Patents by Inventor Norman A. Greenberg

Norman A. Greenberg 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).

  • Patent number: 6210700
    Abstract: An improved immunomodulatory therapy for enhancement of depressed host defense mechanisms and improving allograft survival rates comprising the use of omega-9 unsaturated fatty acids to alter the immune response associated with organ transplantation. It is administered optionally in conjunction with an immunomodulatory diet comprising arginine and its salts, or metabolic precursors of arginine, together with an immuno-suppressive treatment comprising the administration of cyclosporine or other immuno-suppressants and optionally, with or without a donor specific transfusion. An especially preferred source of the omega-9 unsaturated fatty acids is canola oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignees: Novartis Nutrition AG, University of Cincinnati
    Inventors: John F. Valente, J. Wesley Alexander, Cora K. Ogle, Norman A. Greenberg
  • Patent number: 5780039
    Abstract: An orally-ingestible nutrition composition having improved taste comprises a low pH (<7.0) form of an amino acid selected from arginine, valine and compounds associated with the synthesis of polyamines. Preferred low pH forms are salts such as arginine phosphate and mixtures thereof with arginine citrate. Preferred nutrition composition also comprise encapsulated polyunsaturated fatty acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: Novartis Nutrition AG
    Inventors: Norman A. Greenberg, Candis Kvamme, Mary K. Schmidl
  • Patent number: 5260279
    Abstract: A nutritionally complete feeding composition contains soluble fiber, especially hydrolyzed guar gum or pectin. This composition provides nourishment to colon cells, preventing bacterial sepsis and also preventing diarrhea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1993
    Assignee: Sandoz Ltd.
    Inventor: Norman A. Greenberg
  • Patent number: 4840813
    Abstract: Low and non-fat aerated frozen dairy desserts are provided having the organoleptic charactertistics of premium, high fat ice cream but which includes 0.1% to 7.0% by weight of fat. The dessert compositions essentially comprise 20% to 25% milk solids non-fat, 1% to 7% whey protein concentrate, corn syrup solids, sucrose and water. The whey protein to casein weight ratio ranges from 1:0.5 to 4.0. The percent whey protein denaturation ranges from 50% to 100%. The total protein content is at least about 7%. The lactose concentration is less than about 4%. Liquid dessert pre-mixes for the present desserts are also provided. Preferred embodiments of the desserts are free of added stabilizers and/or emulsifiers yet nonetheless provide the present organoleptic attributes. Methods for the preparation of the new aerated frozen dairy desserts and pre-mixes are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1989
    Assignee: General Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Norman A. Greenberg, Ramesh C. Chandan, William D. Deeslie, Daniel D. Conolly