Patents by Inventor Steven S. Dritz

Steven S. Dritz 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: 20240066093
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting the spread of African swine fever virus and/or classical swine fever virus in animal feed, feed ingredients, and pet food are provided. The methods utilize generally safe chemical mitigants, such as medium chain fatty acids. The chemical mitigants are effective when introduced to the feed or feed ingredients at inclusion rates much lower than previous methods for inhibiting other microbes. The methods are particularly suitable for use in post-processing treatment of animal feed, feed ingredients, or pet food that will be transported and stored for multiple days or weeks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Megan C. Niederwerder, Raymond R.R. Rowland, Cassandra Jones, Steven S. Dritz, Jason C. Woodworth
  • Patent number: 11896035
    Abstract: Methods of preventing or decreasing PEDv and/or Salmonella bacteria in animal feed, feed ingredients, and pet food are provided. The methods utilize generally safe chemical mitigants, such as medium chain fatty acids, essential oils, and sodium bisulfate. The chemical mitigants are introduced to the feed or feed ingredients at inclusion rates selected so as to prevent or decrease PEDv and/or Salmonella bacteria in the animal feed, feed ingredients, or pet rood. The methods are particularly suitable for use in post-processing treatment of animal feed, feed ingredients, or pet food that will be transported and stored for multiple days or weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Kansas State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Cassandra K Jones, Roger A. Cochrane, Jason C Woodworth, Steven S. Dritz
  • Publication number: 20210100265
    Abstract: Methods of preventing or decreasing PEDv and/or Salmonella bacteria in animal feed, feed ingredients, and pet food are provided. The methods utilize generally safe chemical mitigants, such as medium chain fatty acids, essential oils, and sodium bisulfate. The chemical mitigants are introduced to the feed or feed ingredients at inclusion rates selected so as to prevent or decrease PEDv and/or Salmonella bacteria in the animal feed, feed ingredients, or pet rood. The methods are particularly suitable for use in post-processing treatment of animal feed, feed ingredients, or pet food that will be transported and stored for multiple days or weeks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Cassandra K. Jones, Roger A. Cochrane, Jason C. Woodworth, Steven S. Dritz
  • Publication number: 20210046144
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting the spread of African swine fever virus and/or classical swine fever virus in animal feed, feed ingredients, and pet food are provided. The methods utilize generally safe chemical mitigants, such as medium chain fatty acids. The chemical mitigants are effective when introduced to the feed or feed ingredients at inclusion rates much lower than previous methods for inhibiting other microbes. The methods are particularly suitable for use in post-processing treatment of animal feed, feed ingredients, or pet food that will be transported and stored for multiple days or weeks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Megan C. Niederwerder, Raymond R.R. Rowland, Cassandra Jones, Steven S. Dritz, Jason C. Woodworth
  • Patent number: 10918118
    Abstract: Methods of preventing or decreasing PEDv and/or Salmonella bacteria in animal feed, feed ingredients, and pet food are provided. The methods utilize generally safe chemical mitigants, such as medium chain fatty acids, essential oils, and sodium bisulfate. The chemical mitigants are introduced to the feed or feed ingredients at inclusion rates selected so as to prevent or decrease PEDv and/or Salmonella bacteria in the animal feed, feed ingredients, or pet food. The methods are particularly suitable for use in post-processing treatment of animal feed, feed ingredients, or pet food that will be transported and stored for multiple days or weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Cassandra K. Jones, Roger A. Cochrane, Jason C. Woodworth, Steven S. Dritz
  • Publication number: 20200367530
    Abstract: Methods of preventing or decreasing PEDv and/or Salmonella bacteria in animal feed, feed ingredients, and pet food are provided. The methods utilize generally safe chemical mitigants, such as medium chain fatty acids, essential oils, and sodium bisulfate. The chemical mitigants are introduced to the feed or feed ingredients at inclusion rates selected so as to prevent or decrease PEDv and/or Salmonella bacteria in the animal feed, feed ingredients, or pet food. The methods are particularly suitable for use in post-processing treatment of animal feed, feed ingredients, or pet food that will be transported and stored for multiple days or weeks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Cassandra K. Jones, Roger A. Cochrane, Jason C. Woodworth, Steven S. Dritz
  • Patent number: 10772343
    Abstract: Methods of preventing or decreasing PEDv and/or Salmonella bacteria in animal feed, feed ingredients, and pet food are provided. The methods utilize generally safe chemical mitigants, such as medium chain fatty acids, essential oils, and sodium bisulfate. The chemical mitigants are introduced to the feed or feed ingredients at inclusion rates selected so as to prevent or decrease PEDv and/or Salmonella bacteria in the animal feed, feed ingredients, or pet food. The methods are particularly suitable for use in post-processing treatment of animal feed, feed ingredients, or pet food that will be transported and stored for multiple days or weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Cassandra K. Jones, Roger A. Cochrane, Jason C. Woodworth, Steven S. Dritz
  • Publication number: 20170354167
    Abstract: Methods of preventing or decreasing PEDv and/or Salmonella bacteria in animal feed, feed ingredients, and pet food are provided. The methods utilize generally safe chemical mitigants, such as medium chain fatty acids, essential oils, and sodium bisulfate. The chemical mitigants are introduced to the feed or feed ingredients at inclusion rates selected so as to prevent or decrease PEDv and/or Salmonella bacteria in the animal feed, feed ingredients, or pet food. The methods are particularly suitable for use in post-processing treatment of animal feed, feed ingredients, or pet food that will be transported and stored for multiple days or weeks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Cassandra K. Jones, Roger A. Cochrane, Jason C. Woodworth, Steven S. Dritz