Patents by Inventor Nagendra Rangavajla

Nagendra Rangavajla 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).

  • Nutritive Substance Delivery Container
    Publication number: 20100089790
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a container for delivering a nutritive substance. In an embodiment, the present invention comprises a container that protects a nutritive substance from contact with the contents of the container and from contact with the atmosphere until the consumer is ready to use or consume the product. When desired, a seal on the container is altered such that the nutritive substance can come into contact with the container contents, delivering the nutritive substance thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: MEAD JOHNSON NUTRITION COMPANY
    Inventors: Robin P. Wiggins, Niphon Withitanun, Rick Grelewicz, Nagendra Rangavajla, Joshua C. Anthony, Patrick E. McCallister
  • Nutritional Compositions Containing Punicalagins
    Publication number: 20100004334
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a nutritional composition comprising punicalagins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: MEAD JOHNSON NUTRITION COMPANY
    Inventors: Zeina Jouni, Deshanie Rai, Nagendra Rangavajla
  • Low-lactose partially hydrolyzed infant formula
    Patent number: 7618669
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a low-lactose, partially hydrolyzed infant formula. The carbohydrate component of the infant formula comprises between 0% and 60% lactose and the protein component of the infant formula comprises partially hydrolyzed whey protein and casein, the protein component having a particular molecular weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Mead Johnson Nutrition Company
    Inventors: Nagendra Rangavajla, Win-Chin Chiang, Khaled A. Khatib, David A. Wynsen, Gabor Puski, Jon Vanderhoof, Robert A. Burns
  • PRENATAL DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
    Publication number: 20090281108
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a prenatal dietary supplement comprising at least one omega-3 fatty acid, at least one omega-6 fatty acid; folic acid; lutein; and at least one proanthocyanidin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: Amar Debbouz, Nagendra Rangavajla, Zeina Jouni
  • METHOD FOR IMPROVING STOOL CHARACTERISTICS IN INFANTS
    Publication number: 20090092590
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a novel method for improving the stool characteristics, reducing the incidence of diarrhea, and firming the stool of a formula-fed infant of a formula-fed infant has been discovered. The method comprises administering to the infant at least one prebiotic and hydrolyzed pectin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: NAGENDRA RANGAVAJLA, Joaquin Franco
  • Method for blending heat-sensitive material using a conical screw blender with gas injection
    Patent number: 7387427
    Abstract: The invention relates to a conical screw blender which comprises an inverted cone-shaped vessel. The blender also includes a material inlet, a material outlet, a driven screw housed within the vessel, and at least two non-diffuse gas injection lines attached to the vessel. The conical screw blender of the present invention can be used not only for the mixing of materials, but also for the drying of materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Win-Chin Chiang, Nagendra Rangavajla
  • Conical screw blender
    Publication number: 20080094934
    Abstract: The invention relates to a conical screw blender which comprises an inverted cone-shaped vessel. The blender also includes a material inlet, a material outlet, a driven screw housed within the vessel, and at least two non-diffuse gas injection lines attached to the vessel. The conical screw blender of the present invention can be used not only for the mixing of materials, but also for the drying of materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Win-Chin Chiang, Nagendra Rangavajla
  • Method for extending the shelf-life of powdered nutritional formulations which contain viable probiotics
    Publication number: 20080095752
    Abstract: The invention involves a method for extending the shelf life of a powdered nutritional formulation that contains LGG by reducing and maintaining a threshold water activity or moisture content in the powdered LGG-containing formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Win-Chin Chiang, Bryon W. Petschow, Adrie Baars, Yung H. Lee, Luis Jose Montelongo, Nagendra Rangavajla
  • Low-lactose partially hydrolyzed infant formula
    Publication number: 20060286252
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a low-lactose, partially hydrolyzed infant formula. The carbohydrate component of the infant formula comprises between 0% and 60% lactose and the protein component of the infant formula comprises partially hydrolyzed whey protein and casein, the protein component having a particular molecular weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2005
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Nagendra Rangavajla, Win-Chin Chiang, Khaled Khatib, David Wynsen, Gabor Puski, Jon Vanderhoof, Robert Burns
  • Low-phytate infant formulas
    Publication number: 20060286210
    Abstract: The invention is related to an infant formula which has, per 100 kcal, a carbohydrate source, a lipid source, a soy protein source, and a calcium source. The soy protein source can have a phytate level between about 12 mg and about 18 mg. The calcium can be present in an amount between about 70 and about 90 mg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Nagendra Rangavajla, Robert Burns
  • Methods for producing protein partial hydrolysates and infant formulas containing the same
    Publication number: 20060286208
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a protein partial hydrolysate. The process involves intermixing a solution of whey protein, casein and water; adjusting the temperature and pH of the solution, adding Protease N to the solution, and allowing the solution to hydrolyze for a period of time so as to obtain a degree of hydrolysis between about 4% and 10%. The hydrolysis is ended by subjecting the solution to enzyme deactivation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2005
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Nagendra Rangavajla, Win-Chin Chiang, Lily Kelly, Debra Nichols