Patents by Inventor Thomas G. Rehberger
Thomas G. Rehberger 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).
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Publication number: 20130045185Abstract: The disclosure relates to strains, compositions and methods for detoxifying a mycotoxin. In another embodiment, the disclosure relates to strains, compositions and methods for alleviating the gastrointestinal inflammatory response resulting from ingestion of mycotoxins. In one embodiment, the strains are Bacillus strains. In another embodiment, the strains are lactic acid bacteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: DUPONT NUTRITION BIOSCIENCES APSInventors: Mari Ellen Davis, Joshua Rehberger, Kimberly Novak, Thomas G. Rehberger
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Publication number: 20120315258Abstract: Bacillus strains that inhibit pathogenic swine E. coli and/or improve performance are provided. Inhibition of pathogenic swine E. coli decreases E. coli disease. At least one strain enhanced swine performance by improving average daily gain, feed efficiency, and feed intake. Preferred Bacillus strains are of species that are included on the GRAS, i.e., generally recognized as safe, list. Bacillus species are sporeformers and therefore are highly stable and can be fed to swine.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Inventors: Thomas G. Rehberger, Dorrie Sue Jordan-Parrott
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Publication number: 20120276058Abstract: Strains and compositions of bacterium of the genus Propionibacterium are provided that reduce methane production in a ruminant animal. Strains and compositions can be used as a feed supplement. Also provided are methods for reducing methane production in a ruminant animal comprising the step of administering to the ruminant animal an effective amount of at least one strain of bacterium of the genus Propionibacterium.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: DANISCO A/SInventors: Alexandra Helena Smith, Thomas G. Rehberger
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Publication number: 20120251666Abstract: Lactobacillus strains that have a genetic Profile I based on Apa I, Not I, and Xba I digests are provided. Preferably, the strains decrease level of at least one of coliforms and E. coli within the gastrointestinal tract of an animal. A direct-fed microbial that includes the strain is additionally provided. A method of feeding an animal the strain and a method of forming a direct fed microbial that includes the strain is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventors: Thomas G. Rehberger, Charles V. Maxwell
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Patent number: 8221742Abstract: Lactobacillus strains that have a genetic Profile I based on Apa I, Not I, and Xba I digests are provided. Preferably, the strains decrease level of at least one of coliforms and E. coli within the gastrointestinal tract of an animal. A direct-fed microbial that includes the strain is additionally provided. A method of feeding an animal the strain and a method of forming a direct fed microbial that includes the strain is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2008Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Agtech Products, Inc.Inventors: Thomas G. Rehberger, Charles V. Maxwell
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Publication number: 20120088010Abstract: An isolated microorganism comprising a Propionibacteria strain is described. When the microorganism is fed to a ruminant, protein and fat levels in milk produced by the ruminant are increased, while body condition and milk production levels are maintained. When fed to the ruminant, the microorganism also has positive effects on various metabolic hormones and metabolites, e.g, an increase in energy balance, plasma non-esterified fatty acids levels, and plasma leptin level. Supplementation with propionibacteria reduced dry matter intake but did not affect milk production in the cows. Therefore, the propionibacteria of the invention made the cows more energy efficient as cows produced the same amount of milk, yet consumed less dry matter.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITYInventors: Thomas G. Rehberger, John P. O'Neill
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Publication number: 20120063950Abstract: A composition is provided that includes Bacillus subtilis 2084 (NRRL B-50013) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the Bacillus subtilis 2084 (NRRL B-50013), B. subtilis 27 (NRRL B-50105) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the B. subtilis 27 (NRRL B-50105), and B. licheniformis 21 (NRRL B-50134) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the B. licheniformis 21 (NRRL B-50134). Animal bedding that includes the Bacillus strains is also provided, as well as a method of making the animal bedding. Also provided are methods of controlling odors from animal waste. A method of making a composition including the Bacillus strains is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: DANISCO A/SInventors: Marianne Cain Bellot, Keith J. Mertz, Thomas G. Rehberger
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Patent number: 8025874Abstract: A composition is provided that includes Bacillus subtilis 2084 (NRRL B-50013) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the Bacillus subtilis 2084 (NRRL B-50013), B. subtilis 27 (NRRL B-50105) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the B. subtilis 27 (NRRL B-50105), and B. licheniformis 21 (NRRL B-50134) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the B. licheniformis 21 (NRRL B-50134). Animal bedding that includes the Bacillus strains is also provided, as well as a method of making the animal bedding. Also provided are methods of controlling odors from animal waste. A method of making a composition including the Bacillus strains is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2009Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Danisco A/SInventors: Marianne Cain Bellot, Keith J. Mertz, Thomas G. Rehberger
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Patent number: 8021655Abstract: An isolated microorganism comprising a Propionibacteria strain is described. When the microorganism is fed to a ruminant, protein and fat levels in milk produced by the ruminant are increased, while body condition and milk production levels are maintained. When fed to the ruminant, the microorganism also has positive effects on various metabolic hormones and metabolites, e.g, an increase in energy balance, plasma non-esterified fatty acids levels, and plasma leptin level. Supplementation with propionibacteria reduced dry matter intake but did not affect milk production in the cows. Therefore, the propionibacteria of the invention made the cows more energy efficient as cows produced the same amount of milk, yet consumed less dry matter.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2008Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Board of Regents for Oklahoma State UniversityInventors: Thomas G. Rehberger, John P. O'Neill
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Publication number: 20100209406Abstract: Bacillus strains that inhibit pathogenic swine E. coli and/or improve performance are provided. Inhibition of pathogenic swine E. coli decreases E. coli disease. At least one strain enhanced swine performance by improving average daily gain, feed efficiency, and feed intake. Preferred Bacillus strains are of species that are included on the GRAS list. Bacillus species are sporeformers and therefore are highly stable and can be fed to swine.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2009Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventors: Thomas G. Rehberger, Dorrie Sue Jordan-Parrott
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Publication number: 20100172873Abstract: Described are strains including Enterococcus faecium strain 8G-1 (NRRL B-50173), Enterococcus faecium strain 8G-73 (NRRL B-50172), Bacillus pumilus strain 8G-134 (NRRL B-50174) and strains having all of the identifying characteristics of each of these strains. One or more of the strains can be used to treat or prevent acidosis. They can also be used to improve other measures of ruminant health and/or performance. Methods of using the strains, alone and in combination, are described. Methods of making the strains are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2009Publication date: July 8, 2010Applicants: DANISCO A/S, LALLEMAND, INC.Inventors: Keith J. Mertz, Thomas G. Rehberger
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Patent number: 7618640Abstract: Bacillus strains that inhibit pathogenic swine E. coli and/or improve performance are provided. Inhibition of pathogenic swine E. coli decreases E. coli disease. At least one strain enhanced swine performance by improving average daily gain, feed efficiency, and feed intake. Preferred Bacillus strains are of species that are included on the GRAS list. Bacillus species are sporeformers and therefore are highly stable and can be fed to swine.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2005Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: Agtech Products, Inc.Inventors: Thomas G. Rehberger, Dorrie Sue Jordan-Parrott
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Publication number: 20090275109Abstract: A composition is provided that includes Bacillus subtilis 2084 (NRRL B-50013) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the Bacillus subtilis 2084 (NRRL B-50013), B. subtilis 27 (NRRL B-50105) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the B. subtilis 27 (NRRL B-50105), and B. licheniformis 21 (NRRL B-50134) or a strain having all of the identifying characteristics of the B. licheniformis 21 (NRRL B-50134). Animal bedding that includes the Bacillus strains is also provided, as well as a method of making the animal bedding. Also provided are methods of controlling odors from animal waste. A method of making a composition including the Bacillus strains is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2009Publication date: November 5, 2009Inventors: Marianne Cain Bellot, Keith J. Mertz, Thomas G. Rehberger
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Publication number: 20090136622Abstract: An isolated microorganism comprising a Propionibacteria strain is described. When the microorganism is fed to a ruminant, protein and fat levels in milk produced by the ruminant are increased, while body condition and milk production levels are maintained. When fed to the ruminant, the microorganism also has positive effects on various metabolic hormones and metabolites, e.g, an increase in energy balance, plasma non-esterified fatty acids levels, and plasma leptin level. Supplementation with propionibacteria reduced dry matter intake but did not affect milk production in the cows. Therefore, the propionibacteria of the invention made the cows more energy efficient as cows produced the same amount of milk, yet consumed less dry matter.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2008Publication date: May 28, 2009Applicant: THE BOARD OF REGENTS FOR OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITYInventors: Thomas G. Rehberger, John P. O'Neill
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Patent number: 7470531Abstract: An isolated microorganism comprising a Propionibacteria strain. When the microorganism is fed to a ruminant, protein and fat levels in milk produced by the ruminant are increased, while body condition and milk production levels are maintained. When fed to the ruminant, the microorganism also has positive effects on various metabolic hormones and metabolites, e.g, an increase in energy balance, plasma non-esterified fatty acids levels, and plasma leptin level. Supplementation with propionibacteria reduced dry matter intake but did not affect milk production in the cows. Therefore, the propionibacteria of the invention made the cows more energy efficient as cows produced the same amount of milk, yet consumed less dry matter.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2004Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: The Board of Regents for Oklahoma State UniversityInventors: Thomas G. Rehberger, John P. O'Neill
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Publication number: 20080171102Abstract: Lactobacillus strains that have a genetic Profile I based on Apa I, Not I, and Xba I digests are provided. Preferably, the strains decrease level of at least one of coliforms and E. coli within the gastrointestinal tract of an animal. A direct-fed microbial that includes the strain is additionally provided. A method of feeding an animal the strain and a method of forming a direct fed microbial that includes the strain is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2008Publication date: July 17, 2008Applicant: AGTECH PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Thomas G. Rehberger, Charles V. Maxwell
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Patent number: 7384628Abstract: A composition comprising lactic acid bacteria that are selected from at least one of Lactococcus lactis, Lactobacillus lactis, and Lactobacillus brevis. The composition is suitable for administration to animals. Upon administration to an animal, the composition provides at least one of the following (a) improves performance in the animal and (b) reduces scours in animals. Also provided is a method of treating an animal in which the composition is administered to the animal. A method of forming a direct-fed microbial is also provided. A culture including the lactic acid bacteria is grown in a liquid nutrient broth. The lactic acid bacteria are separated from the liquid nutrient broth. The lactic acid bacteria can be freeze dried.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2004Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignees: Agtech Products, Inc., Merrick's, Inc.Inventors: Thomas G. Rehberger, Elizabeth A. Galbraith
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Patent number: 7354757Abstract: Lactobacillus strains that have a genetic Profile I based on Apa I, Not I, and Xba I digests are provided. Preferably, the strains decrease level of at least one of coliforms and E. coli within the gastrointestinal tract of an animal. A direct-fed microbial that includes the strain is additionally provided. A method of feeding an animal the strain and a method of forming a direct fed microbial that includes the strain is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2003Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Agtech Products, Inc.Inventors: Thomas G. Rehberger, Charles V. Maxwell
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Patent number: 6951643Abstract: An isolated microorganism comprising a Propionibacteria strain. When the microorganism is fed to a ruminant, protein and fat levels in milk produced by the ruminant are increased, while body condition and milk production levels are maintained. When fed to the ruminant, the microorganism also has positive effects on various metabolic hormones and metabolites, e.g, an increase in energy balance, plasma non-esterified fatty acids levels, and plasma leptin level. Supplementation with propionibacteria reduced dry matter intake but did not affect milk production in the cows. Therefore, the propionibacteria of the invention made the cows more energy efficient as cows produced the same amount of milk, yet consumed less dry matter.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2001Date of Patent: October 4, 2005Assignee: Oklahoma State UniversityInventors: Thomas G. Rehberger, John P. O'Neill
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Publication number: 20040126872Abstract: Lactobacillus strains that have a genetic Profile I based on Apa I, Not I, and Xba I digests are provided. Preferably, the strains decrease level of at least one of coliforms and E. coli within the gastrointestinal tract of an animal. A direct-fed microbial that includes the strain is additionally provided. A method of feeding an animal the strain and a method of forming a direct fed microbial that includes the strain is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2003Publication date: July 1, 2004Inventors: Thomas G. Rehberger, Charles V. Maxwell