Patents by Inventor Judith J. Wurtman

Judith J. Wurtman 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).

  • Patent number: 7011857
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of losing weight are described that are suitable for individuals susceptible to gastric hyperacidity or gastroesophageal reflux. The compositions include in part a snack food having two or more rapidly digestible carbohydrates, in which the foodstuff or an aqueous mixture of the foodstuff and water has a pH equal to or greater than about 6, and in which the snack is substantially protein-free. The method of weight loss suitable for an individual with gastric hyperacidity includes substantially limiting the individual's caloric intake to about 1400 calories or less for women and 1800 calories or less for men in which the caloric intake includes one or more substantially protein-free snack foodstuffs having two or more rapidly digestible carbohydrates, in which an aqueous mixture of the foodstuff with water has a pH equal to or greater than about 6 and in which the individual loses weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Judith J. Wurtman, Richard J. Wurtman
  • Patent number: 6579899
    Abstract: A method of treating stress in a patient showing stress related symptoms is disclosed, where the method comprises administering to the patient an effective amount of a serotoninergic drug or prodrug. Specific examples of such drugs are described, and include, among others, tryptophan or 5-hydroxytryptophan, or their salts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Judith J. Wurtman, Richard J. Wurtman
  • Publication number: 20030039739
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of losing weight are described that are suitable for individuals susceptible to gastric hyperacidity or gastroesophageal reflux. The compositions include in part a snack food having two or more rapidly digestible carbohydrates, in which the foodstuff or an aqueous mixture of the foodstuff and water has a pH equal to or greater than about 6, and in which the snack is substantially protein-free. The method of weight loss suitable for an individual with gastric hyperacidity includes substantially limiting the individual's caloric intake to about 1400 calories or less for women and 1800 calories or less for men in which the caloric intake includes one or more substantially protein-free snack foodstuffs having two or more rapidly digestible carbohydrates, in which an aqueous mixture of the foodstuff with water has a pH equal to or greater than about 6 and in which the individual loses weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2002
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Inventors: Judith J. Wurtman, Richard J. Wurtman
  • Patent number: 5760014
    Abstract: A method of managing or alleviating carbohydrate craving, binge eating, anxiety, or depression entails administering an aqueous carbohydrate blend containing dextrose, dextrin, maltodextrin or a mixture thereof, and starch, pregelatinized starch, or a mixture thereof. The aquous mixture is essentially free of protein, has a pH of less than 6 and has a ratio of water to carbohydrate blend of about 3-12 mL water to 1 g of carbohydrate blend.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Internutria, Inc.
    Inventors: Judith J. Wurtman, Jeff L. Shear, Alvin Kershman
  • Patent number: 5698525
    Abstract: Methods of reducing post-prandial fluctuations in plasma levels of large, neutral amino acids (LNAA), as well as compositions useful in that method. The compositions comprise a carbohydrate to protein ratio of from about 3:1 to about 10:1 and, in a specific embodiment, a ratio of 7:1, which results in minimizing the variability in responses which individuals exhibit to drugs which are LNAA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1997
    Assignee: Interneuron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Wurtman, Judith J. Wurtman
  • Patent number: 5612320
    Abstract: A composition is disclosed for alleviating or managing symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome "PMS" comprising an effective amount of an aqueous mixture of water and a rapidly digestible carbohydrate blend. The aqueous mixture is essentially free of protein and is characterized by a certain pH and ratio of water to carbohydrate blend. Methods of use of the composition for alleviating or managing symptoms associated with PMS are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Assignee: Internutria, Inc.
    Inventors: Judith J. Wurtman, Jeff L. Shear, Alvin Kershman
  • Patent number: 5595772
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of losing weight are described in which an individual's daily caloric intake is limited to about 1600 calories or less, where the calories are provided by at least some form of carbohydrate intake and at least some form of protein intake, provided that about 40 percent or more of the protein intake is consumed at breakfast. The relative amounts of carbohydrate and protein ideally suited for each meal of the weight loss plan are described. Food packages include meals for at least one breakfast composition, at least one lunch or dinner composition, and at least one snack composition and, optionally may include, a traditional meal of a prescribed range of caloric and nutritional content to be consumed either at lunch or dinner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1997
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Judith J. Wurtman, Richard J. Wurtman
  • Patent number: 5432162
    Abstract: Methods of reducing post-prandial fluctuations in plasma levels of large, neutral amino acids (LNAA), as well as compositions useful in that method. The foods and compositions comprise a carbohydrate to protein ratio of from about 3:1 to about 8:1 and, in a specific embodiment, a ratio of 7:1, which results in minimizing the variability in responses individuals exhibit to drugs which are LNAA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Assignee: Interneuron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Wurtman, Judith J. Wurtman
  • Patent number: 5223540
    Abstract: A method of treating disturbances of appetite, disturbances of mood, or both, associated with premenstrual syndrome. The method involves administering to the afflicted woman an effective quantity of a serotoninergic drug, such as d-fenfluramine, d,l-fenfluramine fluoxetine or fluvoxamine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1993
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Richard J. Wurtman, Judith J. Wurtman
  • Patent number: 5206218
    Abstract: Methods of reducing post-prandial fluctuations in plasma levels of large, neutral amino acids (LNAA), as well as compositions useful in that method. The foods and compositions comprise a carbohydrate to protein ratio of from about 3:1 to about 6:1 and, in a specific embodiment, a ratio of 4:1, which results in minimizing the variability in responses individuals exhibit to drugs which are LNAA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1993
    Assignee: Interneuron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Wurtman, Judith J. Wurtman
  • Patent number: 5179126
    Abstract: Compositions useful in the treatment of disturbances of appetite, disturbances of mood, or both, nicotine withdrawl associated as well as experienced by individuals after discontinuing tobacco use as methods of use therefor. The compositions include serotoninergic drugs, such as d-fenfluramine and fluoxetine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1993
    Assignee: Massachusettes Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Richard J. Wurtman, Judith J. Wurtman, Bonnie Spring
  • Patent number: 4999382
    Abstract: Compositions useful in the treatment of disturbances of appetite, disturbances of mood, or both, nicotine withdrawal associated as well as experienced by individuals after discontinuing tobacco use as methods of use therefor. The compositions include serotoninergic drugs, such as d-fenfluramine and fluoxetine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1991
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Richard J. Wurtman, Judith J. Wurtman, Bonnie Spring
  • Patent number: 4971998
    Abstract: Compositions useful in the treatment of disturbances of appetite, disturbances of mood, or both, associated with premenstrual syndrome, as well as methods of use therefor. The compositions include serotoninergic drugs, such as d-fenfluramine and fluoxetine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1990
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Richard J. Wurtman, Judith J. Wurtman
  • Patent number: 4649161
    Abstract: D-fenfluramine is administered to a human patient having seasonal depression or other forms of bipolar depression in order to alleviate or cure the depression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1987
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Richard J. Wurtman, Judith J. Wurtman, Dermot O'Rourke
  • Patent number: 4309445
    Abstract: Compositions containing controlled amounts of d-fenfluramine are administered to block the intermittent carbohydrate cravings without necessarily suppressing other food intakes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1980
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1982
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Richard J. Wurtman, Judith J. Wurtman
  • Patent number: 4210637
    Abstract: A composition, comprising tryptophan and an insulin-releasing carbohydrate, is administered to an animal prior to consuming food; this suppresses total caloric intake while having only a small effect on protein intake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1978
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1980
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Richard J. Wurtman, Judith J. Wurtman, John D. Fernstrom
  • Patent number: RE38566
    Abstract: A composition is disclosed for alleviating or managing symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome “PMS” comprising an effective amount of an aqueous mixture of water and a rapidly digestible carbohydrate blend. The aqueous mixture is essentially free of protein and is characterized by a certain pH and ratio of water to carbohydrate blend. Methods of use of the composition for alleviating or managing symptoms associated with PMS are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: Walden Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Judith J. Wurtman, Jeff L. Shear, Alvin Kershman