Patents by Inventor Catherine D. Johnson

Catherine D. Johnson 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).

  • Patent number: 7601370
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of controlling body weight in estrogen-insufficient women by administering compositions comprising (A) those dried fruit solids that inherently comprise flavonoids, hydroxycinnamic acids, and a fiber component of which at least about 20% by weight is soluble fiber, and (B) a soluble, indigestible oligosaccharide in addition to any soluble fiber inherently in the dried fruit solids. The dried fruit solids may also be characterized as those selected from dried plum, dried grape, dried date, or dried fig. Administration of dried fruit solids (e.g., dried plum solids) in combination with soluble indigestible oligosaccharides (e.g., fructooligosaccharides) are surprisingly effective in controlling body weight gain in estrogen-insufficient women.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventor: Catherine D. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20090011078
    Abstract: Disclosed are nutritional compositions and methods of using the compositions for treating or preventing osteoporosis. The compositions comprise (A) those dried fruit solids that inherently comprise flavonoids, hydroxycinnamic acids, and a fiber component of which at least about 20% by weight is soluble fiber, and (B) a soluble, indigestible oligosaccharide in addition to any soluble fiber inherently in the dried fruit solids. The dried fruit solids may also be characterized as those selected from dried plum, dried grape, dried date, or dried fig. The combination of dried fruit solids (e.g., dried plum solids) and soluble indigestible oligosaccharides (e.g., fructooligosaccharides) have been found to be surprisingly more effective in affecting bone mineral density than either component when used alone, thus allowing for reduced concentrations of such ingredients in a nutritional product form such as a beverage or solid nutritional bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventor: Catherine D. Johnson
  • Patent number: 7435431
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of controlling body weight in estrogen-insufficient women by administering compositions comprising (A) those dried fruit solids that inherently comprise flavonoids, hydroxycinnamic acids, and a fiber component of which at least about 20% by weight is soluble fiber, and (B) a soluble, indigestible oligosaccharide in addition to any soluble fiber inherently in the dried fruit solids. The dried fruit solids may also be characterized as those selected from dried plum, dried grape, dried date, or dried fig. Administration of dried fruit solids (e.g., dried plum solids) in combination with soluble indigestible oligosaccharides (e.g., fructooligosaccharides) are surprisingly effective in controlling body weight gain in estrogen-insufficient women.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventor: Catherine D. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20080242592
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of controlling body weight in estrogen-insufficient women by administering compositions comprising (A) those dried fruit solids that inherently comprise flavonoids, hydroxycinnamic acids, and a fiber component of which at least about 20% by weight is soluble fiber, and (B) a soluble, indigestible oligosaccharide in addition to any soluble fiber inherently in the dried fruit solids. The dried fruit solids may also be characterized as those selected from dried plum, dried grape, dried date, or dried fig. Administration of dried fruit solids (e.g., dried plum solids) in combination with soluble indigestible oligosaccharides (e.g., fructooligosaccharides) are surprisingly effective in controlling body weight gain in estrogen-insufficient women.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventor: Catherine D. Johnson
  • Patent number: 5609897
    Abstract: A powdered beverage concentrate contains a source of calcium, vitamin D, a stabilizing gum such as gum arabic, and vegetable oil. A beverage can be made by reconstituting the beverage concentrate with water, fruit juice, or any other suitable liquid matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Michael A. Chandler, Normanella T. DeWille, Terrence B. Mazer, Robert J. Ragan, Gregory A. Snowden, Maureen E. Geraghty, Catherine D. Johnson, Lonnie R. Drayer
  • Patent number: 5597595
    Abstract: A liquid beverage concentrate and a beverage containing the concentrate are aqueous matrices fortified with calcium and vitamin D. The water soluble vitamin D is kept in suspension by a gum and a vegetable oil. The beverage may be carbonated or non-carbonated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1997
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Normanella T. DeWille, Michael A. Chandler, Terrence B. Mazer, Robert J. Ragan, Gregory A. Snowden, Maureen E. Geraghty, Catherine D. Johnson