Patents by Inventor Nicholas T. Monsul

Nicholas T. Monsul 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 IDENTIFYING A BIOLOGICALLY-ACTIVE COMPOSITION FROM A BIOFILM
    Publication number: 20240099308
    Abstract: The subject invention provides materials and methods that effectively support innate immunity and/or disperse pathogenic biofilms using readily available, nontoxic, natural substances, while supporting restoration of normal microbiotic homeostasis. In one embodiment, the subject invention provides anti-biofilm compositions comprising one or more probiotic organisms, anti-microbial honey, and other ingredients such as prebiotic compounds, other hive products, green tea derivatives, other plant derivatives, and vitamin D3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: EVA A. BERKES, NICHOLAS T. MONSUL, FREDERICK T. BOEHM
  • MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING A VIRAL INFECTION, INCLUDING A CORONAVIRUS INFECTION
    Publication number: 20240075083
    Abstract: The subject invention provides compositions and methods for inhibiting viral infections. Preferred embodiments of the invention provide pharmaceutical compositions, and the methods of using the same, comprising a strain of Lactobacillus fermentum bacterium, or bioactive extracts thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Nicholas T. MONSUL, Eva A. BERKES, Frederick T. BOEHM, Yu-Hsien LIAO
  • Method of identifying a biologically-active composition from a biofilm
    Patent number: 11825848
    Abstract: The subject invention provides materials and methods that effectively support innate immunity and/or disperse pathogenic biofilms using readily available, nontoxic, natural substances, while supporting restoration of normal microbiotic homeostasis. In one embodiment, the subject invention provides anti-biofilm compositions comprising one or more probiotic organisms, anti-microbial honey, and other ingredients such as prebiotic compounds, other hive products, green tea derivatives, other plant derivatives, and vitamin D3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: QUORUM INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Eva A Berkes, Nicholas T. Monsul, Frederick T. Boehm
  • Materials and methods for inhibiting a viral infection, including a coronavirus infection
    Patent number: 11826390
    Abstract: The subject invention provides compositions and methods for inhibiting viral infections. Preferred embodiments of the invention provide pharmaceutical compositions, and the methods of using the same, comprising a strain of Lactobacillus fermentum bacterium, or bioactive extracts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: QUORUM INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas T. Monsul, Eva A. Berkes, Frederick T. Boehm, Yu-Hsien Liao
  • NOVEL PROTEIN, AND THERAPEUTIC AND COSMETIC USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20230357332
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel protein and biologically-active fragments and variants thereof with advantageous therapeutic and cosmetic uses. Also provided are methods of using the proteins, as well as methods of producing the proteins using a recombinant cell. Further provided are recombinant host cells transformed with a polynucleotide sequence that encodes the expression of the proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Nicholas T. MONSUL, Eva A. BERKES, Frederick T. BOEHM, Yu-Hsien LIAO
  • MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING IMMUNE RESPONSES AND SKIN AND/OR MUCOSAL BARRIER FUNCTIONS
    Publication number: 20230165915
    Abstract: The subject invention provides compositions and methods for treating human dermatological conditions by employing a microbiome-centered treatment approach. Preferred embodiments of the invention provide pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions, and the methods of using the same, comprising a strain of Lactobacillus fermentum bacterium, or bioactive extracts thereof, derived from human microbiota and capable of growing in biofilm phenotype.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2023
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Eva A. BERKES, Nicholas T. MONSUL, Frederick T. BOEHM
  • MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING A VIRAL INFECTION, INCLUDING A CORONAVIRUS INFECTION
    Publication number: 20230136276
    Abstract: The subject invention provides compositions and methods for inhibiting viral infections. Preferred embodiments of the invention provide pharmaceutical compositions, and the methods of using the same, comprising a strain of Lactobacillus fermentum bacterium, or bioactive extracts thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Nicholas T. MONSUL, Eva A. BERKES, Frederick T. BOEHM, Yu-Hsien LIAO
  • Materials and methods for improving immune responses and skin and/or mucosal barrier functions
    Patent number: 11564957
    Abstract: The subject invention provides compositions and methods for treating human dermatological conditions by employing a microbiome-centered treatment approach. Preferred embodiments of the invention provide pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions, and the methods of using the same, comprising a strain of Lactobacillus fermentum bacterium, or bioactive extracts thereof, derived from human microbiota and capable of growing in biofilm phenotype.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: QUORUM INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Eva A. Berkes, Nicholas T. Monsul, Frederick T. Boehm
  • PROTECTIVE BARRIER COMPOSITIONS, AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20220378049
    Abstract: The subject invention provides compositions and methods of enhancing the barrier function of surfaces and/or objects using biochemical-producing microbes and/or byproducts synthesized by the microbes. Preferred embodiments of the invention provide compositions, and the methods of using the same, comprising a Lactobacillus sp., and/or bioactive extracts thereof, derived from human microbiota and capable of growing in biofilm phenotype.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Nicholas T. MONSUL, Eva A. BERKES, Frederick T. BOEHM
  • Protective barrier compositions and uses thereof
    Patent number: 11457633
    Abstract: The subject invention provides compositions and methods of enhancing the barrier function of surfaces and/or objects using biochemical-producing microbes and/or byproducts synthesized by the microbes. Preferred embodiments of the invention provide compositions, and the methods of using the same, comprising a Lactobacillus sp., and/or bioactive extracts thereof, derived from human microbiota and capable of growing in biofilm phenotype.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: QUORUM INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas T. Monsul, Eva A. Berkes, Frederick T. Boehm
  • METHOD OF IDENTIFYING A BIOLOGICALLY-ACTIVE COMPOSITION FROM A BIOFILM
    Publication number: 20220110330
    Abstract: The subject invention provides materials and methods that effectively support innate immunity and/or disperse pathogenic biofilms using readily available, nontoxic, natural substances, while supporting restoration of normal microbiotic homeostasis. In one embodiment, the subject invention provides anti-biofilm compositions comprising one or more probiotic organisms, anti-microbial honey, and other ingredients such as prebiotic compounds, other hive products, green tea derivatives, other plant derivatives, and vitamin D3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: EVA A. BERKES, NICHOLAS T. MONSUL, FREDERICK T. BOEHM
  • Method of identifying a biologically-active composition from a biofilm
    Patent number: 11191277
    Abstract: The subject invention provides materials and methods that effectively support innate immunity and/or disperse pathogenic biofilms using readily available, nontoxic, natural substances, while supporting restoration of normal microbiotic homeostasis. In one embodiment, the subject invention provides anti-biofilm compositions comprising one or more probiotic organisms, anti-microbial honey, and other ingredients such as prebiotic compounds, other hive products, green tea derivatives, other plant derivatives, and vitamin D3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: QUORUM INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Eva A. Berkes, Nicholas T. Monsul, Frederick T. Boehm
  • NOVEL PROTECTIVE BARRIER COMPOSITIONS, AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20210298309
    Abstract: The subject invention provides compositions and methods of enhancing the barrier function of surfaces and/or objects using biochemical-producing microbes and/or byproducts synthesized by the microbes. Preferred embodiments of the invention provide compositions, and the methods of using the same, comprising a Lactobacillus sp., and/or bioactive extracts thereof, derived from human microbiota and capable of growing in biofilm phenotype.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Nicholas T. MONSUL, Eva A. BERKES, Frederick T. BOEHM
  • Method of identifying a biologically-active composition from a biofilm
    Patent number: 10925908
    Abstract: The subject invention provides materials and methods that effectively support innate immunity and/or disperse pathogenic biofilms using readily available, nontoxic, natural substances, while supporting restoration of normal microbiotic homeostasis. In one embodiment, the subject invention provides anti-biofilm compositions comprising one or more probiotic organisms, anti-microbial honey, and other ingredients such as prebiotic compounds, other hive products, green tea derivatives, other plant derivatives, and vitamin D3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: QUORUM INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Eva A. Berkes, Nicholas T. Monsul, Frederick T. Boehm
  • MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING IMMUNE RESPONSES AND SKIN AND/OR MUCOSAL BARRIER FUNCTIONS
    Publication number: 20200215130
    Abstract: The subject invention provides compositions and methods for treating human dermatological conditions by employing a microbiome-centered treatment approach. Preferred embodiments of the invention provide pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions, and the methods of using the same, comprising a strain of Lactobacillus fermentum bacterium, or bioactive extracts thereof, derived from human microbiota and capable of growing in biofilm phenotype.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Eva A. BERKES, Nicholas T. MONSUL, Frederick T. BOEHM
  • Materials and methods for improving immune responses and skin and/or mucosal barrier functions
    Patent number: 10617726
    Abstract: The subject invention provides compositions and methods for treating human dermatological conditions by employing a microbiome-centered treatment approach. Preferred embodiments of the invention provide pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions, and the methods of using the same, comprising a strain of Lactobacillus fermentum bacterium, or bioactive extracts thereof, derived from human microbiota and capable of growing in biofilm phenotype.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: QUORUM INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Eva A. Berkes, Nicholas T. Monsul, Frederick T. Boehm
  • METHOD OF IDENTIFYING A BIOLOGICALLY-ACTIVE COMPOSITION FROM A BIOFILM
    Publication number: 20200108107
    Abstract: The subject invention provides materials and methods that effectively support innate immunity and/or disperse pathogenic biofilms using readily available, nontoxic, natural substances, while supporting restoration of normal microbiotic homeostasis. In one embodiment, the subject invention provides anti-biofilm compositions comprising one or more probiotic organisms, anti-microbial honey, and other ingredients such as prebiotic compounds, other hive products, green tea derivatives, other plant derivatives, and vitamin D3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventors: Eva A. BERKES, Nicholas T. MONSUL, Frederick T. BOEHM
  • METHOD OF IDENTIFYING A BIOLOGICALLY-ACTIVE COMPOSITION FROM A BIOFILM
    Publication number: 20180353556
    Abstract: The subject invention provides materials and methods that effectively support innate immunity and/or disperse pathogenic biofilms using readily available, nontoxic, natural substances, while supporting restoration of normal microbiotic homeostasis. In one embodiment, the subject invention provides anti-biofilm compositions comprising one or more probiotic organisms, anti-microbial honey, and other ingredients such as prebiotic compounds, other hive products, green tea derivatives, other plant derivatives, and vitamin D3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Eva A. BERKES, Nicholas T. MONSUL, Frederick T. BOEHM
  • Method of identifying a biologically-active composition from a biofilm
    Patent number: 10086025
    Abstract: The subject invention provides materials and methods that effectively support innate immunity and/or disperse pathogenic biofilms using readily available, nontoxic, natural substances, while supporting restoration of normal microbiotic homeostasis. In one embodiment, the subject invention provides anti-biofilm compositions comprising one or more probiotic organisms, anti-microbial honey, and other ingredients such as prebiotic compounds, other hive products, green tea derivatives, other plant derivatives, and vitamin D3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: QUORUM INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Eva A. Berkes, Nicholas T. Monsul, Frederick T. Boehm
  • Method of identifying a biologically-active composition from a biofilm
    Patent number: 10004771
    Abstract: The subject invention provides materials and methods that effectively support innate immunity and/or disperse pathogenic biofilms using readily available, nontoxic, natural substances, while supporting restoration of normal microbiotic homeostasis. In one embodiment, the subject invention provides anti-biofilm compositions comprising one or more probiotic organisms, anti-microbial honey, and other ingredients such as prebiotic compounds, other hive products, green tea derivatives, other plant derivatives, and vitamin D3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: QUORUM INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Eva A. Berkes, Nicholas T. Monsul, Frederick T. Boehm