Patents by Inventor Thomas Rehberger
Thomas 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: 20240114876Abstract: Bacillus strain compositions and methods for reducing growth of one or more mastitis-causing organisms and/or reducing a symptom, sign, or occurrence of mastitis in animals are provided. The Bacillus strain composition can comprise a bacterial cell, a spore, a forespore, and/or a combination of cells, spores, and/or forespores of Bacillus subtilis 839, Bacillus subtilis 4976, and/or an active variant thereof. Compositions and methods provided herein can be applied to beddings of animals, such as dairy cows, and can reduce symptoms, signs, and/or occurrences of mastitis (e.g., environmental mastitis) in the animals and/or reduce somatic cell count in the milk produced by the animals. Beddings for animals comprising the Bacillus strain compositions provided herein in an effective amount to reduce growth of one or more mastitis-causing organisms are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Thomas Rehberger, Alexandra Smith, Jesse Thompson
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Patent number: 11933266Abstract: Thus there is provided a method of installing rotor blades of a wind turbine to a rotor hub of the wind turbine. The wind turbine has a tower having a tower longitudinal axis. The rotor hub has a first, a second and a third rotor blade connection. The rotor hub is rotated until the first rotor blade connection is at an angle of 90° or 270° with respect to the tower longitudinal axis. The first rotor blade is lifted substantially horizontally and fixed to the rotor blade connection. The rotor hub is rotated so that the second rotor blade connection is at an angle of 90° or 270° with respect to the tower longitudinal axis. The second rotor blade is lifted substantially horizontally and fixed to the second rotor blade connection. The rotor hub is further rotated until the third rotor blade connection is at an angle of 60° or 300° with respect to the tower longitudinal axis. The third rotor blade is lifted at an angle of ?=30° with respect to a horizontal and fixed to the third rotor blade connection.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2020Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Wobben Properties GmbHInventors: Florian Rubner, Klaas Schumann, Felix Fettback, Wolfgang Meyer-Stöver, Frank Knoop, Klaus Bünting, Frank Zimmermann, Martin Hüller, Thomas Rehberger
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Patent number: 11607434Abstract: Bacillus strains, compositions and methods are disclosed for reducing growth of microorganisms in a feed. Bacillus strains, compositions and methods are disclosed for providing beneficial effects to animals, including but not limited to increasing performance of the animal.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Thomas Rehberger, John O'Neill, Alexandra Smith, Mari Ellen Davis, Jesse Thompson, Jennifer Schissel
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Patent number: 11517595Abstract: Disclosed are methods of administering one or more Bacillus strains to poultry. The Bacillus strains improve bacterial homeostasis in the gastrointestinal tract by inhibiting bacterial pathogens such as E. coli and Clostridium. Administering the Bacillus strains also improves performance such as weight gain and feed conversion. Useful combinations of Bacillus strains and methods of using one or more Bacillus strains are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2018Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Thomas Rehberger, Evan Hutchison, Alexandra Smith, Joshua Rehberger
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Publication number: 20220145859Abstract: Thus there is provided a method of installing rotor blades of a wind turbine to a rotor hub of the wind turbine. The wind turbine has a tower having a tower longitudinal axis. The rotor hub has a first, a second and a third rotor blade connection. The rotor hub is rotated until the first rotor blade connection is at an angle of 90° or 270° with respect to the tower longitudinal axis. The first rotor blade is lifted substantially horizontally and fixed to the rotor blade connection. The rotor hub is rotated so that the second rotor blade connection is at an angle of 90° or 270° with respect to the tower longitudinal axis. The second rotor blade is lifted substantially horizontally and fixed to the second rotor blade connection. The rotor hub is further rotated until the third rotor blade connection is at an angle of 60° or 300° with respect to the tower longitudinal axis. The third rotor blade is lifted at an angle of ?=30° with respect to a horizontal and fixed to the third rotor blade connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2020Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Florian RUBNER, Klaas SCHUMANN, Felix FETTBACK, Wolfgang MEYER-STÖVER, Frank KNOOP, Klaus BÜNTING, Frank ZIMMERMANN, Martin HÜLLER, Thomas REHBERGER
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Patent number: 11298383Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to a microbial treatment for poultry. More particularly, the disclosure relates to a direct fed microbial composition including one or more lactic acid bacteria strains in combination with one or more Bacillus bacteria strains configured to inhibit gastrointestinal pathogens in a bird. A method of use is also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2017Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Thomas Rehberger, Evan Hutchison, Alexandra Smith
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Publication number: 20210077545Abstract: Bacillus strains, compositions and methods are disclosed for reducing growth of microorganisms in a feed. Bacillus strains, compositions and methods are disclosed for providing beneficial effects to animals, including but not limited to increasing performance of the animal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Thomas Rehberger, John O'Neill, Alexandra Smith, Mari Ellen Davis, Jesse Thompson, Jennifer Schissel
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Patent number: 10835561Abstract: Bacillus strains, compositions and methods are disclosed for reducing growth of microorganisms in a feed. Bacillus strains, compositions and methods are disclosed for providing beneficial effects to animals, including but not limited to increasing performance of the animal.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2017Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Thomas Rehberger, John O'Neill, Alexandra Smith, Mari Ellen Davis, Jesse Thompson, Jennifer Schissel
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Publication number: 20190231828Abstract: Disclosed are methods of administering one or more Bacillus strains to poultry. The Bacillus strains improve bacterial homeostasis in the gastrointestinal tract by inhibiting bacterial pathogens such as E. coli and Clostridium. Administering the Bacillus strains also improves performance such as weight gain and feed conversion. Useful combinations of Bacillus strains and methods of using one or more Bacillus strains are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2018Publication date: August 1, 2019Applicant: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Thomas Rehberger, Evan Hutchison, Alexandra Smith, Joshua Rehberger
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Patent number: 10201574Abstract: Disclosed are methods of administering one or more Bacillus strains to poultry. The Bacillus strains improve bacterial homeostasis in the gastrointestinal tract by inhibiting bacterial pathogens such as E. coli and Clostridium. Administering the Bacillus strains also improves performance such as weight gain and feed conversion. Useful combinations of Bacillus strains and methods of using one or more Bacillus strains are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2016Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Thomas Rehberger, Evan Hutchison, Alexandra Smith, Joshua Rehberger
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Publication number: 20170340682Abstract: Bacillus strains, compositions and methods are disclosed for reducing growth of microorganisms in a feed. Bacillus strains, compositions and methods are disclosed for providing beneficial effects to animals, including but not limited to increasing performance of the animal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Thomas Rehberger, John O'Neill, Alexandra Smith, Mari Ellen Davis, Jesse Thompson, Jennifer Schissel
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Publication number: 20170333496Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to a microbial treatment for poultry. More particularly, the disclosure relates to a direct fed microbial composition including one or more lactic acid bacteria strains in combination with one or more Bacillus bacteria strains configured to inhibit gastrointestinal pathogens in a bird. A method of use is also disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Thomas Rehberger, Evan Hutchison, Alexandra Smith
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Publication number: 20130295067Abstract: An isolated Bacillus strain LSSAO1 is provided. When fed to a bird, this and other Bacillus strains described herein provide benefits to the birds. For example, administration of the one or more Bacillus strain can increase low G+C, gram positive bacteria in the gastrointestinal flora of the bird. These type of bacteria are increased by antibiotics and include beneficial Clostridium. Administration of the one or more Bacillus strain can also inhibit pathogen in the bird, such as E. coli, Salmonella, and Clostridium. These benefits can enhance feed conversion in poultry. Useful combinations of Bacillus strains and methods of using one or more Bacillus strain are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Tammy Baltzley, Firmin Lago, Tony Neumann, Thomas Rehberger, Shelly Gebert
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Patent number: 8563295Abstract: TRFs useful for identifying strains of interest are provided. A method of identifying one or more strain that can be used as a direct-fed microbial is also provided. One or more strain identified by the method is additionally provided. A method is also provided for administering to an animal an effective amount of the one or more strain. Additionally provided is an isolated strain chosen from at least one of Lactobacillus acidophilus strain PlB c6 (NRRL B-50103), Lactobacillus salivarius strain o246e 33w (NRRL B-50102), Pediococcus acidilactici strain o246e 42 (NRRL B-50171), and Pediococcus acidilactici strain PlJ e3 (NRRL B-50101). An isolated strain having all of the identifying characteristics of one of the strains listed above is also provided. One or more strain can be administered as a direct-fed microbial to an animal. Methods of preparing a direct-fed microbial are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2010Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: DuPont Nutrition Biosciences ApSInventors: Mari Ellen Davis, Joshua Rehberger, Charles Maxwell, Thomas Rehberger, Mike King
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Patent number: 8455238Abstract: An isolated Bacillus strain LSSAO1 is provided. When fed to a bird, this and other Bacillus strains described herein provide benefits to the birds. For example, administration of the one or more Bacillus strain can increase low G+C, gram positive bacteria in the gastrointestinal flora of the bird. These type of bacteria are increased by antibiotics and include beneficial Clostridium. Administration of the one or more Bacillus strain can also inhibit pathogen in the bird, such as E. coli, Salmonella, and Clostridium. These benefits can enhance feed conversion in poultry. Useful combinations of Bacillus strains and methods of using one or more Bacillus strain are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2010Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: DuPont Nutrition Biosciences ApSInventors: Tammy Baltzley, Firmin Lago, Tony Neumann, Thomas Rehberger, Shelly Gebert
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Publication number: 20120100118Abstract: Disclosed are methods of administering at least two Bacillus strains to a pig, such as female breeding stock, nursery pigs, or other pigs. The Bacillus strains inhibit Clostridium in litters borne to the pig. The Bacillus strains also are useful when administered to herds lacking symptoms of Clostridium infection. Administration of the Bacillus strains improves performance of female breeding stock and in piglets borne by the female breeding stock.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: DANISCO A/SInventors: Thomas Rehberger, Mari Ellen Davis, Ashley Baker
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Patent number: 8021654Abstract: Disclosed are methods of administering at least two Bacillus strains to a pig, such as female breeding stock, nursery pigs, or other pigs. The Bacillus strains inhibit Clostridium in litters borne to the pig. The Bacillus strains also are useful when administered to herds lacking symptoms of Clostridium infection. Administration of the Bacillus strains improves performance of female breeding stock and in piglets borne by the female breeding stock.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2009Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Danisco A/SInventors: Thomas Rehberger, Mari Ellen Davis, Ashley Baker
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Publication number: 20100284981Abstract: An isolated Bacillus strain LSSAO1 is provided. When fed to a bird, this and other Bacillus strains described herein provide benefits to the birds. For example, administration of the one or more Bacillus strain can increase low G+C, gram positive bacteria in the gastrointestinal flora of the bird. These type of bacteria are increased by antibiotics and include beneficial Clostridium. Administration of the one or more Bacillus strain can also inhibit pathogen in the bird, such as E. coli, Salmonella, and Clostridium. These benefits can enhance feed conversion in poultry. Useful combinations of Bacillus strains and methods of using one or more Bacillus strain are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: DANISCO A/SInventors: Tammy Baltzley, Firmin Lago, Tony Neumann, Thomas Rehberger, Shelly Gebert
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Publication number: 20100183574Abstract: TRFs useful for identifying strains of interest are provided. A method of identifying one or more strain that can be used as a direct-fed microbial is also provided. One or more strain identified by the method is additionally provided. A method is also provided for administering to an animal an effective amount of the one or more strain. Additionally provided is an isolated strain chosen from at least one of Lactobacillus acidophilus strain PlB c6 (NRRL B-50103), Lactobacillus salivarius strain o246e 33w (NRRL B-50102), Pediococcus acidilactici strain o246e 42 (NRRL B-50171), and Pediococcus acidilactici strain PlJ e3 (NRRL B-50101). An isolated strain having all of the identifying characteristics of one of the strains listed above is also provided. One or more strain can be administered as a direct-fed microbial to an animal. Methods of preparing a direct-fed microbial are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2010Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicants: DANISCO A/S, The Board of Trustees of the Univ. of Arkansas, acting for and on behalf of the Univ. of ArkansasInventors: Mari Ellen Davis, Joshua Rehberger, Charles Maxwell, Thomas Rehberger, Mike King
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Patent number: 7754469Abstract: An isolated Bacillus strain LSSAO1 is provided. When fed to a bird, this and other Bacillus strains described herein provide benefits to the birds. For example, administration of the one or more Bacillus strain can increase low G+C, gram positive bacteria in the gastrointestinal flora of the bird. These type of bacteria are increased by antibiotics and include beneficial Clostridium. Administration of the one or more Bacillus strain can also inhibit pathogen in the bird, such as E. coli, Salmonella, and Clostridium. These benefits can enhance feed conversion in poultry. Useful combinations of Bacillus strains and methods of using one or more Bacillus strain are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2006Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Agtech Products, IncInventors: Tammy Baltzley, Firmin Lago, Tony Neumann, Thomas Rehberger, Shelly Gebert