Patents by Inventor Myriam Richelle
Myriam Richelle 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: 9717671Abstract: The present invention pertains to a composition for preventing, decreasing and/or treating skin and hair/coat disorders, such as is effected by inflammatory reactions, environmental factors, ageing or cancer. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of flavanones compounds or their derivatives in nutritional, cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions for improvement of human or pet animal skin and coat conditions.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2004Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Myriam Richelle, Elizabeth Offord-Cavin, Karlheinz Bortlik, Isabelle Bureau-Franz, Gary Williamson, Inge Lise Nielsen, Heike Steiling, Angus Moodycliffe
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Publication number: 20150258038Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions that provide health benefits and methods regarding same are presented. In an embodiment, the present invention provides a primary composition comprising at least one carotenoid-containing material, enriched in Z isomers of the carotenoid compound. For example, the carotenoid-containing material contains by weight a greater percentage of an isomer selected from the group consisting of 5-Z, 9-Z and combinations thereof than of 13-Z isomer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: Karlheinz Bortlik, Pierre Lambelet, Myriam Richelle
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Patent number: 9125430Abstract: Compositions that provide health benefits and methods regarding same are presented. In an embodiment, the present invention provides a primary composition comprising at least one carotenoid-containing material, enriched in Z isomers of the carotenoid compound. For example, the carotenoid-containing material contains by weight a greater percentage of an isomer selected from the group consisting of 5-Z, 9-Z and combinations thereof than of 13-Z isomer.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2007Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Karlheinz Bortlik, Pierre Lambelet, Myriam Richelle
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Publication number: 20130336941Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for a ong-term and sustained release of flavonoids, in particular rhamnose-containing flavonoids, and for prolonging the uptake of said flavonoids in the gastro-intestinal tract. It further relates to compositions comprising said flavonoid and ?-rhamnosidase. It also encompasses compositions comprising hesperidin and hesperetin-7-gluoside.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventors: Myriam Richelle, Gary . Williamson, Ivana Jankovic, Maarit Rein
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Patent number: 8475786Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for a long-term and sustained release of flavonoids, in particular rhamnose-containing flavonoids, and for prolonging the uptake of said flavonoids in the gastro-intestinal tract. It further relates to compositions comprising said flavonoid and ?-rhamnosidase. It also encompasses compositions comprising hesperidin and hesperetin-7-glucoside.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2007Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Myriam Richelle, Gary Williamson, Ivana Jankovic, Maarit Rein
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Patent number: 8455004Abstract: The invention relates to a primary composition in which at least one lipophilic bioactive compound is mixed with a whey protein, present in an amount effective to increase the bioavailability of the lipophilic bioactive compound. The invention also relates to an oral composition that contains the primary composition in a foodstuff, in a food supplement, or in a pharmaceutical preparation, and to a cosmetic preparation that contains the primary composition. Methods for increasing the bioavailability of the lipophilic bioactive compound and providing increased photostability and oxidation resistance are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2009Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Karlheinz Bortlik, Francoise Saucy, Eliane Duruz, Myriam Richelle, Pierre Lambelet, Markus Baur, Andrea Pfeifer
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Publication number: 20100183537Abstract: Compositions that provide health benefits and methods regarding same are presented. In an embodiment, the present invention provides a primary composition comprising at least one carotenoid-containing material, enriched in Z isomers of the carotenoid compound. For example, the carotenoid-containing material contains by weight a greater percentage of an isomer selected from the group consisting of 5-Z, 9-Z and combinations thereof than of 13-Z isomer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2007Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: NESTEC S.A.Inventors: Karlheinz Bortlik, Pierre Lambelet, Myriam Richelle
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Patent number: 7691906Abstract: A composition for use as a medicament, functional food or nutritional product is described which comprises at least one lipid wherein the lipid provides greater than 35% total energy of the composition. A preferred embodiment comprises a n-6/n-3 fatty acid ratio of about 2/1 to 7/1. In addition, a method of preparing the composition; use of the composition in the manufacture of a medicament, functional food or nutritional product; and a method of treatment or treatment or prevention of sepsis or inflammatory shock which comprises administering an effective amount of the composition are described.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2005Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignees: Nestec S.A., Institut de la Research AgronomiqueInventors: Marco Turini, Claudia Roessle, Denis Breuille, Gayle Crozier-Willi, Paul André Finot, Myriam Richelle, Guy Dutot, Christiane Obled
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Publication number: 20100055081Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for a long-term and sustained release of flavonoids, in particular rhamnose-containing flavonoids, and for prolonging the uptake of said flavonoids in the gastro-intestinal tract. It further relates to compositions comprising said flavonoid and ?-rhamnosidase. It also encompasses compositions comprising hesperidin and hesperetin-7-glucoside.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2007Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: NESTEC S.A.Inventors: Myriam Richelle, Gary Williamson, Ivana Jankovic, Maarit Rein
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Patent number: 7588781Abstract: A primary composition that includes at least one lipophilic bioactive compound and a whey protein in an amount effective to increase the bioavailability of the lipophilic bioactive compound, and methods of forming the same. Also, an oral composition that contains the primary composition in a foodstuff, in a food supplement, in a cosmetic preparation or in a pharmaceutical preparation, and methods of forming the same.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2006Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Karlheinz Bortlik, Francoise Saucy, Eliane Duruz, Myriam Richelle, Pierre Lambelet, Markus Baur, Andrea M. A. Pfeifer
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Publication number: 20090123542Abstract: The invention relates to a primary composition in which at least one lipophilic bioactive compound is mixed with a whey protein, present in an amount effective to increase the bioavailability of the lipophilic bioactive compound. The invention also relates to an oral composition that contains the primary composition in a foodstuff, in a food supplement, or in a pharmaceutical preparation, and to a cosmetic preparation that contains the primary composition. Methods for increasing the bioavailability of the lipophilic bioactive compound and providing increased photostability and oxidation resistance are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2009Publication date: May 14, 2009Applicant: NESTEC S.A.Inventors: Karlheinz Bortlik, Francoise Saucy, Eliane Duruz, Myriam Richelle, Pierre Lambelet, Markus Baur, Andrea M.A. Pfeifer
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Publication number: 20080193505Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions able to modulate Vitamin C bio-availability in individuals. In particular, the present invention pertains to methods for identifying compounds, capable of modulating expression of Vitamin C transporters, the use of said compounds in foods or foodstuffs and the use thereof for the treatment or prevention of diseased or stressed tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2006Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Myriam Richelle, Heike Steiling, Gary Williamson
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Publication number: 20070129428Abstract: The present invention pertains to a composition for preventing, decreasing and/or treating skin and hair/coat disorders, such as is effected by inflammatory reactions, environmental factors, ageing or cancer. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of flavanones compounds or their derivatives in nutritional, cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions for improvement of human or pet animal skin and coat conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2004Publication date: June 7, 2007Inventors: Myriam Richelle, Elizabeth Offord-Cavin, Karlheinz Bortlik, Isabelle Bureau-Franz, Gary Williamson, Inge Nielsen, Heike Steiling, Angus Moodycliffe
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Publication number: 20070098820Abstract: The present invention relates to a primary composition that includes at least one carotenoid-containing extract, concentrate or oleoresin enriched in cis-isomers of the carotenoid compound, and process of forming the same. It also relates to an oral composition that contains the primary composition in a foodstuff, in a food supplement, in a cosmetic preparation or in a pharmaceutical preparation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: NESTEC S.A.Inventors: Karlheinz Bortlik, Myriam Richelle, Pierre Lambelet, Francoise Saucy
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Publication number: 20070071830Abstract: A primary composition that includes at least one lipophilic bioactive compound and a whey protein in an amount effective to increase the bioavailability of the lipophilic bioactive compound, and methods of forming the same. Also, an oral composition that contains the primary composition in a foodstuff, in a food supplement, in a cosmetic preparation or in a pharmaceutical preparation, and methods of forming the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2006Publication date: March 29, 2007Inventors: Karlheinz Bortlik, Francoise Saucy, Eliane Duruz, Myriam Richelle, Pierre Lambelet, Markus Baur, Andrea Pfeifer
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Patent number: 6995189Abstract: A composition for use as a medicament or nutritional product is described which comprises at least one lipid wherein the lipid provides greater tan 35% total energy of the composition. A prefered embodiment comprises a n-6/n-3 fatty acid ratio of about 2/1 to 7/1. In addition, a method of preparing the composition; use of the composition in the manufacture of a medicament or nutritional product; and a method of treatment or prevention of sepsis or inflammatory shock which comprises administering an effective amount of the composition are described.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2000Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: Nestec S.A.Inventors: Marco Turini, Claudia Roessle, Denis Breuille, Gayle Crozier-Willi, Paul André Finot, Myriam Richelle, Guy Dutot
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Publication number: 20050281864Abstract: A composition for use as a medicament, functional food or nutritional product is described which comprises at least one lipid wherein the lipid provides greater than 35% total energy of the composition. A preferred embodiment comprises a n-6/n-3 fatty acid ratio of about 2/1 to 7/1. In addition, a method of preparing the composition; use of the composition in the manufacture of a medicament, functional food or nutritional product; and a method of treatment or treatment or prevention of sepsis or inflammatory shock which comprises administering an effective amount of the composition are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2005Publication date: December 22, 2005Inventors: Marco Turini, Claudia Roessle, Denis Breuille, Gayle Crozier-Willi, Paul Finot, Myriam Richelle, Guy Dutot
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Publication number: 20050106219Abstract: The invention relates to a primary composition in which at least one lipophilic bioactive compound is mixed with a whey protein, present in an amount effective to increase the bioavailability of the lipophilic bioactive compound. The invention also relates to an oral composition that contains the primary composition in a foodstuff, in a food supplement, or in a pharmaceutical preparation, and to a cosmetic preparation that contains the primary composition. Methods for increasing the bioavailability of the lipophilic bioactive compound and providing increased photostability and oxidation resistance are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2004Publication date: May 19, 2005Inventors: Karlheinz Bortlik, Francoise Saucy, Eliane Duruz, Myriam Richelle, Pierre Lambelet, Markus Baur, Andrea Pfeifer
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Publication number: 20020107292Abstract: A primary composition that includes at least one lipophilic bioactive compound and a whey protein in an amount effective to increase the bioavailability of the lipophilic bioactive compound, and methods of forming the same. Also, an oral composition that contains the primary composition in a foodstuff, in a food supplement, in a cosmetic preparation or in a pharmaceutical preparation, and methods of forming the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2002Publication date: August 8, 2002Inventors: Karlheinz Bortlik, Francoise Saucy, Eliane Duruz, Myriam Richelle, Pierre Lambelet, Markus Baur, Andrea M.A. Pfeifer