Patents by Inventor Theresa Voss
Theresa Voss 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).
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Patent number: 10076131Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of nutrition. In particular the present invention relates to infant nutrition in the post natal period and in early life, more particular during the age period of 6-36 months or during a part thereof. One embodiment of the present invention is a kit of diet compositions for children during the age period of 6-36 months or during a part thereof, wherein the macronutrient content of the compositions is gradually changing in the form of a straight line from a composition that comprises about 40-50% energy from fat and about 40-49% energy from carbohydrates for children at the age of 6 months to a composition that comprises about 30-35% energy from fat and about 50-55% energy from carbohydrates for children at the age of 36 months, and its use to prevent obesity later in life.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2016Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Yasaman Shahkhalili, Kevin Acheson, Katherine Mace, Julie Moulin, Irene Zbinden, Olivier Aprikian, Theresa Voss
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Publication number: 20160374384Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of nutrition. In particular the present invention relates to infant nutrition in the post natal period and in early life, more particular during the age period of 6-36 months or during a part thereof. One embodiment of the present invention is a kit of diet compositions for children during the age period of 6-36 months or during a part thereof, wherein the macronutrient content of the compositions is gradually changing in the form of a straight line from a composition that comprises about 40-50% energy from fat and about 40-49% energy from carbohydrates for children at the age of 6 months to a composition that comprises about 30-35% energy from fat and about 50-55% energy from carbohydrates for children at the age of 36 months, and its use to prevent obesity later in life.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Yasaman Shahkhalili, Kevin Acheson, Katherine Mace, Julie Moulin, Irene Zbinden, Olivier Aprikian, Theresa Voss
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Patent number: 9402412Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of nutrition. In particular the present invention relates to infant nutrition in the post natal period and in early life, more particular during the age period of 6-36 months or during a part thereof. One embodiment of the present invention is a kit of diet compositions for children during the age period of 6-36 months or during a part thereof, wherein the macronutrient content of the compositions is gradually changing in the form of a straight line from a composition that comprises about 40-50% energy from fat and about 40-49% energy from carbohydrates for children at the age of 6 months to a composition that comprises about 30-35% energy from fat and about 50-55% energy from carbohydrates for children at the age of 36 months, and its use to prevent obesity later in life.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2007Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Yasaman Shahkhalili, Kevin Acheson, Katherine Mace, Julie Moulin, Irene Zbinden, Olivier Aprikian, Theresa Voss
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Publication number: 20120276057Abstract: The present invention relates to a nutritional composition, in particular directed to toddlers and/or a weaning child, said nutritional composition comprising a protein source, a source of available carbohydrates, a lipid source, at least one probiotic microorganism, and prebiotics, wherein said lipid source comprises DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). The nutritional composition improves cognitive performance, in particular learning and memory of the child. Preferably, the composition comprises sphingomyelin, sialic acid, choline, essential fatty acids and taurine.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2010Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: NESTEC S.A.Inventors: Philippe Steenhout, Theresa Voss
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Publication number: 20120219526Abstract: The present invention relates to nutritional composition for infants and/or children comprising lactoferrin and probiotics. These compositions have been found to be useful in providing health benefits in infants and/or children. A method of manufacture of these compositions is also part of the invention. These compositions may be in the form of a kit of parts wherein a first composition according to the invention and a second composition according to the invention are each adapted to fulfil the nutritional requirements in two different age groups.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2010Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Petra Gerda Klassen, Corinne Magliola, Daniel Roland Manser, Theresa Voss
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Publication number: 20100255114Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of nutrition. In particular the present invention relates to infant nutrition in the post natal period and in early life, more particular during the age period of 6-36 months or during a part thereof One embodiment of the present invention is a kit of diet compositions for children during the age period of 6-36 months or during a part thereof, wherein the macronutrient content of the compositions is gradually changing in the form of a straight line from a composition that comprises about 40-50% energy from fat and about 40-49% energy from carbohydrates for children at the age of 6 months to a composition that comprises about 30-35% energy from fat and about 50-55% energy from carbohydrates for children at the age of 36 months, and its use to prevent obesity later in life.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2008Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventors: Yasaman Shahkhalili, Kevin Acheson, Katherine Mace, Julie Moulin, Irene Zeinden, Olivier Aprikian, Theresa Voss, Silja Ursel, Martinas Kuslys
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Publication number: 20080300195Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of nutrition. In particular the present invention relates to infant nutrition in the post natal period and in early life, more particular during the age period of 6-36 months or during a part thereof. One embodiment of the present invention is a kit of diet compositions for children during the age period of 6-36 months or during a part thereof, wherein the macronutrient content of the compositions is gradually changing in the form of a straight line from a composition that comprises about 40-50% energy from fat and about 40-49% energy from carbohydrates for children at the age of 6 months to a composition that comprises about 30-35% energy from fat and about 50-55% energy from carbohydrates for children at the age of 36 months, and its use to prevent obesity later in life.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: NESTEC S.A.Inventors: Yasaman Shahkhalili, Kevin Acheson, Katherine Mace, Julie Moulin, Irene Zbinden, Olivier Aprikian, Theresa Voss
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Patent number: 5853377Abstract: A system and a method are provided for monitoring a patient. The system receives information relating to weight and/or LBM of a patient as well as other clinical and medical variable may be input relating to the patient. Warning levels or alert levels are input to the system such that a patient or clinician is immediately notified upon the patient reaching such levels. The system provides local transmission to a patient or remote transmission to, for example, a clinician of the patient or the like. The system and method are particularly useful for patients with chronic disease such that the dynamic nutritional status may be closely monitored and analyzed and ultimately addressed when significant changes occur.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 1997Date of Patent: December 29, 1998Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: David C. Madsen, Chris Kruzel, Susan Trimbo, Theresa Voss, Kathryn Hennessy, Carol Siegel, Hugh N. Tucker