Patents by Inventor Robert Steinert

Robert Steinert 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).

  • Publication number: 20260115196
    Abstract: A combination of antioxidants which are delivered to the gut microbiome provides a degree of improbment to gut health comparable to known prebiotics, such as soluble fibers. The antioxidants are riboflavin, beta-carotene, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2025
    Publication date: April 30, 2026
    Inventors: Thanh-Van PHAM, Ateequr REHMAN, Robert STEINERT, Wilbert SYBESMA
  • Publication number: 20260069643
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination comprising vitamin B2 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus and its use for improving gut health in animals and humans. It was found that a combination of vitamin B2 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus, when delivered to the large intestine, increases the abundance of beneficial Verrucomicrobia, Akkermansiaceae and Akkermansia bacteria in the intestinal tract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2023
    Publication date: March 12, 2026
    Inventors: Thanh-Van PHAM, Wilbert SYBESMA, Robert STEINERT, Ateequr REHMAN
  • Publication number: 20260048088
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination comprising vitamin C and Lactobacillus rhamnosus and its use for improving gut health in animals and humans. It was found that a combination of vitamin C and Lactobacillus rhamnosus, when delivered to the large intestine, increases the abundance of Actinobacteria, Bifidobacteriaceae, and Bifidobacterium bacteria in the intestinal tract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2023
    Publication date: February 19, 2026
    Inventors: Thanh-Van PHAM, Wilbert SYBESMA, Robert STEINERT, Ateequr REHMAN
  • Publication number: 20260014118
    Abstract: The present invention relates to vitamins for use in improving gut health in animals and humans. In particular, it was found that, upon delivery to the large intestine, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and vitamin D can be used for increasing the abundance of the beneficial bacteria Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis in the intestinal tract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2023
    Publication date: January 15, 2026
    Inventors: Thanh-Van PHAM, Wilbert SYBESMA, Robert STEINERT, Ateequr REHMAN
  • Patent number: 12514826
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new delivery system for PUFAs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2026
    Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.
    Inventors: Elger Funda, Odile Krainz, Robert Steinert
  • Patent number: 12508280
    Abstract: Various benefits to intestinal health are made by delivery of an active agent to the colon of an animal, including a human. Active ingredients include of riboflavin, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, folic acid, ?-carotene, vitamin B1, niacin, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, biotin, vitamin B12, omega-3 fatty acids and combinations thereof. Benefits include increased concentration of at least one short-chain fatty acid its salt thereof in the intestine, increased microbiome diversity in the intestine, increased beneficial bacteria in the intestine, increased the butyrate synthesis pathway in the intestine, improved barrier function of the intestine, reduced redox potential of the gut, reduced amount of gas produced in the intestine; and stimulation of intestinal immune responses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2025
    Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.
    Inventors: Maaike Johanna Bruins, Sophie Fehlbaum, Thanh-Van Pham, Kevin Prudence, Robert Steinert, Pietro Celi, Gilberto Litta, Estefania Perez Calvo, Wilbert Sybesma
  • Publication number: 20250375469
    Abstract: Various benefits to intestinal health are made by delivery of an active agent to the colon of an animal, including a human. Active ingredients include of riboflavin, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, folic acid, ?-carotene, vitamin B1, niacin, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, biotin, vitamin B12, omega-3 fatty acids and combinations thereof. Benefits include increased concentration of at least one short-chain fatty acid its salt thereof in the intestine, increased microbiome diversity in the intestine, increased beneficial bacteria in the intestine, increased the butyrate synthesis pathway in the intestine, improved barrier function of the intestine, reduced redox potential of the gut, reduced amount of gas produced in the intestine; and stimulation of intestinal immune responses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2025
    Publication date: December 11, 2025
    Inventors: Maaike Johanna BRUINS, Sophie FEHLBAUM, Thanh-Van PHAM, Kevin PRUDENCE, Robert STEINERT, Pietro CELI, Gilberto LITTA, Estefania PEREZ CALVO, Wilbert SYBESMA
  • Publication number: 20250319149
    Abstract: The present invention relates to uses of a tomato extract, and compositions containing tomato extracts that are formulated for delivery to the large intestine, for modulating the gut microbiota to confer a health benefit in a subject. The tomato extract can be used improve resistance to infection in the gut, reduce inflammation in the gut, treat or minimise inflammatory Bowel Disease or treat or minimise irritable bowel syndrome. The extracts may also be used to treat conditions associated with an imbalance of the gut microbiota such as anxiety, depression, Type II diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, obesity or cognitive dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2023
    Publication date: October 16, 2025
    Applicant: Provexis Natural Products Limited
    Inventors: Ruedi Duss, Robert Steinert, Ateequr Rehman
  • Patent number: 12419841
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new delivery system for fat-soluble vitamins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2025
    Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.
    Inventors: Elger Funda, Odile Krainz, Robert Steinert
  • Publication number: 20240148738
    Abstract: The direct delivery of antioxidant compounds (Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, beta-carotene, and Vitamin E) to the large intestine results in an increase in the population of Blautia spp. in the gut. People with lower amounts of Blautia spp. often experience obesity, insulin resistance and chronic inflammation, major depressive disorder as well as other conditions which can be helped by increasing their population of Blautia. An increase in the population of Blautia also increases the amount of beneficial short chain fatty acids in the intestine as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Thanh-Van PHAM, Ateequr REHMAN, Robert STEINERT, Wilbert SYBESMA
  • Publication number: 20240148739
    Abstract: Delivery of antioxidants (Vitamin C, Vitamin E, riboflavin, and beta-carotene) directly to the large intestine were seen to decrease the population of Fusobacterium in the gut microbiome. An increased population of these bacteria is associated with Fusobacterium bacteremia as a co-morbidity with any one of: malignancy, dementia, chronic obstructive lung disease, diabetes, heart disease, alcoholism, disease(s) requiring dialysis, and stroke; colorectal cancer; digestive diseases including Ulcerative colitis; Crohn's disease; and/or Pediatric or adult inflammatory bowel disease; colorectal and other cancers, inflammatory bowel disease, adverse pregnancy-related conditions, and HIV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2022
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Thanh-Van PHAM, Ateequr REHMAN, Nicole SEIFERT, Robert STEINERT, Wilbert SYBESMA
  • Publication number: 20240016748
    Abstract: This invention relates to the direct delivery of a vitamin composition to the large intestine, in order to decrease the growth of pathogenic organisms in the gut, such as Adherent Invasive E. coli (AIEC), Salmonella enteriditis and Clostridium difficile. The vitamin composition comprises a combination of the following vitamins: Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6 and folic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Thanh-Van PHAM, Ateequr REHMAN, Robert STEINERT, Wilbert SYBESMA
  • Patent number: 11872316
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new delivery system for nutritional ingredients (nutraceuticals). These nutritional ingredients are useful for gut and metabolic health in monogastric animals, especially in humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.
    Inventors: Elger Funda, Odile Krainz, Robert Steinert
  • Publication number: 20230404970
    Abstract: This invention relates to the direct delivery to the intestine of a vitamin composition to restore a balanced population and metabolic profile of gut microbiome bacteria which has been disrupted due to exposure to antibiotics. The vitamin composition may comprise Vitamin C as a sole active agent; Vitamin C in combination with Vitamin B2 and/or B3; or Vitamin C in combination with Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B9.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Thanh-Van PHAM, Ateequr REHMAN, Robert STEINERT, Wilbert SYBESMA
  • Publication number: 20230270705
    Abstract: The population of Dialister spp. bacteria in the gut microbiome is lower in people with various diseases. We have found that administration of vitamins/vitamin combinations such as: beta-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, a combination of Vitamin B2 and Vitamin C, Vitamin K, DHA, or EPA, when administered directly to the large intestine, so that it provides nourishment to the gut microbiome directly, can result in an increase of Dialister spp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Thanh-Van PHAM, Ateequr REHMAN, Nicole SEIFERT, Robert STEINERT, Wilbert SYBESMA
  • Publication number: 20230255930
    Abstract: The population of Coprococcus spp. bacteria in the gut microbiome is lower in people with various diseases. We have found that administration of vitamins / vitamin combinations such as : the combination of Vitamin B2 and C; Vitamin D3; beta-carotene, and Vitamin B5, when administered directly to the gut, so that it provides nourishment to the gut microbiome directly, can result in an increase of Coprococcus spp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Thanh-Van PHAM, Ateequr REHMAN, Nicole SEIFERT, Robert STEINERT, Wilbert SYBESMA
  • Publication number: 20230105336
    Abstract: This invention is directed to the use of a combination of antioxidants which are delivered to the gut microbiome. The antioxidants are riboflavin, beta-carotene, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. We have found that they deliver a degree of improvement to gut health comparable to known prebiotics, such as soluble fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Thanh-Van PHAM, Ateequr REHMAN, Robert STEINERT, Wilbert SYBESMA
  • Patent number: 11602503
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new delivery system for nutritional ingredients (nutraceuticals). These nutritional ingredients are useful for gut and metabolic health in monogastric animals, especially in humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.
    Inventors: Elger Funda, Odile Krainz, Robert Steinert
  • Publication number: 20220288103
    Abstract: Various benefits to intestinal health are made by delivery of an active agent to the colon of an animal, including a human. Active ingredients include of riboflavin, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, folic acid, ?-carotene, vitamin B1, niacin, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, biotin, vitamin B12, omega-3 fatty acids and combinations thereof. Benefits include increased concentration of at least one short-chain fatty acid its salt thereof in the intestine, increased microbiome diversity in the intestine, increased beneficial bacteria in the intestine, increased the butyrate synthesis pathway in the intestine, improved barrier function of the intestine, reduced redox potential of the gut, reduced amount of gas produced in the intestine; and stimulation of intestinal immune responses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Maaike Johanna BRUINS, Sophie FEHLBAUM, Thanh-Van PHAM, Kevin PRUDENCE, Robert STEINERT, Pietro CELI, Gilberto LITTA, Estefania PEREZ CALVO, Wilbert SYBESMA
  • Publication number: 20220226254
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new delivery system for fat-soluble vitamins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Elger FUNDA, Odile KRAINZ, Robert STEINERT