Patents by Inventor Lynn T. Singer

Lynn T. Singer 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).

  • Infant formulas containing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and uses thereof
    Patent number: 6596302
    Abstract: Methods for providing nutrition and for enhancing neurological development of preterm infants are disclosed. Also disclosed is an improved nutritional composition containing specified amounts of DHA and AA as well as their precursor essential fatty acids alpha-linolenic and linoleic acids. The methods involve feeding LCP supplemented, nutrient-enriched formulas for an extended feeding regimen, typically until at least 3 months corrected age (CA), preferably to 6 or even 12 months CA. The neurological developments, for example, visual development, motor development and language development were enhanced without findings of anthropometric growth faltering or inhibition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Deborah L. O'Connor, Nancy Auestad, Kathleen Fitzgerald-Gustafson, Robin Halter, Jeri Janowsky, Russell J. Merritt, Martha Neuringer, Lynn T. Singer
  • Infant formulas containing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and uses thereof
    Publication number: 20020045660
    Abstract: Methods for providing nutrition and for enhancing neurological development of preterm infants are disclosed. Also disclosed is an improved nutritional composition containing specified amounts of DHA and AA as well as their precursor essential fatty acids alpha-linolenic and linoleic acids. The methods involve feeding LCP supplemented, nutrient-enriched formulas for an extended feeding regimen, typically until at least 3 months corrected age (CA), preferably to 6 or even 12 months CA. The neurological developments, for example, visual development, motor development and language development were enhanced without findings of anthropometric growth faltering or inhibition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Inventors: Deborah L. O'Connor, Nancy Auestad, Kathleen Fitzgerald-Gustafson, Robin Halter, Jeri Janowsky, Russell J. Merritt, Martha Neuringer, Lynn T. Singer