Patents by Inventor Maria Catherine Tasker

Maria Catherine Tasker 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).

  • Satiety inducing composition
    Patent number: 7618648
    Abstract: The invention provides the use of a whey protein and/or whey protein hydrolysate which stimulate the cellular release of the satiety peptides choleocystokinin and glucagon-like-peptide in the preparation of edible compositions. The edible compositions can be used to control body weight and have beneficial effects on satiety. Edible compositions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: UNILEVER Bestfoods, North America division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Cinderella Christina Gerhardt, Maria Catherine Tasker
  • Use of prenylated flavones
    Patent number: 7179837
    Abstract: Flavones with an isoprenyl group in the 8-position possess very good anti-inflammatory properties and can also be used to treat/prevent/cure skin-disorders when applied in food compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Lipton, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Mark Donovan, Martin Richard Green, Maria Catherine Tasker, Paula Rachel Yates
  • Use of hop components in foods
    Publication number: 20040156950
    Abstract: The invention provides food products with anti-inflammatory and/or anti-ageing properties prepared by incorporating therein an effective amount of isoxanthohumol and/or xanthohumol. Isoxanthouhumol is especially preferred. Also provided is a method of administering isoxanthohumol and/or xanthohumol to persons in need of the intake of an anti-inflammatory and/or anti-ageing component. Food products provided include spreads, dressings, mayonnaises, ice creams, cream alternatives, health bars, health drinks, sports drinks, chocolates, confectionery, bakery products, soups, cereals, sauces, fillings and coatings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2004
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: Martin Richard Green, Mark Richards, Maria Catherine Tasker
  • Use of lignans in foods
    Publication number: 20040156881
    Abstract: The invention provides the use of one or more health components selected from the group of lignans, in particular lignans derived from flaxseed, enterolactone, enterodiol and precursors thereof, in particular secoisolariciresinol and matairesinol in the production of foods with anti-inflammatory and/or anti-ageing properties. Also provided is a method of administering such components to persons in need of the intake of an anti-inflammatory and/or anti-ageing component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2004
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: Aedin Cassidy, Martin Richard Green, Mark Richards, Maria Catherine Tasker
  • Blends of isoflavones and flavones
    Patent number: 6617349
    Abstract: Blends of quercetin and isoflavones from the group consisting of genestein, daidzein and glycetin display synergistic effects when applied as anti-inflammatory agent or as skin agent in particular for anti ageing purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: Lipton, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Richard Green, Anne Hailes, Maria Catherine Tasker, Paula Rachel Yates
  • Use of prenylated flavones
    Patent number: 6589982
    Abstract: Flavones with an isoprenyl group in the 8-position possess very good anti-inflammatory properties and can also be used to treat/prevent/cure skin-disorders when applied in food compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Lipton, division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Mark Donovan, Martin Richard Green, Maria Catherine Tasker, Paula Rachel Yates
  • Use of prenylated flavones
    Publication number: 20020110579
    Abstract: Flavones with an isoprenyl group in the 8-position possess very good anti-inflammatory properties and can also be used to treat/prevent/cure skin-disorders when applied in food compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Applicant: Lipton, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Mark Donovan, Martin Richard Green, Maria Catherine Tasker, Paula Rachel Yates
  • Blends of isoflavones and flavones
    Publication number: 20020068121
    Abstract: Blends of quercetin and isoflavones from the group consisting of genestein, daidzein and glycetin display synergistic effects when applied as anti-inflammatory agent or as skin agent in particular for anti ageing purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2001
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Applicant: Lipton, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Richard Green, Anne Hailes, Maria Catherine Tasker, Paula Rachel Yates