Patents by Inventor Monty Kerley

Monty Kerley 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).

  • MICROENCAPSULATED PROBIOTICS FOR REDUCING FECAL SHEDDING OF PATHOGENIC MICROBES IN ANIMALS
    Publication number: 20130115328
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and compositions for reducing E. coli O157:H7 colonization and shedding in ruminant animals. In certain aspects, methods are provided comprising delivering microencapsulated probiotic bacteria to the gastrointestinal tract of a ruminant animal. Microencapsulated probiotics for delivery to the gastrointestinal tract of a ruminant animal in order to reduce E. coli O157:H7 shedding are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: The Curators of the University of Missouri
    Inventors: Azlin Mustapha, Monty Kerley, Juhee Ahn
  • Amino Acid Oligomer Dietary Supplement
    Publication number: 20080085339
    Abstract: A method for supplementing the levels of select amino acids in ruminants is provided. Amino acids are susceptible to microbial degradation in the rumen, where the relative susceptibility of an amino acid oligomer is determined primarily by its solubility in the rumen fluid. A method for designing and preparing microbial resistant amino acid oligomers based on relative solubility is also provided. Various compositions containing amino acids are disclosed and shown to resist microbial degradation in ruminants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Shubhen Kapila, Monty Kerley
  • CATEGORICALLY RANKING ANIMALS FOR FEED EFFICIENCY
    Publication number: 20070186297
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for managing livestock for breeding or production based on one or more measurements of mitochondrial function. Measurement of mitochondrial function may also be correlated with a calculated or known feed efficiency of livestock animals to yield a predicted feed efficiency for the animal. The invention overcomes deficiencies associated with phenotypic assays for predicted breeding and production value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Inventors: Monty Kerley, William Kolath, Joseph Golden