Patents by Inventor Timothy Thurlby

Timothy Thurlby 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).

  • Metabolically active micro organisms and methods for their production
    Patent number: 8551473
    Abstract: The invention relates to a preparation of metabolically active bacteria, compositions comprising such a preparation, e.g., probiotic supplements or animal feeds, and to uses thereof, for example in the treatment of diseases affecting the intestinal microbial balance. Also described are a growth substrate for microorganisms comprising a mixture of complex and simple sugars and a process for the manufacture of preparations of metabolically active microorganisms using this growth substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Multigerm UK Enterprises Ltd.
    Inventor: Timothy Thurlby
  • Metabolically Active Micro-Organisms and Methods for Their Production
    Publication number: 20130011368
    Abstract: The invention relates to a preparation of metabolically active bacteria, compositions comprising such a preparation, e.g., probiotic supplements or animal feeds, and to uses thereof, for example in the treatment of diseases affecting the intestinal microbial balance. Also described are a growth substrate for microorganisms comprising a mixture of complex and simple sugars and a process for the manufacture of preparations of metabolically active microorganisms using this growth substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventor: Timothy Thurlby
  • Metabolically active micro organisms and methods for their production
    Publication number: 20110158949
    Abstract: The invention relates to a preparation of metabolically active bacteria, compositions comprising such a preparation, e.g., probiotic supplements or animal feeds, and to uses thereof, for example in the treatment of diseases affecting the intestinal microbial balance. Also described are a growth substrate for microorganisms comprising a mixture of complex and simple sugars and a process for the manufacture of preparations of metabolically active microorganisms using this growth substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventor: Timothy Thurlby