Patents by Inventor Bertrand Bourqui
Bertrand Bourqui 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).
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Publication number: 20230405062Abstract: The invention herein relates generally to enhancing the survival and activity of probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri strains in mammals by pre-conditioning L. reuteri with GOS during cultivation and to a surprisingly high symbiotic effect of such a pre-conditioned probiotic L. reuteri strain when administered together with GOS further added in the composition. The invention therefore comprises methods for cultivating and manufacturing probiotic L. reuteri strains, and preparing products containing such pre-conditioned strains in combination with additional amounts of GOS. In more detail the present invention relates to a probiotic composition comprising a probiotic L. reuteri strain, obtained by a step of growing the bacteria in a medium comprising GOS, and administering the pre-conditioned bacteria together with further GOS in the final product. The inventors have found that such method induces surprisingly high and unexpected symbiotic beneficial effects of the probiotic bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2022Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Stefan ROOS, Marie Noëlle HORCAJADA, Nicolas BONNET, Magalie SABATIER, Bertrand BOURQUI, Guénolée Eliane Marie PRIOULT, Florac DE BRUYN
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Publication number: 20230381252Abstract: An oral composition comprising at least one probiotic bacteria selected from the genera: Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, and Bacillus and ferric pyrophosphate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Inventors: Sophie Moille, Irma Silva Zolezzi, Edwin Alberto Habeych Narvaez, Nicola Galaffu, Bertrand Bourqui, Sara Colombo Mottaz
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Publication number: 20230227771Abstract: The present invention relates to a probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri strain obtained by growing the bacteria in a medium comprising galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), so called pre-conditioning. The pre-conditioning method provides boosting effects of the probiotic L. reuteri strain, such as improved mineral absorption, in the gastrointestinal tract. The invention comprises methods for manufacturing and cultivating probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri strains, and products and first and second medical uses of such strains.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2022Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: Stefan ROOS, Marie Noëlle HORCAJADA, Nicolas BONNET, Magalie SABATIER, Bertrand BOURQUI, Guénolée Eliane Marie PRIOULT, Florac DE BRUYN
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Patent number: 11660322Abstract: An oral composition comprising at least one probiotic bacteria selected from the genera: Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, and Bacillus, and ferric pyrophosphate.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2016Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Societe des Produits Nestle S.A.Inventors: Sophie Moille, Irma Silva Zolezzi, Edwin Alberto Habeych Narvaez, Nicola Galaffu, Bertrand Bourqui, Sara Colombo Mottaz
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Patent number: 11596649Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition in powder form comprising probiotic bacteria and at least one iron source selected from ferrous citrate, ferric citrate, ferrous sulphate monohydrate and mixtures thereof. Ferrous citrate, ferric citrate, ferrous sulphate monohydrate and mixtures thereof advantageously do not cause significant inhibition or reduction in the viability of the bacteria and thus these iron sources are advantageously used to fortify a composition in powder form comprising probiotic bacteria.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2017Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Societe des Produits Nestle S.A.Inventors: Rafael Berrocal Flores, Bertrand Bourqui, Joeska Husny, Antoine Jean-Pierre Roux
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Patent number: 11191809Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition in powder form comprising probiotic bacteria and at least one iron-milk protein complex. Such iron-milk protein complex advantageously does not cause significant reduction in the viability of the bacteria and thus such iron source is advantageously used to fortify a composition in powder form comprising probiotic bacteria.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2017Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Societe des Produits Nestle S.A.Inventors: Bertrand Bourqui, Joeska Husny
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Publication number: 20190314451Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition in powder form comprising probiotic bacteria and at least one iron-milk protein complex. Such iron-milk protein complex advantageously does not cause significant reduction in the viability of the bacteria and thus such iron source is advantageously used to fortify a composition in powder form comprising probiotic bacteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2017Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: Bertrand Bourqui, Joeska Husny
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Publication number: 20190282614Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition in powder form comprising probiotic bacteria and at least one iron source selected from ferrous citrate, ferric citrate, ferrous sulphate monohydrate and mixtures thereof. Ferrous citrate, ferric citrate, ferrous sulphate monohydrate and mixtures thereof advantageously do not cause significant inhibition or reduction in the viability of the bacteria and thus these iron sources are advantageously used to fortify a composition in powder form comprising probiotic bacteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2017Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: Rafael Berrocal Flores, Bertrand Bourqui, Joeska Husny, Antoine Jean-Pierre Roux
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Publication number: 20180133267Abstract: An oral composition comprising at least one probiotic bacteria selected from the genera: Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, and Bacillus, and ferric pyrophosphate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2016Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Sophie Moille, Irma Silva Zolezzi, Edwin Alberto Habeych Narvaez, Nicola Galaffu, Bertrand Bourqui, Sara Colombo Mottaz
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Patent number: 9693942Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of enhancing skin appearance. One aspect of the invention aims to provide a composition comprising 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid for use in the reduction or prevention of regions of the skin with darker pigmentation. The present invention also relates to cosmetic use of a composition comprising 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid for the reduction or prevention of regions of the skin with darker pigmentation.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2013Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Francia Jacqueline Arce Vera, Bertrand Bourqui, Timo Buetler, Stephane Duboux, Francis Foata, Marjorie Guitard, Philippe Alexandre Guy, Nicolas Page, Serge Andre Dominique Rezzi
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Patent number: 9486425Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions with a health benefit. In particular, the invention relates to treatment or prevention of liver disorders. A subject matter of the invention is a composition comprising 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid for use in the treatment or prevention of liver disorders. A further subject matter of the invention is a composition comprising 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid for use in the treatment or prevention of liver disorders linked to an insufficient activity of phase II enzymes in the liver.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2013Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Francia Jacqueline Arce Vera, Bertrand Bourqui, Timo Buetler, Stephane Duboux, Francis Foata, Philippe Alexandre Guy, Nicolas Page, Serge Andre Dominique Rezzi
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Patent number: 9259404Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions with a health benefit. In particular, the invention relates to the field of brain health, for example brain protection, maintenance of cognitive function, prevention of cognitive decline and prevention of cognitive disorders. A subject matter of the invention is a composition comprising 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid for use in the treatment or prevention of cognitive decline.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2013Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Francia Jacqueline Arce Vera, Bertrand Bourqui, Timo Buetler, Stephane Duboux, Jane Durga, Francis Foata, Philippe Alexandre Guy, Nicolas Page, Serge Andre Dominique Rezzi, Pierre Magistretti, Evelyne Ruchti, Sylvain Lengacher, Igor Allaman
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Patent number: 9238015Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions with a health benefit. In particular, the invention relates to the field of cardiovascular disorders, for example, atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, stroke, and heart failure. A subject matter of the invention is a composition comprising 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid for use in the treatment or prevention of cardiovascular disorders.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2013Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Francia Jacqueline Arce Vera, Bertrand Bourqui, Timo Buetler, Stephane Duboux, Francis Foata, Philippe Alexandre Guy, Nicolas Page, Serge Andre Dominique Rezzi
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Publication number: 20150105464Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions with a health benefit. In particular, the invention relates to the field of brain health, for example brain protection, maintenance of cognitive function, prevention of cognitive decline and prevention of cognitive disorders. A subject matter of the invention is a composition comprising 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid for use in the treatment or prevention of cognitive decline.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2013Publication date: April 16, 2015Applicant: NESTEC S.A.Inventors: Francia Jacqueline Arce Vera, Bertrand Bourqui, Timo Buetler, Stephane Duboux, Jane Durga, Francis Foata, Philippe Alexandre Guy, Nicolas Page, Serge Andre Dominique Rezzi, Pierre Magistretti, Evelyne Ruchti, Sylvain Lengacher, Igor Allaman
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Publication number: 20150087706Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions with a health benefit. In particular, the invention relates to treatment or prevention of liver disorders. A subject matter of the invention is a composition comprising 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid for use in the treatment or prevention of liver disorders. A further subject matter of the invention is a composition comprising 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid for use in the treatment or prevention of liver disorders linked to an insufficient activity of phase II enzymes in the liver.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2013Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventors: Francia Jacqueline Arce Vera, Bertrand Bourqui, Timo Buetler, Stephane Duboux, Francis Foata, Philippe Alexandre Guy, Nicolas Page, Serge Andre Dominique Rezzi
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Publication number: 20150087707Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions with a health benefit. In particular, the invention relates to the field of cardiovascular disorders, for example, atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, stroke, and heart failure. A subject matter of the invention is a composition comprising 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid for use in the treatment or prevention of cardiovascular disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2013Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventors: Francia Jacqueline Arce Vera, Bertrand Bourqui, Timo Buetler, Stephane Duboux, Francis Foata, Philippe Alexandre Guy, Nicolas Page, Serge Andre Dominique Rezzi
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Publication number: 20150064127Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of enhancing skin appearance. One aspect of the invention aims to provide a composition comprising 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid for use in the reduction or prevention of regions of the skin with darker pigmentation. The present invention also relates to cosmetic use of a composition comprising 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid for the reduction or prevention of regions of the skin with darker pigmentation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: Francia Jacqueline Arce Vera, Bertrand Bourqui, Tomo Buetler, Stephane Duboux, Francis Foata, Marjorie Guitard, Philippe Alexandre Guy, Nicolas Page, Serge Andre Dominique Rezzi
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Publication number: 20150057349Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions with a health benefit. In particular, the invention relates to the field of inflammatory disorders of the digestive tract, for example, ileitis, colitis, rectal inflammation, pharyngitis, leaky gut syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease. A subject matter of the invention is a composition comprising 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid for use in the treatment or prevention of inflammatory disorders of the digestive tract.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2013Publication date: February 26, 2015Applicant: NESTEC S.A.Inventors: Francia Jacqueline Arce Vera, Bertrand Bourqui, Timo Buetler, Stephane Duboux, Francis Foata, Philippe Alexandre Guy, Nicolas Page, Serge Andre Dominique Rezzi