Patents by Inventor Anu Hopia

Anu Hopia 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).

  • Edible compositions for lowering cholesterol
    Patent number: 8414913
    Abstract: The present invention is related to improved compositions for reducing serum total and/or LDL cholesterol levels. The compositions are combinations of dietary fiber and plant sterol. The compositions are used as such or more advantageously in food products and comprise one or several fibers, preferably ?-glucan, in combination with one or several plant sterols and/or stanols in their free and/or esterified forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Raisio Benecol Oy
    Inventors: Ingmar Wester, Tapio Palmu, Anu Hopia, Pirojo Alho-Lehto, Paula Virtanen, Anniina Pouru
  • EDIBLE COMPOSITIONS FOR LOWERING CHOLESTEROL
    Publication number: 20100298261
    Abstract: The present invention is related to improved compositions for reducing serum total and/or LDL cholesterol levels. The compositions are combinations of dietary fibre and plant sterol. The compositions are used as such or more advantageously in food products and comprise one or several fibres, preferably ?-glucan, in combination with one or several plant sterols and/or stanols in their free and/or esterified forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: RAISIO BENECOL OY
    Inventors: Ingmar WESTER, Tapio Palmu, Anu Hopia, Pirjo Alho-Lehto, Paula Virtanen, Anniina Pouru
  • Edible compositions for lowering cholesterol
    Patent number: 7794745
    Abstract: The present invention is related to improved compositions for reducing serum total and/or LDL cholesterol levels. The compositions are combinations of dietary fiber and plant sterol. The compositions are used as such or more advantageously in food products and comprise one or several fibers, preferably ?-glucan, in combination with one or several plant sterols and/or stanols in their free and/or esterified forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Raisio Nutrition Ltd.
    Inventors: Ingmar Wester, Tapio Palmu, Anu Hopia, Pirjo Alho-Lehto, Paula Virtanen, Anniina Pouru
  • Edible compositions for lowering cholesterol
    Publication number: 20040131657
    Abstract: The present invention is related to improved compositions for reducing serum total and/or LDL cholesterol levels. The compositions are combinations of dietary fibre and plant sterol. The compositions are used as such or more advantageously in food products and comprise one or several fibres, preferably &bgr;-glucan, in combination with one or several plant sterols and/or stanols in their free and/or esterified forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2004
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Ingmar Wester, Tapio Palmu, Anu Hopia, Pirjo Alho-Lehto, Paula Virtanen, Anniina Pouru