Patents by Inventor Michael Chandler

Michael Chandler 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).

  • Gellan gum to improve physical stability of liquid nutritional products
    Patent number: 5869118
    Abstract: Liquid, nutritionally complete formulas are disclosed with improved physical stability. The nutritionally complete formulas are pourable, yet are able to hold minerals, insoluble fiber and flavoring agents such as cocoa powder in suspension without the formation of a sediment that is not readily redispersible. The invention comprises the use of gellan gum at a concentration of between 10-500 parts per million. Although gellan gum alone is sufficient, the nutritionally complete formula may also comprise other stabilizers such as carrageenan and/or carboxymethylcellulose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Jeffrey G. Morris, Normanella T. Dewille, Gregory A. Snowden, Michael A. Chandler, Amanda L. Gunn, Rohini P. Mulchandani, Steven L. Hartline
  • Powdered beverage concentrate or additive fortified with calcium and vitamin D
    Patent number: 5609897
    Abstract: A powdered beverage concentrate contains a source of calcium, vitamin D, a stabilizing gum such as gum arabic, and vegetable oil. A beverage can be made by reconstituting the beverage concentrate with water, fruit juice, or any other suitable liquid matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Michael A. Chandler, Normanella T. DeWille, Terrence B. Mazer, Robert J. Ragan, Gregory A. Snowden, Maureen E. Geraghty, Catherine D. Johnson, Lonnie R. Drayer
  • Low pH beverage fortified with calcium and vitamin D
    Patent number: 5597595
    Abstract: A liquid beverage concentrate and a beverage containing the concentrate are aqueous matrices fortified with calcium and vitamin D. The water soluble vitamin D is kept in suspension by a gum and a vegetable oil. The beverage may be carbonated or non-carbonated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1997
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Normanella T. DeWille, Michael A. Chandler, Terrence B. Mazer, Robert J. Ragan, Gregory A. Snowden, Maureen E. Geraghty, Catherine D. Johnson
  • Method of providing enternal nutritional support to persons infected with human immunodeficiency virus
    Patent number: 5480872
    Abstract: Enteral nutritional support for a person infected with human immunodeficiency virus is provided by including in the diet a nutritional product which contains a soy protein hydrolysate having a degree of hydrolysis in the range of about 14 to 17 and a molecular weight partition, as determined by size exclusion chromatography, wherein 30-60% of the particles have a molecular weight in the range of 1500-5000 Daltons. The nutritional product also contains a source of intact protein. The nutritional product has a ratio, by weight, of n-6 to n-3 fatty acids of about 1.3:1 to 2.5:1. The nutritional product also contains a source of dietary fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1996
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Frederick O. Cope, Normanella T. DeWille, Ernest W. Richards, Terrence B. Mazer, Bonnie C. Abbruzzese, Gregory A. Snowden, Michael A. Chandler
  • Nutritional product for persons infected with human immunodeficiency virus
    Patent number: 5403826
    Abstract: An enteral nutritional product for persons infected with human immunodeficiency virus contains a soy protein hydrolysate having a degree of hydrolysis in the range of about 14 to 17 and a molecular weight partition, as determined by size exclusion chromatography, wherein 30-60% of the particles have a molecular weight in the range of 1500-5000 Daltons. The nutritional product also contains a source of intact protein. The nutritional product has a ratio, by weight, of n-6 to n-3 fatty acids of about 1.3:1 to 2.5:1. The nutritional product also contains a source of dietary fiber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1995
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Frederick O. Cope, Normanella T. DeWille, Ernest W. Richards, Terrence B. Mazer, Bonnie C. Abbruzzese, Gregory A. Snowden, Michael A. Chandler