Patents by Inventor Ross Wolfenden

Ross Wolfenden 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).

  • Patent number: 11395479
    Abstract: Spore forming bacteria and Lactic Acid Bacteria for application in poultry hatcher cabinets to alter the bacterial bloom towards a more beneficial microbiota, positively affecting performance parameters such as mortality, body weight gain and feed conversion ratio throughout production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignees: Novozymes A/S, Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas
    Inventors: Ross Wolfenden, Jacob Lum, Billy Hargis, Lisa Bielke, Lucas Graham
  • Patent number: 10959447
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to probiotic compositions, formulations and methods for promoting digestion and improving nutrition in birds, and probiotic compositions and formulations for increasing enzyme production and improving parameters and indications in birds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
    Inventors: Billy Hargis, Guillermo Tellez, Juan David Latorre, Ross Wolfenden
  • Publication number: 20190075821
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and probiotic formulations of bacterial isolates, and methods for selecting bacterial isolates capable of reducing levels of Salmonella and/or Campylobacter in poultry. Methods for reduction of Salmonella and/or Campylobacter in poultry are also part of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Applicants: Novozymes A/S, The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas
    Inventors: Ross Wolfenden, Billy Hargis, Amanda Wolfenden
  • Publication number: 20190029230
    Abstract: Spore forming bacteria and Lactic Acid Bacteria for application in poultry hatcher cabinets to alter the bacterial bloom towards a more beneficial microbiota, positively affecting performance parameters such as mortality, body weight gain and feed conversion ratio throughout production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicants: Novozymes A/S, Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas
    Inventors: Ross Wolfenden, Jacob Lum, Billy Hargis, Lisa Bielke, Lucas Graham
  • Publication number: 20180206525
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to probiotic compositions, formulations and methods for promoting digestion and improving nutrition in birds, and probiotic compositions and formulations for increasing enzyme production and improving parameters and indications in birds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Applicant: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
    Inventors: Billy Hargis, Guillermo Tellez, Juan David Latorre, Ross Wolfenden
  • Patent number: 9393275
    Abstract: Methods for improving the health of agricultural poultry are provided. For example, methods including selecting specific bacteria to form a probiotic for the administration with coccidiosis vaccines for the reduction of adverse effects associated with the coccidiosis vaccines are disclosed. In accordance with various aspects of the present disclosure, a bacterial isolate, probiotic and or treatment may be obtained by novel screening methods resulting in products that are advantageously administered with or about the same time as a coccidiosis vaccine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Novozymes A/S
    Inventor: Ross Wolfenden
  • Publication number: 20150182564
    Abstract: Methods for improving the health of agricultural poultry are provided. For example, methods including selecting specific bacteria to form a probiotic for the administration with coccidiosis vaccines for the reduction of adverse effects associated with the coccidiosis vaccines are disclosed. In accordance with various aspects of the present disclosure, a bacterial isolate, probiotic and or treatment may be obtained by novel screening methods resulting in products that are advantageously administered with or about the same time as a coccidiosis vaccine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: Ross Wolfenden
  • Patent number: 9005601
    Abstract: Methods, compositions and bacterial isolates for improving the gastrointestinal health of animals and in particular of poultry are provided herein. The methods include administering an endospore-forming bacteria to an animal. The bacteria are selected for the ability to reduce the growth and presence of bacterial pathogens, such as Salmonella, Clostridium, and Campylobacter, in the gastrointestinal tract of the animal. The bacteria are also selected for the ability to improve at least one production parameter in the animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas
    Inventors: Billy Hargis, Ross Wolfenden, Neil R. Pumford, Marion Morgan, Anita Menconi, Guillermo Tellez, Amanda Wolfenden, Srichaitanya Shivaramaiah
  • Publication number: 20130136695
    Abstract: Methods, compositions and bacterial isolates for improving the gastrointestinal health of animals and in particular of poultry are provided herein. The methods include administering an endospore-forming bacteria to an animal. The bacteria are selected for the ability to reduce the growth and presence of bacterial pathogens, such as Salmonella, Clostridium, and Campylobacter, in the gastrointestinal tract of the animal. The bacteria are also selected for the ability to improve at least one production parameter in the animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
    Inventors: Billy Hargis, Ross Wolfenden, Guillermo Tellez, Amanda Wolfenden, Srichaitanya Shivaramalah, Neil R. Pumford, Marion Morgan, Anita Menconi