Patents by Inventor Nico N. Raczek

Nico N. Raczek 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).

  • Detectable agent for wood treatment and method for its detection
    Patent number: 6911473
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an organic preservative acid and a UV-active indicator substance for preserving wood and for detection of the sufficient preservation of wood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Nutrinova Nutrition Specialties & Food Ingredients GmbH
    Inventors: Nico N. Raczek, Ariane Wetzel
  • Use of an acid preparation as feed additive in farm animal husbandry
    Patent number: 6787166
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a highly stable, readily handleable preparation for use in animal feeds. The preparation comprises sorbic acid, at least one other liquid acid and one other solid organic acid and if appropriate a carrier. The active compound content (as acid) is always greater than 80% by weight. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the preparation alone in feeds or in mixture with other feed additives to improve the hygienic status of the feed and for growth promotion in farm animal husbandry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Nutrinova Nutrition Specialties & Food Ingredients GmbH
    Inventors: Nico N. Raczek, Christoph Mollenkopf
  • Bacteriocin-containing sorbic acid product as addition to feedstuffs in agricultural livestock rearing
    Patent number: 6780447
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a product for use in animal feedstuffs. The product comprises sorbic acid and live or dead microorganisms which secrete bacteriocins, or the bacteriocins themselves or combinations thereof and, where appropriate, a carrier. The invention further relates to the use of the product on its own in feedstuffs or in a mixture with other feed additives for improving the hygienic status of the feed and for improving performance in agricultural livestock rearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Nutrinova Nutrition Specialties & Food Ingredients GmbH
    Inventor: Nico N. Raczek
  • Feedstuffs for agricultural livestock rearing comprising sorbic acid and enzymes
    Publication number: 20040126459
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a feedstuff with a performance-increasing effect which comprises sorbic acid and at least one enzyme and/or enzyme product. The feedstuff can be employed for improving performance in agricultural livestock rearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventor: Nico N. Raczek
  • Ionic compounds of quaternary ammonium cations with anions of preservation acids, preparation thereof, and use thereof for preservation
    Publication number: 20040115249
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ionic compounds of quaternary ammonium cations with anions of preservative acids, which ionic compounds can be used for preserving, for example, cosmetics, laundry detergents and cleaning compositions, pharmaceuticals, requisites intended for contact with humans or foods, or as preservative and disinfectant agents in industrial products, or in foods, feedstuffs etc. In addition, the invention relates to formulations which comprise the inventive compounds and optionally a stabilizer and/or a formulation aid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Nico N. Raczek, Christoph Mollenkopf
  • Calcium double salts
    Patent number: 6693216
    Abstract: The present invention relates to calcium double salts having good preservative properties. Said salts can be used in foods, feeds, pet food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, food-contact items, silage, brewers' spent grains, pomace, food wastes, brewers' yeast, distillation residues and other wastes from the food industry or for leather treatment. These substances exhibit a considerably extended shelf life after addition of, or treatment with, one of the calcium double salts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Nutrinova Nutrition Specialties & Food Ingredients GmbH
    Inventors: Nico N. Raczek, Christoph Mollenkopf
  • Detectable agent for wood treatment and method for its detection
    Publication number: 20030232885
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an organic preservative acid and a UV-active indicator substance for preserving wood and for detection of the sufficient preservation of wood.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Inventors: Nico N. Raczek, Ariane Wetzel
  • B-glucan-containing sorbic acid preparation as feed additive in farm animal rearing
    Publication number: 20030219468
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a preparation for use in animal feed. The preparation comprises sorbic acid and at least one bioavailable &bgr;-glucan and also if appropriate a carrier and a further acid. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the preparation alone in feeds or in a mixture with other feed additives for improving the hygiene state of the feed and for growth promotion in farm animal rearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventors: Nico N. Raczek, Hans-Ulrich Ter Meer
  • Wood containing fixed sorbic acid or sorbic acid salts
    Patent number: 6652921
    Abstract: The present invention relates to wood which contains a sorbic acid store and to processes for producing the sorbic acid store in the wood or on the surface of the wood. The present invention also relates to a process for using sorbic acid and its salts for protecting wood from microbially induced degradation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Nutrinova Nutrition Specialties & Food Ingredients GmbH
    Inventors: Nico N. Raczek, Katrin Saelzer
  • Choline acids as feed additive in animal nutrition
    Publication number: 20030170342
    Abstract: The present invention relates to choline acids for use as performance enhancers in animal nutrition. The choline acids are synthesized from choline and an organic acid selected from the group consisting of sorbic acid, benzoic acid, propionic acid, formic acid and fumaric acid. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the choline acids alone in feeds or in a mixture with other feed additives for improving health.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2003
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventors: Nico N. Raczek, Christoph Mollenkopf
  • Bacteriocin-containing sorbic acid product as addition to feedstuffs in agricultural livestock rearing
    Publication number: 20020176910
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a product for use in animal feedstuffs. The product comprises sorbic acid and live or dead microorganisms which secrete bacteriocins, or the bacteriocins themselves or combinations thereof and, where appropriate, a carrier. The invention further relates to the use of the product on its own in feedstuffs or in a mixture with other feed additives for improving the hygienic status of the feed and for improving performance in agricultural livestock rearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventor: Nico N. Raczek
  • Sorbic acid product as addition to feedstuffs in agricultural livestock rearing
    Publication number: 20020156046
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a product for use in animal feedstuffs. The product comprises sorbic acid and at least one NDS. The invention further relates to the use of the product on its own in feedstuffs or mixed with other feedstuff additives for improving the hygienic status of the feed and for improving performance in agricultural livestock rearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Inventors: Nico N. Raczek, Hans-Ulrich Ter Meer
  • Sorbic acid product comprising probiotics as addition to feedstuffs in agricultural livestock rearing
    Publication number: 20020146399
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a product/kit for use in animal feedstuffs. The product or the kit for addition to feedstuffs comprises sorbic acid and at least one culture of microorganisms with probiotic activity. The invention additionally relates to the use of the product/kit alone in feedstuffs or mixed with other feedstuff additives for improving the hygienic status of the feed and for improving the performance in agricultural livestock rearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventor: Nico N. Raczek
  • Sorbic acid as growth-stabilizing addition to feedstuffs for agricultural livestock rearing
    Publication number: 20020146502
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method using sorbic acid, preferably in a concentration of >0 to <1.2% by weight (based on the feedstuff), with a growth-stabilizing effect. The feedstuff can be employed for improving performance in agricultural livestock rearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventor: Nico N. Raczek
  • Wood containing fixed sorbic acid or sorbic acid salts
    Publication number: 20020110677
    Abstract: The present invention relates to wood which contains a sorbic acid store and to processes for producing the sorbic acid store in the wood or on the surface of the wood. The present invention also relates to a process for using sorbic acid and its salts for protecting wood from microbially induced degradation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventors: Nico N. Raczek, Katrin Saelzer
  • Use of an acid preparation as feed additive in farm animal husbandry
    Publication number: 20020086090
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a highly stable, readily handleable preparation for use in animal feeds. The preparation comprises sorbic acid, at least one other liquid acid and one other solid organic acid and if appropriate a carrier. The active compound content (as acid) is always greater than 80% by weight. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the preparation alone in feeds or in mixture with other feed additives to improve the hygienic status of the feed and for growth promotion in farm animal husbandry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Nico N. Raczek, Christoph Mollenkopf
  • Calcium double salts
    Publication number: 20020068113
    Abstract: The present invention relates to calcium double salts having good preservative properties. Said salts can be used in foods, feeds, pet food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, food-contact items, silage, brewers' spent grains, pomace, food wastes, brewers' yeast, distillation residues and other wastes from the food industry or for leather treatment. These substances exhibit a considerably extended shelf life after addition of, or treatment with, one of the calcium double salts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2001
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Inventors: Nico N. Raczek, Christoph Mollenkopf