Patents by Inventor Luc J. Martin

Luc J. Martin 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).

  • Antioxidant producing bacterium and uses thereof
    Patent number: 11122830
    Abstract: Bacterial strains are provided that can be isolated from the microflora of lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium), and that are capable of increasing the antioxidant content of their growth medium. The bacteria can be used, for example, to increase the antioxidant content of various foodstuffs, as probiotics or as additives to animal feed. Antioxidant-enriched compositions produced by fermentation processes utilising the bacteria are also provided. The antioxidant-enriched compositions can be used in the preparation of cosmetics and nutritional supplements. The antioxidant-enriched compositions also have therapeutic applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: University of Ottawa
    Inventors: Chantal Matar, Luc J. Martin
  • Antioxidant producing bacterium and uses therof
    Patent number: 10721954
    Abstract: Bacterial strains are provided that can be isolated from the microflora of lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium), and that are capable of increasing the antioxidant content of their growth medium. The bacteria can be used, for example, to increase the antioxidant content of various foodstuffs, as probiotics or as additives to animal feed. Antioxidant-enriched compositions produced by fermentation processes utilizing the bacteria are also provided. The antioxidant-enriched compositions can be used in the preparation of cosmetics and nutritional supplements. The antioxidant-enriched compositions also have therapeutic applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: University of Ottawa
    Inventors: Chantal Matar, Luc J. Martin
  • Antioxidant Producing Bacterium and Uses Thereof
    Publication number: 20190150494
    Abstract: Bacterial strains are provided that can be isolated from the microflora of lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium), and that are capable of increasing the antioxidant content of their growth medium. The bacteria can be used, for example, to increase the antioxidant content of various foodstuffs, as probiotics or as additives to animal feed. Antioxidant-enriched compositions produced by fermentation processes utilising the bacteria are also provided. The antioxidant-enriched compositions can be used in the preparation of cosmetics and nutritional supplements. The antioxidant-enriched compositions also have therapeutic applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: University of Ottawa
    Inventors: Chantal Matar, Luc J. Martin
  • Antioxidant Producing Bacterium and Uses Thereof
    Publication number: 20180249749
    Abstract: Bacterial strains are provided that can be isolated from the microflora of lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium), and that are capable of increasing the antioxidant content of their growth medium. The bacteria can be used, for example, to increase the antioxidant content of various foodstuffs, as probiotics or as additives to animal feed. Antioxidant-enriched compositions produced by fermentation processes utilising the bacteria are also provided. The antioxidant-enriched compositions can be used in the preparation of cosmetics and nutritional supplements. The antioxidant-enriched compositions also have therapeutic applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Applicant: University of Ottawa
    Inventors: Chantal MATAR, Luc J. MARTIN
  • Antioxidant-enriched composition comprising fermented blueberry juice, a fermented concentrate of blueberry juice, or an extract of fermented blueberry juice
    Patent number: 9986754
    Abstract: Bacterial strains are provided that can be isolated from the microflora of lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium), and that are capable of increasing the antioxidant content of their growth medium. The bacteria can be used, for example, to increase the antioxidant content of various foodstuffs, as probiotics or as additives to animal feed. Antioxidant-enriched compositions produced by fermentation processes utilizing the bacteria are also provided. The antioxidant-enriched compositions can be used in the preparation of cosmetics and nutritional supplements. The antioxidant-enriched compositions also have therapeutic applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: University of Ottawa
    Inventors: Chantal Matar, Luc J. Martin
  • Antioxidant Producing Bacterium and Uses Thereof
    Publication number: 20170223996
    Abstract: Bacterial strains are provided that can be isolated from the microflora of lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium), and that are capable of increasing the antioxidant content of their growth medium. The bacteria can be used, for example, to increase the antioxidant content of various foodstuffs, as probiotics or as additives to animal feed. Antioxidant-enriched compositions produced by fermentation processes utilising the bacteria are also provided. The antioxidant-enriched compositions can be used in the preparation of cosmetics and nutritional supplements. The antioxidant-enriched compositions also have therapeutic applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Applicant: University of Ottawa
    Inventors: Chantal MATAR, Luc J. Martin
  • Antioxidant Producing Bacterium and Uses Thereof
    Publication number: 20140135398
    Abstract: Bacterial strains are provided that can be isolated from the microflora of lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium), and that are capable of increasing the antioxidant content of their growth medium. The bacteria can be used, for example, to increase the antioxidant content of various foodstuffs, as probiotics or as additives to animal feed. Antioxidant-enriched compositions produced by fermentation processes utilising the bacteria are also provided. The antioxidant-enriched compositions can be used in the preparation of cosmetics and nutritional supplements. The antioxidant-enriched compositions also have therapeutic applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA
    Inventors: CHANTAL MATAR, LUC J. MARTIN
  • Antioxidant producing bacterium and uses thereof
    Patent number: 8617870
    Abstract: Bacterial strains are provided that can be isolated from the microflora of lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium), and that are capable of increasing the antioxidant content of their growth medium. The bacteria can be used, for example, to increase the antioxidant content of various foodstuffs, as probiotics or as additives to animal feed. Antioxidant-enriched compositions produced by fermentation processes utilizing the bacteria are also provided. The antioxidant-enriched compositions can be used in the preparation of cosmetics and nutritional supplements. The antioxidant-enriched compositions also have therapeutic applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: University of Ottawa
    Inventors: Chantal Matar, Luc J. Martin