Patents by Inventor Rachael Buck

Rachael Buck 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).

  • NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING HUMAN MILK OLIGOSACCHARIDES AND NUCLEOTIDES AND USES THEREOF FOR TREATING AND/OR PREVENTING ENTERIC VIRAL INFECTION
    Publication number: 20180008623
    Abstract: Disclosed are nutritional compositions including human milk oligosaccharides and nucleotides that can be administered to preterm infants, term infants, toddlers, and children for reducing inflammation and the incidence of inflammatory diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Rachael Buck, Debra Thomas, Joseph Schaller
  • Nutritional formulations including human milk oligosaccharides and antioxidants and uses thereof
    Patent number: 9808474
    Abstract: Disclosed are nutritional compositions including human milk oligosaccharides in combination with long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and/or carotenoids that can be administered to preterm infants, term infants, toddlers, and children for reducing inflammation and the incidence of inflammatory diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Rachael Buck, Geralyn O. Duska-McEwen, Joseph P. Schaller
  • Methods for reducing the incidence of oxidative stress using human milk oligosaccharides, vitamin C and anti-inflammatory agents
    Patent number: 9795623
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of reducing the incidence of oxidative stress in infants, toddlers, and children using nutritional compositions including human milk oligosaccharides. The nutritional compositions including the human milk oligosaccharides are effective at reducing inflammation and the incidence of inflammatory diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Steven R. Davis, Rachael Buck, Geralyn O. Duska-McEwen
  • Nutritional compositions comprising human milk oligosaccharides and nucleotides and uses thereof for treating and/or preventing enteric viral infection
    Patent number: 9763970
    Abstract: Disclosed are nutritional compositions including human milk oligosaccharides and nucleotides that can be administered to preterm infants, term infants, toddlers, and children for reducing inflammation and the incidence of inflammatory diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Rachael Buck, Debra L. Thomas, Joseph P. Schaller
  • METHODS FOR DECREASING THE INCIDENCE OF NECROTIZING ENTEROCOLITIS IN INFANTS, TODDLERS, OR CHILDREN USING HUMAN MILK OLIGOSACCHARIDES
    Publication number: 20170224714
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of reducing the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis in an infant, toddler, or child using nutritional compositions including human milk oligosaccharides. The nutritional compositions including the human milk oligosaccharides are effective in reducing inflammation and the incidence of inflammatory diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: JoMay Chow, Steven R. Davis, Rachael Buck, Geralyn O. Duska-McEwen, Hawley K. Linke
  • METHODS FOR ENHANCING MUCOSAL INNATE IMMUNE RESPONSES TO AND/OR DETECTION OF PATHOGENS USING HUMAN MILK OLIGOSACCHARIDES
    Publication number: 20170020906
    Abstract: A method for enhancing an individual's mucosal innate immune response to pathogens is disclosed. The method includes a step of administering a nutritional composition to the individual. The nutritional composition includes about 0.05 to about 0.5 mg/mL 2?-fucosyllactose (2?-FL), about 0.05 to about 0.5 mg/mL lacto-N-neotetraose (LNnT), or a combination of both. Also disclosed is a method for enhancing an individual's mucosal innate immune detection of pathogens. The method includes a step of administering a nutritional composition to the individual. The nutritional composition includes a neutral human milk oligosaccharide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: RACHAEL BUCK, GERALYN DUSKA-MCEWEN, STEVEN DAVIS
  • Methods for decreasing the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis in infants, toddlers, or children using human milk oligosaccharides
    Patent number: 9539269
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of reducing the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis in an infant, toddler, or child using nutritional compositions including human milk oligosaccharides. The nutritional compositions including the human milk oligosaccharides are effective in reducing inflammation and the incidence of inflammatory diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: JoMay Chow, Steven R. Davis, Rachael Buck, Geralyn O. Duska-McEwen, Hawley K. Linke
  • METHODS FOR PREVENTING OR MITIGATING ACUTE ALLERGIC RESPONSES USING HUMAN MILK OLIGOSACCHARIDES
    Publication number: 20160296544
    Abstract: A method for preventing or mitigating an acute allergic response in a subject is disclosed. The method includes a step of administering a nutritional composition to the subject. The nutritional composition includes at least one of an acidic or a neutral HMO, but does not include an N-acetyl-lactosamine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicant: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: RACHAEL BUCK, STEVEN DAVIS, PAUL FORSYTHE
  • NUTRITIONAL FORMULATIONS USING HUMAN MILK OLIGOSACCHARIDES FOR MODULATING INFLAMMATION
    Publication number: 20160256479
    Abstract: Disclosed is a nutritional composition for use in modulating or reducing inflammation in an adult or elderly individual in need thereof. In some aspects, the nutritional composition comprises a neutral human milk oligosaccharide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: GERALYN DUSKA-MCEWEN, SARAH COMSTOCK, SHARON DONOVAN, RACHAEL Buck, JOSEPH SCHALLER
  • HUMAN MILK OLIGOSACCHARIDES FOR MODULATING INFLAMMATION
    Publication number: 20160220594
    Abstract: Disclosed are nutritional compositions including human milk oligosaccharides that can be administered to preterm infants, term infants, toddlers, and children for reducing inflammation and the incidence of inflammatory diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Rachael Buck, Geralyn O. Duska-McEwen, Joseph P. Schaller
  • Human milk oligosaccharides for modulating inflammation
    Patent number: 9283240
    Abstract: Disclosed are nutritional compositions including human milk oligosaccharides that can be administered to preterm infants, term infants, toddlers, and children for reducing inflammation and the incidence of inflammatory diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Rachael Buck, Geralyn O. Duska-McEwen, Joseph P. Schaller
  • METHODS FOR MODULATING CORTICOSTERONE LEVELS IN PSYCHOLOGICALLY STRESSED INDIVIDUALS
    Publication number: 20150238508
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of modulating and/or decreasing serum corticosterone levels in an individual affected by stress. Further disclosed are methods of modulating the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal response in an individual. The methods include administration of 2-fucosyl-lactose to an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Enrique Vazquez Hernandez, Ricardo Rueda Cabrera, Rachael Buck, Maria Ramirez Gonzalez
  • METHODS FOR INCREASING BRAIN FUNCTIONALITY USING 2-FUCOSYL-LACTOSE
    Publication number: 20150231159
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for enhancing learning and/or memory, enhancing memory acquisition, memory retention and recall by inducing a higher long-term potentiation in hippocampal neuronal synapsis in individuals. The methods include administration of 2-fucosyl-lactose to an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Enrique Vazquez Hernandez, Ricardo Rueda Cabrera, Rachael Buck, Maria Ramirez Gonzalez, Alejandro Barranco Perez
  • METHODS FOR MODULATING CELL-MEDIATED IMMUNITY USING HUMAN MILK OLIGOSACCHARIDES
    Publication number: 20150064220
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of enhancing cell-mediated immunity in an individual using nutritional compositions including human milk oligosaccharides. The human milk oligosaccharides are sialylated human milk oligosaccharides, fucosylated human milk oligosaccharides, or a combination of both. The human milk oligosaccharides may enhance T-cell mediated responses and T-cell regulatory responses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Debra L. Thomas, Rachael Buck
  • METHODS OF USING HUMAN MILK OLIGOSACCHARIDES FOR IMPROVING AIRWAY RESPIRATORY HEALTH
    Publication number: 20150031645
    Abstract: Disclosed are nutritional compositions including human milk oligosaccharides that can be administered to preterm infants, term infants, toddlers, and children for improving airway defense mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: RACHAEL BUCK, GERALYN O. DUSKA-MCEWEN, STEVEN R. DAVIS
  • NUTRITIONAL FORMULATIONS INCLUDING HUMAN MILK OLIGOSACCHARIDES AND ANTIOXIDANTS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140256674
    Abstract: Disclosed are nutritional compositions including human milk oligosaccharides in combination with long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and/or carotenoids that can be administered to preterm infants, term infants, toddlers, and children for reducing inflammation and the incidence of inflammatory diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: RACHAEL BUCK, GERALYN O. DUSKA-MCEWEN, JOSEPH P. SCHALLER
  • HUMAN MILK OLIGOSACCHARIDES TO PROMOTE GROWTH OF BENEFICIAL BACTERIA
    Publication number: 20140249103
    Abstract: Disclosed are nutritional compositions including human milk oligosaccharides that can be administered to individuals including preterm infants, infants, toddlers, and children for improving gastrointestinal function and tolerance, as well as the growth of beneficial bacteria. Additional suitable methods of using the nutritional compositions including the human milk oligosaccharides are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Inventors: RACHAEL BUCK, JOMAY CHOW, STEVEN R. DAVIS
  • Methods of using human milk oligosaccharides for improving airway respiratory health
    Patent number: 8802650
    Abstract: Disclosed are nutritional compositions including human milk oligosaccharides that can be administered to preterm infants, term infants, toddlers, and children for improving airway defense mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Rachael Buck, Geralyn O. Duska-McEwen, Steven R. Davis
  • Nutritional formulations including human milk oligosaccharides and antioxidants and uses thereof
    Patent number: 8703737
    Abstract: Disclosed are nutritional compositions including human milk oligosaccharides in combination with long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and/or carotenoids that can be administered to preterm infants, term infants, toddlers, and children for reducing inflammation and the incidence of inflammatory diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Rachael Buck, Geralyn O. Duska-McEwen, Joseph P. Schaller
  • NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING HUMAN MILK OLIGOSACCHARIDES AND NUCLEOTIDES AND USES THEREOF FOR TREATING AND/OR PREVENTING ENTERIC VIRAL INFECTION
    Publication number: 20120184503
    Abstract: Disclosed are nutritional compositions including human milk oligosaccharides and nucleotides that can be administered to preterm infants, term infants, toddlers, and children for reducing inflammation and the incidence of inflammatory diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Rachael Buck, Debra L. Thomas, Joseph P. Schaller