Patents by Inventor Francis Lecroix

Francis Lecroix 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).

  • Anti-reflux infant nutrition
    Patent number: 11490631
    Abstract: An infant formula for preventing gastro-esophageal reflux is disclosed comprising whey protein and/or casein, a galactomannan thickener, and a fermented milk-derived product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: N.V. NUTRICIA
    Inventors: Marie Thomas, Francis Lecroix, Evan Abrahamse, Houkje Bouritius
  • ANTI-REFLUX INFANT NUTRITION
    Publication number: 20200214309
    Abstract: An infant formula for preventing gastro-esophageal reflux is disclosed comprising whey protein and/or casein, a galactomannan thickener, and a fermented milk-derived product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Applicant: N.V. Nutricia
    Inventors: Marie THOMAS, Francis LECROIX, Evan ABRAHAMSE, Houkje BOURITIUS
  • Anti-reflux infant nutrition
    Patent number: 10602752
    Abstract: An infant formula for preventing gastro-esophageal reflux is disclosed comprising whey protein and/or casein, a galactomannan thickener, and a fermented milk-derived product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: N.V. NUTRICIA
    Inventors: Marie Thomas, Francis Lecroix, Evan Abrahamse, Houkje Bouritius
  • Bioconversion of milk with for treatment of allergic manifestions in infants
    Patent number: 9707258
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a Bifidobacterium strain for the preparation of compositions, in particular of an infant formula, intended for the prevention and/or treatment of allergic-type manifestations. These compositions are obtained from a Bifidobacterium culture, without hydrolyzing milk proteins. The bacteria, which preferably belong to the species Bifidobacterium breve, may be killed or removed from the composition during the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Compagnie Gervais Danone
    Inventors: Cécile Aubert-Jacquin, Francis Lecroix, Emmanuel Perrin, Valérie Petay
  • Powder of fermented milk or of yogurt with a high density of lactic ferments
    Patent number: 9131703
    Abstract: The present application relates to a fermented milk or yoghurt powder which contains very high contents of S. thermophilus and L. bulgaricus, and which exhibits exceptional storage capacities. In the powder according to the invention, no substantial loss of live S. thermophilus and L. bulgaricus is observed after four months of storage at 20° C. The powder according to the invention has microbiological characteristics such that it itself corresponds to the name yoghurt or fermented milk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: INTERCONTINENTAL GREAT BRANDS LLC
    Inventors: Laurent Marchal, Pierre Aymard, Yvo Geysels, Christophe Daval, Pierre Jessenne, Francis Lecroix
  • ANTI-REFLUX INFANT NUTRITION
    Publication number: 20120213858
    Abstract: An infant formula for preventing gastro-esophageal reflux is disclosed comprising whey protein and/or casein, a galactomannan thickener, and a fermented milk-derived product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Marie Thomas, Francis Lecroix, Evan Abrahamse, Houkje Bouritius
  • Immunomodulatory product obtained from a bifidobacterium culture and compositions containing the same
    Patent number: 8197826
    Abstract: The invention relates to an immunomodulatory product obtained from a Bifidobacterium culture, to the use thereof, especially as a medicament or a food ingredient, and to pharmaceutical or food compositions containing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Compagnie Gervais Danone
    Inventors: Valérie Petay, Francis Lecroix, Emmanuel Perrin, Charles Gontier, Jean-Pierre Blareau, Marie-Bénédicte Romond, Elisabeth Singer, Marie-Françoise Odou, Catherine Demailly-Mullie
  • Method for the production of an immunostimulant milk product and uses thereof
    Patent number: 8119379
    Abstract: A method for the production of an immunostimulant milk product, characterized in that bioconversion is carried out on or a milk substrate with the aid of a Bifidobacterium culture by keeping said substrate in contact with said culture in conditions which are unfavorable with respect to the fermentation of Bifidobacterium. The invention also relates to milk foods and products obtained by said method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Compagnie Gervais Danone
    Inventors: Jean-Pierre Blareau, Marie-Bénédicte Romond, Charles Romond, Francis Lecroix, Charles Gontier
  • NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION FOR INFANTS DELIVERED VIA CAESAREAN SECTION
    Publication number: 20110150851
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions to be administered to infants delivered via caesarean section and in particular to a product comprising inactivated cells and/or bacterial cell fragments of Gram-negative bacteria and of optionally inactivated Gram-positive bacteria. Thereby it is possible to stimulate a fast colonisation of the intestinal microbiota of said infants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: N.V. NUTRICIA
    Inventors: Joachim Schmitt, Francis Lecroix, Pierre Jesenne, Bernd Stahl, Günther Boehm, Emmanuel Perrin
  • Use of a Bifidobacterium Strain for Preparing a Composition for Preventing and/or Treating Allergic Manifestations
    Publication number: 20100221226
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a Bifidobacterium strain for the preparation of compositions, in particular of an infant formula, intended for the prevention and/or treatment of allergic-type manifestations. These compositions are obtained from a Bifidobacterium culture, without hydrolyzing milk proteins. The bacteria, which preferably belong to the species Bifidobacterium breve, may be killed or removed from the composition during the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventors: Cécile Aubert-Jacquin, Francis Lecroix, Emmanuel Perrin, Valérie Petay
  • POWDER OF FERMENTED MILK OR OF YOGURT WITH A HIGH DENSITY OF LACTIC FERMENTS
    Publication number: 20090304864
    Abstract: The present application relates to a fermented milk or yoghurt powder which contains very high contents of S. thermophilus and L. bulgaricus, and which exhibits exceptional storage capacities. In the powder according to the invention, no substantial loss of live S. thermophilus and L. bulgaricus is observed after four months of storage at 20° C. The powder according to the invention has microbiological characteristics such that it itself corresponds to the name yoghurt or fermented milk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2007
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: COMPAGNIE GERVAIS DANONE
    Inventors: Laurent Marchal, Pierre Aymard, Yvo Geysels, Christophe Daval, Pierre Jessenne, Francis Lecroix
  • METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN IMMUNOSTIMULANT MILK PRODUCT AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20080268099
    Abstract: A method for the production of an immunostimulant milk product, characterized in that bioconversion is carried out on or a milk substrate with the aid of a Bifidobacterium culture by keeping said substrate in contact with said culture in conditions which are unfavorable with respect to the fermentation of Bifidobacterium. The invention also relates to milk foods and products obtained by said method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Jean Pierre Blareau, Marie-Benedicte Romond, Charles Romond, Francis Lecroix, Charles Gontier
  • Immunomodulatory Product Obtained from a Bifidobacterium Culture and Compositions Containing the Same
    Publication number: 20080248056
    Abstract: The invention relates to an immunomodulatory product obtained from a Bifidobacterium culture, to the use thereof, especially as a medicament or a food ingredient, and to pharmaceutical or food compositions containing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: COMPAGNIE GERVAIS DANONE
    Inventors: Valerie Petay, Francis Lecroix, Emmanuel Perrin, Charles Gontier, Jean-Pierre Blareau, Marie-Benedicte Romond, Elisabeth Singer, Marie-Francoise Odou, Catherine Demailly-Mullie
  • Method for the production of an immunostimulant milk product and uses thereof
    Patent number: 7410653
    Abstract: A method for the production of an imnmunostimulant milk product, characterized in that bioconversion is carried out on or a milk substrate with the aid of a Bifidobacterium culture by keeping said substrate in contact with said culture in conditions which are unfavorable with respect to the fermentation of Bifidobacterium. The invention also relates to milk foods and products obtained by said method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Compagnie Gervais Danone
    Inventors: Jean-Pierre Blareau, Marie-Bénédicte Romond, Charles Romond, Francis Lecroix, Charles Gontier