Patents Assigned to NESTECS S.A.
  • CAPSULE PIERCING MODULE
    Publication number: 20090117249
    Abstract: A capsule-based beverage production machine comprises a module (2) designed for producing a beverage on the basis of ingredients (5) which are contained in a capsule (1). The module (2) comprises: —means (3, 4) for retaining the capsule (1) in a fixed position, and—means (6) for perforation the capsule (1), wherein the perforation means (6) are controlled to perforate the capsule (1) after the capsule (1) is retained in the fixed position by the retaining means (3, 4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Matthieu Ozanne, Antoine Ryser
  • UNIFORM MICROWAVE HEATING OF FOOD IN A CONTAINER
    Publication number: 20090114644
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device and method for ensuring more uniform heating of food by microwaves. The method includes providing food in a portion having a predetermined size and shape; and providing a container adapted for receiving and reheating the portion of food in a microwave oven. The container forms a supporting cavity having peripheral sides and a bottom side, with the portion of food placed within the supporting cavity. The peripheral sides of the container are circumferentially shielded by a microwave reflective material that forms a circumference having axial and transverse distances that are determined so as to change the wavelength of resonant modes inside the food thereby resulting in a more uniform heating food pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2009
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Hua Zhang, Laurence Hayert-Bonneveau, William Yout, Gary Helstern, Gerard Loizeau
  • Device for manufacturing a granular product by extrusion and cutting
    Patent number: 7524178
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for manufacturing a granular product by extrusion and cutting, comprising an extruder provided with at least one extrusion die exhibiting an extruder face in which extrusion orifices open, a rotationally driven cutting head comprising at least two cutter blades designed to move past the orifices, characterized in that the blades are at least of two types and are arranged in such a way as to project the said granular product, after cutting, in at least two different projection cones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Meinrad Rosse, Julien Gaillard
  • Osteoprotegerin in milk
    Patent number: 7524815
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to osteoprotegerin obtainable from milk sources, in particular human and bovine milk. The present invention also relates to the use thereof for preparing an ingestible preparation and/or a pharmaceutical composition, in particular to the use of such a preparation/composition for preventing or treating disorders associated with bone metabolism and immune function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Karine Vidal, Peter Van Den Broek, Elizabeth Offord Cavin, Anne Donnet-Hughes
  • ADMIXTURE OF CAROTENOIDS AND ISOFLAVONOIDS FOR TREATING CUTANEOUS SYMPTOMS OF AGING
    Publication number: 20090105330
    Abstract: Intimate admixtures of at least one carotenoid and at least one isoflavonoid are well suited for treating the undesirable cutaneous signs of skin aging, in particular the determination of the skin and/or of the mucous membranes by inhibiting the activity and/or the expression of collagenases and by increasing the synthesis of collagen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicants: L'OREAL, NESTEC, S.A.
    Inventors: Lionel Breton, Markus Baur, Christel Liviero
  • PET FOOD COMPOSITION FOR SKIN PHOTOPROTECTION
    Publication number: 20090104169
    Abstract: An ingestable composition for the photoprotection of the skin of pets which comprises a photoprotecting effective amount of i) at least one probiotic lactic acid bacterium or a culture supernatant thereof, and ii) at least one yeast and/or a carotenoid or derivative, included into an ingestable carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: Nestec S. A.
    Inventors: Lionel Breton, Isabelle Bureau-Franz
  • LA1 - THE GENOME OF A LACTOBACILLUS STRAIN
    Publication number: 20090098053
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to the use of the DNA sequence of a Lactobacillus johnsonii strain, in particular to its genomic sequence for elucidating interactions of micro-organism with hosts they colonize, and moreover for elucidating the basis of probiotic properties exhibited by such strain. In addition, the present invention also relates to methods of detecting nucleic acids or polypeptides of Lactobacilli and related species, respectively. A data carrier is provided comprising nucleotide sequences and/or polypeptide sequences of La1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Raymond David Pridomore, Beat Mollet, Fabrizio Arigoni, Josef Hermanns
  • OLIGOSACCHARIDE MIXTURE
    Publication number: 20090092729
    Abstract: An oligosaccharide mixture comprising 5-70 wt% of at least one N-acetylated oligosaccharide selected from the group comprising GalN Ac?1,3Gal?1,4Glc and Gal?1,6GalN Ac?1,3Gal?1,4Glc, 20-90 wt % of at least one neutral oligosaccharide selected from the group comprising Gal?1,6Gal, Gal?1,6Gl?1,4Glc Gal?1,6Gal?1,6Glc, Gal?1,Gal?1,3Glc, Gal?1,3Gal?1,4Glc, Gal?1,6Gal?1,6Gal?1,4Glc, Gal?1,6Gal?1,3Gal?1,4Glc, Gal?1,3Gal?1,6Gal?1,4Glc and Gal?1,3Gal?1,3Gal?1,4Glc and 5-50 wt % of at least one sialylated oligosaccharide selected from the group comprising NeuAc?2,3Gal?1,4Glc and NeuAc?2,6Ga?1,4Glc; food products comprising said oligosaccharide mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Norbert Sprenger, Francois Morgan, Rafael Berrocal, Marcel Braun
  • Method, apparatus, and system for coating food items
    Patent number: 7513213
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system for coating food items such as coating empty ice cream cones subsequently containing ice cream. A liquid recovery apparatus is used in the method, apparatus, and system and is fashioned in a tray-like manner to form a slideway that includes a bottom section with openings that have collars along with opposing sidewalls and endwalls that together enable containment of coating liquid such as a chocolate coating. The chocolate coating is recovered and thereby reused as a subsequent topping for the filled ice cream cone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Christian Mangé, Jared Vandemark
  • NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION FOR LOW BIRTH WEIGHT INFANTS
    Publication number: 20090087540
    Abstract: A nutritional composition for very low birth weight infants which comprises 26 5 to 38 g/l of a source of hypoallergenic hydrolysed whey protein with a degree of hydrolysis between 8 and 20, 37 to 46 g/l of a fat source of which 20 to 50% is medium chain triglycerides and which has an n6:n3 ratio between 6 and 12 and 50 to 100 g/l of a carbohydrate source which composition contains between 3.2 and 4.0 grams of protein per 100 kcal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Ferdinand Haschke, Corinne Renee Magliola
  • Steam frothing device with froth flow regulation system
    Patent number: 7509907
    Abstract: A frothing device adaptable to a steam outlet for producing milk froth comprising a steam inlet, a milk inlet, an air inlet, a vacuum chamber adapted to receive steam, liquid milk and air therein, a restriction with a limited cross-section adapted for conducting the product there through at high velocity, an emulsifying chamber; the emulsifying chamber having an outlet for draining the product froth out of the chamber and a froth flow regulation system configured for breaking the kinetic energy of the froth stream and for changing its direction sufficiently so that the froth is gently delivered out of the device. The frothing device can be mounted on a coffee machine to deliver cappuccino upon a push of a button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventor: Matthieu Ozanne
  • CHOCOLATE COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20090074937
    Abstract: The invention relates to chocolate compositions where the fat phase comprises at least cocoa butter and optionally milk fat and/or a cocoa butter equivalent and the chocolate can be liquefied and re-solidified without bloom and without a pre-crystallization step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2005
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Philippe Gonus, Thierry D. Fiaux
  • METHOD FOR PROVIDING GLUTAMINE
    Publication number: 20090075862
    Abstract: A method of providing glutamine to a patient. A nutritional composition which includes whey protein, or a protein mixture which simulates the amino acid profile of whey protein, as a protein source is enterally administered to the patient. The whey protein may be a hydrolyzed whey protein. The patient may be a stressed patient, pre-term baby, or athlete.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Julio Boza, Olivier Ballevre, Paul-Andre Finot
  • DEPANNING DEVICES AND METHODS OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20090068329
    Abstract: Depanning devices and methods of using the depanning devices are provided. In an embodiment, the present disclosure provides a device comprising a rotatable support and a grid attached to the support. The grid comprises one or more movable gates and defines one or more passages. The device can further comprise a tray defining one or more recessed portions. The tray is removably attachable to the rotatable support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Richard P. Egnor, Kent Kleinholz
  • USE OF A COMBINATION OF HESPERIDIN AND OF A MICROORGANISM FOR INFLUENCING THE BARRIER FUNCTION OF THE SKIN
    Publication number: 20090068161
    Abstract: The cosmetic use of at least an effective amount of hesperidin or of one of its derivatives in combination with at least an effective amount of at least one microorganism, in particular probiotic microorganism, or one of its fractions as agent for preventing a reduction in and/or for reinforcing the barrier function of the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicants: L'OREAL, NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Audrey GUENICHE, Isabelle CASTIEL
  • COMPOSITION FOR PROMOTION OF BONE GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE OF BONE HEALTH
    Publication number: 20090060883
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for maintenance of bone health or prevention, alleviation and/or treatment of bone disorders. It also relates to the use of the composition in the manufacture of a nutritional product, a supplement, a treat or a medicament; and a method of promoting bone growth or for the maintenance of bone health, which comprises administering an effective amount of the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Offord-Cavin, Ermanno Federici, Bernard Lemaure, Didier Courtois
  • Lactic acid bacteria capable of reducing an individual's tendency to develop allergic reactions
    Patent number: 7498162
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to novel strains of lactic acid bacteria that are capable to reduce an individual's tendency to mount allergic reactions. In particular, the present invention relates to the generation of lactic acid bacteria strains that express proteins including tolerogenic peptides and the use thereof in reducing an individual's tendency to mount allergic reactions. The invention also pertains to food or pharmaceutical compositions containing said micro-organisms or active fractions thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Jacques Edouard Germond, Blaise Corthesy, Beat Mollet, Rodolphe Fritsche
  • Hand-held food package
    Patent number: D587130
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Robert F. Schiffman, Stephen Belko, Robert A. Ziegler, Scott E. Miller, Brian M. Orme
  • Closure for containers
    Patent number: D591152
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventor: Chris Daniel Hatalla
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D592062
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Paul DaSilva, Kimberly Cooper