Patents by Inventor Lucia Cheng

Lucia Cheng 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).

  • Analytical method for the determination of infant formula protein digestibility in vitro
    Patent number: 7393659
    Abstract: A method for in vitro determination of the digestibility of proteins in a nutritional product. The method utilized gastric and intestinal enzymes that are standardized for in vitro digestion process that mimics the in vivo digestive process. Further, specificity in digestion is determined by an amino acid profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Paul W. Johns, Lucia Cheng, Lobat Dowlati
  • Composition and methods for nutritional management of patients with hepatic disease
    Publication number: 20040219188
    Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for nutritional management of hepatic (liver) failure. In particular the invention is directed to a nutritionally complete formulation suitable for use as a supplement or total enteral feeding. The composition is specifically tailored to meet the requirements of hepatic patients in need of nutritional support. The composition comprises an organoleptically acceptable protein system designed to meet the altered metabolic needs of patients suffering from hepatic failure. The invention also relates to administering a nutritional composition comprising effective amounts of the branched-chain amino acids, valine, leucine, isoleucine, or mixtures thereof, and with or without a reduced amount of tyrosine, phenylalanine and tryptophan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Gail M. Comer, Lucia Cheng, Vikkie Mustad, Yung-Sheng Huang, John McEwen, Stephen J. DeMichele, Bruce R. Bistrian, Gail M. Comer
  • Analytical method for the determination of infant formula protein digestibility in vitro
    Publication number: 20040047954
    Abstract: A method for in vitro determination of the digestibility of proteins in a nutritional product. The method utilized gastric and intestinal enzymes that are standardized for in vitro digestion process that mimics the in vivo digestive process. Further, specificity in digestion is determined by an amino acid profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventors: Paul W. Johns, Lucia Cheng, Lobat Dowlati