Patents by Inventor Jerome Panes

Jerome Panes 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).

  • Particles containing coated living micro-organisms, and method for producing same
    Patent number: 7157258
    Abstract: Particles containing dehydrated living micro-organisms are coated with a homogeneous layer of hydrophobic substance selected to reduce the risks of degradation of the micro-organisms by physico-chemical stresses such as heat, humidity, gastric acid, or compression. A method for producing such particles includes injecting a melting hydrophobic substance into the mass of the dehydrated micro-organisms placed in a chamber swept by an air stream at controlled temperature, where the base is rotating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Lallemand S.A.
    Inventors: Henri Durand, Jerome Panes
  • Particles containing coated living micro-organisms, and method for producing same
    Publication number: 20030109025
    Abstract: The invention concerns particles containing dehydrated living micro-organisms coated with a homogeneous layer of hydrophobic substance selected to reduce the risks of degradation of said micro-organisms by physico-chemical stresses such as heat, humidity, gastric acid, or compression. The invention also concerns a method for producing such particles, which consists in injecting a melting hydrophobic substance into the mass of said dehydrated micro-organisms placed in a chamber swept by an air stream at controlled temperature and whereof the base is rotating. The invention further concerns the particles obtainable by said method, and the use of said particles in pharmaceutical, dietetic or food compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: Henri Durand, Jerome Panes