Patents by Inventor Steven S. Hannah

Steven S. Hannah 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).

  • Compositions and methods for small canines
    Patent number: 11806315
    Abstract: A pet food composition specifically formulated for a small dog can include a combination of specific amino acids and probiotics to maintain or increase absorption of amino acids. Methods of increasing absorption of amino acids are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A.
    Inventors: Rondo P Middleton, Gail Czarnecki-Maulden, Christina Petzinger Germain, Alison Beloshapka, James Kaput, Steven S Hannah
  • Compositions and methods that modulate phosphorus or enzymes in a companion animal
    Patent number: 11758928
    Abstract: A specific type of organ health marker 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 specific type of organ health marker or adjusting the diet of the animal to decrease the amount of a compound which positively or negatively modulates the specific type of organ health marker. The specific type of organ health marker can be one or more of phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase, aspartate aminotransferase, or gamma-glutamyltransferase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A.
    Inventors: Rondo P Middleton, Brian M Zanghi, Serge Andre Dominique Rezzi, Steven S Hannah
  • 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 that modulate vitamin D and bone mineral content in a companion animal
    Patent number: 11617737
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A.
    Inventors: Rondo P Middleton, Brian M Zanghi, Serge Andre Dominique Rezzi, Steven S Hannah
  • Compositions and methods that modulate white blood cells or neutrophils in a companion animal
    Patent number: 11291680
    Abstract: White blood cells and/or neutrophils 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 white blood cells and/or neutrophils or adjusting the diet of the animal to decrease the amount of a compound which positively or negatively modulates the white blood cells and/or neutrophils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A.
    Inventors: Rondo P Middleton, Brian M Zanghi, Serge Andre Dominique Rezzi, Steven S Hannah
  • Compositions and methods that modulate cholesterol in a companion animal
    Patent number: 11234454
    Abstract: Cholesterol, high-density lipoproteins, and low-density lipoproteins 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 cholesterol, high-density lipoproteins, or low-density lipoproteins or adjusting the diet of the animal to decrease the amount of a compound which positively or negatively modulates cholesterol, high-density lipoproteins, or low-density lipoproteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S.A.
    Inventors: Rondo P Middleton, Brian M Zanghi, Serge Andre Dominique Rezzi, Steven S Hannah
  • Compositions and methods that modulate bacteria in a companion animal
    Patent number: 11122821
    Abstract: A specific bacterium 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 specific type of bacterium or to decrease the amount of a compound which positively or negatively modulates the specific type of bacterium. The specific type of bacterium can be one or more of Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus, or Clostridium perfringens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: SOCIETE DES PRODUITS NESTLE S.A.
    Inventors: Rondo P Middleton, Brian M Zanghi, Serge Andre Rezzi, Steven S Hannah
  • Compositions and methods that modulate digestibility in a companion animal
    Patent number: 11109611
    Abstract: A specific type of digestibility 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 specific type of digestibility or adjusting the diet of the animal to decrease the amount of a compound which positively or negatively modulates the specific type of digestibility. The specific type of digestibility can be one or more of organic matter digestibility, dry matter digestibility, fiber digestibility, energy digestibility, fat digestibility, or protein digestibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: SOCIÉTÉ DES PRODUITS NESTLÉ S. A.
    Inventors: Rondo P Middleton, Brian M Zanghi, Serge Andre Dominique Rezzi, Steven S Hannah
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS THAT MODULATE BACTERIA IN A COMPANION ANIMAL
    Publication number: 20200221736
    Abstract: A specific bacterium 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 specific type of bacterium or to decrease the amount of a compound which positively or negatively modulates the specific type of bacterium. The specific type of bacterium can be one or more of Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus, or Clostridium perfringens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Rondo P. Middleton, Brian M. Zanghi, Serge Andre Rezzi, Steven S. Hannah
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS THAT MODULATE DIGESTIBILITY IN A COMPANION ANIMAL
    Publication number: 20200205443
    Abstract: A specific type of digestibility 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 specific type of digestibility or adjusting the diet of the animal to decrease the amount of a compound which positively or negatively modulates the specific type of digestibility. The specific type of digestibility can be one or more of organic matter digestibility, dry matter digestibility, fiber digestibility, energy digestibility, fat digestibility, or protein digestibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Rondo P. Middleton, Brian M. Zanghi, Serge Andre Dominique Rezzi, Steven S. Hannah
  • Compositions and methods that modulate digestibility in a companion animal
    Patent number: 10624370
    Abstract: A specific type of digestibility 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 specific type of digestibility or adjusting the diet of the animal to decrease the amount of a compound which positively or negatively modulates the specific type of digestibility. The specific type of digestibility can be one or more of organic matter digestibility, dry matter digestibility, fiber digestibility, energy digestibility, fat digestibility, or protein digestibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Societe des Produits Nestle S A
    Inventors: Rondo P Middleton, Brian M Zanghi, Serge Andre Dominique Rezzi, Steven S Hannah
  • Compositions and methods for small canines
    Patent number: 10405564
    Abstract: A pet food composition specifically formulated for a small dog can include a combination of specific antioxidants, amino acids, metabolism components, and bone health components to maintain health. Methods of maintaining health and modulating select health parameters are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Societe des Produits Westle S.A.
    Inventors: Rondo P Middleton, Christina Petzinger Germain, Alison Beloshapka, James Kaput, Steven S Hannah, Sebastien Lacroix, Marie Pier Scott-Boyer, Nikola Djordjevic
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS THAT MODULATE PHOSPHORUS OR ENZYMES IN A COMPANION ANIMAL
    Publication number: 20180168194
    Abstract: A specific type of organ health marker 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 specific type of organ health marker or adjusting the diet of the animal to decrease the amount of a compound which positively or negatively modulates the specific type of organ health marker. The specific type of organ health marker can be one or more of phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase, aspartate aminotransferase, or gamma-glutamyltransferase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Rondo P. Middleton, Brian M. Zanghi, Serge Andre Dominique Rezzi, Steven S. Hannah
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS THAT MODULATE WHITE BLOOD CELLS OR NEUTROPHILS IN A COMPANION ANIMAL
    Publication number: 20180169127
    Abstract: White blood cells and/or neutrophils 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 white blood cells and/or neutrophils or adjusting the diet of the animal to decrease the amount of a compound which positively or negatively modulates the white blood cells and/or neutrophils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Rondo P. Middleton, Brian M. Zanghi, Serge Andre Dominique Rezzi, Steven S. Hannah
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS THAT MODULATE VITAMIN D AND BONE MINERAL CONTENT IN A COMPANION ANIMAL
    Publication number: 20180169068
    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: December 12, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Rondo P. Middleton, Brian M. Zanghi, Serge Andre Dominique Rezzi, Steven S. Hannah
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS THAT MODULATE DIGESTIBILITY IN A COMPANION ANIMAL
    Publication number: 20180168197
    Abstract: A specific type of digestibility 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 specific type of digestibility or adjusting the diet of the animal to decrease the amount of a compound which positively or negatively modulates the specific type of digestibility. The specific type of digestibility can be one or more of organic matter digestibility, dry matter digestibility, fiber digestibility, energy digestibility, fat digestibility, or protein digestibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Rondo P Middleton, Brian M. Zanghi, Serge Andre Dominique Rezzi, Steven S. Hannah
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR SMALL CANINES
    Publication number: 20180169155
    Abstract: A pet food composition specifically formulated for a small dog can include a combination of specific amino acids and probiotics to maintain or increase absorption of amino acids. Methods of increasing absorption of amino acids are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Rondo P Middleton, Gail Czarnecki-Maulden, Christina Petzinger Germain, Alison Beloshapka, James Kaput, Steven S. Hannah
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR SMALL CANINES
    Publication number: 20180168193
    Abstract: A pet food composition specifically formulated for a small dog can include a combination of specific antioxidants, amino acids, metabolism components, and bone health components to maintain health. Methods of maintaining health and modulating select health parameters are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Rondo P Middleton, Christina Petzinger Germain, Alison Beloshapka, James Kaput, Steven S Hannah, Sebastien Lacroix, Marie Pier Scott-Boyer, Nikola Djordjevic
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS THAT MODULATE CHOLESTEROL IN A COMPANION ANIMAL
    Publication number: 20180168195
    Abstract: Cholesterol, high-density lipoproteins, and low-density lipoproteins 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 cholesterol, high-density lipoproteins, or low-density lipoproteins or adjusting the diet of the animal to decrease the amount of a compound which positively or negatively modulates cholesterol, high-density lipoproteins, or low-density lipoproteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Rondo P. Middleton, Brain M. Zanghi, Serge Andre Dominique Rezzi, Steven S. Hannah
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS THAT MODULATE BACTERIA IN A COMPANION ANIMAL
    Publication number: 20180168196
    Abstract: A specific bacterium 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 specific type of bacterium or to decrease the amount of a compound which positively or negatively modulates the specific type of bacterium. The specific type of bacterium can be one or more of Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus, or Clostridium perfringens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Rondo P. Middleton, Brian M. Zanghi, Serge Andre Dominique Rezzi, Steven S. Hannah