Patents by Inventor Karine Vidal
Karine Vidal 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: 9233090Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of nutrition; in particular to the prevention and/or treatment of malnutrition. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a nutritional composition enriched in cysteine for use in the treatment and/or prevention of malnutrition and disorders related thereto. Such a composition may in particular, but not exclusively, be useful for the elderly population.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2011Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Denis Breuille, Isabelle Papet, Karine Vidal
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Patent number: 9084805Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of the immune system, in particular to strengthening the immune system of the elderly. One embodiment of the present invention relates to the use of a food product enriched with sialic acid for the preparation of a composition to strengthen the immune system.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2009Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Nobert Sprenger, Karine Vidal, Christine Cherbut
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Patent number: 9072769Abstract: The present invention relates in general to the field of inflammation. In particular the present invention relates to the use of natural compounds for the preparation of a product to treat or prevent inflammation. For example an extract of wolfberry was shown to have anti-inflammatory properties. One embodiment of the present invention relates to the use of a primary composition comprising wolfberries or a part thereof for the preparation of a product to treat or prevent inflammation.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2008Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignees: Nestec S.A., L'OrealInventors: Karine Vidal, Stephanie Blum-Sperisen, David Philippe, Olivier Ballevre, Peter Bucheli, Junkuan Wang
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Publication number: 20150011019Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for predicting the risk of acquiring an age-related low-grade inflammation for a subject, said method comprising a) providing a biological sample from a subject, b) determining in said sample the level of at least one biomarker selected from the group consisting of a compound of molecular weight between 859-863 g/mol and which is an alkylacylphosphatidylcholine, a compound of molecular weight between 861-865 g/mol and which is a diacylphosphatidylcholine, a compound of molecular weight between 791-794 g/mol and which is an alkylacylphosphatidylcholine, a compound of molecular weight between 522-525 g/mol and which is a monoacylphosphatidylcholine, octadecanoylcarnitine (C18), and tryptophan, c) comparing the level of the at least one biomarker to a reference level, and d) determining whether said subject is likely to be at risk of acquiring an age-related low-grade inflammation, when the level of biomarker(s) deviate significantly from the respective reference level.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: INRAInventors: Viral Brahmbhatt, Denis Breuille, Philippe Alexandre Guy, Ivan Roura Montoliu, Isabelle Papet, Karine Vidal
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Publication number: 20140056927Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for modulating the immune responses induced by Gram negative bacteria, potential pathogenic Gram positive bacteria and/or their derivatives, comprising lipoteichoic acid from lactic acid bacteria as an active ingredient. It also relates to the use of a lipoteichoic acid from lactic acid bacteria as an active ingredient and/or lactic acid bacteria producing it and/or its supernatant of culture, in the manufacture of a medicament, an oral or topical product for cosmetic, dermatological or opthalmological applications, a food or petfood composition for modulating bacterial colonisaion, immune responses and decreasing the inflammatory processes, associated with bacterially mediated disease and infection in the gastrointestinal tract, bone, skin, eye, ear, lung and rectal cavity. The invention also relates to lipoteichoic acid selected thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: NESTEC S.A.Inventors: Karine Vidal, Anne Donnet-Hughes, Dominique-Anne Granato, Irene Corthesy-Theulaz
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Publication number: 20130225486Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of nutrition; in particular to the prevention and/or treatment of malnutrition. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a nutritional composition enriched in cysteine for use in the treatment and/or prevention of malnutrition and disorders related thereto. Such a composition may in particular, but not exclusively, be useful for the elderly population.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2011Publication date: August 29, 2013Inventors: Denis Breuille, Isabelle Papet, Karine Vidal
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Patent number: 8409592Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of nutrition and health. In particular, the present invention provides a composition that can be used to maintain or improve thymus health. One embodiment of the present invention is the use of whey or at least one protein fraction thereof for the preparation of a composition to maintain or improve thymus function.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2009Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Karine Vidal, Eric Delpierre, Cecile Loi, Christophe Moinard, Christine Charrueau, Denis Breuille, Luc Cynober
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Patent number: 8329190Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for modulating the immune responses induced by Gram negative bacteria, potential pathogenic Gram positive bacteria and/or their derivatives, comprising lipoteichoic acid from lactic acid bacteria as an active ingredient. It also relates to the use of a lipoteichoic acid from lactic acid bacteria as an active ingredient and/or lactic acid bacteria producing it and/or its supernatant of culture, in the manufacture of a medicament, an oral or topical product for cosmetic, dermatological or ophtalmological applications, a food or petfood composition for modulating bacterial colonization, immune responses and decreasing the inflammatory processes associated with bacterially-mediated disease and infection in the gastrointestinal tract, bone, skin, eye, ear, lung and oral cavity. The invention also relates to lipoteichoic acid selected thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2008Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignees: Societe des Produits Nestle S.A., Nestec S.A.Inventors: Karine Vidal, Anne Donnet-Hughes, Dominique-Anne Granato, Irene Corthesy-Theulaz
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Publication number: 20120039944Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of nutrition and health. In particular, the present invention provides a composition that can be used to maintain or improve thymus health. One embodiment of the present invention is the use of whey or at least one protein fraction thereof for the preparation of a composition to maintain or improve thymus function.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2009Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: NESTEC S.A.Inventors: Karine Vidal, Eric Delpierre, Cecile Loi, Christophe Moinard, Christine Charrueau, Denis Breuille, Luc Cynober
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Publication number: 20110189219Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of the immune system, in particular to strengthening the immune system of the elderly. One embodiment of the present invention relates to the use of a food product enriched with sialic acid for the preparation of a composition to strengthen the immune system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2009Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: NESTEC S.A.Inventors: Norbert Sprenger, Karine Vidal, Christine Cherbut
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Publication number: 20110124579Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of disorders related to an impaired salivation and compositions that can be used to treat or prevent such disorders. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a composition comprising sialic acid to treat and/or prevent disorders linked to an impaired salivation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2009Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: NESTEC S.A.Inventors: Norbert Sprenger, Karine Vidal, Christine Cherbut, Alfred Jann
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Publication number: 20100303741Abstract: The present invention relates in general to the field of inflammation. In particular the present invention relates to the use of natural compounds for the preparation of a product to treat or prevent inflammation. For example an extract of wolfberry was shown to have anti-inflammatory properties. One embodiment of the present invention relates to the use of a primary composition comprising wolfberries or a part thereof for the preparation of a product to treat or prevent inflammation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2008Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: NESTEC S.A.Inventors: Karine Vidal, Stephanie Blum-Sperisen, David Philippe, Olivier Ballevre, Peter Bucheli, Junkuan Wang
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Publication number: 20100221372Abstract: The present invention relates in general to the field of inflammation. In particular the present invention relates to the use of natural compounds for the preparation of a product to treat or prevent inflammation. For example an extract of wolfberry was shown to have anti-inflammatory properties. One embodiment of the present invention relates to the use of a primary composition comprising wolfberries or a part thereof for the preparation of a product to treat or prevent inflammation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2008Publication date: September 2, 2010Inventors: Karine Vidal, Stéphanie Blum-Sperisen, David Philippe, Olivier Ballevre, Peter Bucheli, Junkuan Wang
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Patent number: 7749960Abstract: The present invention pertains to osteoprotegerin obtainable from milk sources, in particular human and bovine milk. The present invention also relates to the use thereof for preparing an ingestible preparation and/or a pharmaceutical composition, in particular to the use of such a preparation/composition for preventing or treating disorders associated with bone metabolism and immune function.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2003Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Karine Vidal, Peter Van Den Broek, Elizabeth Offord Cavin, Anne Donnet-Hughes
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Publication number: 20090142375Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for modulating the immune responses induced by Gram negative bacteria, potential pathogenic Gram positive bacteria and/or their derivatives, comprising lipoteichoic acid from lactic acid bacteria as an active ingredient. It also relates to the use of a lipoteichoic acid from lactic acid bacteria as an active ingredient and/or lactic acid bacteria producing it and/or its supernatant of culture, in the manufacture of a medicament, an oral or topical product for cosmetic, dermatological or ophtalmological applications, a food or petfood composition for modulating bacterial colonisation, immune responses and decreasing the inflammatory processes associated with bacterially-mediated disease and infection in the gastrointestinal tract, bone, skin, eye, ear, lung and oral cavity. The invention also relates to lipoteichoic acid selected thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2008Publication date: June 4, 2009Applicants: SOCIETE DES PRODUITS NESTLE S.A., NESTEC S.A.Inventors: Karine Vidal, Anne Donnet-Hughes, Dominique-Anne Granato, Irene Corthesy-Theulaz
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Patent number: 7524815Abstract: The present invention pertains to osteoprotegerin obtainable from milk sources, in particular human and bovine milk. The present invention also relates to the use thereof for preparing an ingestible preparation and/or a pharmaceutical composition, in particular to the use of such a preparation/composition for preventing or treating disorders associated with bone metabolism and immune function.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2005Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Karine Vidal, Peter Van Den Broek, Elizabeth Offord Cavin, Anne Donnet-Hughes
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Publication number: 20050288219Abstract: The present invention pertains to osteoprotegerin obtainable from milk sources, in particular human and bovine milk. The present invention also relates to the use thereof for preparing an ingestible preparation and/or a pharmaceutical composition, in particular to the use of such a preparation/composition for preventing or treating disorders associated with bone metabolism and immune function.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2005Publication date: December 29, 2005Inventors: Karine Vidal, Peter Van Den Broek, Elizabeth Offord Cavin, Anne Donnet-Hughes
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Publication number: 20040147010Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for modulating the immune responses induced by Gram negative bacteria, potential pathogenic Gram positive bacteria and/or their derivatives, comprising lipoteichoic acid from lactic acid bacteria as an active ingredient. It also relates to the use of a lipoteichoic acid from lactic acid bacteria as an active ingredient and/or lactic acid bacteria producing it and/or its supernatant of culture, in the manufacture of a medicament, an oral or topical product for cosmetic, dermatological or ophtalmological applications, a food or petfood compostiion for modulating bacterial colonisation, immune responses and decreasing the inflammatory processes associated with bacterially-mediated disease and infection in the gastrointestinal tract, bone, skin, eye, ear, lung and oral cavity. The invention also relates to lipoteichoic acid selected thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2003Publication date: July 29, 2004Inventors: Karine Vidal, Anne Donnet-Hugues, Dominique-Anne Granato, Irene Corthesy-Theulaz
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Publication number: 20040137074Abstract: The present invention pertains to osteoprotegerin obtainable from milk sources, in particular human and bovine milk. The present invention also relates to the use thereof for preparing an ingestible preparation and/or a pharmaceutical composition, in particular to the use of such a preparation/composition for preventing or treating disorders associated with bone metabolism and immune function.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2003Publication date: July 15, 2004Inventors: Karine Vidal, Peter Van Den Broek, Elizabeth Offord Cavin, Anne Donnet-Hughes