Patents by Inventor Elena Bercik

Elena Bercik 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).

  • and functional GI disorders
    Patent number: 11957720
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of probiotic bacteria. In particular, it relates to methods for treating or preventing functional GI disorders comprising administering Bifidobacterium longum, such as Bifidobacterium longum ATCC BAA-999.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Societe des Produits Nestle S.A.
    Inventors: Peter McLean, Gabriela Bergonzelli Degonda, Stephen Michael Collins, Premysl Bercik, Elena Verdu de Bercik
  • Probiotics for gut neuromuscular functions
    Publication number: 20070128178
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of proboscis in nutritional compositions or medicaments for the prevention of treatment of gut-neuromuscular abnormalities. Such abnormalities are, for example, associated with colic in babies, gut-pain or gut discomfort in general. In particular, the invention relates to the prevention or treatment of gut neuromuscular abnormalities after infection. Proboscis may be administered in a living or dead state, and also supernatant of fermentation medium may be directly used to achieve the beneficial effects reported herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2003
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Iréne Corthesy-Theulaz, Elena Bercik, Premysl Bercik, Stephen Collins