Patents by Inventor Paivi Kuusisto

Paivi Kuusisto 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: 11771674
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an edible composition comprising plant sterol ester and/or plant stanol ester and triglyceride fat usable for lowering serum LDL cholesterol. The composition further comprises oligosaccharides and sugars. The composition can preferably be used in dietary supplements, fillings and toppings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: RAISIO NUTRITION LTD
    Inventors: Päivi Kuusisto, Ingmar Wester
  • Publication number: 20200276147
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an edible composition comprising plant sterol ester and/or plant stanol ester and triglyceride fat usable for lowering serum LDL cholesterol. The composition further comprises oligosaccharides and sugars. The composition can preferably be used in dietary supplements, fillings and toppings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Applicant: Raisio Nutrition Ltd.
    Inventors: Päivi KUUSISTO, Ingmar WESTER
  • Patent number: 10695313
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an edible composition comprising plant sterol ester and/or plant stanol ester and triglyceride fat usable for lowering serum LDL cholesterol. The composition further comprises oligosaccharides and sugars. The composition can preferably be used in dietary supplements, fillings and toppings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: RAISIO NUTRITION LTD
    Inventors: Päivi Kuusisto, Ingmar Wester
  • Patent number: 10668086
    Abstract: The invention relates to a capsule consisting of a shell and a filling, which contains plant sterol ester and/or plant stanol ester and emulsifier. The capsule is suitable for lowering serum LDL cholesterol level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: RAISIO NUTRITION LTD
    Inventors: Päivi Kuusisto, Ingmar Wester, Leena Koponen, Jari Ekblom, Jouni Niemela
  • Publication number: 20200108079
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a serum LDL cholesterol lowering edible product containing plant sterol ester and/or plant stanol ester, and especially to a dietary supplement product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Applicant: RAISIO NUTRITION LTD
    Inventors: Ingmar WESTER, Paivi KUUSISTO, Jouni Reijo Kalevi NIEMELA, Tuula FORBOM, Kurt I. DRAGET, Andrzej SIWEK, Kamilla LUNDHAUG, Jan Erik OLSEN
  • Patent number: 10532060
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a serum LDL cholesterol lowering edible product containing plant sterol ester and/or plant stanol ester, and especially to a dietary supplement product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Raisio Nutrition Ltd.
    Inventors: Ingmar Wester, Paivi Kuusisto, Jouni Reijo Kalevi Niemela, Tuula Forbom, Kurt I. Draget, Andrzej Siwek, Kamilla Lundhaug, Jan Erik Olsen
  • Publication number: 20170224707
    Abstract: The invention relates to a capsule consisting of a shell and a filling, which contains plant sterol ester and/or plant stanol ester and emulsifier. The capsule is suitable for lowering serum LDL cholesterol level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Applicant: RAISIO NUTRITION LTD
    Inventors: Päivi KUUSISTO, Ingmar WESTER, Leena KOPONEN, Jari EKBLOM, Jouni NIEMELA
  • Publication number: 20170065616
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a serum LDL cholesterol lowering edible product containing plant sterol ester and/or plant stanol ester, and especially to a dietary supplement product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Ingmar WESTER, Paivi KUUSISTO, Jouni NIEMELA, Tuula FORBOM, Kurt I. DRAGET, Andrzej SIWEK, Kamillla LUNDHAUG, Jan Erik OLSEN
  • Publication number: 20160174599
    Abstract: A beverage comprising protein, plant sterol ester and/or plant stanol ester, a fruit and/or vegetable preparation, and a stabiliser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Ritva LAHTINEN, Paivi KUUSISTO, Leena KOPONEN
  • Publication number: 20160143334
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an edible composition comprising plant sterol ester and/or plant stanol ester and triglyceride fat usable for lowering serum LDL cholesterol. The composition further comprises oligosaccharides and sugars. The composition can preferably be used in dietary supplements, fillings and toppings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Applicant: RAISIO NUTRITION LTD
    Inventors: Päivi KUUSISTO, Ingmar WESTER
  • Patent number: 9295267
    Abstract: A beverage including protein, plant sterol ester and/or plant stanol ester, a fruit and/or vegetable preparation, and a stabilizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: RAISIO NUTRITION LTD
    Inventors: Ritva Lahtinen, Paivi Kuusisto, Leena Koponen
  • Patent number: 9179690
    Abstract: The present invention relates to edible products with masked bitter, sour and/or astringent taste. The new products comprise a sweetening agent and from 0.2 to 25% by weight plant sterol ester, wherein the amount of sweetening agent is reduced as compared to a regular product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: RAISIO NUTRITION LTD.
    Inventors: Anniina Honkanen, Päivi Kuusisto, Ritva Lahtinen, Leena Koponen
  • Patent number: 8507023
    Abstract: A method for improving the stability of a drink includes providing an oat based material, which contains from 0.01% to 40% by dry weight of starch, which includes a degraded starch present in an amount from 20 wt. % to 100 wt. % of the starch. The degraded starch includes an amyloglucosidase-degraded starch. A berry juice selected from a group is mixed with the oat based material and water to obtain a drink comprising the berry juice in an amount from 5 to 40% by weight, the oat based material as dry matter in an amount from 3 to 30% by weight and the starch in an amount of 0.01% to 2.5% by weight of the starch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Raisio Nutrition Ltd
    Inventors: Paivi Kuusisto, Taneli Arola
  • Patent number: 8192769
    Abstract: The invention relates to a terapeutical composition comprising a protein hydrolysate and a plant sterol, wherein the weight ratio of the plant sterol to the protein hydrolysate is from 1:0.02 to 1:150. The invention also relates to a terapeutical composition comprising a protein hydrolysate and a synthetic emulsifier and/or a lipid based gain fraction having emulsifying properties. Said compositions can be used in a pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or food product for improving serum lipid profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Raisio Nutrition Ltd.
    Inventors: Ingmar Wester, Paivi Kuusisto
  • Publication number: 20110301085
    Abstract: The invention relates to a terapeutical composition comprising a protein hydrolysate and a plant sterol, wherein the weight ratio of the plant sterol to the protein hydrolysate is from 1:0.02 to 1:150. The invention also relates to a terapeutical composition comprising a protein hydrolysate and a synthetic emulsifier and/or a lipid based gain fraction having emulsifying properties. Said compositions can be used in a pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or food product for improving serum lipid profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: RAISIO NUTRITION LTD.
    Inventors: Ingmar WESTER, Päivi KUUSISTO
  • Publication number: 20110288018
    Abstract: A beverage including protein, plant sterol ester and/or plant stanol ester, a fruit and/or vegetable preparation, and a stabiliser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: RAISIO NUTRITION LTD
    Inventors: Ritva Lahtinen, Paivi Kuusisto, Leena Koponen
  • Publication number: 20110159145
    Abstract: The invention relates to an oat suspension, a process for preparation thereof and a powder made thereof. The suspension and the powder can be used for preparing drinks and other non-dairy products with improved sensory properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: RAISIO NUTRITION LTD
    Inventors: Pirjo Alho-Lehto, Paivi Kuusisto
  • Publication number: 20100272858
    Abstract: The invention relates to a drink, especially to a drink that is healthy and tasty and has a good stability, and to a method for improving the stability of a drink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: RAISIO NUTRITION LTD
    Inventors: Paivi Kuusisto, Taneli Arola
  • Publication number: 20100130401
    Abstract: The invention relates to a terapeutical composition comprising a protein hydrolysate and a plant sterol, wherein the weight ratio of the plant sterol to the protein hydrolysate is from 1:0.02 to 1:150. The invention also relates to a terapeutical composition comprising a protein hydrolysate and a synthetic emulsifier and/or a lipid based grain fraction having emulsifying properties. Said compositions can be used in a pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or food product for improving serum lipid profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: RAISIO NUTRITION LTD.
    Inventors: Ingmar WESTER, Paivi Kuusisto
  • Publication number: 20070026119
    Abstract: The present invention relates to edible products with masked bitter, sour and/or astringent taste. The new products comprise a sweetening agent and from 0.2 to 25% by weight plant sterol ester, wherein the amount of sweetening agent is reduced as compared to a regular product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: Anniina Honkanen, Paivi Kuusisto, Ritva Lahtinen, Leena Koponen