Patents by Inventor John Alvey

John Alvey 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).

  • Publication number: 20180235269
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lipid source for nutritional compositions, comprising an enriched lipid fraction which comprises structured fat globules. The enriched lipid fraction provides fat globules having a desired size and fatty acid composition and may be stabilized by components such as phospholipids, cholesterol, milk-fat globule membrane protein and combinations thereof. Additionally, the disclosure relates to methods of supporting lipid digestion in a pediatric subject by providing a nutritional composition comprising an enriched lipid fraction having structured fat globules that are more accessible to lipases. The chemical composition, size and structure of the fat globules may improve digestion. The disclosed nutritional compositions may provide additive and or/synergistic beneficial health effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Dattatreya Banavara, John Alvey
  • Patent number: 9980506
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lipid source for nutritional compositions, comprising an enriched lipid fraction which comprises structured fat globules. The enriched lipid fraction provides fat globules having a desired size and fatty acid composition and may be stabilized by components such as phospholipids, cholesterol, milk-fat globule membrane protein and combinations thereof. Additionally, the disclosure relates to methods of supporting lipid digestion in a pediatric subject by providing a nutritional composition comprising an enriched lipid fraction having structured fat globules that are more accessible to lipases. The chemical composition, size and structure of the fat globules may improve digestion. The disclosed nutritional compositions may provide additive and or/synergistic beneficial health effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.
    Inventors: Dattatreya Banavara, John Alvey, Juan Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 9661874
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lipid source for nutritional compositions, comprising an enriched lipid fraction which comprises structured fat globules. The enriched lipid fraction provides fat globules having a desired size and fatty acid composition and may be stabilized by components such as phospholipids, cholesterol, milk-fat globule membrane protein and combinations thereof. Additionally, the disclosure relates to methods of supporting lipid digestion in a pediatric subject by providing a nutritional composition comprising an enriched lipid fraction having structured fat globules that are more accessible to lipases. The chemical composition, size and structure of the fat globules may improve digestion. The disclosed nutritional compositions may provide additive and or/synergistic beneficial health effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Mead Johnson Nutrition Company
    Inventors: Dattatreya Banavara, John Alvey, Juan Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20140378419
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides nutritional compositions comprising docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (ARA). The nutritional compositions may comprise an emulsion of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (ARA), and are suitable for enteral delivery as a nutritional supplement or for oral delivery as a human milk or infant formula fortifier. Additionally, the present disclosure provides methods for delivering nutrients to subjects requiring small-volume nutritional support, such as preterm infants. The nutritional compositions are useful, for example, in correcting nutritional deficiencies by increasing a subject's intake of nutrients, such as ?-3 or ?-6 long-chain polyunsaturated acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: John Alvey, Carol Berseth, Deborah Schade
  • Publication number: 20140255365
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an oral electrolyte solution comprising lactoferrin. Lactoferrin may promote intestinal healing during a bout of diarrhea in a pediatric subject, thereby reducing the duration of diarrhea symptoms. Additionally, the oral electrolyte solutions disclosed herein may comprise Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, vitamin B3 and/or a source of zinc. The disclosure further relates to methods of reducing the duration of diarrhea symptoms and reducing gastrointestinal irritation in a pediatric subject by providing an oral electrolyte solution comprising lactoferrin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Mead Johnson Nutrition Company
    Inventors: Juan M. Gonzalez, Dattatreya Banavara, John Alvey
  • Publication number: 20140255537
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a nutritional composition comprising a fat source that includes an enriched lipid fraction derived from milk. The enriched lipid fraction may contain saturated fatty acids, trans-fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, CLAs, BCFAs, cholesterol, milk fat globule membrane proteins, gangliosides, and mixtures thereof. The enriched lipid fraction may exhibit additive or synergistic beneficial health effects when consumed. The disclosure further relates to methods of providing a nutritional composition comprising an enriched lipid fraction to targeted subjects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventors: DATTATREYA BANAVARA, ZEINA JOUNI, JOHN ALVEY, JUAN GONZALEZ
  • Publication number: 20140255538
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lipid source for nutritional compositions, comprising an enriched lipid fraction which comprises structured fat globules. The enriched lipid fraction provides fat globules having a desired size and fatty acid composition and may be stabilized by components such as phospholipids, cholesterol, milk-fat globule membrane protein and combinations thereof. Additionally, the disclosure relates to methods of supporting lipid digestion in a pediatric subject by providing a nutritional composition comprising an enriched lipid fraction having structured fat globules that are more accessible to lipases. The chemical composition, size and structure of the fat globules may improve digestion. The disclosed nutritional compositions may provide additive and or/synergistic beneficial health effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Mead Johnson Nutrition Company
    Inventors: Dattatreya Banavara, John Alvey, Juan Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20140255539
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lipid source for nutritional compositions, comprising an enriched lipid fraction which comprises structured fat globules. The enriched lipid fraction provides fat globules having a desired size and fatty acid composition and may be stabilized by components such as phospholipids, cholesterol, milk-fat globule membrane protein and combinations thereof. Additionally, the disclosure relates to methods of supporting lipid digestion in a pediatric subject by providing a nutritional composition comprising an enriched lipid fraction having structured fat globules that are more accessible to lipases. The chemical composition, size and structure of the fat globules may improve digestion. The disclosed nutritional compositions may provide additive and or/synergistic beneficial health effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Mead Johnson Nutrition Company
    Inventors: Dattatreya Banavara, John Alvey, Juan Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20110208153
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides formulations and methods for delivering water-soluble and lipid-soluble nutrients for preventing or correcting nutrient deficiencies to subjects requiring small-volume nutritional support, such as preterm infants. The formulations may comprise an emulsion of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) stabilized by a protein emulsifier, such as ?-lactalbumin, and may further comprise other valuable nutrients, such as arachidonic acid (ARA), arginine, glutamine, arginyl-glutamine dipeptide and/or alanyl-glutamine dipeptide. The formulation is useful, for example, for correcting nutritional deficiencies by increasing a subject's intake of nutrients such as ?-3 or ?-6 long-chain polyunsaturated acids, proteins, peptides, vitamins, minerals, other fatty acids, and/or essential amino acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventor: John Alvey
  • Publication number: 20100104727
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a processing method and a selection of ingredients that will retain TGF-? levels, bioactivity, and/or bioavailability in a liquid nutritional product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: Mead Johnson & Co.
    Inventors: Juan M. Gonzalez, Dattatreya Banavara, John A. Alvey