Judy K Pruitt

US Patent:

20200245668, Aug 6, 2020

Filed:

Mar 19, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/823776

Inventors:

- Irving TX, US
Gabriel F.K. Everett - Mansfield TX, US
Charles J. Greenwald - Irving TX, US
Lester Levy - Dallas TX, US
Judy Pruitt - Mesquite TX, US
Amanda Rosmarin - Lantana TX, US
Daniel Aberle - Irving TX, US
George Aboagye - Derby, GB

International Classification:

A23L 33/135
A23L 33/175
A61K 31/198
A61K 38/01
A23L 2/52
A61K 45/06
A61K 35/742

Abstract:

A composition and method for activating probiotic spores in food and beverage products, such as steeped teas, coffee, soups, and sauces. A nutrient-germinant composition comprises one or more L-amino acids, optionally one or more buffers to maintain the pH of the composition when added to water in a range of around 6-8, optionally D-glucose, D-fructose, or both D-glucose and D-fructose, and optionally, an osmoprotectant. The nutrient-germinant composition, one or more species of spores, and a food or beverage product may be pre-mixed in any combination. Water is added to the mixture and heated to a temperature range of 42 to 100 C. to germinate the probiotic spores prior to being consumed.

US Patent:

20200171104, Jun 4, 2020

Filed:

Feb 7, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/785138

Inventors:

- Irving TX, US
Charles Greenwald - Dallas TX, US
Judy Pruitt - Mesquite TX, US
Amanda Rosmarin - Lantana TX, US
Jordan Church - Dallas TX, US
Daniel Aberle - Irving TX, US
George Aboagye - Derby, GB

International Classification:

A61K 35/742
A61K 47/02
C12N 3/00
C02F 3/34
C12R 1/01
C12R 1/07
C12R 1/125
C12N 1/04
A23L 29/00
C12N 1/20

Abstract:

A nutrient-germinant composition to aid in spore germination and a method for increased spore germination efficiency. The composition comprises L-amino acids, D-glucose and/or D-fructose, a phosphate buffer, an industrial preservative, and may include bacteria spores or they may be separately combined for germination. The method comprises providing a nutrient-germinant composition and bacteria spores, preferably of one or more species, and heating to a preferred elevated temperature range of 41 C. to 44 C. for an incubation period of around 2 to 60 minutes. The nutrient-germinant composition is preferably in a concentrated liquid form that is diluted just prior to initiating the germination/incubation method at the point of use. The method may also include dispensing a germinated spore solution to a point-of-use/consumption, such as animal feed, water, or bedding, or a wastewater system or drain.

US Patent:

20190071336, Mar 7, 2019

Filed:

Feb 28, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/907682

Inventors:

- Irving TX, US
Gabriel F.K. Everett - Mansfield TX, US
Judy Pruitt - Mesquite TX, US
Amanda Rosmarin - Lewisville TX, US
Jordan Church - Lewisville TX, US
Daniel Aberle - Irving TX, US
George Aboagye - Derby, GB
Skylar Rae White - Weatherford TX, US

International Classification:

C02F 3/34
A01K 61/13
A01K 63/04

Abstract:

A method for improving the quality of pond water used in aquaculture applications by adding to the pond water active bacteria that are preferably germinated from spores on site using a nutrient-germinant composition and an incubation method for increased spore germination efficiency, in combination with a nitrification enhancement agent such as calcium carbonate or calcified seaweed, and an optional reaction surface area modifier such as calcified seaweed or plastic or metal particles or fragments. The nutrient-germinant composition comprises L-amino acids, D-glucose and/or D-fructose, a phosphate buffer, an industrial preservative, and may include bacteria spores (preferably of one or more species) or they may be separately combined for germination. The incubation method comprises heating a nutrient germinant composition and bacteria spores, to a temperature range of 35 C. to 60 C. for around 2 to 60 minutes to produce an incubated bacteria solution that is discharged to the aquaculture application.

US Patent:

20170281696, Oct 5, 2017

Filed:

Apr 5, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/479773

Inventors:

- Irving TX, US
Charles Greenwald - Dallas TX, US
Judy Pruitt - Mesquite TX, US
Amanda Rosmarin - Lewisville TX, US
Jordan Church - Lewisville TX, US
Dariel Aberle - Irving TX, US
George Aboagye - Derby, GB

International Classification:

A61K 35/742
A61K 47/02

Abstract:

A nutrient-germinant composition to aid in spore germination and a method for increased spore germination efficiency. The composition comprises L-amino acids, D-glucose and/or D-fructose, a phosphate buffer, an industrial preservative, and may include bacteria spores or they may be separately combined for germination. The method comprises providing a nutrient-germinant composition and bacteria spores, preferably of one or more species, and heating to a preferred elevated temperature range of 41 C. to 44 C. for an incubation period of around 2 to 60 minutes. The nutrient-germinant composition is preferably in a concentrated liquid form that is diluted just prior to initiating the germination/incubation method at the point of use. The method may also include dispensing a germinated spore solution to a point-of-use/consumption, such as animal feed, water, or bedding, or a wastewater system or drain.