Patents by Inventor Rondo Middleton

Rondo Middleton 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
    Publication number: 20240153585
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of determining the contribution of a dog breed to a test dog genome, comprising: a) providing a DNA methylation profile from a sample obtained from the test dog; and b) determining the contribution of a dog breed to the test dog genome by comparing at least part of the DNA methylation profile of the test dog to reference DNA methylation profiles from different dog breeds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicant: Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.
    Inventors: Rondo Middleton, James HOLZWARTH, Lorane TEXARI, Alix ZOLLINGER
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS THAT MODULATE VITAMIN D AND BONE MINERAL CONTENT IN A COMPANION ANIMAL
    Publication number: 20230210815
    Abstract: Bone mineral content, 25(OH) vitamin D3, or 1,25(OH)2 vitamin D3 in a companion animal can be improved by adjusting the diet of the animal to increase the amount of a compound which positively or negatively modulates the bone mineral content, 25(OH) vitamin D3, or 1,25(OH)2 vitamin D3 or adjusting the diet of the animal to decrease the amount of a compound which positively or negatively modulates the bone mineral content, 25(OH) vitamin D3, or 1,25(OH)2 vitamin D3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Rondo Middleton, Brian M. Zanghi, Senge Andre Dominique Rezzi, Steven S. Hannah
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING HEALTH BENEFITS IN AN ANIMAL
    Publication number: 20220062344
    Abstract: A method of enhancing vaccine efficacy, treating or preventing an allergy, or treating or preventing an autoimmune disease in an animal can comprise administering to the animal a composition comprising colostrum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Ping Yu, Yuanlong Pan, Rondo Middleton, Janet JACKSON
  • GENE EXPRESSION PROFILES ASSOCIATED WITH LEAN PHENOTYPE AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20110183870
    Abstract: Gene expression profiles associated with improved or maintained lean body mass or reduced body fat are disclosed. The gene expression profiles were determined in adipose, liver, and muscle tissue of animals subjected to lean-promoting regimens such as consumption of a high protein diet, ingestion of conjugated linolenic acid, and/or increased exercise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Yuanlong Pan, Steven Hannah, Rondo Middleton
  • Genes Associated With Canine Osteoarthritis and Related Methods and Compositions
    Publication number: 20070298416
    Abstract: Described herein is a combination containing polynucleotide molecules that are differentially expressed in osteoarthritis. Also described are methods that may be used for diagnosis and prognosis of osteoarthritis, as well as methods that may be used to screen test substances for effectiveness in treatment modalities for osteoarthritis. Also described are devices and kits that may be used with the described methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2005
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Rondo Middleton, Steven Hannah
  • Nutritional system and methods for increasing longevity
    Publication number: 20070231371
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are dietary formulations and methods to mimic the physiological, biochemical and gene expression effects of calorie restriction without altering dietary intake. The formulations include combinations of nutrients that have various intended functions in the body, falling into three or more of the following activities; (1) antioxidant activity; (2) inhibition of glycation damage; (3) reduction of body weight and fat; and (4) promotion of high insulin sensitivity and low blood insulin/glucose; and (5) anti-inflammatory activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Yuanlong Pan, Rondo Middleton, Steven Hannah