Patents by Inventor Merle D. Breen

Merle D. Breen 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 formula containing a soy polysaccharide fiber source
    Patent number: 5021245
    Abstract: A novel liquid nutritional for use as an infant formula for use in the treatment of infantile colic is disclosed. The formula comprises protein, fat, carbohydrates and dietary fiber of a concentration of between 3.1 and 14.1 grams of fiber per liter of formula. Specific preferred protein, fat, carbohydrate and fiber sources are disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of treating infants with colic by feeding an infant the formula made in accordance with the invention. Also disclosed is a method for manufacturing the infant formula of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1991
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Marlene W. Borschel, John D. Benson, Merle D. Breen, William C. MacLean, Jr., Debra L. Ponder, Alan D. Strickland, William R. Treem