Patents by Inventor Michael ZUSCIK

Michael ZUSCIK 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).

  • Compositions of oligofructose and commensal microorganisms and methods thereof
    Patent number: 11452747
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions of oligofructose and specific digestive tract microbes useful for mitigating the negative effects of obesity and/or type 2 diabetes on osteoarthritis, bone fracture healing and immune system function, and methods of preparation and use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: University of Rochester
    Inventors: Michael Zuscik, Eric M. Schott, Robert A. Mooney, Christopher W. Farnsworth
  • Collagen hydrolysates as a beneficial prebiotic and their effect on joint inflammation and osteoarthritis
    Patent number: 11110147
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to pharmaceuticals and/or nutraceuticals. More particularly, the invention provides compositions of collagen-based peptides and specific digestive tract microbes useful for supporting or promoting joint, skin and/or bone health, and methods of preparation and use thereof. The invention further provides for the use of compositions of collagen-based peptides as a prebiotic for modulating the gut microbiome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignees: UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
    Inventors: Michael Zuscik, Janne Prawitt, Eric Schott, Robert Mooney, Christopher Farnsworth
  • COMPOSITIONS OF OLIGOFRUCTOSE AND COMMENSAL MICROORGANISMS AND METHODS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20200093872
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions of oligofructose and specific digestive tract microbes useful for mitigating the negative effects of obesity and/or type 2 diabetes on osteoarthritis, bone fracture healing and immune system function, and methods of preparation and use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Zuscik, Eric M. Schott, Robert A. Mooney, Christopher W. Farnsworth
  • COMPOSITIONS OF HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN PEPTIDES AND COMMENSAL MICROORGANISMS AND METHODS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20200069762
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to pharmaceuticals and/or nutraceuticals. More particularly, the invention provides compositions of collagen-based peptides and specific digestive tract microbes useful for supporting or promoting joint, skin and/or bone health, and methods of preparation and use thereof. The invention further provides for the use of compositions of collagen-based peptides as a prebiotic for modulating the gut microbiome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Michael ZUSCIK, Janne PRAWITT, Eric SCHOTT, Robert MOONEY, Christopher FARNSWORTH