Patents by Inventor Marc L. Masor

Marc L. Masor 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: 8697115
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method of improving the antioxidant status of an infant. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of improving the antioxidant status of an infant by administering a mixture of natural tocopherols. The natural tocopherol mixture is an effective blend of ?- and ?-tocopherol. For ease of administration and improved taste, the mixture of natural tocopherols are typically delivered in vehicle which may be in the form, for example, of a tablet, capsule, liquid, and nutritional formula. The present invention also relates to a method of improving the antioxidant status of an infant by supplementing the lactating woman wherein the supplemented breast milk is fed to the infant. Additionally, the present invention relates to a method of improving the antioxidant status of a newborn infant by supplementing the pregnant woman.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Bridget Barrett-Reis, Marc L. Masor
  • Patent number: 7090862
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method of improving the antioxidant status of an infant. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of improving the antioxidant status of an infant by administering a mixture of natural tocopherols. The natural tocopherol mixture is an effective blend of ?- and ?-tocopherol. For ease of administration and improved taste, the mixture of natural tocopherols are typically delivered in vehicle which may be in the form, for example, of a tablet, capsule, liquid, and nutritional formula. The present invention also relates to a method of improving the antioxidant status of an infant by supplementing the lactating woman wherein the supplemented breast milk is fed to the infant. Additionally, the present invention relates to a method of improving the antioxidant status of a newborn infant by supplementing the pregnant woman.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Bridget Barrett-Reis, Marc L. Masor
  • Patent number: 6849268
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for increasing the bone mineralization of a human, and more preferably an infant or toddler. The method comprises administering to said human a source of calcium and a fat blend that is low in palmitic acid. The enhanced mineralization results in the production of a higher peak bone mass and correspondingly lowers the incidence of osteoporosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: John B. Lasekan, Marc L. Masor, Michael B. Montalto, John D. Benson
  • Publication number: 20040062820
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for increasing the bone mineralization of a human, and more preferably an infant or toddler. The method comprises administering to said human a source of calcium and a fat blend that is low in palmitic acid. The enhanced mineralization results in the production of a higher peak bone mass and correspondingly lowers the incidence of osteoporosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: John B. Lasekan, Marc L. Masor, Michael B. Montalto, John D. Benson
  • Patent number: 6620427
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for increasing the bone mineralization of a human, and more preferably an infant or toddler. The method comprises administering to said human a source of calcium and a fat blend that is low in palmitic acid. The enhanced mineralization results in the production of a higher peak bone mass and correspondingly lowers the incidence of osteoporosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: John B. Lasekan, Marc L. Masor, Michael B. Montalto, John D. Benson
  • Publication number: 20030171433
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an improved infant formula containing a lipid blend that softens the firmer stools associated with typical infant formula. A specific formula in accordance with the invention comprises carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals and a lipid mixture of high oleic safflower oil, soy oil and coconut oil at specific levels and ratios. The invention also discloses novel mixtures of fatty acids that provides infant stool patterns more closely resembling the breast-fed infant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventors: Matthew A. Kuchan, Marc L. Masor, Debra L. Ponder, Robin J. Halter, John D. Benson
  • Patent number: 6596767
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an improved infant formula containing a lipid blend that softens the firmer stools associated with typical infant formula. A specific formula in accordance with the invention comprises carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals and a lipid mixture of high oleic safflower oil, soy oil and coconut oil at specific levels and ratios. The invention also discloses novel mixtures of fatty acids that provides infant stool patterns more closely resembling the breast-fed infant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Marc L. Masor, Debra L. Ponder, John D. Benson, Gary E. Katz
  • Publication number: 20030104078
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method of improving the antioxidant status of an infant. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of improving the antioxidant status of an infant by administering a mixture of natural tocopherols. The natural tocopherol mixture is an effective blend of &agr;- and &ggr;-tocopherol. For ease of administration and improved taste, the mixture of natural tocopherols are typically delivered in vehicle which may be in the form, for example, of a tablet, capsule, liquid, and nutritional formula. The present invention also relates to a method of improving the antioxidant status of an infant by supplementing the lactating woman wherein the supplemented breast milk is fed to the infant. Additionally, the present invention relates to a method of improving the antioxidant status of a newborn infant by supplementing the pregnant woman.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventors: Bridget Barrett-Reis, Marc L. Masor
  • Publication number: 20030026860
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for increasing the bone mineralization of a human, and more preferably an infant or toddler. The method comprises administering to said human a source of calcium and a fat blend that is low in palmitic acid. The enhanced mineralization results in the production of a higher peak bone mass and correspondingly lowers the incidence of osteoporosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: John B. Lasekan, Marc L. Masor, Michael B. Montalto, John D. Benson
  • Publication number: 20010029267
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an improved infant formula containing a lipid blend that softens the firmer stools associated with typical infant formula. A specific formula in accordance with the invention comprises carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals and a lipid mixture of high oleic safflower oil, soy oil and coconut oil at specific levels and ratios. The invention also discloses novel mixtures of fatty acids that provides infant stool patterns more closely resembling the breast-fed infant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Publication date: October 11, 2001
    Inventors: Matthew A. Kuchan, Marc L. Masor, Debral L. Ponder, Robin J. Halter, John D. Benson, Gary E. Katz
  • Patent number: 6248784
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an improved infant formula containing a lipid blend that softens the firmer stools associated with typical infant formula. A specific formula in accordance with the invention comprises carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals and a lipid mixture of high oleic safflower oil, soy oil and coconut oil at specific levels and ratios. The invention also discloses novel mixtures of fatty acids that provides infant stool patterns more closley resembling the breast-fed infant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Matthew A. Kuchan, Marc L. Masor, Debra L. Ponder, Robin J. Halter, John D. Benson, Gary E. Katz
  • Patent number: 6136858
    Abstract: The invention is directed to an improved infant formula containing a lipid blend that softens the firmer stools associated with typical infant formula. A specific formula in accordance with the invention comprises carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals and a lipid mixture of high oleic safflower oil, soy oil and coconut oil at specific levels and ratios. The invention also discloses novel mixtures of fatty acids that provides infant stool patterns more closely resembling the breast-fed infant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Matthew A. Kuchan, Marc L. Masor, Debra L. Ponder, Robin J. Halter, John D. Benson, Gary E. Katz
  • Patent number: 5602109
    Abstract: An improved enteral nutritional formula containing ribo-nucleotide equivalents (RNA, mono-, di- and triphosphate nucleotides, nucleosides and adjuncts such as activated sugars) at a level of at least 10 mg/100 Kcal (kilocalorie) of formula is disclosed. The formula comprises carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins and minerals and four (4) ribo-nucleotide equivalents at specific levels and ratios. The invention also discloses novel methods of production and analytical techniques. This invention also provides a dietary formula that enhances the immune system and alleviates diarrhea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1997
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Marc L. Masor, Milo D. Hilty
  • Patent number: 5492899
    Abstract: An improved enteral nutritional formula containing ribo-nucleotide equivalents (RNA, mono-, di- and triphosphate nucleotides, nucleosides and adjuncts such as activated sugars) at a level of at least 10 mg/100 Kcal (kilocalorie) of formula is disclosed. The formula comprises carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins and minerals and four (4) ribo-nucleotide equivalents at specific levels and ratios. The invention also discloses novel methods of production and analytical techniques. An infant formula containing cytidine nucleotide equivalents in the range of 29 to 39 mg/liter of formula, uridine nucleotide equivalents in the range of 15 to 20 mg/liter of formula, adenosine nucleotide equivalents in the range of 10 to 15 mg/liter of formula and guanosine nucleotide equivalents in the range of 14 to 20 mg/liter of formula provides a dietary formula that enhances the immune system and alleviates diarrhea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1996
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Marc L. Masor, James L. Leach, Bruce E. Molitor, John D. Benson, Jeffrey H. Baxter
  • Patent number: 5488039
    Abstract: An improved enteral nutritional formula containing ribo-nucleotide equivalents (RNA, mono-, di- and triphosphate nucleotides, nucleosides and adjuncts such as activated sugars) at a level of at least 10 mg/100 Kcal (kilocalorie) of formula is disclosed. The formula comprises carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins and minerals and four (4) ribo-nucleotide equivalents at specific levels and ratios. The invention also discloses novel methods of production and analytical techniques. This invention also provides a dietary formula that enhances the immune system and alleviates diarrhea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1996
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Marc L. Masor, Gary E. Katz, Douglas G. Bynum