Patents by Inventor Michael Anthony Ceddia

Michael Anthony Ceddia 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: 20110189146
    Abstract: According to the present invention there are provided methods of use in companion animals of probiotic bacteria of the genus Lactobacilli.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas William-Maxwell Boileau, Michael Anthony Ceddia, Gary Mitchell Davenport, Barry Pius Kiely, Liam Diarmuid O'Mahony, Gregory Dean Sunvold, Mark Alan Tetrick, Robert Jason Vickers
  • Patent number: 7906112
    Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a strain of lactic acid bacteria of the genus Lactobacilli obtainable by isolation from resected and washed canine gastrointestinal tract having a probiotic activity in animals. Methods of use and compositions comprising the Lactobacilli of the present invention are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Thomas William-Maxwell Boileau, Michael Anthony Ceddia, John Kevin Collins, Gary Mitchell Davenport, Barry Pius Kiely, Liam Diarmuid O'Mahony, Gregory Dean Sunvold, Mark Alan Tetrick, Robert Jason Vickers
  • Patent number: 7785635
    Abstract: According to the present invention there are provided methods of use in companion animals of probiotic bacteria of the genus Lactobacilli.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Thomas William-Maxwell Boileau, Michael Anthony Ceddia, Gary Mitchell Davenport, Barry Pius Kiely, Liam Diarmuid O'Mahony, Gregory Dean Sunvold, Mark Alan Tetrick, Robert Jason Vickers
  • Publication number: 20090253642
    Abstract: Methods of maintaining and/or attenuating a decline in the quality of life of a mammal comprising the step of administering to the mammal a composition comprising an effective amount of mannoheptulose wherein the effective amount of mannoheptulose provides a dosage to the mammal on a daily basis from about 0.001 gram per kilogram of body weight of the mammal to about 1 gram per kilogram of body weight of the mammal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: Josef Pitha, George S Roth, Michael Griffin Hayek, Stefan Patrick Massimino, Michael Anthony Ceddia, Gary Mitchell Davenport, John Russsell Burr
  • Publication number: 20090169515
    Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a strain of lactic acid bacteria of the species Bifidobacteria pseudolongum obtainable by isolation from resected and washed canine gastrointestinal tract having a probiotic activity in animals. Methods of use and compositions comprising the Bifidobacteria pseudolongum of the present invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: The IAMS Company
    Inventors: Thomas William-Maxwell Boileau, Michael Anthony Ceddia, John Kevin Collins, Gary Mitchell Davenport, Barry Pius Kiely, Liam Diarmuid O'Mahony, Gregory Dean Sunvold, Mark Alan Tetrick, Robert Jason Vickers
  • Publication number: 20090148409
    Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a strain of lactic acid bacteria of the species Bifidobacteria globosum obtainable by isolation from resected and washed canine gastrointestinal tract having a probiotic activity in animals. Methods of use and compositions comprising the Bifidobacteria globosum of the present invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Thomas William-Maxwell Boileau, Michael Anthony Ceddia, John Kevin Collins, Gary Mitchell Davenport, Barry Pius Kiely, Liam Diarmuid O'Mahony, Gregory Dean Sunvold, Mark Alan Tetrick, Robert Jason Vickers
  • Publication number: 20090148410
    Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a strain of lactic acid bacteria of the species Bifidobacteria pseudolongum obtainable by isolation from resected and washed canine gastrointestinal tract having a probiotic activity in animals. Methods of use and compositions comprising the Bifidobacteria pseudolongum of the present invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Thomas William-Maxwell Boileau, Michael Anthony Ceddia, John Kevin Collins, Gary Mitchell Davenport, Barry Pius Kiely, Liam Diarmuid O'Mahony, Gregory Dean Sunvold, Mark Alan Tetrick, Robert Jason Vickers
  • Publication number: 20090136455
    Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a strain of lactic acid bacteria of the species Bifidobacteria pseudolongum obtainable by isolation from resected and washed canine gastrointestinal tract having a probiotic activity in animals. Methods of use and compositions comprising the Bifidobacteria pseudolongum of the present invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Thomas William-Maxwell Boileau, Michael Anthony Ceddia, John Kevin Collins, Gary Mitchell Davenport, Barry Pius Kiely, Liam Diarmuid O'Mahony, Gregory Dean Sunvold, Mark Alan Tetrick, Robert Jason Vickers
  • Publication number: 20090092585
    Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a strain of lactic acid bacteria of the species Bifidobacteria pseudolongum obtainable by isolation from resected and washed canine gastrointestinal tract having a probiotic activity in animals. Methods of use and compositions comprising the Bifidobacteria pseudolongum of the present invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Thomas William-Maxwell Boileau, Michael Anthony Ceddia, John Kevin Collins, Gary Mitchell Davenport, Barry Pius Kiely, Liam Diarmuid O'Mahony, Gregory Dean Sunvold, Mark Alan Tetrick, Robert Jason Vickers
  • Publication number: 20090010893
    Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a strain of lactic acid bacteria of the species Bifidobacteria globosum obtainable by isolation from resected and washed canine gastrointestinal tract having a probiotic activity in animals. Methods of use and compositions comprising the Bifidobacteria globosum of the present invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventors: Thomas William-Maxwell Boileau, Michael Anthony Ceddia, John Kevin Collins, Gary Mitchell Davenport, Barry Pius Kiely, Liam Diarmuid O'Mahony, Gregory Dean Sunvold, Mark Alan Tetrick, Robert Jason Vickers
  • Publication number: 20080292604
    Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a strain of lactic acid bacteria of the genus Lactobacilli obtainable by isolation from resected and washed canine gastrointestinal tract having a probiotic activity in animals. Methods of use and compositions comprising the Lactobacilli of the present invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas William-Maxwell Boileau, Michael Anthony Ceddia, John Kevin Collins, Gary Mitchell Davenport, Barry Pius Kiely, Liam Diarmuid O'Mahony, Gregory Dean Sunvold, Mark Alan Tetrick, Robert Jason Vickers
  • Publication number: 20040001875
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for treating abnormal glucose metabolism and insulin resistance in an animal by feeding a diet comprising high protein and moderate amounts of carbohydrate and fat. The invention also provides a method for treating conditions associated with insulin resistance or decreased longevity by feeding an animal such diets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2003
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Applicant: The IAMS Company
    Inventors: Gregory Dean Sunvold, Michael Anthony Ceddia, Jacqueline Sinclair Rand