Patents by Inventor Bruno H. Leuenberger
Bruno H. Leuenberger 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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Patent number: 10463061Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions containing (fat-soluble) active ingredients and/or colorants in a matrix based on modified plant gums, i.e. plant gums that have been submitted to hydrolysis to degrade either the protein portion and/or where appropriate, the polysaccharide, and to a process for preparing these compositions as well as to modified plant gums, whose protein part is hydrolyzed up to a degree of about 30%, preferably to a degree of from about 0.05 to about 30%, and/or whose polysaccharide part is hydrolyzed up to a degree of about 50%, a process for the manufacture thereof and such modified plant gums themselves. The present invention further relates to the use of the compositions of this invention for the enrichment, fortification and/or for the coloration of food, beverages, animal feed, cosmetics and pharmaceutical compositions and to such food, beverages, animal feed, cosmetics and pharmaceutical compositions themselves.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2005Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.Inventors: Markus Beck, Bruno H. Leuenberger, Christina Rebernig-Staiger, Christian Schaefer, Gerhard Wagner
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Publication number: 20170105443Abstract: The invention relates to the use of encapsulated particles containing PUFAs embedded in a protein matrix for the preparation of extruded food, to the PUFA-supplemented extruded food and to the process for the preparation thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Sylvain DIGUET, Karin FELTES, Nicolle KLEEMANN, Bruno H. LEUENBERGER, Johann ULM
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Patent number: 9609885Abstract: The present patent application relates to a novel coating system, coated compositions with such a coating system, as well as to the use of such compositions in the production food, feed, dietary supplements and/or pharmaceutical products, as well as to food, feed, dietary supplements and/or pharmaceutical products comprising such compositions.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2012Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.Inventors: Sylvain Diguet, Bruno H. Leuenberger, Fabien Laboulfie, Mehrdji Hemati
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Patent number: 9579303Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions, preferably in the form of a powder and/or granules, which contain as principal components a first component selected from the group consisting of isoflavones, soy products containing at least one isoflavone, and mixtures thereof, together with a polysaccharide as second component. A preferred first component is genistein or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or derivative thereof (e.g. genistin). A preferred second component is pectin. The disclosure further relates to a process for the manufacture of such compositions, and their use in dietary supplements, pharmaceutical and personal care compositions. The disclosure is also directed to the use of a polysaccharide for improving the flowability of a component selected from the group consisting of isoflavones, soy products, preferably those containing at least one isoflavone, and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2006Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.Inventors: Chyi-Cheng Chen, Bruno H. Leuenberger
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Publication number: 20160324877Abstract: We disclose compositions comprising Vitamin D (cholecalciferol and /or ergocalciferol) and 25-OH D3 (calcifediol), and use of those compositions to affect at least concentration, bioavailability, metabolism, or efficacy of vitamin D in a human. Forms and dosages of the composition, as well as processes for manufacturing a spray-dried formulation, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Neil Robert BUCK, Wouter CLAERHOUT, Bruno H. LEUENBERGER, Elisabeth STOECKLIN, Kai URBAN, Swen WOLFRAM
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Publication number: 20160263128Abstract: We disclose the use of 25-OH D3 (calcifediol) to increase muscle strength, muscle function, or both. Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) may optionally be used together with 25-OH D3. Forms and dosages of a pharmaceutical composition, as well as processes for manufacturing medicaments, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Neil Robert BUCK, Wouter CLAERHOUT, Bruno H. LEUENBERGER, Elisabeth STOECKLIN, Kai URBAN, Swen WOLFRAM
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Patent number: 9332777Abstract: Compositions containing modified gum acacia, less than 40% oil and carotenoids, where the gum acacia has been subjected to a heat-treatment at a temperature between 100° C. and 115° C. for 1 to 38 hours. These compositions allow preparation of emulsions having a very high color intensity and color stability and useful for the enrichment, fortification and/or coloration of food beverages, animal feed, cosmetics or pharmaceutical compositions.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2011Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.Inventors: Andrea Hitzfeld, Bruno H. Leuenberger, Olivia Vidoni
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Patent number: 8927046Abstract: Compositions consisting of or comprising resveratrol and a protective colloid, particularly a gelatine, a modified food starch or a ligninsulfonate, their use for stably incorporating resveratrol into water-based foods, particularly beverages, and the foods thus obtained.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2010Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.Inventors: Sylvain Diguet, Nicolle Goetz, Bruno H. Leuenberger, Johann Ulm, Loni Schweikert
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Publication number: 20140242179Abstract: The present patent application relates to a novel coating system, coated compositions with such a coating system, as well as to the use of such compositions in the production food, feed, dietary supplements and/or pharmaceutical products, as well as to food, feed, dietary supplements and/or pharmaceutical products comprising such compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2012Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.Inventors: Sylvain Diguet, Bruno H. Leuenberger, Fabien Laboulfie, Mehrdji Hemati
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Patent number: 8697126Abstract: The present invention describes a process for the manufacture of a solid composition comprising a microorganism, which process comprises a first step of blending and/or compacting the microorganism with a salt of a medium or long-chain fatty acid to prepare a powderous mixture or compacted granulate, and a second step of providing said powderous mixture or compacted granulate with a coating. The microorganisms are preferably probiotics. The invention also relates to the solid composition obtained by said process and to its use in food.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2006Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.Inventors: Chyi-Cheng Chen, Bruno H. Leuenberger, Loni Schweikert, Ernst Zedi
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Patent number: 8680161Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions containing plant gums and one or more fat-soluble active ingredients, wherein the composition comprises less than 40 weight-% oil, based on the total composition in dry matter. These compositions can be used for the enrichment, fortification and/or coloration of food beverages, animal feed, cosmetics or pharmaceutical compositions. The present invention also refers to the preparation of such compositions. The present invention furthermore refers to a process for the manufacture of a beverage by mixing the compositions with ingredients of beverages. The present invention also refers to beverages obtainable by this process.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2009Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.Inventors: Andrea Hitzfeld, Bruno H. Leuenberger, Olivia Vidoni
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Patent number: 8597642Abstract: The present invention is directed to a formulation of a lipophilic health ingredient comprising a lipophilic health ingredient, a protective colloid comprising a modified starch and an emulsifier. The present invention is further directed to a formulation of (a) lipophilic health ingredient(s) comprising (a) lipophilic health ingredient(s) and a protective colloid, wherein said protective colloid is a modified starch, characterized in that the formulation has a residual moisture content ?6.5 weight-%, based on the total weight of the formulation, as well as to a process for their manufacture. The latter formulations are especially suitable for the preparation of stable tablets of these lipophilic health ingredients.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2008Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.Inventors: Sylvain Diguet, Bruno H. Leuenberger, Bernd Schlegel, Johann Ulm
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Publication number: 20130310302Abstract: Partially deamidated rice endosperm protein or rice endosperm protein which is partially conjugated with mono-, di-, oligo- or polysaccharides is used as novel protective hydrocolloid for fat-soluble active ingredients and/or fat-soluble colorants. The present invention further includes compositions comprising that rice endosperm protein and at least one fat-soluble active ingredient/colorant, as well as their manufacture, that rice endosperm protein itself and its manufacture. These compositions are used for the enrichment, fortification and/or coloration of food, beverages, animal feed, personal care or pharmaceutical compositions. The present invention is directed to theses uses and to food, beverages, animal feed, personal care and pharmaceutical compositions containing such a rice endosperm protein and such a composition, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Inventors: Navagnana (Navam) S. HETTIARACHCHY, Bruno H. Leuenberger, Ilankovan Paraman, Christian Schäfer
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Publication number: 20130281550Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising octenyl-succinic anhydride-modified gum acacia and carotenoids. It has been found that the compositions according to the invention allow to produce emulsions having a very high color intensity, and color stability with a low turbidity. These compositions can be used for the enrichment, fortification and/or coloration of food beverages, animal feed, cosmetics or pharmaceutical compositions. The present invention furthermore refers to a process for the manufacture of a beverage by mixing the compositions with ingredients of beverages. The present invention also refers to beverages obtainable by this process.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2011Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.Inventors: Andrea Hitzfeld, Bruno H. Leuenberger, Olivia Vidoni
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Patent number: 8535724Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions, preferably in the form of a powder and/or granules, which contain resveratrol and pectin, and a process for the manufacture of such compositions.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: DSM IP Assets B.V.Inventors: Sylvain Diguet, Bruno H. Leuenberger, Kai Urban, Sui-Kchen Chen
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Publication number: 20130150598Abstract: The use of 25-OH D3 (calcifediol) to increase muscle strength, muscle function, or both is provided. Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) may optionally be used together with 25-OH D3. Forms and dosages of a pharmaceutical composition, as well as processes for manufacturing medicaments, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.Inventors: Neil Robert BUCK, Wouter Claerhout, Bruno H. Leuenberger, Elisabeth Stoecklin, Kai Urban, Swen Wolfram
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Publication number: 20120259023Abstract: The present invention relates to novel conjugates based on plant gums and modified food starch, a process for the manufacture thereof, as well as to compositions containing active ingredients, preferably fat-soluble active ingredients, and/or colorants in a matrix based on these conjugates, and to a process for preparing these compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2010Publication date: October 11, 2012Inventors: Andrea Hitzfeld, Bruno H. Leuenberger, Paul Steeman, Olivia Vidoni
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Publication number: 20120196057Abstract: We disclose compositions comprising Vitamin D (cholecalciferol and/or ergocalciferol) and 25-OH D3 (calcifediol), and use of those compositions to affect at least concentration, bioavailability, metabolism, or efficacy of vitamin D in a human. Forms and dosages of the composition, as well as processes for manufacturing a spray-dried formulation, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventors: Neil Robert Buck, Wouter Claerhout, Bruno H. Leuenberger, Elisabeth Stoecklin, Kai Urban, Swen Wolfram
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Publication number: 20120149782Abstract: Compositions containing modified gum acacia, less than 40% oil and carotenoids, where the gum acacia has been subjected to a heat-treatment at a temperature between 100° C. and 115° C. for 1 to 38 hours. These compositions allow preparation of emulsions having a very high color intensity and color stability and useful for the enrichment, fortification and/or coloration of food beverages, animal feed, cosmetics or pharmaceutical compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: DSM ASSETS B.VInventors: Andrea HITZFELD, Bruno H. Leuenberger, Olivia Vidoni
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Publication number: 20120039964Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations of a pharmacological effective fat-soluble active ingredient with a high bioavailability of said fat-soluble active ingredient as well as to their manufacture and use as dietary supplement, food, feed, personal care product and/or pharmaceutical. Such formulations are those which when dissolved, dispersed or diluted in/with water have an extinction E1/1 at a wavelength in the range of from 200 to 800 nm, preferably in the range of from 250 to 600 nm, more preferably in the range of from 250 to 500 nm, more preferably in the range of from 370 to 485 nm, of ?380, preferably of ?600, most preferably ?900. In preferred embodiments of the formulations of the present invention such formulations show an extrusion loss of fat-soluble active ingredient of ?30% when pressed to tablets.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Inventors: Markus BECK, Hansjoerg Grass, Bruno H. Leuenberger, Markus Nowotny, Christian Schäfer, Karl Manfred Voelker