Patents by Inventor Maria Saarela

Maria Saarela 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).

  • Nutritional composition having prebiotic
    Patent number: 8557320
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel method for increasing the production of acetate, decreasing the production of butyrate, increasing the population and species of beneficial bacteria and slowing the rate of fermentation of prebiotics within the gut of a formula-fed infant. The method comprises administration of a therapeutically effective amount of PDX to the infant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Mead Johnson Nutrition Company
    Inventors: Bryon W. Petschow, Robert J. McMahon, Glenn R. Gibson, Robert A. Rastall, Renia Gemmell, Maria Saarela, Anna-Marja Aura
  • METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING RISK OF TYPE 1 DIABETES AND FOR PREVENTING ONSET OF TYPE 1 DIABETES
    Publication number: 20130108598
    Abstract: The invention comprises methods for diagnosing the risk of onset of type 1 diabetes and for preventing the onset of type 1 diabetes. The genetic background, metabolomes, antibodies and diversity of gut microbiota of an individual can be used for diagnosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: TEKNOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUS VTT
    Inventors: Matej Oresic, Maria Saarela, Johanna Maukonen, Marko Sysi-Aho
  • Nutritional Composition Having Prebiotic
    Publication number: 20120328585
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel method for increasing the production of acetate, decreasing the production of butyrate, increasing the population and species of beneficial bacteria and slowing the rate of fermentation of prebiotics within the gut of a formula-fed infant. The method comprises administration of a therapeutically effective amount of PDX to the infant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventors: Bryon W. Petschow, Robert J. McMahon, Glenn R. Gibson, Robert A. Rastall, Renia Gemmell, Maria Saarela, Anna-Marja Aura
  • Method for simulating the functional attributes of human milk oligosaccharides in formula-fed infants
    Patent number: 8277863
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel method for increasing the production of acetate, decreasing the production of butyrate, increasing the population and species of beneficial bacteria and slowing the rate of fermentation of prebiotics within the gut of a formula-fed infant. The method comprises administration of a therapeutically effective amount of PDX to the infant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Mead Johnson Nutrition Company
    Inventors: Bryon W. Petschow, Robert J. McMahon, Glenn R. Gibson, Robert A. Rastall, Renia Gemmell, Maria Saarela, Anna-Marja Aura
  • Method for simulating the functional attributes of human milk oligosaccharides
    Patent number: 8021708
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel method for increasing the production of acetate, decreasing the production of butyrate, increasing the population and species of beneficial bacteria and slowing the rate of fermentation of prebiotics within the gut of a formula-fed infant. The method comprises administration of a therapeutically effective amount of PDX to the infant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Mead Johnson Nutrition Company
    Inventors: Byron W. Petschow, Robert J. McMahon, Glenn R. Gibson, Robert A. Rastall, Renia Gemmell, Maria Saarela, Anna-Marja Aura
  • Method For Simulating The Functional Attributes Of Human Milk Oligosaccharides In Formula-Fed Infants
    Publication number: 20090311379
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel method for increasing the production of acetate, decreasing the production of butyrate, increasing the population and species of beneficial bacteria and slowing the rate of fermentation of prebiotics within the gut of a formula-fed infant. The method comprises administration of a therapeutically effective amount of PDX to the infant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventors: Bryon W. Petschow, Robert J. McMahon, Glenn R. Gibson, Robert A. Rastall, Renia Gemmell, Maria Saarela, Anna-Marja Aura
  • Method for simulating the functional attributes of human milk oligosaccharides in formula-fed infants
    Patent number: 7572474
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel method for increasing the production of acetate, decreasing the production of butyrate, increasing the population and species of beneficial bacteria and slowing the rate of fermentation of prebiotics within the gut of a formula-fed infant. The method comprises administration of a therapeutically effective amount of PDX to the infant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Mead Johnson Nutrition Company
    Inventors: Bryon W. Petschow, Robert J. McMahon, Glen R. Gibson, Robert A. Rastall, Renia Gemmell, Maria Saarela, Anna-Marja Aura
  • Method For Simulating The Functional Attributes Of Human Milk Oligosaccharides In Formula-Fed Infants
    Publication number: 20090176734
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel method for increasing the production of acetate, decreasing the production of butyrate, increasing the population and species of beneficial bacteria and slowing the rate of fermentation of prebiotics within the gut of a formula-fed infant. The method comprises administration of a therapeutically effective amount of PDX to the infant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: Mead Johnson & Co.
    Inventors: Bryon W. Petschow, Robert J. McMahon, Glenn R. Gibson, Robert A. Rastall, Renia Gemmell, Maria Saarela, Anna-Marja Aura
  • Method for simulating the functional attributes of human milk oligosaccharides in formula-fed infants
    Publication number: 20060286258
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel method for increasing the production of acetate, decreasing the production of butyrate, increasing the population and species of beneficial bacteria and slowing the rate of fermentation of prebiotics within the gut of a formula-fed infant. The method comprises administration of a therapeutically effective amount of PDX to the infant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Bryon Petschow, Robert McMahon, Glenn Gibson, Robert Rastall, Renia Gemmell, Maria Saarela, Anna-Marja Aura