Patents Assigned to Natural ASA
  • Publication number: 20080070870
    Abstract: The invention disclosed describes the of omega-3 rich phospholipids for treating symptoms of cognitive dysfunction in children, children with developmental cognitive disorder, children with autism, elderly subjects with Alzheimer's disease and elderly subjects with age associated cognitive decline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: Natural ASA
    Inventors: Inge Bruheim, Hogne Hallaraker, Sebastiano Banno, Mikko Griinari
  • Publication number: 20080058286
    Abstract: This invention disclose novel uses of omega-3 rich phospholipids for treating diabetes type II, metabolic syndrome, sustained ventricular tachycardia and inflammatory disease. In addition to improving fertility in asthenozoospermic males. The invention also discloses the use of omega-3 rich phospholipids in healthy subject for improving physical endurances, reducing delayed onset muscle soreness as well as preventing obesity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: Natural ASA
    Inventors: Inge Bruheim, Mikko Grinnari
  • Publication number: 20080044487
    Abstract: Novel marine lipid compositions comprising triglycerides and omega-3 rich phospholipids are described. The compositions are characterized by providing highly bioavailable omega-3, increased tissue incorporation of omega-3 and reduced concentration of pro-inflammatory cytokines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Applicant: Natural ASA
    Inventors: Inge Bruheim, Mikko Griinari, Sebastiano Banni, Per Christian Saebo, Erik Fuglseth
  • Publication number: 20080031826
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the storage and consumption of a lipid emulsion. In particular, the present invention relates to the storage of an omega-3 lipid emulsion for consumption in a container under non-oxidizing conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: Natural ASA
    Inventors: Peter Odegaard, Svein-Erik Nilsen, Magnus Hedman
  • Patent number: 7115759
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the manufacture of conjugated linoleic acid, and in particular, to dietary supplements, feeds and food products containing conjugated linoleic acid. Accordingly, processes for producing conjugated linoleic acid of high purity and acid value are disclosed. These processes utilize alcoholate catalysts and esters of sunflower oil, safflower oil, or corn oil as the source of linoleic acid. The esters of conjugated linoleic acid produced by the process can be used in animal feeds and in food products suitable for human consumption. Furthermore, the esters can be converted into free fatty acids or incorporated into triglycerides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Natural ASA
    Inventors: Asgeir Saebo, Per Christian Saebo
  • Patent number: 7101914
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of using conjugated linoleic acid preparations enriched for the t10,c12 and c9,t11 isomers are disclosed. It is found that preparations of conjugated linoleic acid containing a ratio of t10,c12 to c9,t11 of about greater than 1.2:1 are desirable for a wide variety of nutritional, therapeutic and pharmacologic uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Natural ASA
    Inventors: Daria Jerome, Carl Skarie
  • Patent number: 7094420
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of using conjugated linoleic acid preparations enriched for the t10,c12 and c9,t11 isomers are disclosed. It is found that preparations of conjugated linoleic acid containing a ratio of t10,c12 to c9,t11 of about greater than 1.2:1 are desirable for a wide variety of nutritional, therapeutic and pharmacologic uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Natural ASA
    Inventors: Asgeir Saebo, Carl Skarie, Daria Jerome
  • Publication number: 20060177486
    Abstract: This invention discloses an improved enzymatic process, under organic solvent free conditions, for the incorporation of fatty acids such as omega-3 fatty acids into phospholipids. The rate of transesterification is increased 4 times by adding a base to the reaction mixture, typically an amine. The invention also discloses novel phospholipid compositions as well as novel use of the phospholipid compositions as a food supplement, a fish feed, animal feed and human food. In addition to methods for enriching prey organisms used in aquaculture, methods of reducing arachidonic acid levels in mammalian plasma/red blood cells and methods for increasing DHA levels in the mammalian brain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Applicant: Natural ASA
    Inventors: Inge Bruheim, Hogne Hallaraker, Mikko Griinari, Erik Fuglseth, Per Christian Saebo
  • Patent number: 7078051
    Abstract: A novel method of delivering conjugated linoleic acid to an animal involves compounding feed or food for human consumption with a biologically active amount of conjugated linoleic acid alkyl ester (CLA-ester). The CLA-ester comprises a mixture of c9,t11-octadecanoic acid and t10,c12-octadecanoic acid, with contaminating isomers being present at an aggregate percentage of less than 5. Manufactured from sunflower or safflower oil, the CLA-esters contain less than 0.5 percent phosphatidyl residue, so that a food grade product is made without special purification and refining steps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Natural Asa
    Inventors: Asgeir Saebo, Carl Skarie
  • Patent number: 7029691
    Abstract: Novel compositions containing conjugated linoleic acids are efficacious as animal feed additives and human dietary supplements. Linoleic acid is converted to its conjugated forms in which the resulting composition is low in certain unusual isomers compared to conventional conjugated linoleic products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Natural ASA
    Inventors: Asgeir Saebo, Carl Skarie, Daria Jerome, Gudmunder Haroldsson
  • Publication number: 20050123603
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of human nutrition, and in particular to pharmaceutical compositions and nutritional supplements comprising an effective daily dose of menaquinone 7. In particular, the present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions, nutritional supplements and food products that comprise from about 10 to about 200 micrograms of menaquinone 7. In some embodiments, the menaquinone 7 is provided in a natto extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Applicant: Natural ASA
    Inventors: Jostein Dalland, Asgeir Saebo
  • Publication number: 20040157932
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of human and animal nutrition, and in particular to food products and dietary and nutritional supplements comprising oleylethanolamide compounds. The food products and supplement of the present invention find use in inducing satiety and decreasing weight in subjects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Applicant: Natural ASA,
    Inventor: Asgeir Saebo
  • Patent number: 6756405
    Abstract: A powder containing a high amount of conjugated linoleic acid or other oil is provided. The powder contains either triglycerides containing CLA, free fatty acids of CLA, or alkylesters of CLA, or another desired oil. The powder is free flowing and has good organoleptic properties. The powder may be used as a dietary supplement or combined with foodstuffs to form a food product suitable for consumption by animals or humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Natural ASA
    Inventor: Duane Fimreite
  • Patent number: 6743931
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the manufacture of conjugated linoleic acid, and in particular, to dietary supplements, feeds and food products containing conjugated linoleic acid. Accordingly, processes for producing conjugated linoleic acid of high purity and acid value are disclosed. These processes utilize alcoholate catalysts and esters of sunflower oil, safflower oil, or corn oil as the source of linoleic acid. The esters of conjugated linoleic acid produced by the process can be used in animal feeds and in food products suitable for human consumption. Furthermore, the esters can be converted into free fatty acids or incorporated into triglycerides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Natural Asa
    Inventors: Asgeir Sæbo, Per Christian Sæbo
  • Publication number: 20040058998
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the manufacture of conjugated linoleic acid, and in particular, to dietary supplements, feeds and food products containing conjugated linoleic acid. Accordingly, processes for producing conjugated linoleic acid of high purity and acid value are disclosed. These processes utilize alcoholate catalysts and esters of sunflower oil, safflower oil, or corn oil as the source of linoleic acid. The esters of conjugated linoleic acid produced by the process can be used in animal feeds and in food products suitable for human consumption. Furthermore, the esters can be converted into free fatty acids or incorporated into triglycerides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Applicant: Natural ASA
    Inventors: Asgeir Saebo, Per Christian Saebo
  • Patent number: 6696584
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of using conjugated linoleic acid preparations enriched for the t10,c12 and c9,t11 isomers are disclosed. It is found that preparations of conjugated linoleic acid containing a ratio of t10,c12 to c9,t11 of about greater than 1.2:1 are desirable for a wide variety of nutritional, therapeutic and pharmacologic uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Natural ASA
    Inventors: Daria Jerome, Carl Skarie
  • Patent number: 6677470
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of human and animal nutrition, and in particular to certain novel compositions of conjugated linoleic acids (CLA). In particular, the present invention relates certain isomers of conjugated linoleic acids at either the SN1 and SN3 or SN2 positions of the acylglyceride molecule and another fatty acyl residue at the other of the SN1 and SN3 or SN2 positions of the acylglyceride molecule. These novel acylglyceride compositions containing conjugated linoleic acyl residues, medium chain fatty acyl residues, long chain fatty acyl residues, and &ohgr;3, &ohgr;6, and &ohgr;9 fatty acyl residues are efficacious as pharmaceutical compositions, animal feed additives, and human dietary supplements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Natural ASA
    Inventors: Asgeir Saebo, Jo Klaveness
  • Publication number: 20030149288
    Abstract: A powder containing a high amount of conjugated linoleic acid or other oil is provided. The powder contains either triglycerides containing CLA, free fatty acids of CLA, or alkylesters of CLA, or another desired oil. The powder is free flowing and has good organoleptic properties. The powder may be used as a dietary supplement or combined with foodstuffs to form a food product suitable for consumption by animals or humans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Applicant: Natural ASA
    Inventor: Duane Fimreite
  • Publication number: 20030144353
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of human and animal nutrition, and in particular to certain novel compositions of conjugated linoleic acids (CLA). In particular, the present invention relates certain isomers of conjugated linoleic acids at either the SN1 and SN3 or SN2 positions of the acylglyceride molecule and another fatty acyl residue at the other of the SN1 and SN3 or SN2 positions of the acylglyceride molecule. These novel acylglyceride compositions containing conjugated linoleic acyl residues, medium chain fatty acyl residues, long chain fatty acyl residues, and &ohgr;3, &ohgr;6, and &ohgr;9 fatty acyl residues are efficacious as pharmaceutical compositions, animal feed additives, and human dietary supplements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2001
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Applicant: Natural ASA
    Inventors: Asgeir Saebo, Jo Klaveness
  • Publication number: 20020013365
    Abstract: A powder containing a high amount of conjugated linoleic acid or other oil is provided. The powder contains either triglycerides containing CLA, free fatty acids of CLA, or alkylesters of CLA, or another desired oil. The powder is free flowing and has good organoleptic properties. The powder may be used as a dietary supplement or combined with foodstuffs to form a food product suitable for consumption by animals or humans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2001
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Applicant: Natural ASA
    Inventor: Duane Fimreite