Patents by Inventor Rudi Moerck

Rudi Moerck 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: 8652544
    Abstract: A composition of matter is disclosed and formed from a stable, defatted whole grain flour derived from Salvia hispanica L. whole ground seed using a suitable solvent that is free of cyanogenic glycosides, vitamin antagonists, and gluten. The composition includes minerals, about 30% wt/wt protein, about 30-40% insoluble fiber and about 2-3% of fructo-oligosaccarides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: U.S. Nutraceuticals, LLC
    Inventors: John A. Minatelli, W. Stephen Hill, Rudi Moerck, Uy Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20090181127
    Abstract: A composition of matter is disclosed and formed from a stable, defatted whole grain flour derived from Salvia hispanica L. whole ground seed using a suitable solvent that is free of cyanogenic glycosides, vitamin antagonists, and gluten. The composition includes minerals, about 30% wt/wt protein, about 30-40% insoluble fiber and about 2-3% of fructo-oligosaccarides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2009
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: U.S. Nutraceuticals, LLC d/b/a Valensa International
    Inventors: John A. Minatelli, W. Stephen Hill, Rudi Moerck, Uy Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20090181114
    Abstract: A beverage is disclosed that is effective for enhancing gastrointestinal regularity and heart health. It is formed by a liquid comprising fruit derived juices, water or naturally or artificially flavored water. A composition of matter is mixed within the liquid in a shelf stable pasteurized beverage form and formed from sterilized whole seed extracted from Salvia hispanica L. The resulting beverage exhibits a pH dependent viscosity requiring no additional thickening agents and suitable as a beverage for human consumption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2009
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: U.S. Nutraceuticals, LLC d/b/a Valensa International
    Inventors: John A. MINATELLI, W. Stephen Hill, Rudi Moerck, Uy Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20060210634
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions for controlled drug delivery, dosage forms, and processes for producing dosage forms. In a composition aspect of the present invention, a composition including a drug and a ceramic structure is provided. The ceramic structure has either a hollow portion wherein the drug is included in the hollow portion or is a collection of smaller particles bound together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Inventors: Rudi Moerck, Bruce Sabacky
  • Publication number: 20060165787
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions for controlled drug delivery, dosage forms, and processes for producing dosage forms. In a composition aspect of the present invention, a composition including a drug and a ceramic structure is provided. The ceramic structure has either a hollow portion wherein the drug is included in the hollow portion or is a collection of smaller particles bound together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2005
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Inventors: Rudi Moerck, Bruce Sabacky, Jan Prochazka
  • Publication number: 20060134225
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to compositions and formulations that can be used for the treatment of diseases such as End Stage Renal Disease (“ESRD”) and Chronic Renal Insufficiency (“CRI”). Specifically, it is directed to lanthanum-based compounds that bind phosphate and that can be formulated to provide for a reduced pill burden relative to other phosphate binders. In a formulation aspect of the present invention, a formulation is provided the includes a lanthanum-based, phosphate binder. The formulation is typically characterized in that in may be swallowed without chewing. Formulations of the present invention, along with a lanthanum-based compound, may optionally include the following: mass diluting agents; binders; coatings; compression/encapsulation aids; disintegrants; lubricants; plasticizers; slip/anti-electrostatic agents; powder lubricants; and, sweeteners. Where the formulation is in the form of a tablet, it typically has a volume between 0.3 cm3 and 1.2 cm3, preferably between 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventors: Rudi Moerck, Alan Gotcher
  • Publication number: 20060127486
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions that provide drug delivery while resisting methods of diversion. The compositions are combinations of the drug and a ceramic structure. Any suitable drug may be used, but the drug is typically an opioid agonist. The ceramic structures arc usually metal oxides, and are oftentimes roughly spherical in shape with a hollow center.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2005
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Rudi Moerck, Bruce Sabacky, Timothy Spitler, Jan Prochazka, Douglas Ellsworth
  • Publication number: 20060083791
    Abstract: Rare earth metal compounds, particularly lanthanum, cerium, and yttrium, are formed as porous particles and are effective in binding metals, metal ions, and phosphate. A method of making the particles and a method of using the particles is disclosed. The particles may be used in the gastrointestinal tract or the bloodstream to remove phosphate or to treat hyperphosphatemia in mammals. The particles may also be used to remove metals from fluids such as water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2005
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Inventors: Rudi Moerck, Timothy Spitler, Edward Schauer, Jan Prochazka
  • Publication number: 20060003018
    Abstract: Rare earth metal compounds, particularly lanthanum, cerium, and yttrium, are formed as porous particles and are effective in binding metals, metal ions, and phosphate. A method of making the particles and a method of using the particles is disclosed. The particles may be used in the gastrointestinal tract or the bloodstream to remove phosphate or to treat hyperphosphatemia in mammals. The particles may also be used to remove metals from fluids such as water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2005
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Inventors: Rudi Moerck, Timothy Spitler, Edward Schauer, Jan Prochazka
  • Publication number: 20060002837
    Abstract: Rare earth metal compounds, particularly lanthanum, cerium, and yttrium, are formed as porous particles and are effective in binding metals, metal ions, and phosphate. A method of making the particles and a method of using the particles is disclosed. The particles may be used in the gastrointestinal tract or the bloodstream to remove phosphate or to treat hyperphosphatemia in mammals. The particles may also be used to remove metals from fluids such as water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2005
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Inventors: Rudi Moerck, Timothy Spitler, Edward Schauer, Jan Prochazka
  • Publication number: 20050247628
    Abstract: Rare earth metal compounds, particularly lanthanum, cerium, and yttrium, are formed as porous particles and are effective in binding metals, metal ions, and phosphate. A method of making the particles and a method of using the particles is disclosed. The particles may be used in the gastrointestinal tract or the bloodstream to remove phosphate or to treat hyperphosphatemia in mammals. The particles may also be used to remove metals from fluids such as water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Rudi Moerck, Timothy Spitler, Edward Schauer, Jan Prochazka
  • Patent number: 6335374
    Abstract: A penetrating concentrate containing a biocidal amount of a biocide uses a penetrating carrier vehicle containing an emulsifiable copolymer of a cyclic diene and a polymerizable, unsaturated glyceride. For biocides, such as iodopropargyl carbamate, which otherwise requires use of significant amounts of co-solvent to disperse, is directly soluble in the copolymer thereby eliminating or at least substantially reducing the need for co-solvents to assure stability of the biocide in the formulation. The concentrate also exhibits a low level of volatile organics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Assignee: Troy Technology Corporation, Inc.
    Inventors: Eeva-Liisa Kuusisto, Timothy Savage, Peter Schaeufele, Rudi Moerck
  • Patent number: 4965086
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for treating a lignocellulosic substrate in order to imrpove its nutritive value wherein a plant substrate is treated with a sufficient amount of an alkaline material and hydrogen peroxide, or a compound capable of generating hydrogen peroxide, for a sufficient period of time and the reaction mass is extruded to produce a product having increased nutrient availability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1990
    Assignee: Degussa Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Oswald Helmling, G. Arnold, H. Rzehak, George C. Fahey, Jr., Larry L. Berger, Neal R. Merchen, John Medina, Rudi Moerck
  • Patent number: 4772749
    Abstract: The reaction mixture obtained in the enzymatic reaction of fumaric acid to form L-malic acid contains the L-malic acid and unreacted fumaric acid as their salts. To recover pure solutions of L-malic acid the reaction mixture is treated at 50.degree. to 150.degree. C. with cation exchangers. The eluate after concentration to 30 to 80 weight % content of L-malic acid is filtered. The pure L-malic acid is recovered by evaporating the solutions, in a given case after treatment with activated carbon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1983
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1988
    Assignee: Degussa Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Michael Karrenbauer, Axel Kleemann, Wolfgang Leuchtenberger, Rudi Moerck