Patents by Inventor Eliane Duruz

Eliane Duruz 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: 8795743
    Abstract: Natural lycopene concentrate obtained from a plant structure after alkalinization, solid-liquid separation, acidification and a second solid-liquid separation. The concentrate obtained is highly bioavailable and water-soluble at room temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Karlheinz Bortlik, Eliane Duruz, Eric Kolodziejezyk, Marie-Rose Fernandez-Graf
  • Publication number: 20130296420
    Abstract: Natural lycopene concentrate obtained from a plant structure after alkalinization, solid-liquid separation, acidification and a second solid-liquid separation. The concentrate obtained is highly bioavailable and water-soluble at room temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Karlheinz Bortlik, Eliane Duruz, Eric Kolodziejezyk, Marie-Rose Fernandez-Graf
  • Patent number: 8507014
    Abstract: Natural lycopene concentrate obtained from a plant structure after alkalinization, solid-liquid separation, acidification and a second solid-liquid separation. The concentrate obtained is highly bioavailable and water-soluble at room temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Karlheinz Bortlik, Eliane Duruz, Eric Kolodziejeczyk, Marie-Rose Fernandez-Graf
  • Patent number: 8455004
    Abstract: The invention relates to a primary composition in which at least one lipophilic bioactive compound is mixed with a whey protein, present in an amount effective to increase the bioavailability of the lipophilic bioactive compound. The invention also relates to an oral composition that contains the primary composition in a foodstuff, in a food supplement, or in a pharmaceutical preparation, and to a cosmetic preparation that contains the primary composition. Methods for increasing the bioavailability of the lipophilic bioactive compound and providing increased photostability and oxidation resistance are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Karlheinz Bortlik, Francoise Saucy, Eliane Duruz, Myriam Richelle, Pierre Lambelet, Markus Baur, Andrea Pfeifer
  • Publication number: 20120027878
    Abstract: Natural lycopene concentrate obtained from a plant structure after alkalinization, solid-liquid separation, acidification and a second solid-liquid separation. The concentrate obtained is highly bioavailable and water-soluble at room temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Karlheinz Bortlik, Eliane Duruz, Eric Kolodziejczyk, Marie-Rose Fernandez-Graf
  • Patent number: 7588781
    Abstract: A primary composition that includes at least one lipophilic bioactive compound and a whey protein in an amount effective to increase the bioavailability of the lipophilic bioactive compound, and methods of forming the same. Also, an oral composition that contains the primary composition in a foodstuff, in a food supplement, in a cosmetic preparation or in a pharmaceutical preparation, and methods of forming the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Karlheinz Bortlik, Francoise Saucy, Eliane Duruz, Myriam Richelle, Pierre Lambelet, Markus Baur, Andrea M. A. Pfeifer
  • Publication number: 20090123542
    Abstract: The invention relates to a primary composition in which at least one lipophilic bioactive compound is mixed with a whey protein, present in an amount effective to increase the bioavailability of the lipophilic bioactive compound. The invention also relates to an oral composition that contains the primary composition in a foodstuff, in a food supplement, or in a pharmaceutical preparation, and to a cosmetic preparation that contains the primary composition. Methods for increasing the bioavailability of the lipophilic bioactive compound and providing increased photostability and oxidation resistance are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Karlheinz Bortlik, Francoise Saucy, Eliane Duruz, Myriam Richelle, Pierre Lambelet, Markus Baur, Andrea M.A. Pfeifer
  • Publication number: 20070071830
    Abstract: A primary composition that includes at least one lipophilic bioactive compound and a whey protein in an amount effective to increase the bioavailability of the lipophilic bioactive compound, and methods of forming the same. Also, an oral composition that contains the primary composition in a foodstuff, in a food supplement, in a cosmetic preparation or in a pharmaceutical preparation, and methods of forming the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Inventors: Karlheinz Bortlik, Francoise Saucy, Eliane Duruz, Myriam Richelle, Pierre Lambelet, Markus Baur, Andrea Pfeifer
  • Publication number: 20060286187
    Abstract: Natural lycopene concentrate obtained from a plant structure after alkalinization, solid-liquid separation, acidification and a second solid-liquid separation. The concentrate obtained is highly bioavailable and water-soluble at room temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2004
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Applicant: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Karlheinz Bortlik, Eliane Duruz, Eric Kolodziejczyk, Marie-Rose Fernandez-Graf
  • Publication number: 20050106219
    Abstract: The invention relates to a primary composition in which at least one lipophilic bioactive compound is mixed with a whey protein, present in an amount effective to increase the bioavailability of the lipophilic bioactive compound. The invention also relates to an oral composition that contains the primary composition in a foodstuff, in a food supplement, or in a pharmaceutical preparation, and to a cosmetic preparation that contains the primary composition. Methods for increasing the bioavailability of the lipophilic bioactive compound and providing increased photostability and oxidation resistance are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Inventors: Karlheinz Bortlik, Francoise Saucy, Eliane Duruz, Myriam Richelle, Pierre Lambelet, Markus Baur, Andrea Pfeifer
  • Publication number: 20020107292
    Abstract: A primary composition that includes at least one lipophilic bioactive compound and a whey protein in an amount effective to increase the bioavailability of the lipophilic bioactive compound, and methods of forming the same. Also, an oral composition that contains the primary composition in a foodstuff, in a food supplement, in a cosmetic preparation or in a pharmaceutical preparation, and methods of forming the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventors: Karlheinz Bortlik, Francoise Saucy, Eliane Duruz, Myriam Richelle, Pierre Lambelet, Markus Baur, Andrea M.A. Pfeifer