Patents by Inventor Sheri Simmons

Sheri Simmons 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: 12005085
    Abstract: A method to reduce the likelihood of a dysbiosis of the vaginal microbiome in an individual employing a probiotic method and composition for maintaining a healthy vaginal microbiome, with particular embodiments including a bacterial formulation of at least two live bacteria selected from the group consisting of L. reuteri, L johnsonii and L. crispatus, and at least one prebiotic having glycogen as a component thereof. The bacterial formulation is administered to an individual's vagina in an amount sufficient for the bacterial formulation to generate an amount of tryptophan metabolites sufficient to act as aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) agonists, thereby reducing inflammation in the individual's vagina. Certain embodiments include increasing the production of SCFAs in the individual's gut microbiome, while reducing the production of SCFAs in the individual's vagina and introducing ammonia oxidizing microorganisms to the individual's vagina.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Seed Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Sheri Simmons, Tye Jensen, Joseph E. Kovarik
  • Patent number: 11998479
    Abstract: A method and system to address the adverse effects on an individual's oral microbiome with the objective of restoring gingival health caused by exposure to sodium lauryl sulfate. Certain embodiments of the present invention facilitate the growth of desired bacteria in a human's mouth to reduce the likelihood of dental caries, halitosis, canker sores, and other oral diseases. Probiotic bacterial, bioactive flavonoid, xylitol and zinc compound compositions, provide effective prevention and treatment options, especially while precluding the use of sodium lauryl sulfate so as to reduce adverse consequences it has on gingival health.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Seed Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Sheri Simmons, Tye Jensen, Joseph E. Kovarik
  • Patent number: 11998574
    Abstract: Compositions, systems and methods of improving the health of the microbiome of an individual's skin relate to the provision of skin contacting formulations containing beneficial bacteria, postbiotics, metabolites and other microbe components to foster the growth and maintenance of a healthy skin microbiome. One embodiment includes a topical application of Lactobacillus crispatus to ameliorate skin barrier damage and inflammation using unique combinations of probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, and other skin-beneficial ingredients, effectively treating inflammatory skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and acne, through the production of tryptophan metabolites that act as AHR agonists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Seed Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Sheri Simmons, Tye Jensen, Raja Dhir, Joseph E. Kovarik
  • Publication number: 20240024378
    Abstract: Compositions, systems and methods of improving the health of the microbiome of an individual's skin relate to the provision of skin contacting formulations containing beneficial bacteria, postbiotics, metabolites and other microbe components to foster the growth and maintenance of a healthy skin microbiome. One embodiment includes a topical application of Lactobacillus crispatus to ameliorate skin barrier damage and inflammation using unique combinations of probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, and other skin-beneficial ingredients, effectively treating inflammatory skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and acne, through the production of tryptophan metabolites that act as AHR agonists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicant: Seed Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Sheri Simmons, Tye Jensen, Joseph E. Kovarik
  • Publication number: 20240024154
    Abstract: A method and system to address the adverse effects on an individual's oral microbiome with the objective of restoring gingival health caused by exposure to sodium lauryl sulfate. Certain embodiments of the present invention facilitate the growth of desired bacteria in a human's mouth to reduce the likelihood of dental caries, halitosis, canker sores, and other oral diseases. Probiotic bacterial, bioactive flavonoid, xylitol and zinc compound compositions, provide effective prevention and treatment options, especially while precluding the use of sodium lauryl sulfate so as to reduce adverse consequences it has on gingival health.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicant: SEED HEALTH, INC.
    Inventors: Sheri Simmons, Tye Jensen, Joseph E. Kovarik
  • Publication number: 20230390343
    Abstract: A method to reduce the likelihood of a dysbiosis of the vaginal microbiome in an individual employing a probiotic method and composition for maintaining a healthy vaginal microbiome, with particular embodiments including a bacterial formulation of at least two live bacteria selected from the group consisting of L. reuteri, L johnsonii and L. crispatus, and at least one prebiotic having glycogen as a component thereof. The bacterial formulation is administered to an individual's vagina in an amount sufficient for the bacterial formulation to generate an amount of tryptophan metabolites sufficient to act as aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) agonists, thereby reducing inflammation in the individual's vagina. Certain embodiments include increasing the production of SCFAs in the individual's gut microbiome, while reducing the production of SCFAs in the individual's vagina and introducing ammonia oxidizing microorganisms to the individual's vagina.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: Seed Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Sheri Simmons, Tye Jensen, Joseph E. Kovarik
  • Patent number: 11833177
    Abstract: Compositions, systems and methods of improving the health of the microbiome of an individual's skin relate to the provision of skin contacting formulations containing beneficial bacteria, postbiotics, metabolites and other microbe components to foster the growth and maintenance of a healthy skin microbiome. One embodiment includes a topical application of Lactobacillus Crispatus to ameliorate skin barrier damage and inflammation using unique combinations of probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, and other skin-beneficial ingredients, effectively treating inflammatory skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and acne, through the production of tryptophan metabolites that act as AHR agonists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Seed Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Sheri Simmons, Tye Jensen, Joseph E. Kovarik
  • Patent number: 11826388
    Abstract: Compositions, systems and methods of improving the health of the microbiome of an individual's skin relate to the provision of skin contacting formulations containing beneficial bacteria and other microbe components to foster the growth and maintenance of a healthy skin microbiome. A topical application of Lactobacillus crispatus is employed to ameliorate skin barrier damage and inflammation using unique combinations of probiotics, prebiotics, and other skin-beneficial ingredients, effectively treating inflammatory skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and acne. The topical application of Lactobacillus crispatus to an individual's skin reduces inflammation through the production of tryptophan metabolites that act as AHR agonists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Seed Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Sheri Simmons, Shanthi Parkar, Erin A. Miller, Joseph E. Kovarik
  • Publication number: 20230241129
    Abstract: Compositions, systems and methods of improving the health of the microbiome of an individual's skin relate to the provision of skin contacting formulations containing beneficial bacteria, postbiotics, metabolites and other microbe components to foster the growth and maintenance of a healthy skin microbiome. One embodiment includes a topical application of Lactobacillus Crispatus to ameliorate skin barrier damage and inflammation using unique combinations of probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, and other skin-beneficial ingredients, effectively treating inflammatory skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and acne, through the production of tryptophan metabolites that act as AHR agonists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2023
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicant: Seed Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Sheri Simmons, Tye Jensen, Joseph E. Kovarik
  • Publication number: 20230131201
    Abstract: Compositions, systems and methods of improving the health of the microbiome of an individual's skin relate to the provision of skin contacting formulations containing beneficial bacteria and other microbe components to foster the growth and maintenance of a healthy skin microbiome. A topical application of Lactobacillus crispatus is employed to ameliorate skin barrier damage and inflammation using unique combinations of probiotics, prebiotics, and other skin-beneficial ingredients, effectively treating inflammatory skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and acne. The topical application of Lactobacillus crispatus to an individual's skin reduces inflammation through the production of tryptophan metabolites that act as AHR agonists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: SEED HEALTH, INC.
    Inventors: Sheri Simmons, Shanthi Parkar, Erin A. Miller, Joseph E. Kovarik