Patents by Inventor Jeroen Andre Muller

Jeroen Andre Muller 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).

  • Probiotic bacteria preconditioned in a GOS-containing medium and use thereof
    Patent number: 11779614
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising galactooligosaccharides (GOS) and probiotic bacteria obtained by a process comprising the step of growing the bacteria in a medium comprising GOS, such composition having the effect of boosting the synbiotic effect of the probiotic bacteria with the GOS. Health benefits of the probiotic bacteria as obtained by such a fermentation process are also contemplated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Societe des Produits Nestle S.A.
    Inventors: Biljana Bogicevic, Jeroen Andre Muller, Nicolas Page, Guenolee Eliane Marie Prioult, Wilbert Sybesma, Thomas Sasse, Benoit Marsaux
  • METHOD FOR PREPARING A COMESTIBLE PRODUCT
    Publication number: 20230210142
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a comestible product, in particular a fermented beverage containing stevia extract. A further aspect of the invention is a comestible product obtainable by the method of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: ROSA ARAGAO BORNER, JEROEN ANDRE MULLER, JIYUAN ZHANG
  • COMPOSITION SUITABLE FOR PROTECTING MICROORGANISMS
    Publication number: 20230033498
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one carrier comprising a polysaccharide, at least one antioxidant and at least one amino acid selected from cysteine, lysine, alanine and arginine. It also relates to the use of such a composition for the protection of microorganisms during drying, storage and/or reconstitution, to a culture powder, to a process of making the culture powder and to products comprising the culture powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Edwin Ananta, Biljana Bogicevic, Carsten Cramer, Alexandra Dubois, Judith Gaulocher, Katja Johnson, Jeroen Andre Muller, Matthias Perren, Guenolee Eliane Marie Prioult, Sabine Sres, Wilbert Sybesma
  • Composition suitable for protecting microorganisms
    Patent number: 11466244
    Abstract: A composition includes at least one carrier containing a polysaccharide, at least one antioxidant and at least one amino acid selected from cysteine, lysine, alanine and arginine. Such a composition can be used for protection of microorganisms during drying, storage and/or reconstitution. A culture powder, a process of making the culture powder, and products containing the culture powder are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Societe des Produits Nestle S.A.
    Inventors: Edwin Ananta, Biljana Bogicevic, Carsten Cramer, Alexandra Dubois, Judith Gaulocher, Katja Johnson, Jeroen Andre Muller, Matthias Perren, Guenolee Eliane Marie Prioult, Sabine Sres, Wilbert Sybesma
  • COCOA AND/OR MALT BEVERAGE PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20220287321
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cocoa and/or malt beverage products comprising isomaltooligosaccharides and methods of producing such products. The products may be reduced in sugar compared to conventional cocoa and/or malt beverage products while providing a similar sweetness, texture and taste as the conventional products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: VISHIST KUMAR JAIN, HOOI KHIM TEOH, SEINN LAE WAING, EDWIN ANANTA, LIJUAN YE, JEROEN ANDRE MULLER
  • FERMENTED CEREAL
    Publication number: 20220211087
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cereal product comprising a fermented slurry of rice flour made from koji rice (fermented rice). The fermented rice flour provides a natural and mild sweetness and glue for binding but is not too sticky during coating. The use of the slurry allows for a reduction/removal of added (refined) sugar in the final product because the fermented cereal slurry brings natural sweetness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Jeroen Andre Muller, Edwin Ananta, Lijuan Ye, Ann Limley
  • PROBIOTIC BACTERIA PRECONDITIONED IN A GOS-CONTAINING MEDIUM AND USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20210121507
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising galactooligosaccharides (GOS) and probiotic bacteria obtained by a process comprising the step of growing the bacteria in a medium comprising GOS, such composition having the effect of boosting the synbiotic effect of the probiotic bacteria with the GOS. Health benefits of the probiotic bacteria as obtained by such a fermentation process are also contemplated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Biljana Bogicevic, Jeroen Andre Muller, Nicolas Page, Guenolee Eliane Marie Prioult, Wilbert Sybesma, Thomas Sasse, Benoit Marsaux
  • COMPOSITION SUITABLE FOR PROTECTING MICROORGANISMS
    Publication number: 20200299633
    Abstract: A composition includes at least one carrier containing a polysaccharide, at least one antioxidant and at least one amino acid selected from cysteine, lysine, alanine and arginine. Such a composition can be used for protection of microorganisms during drying, storage and/or reconstitution. A culture powder, a process of making the culture powder, and products containing the culture powder are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Edwin Ananta, Biljana Bogicevic, Carsten Cramer, Alexandra Dubois, Judith Gaulocher, Katja Johnson, Jeroen Andre Muller, Matthias Perren, Guenolee Eliane Marie Prioult, Sabine Sres, Wilbert Sybesma
  • Composition suitable for protecting microorganisms
    Patent number: 10711240
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one carrier comprising a polysaccharide, at least one antioxidant and at least one amino acid selected from cysteine, lysine, alanine and arginine. It also relates to the use of such a composition for the protection of microorganisms during drying, storage and/or reconstitution, to a culture powder, to a process of making the culture powder and to products comprising the culture powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Societe des Produits Neslte S.A.
    Inventors: Edwin Ananta, Biljana Bogicevic, Carsten Cramer, Alexandra Dubois, Judith Gaulocher, Katja Johnson, Jeroen Andre Muller, Matthias Perren, Guenolee Eliane Marie Prioult, Sabine Sres, Wilbert Sybesma
  • COMPOSITION SUITABLE FOR PROTECTING MICROORGANISMS
    Publication number: 20180223244
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one carrier comprising a polysaccharide, at least one antioxidant and at least one amino acid selected from cysteine, lysine, alanine and arginine. It also relates to the use of such a composition for the protection of microorganisms during drying, storage and/or reconstitution, to a culture powder, to a process of making the culture powder and to products comprising the culture powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Edwin Ananta, Biljana Bogicevic, Carsten Cramer, Alexandra Dubois, Judith Gaulocher, Katja Johnson, Jeroen Andre Muller, Matthias Perren, Guenolee Eliane Marie Prioult, Sabine Sres, Wilbert Sybesma