Patents by Inventor Arthur Ouwehand

Arthur Ouwehand 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).

  • PROBIOTICS FOR USE IN REDUCING THE INCIDENCE AND DURATION OF ILLNESS
    Publication number: 20230256037
    Abstract: The present invention provides probiotic compositions suitable for reducing the incidence and duration of human illness. In particular, the present invention provides methods and compositions suitable for preventing disease in young children. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention finds use in the prevention respiratory disease in children.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: GREGORY LEYER, ARTHUR OUWEHAND
  • COMPOSITIONS FOR METABOLIC HEALTH
    Publication number: 20230181653
    Abstract: Provided herein, inter alia, are compositions comprising one or more biologically pure strains of bacteria as well as methods of making and using the same to treat and/or prevent one or more obesity related disorders in a subject m need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Sofia FORSSTEN, Oliver HASSELWANDER, Ashley Ann HIBBERD, Henrik Max JENSEN, Helene M A KANE, Hye-Sook KIM, Ritesh KUMAR, Arthur OUWEHAND, Pia Tuulikki RASINKANGAS, Pierre E ROUVIERE, Buffy L STAHL, Qiong WANG
  • BACTERIA
    Publication number: 20220354908
    Abstract: The present invention relates to bacteria and metabolites thereof that are capable of binding to vaginal cells and producing hydrogen peroxide, their use in probiotic compositions and food products and methods for their selection. The invention also relates to the use of said bacteria, metabolites and probiotic compositions for the prevention and/or treatment of urogenital disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Heli Putaala, Sofia Forssten, Sampo Lahtinen, Arthur Ouwehand, Jaana Mättö, Harri Mäkivuokko, Inger Mattsby-Baltzer, Björn Andersch
  • ENZYMATIC SYNTHESIS OF SOLUBLE GLUCAN FIBER
    Publication number: 20220275112
    Abstract: An enzymatically produced soluble ?-glucan fiber composition is provided suitable for use as a digestion resistant fiber in food and feed applications. The soluble ?-glucan fiber composition can be blended with one or more additional food ingredients to produce fiber-containing compositions. Methods for the production and use of compositions comprising the soluble ?-glucan fiber are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Qiong Cheng, Robert DiCosimo, Arthur Ouwehand, Zheng You, Mark S. Payne, Jian Ping Lai, Kristin Ruebling-Jass, Steven Cary Rothman
  • Enzymatic synthesis of soluble glucan fiber
    Patent number: 11261264
    Abstract: An enzymatically produced soluble ?-glucan fiber composition is provided suitable for use as a digestion resistant fiber in food and feed applications. The soluble ?-glucan fiber composition can be blended with one or more additional food ingredients to produce fiber-containing compositions. Methods for the production and use of compositions comprising the soluble ?-glucan fiber are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: NUTRITION & BIOSCIENCES USA 4, INC.
    Inventors: Qiong Cheng, Robert DiCosimo, Arthur Ouwehand, Zheng You, Mark S. Payne, Jian Ping Lai, Kristin Ruebling-Jass, Steven Cary Rothman
  • Methods and Compositions for Treating or Preventing Gut Barrier Dysfunction
    Publication number: 20210069267
    Abstract: This specification relates to a method for maintaining or improving gut barrier integrity. In particular, such a method may be useful for treating or preventing gut barrier dysfunction. This specification also relates to compositions useful for carrying out such methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Johanna HIRVONEN, Sinikka Anneli LATVALA, Maija Emilia Marttinen MARTTINEN, Krista SALLI, Heli PUTAALA, Kristi TIIHONEN, Arthur OUWEHAND, Christian Clement YDE, Anders HONORÈ, Joern MARCUSSEN, Henrik Max JENSEN
  • Enzymatic synthesis of soluble glucan fiber
    Patent number: 10907185
    Abstract: An enzymatically produced soluble ?-glucan fiber composition is provided suitable for use as a digestion resistant fiber in food and feed applications. The soluble ?-glucan fiber composition can be blended with one or more additional food ingredients to produce fiber-containing compositions. Methods for the production and use of compositions comprising the soluble ?-glucan fiber are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: DUPONT INDUSTRIAL BIOSCIENCES USA, LLC
    Inventors: Qiong Cheng, Robert Dicosimo, Arthur Ouwehand, Zheng You, Jian Ping Lai, Zheyong Yu, Zhenghong Zhang
  • PROBIOTIC BACTERIA FOR THE TOPICAL TREATMENT OF SKIN DISORDERS
    Publication number: 20200376045
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a probiotic bacteria, and/or soluble metabolite of a probiotic bacteria and/or a cell lysate of a probiotic bacteria for use in the treatment of a disorder associated with Tight Junction function, characterised in that the probiotic bacteria, soluble metabolite of a probiotic bacteria and/or a cell lysate of a probiotic bacteria is formulated for topical administration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Heli Anglenius, Kirsti Tiihonen, Nina Rautonen, Arthur Ouwehand
  • PROBIOTICS FOR USE IN REDUCING THE INCIDENCE AND DURATION OF ILLNESS
    Publication number: 20200316145
    Abstract: The present invention provides probiotic compositions suitable for reducing the incidence and duration of human illness. In particular, the present invention provides methods and compositions suitable for preventing disease in young children. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention finds use in the prevention respiratory disease in children.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Gregory Leyer, Arthur Ouwehand
  • BACTERIA
    Publication number: 20200085888
    Abstract: The present invention relates to bacteria and metabolites thereof that are capable of binding to A, B and/or O blood type antigens or which are acid and/or bile tolerant, their use in probiotic compositions and food products, and methods for their selection. The invention also relates to the use of said bacteria and metabolites for the prevention and/or treatment of gastrointestinal disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Heli Putaala, Sofia Forssten, Sampo Lahtinen, Arthur Ouwehand, Jaana Mättö, Harri Mäkivuokko, Janne Nikkilä
  • Probiotic bacteria for the topical treatment of skin disorders
    Patent number: 10555977
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a probiotic bacteria, and/or soluble metabolite of a probiotic bacteria and/or a cell lysate of a probiotic bacteria for use in the treatment of a disorder associated with Tight Junction function, characterised in that the probiotic bacteria, soluble metabolite of a probiotic bacteria and/or a cell lysate of a probiotic bacteria is formulated for topical administration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: DuPont Nutrition Biosciences ApS
    Inventors: Heli Anglenius, Kirsti Tiihonen, Nina Rautonen, Arthur Ouwehand
  • ENZYMATIC SYNTHESIS OF SOLUBLE GLUCAN FIBER
    Publication number: 20190389978
    Abstract: An enzymatically produced soluble ?-glucan fiber composition is provided suitable for use as a digestion resistant fiber in food and feed applications. The soluble ?-glucan fiber composition can be blended with one or more additional food ingredients to produce fiber-containing compositions. Methods for the production and use of compositions comprising the soluble ?-glucan fiber are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Qiong Cheng, Robert DiCosimo, Arthur Ouwehand, Zheng You, Mark S. Payne, Jian Ping Lai, Kristin Ruebling-Jass, Steven Cary Rothman
  • Enzymatic synthesis of soluble glucan fiber
    Patent number: 10351633
    Abstract: An enzymatically produced soluble ?-glucan fiber composition is provided suitable for use as a digestion resistant fiber in food and feed applications. The soluble ?-glucan fiber composition can be blended with one or more additional food ingredients to produce fiber-containing compositions. Methods for the production and use of compositions comprising the soluble ?-glucan fiber are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Qiong Cheng, Robert Dicosimo, Arthur Ouwehand, Zheng You, Mark S. Payne, Jian Ping Lai, Kristin Ruebling-Jass, Steven Cary Rothman
  • PROBIOTIC BACTERIA FOR THE TOPICAL TREATMENT OF SKIN DISORDERS
    Publication number: 20190099454
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a probiotic bacteria, and/or soluble metabolite of a probiotic bacteria and/or a cell lysate of a probiotic bacteria for use in the treatment of a disorder associated with Tight Junction function, characterised in that the probiotic bacteria, soluble metabolite of a probiotic bacteria and/or a cell lysate of a probiotic bacteria is formulated for topical administration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: HELI PUTAALA, KIRSTI TIIHONEN, NINA RAUTONEN, ARTHUR OUWEHAND
  • PROBIOTICS FOR USE IN RELIEVING SYMPTOMS ASSOCIATED WITH GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS
    Publication number: 20190091270
    Abstract: The present invention provides probiotic compositions suitable for relieving symptoms associated with gastrointestinal disorders. In particular, the present invention provides compositions and methods to relieve symptoms associated with functional bowel disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, functional diarrhea, functional bloating, and other symptoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Gregory Leyer, Arthur Ouwehand
  • ENZYMATIC SYNTHESIS OF SOLUBLE GLUCAN FIBER
    Publication number: 20180049457
    Abstract: An enzymatically produced soluble ?-glucan fiber composition is provided suitable for use as a digestion resistant fiber in food and feed applications. The soluble ?-glucan fiber composition can be blended with one or more additional food ingredients to produce fiber-containing compositions. Methods for the production and use of compositions comprising the soluble ?-glucan fiber are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Qiong Cheng, Robert Dicosimo, Arthur Ouwehand, Zheng You, Supaporn Suwannakham, Kevin D. Nagy, Mark S. Payne, Jahnavi Chandra Prasad
  • PROBIOTICS FOR USE IN REDUCING THE INCIDENCE AND DURATION OF ILLNESS
    Publication number: 20180000875
    Abstract: The present invention provides probiotic compositions suitable for reducing the incidence and duration of human illness. In particular, the present invention provides methods and compositions suitable for preventing disease in young children. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the present invention finds use in the prevention respiratory disease in children.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: GREGORY LEYER, ARTHUR OUWEHAND
  • ENZYMATIC SYNTHESIS OF SOLUBLE GLUCAN FIBER
    Publication number: 20170218093
    Abstract: An enzymatically produced soluble ?-glucan fiber composition is provided suitable for use as a digestion resistant fiber in food and feed applications. The soluble ?-glucan fiber composition can be blended with one or more additional food ingredients to produce fiber-containing compositions. Methods for the production and use of compositions comprising the soluble ?-glucan fiber are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Qiong Cheng, Robert Dicosimo, Arthur Ouwehand, Zheng You, Mark S. Payne, Jian Ping Lai, Kristin Ruebling-Jass, Steven Cary Rothman
  • ENZYMATIC SYNTHESIS OF SOLUBLE GLUCAN FIBER
    Publication number: 20170204442
    Abstract: An enzymatically produced soluble ?-glucan fiber composition is provided suitable for use as a digestion resistant fiber in food and feed applications. The soluble ?-glucan fiber composition can be blended with one or more additional food ingredients to produce fiber-containing compositions. Methods for the production and use of compositions comprising the soluble ?-glucan fiber are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Robert DICOSIMO, Qiong CHENG, Andrew C. ELIOT, Arthur OUWEHAND, Mark S. PAYNE, Zheng YOU
  • ENZYMATIC SYNTHESIS OF SOLUBLE GLUCAN FIBER
    Publication number: 20170198323
    Abstract: An enzymatically produced soluble ?-glucan fiber composition is provided suitable for use as a digestion resistant fiber in food and feed applications. The soluble ?-glucan fiber composition can be blended with one or more additional food ingredients to produce fiber-containing compositions. Methods for the production and use of compositions comprising the soluble ?-glucan fiber are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: Qiong Cheng, Robert Dicosimo, Arthur Ouwehand, Zheng You, Mark S. Payne, Jahnavi Chandra Prasad