Patents by Inventor Ingmar Wester
Ingmar Wester 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: 11771674Abstract: The present invention relates to an edible composition comprising plant sterol ester and/or plant stanol ester and triglyceride fat usable for lowering serum LDL cholesterol. The composition further comprises oligosaccharides and sugars. The composition can preferably be used in dietary supplements, fillings and toppings.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2020Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: RAISIO NUTRITION LTDInventors: Päivi Kuusisto, Ingmar Wester
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Publication number: 20200276147Abstract: The present invention relates to an edible composition comprising plant sterol ester and/or plant stanol ester and triglyceride fat usable for lowering serum LDL cholesterol. The composition further comprises oligosaccharides and sugars. The composition can preferably be used in dietary supplements, fillings and toppings.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Applicant: Raisio Nutrition Ltd.Inventors: Päivi KUUSISTO, Ingmar WESTER
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Patent number: 10695313Abstract: The present invention relates to an edible composition comprising plant sterol ester and/or plant stanol ester and triglyceride fat usable for lowering serum LDL cholesterol. The composition further comprises oligosaccharides and sugars. The composition can preferably be used in dietary supplements, fillings and toppings.Type: GrantFiled: July 4, 2014Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: RAISIO NUTRITION LTDInventors: Päivi Kuusisto, Ingmar Wester
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Patent number: 10668086Abstract: The invention relates to a capsule consisting of a shell and a filling, which contains plant sterol ester and/or plant stanol ester and emulsifier. The capsule is suitable for lowering serum LDL cholesterol level.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2014Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: RAISIO NUTRITION LTDInventors: Päivi Kuusisto, Ingmar Wester, Leena Koponen, Jari Ekblom, Jouni Niemela
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Publication number: 20200108079Abstract: The present invention relates to a serum LDL cholesterol lowering edible product containing plant sterol ester and/or plant stanol ester, and especially to a dietary supplement product.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2019Publication date: April 9, 2020Applicant: RAISIO NUTRITION LTDInventors: Ingmar WESTER, Paivi KUUSISTO, Jouni Reijo Kalevi NIEMELA, Tuula FORBOM, Kurt I. DRAGET, Andrzej SIWEK, Kamilla LUNDHAUG, Jan Erik OLSEN
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Patent number: 10532060Abstract: The present invention relates to a serum LDL cholesterol lowering edible product containing plant sterol ester and/or plant stanol ester, and especially to a dietary supplement product.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2015Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: Raisio Nutrition Ltd.Inventors: Ingmar Wester, Paivi Kuusisto, Jouni Reijo Kalevi Niemela, Tuula Forbom, Kurt I. Draget, Andrzej Siwek, Kamilla Lundhaug, Jan Erik Olsen
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Publication number: 20170224707Abstract: The invention relates to a capsule consisting of a shell and a filling, which contains plant sterol ester and/or plant stanol ester and emulsifier. The capsule is suitable for lowering serum LDL cholesterol level.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2014Publication date: August 10, 2017Applicant: RAISIO NUTRITION LTDInventors: Päivi KUUSISTO, Ingmar WESTER, Leena KOPONEN, Jari EKBLOM, Jouni NIEMELA
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Publication number: 20170065616Abstract: The present invention relates to a serum LDL cholesterol lowering edible product containing plant sterol ester and/or plant stanol ester, and especially to a dietary supplement product.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Ingmar WESTER, Paivi KUUSISTO, Jouni NIEMELA, Tuula FORBOM, Kurt I. DRAGET, Andrzej SIWEK, Kamillla LUNDHAUG, Jan Erik OLSEN
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Publication number: 20160143334Abstract: The present invention relates to an edible composition comprising plant sterol ester and/or plant stanol ester and triglyceride fat usable for lowering serum LDL cholesterol. The composition further comprises oligosaccharides and sugars. The composition can preferably be used in dietary supplements, fillings and toppings.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 4, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Applicant: RAISIO NUTRITION LTDInventors: Päivi KUUSISTO, Ingmar WESTER
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Patent number: 8853191Abstract: A stanol composition containing in addition to sitostanol as the main component, also a substantial amount of at least 10% campestanol has been found to effectively lower serum cholesterol levels when incorporated in edible commodities. Upon esterification the composition is especially useful in edible fats and oils and in fat-containing foods.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Raisio Nutrition Ltd.Inventors: Ingmar Wester, Tapio Palmu, Tatu Miettinen, Helena Gylling
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Publication number: 20130237506Abstract: A stanol composition containing in addition to sitostanol as the main component, also a substantial amount of at least 10% campestanol has been found to effectively lower serum cholesterol levels when incorporated in edible commodities. Upon esterification the composition is especially useful in edible fats and oils and in fat-containing foods.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: RAISIO NUTRITION LTD.Inventors: Ingmar WESTER, Tapio Palmu, Tatu Miettinen, Helena Gylling
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Patent number: 8501263Abstract: The invention relates to a stable beverage comprising at least one texture component selected from the group consisting of unhomogenised vegetable puree, fruit pulp and fruit puree, optionally unhomogenised vegetable juice and/or fruit juice, optionally homogenised vegetable material and/or fruit material, and a plant sterol ester and/or plant stanol ester in an amount of from 0.2 to 25% by weight of the beverage. Additionally the invention relates to a method for preparing the stable beverage.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2008Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Raisio Nutrition Ltd.Inventors: Leena Koponen, Ritva Lahtinen, Ingmar Wester
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Patent number: 8414913Abstract: The present invention is related to improved compositions for reducing serum total and/or LDL cholesterol levels. The compositions are combinations of dietary fiber and plant sterol. The compositions are used as such or more advantageously in food products and comprise one or several fibers, preferably ?-glucan, in combination with one or several plant sterols and/or stanols in their free and/or esterified forms.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Raisio Benecol OyInventors: Ingmar Wester, Tapio Palmu, Anu Hopia, Pirojo Alho-Lehto, Paula Virtanen, Anniina Pouru
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Patent number: 8349821Abstract: A stanol composition containing in addition to sitostanol as the main component, also a substantial amount of at least 10% campestanol has been found to effectively lower serum cholesterol levels when incorporated in edible commodities. Upon esterification the composition is especially useful in edible fats and oils and in fat-containing foods.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Raisio Nutrition Ltd.Inventors: Ingmar Wester, Tapio Palmu, Tatu Miettinen, Helena Gylling
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Publication number: 20120156358Abstract: Fatty acid esters, such as the unsaturated fatty acid esters of sterols and/or stanols, are used as a replacement for a substantial portion or all of the undesirable saturated and trans-unsaturated fats used as structure giving hardstocks in edible foods such as margarines, mayonnaise, cooking oils, cheeses, butter and shortening. Because of the similarity in the crystallinity and physical properties of the esters to those of the undesirable hardstock fats, the substitution or replacement contributes favorably to the flavor, texture and other sensory properties of the foods. Only the fatty acid portion of the phytosterol esters defined herein as texturizing agent is digested or absorbed with the sterol part being unabsorbable, thereby resulting in a reduction in total caloric uptake. Furthermore, the phytosterol fatty acid esters reduce the absorption of both dietary and biliary cholesterol from the digestive tract, thereby lowering the blood serum cholesterol level, especially the LDL-cholesterol.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2012Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: RAISIO BENECOL LTD.Inventor: Ingmar WESTER
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Patent number: 8192769Abstract: The invention relates to a terapeutical composition comprising a protein hydrolysate and a plant sterol, wherein the weight ratio of the plant sterol to the protein hydrolysate is from 1:0.02 to 1:150. The invention also relates to a terapeutical composition comprising a protein hydrolysate and a synthetic emulsifier and/or a lipid based gain fraction having emulsifying properties. Said compositions can be used in a pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or food product for improving serum lipid profile.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2011Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Raisio Nutrition Ltd.Inventors: Ingmar Wester, Paivi Kuusisto
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Publication number: 20110301085Abstract: The invention relates to a terapeutical composition comprising a protein hydrolysate and a plant sterol, wherein the weight ratio of the plant sterol to the protein hydrolysate is from 1:0.02 to 1:150. The invention also relates to a terapeutical composition comprising a protein hydrolysate and a synthetic emulsifier and/or a lipid based gain fraction having emulsifying properties. Said compositions can be used in a pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or food product for improving serum lipid profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: RAISIO NUTRITION LTD.Inventors: Ingmar WESTER, Päivi KUUSISTO
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Publication number: 20100298261Abstract: The present invention is related to improved compositions for reducing serum total and/or LDL cholesterol levels. The compositions are combinations of dietary fibre and plant sterol. The compositions are used as such or more advantageously in food products and comprise one or several fibres, preferably ?-glucan, in combination with one or several plant sterols and/or stanols in their free and/or esterified forms.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: RAISIO BENECOL OYInventors: Ingmar WESTER, Tapio Palmu, Anu Hopia, Pirjo Alho-Lehto, Paula Virtanen, Anniina Pouru
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Publication number: 20100272879Abstract: Fatty acid esters, such as the unsaturated fatty acid esters of sterols and/or stanols, are used as a replacement for a substantial portion or all of the undesirable saturated and trans-unsaturated fats used as structure giving hardstocks in edible foods such as margarines, mayonnaise, cooking oils, cheeses, butter and shortening. Because of the similarity in the crystallinity and physical properties of the esters to those of the undesirable hardstock fats, the substitution or replacement contributes favorably to the flavor, texture and other sensory properties of the foods. Only the fatty acid portion of the phytosterol esters defined herein as texturizing agent is digested or absorbed with the sterol part being unabsorbable, thereby resulting in a reduction in total caloric uptake. Furthermore, the phytosterol fatty acid esters reduce the absorption of both dietary and biliary cholesterol from the digestive tract, thereby lowering the blood serum cholesterol level, especially the LDL-cholesterol.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: RAISIO NUTRITION LTD.Inventor: Ingmar WESTER
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Patent number: 7794745Abstract: The present invention is related to improved compositions for reducing serum total and/or LDL cholesterol levels. The compositions are combinations of dietary fiber and plant sterol. The compositions are used as such or more advantageously in food products and comprise one or several fibers, preferably ?-glucan, in combination with one or several plant sterols and/or stanols in their free and/or esterified forms.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2002Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Raisio Nutrition Ltd.Inventors: Ingmar Wester, Tapio Palmu, Anu Hopia, Pirjo Alho-Lehto, Paula Virtanen, Anniina Pouru