Patents by Inventor Luke Picking

Luke Picking 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: 11910809
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to isolated microorganisms—including novel strains of the microorganisms—microbial consortia, and compositions comprising the same. Furthermore, the disclosure teaches methods of utilizing the described microorganisms, microbial consortia, and compositions comprising the same, in methods for modulating the production and yield of milk and milk components in ruminants. In particular aspects, the disclosure provides methods of increasing desirable components of milk in ruminants. Furthermore, the disclosure provides for methods of modulating the rumen microbiome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Native Microbials, Inc.
    Inventors: Mallory Embree, Luke Picking, Grant Gogul, Janna Tarasova
  • Patent number: 11910808
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions formulated for ruminants that comprise beneficial microbes. Particularly, the disclosure provides a composition comprising microorganisms with at least 97% sequence identity to any one of SEQ ID NOs: 1-60 and 2045-2107. Such compositions can be used for increasing milk production or improving milk compositional characteristics in ruminants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Native Microbials, Inc.
    Inventors: Mallory Embree, Luke Picking, Grant Gogul, Janna Tarasova
  • Patent number: 11291219
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to isolated microorganisms—including novel strains of the microorganisms—microbial consortia, and compositions comprising the same. Furthermore, the disclosure teaches methods of utilizing the described microorganisms, microbial consortia, and compositions comprising the same, in methods for modulating the production and yield of milk and milk components in ruminants. In particular aspects, the disclosure provides methods of increasing desirable components of milk in ruminants. Furthermore, the disclosure provides for methods of modulating the rumen microbiome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Native Microbials, Inc.
    Inventors: Mallory Embree, Luke Picking, Grant Gogul, Janna Tarasova
  • Patent number: 10966437
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to isolated microorganisms—including novel strains of the microorganisms—microbial consortia, and compositions comprising the same. Furthermore, the disclosure teaches methods of utilizing the described microorganisms, microbial consortia, and compositions comprising the same, in methods for modulating the production and yield of milk and milk components in ruminants. In particular aspects, the disclosure provides methods of increasing desirable components of milk in ruminants. Furthermore, the disclosure provides for methods of modulating the rumen microbiome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Native Microbials, Inc.
    Inventors: Mallory Embree, Luke Picking, Grant Gogul, Janna Tarasova
  • Patent number: 10701955
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions beneficial for ruminant administration. Particularly, the disclosure provides compositions formulated for ruminants that comprise beneficial microbes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Ascus Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Mallory Embree, Luke Picking, Grant Gogul, Janna Tarasova
  • Patent number: 10645952
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to isolated microorganisms—including novel strains of the microorganisms—microbial consortia, and compositions comprising the same. Furthermore, the disclosure teaches methods of utilizing the described microorganisms, microbial consortia, and compositions comprising the same, in methods for modulating the production and yield of milk and milk components in ruminants. In particular aspects, the disclosure provides methods of increasing desirable components of milk in ruminants. Furthermore, the disclosure provides for methods of modulating the rumen microbiome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Ascus Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Mallory Embree, Luke Picking, Grant Gogul, Janna Tarasova
  • Patent number: 10448657
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to animal food and methods for increasing the amount of milk and/or milk components produced by a ruminant animal, such as a cow. Particularly, the disclosure provides a cow food comprising microorganisms, such as a Pichia sp. and a Clostridium sp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Ascus Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Mallory Embree, Luke Picking, Grant Gogul, Janna Tarasova
  • Patent number: 10448658
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to animal food and methods for shifting rumen microbiome in a ruminant animal, such as a cow. Particularly, the disclosure provides a cow food comprising microorganisms, such as a Pichia sp. and a Clostridium sp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Ascus Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Mallory Embree, Luke Picking, Grant Gogul, Janna Tarasova
  • Patent number: 10398154
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to isolated microorganisms—including novel strains of the microorganisms—microbial consortia, and compositions comprising the same. Furthermore, the disclosure teaches methods of utilizing the described microorganisms, microbial consortia, and compositions comprising the same, in methods for modulating the production and yield of milk and milk components in ruminants. In particular aspects, the disclosure provides methods of increasing desirable components of milk in ruminants. Furthermore, the disclosure provides for methods of modulating the rumen microbiome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Ascus Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Mallory Embree, Luke Picking, Grant Gogul, Janna Tarasova
  • Patent number: 10293006
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to isolated microorganisms—including novel strains of the microorganisms—microbial consortia, and compositions comprising the same. Furthermore, the disclosure teaches methods of utilizing the described microorganisms, microbial consortia, and compositions comprising the same, in methods for modulating the production and yield of milk and milk components in ruminants. In particular aspects, the disclosure provides methods of increasing desirable components of milk in ruminants. Furthermore, the disclosure provides for methods of modulating the rumen microbiome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Ascus Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Mallory Embree, Luke Picking, Grant Gogul, Janna Tarasova
  • Patent number: 9993507
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to isolated microorganisms—including novel strains of the microorganisms—microbial consortia, and compositions comprising the same. Furthermore, the disclosure teaches methods of utilizing the described microorganisms, microbial consortia, and compositions comprising the same, in methods for modulating the production and yield of milk and milk components in ruminants. In particular aspects, the disclosure provides methods of increasing desirable components of milk in ruminants. Furthermore, the disclosure provides for methods of modulating the rumen microbiome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Ascus Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Mallory Embree, Luke Picking, Grant Gogul, Janna Tarasova
  • Publication number: 20170196921
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to isolated microorganisms—including novel strains of the microorganisms—microbial consortia, and compositions comprising the same. Furthermore, the disclosure teaches methods of utilizing the described microorganisms, microbial consortia, and compositions comprising the same, in methods for modulating the production and yield of milk and milk components in ruminants. In particular aspects, the disclosure provides methods of increasing desirable components of milk in ruminants. Furthermore, the disclosure provides for methods of modulating the rumen microbiome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: Mallory Embree, Luke Picking, Grant Gogul, Janna Tarasova
  • Publication number: 20170196922
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to isolated microorganisms—including novel strains of the microorganisms—microbial consortia, and compositions comprising the same. Furthermore, the disclosure teaches methods of utilizing the described microorganisms, microbial consortia, and compositions comprising the same, in methods for modulating the production and yield of milk and milk components in ruminants. In particular aspects, the disclosure provides methods of increasing desirable components of milk in ruminants. Furthermore, the disclosure provides for methods of modulating the rumen microbiome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: Mallory Embree, Luke Picking, Grant Gogul, Janna Tarasova