Patents by Inventor Michael W Pariza

Michael W Pariza 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).

  • Method of increasing the CLA content of cow's milK
    Patent number: 5770247
    Abstract: A method of increasing the conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) content of milk consists of feeding to a lactating cow a diet which contains about 1% to about 5% of a vegetable oil containing linoleic or linolenic acid. Feed for use in the method and milk containing increased levels of CLA are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Larry D. Satter, Tilak R. Dhiman, Michael W. Pariza
  • Use of CLA to reduce the incidence of valgus and varus leg deforomities in poultry
    Patent number: 5760083
    Abstract: Methods of treating a bird to prevent skeletal problems consist of administering to the bird a safe and effective amount of CLA (conjugated linoleic acid).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Mark E. Cook, Michael W. Pariza, Daria L. Jerome
  • Dietetic foods containing conjugated linoleic acids
    Patent number: 5760082
    Abstract: A dietetic food which contains a safe and effective amount of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Mark E. Cook, Michael W. Pariza
  • Methods of treating animals to maintain or increase CD-4 and CD-8 cell populations
    Patent number: 5674901
    Abstract: Methods of treating animals to maintain or elevate CD-4 and CD-8 cell levels and to prevent or alleviate the adverse effects on the animal caused by the production or exogenous administration of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) or by a virus consist of administering to the animal a safe and effective amount of a conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) or a substance which is converted in the animal into CLA. A method of preparing CLA employing a bacteria isolated from a rat colon also is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Mark E. Cook, Michael W. Pariza, Xiaoyun Yang, Danielle DeVoney
  • Methods of attenuating the allergic response in animals
    Patent number: 5585400
    Abstract: Methods of treating animals to prevent or treat the adverse effects of type I or I.sub.g E mediated hypersensitivity in the animal consist of administering to the animal a safe and effective amount of a conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) or a substance which is converted in the animal into CLA. Methods of increasing the white blood cell count in a mammal and preserving white blood cells with CLA also are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1996
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Mark E. Cook, Ellen B. Cook, James L. Stahl, Frank M. Graziano, Michael W. Pariza
  • Method for reducing body fat in animals
    Patent number: 5554646
    Abstract: A method of reducing body fat comprises administering to the animal a safe and effective amount of a conjugated linoleic acid. Methods of preserving or increasing the animal's body protein by administering the conjugated linoleic acid also are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Mark E. Cook, Michael W. Pariza, Yeonhwa Park
  • Method for controlling bird populations
    Patent number: 5504114
    Abstract: A method of controlling a bird population in an area comprises administering to the female birds in the area an amount of a conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) which is effective to prevent their eggs from hatching. Baits containing the conjugated linoleic acid also are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1996
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Mark E. Cook, Michael W. Pariza, Kisun N. Lee, Bernard C. Wentworth
  • Methods for preventing weight loss, reduction in weight gain, and anorexia due to immune stimulation
    Patent number: 5430066
    Abstract: Animal feed or human food which contains added conjugated linoleic acids (CLA) can enhance growth and prevent anorexia and weight loss due to immune stimulation (e.g., endotoxin exposure) and the adverse effects of catabolic hormones (i.e., IL-1). Methods of treatment using CLA also are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1995
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Mark E. Cook, Michael W. Pariza
  • Method of increasing the efficiency of feed conversion in animals
    Patent number: 5428072
    Abstract: A method of enhancing weight gain and feed efficiency in an animal which comprises administering to the animal a safe and effective amount of a conjugated linoleic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1995
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Mark E. Cook, Michael W. Pariza
  • Octadecadienoic phospholipic esters, antioxidant and mold inhibiting compositions
    Patent number: 5208356
    Abstract: Substantially pure, non-toxic salts and esters of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) are useful as antioxidants and as mold growth inhibitors. Methods of making the cis-9, trans-11 isomer of linoleic acid and the compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1993
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Michael W. Pariza, Yeong L. Ha
  • Methods of chelating metal and novel compositions therefor
    Patent number: 5070104
    Abstract: A method of chelating a metal in solution comprise adding to the solution a safe and effective amount of an active form of CLA. Pharmaceutical preparations for practice of the method in vivo are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1991
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Michael W. Pariza, Yeong L. Ha
  • Methods of preventing oxidation, quenching singlet oxygen and inhibiting mold growth and novel compositions therefor
    Patent number: 5017614
    Abstract: Methods of preventing oxidation, quenching singlet oxygen and inhibiting mold growth in a product comprises adding to the product a safe and effective amount of an active form of CLA. Active forms of CLA include 9,11-octadecadoenoic acid, 10,12-octadecadienoic acid, active isomers thereof, non-toxic salts thereof; active esters; other active chemical derivatives thereof, and mixtures thereof. Simple methods of making the compositions and novel compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1991
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Michael W. Pariza, Yeong L. Ha