vitamin B12, omega-3 fatty acids and combinations thereof. Benefits include increased concentration of at least one short-chain fatty acid its salt thereof in the intestine, increased microbiome diversity in the intestine, increased beneficial bacteria in the intestine, increased the butyrate synthesis pathway in the intestine, improved barrier function of the intestine, reduced redox potential of the gut, reduced amount of gas produced in the intestine; and stimulation of intestinal immune responses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Maaike Johanna BRUINS, Sophie FEHLBAUM, Thanh-Van PHAM, Kevin PRUDENCE, Robert STEINERT, Pietro CELI, Gilberto LITTA, Estefania PEREZ CALVO, Wilbert SYBESMA
  • Patent number: 10624378
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing solid formulations. These solid formulations comprise therapeutically active or nutritious plant extracts, which are known for being bad-tasting. These new solid formulation are neutral in taste. Furthermore the present invention relate to these solid formulations as well as to their use in the production of food, feed, nutritional supplement and personal care products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.
    Inventors: Markus Beck, Andrea Bulbarello, Kevin Prudence, Loni Schweikert, Kai Urban
  • Patent number: 10471041
    Abstract: Use of genistein for the treatment and prevention of dry eye syndrome or LKC and corresponding compositions containing it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.
    Inventors: Kevin Prudence, Christoph Riegger, Wolfgang Schalch
  • Publication number: 20180352842
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing solid formulations. These solid formulations comprise therapeutically active or nutritious plant extracts, which are known for being bad-tasting. These new solid formulation are neutral in taste. Furthermore the present invention relate to these solid formulations as well as to their use in the production of food, feed, nutritional supplement and personal care products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Markus BECK, Andrea BULBARELLO, Kevin PRUDENCE, Loni SCHWEIKERT, Kai URBAN
  • Publication number: 20180289624
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing solid formulations. These solid formulations comprise physiologically active inorganic metal salts, which are known for being bad-tasting. These new solid formulation are neutral in taste. Furthermore the present invention relate to these solid formulations as well as to their use in the production of food, feed, nutritional supplement and personal care products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Markus BECK, Andrea BULBARELLO, Kevin PRUDENCE, Loni SCHWEIKERT, Kai URBAN
  • Publication number: 20180133193
    Abstract: Use of genistein for the treatment and prevention of dry eye syndrome or LKC and corresponding compositions containing it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Kevin PRUDENCE, Christoph RIEGGER, Wolfgang SCHALCH
  • Publication number: 20150150829
    Abstract: This invention relates to stable capsule formulations for pharmaceutical, nutraceuticals or food supplements which contain thymoquinone (THQ) as an active ingredient, and which can be stored at room temperature without significant loss of THQ during the shelf life of the capsules. The preferred capsules have a hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC) shell and may contain carvacrol as an additional active ingredient, either in synthetic form, or as part of a plant extract. Optionally, the capsules may contain a viscosity agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Stephane Etheve, Kevin Prudence, Loni Schweikert, Aniko Szepes
  • Publication number: 20140006315
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of marketing capsule formulations for pharmaceutical, nutraceuticals or food supplements which contain oregano oil containing thymoquinone (THQ) as an active ingredient at a concentration of least 2 weight % and which can be stored at room temperature. The capsules have a hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC) shell and may contain carvacrol (CRV) as an additional active ingredient, either in synthetic form, or as part of a plant extract. Optionally, the capsules may contain a viscosity agent. The method includes the steps of advising a potential consumer of the benefits of THQ, and optionally CRV and providing a kit containing these capsules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Stèphane Etheve, Kevin PRUDENCE, Loni SCHWEIKERT, Aniko Szepes
  • Publication number: 20110189315
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the combination of a plant extract, such as oregano extract and a polyunsaturated fatty acid or a derivative (such as an ethyl ester “PUFA EE”) which is stable under strorage conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Regina Goralczyk, Stephane Etheve, Kevin Prudence, Loni Schweikert
  • Publication number: 20100120904
    Abstract: Use of genistein for the treatment and prevention of dry eye syndrome or LKC and corresponding compositions containing it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: Kevin Prudence, Christoph Riegger, Wolfgang Schalch