Patents by Inventor Victor Artola

Victor Artola 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).

  • Enhanced feeding and growth rates of aquatic animals fed an astaxanthin product derived from marigold extract
    Patent number: 7383788
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an astaxanthin pigment product obtained by semi-synthesis from marigold extract to substantially enhance the feeding and growth rates of commercially cultivated aquatic species when added to the feed mixture in concentrations useful in producing fish and shrimp coloration. More particularly, this product induces growth rates substantially greater than any currently available feed additive for salmon, trout and shrimp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.
    Inventors: Gustavo Rodriguez, George Schloemer, Victor Artola
  • Enhanced feeding and growth rates of aquatic animals fed an astaxanthin product derived from marigold extract
    Publication number: 20060037543
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an astaxanthin pigment product obtained by semi-synthesis from marigold extract to substantially enhance the feeding and growth rates of commercially cultivated aquatic species when added to the feed mixture in concentrations useful in producing fish and shrimp coloration. More particularly, this product induces growth rates substantially greater than any currently available feed additive for salmon, trout and shrimp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2004
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventors: Gustavo Rodriguez, George Schloemer, Victor Artola