Patents by Inventor Terri Butler

Terri Butler 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).

  • Delivery system for biological component
    Patent number: 8007777
    Abstract: The invention relates to a controlled release formulation for a probiotic. The formulation contains a hydrophilic agent, an electrolytic agent and a polysaccharide and is in the form of a monolithic tablet for oral delivery to the intestinal system. The probiotic can be lactic acid bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Nutraceutix, Inc.
    Inventors: Tanya Borek, Terri Butler, Catherine Federici, Michael P. Hite, Christopher London, Stephen J. Turner
  • Delivery system for biological component
    Publication number: 20030096002
    Abstract: A controlled release delivery system composition and method for oral administration of a biological component is disclosed. Preferably, a bacterium is delivered, and more preferably the bacterium is probiotic in nature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Inventors: Tanya Borek, Terri Butler, Catherine Federici, Michael P. Hite, Christopher London, Stephen J. Turner
  • Use of ribose to prevent cramping and soreness in muscles
    Patent number: 6159943
    Abstract: Ribose administered before exercise reduces or prevents exercise-induced muscle cramping and soreness. Ribose taken both before and immediately after exercise further reduces or prevents exercise-induced muscle cramping and soreness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Bioenergy, Inc.
    Inventors: Terri Butler, John St. Cyr