Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Antigen – epitope – or other immunospecific immunoeffector – Combination of antigens from multiple bacterial species
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-19
2010-06-08
Graser, Jennifer E (Department: 1645)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Antigen, epitope, or other immunospecific immunoeffector
Combination of antigens from multiple bacterial species
C424S234100, C424S246100, C424S093100, C424S093300, C424S093440, C424S093460, C424S093462
Reexamination Certificate
active
07731976
ABSTRACT:
A method of treating irritable bowel syndrome using a probiotic composition including the bacilli (1)Bacillus subtilis, (2)Bacillus coagulans, and (3)Enterococcus faecium. The composition may further include a carrier medium, such as fructo-oligo-saccharides (FOS), as incorporated in a dose form such as a pill, capsule, powder or sachet. The compositions of the invention may be usefully employed as health or nutritional supplements, food additives, or therapeutic agents for combating a wide variety of physiological disorders.
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Cobb Alyson
Cobb Mark L.
Cobb and Company, LLP
Graser Jennifer E
Hultquist Steven J.
Intellectual Property / Technology Law
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