Patents by Inventor Bernard Lemaure

Bernard Lemaure 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).

  • Patent number: 8299034
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for maintenance of bone health or prevention, alleviation and/or treatment of bone disorders are presented. The present invention also provides the manufacture of a nutritional product, a supplement or a medicament for promoting bone growth or for the maintenance of bone health and methods regarding same. In an embodiment, the present invention provides a composition comprising an active ingredient having an effective amount of a plant or plant extract containing at least one phytochemical having the ability to induce bone morphogenic protein expression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Offord Cavin, Gary Williamson, Didier Courtois, Bernard Lemaure, Andre Touche, Grace Ing Soon, Laurent Ameye
  • Publication number: 20110160136
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for maintenance of cartilage health or prevention, alleviation and/or treatment of cartilage disorders are presented. The present invention also provides the manufacture of a nutritional product, a supplement or a medicament for promoting cartilage growth or for the maintenance of cartilage health and methods regarding same. In an embodiment, the present invention provides a composition comprising an active ingredient having an effective amount of a plant or plant extract containing at least one phytochemical, in particular polyphenol having the ability to treat or prevent muscular skeletal diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2008
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Offord Cavin, Gary Williamson, Didier Courtois, Bernard Lemaure, Andre Touche, Grace Ing Soon, Laurent Ameye
  • Publication number: 20110028416
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for maintenance of bone health or prevention, alleviation and/or treatment of bone disorders are presented. The present invention also provides the manufacture of a nutritional product, a supplement or a medicament for promoting bone growth or for the maintenance of bone health and methods regarding same. In an embodiment, the present invention provides a composition comprising an active ingredient having an effective amount of a plant or plant extract containing at least one phytochemical having the ability to induce bone morphogenic protein expression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2008
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Offord Cavin, Gary Williamson, Didier Courtois, Bernard Lemaure, Andre Touche, Grace Ing Soon, Laurent Ameye
  • Publication number: 20100203174
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pet food composition for regulating body weight and preventing obesity and related disorders in pets, which comprises as an active ingredient at least one plant or plant extract having the ability to stimulate energy expenditure and/or fat burning. The invention also relates to a method for improving the health of pets, particularly by preventing obesity and metabolic disorders associated with obesity in pets. It also relates to a method for increasing energy expenditure, controlling the glucose homeostasis and improving activity or mobility of the pet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Bernard Lemaure, Christian Darimont-Nicolau
  • Publication number: 20090304823
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for maintenance of bone health or prevention, alleviation and/or treatment of bone disorders are presented. The present invention also provides the manufacture of a nutritional product, a supplement or a medicament for promoting bone growth or for the maintenance of bone health and methods regarding same. In an embodiment, the present invention provides a composition comprising an active ingredient having an effective amount of a plant or plant extract containing at least one phytochemical having the ability to induce bone morphogenic protein expression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Offord Cavin, Gary Williamson, Didier Courtois, Bernard Lemaure, Andre Touche, Grace Ing Soon, Laurent Ameye
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20050106215
    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 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: December 10, 2002
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Inventors: Elizabeth Offord-Cavin, Ermanno Federici, Bernard Lemaure, Didier Courtois
  • Publication number: 20050079232
    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: December 10, 2002
    Publication date: April 14, 2005
    Inventors: Elizabeth Offord-Cavin, Ermanno Federici, Bernard Lemaure, Didier Courtois
  • Publication number: 20050013849
    Abstract: This invention relates to a pet food composition for regulating body weight and preventing obesity and related disorders in pets, which comprises as an active ingredient at least one plant or plant extract having the ability to stimulate energy expenditure and/or fat burning. The invention also relates to a method for improving the health of pets, particularly by preventing obesity and metabolic disorders associated with obesity in pets. It also relates to a method for increasing energy expenditure, controlling the glucose homeostasis and improving activity or mobility of the pet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Publication date: January 20, 2005
    Inventors: Bernard Lemaure, Christian- Darimont-Nicolau