Patents Assigned to Nestec S.A.
  • Patent number: 8709456
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of membranes. In particular, the present invention relates to a composition comprising bodies surrounded by a membrane. The composition are for example edible compositions. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a composition containing an oily fraction, a hydrophilic fraction, and at least one body, wherein the body comprises a shell comprising several molecular layers of protein and at least one phosphatidic acid surfactant; and a content comprising an internal phase containing a hydrophilic component and/or a hydrophobic component. The composition may be used to protect a food product or to deliver specific properties to a product, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Zeynel Deniz Gunes, Jin-Mi Jung
  • Patent number: 8710003
    Abstract: A milk protein hydrolysate which is preferably caseinoglycomacropeptide and/or a whey protein in a bioavailable form is used for the manufacture of a composition for the treatment or prevention of diabetes or syndrome X. The invention also relates to a method of treatment or prevention of diabetes or syndrome X utilizing such compositions, a method for assessing proglucagon gene expression and GLP-1 release by a cell line derived from an adenocarcinoma of human caecum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Raylene Alison Reimer, Christian Darimont-Nicolau, Katherine Mace, Sandrine Gremlich, Jean-Richard Neeser
  • Publication number: 20140113014
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a composition comprising chicory, particularly roasted chicory root, for use in the prevention or treatment of a neurodegenerative disorder and/or a loss of cognitive ability. In a further aspect, the invention pertains to a non-therapeutic method for maintaining mental or cognitive capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Jane Durga, Tina Kunz, Cedric Yvon, Didier Courtois, Jwanro Husson, Ruth Luthi-Carter, David Taylor
  • Publication number: 20140113036
    Abstract: Microwaveable packages having composite susceptors and methods for using same are provided. In a general embodiment, composite susceptors for cooking microwaveable foods (12, 14) in a microwave oven are provided. The composite susceptors may include, for example, a first layer that is a standard microwave susceptor (30) and a second layer (32) comprising mobile charges, wherein the second layer is at least substantially metal free. The second layer comprising mobile charges can both shield the standard susceptor from microwaves, and act as a conductor to increase the conductivity of the standard susceptor. The composite susceptors of the present disclosure provide improved surface heating patterns that are similar to surface heating patterns of conventional ovens, while also providing the benefits of microwave cooking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventor: Ulrich Johannes Erle
  • Publication number: 20140109772
    Abstract: Device for preparing a liquid beverage from a cartridge, comprising a supply unit (2) for supplying injection fluid to the cartridge (10), a cartridge holder (6) configured to accept and support a cartridge; the said cartridge holder being detachable from the device and complementary insertion means (7) are configured to allow the cartridge holder to be inserted from its detached position into the supply unit (2). The injection means (5) are provided and form part of the supply unit. The injection means are able to move into engagement with the cartridge and relative to the injection unit. Sealing means (16) are also provided in association with the injection means in order to provide sealing locally between the said injection means and the cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Jean-Luc Denisart, Alain Meier, Enzo Bonacci, HansPeter Pleisch, Christian Talon
  • Publication number: 20140113037
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a package (98) comprising a suspension device (102) for holding a food while cooking and a seasoning for improving the organoleptic properties of the food.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Ian Stokoe, Patrick Luke, Chastity Prince McLeod, Paul Michael Gibson
  • Patent number: 8703725
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to compositions for the promotion of muscle protein synthesis and control of tumor-induced weight loss in patients that are, for example, suffering from cancer cachexia. The present disclosure is also directed to methods of administering such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: John P. Troup, Robert R. Wolfe
  • Patent number: 8703219
    Abstract: Capsule for the preparation of a nutritional product in a device adapted to supply liquid in the capsule, said capsule comprising: at least one compartment (13) containing nutritional ingredients for the preparation of the nutritional product in combination with the supplied liquid, a filter (18) adapted for removing contaminants contained in the liquid, wherein the filter (18, 20) has a filtering surface (F) smaller than the cross section (C) of the compartment and at least a part of its filtering surface (F) is preferably offset relative to the cross section (C) of the compartment when viewed in the axial projection of the capsule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Frederic Doleac, Sophie Abraham, Yasmine Doudin, Yann Epars, Thierry Jean Robert Fabozzi, Heinz Wyss, Nicolas Bezet, Lucio Scorrano, Nihan Dogan, Alain Meier
  • Patent number: 8701548
    Abstract: A device (50) for preparing a beverage from a food substance contained in a capsule (24) by feeding a liquid into the capsule (24) provided to the device (50), said device comprising an extraction head (20) which comprises: a first and second enclosing members (10a, 10b) delimiting a receptacle (25) for enclosing a capsule (24); a closing mechanism (1) to act on at least one (10a) of the enclosing members (10a, 10b) in relative displacement of the enclosing members, between an open position of the receptacle (25) and a closed position of the receptacle (25) with the capsule positioned therein; the closing mechanism (1) further comprising a locking means (13), a lever (21) and force demultiplying means (11) for transmitting a movement of the lever (21) into the relative displacement of the enclosing members (10a,10b); wherein the demultiplying means (11) are designed to vary a transmission ratio of the closing mechanism (1) acting between the lever (21) and at least one (10a) of the enclosing members (10a, 10b
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Jean-Luc Denisart, Ahmed Azouz, Larry Sacha Baudet, Akos Spiegel
  • Publication number: 20140103005
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a one-piece closure (16) for a container (10) having an aperture, comprising:—a base portion (22) that inwardly defines an opening centred about a base portion longitudinal axis (L) and that is intended to be mounted on the container neck,—a hinged cap (24) that is linked to the base portion by an outside hinge member (26), the hinge member having two opposite ends (26a, 26b) that are respectively connected to the base portion and the cap, the cap being movable between a closed position in which it closes the aperture of the base portion and an open position in which the aperture is left clear, characterized in that the two opposite ends (26a, 26b) of the hinge member (26) are aligned along an axis (I) that is inclined with respect to the base portion longitudinal axis (L) when the cap is in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventor: Jean-Paul Cerveny
  • Publication number: 20140103082
    Abstract: Wearable packages for consumable products and methods for using same are provided. In a general embodiment, the wearable packages include a first compartment for housing a product and a second compartment for housing a bi-stable band. The wearable packages provide several advantages and benefits including, but not limited to convenient carrying and handling of consumable products and easy two-, one-, or no-handed access to products contained within the wearable packages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Raphael SCHALLER, Matthew Blake RODGERS, Joel Dean GENAW, JR.
  • Publication number: 20140106021
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for delivering a beverage into a thermoplastic container formed from a heated preform, the preform being approximately cylindrical and positioned in a mold, characterized in that it includes injection unit for injecting at least one beverage into a recess in the preform so as to promote expansion of the preform inside the mold, the mold defining the shape of the container, the injection unit comprising an injection head designed to inject at least one beverage through a mouth of the recess, the injection head being integrated into the mold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Guillaume Chauvin, Fabio Chimetto, Klaus Hartwig
  • Publication number: 20140105875
    Abstract: Nutritional compositions including milk fat globule membrane components (“MFGM”) and at least one nutrient are provided. The milk-derived, bioactive lipids help to modulate conditions typically found in the elderly including, for example, low-grade inflammation, loss of lean body mass, skeletal muscle cell membrane instability, and joint inflammation. The nutrients may include, but are not limited to, whey protein micelles, citrulline, branched chain fatty acids, and a-hydroxycaproic acid (“?-HICA”). Methods for treating an individual having, or at risk of having, a medical condition are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Doug Bolster, Zamzam (Fariba) Roughead
  • Patent number: 8696899
    Abstract: A dispenser for a nutritional composition comprises a water reservoir, water heating means, water discharge means, a bacterial filter between the water heating means and the water discharge means such that heated water passes though the filter prior to discharge from the dispenser, and means to heat surfaces of the dispenser which come into contact with filtered water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Anne Roulin, Yann Epars, Vincent Martin, Matthew Steven
  • Patent number: 8697116
    Abstract: A pet food is provided, comprising a sorbent food body and a fluid carrier comprising a functional ingredient absorbed into the body. The body preferably is relatively moist, having a moisture content for example of from 35% to 60% by weight and firm structure that is resilient under initial biting by a pet animal. Protein content is preferably at least 20% by weight. The sorptivity of the body is increased by depleting the body of a first liquid, for example by causing drying by exposure to a source of dry heat, such as in roasting, grilling, frying and baking. Methods of manufacture are disclosed including providing a sorptive food body, causing the body to take up a carrier fluid containing a functional ingredient and packing the body in suitable packaging. The invention further provides delivery means for delivering a functional ingredient to a pet animal, the delivery means comprising a sorbent food body with the functional ingredient absorbed therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Michael J. Saylock, Dan K. Dixon
  • Patent number: 8696568
    Abstract: Methods for evaluating and treating patients for dysphagia are provided. In a general embodiment, the method comprises screening the patient for dysphagia symptoms, diagnosing and categorizing the dysphagia if the patient exceeds a threshold of dysphagia symptoms, choosing the proper dysphagia treatment product based the patient's dysphagia, and giving the patient preparation instructions for the dysphagia treatment product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Michael Rueben Jedwab, Zamzam Kabiry Roughead, Kala Marie Kaspar, Armando Sanchez, Christoph Hartmann, Chrystel Loret, Nathalie Martin, Jan Engmann
  • Patent number: 8695484
    Abstract: A device for preparing a beverage from a capsule containing an ingredient of the beverage, includes a housing with a cavity to which used capsules are evacuated; and a collection receptacle in the cavity of the housing. The receptacle has an opening for receiving the evacuated used capsules and collecting the capsules. The receptacle has a reception orientation in which the receptacle is arranged to be filled with capsules up to a maximum level of fill in the cavity which extends above the opening of the receptacle in the reception orientation of the receptacle. The receptacle being tiltable or pivotable in the cavity into a removal orientation for allowing removal of the collection receptacle filled with capsules from the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventor: Peter Möri
  • Patent number: 8697630
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and composition for nutritionally improving glucose and insulin balance in an individual. The invention further provides a method for treating a comorbidity of diabetes. In one embodiment, the invention provides a nutritional formulation comprising: a protein source; a fat source; and a carbohydrate source, wherein the protein source, the fat source, and the carbohydrate source are in a ratio of about 1:1:1, each comprising about one third of the total calories of the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Kenneth C. Hayes, Norman Alan Greenberg, John P. Troup, Anne L. Falk, Gianni Biolo
  • Publication number: 20140099300
    Abstract: The present invention provides assays and methods for predicting the post-operative survival of a subject having an early stage gastric cancer after tumor surgery. The present invention also provides methods for treating a subject having an early stage gastric cancer by administering a combination therapy tailored to the signal transduction biomarkers that are activated in the cancer. In particular embodiments, the methods of the invention rely on the detection of the activation state or level of a specific combination of signal transducer analytes in a cancer cell obtained from the subject. Thus, the methods of the invention are particularly useful for predicting the survival or prognosis of a subject having an early stage gastric cancer and for guiding both pre- and post-operative treatment decisions by identifying subjects who would benefit from combination therapy as opposed to monotherapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Phillip Kim, Sharat Singh
  • Publication number: 20140099422
    Abstract: A process for preparing aerated ice confection particles by manufacturing an aerated ice confection in a mass; further freezing the mass cryogenically to a temperature close to the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the aerated ice confection to form a aerated frozen mass, and comminuting the frozen mass to aerated ice confection particles with a high surface area to volume ratio. These particles can be used for a variety of purposes but preferably are used for forming frozen ice drinks in a simple, rapid and convenient manner. This is particularly useful when a single serving of such drinks is desired as no special equipment to make the drink is required. The invention also relates to packaging for the aerated ice confection particles and methods of making frozen ice drinks from the aerated ice confection particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Dinakar Panyam, Madansinh Nathusinh Vaghela, Nishant Ashok Joshi, Hoo Tung Vincent Chan