Animal Food Patents (Class 424/442)
  • Methods for treating, maintaining, or improving fur or hair pigmentation of domestic carnivores using a composition comprising free tyrosine
    Patent number: 7399481
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a food composition for domestic carnivores which makes it possible to prevent or correct pigmentation abnormalities and/or to improve the quality of the fur of the said domestic carnivores, characterized in that it contains a source of free tyrosine representing at least 5% of the total tyrosine supplied. The invention also relates to a method for preventing or correcting pigmentation abnormalities of the fur of domestic carnivores that uses said food composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Royal Canin S.A.
    Inventors: Renaud Sergheraert, Vincent Biourge, Mickaël Deboise
  • Microalgal feeds containing arachidonic acid and their production and use
    Patent number: 7396548
    Abstract: An animal feed with a high level of arachidonic acid is produced from microalgae, and fed to aquatic animals grown in aquaculture. The arachidonic acid-rich microalgae are fed directly to the aquatic animals, or processed to produce an oil that can be used as a human nutritive supplement. The arachidonic acid-rich microalgae can be combined with long chain omega-3 fatty acids to provide a source of nutrition for humans and animals. The animal feed and nutritional supplements are free of animal byproducts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Advanced BioNutrition Corporation
    Inventor: David J. Kyle
  • COMPOSITION OF HIGH ABSORBABILITY FOR ORAL ADMINISTRATION COMPRISING OXIDIZED COENZYME Q10
    Publication number: 20080145411
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of increasing the absorbability of oxidized coenzyme Q10 by preparing the oxidized coenzyme Q10 as a composition in the presence of a lysolecithin and an oil and fat. The composition of the present invention comprising oxidized coenzyme Q10, a lysolecithin and an oil and fat, wherein the weight ratio of the lysolecithin to the oxidized coenzyme Q10 is not less than 0.7, shows superior absorption of oxidized coenzyme Q10 and can be utilized for food, food with nutrient function, food for specified health uses, nutritional supplement, nutritional product, animal drug, beverage, feed, pet food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical product, therapeutic drug, preventive drug and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: KANEKA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yoshiyuki Shinagawa, Taizo Kawabe, Hideyuki Kishida, Kazunori Hosoe
  • Selenohydroxy acids and their derivatives, applications in nutrition, cosmetics and pharmaceutics
    Patent number: 7381416
    Abstract: The purpose of this invention is: new selenohydroxy acid compounds and their derivatives; their process for the preparation; use of the new compounds as precursors of L(+)-selenomethionine and/or source of selenium in human or animal nutrition, in cosmetics and pharmaceutics; and nutritional, cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Tetrahedron SAS
    Inventors: Irène Erdelmeir, Jean-Claude Michel, Marc Moutet, Jean-Claude Yadan
  • Animal feed with a soluble fiber and sugar alcohol and method of making and method of feeding
    Patent number: 7371401
    Abstract: An animal feed such as a milk replacer includes a soluble fiber and a sugar alcohol. The milk replacer enhances weight gain, starter intake and reduces weaning time. The method of feeding the animal includes feeding a mixture of a soluble fiber and sugar alcohol. The animal feed may be used as a method of weaning young ruminants such as calves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Land O'Lakes Purina Feed LLC
    Inventor: Bill L. Miller
  • Pet anti-aging wellness supplement for cats
    Patent number: 7368481
    Abstract: A health and nutrition supplement dosage for pets, particularly feline pets, consisting essentially of anti-oxidant vitamins, B complex vitamins, bioflavonoids, chelated minerals, digestive enzymes, herbs, nutrients, and essential fatty acids and amino acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Rapisarda Family Irrevocable Trust
    Inventor: Carol Osborne Rapisarda
  • Pharmaceutical preparation in the form of a suspension comprising an acid-labile active ingredient
    Patent number: 7357943
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of pharmaceutical technology and describes a novel pharmaceutical preparation in the form of a suspension comprising an acid-labile active ingredient, in particular an acid-labile proton pump inhibitor. The invention also relates to processes for producing the suspension. The suspension is particularly suitable for administering acid-labile active ingredients to people who have difficulty taking solid dosage forms such as tablets or capsules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Nycomed GmbH
    Inventors: Rudolf Linder, Rango Dietrich
  • Bioactive peptides, uses thereof and process for the production of same
    Patent number: 7358332
    Abstract: Novel bioactive peptide compositions and process for producing the same and the use of such compositions for enhancing the growth of warm blooded animals and fish is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Seagarden AS
    Inventors: Jan Raa, Gunnar Rorstad
  • Stabilized block pesticide compositions
    Patent number: 7348019
    Abstract: The present invention provides a solid block formulation, and methods of making and methods of use. In addition, methods of controlling insects on cattle are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Wellmark International
    Inventors: Dennis Lee Murphy, Jeanne Ann Witte, Kim W. Yang
  • Taste masked veterinary formulation
    Patent number: 7348027
    Abstract: A method of producing a self-take anthelmintic that includes active components that are undesirable to at least one sense of a target animal. The active ingredients including praziquantel are mixed with artificial beef and yeast components and subjected to a first compression. The resulting rough tablet is then ground to increase the density of the material by approximately 100% of the original density. Thereafter, the material is subjected to a second compression to form a final self-take tablet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Bayer Healthcare LLC
    Inventors: John Rose, Jochem Rueter
  • Joint preserving nutritional vitamin, mineral and herbal pet supplement
    Publication number: 20080069862
    Abstract: A pet supplement includes a joint preserving and joint rebuilding composition comprising chicken collagen type II, glucosamine hydrochloride and chondroitin sulfate, a vitamin composition comprising vitamins C, D and K, a mineral composition comprising calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese and boron, a herbal anti-oxidant cofactor blend comprising citrus bioflavonoids, red grapes anthocyanins, turmeric rhizome, boswellia resin and fennel seed. Each of these ingredients is intimately mixed into the pet supplement and orally delivered to the pet in the form of a segment, paste or powder having a size and weight or other dosage measuring feature adjusted in accordance with the pet's weight. A synergistic action between these ingredients preserves and rebuilds the pet's joints, and is nutritionally beneficial for the pet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventor: Marni Markell Hurwitz
  • Fatty Acid Desaturases From Primula
    Publication number: 20080063691
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to methods and compositions concerning desaturase enzymes that modulate the number and location of double bonds in long chain poly-unsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA's). In particular, the invention relates to methods and compositions for improving omega-3 fatty acid profiles in plant products and parts using desaturase enzymes and nucleic acids encoding for such enzymes. In particular embodiments, the desaturase enzymes are Primula ?6-desaturases. Also provided are improved soybean oil compositions having SDA and a beneficial overall content of omega-3 fatty acids relative to omega-6 fatty acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2004
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: Virginia Ursin, Byron Froman, Jennifer Gonzales, Steven E. Screen, Fenggao Dong, Thomas J. Larosa
  • Use of dihydroquinoline to aid in increasing milk production and feed utilization
    Patent number: 7335669
    Abstract: Milk production and feed efficiency are improved by feeding the animal producing the milk a diet of feed comprising a substituted 1,2-dihydroquinoline compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Novus International, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Selm, Dana H. Saylor
  • Animal feed composition
    Patent number: 7326424
    Abstract: Animal feeds, which include compositions utilizing mucosa byproducts derived from mucosal material, such as digested gut material, are provided. The feeds can include a mucosa byproduct which contains at least about 10 wt. % nucleic acid material; at least about 20 wt. % mucopolysaccharides; and no more than about 10 wt. % proteinaceous material. The mucosa byproduct is produced by a process which includes digesting animal mucosal material to form a mucosal digest; and separating the mucosal digest to provide (a) a protein-enriched stream and (b) a polyanionic-enriched stream, which includes mucopolysaccharides and nucleic acid material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: CAN Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Christiaan P. A. van de Ligt, David A. Cook, Mark D. Newcomb
  • Immuno-modulating antitumor activities of ganoderma lucidum (reishi) polysaccharides
    Patent number: 7323176
    Abstract: The present invention provides medicinally active extracts and fractions, and a method for preparing the same by extracting and fractioning constituents from the tissue of components of Ganoderma lucidum. These active extracts and fractions are useful for inhibiting tumor growth, modulating immune response, and increasing hematopoietic activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Academia Sinica
    Inventors: Yuan-Yuan Wang, Kay-Hooi Khoo, Shui-Tein Chen, Chun-Cheng Lin, Chi-Huey Wong, Chun-Hung Lin, Hong-Sen Chen, Yow-Fu Tsai
  • Crystalline choline ascorbate
    Patent number: 7320803
    Abstract: Crystalline ascorbate, in particular choline ascorbate in the form of crystals free from water of crystallization, processes for its preparation, and its used are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Ludwig Völkel, Alfred Oftring, Oliver Hasselwander, Ulrike Sindel, Klaus Krämer
  • TREATED PIGSKIN PET TREAT
    Publication number: 20070292484
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pet treat having at least two distinctly treated pieces of pigskin and to a method of making it. In particular, the pet treat includes a piece of defatted pigskin and a piece of smoked pigskin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2006
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: SERGEANT'S PET CARE PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventor: Mark Levin
  • POLYOL ESTER COMPOUNDS
    Publication number: 20070292485
    Abstract: Disclosed are polyol esters comprising a polyol having at least one hydroxyl group esterified to at least one compound having a carboxyl group. Methods of making the polyol ester compounds are also disclosed. The invention also relates to feed compositions comprising polyol ester compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: Novus International Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Lorbert, Thomas Frederick Blackburn, Charles S. Schasteen
  • Cat in heat cool formula™
    Publication number: 20070281001
    Abstract: An added vitamins that is found in PURINA CAT CHOW® and KNO3 to animal food products is to provided a natural and safe formula for cats and other animals having heat cycles, due to hormones changes that need cooling by a male or by surgical sterilization, known as spading. This composition formula is therefore a potent an important object of this invention to provide a safe and natural product to ease the emotional, sexual, physical and mental needs of the pet without surgical sterilization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventor: Herman Douglas
  • Carbohydrate ruminant feed energy supplement and method
    Patent number: 7303775
    Abstract: A carbohydrate ruminant feed energy supplement and method for alleviating a negative energy balance in ruminant animals. includes forming a ruminally protected carbohydrate, preferably non insulin stimulating, and feeding the ruminally protected carbohydrate to a ruminant animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Penn State Research Foundation
    Inventors: Richard S. Patton, Arnold R. Hippen
  • Compositions and methods for enhancing mineral levels in animals with reduced environmental impact
    Publication number: 20070269495
    Abstract: A method of enhancing a mineral level in an animal with reduced environmental impact can comprise orally administering a metal amino acid chelate to an animal, wherein the amino acid to metal molar ratio of the metal amino acid chelate is from about 1:1 to 4:1. The metal can contribute to a mineral level within the blood and tissues of the animal that is effective for stimulating growth of the animal to a greater degree than would be realized by administering the same amount of metal in the form of an inorganic metal salt. Additionally, the amount of the metal excreted in the feces of the animal can be less than would be present when administering the same amount of metal in the form of the inorganic metal salt. The metal amino acid chelate can also serve as a source highly bioavailable amino acids, so that the excretion of nitrates by the animal may be reduced while still promoting efficient growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventor: H. DeWayne Ashmead
  • Method of improving the skin barrier function of a pet
    Patent number: 7297677
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition preferably a pet foodstuff comprising pantothenic acid, nicotinamide, histidine, inositol and choline wherein pantothenic acid is provided at a level of 10 mg to 500 mg per 400 kcal per day, its use in the treatment of a skin disorder and methods of controlling a skin disorder. The invention further provides a method of manufacturing a composition of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Mars Incorporated
    Inventors: Timothy Richard Fray, Peter John Markwell, Adrian Leslie Watson
  • Biodegradable sorbents
    Patent number: 7294343
    Abstract: Disclosed is a sorbent that includes spent grain germ, seed meal, or a mixture thereof. The sorbent may be used to introduce a material into an environment. For instance, the sorbent may be used to introduce a control agent, such as an insecticide or larvicide, into an environment. The sorbent also may be used to remove an unwanted material from an environment. For instance, the sorbent may be used to sorb oil or a hazardous chemical that has been spilled. The disclosed sorbents are biodegradable over a wide range of environmental conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Grain Processing Corporation
    Inventors: Frank Barresi, Kara Hulsey, J. Steven Taylor, Kevin H. Schilling
  • Pet chew article
    Publication number: 20070224131
    Abstract: Pet chew articles comprising a consumable body having a shape defined by an exterior surface and comprising a main portion and at least one protrusion extending therefrom with the proviso that the shape of the body is such that no point in the interior of the body is more than about 0.2 inch (? inch) from the portion of the exterior surface nearest to the point. As a result, any pieces of the article that are ingested by a consuming animal are small enough that they will not become lodged within the animal's digestive tract. Also a method for improving the dental health of animals comprising chewing or eating by an animal of such an article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: James E. McCollum, Edward J. Goettert, Li Nie, Sukh D. Bassi, Michael D. Parker, Norman Worthy, Clodualdo C. Maningat
  • Poultry feed supplement for increasing poultry-based meat weight
    Patent number: 7258870
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of increasing the live weight of poultry through the administration of a plasma product to the poultry through the animals' feed and/or water. The product is effective in increasing the live weight of poultry. The product is also surprisingly effective in increasing the yield of white meat to the detriment of dark meat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: The Lauridsen Group Incorporated
    Inventors: Joy M. Campbell, Louis E. Russell, Barton S. Borg, James D. Quigley, III
  • Process for producing fatty acid salt and livestock feed containing the fatty acid salt
    Patent number: 7255873
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for producing a fatty acid salt, the method comprising reacting a fatty acid with a metal oxide or a metal hydroxide by use of an extruder having at least a stock supply zone, a kneading/reaction zone, and a cooling zone. The invention provides a high-productivity, highly efficient method for continuously producing a fatty acid salt and a method for effectively producing a fatty acid salt having a high unsaturated fatty acid content and a low melting temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Nichiyu Solution Incorporation
    Inventor: Masahide Nakata
  • Food and feed compositions including resistant starch
    Patent number: 7252836
    Abstract: The invention described in this application relates to a method of increasing the amount of weight gained by the mammal during a feeding period, to a method of increasing the amount of milk replacer consumed by the mammal during a feeding period, to a method of decreasing the amount of scour of the ruminant during a feeding period, to a method of decreasing the amount of respiratory distress of the mammal during a feeding period, to a method of feeding the ruminant, to a mammal ration, to a daily mammal ration, to a method of feeding mammals an animal feed that contains resistant starch, and to a method of increasing the feed efficiency of a mammal during a feeding period that entails feeding the mammal an effective amount of a fluid animal feed during the feeding period and feeding the mammal an effective amount of resistant starch during the feeding period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignees: Penwest, Ltd., Land O′Lakes Farmland Feed LLC.
    Inventors: Ian Lewis Brown, Bill L. Miller, Wallace H. Kunerth
  • Pesticide formulation
    Patent number: 7238365
    Abstract: The present invention provides formulations which greatly improve the physical and chemical stability of pesticides such as insect growth regulators, in liquid feeds, and liquid feed supplements. The present invention prevents or reduces stratification in liquid feeds and liquid feed supplements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Wellmark International
    Inventors: Dennis Lee Murphy, Jeanne Ann Witte, Kim Wenn Yang, Joe Doyle McDaniel, Jr.
  • Method of preventing parturient hypocalcemia in animals and compositions used therein
    Patent number: 7235256
    Abstract: Method of preventing parturient hypocalcemia and milk fever (parturient paresis) in lactating animals comprising administering to the animal during the dry period a compound which reduces absorption of calcium from the drinking water and/or from the ration of said animal. The method is based on the powerful, natural calcium regulating mechanisms and is applicable under commercial farming conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: RJ Innovation
    Inventor: Rolf Jess Jorgensen
  • Physiologically active agents containing vicinal dithioglycols and use thereof in various branches of economy
    Patent number: 7229637
    Abstract: The invention relates to the food and medical industries, medical cosmetics, dermatology, agriculture and the mixed feed industry. According to the invention vicinal dithioglycole (common formula RCH(SH)CH(SH)R?1 (I)) is used as a food additive, a food product, physiologically-active substances and active ingredients of forage additives and of forage, in cosmetic and/or dermatological and skin-therapeutic remedies. The invention comprises methods for producing such additives, products and remedies. The substance of formula (I) stimulates physiological processes, increases human and animal immunity, inhibits undesirable process in organisms and food products, produces curative and preventive action of skin, hair and nails and after vicinal dithioglycole is administered the intoxication effect of alcohol consumption known as hang-over is completely remored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Inventors: Sergei Mikhailovich Zenovich, Boris Khaimovich Strelets
  • Metal complexes of alpha amino dicarboxylic acids
    Patent number: 7220426
    Abstract: Neutral alpha amino diacid complexes of trace minerals and their use for animal nutrition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Zinpro Corporation
    Inventors: Mahmoud M. Abdel-Monem, Michael D. Anderson
  • Immunostimulator for animals and humans, and method of preventing animal and human infectious diseases and cancer
    Patent number: 7182962
    Abstract: The goal of the present invention is to provide substances to prevent diseases by activating inherently possessed functions, for cultured fishes and shellfishes and livestock with tendency of decreased immune function due to densely populated breeding environment, and for humans with tendency of easily lowered immune functions due to complicated social structures and aging. The present invention expresses marked effect in preventing infection and cancer by administrating appropriate dose of swine plasma, swine plasma albumin, peptides isolated from swine plasma and swine plasma albumin, and swine plasma mixture, among others including fine powder of Crustacea (including crust of Crustacea), to activate immune function of Crustacea, Pisces, Aves, Mammals, and humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: APC Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Tsuneo Hattori, Yukinori Takahashi, Yoshihiro Tachikawa
  • Prebiotic oligosaccharides via alternansucrase acceptor reactions
    Patent number: 7182954
    Abstract: Oligosaccharides produced by an alternansucrase enzyme catalyzed reaction of sucrose with an acceptor oligosaccharide are effective as prebiotics for controlling enteric bacterial pathogens. Populations of enteropathogenic bacteria may be substantially reduced or inhibited by treatment of an animal with a composition comprising one or more of these oligosaccharides in an amount effective to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria. The method is particularly effective for the control of Salmonella species, enteropathogenic Escherichia coli, and Clostridia perfringens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignees: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Board of Trustees of Western Illinois Univ.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Cote, Scott M. Holt
  • Stabilized pesticide compositions
    Patent number: 7163687
    Abstract: The present invention provides a shelf-life extending pesticide formulation, and methods of making and methods of use. The present invention prolongs the shelf-life many fold. In addition, methods of controlling insects on cattle are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Wellmark International
    Inventors: Dennis Lee Murphy, Jeanne Ann Witte, Kim W. Yang
  • Composition comprising a liquid absorbed on a support based on precipitated silica
    Patent number: 7153521
    Abstract: The invention concerns a conditioned composition comprising at least a liquid absorbed on a support containing a precipitated silica, said silica being in the form of substantially spherical pellets and having: an average pellet size greater than 150 ?m; a filling density in compacted state (DRT) less than 0.29; an oversize rate for a sieve with aperture size of 75 ?m of at least 88% wt. %; a porous volume (Vd1), consisting of pores with diameter less than 1 ?m, greater than 2.0 cm3/g. The invention also concerns the use of said silica as a support for liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Rhodia Chimie
    Inventor: Jean-François Viot
  • Stabilized pancreas product
    Patent number: 7153504
    Abstract: The present invention provides stabilized pancreas products useful, for example, as an animal feed additives. The invention also provides for feed additives and feed rations comprising a stabilized pancreas product. Further, the invention provides for methods of making stabilized pancreas products. The present invention also provides for methods of supplementing an animal feed utilizing stabilized pancreas products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: CAN Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. La Follette, Jennifer L.G. van de Ligt, Christiaan P.A. van de Ligt, Mark D. Newcomb, W. Michael Craig, Kevin Touchette
  • Protein complex from ion-exchange chromatography for treatment of bacterial infections
    Patent number: 7144855
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of alpha-lactalbumin in the preparation of preparations to be used in therapeutic or prophylactic treatment and/or for diagnostic use for infections, preferably of the respiratory tract, caused by bacteria, in particular S. pneumoniae and/or H. influenzae. The present invention further relates to essentially pure protein complexes comprising alpha-lactalbumin and the use of these protein complexes for therapeutically or prophylactically treating a bacterial infection, especially infections of the respiratory tract caused by S. pneumoniae and/or H. influenzae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Hamlet Pharma AB
    Inventors: Catharina Svanborg, H. Sabharwal
  • Immuno-modulating antitumor activities of (Reishi) polysaccharides
    Patent number: 7135183
    Abstract: The present invention provides medicinally active extracts and fractions, and a method for preparing the same by extracting and fractioning constituents from the tissue of plant components of Ganoderma lucidum. These active extracts and fractions are useful for inhibiting tumor growth, modulating immune response, and increasing hematopoietic activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Academia Sinica
    Inventors: Yuan-Yuan Wang, Kay-Hooi Khoo, Shui-Tein Chen, Chun-Cheng Lin, Chi-Huey Wong, Chun-Hung Lin, Hong-Sen Chen, Yow-Fu Tsai
  • Solid phase dispersion of quinolone or naphthyridonecarboxylic acids
    Patent number: 7112336
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid dispersion of quinolone- or naphthyridonecarboxylic acids in an insoluble matrix representative of a shellac, and methods preparing and using the same in masking the taste and improving the uptake by animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Bayer HealthCare LLC
    Inventor: Francisco Cabrera
  • Production of solid preparations of water-soluble, sparingly water-soluble or water-insoluble active compounds
    Patent number: 7105176
    Abstract: A process is described for producing solid preparations of at least one water-soluble, sparingly water-soluble or water-insoluble active compound suitable for the food and animal feed sectors or for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. In addition, the invention relates to oily suspensions in which these preparations are present as disperse phase, and to the use of these preparations as additive to animal feeds, foods, pharmaceuticals and cosmetic preparations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Helmut Auweter, Heribert Bohn, Erik Lüddecke, Willy Hinz, Frank Runge, Angelika-Maria Pfeiffer
  • Hop acids as a replacement for antibiotics in animal feed
    Patent number: 7090873
    Abstract: A method of using hop acids for increasing food and energy uptake from feed by livestock is described which includes delivering the hop acids for oral ingestion to the animals by mixing the acids with livestock feed. The acids are mixed with the feed in an amount to inhibit certain types of undesirable bacteria in the livestock's digestive system, thereby increasing the production of propionate and lactate and decreasing the production of methane gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: John I. Haas, Inc.
    Inventor: John Paul Maye
  • Concentrated water-dispersible vitamin compositions
    Patent number: 7081248
    Abstract: A water-dispersible vitamin composition containing Vitamins A, D3 or E, or a precursor thereof, an alkyl lactate and an emulsifier and is substantially free of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: Adisseo France S.A.S.
    Inventor: Michel Andre Crepeau
  • Anti diarrhoea compositions
    Patent number: 7070815
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method for the prevention/curing/treatment of diarrhoea in mammals by administering the mammals an effective daily amount of a composition comprising as active component(s) phytosterols and/or pentacyclotriterpenes as present in or derived from Shea oil as well as a method for the preparation of a food or a feed product comprising carbohydrates and proteins wherein the food or feed product has anti-diarrhoea or anti scouring properties by the incorporation of an effective amount of phytosterols and/or pentacyclotriterpenes as present in or derived from Shea oil as active component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Loders Croklaan USA LLC
    Inventors: Ulrike Schmid, Wiro Stam, Geoff Collins, Johan Verhaart
  • Hypoallergenic dietary companion animal composition containing hydrolyzed poultry protein
    Patent number: 7067147
    Abstract: A hypoallergenic dietary composition is provided for companion animals such as dogs and cats which contains a source of hydrolyzed protein, a source of fat, and a source of carbohydrates. The composition preferably further includes a fiber source. The dietary composition may also be administered to companion animals as a method of managing and/or diagnosing food allergies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: The Iams Company
    Inventors: Michael G. Hayek, Gregory D. Sunvold, Gregory A. Reinhart
  • Use of arachidonic acid for enhanced culturing of fish larvae and broodstock
    Patent number: 7067145
    Abstract: A method of enhancing a culturing characteristic of fish larvae, including administering to said larvae in a nutritional diet essential fatty acids including DHA and AA in a ratio effective to enhance the culturing characteristic of such fish larvae relative to a corresponding nutritional diet lacking DHA and AA. The culturing characteristic may be at least one of stress resistance, immunoresistance, hatching rate, and growth rate. In a preferred aspect, the DHA and AA together comprise from about 10 to about 30% of total fatty acids in enrichment lipids, and the dietary ratio of DHA: AA is less than 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute
    Inventors: Allen R. Place, Moti Harel
  • Animal food supplement compositions and methods of use
    Patent number: 7067161
    Abstract: An animal food supplement particularly useful in treating gastrointestinal problems, such as colic. Psyllium husks are provided in dry form for convenience of handling prior to feeding. In exemplary embodiments, psyllium husks are admixed with binding material and the admixture is formed into pellets, crumbles, mashes, or licks. Upon consumption by the animal, the psyllium husks take up water from the moist environment of the animal's gastrointestinal tract and form a gelatinous bolus that sweeps through the gastrointestinal tract of the animal, clearing the gastrointestinal tract of intestinal detritus, such as sand, toxins, and microorganisms, which agglomerate with and/or are carried away by the psyllium husk gel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Inventor: Gayle Dorothy Swain
  • Animal feeds including actives and methods of preparing same
    Patent number: 7052712
    Abstract: Improved extrusion-processed daily ration animal feeds are provided which include minor amounts of actives to ensure that an animal consuming the feed receives quantities of the actives sufficient to establish and maintain substantially constant concentrations of the actives in the animal's bloodstream. The feeds may be produced by extrusion with addition of minor quantities of one or more actives so as to uniformly distribute the actives throughout the extruded product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Rubicon Scientific LLC
    Inventors: Gordon R. Huber, David R. Jones, John C. Kuenzi, Kevin D. Kuenzi, Francisco A. Cabrera
  • Methods and compositions for control of coccidiosis
    Patent number: 7048937
    Abstract: Feeding yeast cell wall-containing compositions, including those compositions comprising mannanoligosaccharide(s), to animals exposed to or infected with coccidia, especially poultry exposed to pathogenic species of Eimeria, results in improved livestock performance and physical condition as compared with those animals who were not fed such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Alltech, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl A. Dawson, Arnold E. Sefton
  • Method of use and dosage composition of bluegreen algae extract for inflammation in animals
    Patent number: 7025965
    Abstract: A means and method for treating inflammation and pain in animals is described. The compounds include phycocyanin in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Phycocyanin has been found to be a COX-2 selective agent, and therefore alleviates pain and inflammation without the side effects that occur with NSAIDs that are not COX-2 selective.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Pharma Chemie, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark J. Pieloch
  • Use of beta glucans for the treatment of osteoporosis and other diseases of bone resorption
    Patent number: 7018986
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of using beta glucans to treat conditions associated with bone loss or low bone density as well as methods for promoting bone growth in situations where enhanced bone growth is desirable. In the invention methods beta glucans are administered so as to enhance the development of osteoblasts and the inhibition of the development and recruitment of osteoclasts. The inhibition of the recruitment and development of osteoclasts, coupled with the enhancement of osteoblast maturation by beta glucans leads to decreased bone resorption and increased bone formation, making beta glucans ideal agents for the treatment of osteoporosis and other bone resorption diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Immudyne
    Inventors: Nino Sorgente, Harald L. Guenther, Hannelore E. Guenther, Arun K. Bahl