Patents by Inventor Guenolee Prioult

Guenolee Prioult 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).

  • Publication number: 20130236581
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of frozen yoghurt. In particular, the present invention provides frozen yoghurt compositions comprising non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms. These non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms may bioactive heat treated probiotic micro-organisms, for example. The present inventions also relates to health benefits provided by these non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Annick Mercenier, Guenolee Prioult, Sophie Nutten
  • Publication number: 20130230611
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of probiotic micro-organisms, in particular to the field of non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms. Embodiments of the present invention relate to compositions comprising probiotic micro-organisms that were rendered non-replicating by extrusion. Such compositions may be used to treat or prevent disorders that are related to a compromised immune system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Annick Mercenier, Antoine Wermeille, Audrey Demont, Guenolee Prioult
  • Publication number: 20130224166
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of powdered cereal compositions to be reconstituted in milk, infant formula or water. In particular, the present invention relates to powdered cereal compositions to be administered to infants or young children. The powdered cereal compositions may be used to strengthen the immune system and/or to treat or prevent inflammatory disorders. For example these benefits can be provided by probiotic micro-organisms. An embodiment of the present invention relates to a powdered cereal composition comprising non-replicating probiotic-micro-organisms, for example bioactive heat treated probiotic micro-organisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Annick Mercenier, Guenolee Prioult, Sophie Nutten
  • Publication number: 20130224254
    Abstract: The present invention relates to non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms and their health benefits. In particular, the present invention provides a means to help parents to protect their children from gastro-intestinal infections, in particular diarrhea. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a composition comprising non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms for use in the prevention or treatment of gastrointestinal infections in children.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Valerie Petit, Clara Lucia Garcia-Rodenas, Monique Julita, Annick Mercenier, Guenolee Prioult, Sophie Nutten
  • Publication number: 20130224167
    Abstract: The present invention relates to non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms and their health benefits. In particular, the present invention provides a means to help parents to protect their children from infections. The subject matter of the present inventions allows it to reduce absence from school or daycare. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a composition comprising non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms for use in the prevention or treatment of infections in children to reduce absence from school or daycare.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Valerie Petit, Clara Lucia Garcia-Rodenas, Monique Julita, Annick Mercenier, Guenolee Prioult, Sophie Nutten
  • Publication number: 20130224165
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of drinkable yoghurt compositions. In particular, the present invention provides drinkable yoghurt compositions comprising non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms. These non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms may be bioactive heat treated probiotic micro-organisms, for example. The present invention also relates to health benefits provided by these non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Single Buoy Moorings, Inc
    Inventors: Annick Mercenier, Guenolee Prioult, Sophie Nutten
  • Publication number: 20130224253
    Abstract: The present invention relates to non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms and their health benefits. For example, the present invention relates to compositions comprising non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms for use in the treatment of prevention of upper respiratory tract infections and/or their symptoms. Embodiments of the present invention provide means to help parents to protect their children from such upper respiratory tract infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Valerie Petit, Clara Lucia Garcia-Rodenas, Monique Julita, Annick Mercenier, Guenolee Prioult, Sophie Nutten
  • Publication number: 20130028877
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of preventing and/or treating inflammatory and infectious disorders, in particular by boosting the endogenous antimicrobial defences. One embodiment of the present invention is the use of non-replicating L. johnsonii La1 NCC533 (deposit number CNCM I-1225) for use in the treatment or prevention of disorders related to the immune system including infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Valerie Petit, Clara Garcia-Rodenas, Monique Julita, Guenolee Prioult, Annick Mercenier, Sophie Nutten
  • Publication number: 20120269789
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of nutrition for infants and young children. In particular, the present invention relates to growing-up milks comprising probiotic micro-organisms to be administered to infants and young children older than 10 months. These probiotic micro-organisms may be non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms such as bioactive heat treated probiotic micro-organisms, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Annick Mercenier, Sophie Nutten, Guenolee Prioult
  • Publication number: 20120195867
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of enteral nutrition to be administered via tube feeding. In particular, the present invention provides tube feeding modules comprising probiotic micro-organisms. Such probiotic micro-organisms may be non-replicating micro-organisms, such as bioactive heat-treated probiotic micro-organisms, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Annick Mercenier, Sophie Nutten, Guenolee Prioult
  • Publication number: 20120189598
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of nutrition for children. In particular, the present invention relates to the field of oral supplements. One embodiment of the present invention relates to the field of oral supplements comprising probiotics and/or bioactive non-replicating probiotics, for example heat treated probiotics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Annick Mercenier, Sophie Nutten, Guenolee Prioult
  • Publication number: 20120183514
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of infant cereals. In particular, the present invention relates to the field of infant cereals that can be used to strengthen the immune system of the infant and/or that can be used to treat or prevent inflammatory disorders. For example these benefits can be provided by probiotic micro-organisms. An embodiment of the present invention relates to an infant cereal comprising non-replicating probiotic-micro-organisms, for example bioactive heat treated probiotic micro-organisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Annick Mercenier, Sophie Nutten, Guenolee Prioult
  • Publication number: 20120183515
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of nutrition. In particular, the present invention relates to the field of oral supplements. One embodiment of the present invention relates to the field of oral supplements comprising probiotics and/or bioactive non-replicating probiotics, for example heat treated probiotics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Annick Mercenier, Sophie Nutten, Guenolee Prioult
  • Publication number: 20120141444
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of enteral nutrition to be administered via tube feeding. In particular, the present invention provides tube feeding formulas for complete nutrition comprising probiotic micro-organisms. Such probiotic micro-organisms may be non-replicating micro-organisms, such as bioactive heat-treated probiotic micro-organisms, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Annick Mercenier, Sophie Nutten, Guenolee Prioult
  • Publication number: 20120141443
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of bacteria. In particular, the present invention concerns “short time high temperature” treated probiotics and/or dairy starter cultures and applications of these bacteria. One embodiment of the present invention relates to “short-time high temperature” treated probiotics and/or dairy starter cultures and their use to prepare compositions to treat or prevent inflammatory disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Guenolee Prioult, Annick Mercenier
  • Publication number: 20120135044
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the fields of hydration and nutrition for dysphagic patients. In particular, the present invention relates to thickeners comprising probiotic microorganisms and to compositions comprising such thickeners. The probiotic micro-organisms may be non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms such as bioactive heat treated probiotic microorganisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Annick Mercenier, Sophie Nutten, Guenolee Prioult
  • Publication number: 20120128726
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of infant nutrition. In particular, the present invention relates to infant feeding formulas comprising probiotic micro-organisms. These probiotic micro-organisms may be non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms such as bioactive heat treated probiotic micro-organisms, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Annick Mercenier, Sophie Nutten, Guenolee Prioult
  • Publication number: 20120121563
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of nutrition for adults. In particular, the present invention relates to the nutritional compositions intended for adults with an impaired function of the gastro-intestinal tract. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a nutritional composition to be administered to adults with an impaired function of the gastrointestinal tract comprising probiotic micro-organisms. The probiotic micro-organisms may be non-replicating, for example bioactive heat treated probiotic micro-organisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Annick Mercenier, Sophie Nutten, Guenolee Prioult
  • Publication number: 20120121685
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of nutrition. In particular, the present invention relates to a breakfast cereal composition comprising probiotic micro-organisms. These probiotic micro-organisms may be non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms such as bioactive heat treated probiotic micro-organisms, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Annick Mercenier, Sophie Nutten, Guenolee Prioult
  • Publication number: 20120121652
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of nutrition for children. In particular, the present invention relates to the nutritional compositions intended for children with an impaired function of the gastro-intestinal tract. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a nutritional composition to be administered to children with an impaired function of the gastrointestinal tract comprising probiotic micro-organisms. The probiotic micro-organisms may be non-replicating, for example bioactive heat treated probiotic micro-organisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Annick Mercenier, Sophie Nutten, Guenolee Prioult