Patents by Inventor Eva Arrigoni

Eva Arrigoni 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: 7091194
    Abstract: A method for selectively increasing the production of propionate in the gastro-intestinal tract of a mammal. The method includes the step of enterally administering to the mammal a nutritional composition which contains dextran. Increasing the propionate production results in decreased blood cholesterol levels, decreased blood triglyceride levels, decreased very low density lipoprotein levels, increased high density lipoprotein levels, and increased insulin sensitivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Alfred Jann, Eva Arrigoni, Florence Rochat, Daniel Schmid, Anne Bauche