Patents by Inventor Mercedes Vazquez-Anon

Mercedes Vazquez-Anon 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).

  • BIOMARKERS FOR JOINT AILMENTS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20220296640
    Abstract: The present invention relates to biomarkers that are associated with joint disorders, and methods of using the biomarkers diagnose joint ailments, monitor the progression of joint ailments, determine when treatments is indicated, and monitor the efficiency of treatment. Also provided are methods for treating joint ailments, which comprise administering chelated trace minerals to animals diagnosed with or predisposed to having joint ailments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Juxing Chen, Karen Wedekind, Mercedes Vazquez-Anon
  • Biomarkers for joint ailments and uses thereof
    Patent number: 11376279
    Abstract: The present invention relates to biomarkers that are associated with joint disorders, and methods of using the biomarkers diagnose joint ailments, monitor the progression of joint ailments, determine when treatments is indicated, and monitor the efficiency of treatment. Also provided are methods for treating joint ailments, which comprise administering chelated trace minerals to animals diagnosed with or predisposed to having joint ailments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Juxing Chen, Karen Wedekind, Mercedes Vazquez-Anon
  • Means for protecting methionine hydroxy analog from rumen degradation
    Patent number: 11185524
    Abstract: Chemically modified methionine hydroxy analogs that are protected from degradation by rumen microorganisms. The chemically modified compounds comprise methionine hydroxy analog chemically linked to a fatty acid having at least 12 carbon atoms. Methods for increasing rumen bypass of methionine hydroxy analog and/or providing methionine hydroxy analog to a ruminant's small intestine for absorption, wherein the methods comprise administering to the ruminant a chemically modified methionine hydroxy analog as defined above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Heather A. Tucker, Matthew Mahoney, Tracy M. Rode, Jason Schultz, Mercedes Vázquez-Añón, William Scott Hine
  • MEANS FOR PROTECTING METHIONINE HYDROXY ANALOG FROM RUMEN DEGRADATION
    Publication number: 20200360333
    Abstract: Chemically modified methionine hydroxy analogs that are protected from degradation by rumen microorganisms. The chemically modified compounds comprise methionine hydroxy analog chemically linked to a fatty acid having at least 12 carbon atoms. Methods for increasing rumen bypass of methionine hydroxy analog and/or providing methionine hydroxy analog to a ruminant's small intestine for absorption, wherein the methods comprise administering to the ruminant a chemically modified methionine hydroxy analog as defined above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Heather A. Tucker, Matthew Mahoney, Tracy M. Rode, Jason Schultz, Mercedes Vázquez-Añón, William Scott Hine
  • BIOMARKERS FOR JOINT AILMENTS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20200289555
    Abstract: The present invention relates to biomarkers that are associated with joint disorders, and methods of using the biomarkers diagnose joint ailments, monitor the progression of joint ailments, determine when treatments is indicated, and monitor the efficiency of treatment. Also provided are methods for treating joint ailments, which comprise administering chelated trace minerals to animals diagnosed with or predisposed to having joint ailments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Juxing Chen, Karen Wedekind, Mercedes Vazquez-Anon
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF IMPROVING DIETARY PHOSPHORUS AND CALCIUM UTILIZATION IN ANIMALS
    Publication number: 20190150481
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for improving dietary phosphorus and calcium utilization in animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Ping Ren, Karen Wedekind, Mercedes Vazquez-Anon
  • Antimicrobial compositions and uses thereof
    Patent number: 9801845
    Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions comprising sulfur- or selenium-containing, fatty-acylated alpha-hydroxy acid compounds and methods of using said compounds or compositions to inhibit microbial growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Graciela B. Arhancet, Matthew Mahoney, Scott Long, Mariya Grega, Drew L. Lichtenstein, Vivek Kuttappan, Jeffery Escobar Monestel, Mercedes Vazquez-Anon
  • ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20170000755
    Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions comprising sulfur- or selenium-containing, fatty-acylated alpha-hydroxy acid compounds and methods of using said compounds or compositions to inhibit microbial growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Graciela B. Arhancet, Matthew Mahoney, Scott Long, Mariya Grega, Drew L. Lichtenstein, Vivek Kuttappan, Jeffery Escobar Monestel, Mercedes Vazquez-Anon
  • Antioxidant combinations for use in ruminant feed rations
    Patent number: 8691843
    Abstract: The present invention provides a combination of antioxidants that effectively stabilize different types of fats utilized in a ruminant diet. When included in a ruminant feed ration or water source, the antioxidant combination typically increases nutrient digestion, such as fiber and protein, improves rumen fermentation, improves microbial growth, improves microbial efficiency, increases milk production and/or milk fat, improves antioxidant status of the ruminant, and attenuates the negative effects of some fats in the ruminant animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mercedes Vazquez-Anon, Gavin R. Bowman
  • Combinations to improve animal health and performance
    Patent number: 8404714
    Abstract: The present invention provides combinations of dietary supplements and methods of using of these combinations to improve the health and production performance of animals. In particular, the combinations of the invention comprise antioxidants, trace minerals, organic acids, essential amino acids, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mercedes Vazquez-Anon, Gavin Bowman, Steven Andrew Webb, James Richards, Robert Harrell, Junmei Zhao, Megharaja K. Manangi
  • ANTIOXIDANT COMBINATIONS FOR USE IN FEED RATIONS TO INCREASE MILK PRODUCTION AND MILK FAT
    Publication number: 20110172269
    Abstract: The present invention provides a combination of antioxidants that effectively stabilize different types of fats utilized in a ruminant diet. When included in a ruminant feed ration or water source, the antioxidant combination typically increases nutrient digestion, such as fiber and protein, improves rumen fermentation, improves microbial growth, improves microbial efficiency, increases milk production and/or milk fat, improves antioxidant status of the ruminant, and attenuates the negative effects of some fats in the ruminant animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Mercedes Vazquez-Anon, Gavin R. Bowman
  • Antioxidant combinations for use in feed rations to increase milk production and milk fat
    Patent number: 7910604
    Abstract: The present invention provides a combination of antioxidants that effectively stabilize different types of fats utilized in a ruminant diet. When included in a ruminant feed ration or water source, the antioxidant combination typically increases nutrient digestion, such as fiber and protein, improves rumen fermentation, improves microbial growth, improves microbial efficiency, increases milk production and/or milk fat, improves antioxidant status of the ruminant, and attenuates the negative effects of some fats in the ruminant animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mercedes Vazquez-Anon, Gavin R. Bowman
  • COMBINATIONS TO IMPROVE ANIMAL HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE
    Publication number: 20110021461
    Abstract: The present invention provides combinations of dietary supplements and methods of using of these combinations to improve the health and production performance of animals. In particular, the combinations of the invention comprise antioxidants, trace minerals, organic acids, essential amino acids, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Mercedes Vazquez-Anon, Gavin Bowman, Steven Andrew Webb, James Richards, Robert Harrell, Junmei Zhao, Megharaja K. Manangi
  • Palatability of aquaculture feed
    Patent number: 7465471
    Abstract: A method for enhancing the palatability of aquaculture food, the method comprising treating the food with a compound of Formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3, and n are as defined herein, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew F. Giesen, Mercedes Vazquez-Anon
  • ANTIOXIDANT COMBINATIONS FOR USE IN FEED RATIONS TO INCREASE MILK PRODUCTION AND MILK FAT
    Publication number: 20080014301
    Abstract: The present invention provides a combination of antioxidants that effectively stabilize different types of fats utilized in a ruminant diet. When included in a ruminant feed ration or water source, the antioxidant combination typically increases nutrient digestion, such as fiber and protein, improves rumen fermentation, improves microbial growth, improves microbial efficiency, increases milk production and/or milk fat, improves antioxidant status of the ruminant, and attenuates the negative effects of some fats in the ruminant animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Mercedes Vazquez-Anon, Gavin R. Bowman
  • ANTIOXIDANT COMBINATIONS FOR USE IN RUMINANT FEED RATIONS HAVING A FAT SOURCE
    Publication number: 20080015218
    Abstract: The present invention provides a combination of antioxidants that effectively stabilize different types of fats utilized in a ruminant diet. When included in a ruminant feed ration or water source, the antioxidant combination typically increases nutrient digestion, such as fiber and protein, improves rumen fermentation, improves microbial growth, improves microbial efficiency, increases milk production and/or milk fat, improves antioxidant status of the ruminant, and attenuates the negative effects of some fats in the ruminant animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Mercedes Vazquez-Anon, Gavin R. Bowman
  • ANTIOXIDANT COMBINATIONS FOR USE IN FEED RATIONS TO IMPROVE ANTIOXIDANT STATUS OF RUMINANTS
    Publication number: 20080014323
    Abstract: The present invention provides a combination of antioxidants that effectively stabilize different types of fats utilized in a ruminant diet. When included in a ruminant feed ration or water source, the antioxidant combination typically increases nutrient digestion, such as fiber and protein, improves rumen fermentation, improves microbial growth, improves microbial efficiency, increases milk production and/or milk fat, improves antioxidant status of the ruminant, and attenuates the negative effects of some fats in the ruminant animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Mercedes Vazquez-Anon, Gavin R. Bowman
  • ANTIOXIDANT COMBINATIONS FOR USE IN RUMINANT FEED RATIONS
    Publication number: 20080015217
    Abstract: The present invention provides a combination of antioxidants that effectively stabilize different types of fats utilized in a ruminant diet. When included in a ruminant feed ration or water source, the antioxidant combination typically increases nutrient digestion, such as fiber and protein, improves rumen fermentation, improves microbial growth, improves microbial efficiency, increases milk production and/or milk fat, improves antioxidant status of the ruminant, and attenuates the negative effects of some fats in the ruminant animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Mercedes Vazquez-Anon, Gavin R. Bowman
  • Methods and compositions for reducing blood homocysteine levels
    Publication number: 20070010583
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for reducing blood homocysteine levels in mammals, and treating or preventing diseases associated with elevated blood homocysteine levels, such as cardiovascular diseases and cognitive disorders. The invention also provides nutritional and pharmaceutical compositions comprising 2-hydroxy-4-(thiomethyl)-butanoic acid, including esters, analogs, derivatives or complex thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2006
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventors: Julia Dibner, Charles Schasteen, Mercedes Vazquez-Anon
  • Palatability of aquaculture feed
    Publication number: 20050215623
    Abstract: A method for enhancing the palatability of aquaculture food, the method comprising treating the food with a compound of Formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3, and n are as defined herein, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Applicant: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Giesen, Mercedes Vazquez-Anon