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A61K 35/12 - Materials from mammalsCompositions comprising non-specified tissues or cellsCompositions comprising non-embryonic stem cellsGenetically modified cells 4
A61K 35/54 - OvariesOvaOvulesEmbryosFoetal cellsGerm cells 4
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1.

BIOVABIO

      
Serial Number 88138616
Status Registered
Filing Date 2018-10-01
Registration Date 2019-08-20
Owner BiOva, L.L.C. ()
NICE Classes  ? 05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products

Goods & Services

dietary supplement ingredient derived from water-soluble egg membrane sold as a component ingredient of nutraceuticals

2.

BIOVADERM

      
Application Number 1386778
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-11-30
Registration Date 2017-11-30
Owner BiOva, L.L.C. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations

Goods & Services

Water-soluble egg membrane used as an ingredient for topical cosmetic skin care applications.

3.

BIOVAPLEX

      
Application Number 183504000
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-04-28
Registration Date 2019-05-01
Owner BiOva, L.L.C. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products

Goods & Services

(1) Water-soluble egg membrane used as a dietary supplement and nutraceutical

4.

BIOVADERM

      
Application Number 183504100
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-04-28
Registration Date 2019-04-23
Owner BiOva, L.L.C. (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
  • 03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations

Goods & Services

(1) Water-soluble egg membrane used as an ingredient for topical skin care applications

5.

BIOVAFLEX

      
Application Number 183504200
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-04-28
Registration Date 2019-05-01
Owner BiOva, L.L.C. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products

Goods & Services

(1) Water-soluble egg membrane used as a dietary supplement and nutraceutical

6.

BIOVA

      
Application Number 012119368
Status Registered
Filing Date 2013-09-06
Registration Date 2016-08-12
Owner BiOva, L.L.C. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use

Goods & Services

Ingredients for use in the manufacture of industrial, pharmaceutical, nutritional, dietary and medicinal products, namely, eggshell membranes and nutrients isolated from eggshell membranes; all of these goods for humans, with express exclusion of standalone products for animals.

7.

BIOVAFLEX

      
Application Number 012119434
Status Registered
Filing Date 2013-09-06
Registration Date 2014-05-02
Owner BiOva, L.L.C. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products

Goods & Services

Dietary supplement ingredient derived from water-soluble egg membrane used in nutraceuticals.

8.

Method of treatment using solubilized protein composition obtained from eggshell membrane

      
Application Number 13484537
Grant Number 08425943
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-05-31
First Publication Date 2012-09-20
Grant Date 2013-04-23
Owner Biova, L.L.C. (USA)
Inventor
  • Strohbehn, Ronald E.
  • Etzel, Lisa R.
  • Figgins, Jesse

Abstract

The process for solubilizing proteinaceous material of the present invention includes subjecting the proteinaceous material to a sufficient amount of a basic solution to obtain a supernatant that has a basic pH and exposing the supernatant to the basic solution for a sufficient length of time and temperature for hydrolysis to occur. The process also includes cooling the mixture of the supernatant and proteinaceous material and optionally acidifying the mixture. This process may also include recovering the solubilized protein from the supernatant for use in various applications. Also provided herein is a composition of solubilized proteins from eggshell membrane obtained using processes of the present invention.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 36/54 - Lauraceae (Laurel family), e.g. cinnamon or sassafras
  • A61K 36/12 - Filicopsida or Pteridopsida

9.

EGG SHELL MEMBRANE SEPARATION

      
Application Number US2011050340
Publication Number 2012/031210
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-09-02
Publication Date 2012-03-08
Owner BIOVA, L.L.C. (USA)
Inventor
  • Vlad, Vladimir
  • Dejong, Michael

Abstract

A method for processing unseparated egg shells includes placing unseparated egg shells in a separation tank containing fluid, applying cavitation to the unseparated egg shells in the fluid to thereby separate the egg shell membranes from the egg shells, and recovering the egg shell membranes. An apparatus for processing unseparated egg shells includes a separation tank for holding a fluid, a recirculating loop operatively connected to the separation tank, and at least one submersible mixer in the recirculating loop to recirculate the fluid and egg shell membranes and egg shells within the fluid. The apparatus further includes a membrane collection conveyor for conveying egg shell membranes from the separation tank and a shell conveyor positioned beneath the separation tank for conveying egg shells away from the separation tank.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23L 1/23 - prepared by fermentation
  • A23J 1/09 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from eggs separating yolks from whites
  • A47J 43/14 - Devices for opening raw eggs or separating the contents thereof

10.

Method of separating components of technical eggs, edible eggs, yolk and whites and products therefrom

      
Application Number 13289179
Grant Number 08784926
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-11-04
First Publication Date 2012-03-01
Grant Date 2014-07-22
Owner Biova, L.L.C. (USA)
Inventor
  • Strohbehn, Ronald E.
  • Figgins, Jesse I.

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for the separation of various components from eggs. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods for the separation of proteins and lipids from eggs, including technical eggs (inedible) or edible eggs, yolks or whites, which comprises cross-linking the lipids of eggs with a cross-linking reagent. In an embodiment, the method includes separating the proteins from the cross-linked lipids. In an embodiment, the method includes the separation of various components associated with the cross-linked lipids. The methods disclosed herein allow for the isolation of multiple different components from the egg in an efficient, cost-effective manner without compromising the recovery process of the components or their subsequent utility in various applications or compositions. The compositions and isolated components obtained by the methods of the invention can be used in pharmaceutical, medical, nutritional, cosmetic or health applications.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23L 1/32 - Egg products
  • A23J 1/08 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from eggs

11.

Egg shell membrane separation

      
Application Number 12874575
Grant Number 08418943
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-09-02
First Publication Date 2011-12-15
Grant Date 2013-04-16
Owner Biova, L.L.C. (USA)
Inventor
  • Dejong, Michael
  • Vlad, Vladimir

Abstract

A method for processing unseparated egg shells includes placing unseparated egg shells in a separation tank containing fluid, applying cavitation to the unseparated egg shells in the fluid to thereby separate the egg shell membranes from the egg shells, and recovering the egg shell membranes. An apparatus for processing unseparated egg shells includes a separation tank for holding a fluid, a recirculating loop operatively connected to the separation tank, and at least one submersible mixer in the recirculating loop to recirculate the fluid and egg shell membranes and egg shells within the fluid. The apparatus further includes a membrane collection conveyor for conveying egg shell membranes from the separation tank and a shell conveyor positioned beneath the separation tank for conveying egg shells away from the separation tank.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 19/00 - Other disintegrating devices or methods

12.

BIOVAFLEX

      
Serial Number 85250814
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-02-24
Registration Date 2012-04-03
Owner BiOva, L.L.C. ()
NICE Classes  ? 05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products

Goods & Services

dietary supplement ingredient derived from water-soluble egg membrane used in nutraceuticals

13.

BIOVAPLEX

      
Serial Number 85250850
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-02-24
Registration Date 2012-04-03
Owner BiOva, L.L.C. ()
NICE Classes  ? 05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products

Goods & Services

dietary supplement ingredient derived from water-soluble egg membrane used in nutraceuticals

14.

BIOVADERM

      
Serial Number 85250876
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-02-24
Registration Date 2012-04-03
Owner BiOva, L.L.C. ()
NICE Classes  ? 03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations

Goods & Services

water-soluble egg membrane used as an ingredient for topical skin care applications

15.

Process for solubilizing protein from a proteinaceous material and compositions thereof

      
Application Number 12906290
Grant Number 08197853
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-10-18
First Publication Date 2011-02-10
Grant Date 2012-06-12
Owner Biova, L.L.C. (USA)
Inventor
  • Strohbehn, Ronald E.
  • Etzel, Lisa R.
  • Figgins, Jesse

Abstract

The process for solubilizing proteinaceous material of the present invention includes subjecting the proteinaceous material to a sufficient amount of a basic solution to obtain a supernatant that has a basic pH and exposing the supernatant to the basic solution for a sufficient length of time and temperature for hydrolysis to occur. The process also includes cooling the mixture of the supernatant and proteinaceous material and optionally acidifying the mixture. This process may also include recovering the solubilized protein from the supernatant for use in various applications. Also provided herein is a composition of solubilized proteins from eggshell membrane obtained using processes of the present invention.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 35/54 - OvariesOvaOvulesEmbryosFoetal cellsGerm cells
  • A61K 35/12 - Materials from mammalsCompositions comprising non-specified tissues or cellsCompositions comprising non-embryonic stem cellsGenetically modified cells

16.

Solubilized protein composition obtained from avian eggshell membrane

      
Application Number 12906287
Grant Number 08173174
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-10-18
First Publication Date 2011-02-10
Grant Date 2012-05-08
Owner Biova, L.L.C. (USA)
Inventor
  • Strohbehn, Ronald E.
  • Etzel, Lisa R.
  • Figgins, Jesse

Abstract

A solubilized protein composition is obtained from avian eggshell membrane without the use of proteolytic enzymes or cross-linking agents. The composition is essentially odor-free, has an ash content of less than 10% by weight of the composition and a protein content of at least 90% by weight of the composition including a mixture of solubilized proteins such as Type I collagen. Type V collagen. Type X collagen, elastin, lysozyme, ovotransferrin, desmosine, and/or B-N-acetylglucosaminidase, wherein the solubilized proteins are undenatured and retain biological activity.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 35/54 - OvariesOvaOvulesEmbryosFoetal cellsGerm cells
  • A61K 35/12 - Materials from mammalsCompositions comprising non-specified tissues or cellsCompositions comprising non-embryonic stem cellsGenetically modified cells

17.

Eggshell membrane separation method

      
Application Number 12484783
Grant Number 08056844
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-06-15
First Publication Date 2010-07-15
Grant Date 2011-11-15
Owner Biova, L.L.C. (USA)
Inventor Vlad, Vladimir

Abstract

A method for processing unseparated egg shells is provided. The method includes placing the unseparated egg shells in a fluid tank containing a fluid mixture, applying cavitation to the fluid mixture to thereby assist in separating the egg shell membranes from the egg shells, and recovering the egg shell membranes. Preferably, the fluid mixture is recirculated to thereby provide for continuous processing of unseparated egg shells. The method may further include drying the egg shell membranes to produce dried egg shell membranes which may then be vacuum packaged for storage and/or transport. The dried egg shell membranes may then be subjected to an extraction process for extracting at least one type of polypeptide from the egg shell membranes. Collagen, hyaluronic acid, or amino acids of interest may be extracted from the egg shell membrane and purified for numerous uses.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 23/10 - Separating or sorting of material, associated with crushing or disintegrating with separator arranged in discharge path of crushing or disintegrating zone

18.

Solubilized protein composition obtained from eggshell membrane

      
Application Number 12508750
Grant Number 08211477
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-07-24
First Publication Date 2010-02-04
Grant Date 2012-07-03
Owner Biova, L.L.C. (USA)
Inventor
  • Strohbehn, Ronald E.
  • Etzel, Lisa R.
  • Figgins, Jesse I.

Abstract

The process for solubilizing proteinaceous material of the present invention includes subjecting the proteinaceous material to a sufficient amount of a basic solution to obtain a supernatant that has a basic pH and exposing the supernatant to the basic solution for a sufficient length of time and temperature for hydrolysis to occur. The process also includes cooling the mixture of the supernatant and proteinaceous material and optionally acidifying the mixture. This process may also include recovering the solubilized protein from the supernatant for use in various applications. Also provided herein is a composition of solubilized proteins from eggshell membrane obtained using processes of the present invention.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 35/54 - OvariesOvaOvulesEmbryosFoetal cellsGerm cells
  • A61K 35/12 - Materials from mammalsCompositions comprising non-specified tissues or cellsCompositions comprising non-embryonic stem cellsGenetically modified cells

19.

Eggshell membrane separation method

      
Application Number 12512453
Grant Number 07954733
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-07-30
First Publication Date 2009-12-10
Grant Date 2011-06-07
Owner Biova, L.L.C. (USA)
Inventor Vlad, Vladimir

Abstract

A method for processing unseparated egg shells is provided. The method includes placing the unseparated egg shells in a fluid tank containing a fluid mixture, applying cavitation to the fluid mixture to thereby assist in separating the egg shell membranes from the egg shells, and recovering the egg shell membranes. Preferably, the fluid mixture is recirculated to thereby provide for continuous processing of unseparated egg shells. The method may further include drying the egg shell membranes to produce dried egg shell membranes which may then be vacuum packaged for storage and/or transport. The dried egg shell membranes may then be subjected to an extraction process for extracting at least one type of polypeptide from the egg shell membranes. Collagen, hyaluronic acid, or amino acids of interest may be extracted from the egg shell membrane and purified for numerous uses.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B02C 19/00 - Other disintegrating devices or methods

20.

Process for solubilizing protein from a proteinaceous material and compositions thereof

      
Application Number 12253719
Grant Number 08197852
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-10-17
First Publication Date 2009-04-23
Grant Date 2012-06-12
Owner Biova, L.L.C. (USA)
Inventor
  • Strohbehn, Ronald E.
  • Etzel, Lisa R.
  • Figgins, Jesse

Abstract

The process for solubilizing proteinaceous material of the present invention includes subjecting the proteinaceous material to a sufficient amount of a basic solution to obtain a supernatant that has a basic pH and exposing the supernatant to the basic solution for a sufficient length of time and temperature for hydrolysis to occur. The process also includes cooling the mixture of the supernatant and proteinaceous material and optionally acidifying the mixture. This process may also include recovering the solubilized protein from the supernatant for use in various applications. Also provided herein is a composition of solubilized proteins from eggshell membrane obtained using processes of the present invention.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 35/54 - OvariesOvaOvulesEmbryosFoetal cellsGerm cells
  • A61K 35/12 - Materials from mammalsCompositions comprising non-specified tissues or cellsCompositions comprising non-embryonic stem cellsGenetically modified cells

21.

NOVEL PROCESS FOR SOLUBILIZING PROTEIN FROM A PROTEINACEOUS MATERIAL AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF

      
Application Number US2008080336
Publication Number 2009/052396
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-10-17
Publication Date 2009-04-23
Owner BIOVA, L.L.C. (USA)
Inventor
  • Strohbehn, Ronald, E.
  • Figgins, Jesse
  • Etzel, Lisa, R.

Abstract

The process for solubilizing proteinaceous material of the present invention includes subjecting the proteinaceous material to a sufficient amount of a basic solution to obtain a supernatant that has a basic pH and exposing the supernatant to the basic solution for a sufficient length of time and temperature for hydrolysis to occur. The process also includes cooling the mixture of the supernatant and proteinaceous material and optionally acidifying the mixture. This process may also include recovering the solubilized protein from the supernatant for use in various applications. Also provided herein is a composition of solubilized proteins from eggshell membrane obtained using processes of the present invention.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23J 1/10 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from hair, feathers, horn, skins, leather, bones, or the like
  • A23L 1/31 - Meat products; Meat meal 
  • A23L 1/39 - Soups; Sauces (A23L 1/238, A23L 1/24 take precedence);;

22.

Method of separating components of technical eggs, edible eggs, yolk and whites and products therefrom

      
Application Number 11971802
Grant Number 08080272
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-01-09
First Publication Date 2008-08-28
Grant Date 2011-12-20
Owner Biova, L.L.C. (USA)
Inventor
  • Strohbehn, Ronald E.
  • Figgins, Jesse I.

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for the separation of various components from eggs. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods for the separation of proteins and lipids from eggs, including technical eggs (inedible) or edible eggs, yolks or whites, which comprises cross-linking the lipids of eggs with a cross-linking reagent. In an embodiment, the method includes separating the proteins from the cross-linked lipids. In an embodiment, the method includes the separation of various components associated with the cross-linked lipids. The methods disclosed herein allow for the isolation of multiple different components from the egg in an efficient, cost-effective manner without compromising the recovery process of the components or their subsequent utility in various applications or compositions. The compositions and isolated components obtained by the methods of the invention can be used in pharmaceutical, medical, nutritional, cosmetic or health applications.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23J 1/09 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from eggs separating yolks from whites
  • A23L 1/32 - Egg products
  • C07K 1/14 - ExtractionSeparationPurification
  • C07K 1/16 - ExtractionSeparationPurification by chromatography
  • C07K 1/30 - ExtractionSeparationPurification by precipitation
  • C07K 1/34 - ExtractionSeparationPurification by filtration, ultrafiltration or reverse osmosis

23.

A METHOD OF SEPARATING COMPONENTS OF TECHNICAL EGGS, EDIBLE EGGS, YOLK AND WHITES AND PRODUCTS THEREFROM

      
Application Number US2008050653
Publication Number 2008/086431
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-01-09
Publication Date 2008-07-17
Owner BIOVA, L.L.C. (USA)
Inventor
  • Strohbehn, Ronald, E.
  • Figgins, Jesse, I.

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for the separation of various components from eggs. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods for the separation of proteins and lipids from eggs, including technical eggs (inedible) or edible eggs, yolks or whites, which comprises cross-linking the lipids of eggs with a cross-linking reagent. In an embodiment, the method includes separating the proteins from the cross-linked lipids. In an embodiment, the method includes the separation of various components associated with the cross-linked lipids. The methods disclosed herein allow for the isolation of multiple different components from the egg in an efficient, cost-effective manner without compromising the recovery process of the componentss or their subsequent utility in various applications or compositions. The compositions and isolated components obtained by the methods of the invention can be used in pharmaceutical, medical, nutritional, cosmetic or health applications.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23B 5/00 - Preservation of eggs or egg products

24.

Method of separating components of technical eggs, edible eggs, yolk and whites and products therefrom

      
Application Number 11971796
Grant Number 08133521
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-01-09
First Publication Date 2008-07-10
Grant Date 2012-03-13
Owner Biova, L.L.C. (USA)
Inventor
  • Strohbehn, Ronald E.
  • Figgins, Jesse I.

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for the separation of various components from eggs. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods for the separation of proteins and lipids from eggs, including technical eggs (inedible) or edible eggs, yolks or whites, which comprises cross-linking the lipids of eggs with a cross-linking reagent. In an embodiment, the method includes separating the proteins from the cross-linked lipids. In an embodiment, the method includes the separation of various components associated with the cross-linked lipids. The methods disclosed herein allow for the isolation of multiple different components from the egg in an efficient, cost-effective manner without compromising the recovery process of the components or their subsequent utility in various applications or compositions. The compositions and isolated components obtained by the methods of the invention can be used in pharmaceutical, medical, nutritional, cosmetic or health applications.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23J 1/09 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from eggs separating yolks from whites
  • A23L 1/32 - Egg products
  • C07K 1/14 - ExtractionSeparationPurification
  • C07K 1/16 - ExtractionSeparationPurification by chromatography
  • C07K 1/30 - ExtractionSeparationPurification by precipitation
  • C07K 1/34 - ExtractionSeparationPurification by filtration, ultrafiltration or reverse osmosis

25.

BIOVA

      
Serial Number 77978177
Status Registered
Filing Date 2007-11-15
Registration Date 2010-06-15
Owner BiOva, L.L.C. ()
NICE Classes  ? 01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use

Goods & Services

Ingredients for use in the manufacture of industrial, pharmaceutical, nutritional, dietary and medicinal products, namely, eggshell membranes and nutrients isolated from eggshell membranes

26.

AVIAN EGGSHELL MEMBRANE POLYPEPTIDE EXTRACTION VIA FERMENTATION PROCESS

      
Application Number US2006023961
Publication Number 2007/002074
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-06-21
Publication Date 2007-01-04
Owner BIOVA, L.L.C. (USA)
Inventor Vlad, Vladimir

Abstract

A method of extracting a polypeptide from avian eggshell membranes. The method includes fermenting the avian eggshell membranes in a fermentation process, harvesting a fermented product, and processing the fermented product to extract the polypeptide. Prior to fermentation, the eggshell membranes are separated. Optionally, the eggshell membranes are dried. The processing of the fermented product can extract collagen, amino acids, or other high value polypeptides. Separating the eggshell membranes from eggshells may be performed using an acidic solution to assist in eliminating contaminants.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 9/64 - Organic coatings containing proteins or derivatives thereof
  • A61K 8/98 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing materials, or derivatives thereof, of undetermined constitution of animal origin

27.

Eggshell membrane separation method

      
Application Number 11333697
Grant Number 07584909
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-01-17
First Publication Date 2006-07-20
Grant Date 2009-09-08
Owner Biova, L.L.C. (USA)
Inventor Vlad, Vladimir

Abstract

A method for processing unseparated egg shells is provided. The method includes placing the unseparated egg shells in a fluid tank containing a fluid mixture, applying cavitation to the fluid mixture to thereby assist in separating the egg shell membranes from the egg shells, and recovering the egg shell membranes. Preferably, the fluid mixture is recirculated to thereby provide for continuous processing of unseparated egg shells. The method may further include drying the egg shell membranes to produce dried egg shell membranes which may then be vacuum packaged for storage and/or transport. The dried egg shell membranes may then be subjected to an extraction process for extracting at least one type of polypeptide from the egg shell membranes. Collagen, hyaluronic acid, or amino acids of interest may be extracted from the egg shell membrane and purified for numerous uses.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47J 19/06 - Juice presses for vegetables
  • B02C 11/00 - Other auxiliary devices or accessories specially adapted for grain mills
  • B09B 3/00 - Destroying solid waste or transforming solid waste into something useful or harmless