Patents by Inventor Matthew A. Kuchan
Matthew A. Kuchan 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: 10702496Abstract: Disclosed are methods of using nutritional compositions generally, and infant formulas specifically, to improve cognitive, brain and/or central nervous system development in an individual. The nutritional compositions include a combination of RRR-alpha tocopherol acetate, non-RRR-alpha-tocopherol stereoisomers, fat, and protein. The amount of non-RRR alpha tocopherol stereoisomers in the nutritional compositions is limited.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2018Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: Chron-si Lai, Matthew Kuchan
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Patent number: 10328049Abstract: This invention relates to a method of improving CNS maturation in an infant by administering a mixture of natural tocopherols, wherein the composition contains an optimum tocopherol profile similar to that found in human breast milk, and can encompass a tocopherol profile from early stage to transitional to mature human breast milk. For ease of administration and maximized efficacy, the optimized mixture of natural tocopherols are typically delivered in an oral dosage form with a limited level of non-RRR alpha-tocopherols to maximize efficacy of the RRR alpha-tocopherol on stimulating post-natal CNS development.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: Chron-Si Lai, Matthew Kuchan, Gary Katz
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Patent number: 10245250Abstract: Methods for improving the visual processing of a healthy infant by administering a composition comprising RRR-alpha-tocopherol to the infant are disclosed. Methods for improving the visual acuity of a healthy infant by administering a composition comprising RRR-alpha-tocopherol to the infant are also disclosed. Methods for improving the development of the visual processing, visual acuity, or both, of an infant by administering a composition comprising RRR-alpha-tocopherol to the infant are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2018Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: Matthew Kuchan, Chron-Si Lai, Jacqueline Boff
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Publication number: 20180256536Abstract: Methods for improving the visual processing of a healthy infant by administering a composition comprising RRR-alpha-tocopherol to the infant are disclosed. Methods for improving the visual acuity of a healthy infant by administering a composition comprising RRR-alpha-tocopherol to the infant are also disclosed. Methods for improving the development of the visual processing, visual acuity, or both, of an infant by administering a composition comprising RRR-alpha-tocopherol to the infant are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: MATTHEW KUCHAN, CHRON-SI LAI, JACQUELINE BOFF
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Publication number: 20180235930Abstract: Disclosed are methods of using nutritional compositions generally, and infant formulas specifically, to improve cognitive, brain and/or central nervous system development in an individual. The nutritional compositions include a combination of RRR-alpha tocopherol acetate, non-RRR-alpha-tocopherol stereoisomers, fat, and protein. The amount of non-RRR alpha tocopherol stereoisomers in the nutritional compositions is limited.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: CHRON-SI LAI, MATTHEW KUCHAN
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Patent number: 9993457Abstract: Methods for improving the visual processing of a healthy infant by administering a composition comprising RRR-alpha-tocopherol and a carotenoid to the infant are disclosed. Methods for improving the visual acuity of a healthy infant by administering a composition comprising RRR-alpha-tocopherol and a carotenoid to the infant are also disclosed. Methods for improving the visual processing of a healthy infant by administering a composition comprising RRR-alpha-tocopherol to the infant are disclosed. Methods for improving the visual acuity of a healthy infant by administering a composition comprising RRR-alpha-tocopherol to the infant are also disclosed. Methods for improving the development of the visual processing, visual acuity, or both, of an infant by administering a composition comprising RRR-alpha-tocopherol to the infant are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2015Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Matthew Kuchan, Chron-Si Lai, Jacqueline Boff
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Patent number: 9980939Abstract: Disclosed are nutritional compositions generally, and infant formulas specifically, that include a combination of RRR-alpha tocopherol, fat, and protein. The amount of non-RRR alpha tocopherol stereoisomers in the nutritional compositions is limited. Also disclosed are methods of using the compositions to improve cognitive, brain and/or central nervous system development in an individual.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: Chron-Si Lai, Matthew Kuchan
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Publication number: 20180085343Abstract: This invention relates to a method of improving CNS maturation in an infant by administering a mixture of natural tocopherols, wherein the composition contains an optimum tocopherol profile similar to that found in human breast milk, and can encompass a tocopherol profile from early stage to transitional to mature human breast milk. For ease of administration and maximized efficacy, the optimized mixture of natural tocopherols are typically delivered in an oral dosage form with a limited level of non-RRR alpha-tocopherols to maximize efficacy of the RRR alpha-tocopherol on stimulating post-natal CNS development.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: Chron-Si Lai, Matthew Kuchan, Gary Katz
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Patent number: 9844532Abstract: This invention relates to a method of improving CNS maturation in an infant by administering a mixture of natural tocopherols, wherein the composition contains an optimum tocopherol profile similar to that found in human breast milk, and can encompass a tocopherol profile from early stage to transitional to mature human breast milk. For ease of administration and maximized efficacy, the optimized mixture of natural tocopherols are typically delivered in an oral dosage form with a limited level of non-RRR alpha-tocopherols to maximize efficacy of the RRR alpha-tocopherol on stimulating post-natal CNS development.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Chron-Si Lai, Matthew Kuchan, Gary Katz
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Publication number: 20170258759Abstract: Methods for improving the visual processing of a healthy infant by administering a composition comprising RRR-alpha-tocopherol and a carotenoid to the infant are disclosed. Methods for improving the visual acuity of a healthy infant by administering a composition comprising RRR-alpha-tocopherol and a carotenoid to the infant are also disclosed. Methods for improving the visual processing of a healthy infant by administering a composition comprising RRR-alpha-tocopherol to the infant are disclosed. Methods for improving the visual acuity of a healthy infant by administering a composition comprising RRR-alpha-tocopherol to the infant are also disclosed. Methods for improving the development of the visual processing, visual acuity, or both, of an infant by administering a composition comprising RRR-alpha-tocopherol to the infant are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2015Publication date: September 14, 2017Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: MATTHEW KUCHAN, CHRON-SI LAI, JACQUELINE BOFF
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Publication number: 20160279095Abstract: Disclosed herein are nutritional compositions for pregnant or lactating mothers, pre-term and term infants, toddlers and children which include natural vitamin E, a long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (LC-PUFA) and a carotenoid such as lutein. Also disclosed are methods of administering these compositions for reducing or preventing the susceptibility of the fetal and newborn brain and lungs to hypoxia and the resulting disorders resulting therefrom including abnormal cognitive development, brain in jury and lung injury.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2014Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicant: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: REMA VAZHAPPILLY, CHRON-SI LAI, MATTHEW KUCHAN
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Publication number: 20160022710Abstract: Disclosed are prenatal and lactation supplements for pregnant women and lactating women, which include a combination of RRR-alpha-tocopherol, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), trans-lutein, phospholipids, and at least one nuclear receptor activating ligand other than RRR-alpha-tocopherol, DHA, and trans-lutein. The supplements may enhance central nervous system development in a fetus or breast-feeding newborn infant.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: January 28, 2016Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: Chron-Si Lai, Tama Bloch, Christina Sherry, Maria Ramirez Gonzalez, Matthew Kuchan, Gary Katz, Elena Oliveros Delgado, Angela Santos
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Publication number: 20160022628Abstract: This invention relates to a method of improving CNS maturation in an infant by administering a mixture of natural tocopherols, wherein the composition contains an optimum tocopherol profile similar to that found in human breast milk, and can encompass a tocopherol profile from early stage to transitional to mature human breast milk. For ease of administration and maximized efficacy, the optimized mixture of natural tocopherols are typically delivered in an oral dosage form with a limited level of non-RRR alpha-tocopherols to maximize efficacy of the RRR alpha-tocopherol on stimulating post-natal CNS development.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: January 28, 2016Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: Chron-Si Lai, Matthew Kuchan, Gary Katz
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Publication number: 20160008318Abstract: Disclosed are nutritional compositions generally, and infant formulas specifically, that include a combination of RRR-alpha tocopherol, fat, and protein. The amount of non-RRR alpha tocopherol stereoisomers in the nutritional compositions is limited Also disclosed are methods of using the compositions to improve cognitive, brain and/or central nervous system development in an individual.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: Chron-Si Lai, Matthew Kuchan
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Publication number: 20030171433Abstract: The invention is directed to an improved infant formula containing a lipid blend that softens the firmer stools associated with typical infant formula. A specific formula in accordance with the invention comprises carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals and a lipid mixture of high oleic safflower oil, soy oil and coconut oil at specific levels and ratios. The invention also discloses novel mixtures of fatty acids that provides infant stool patterns more closely resembling the breast-fed infant.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2003Publication date: September 11, 2003Inventors: Matthew A. Kuchan, Marc L. Masor, Debra L. Ponder, Robin J. Halter, John D. Benson
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Publication number: 20010029267Abstract: The invention is directed to an improved infant formula containing a lipid blend that softens the firmer stools associated with typical infant formula. A specific formula in accordance with the invention comprises carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals and a lipid mixture of high oleic safflower oil, soy oil and coconut oil at specific levels and ratios. The invention also discloses novel mixtures of fatty acids that provides infant stool patterns more closely resembling the breast-fed infant.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2001Publication date: October 11, 2001Inventors: Matthew A. Kuchan, Marc L. Masor, Debral L. Ponder, Robin J. Halter, John D. Benson, Gary E. Katz
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Patent number: 6248784Abstract: The invention is directed to an improved infant formula containing a lipid blend that softens the firmer stools associated with typical infant formula. A specific formula in accordance with the invention comprises carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals and a lipid mixture of high oleic safflower oil, soy oil and coconut oil at specific levels and ratios. The invention also discloses novel mixtures of fatty acids that provides infant stool patterns more closley resembling the breast-fed infant.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2000Date of Patent: June 19, 2001Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Matthew A. Kuchan, Marc L. Masor, Debra L. Ponder, Robin J. Halter, John D. Benson, Gary E. Katz
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Patent number: 6136858Abstract: The invention is directed to an improved infant formula containing a lipid blend that softens the firmer stools associated with typical infant formula. A specific formula in accordance with the invention comprises carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals and a lipid mixture of high oleic safflower oil, soy oil and coconut oil at specific levels and ratios. The invention also discloses novel mixtures of fatty acids that provides infant stool patterns more closely resembling the breast-fed infant.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1997Date of Patent: October 24, 2000Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Matthew A. Kuchan, Marc L. Masor, Debra L. Ponder, Robin J. Halter, John D. Benson, Gary E. Katz