Patents by Inventor Pirojo Alho-Lehto

Pirojo Alho-Lehto 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).

  • Edible compositions for lowering cholesterol
    Patent number: 8414913
    Abstract: The present invention is related to improved compositions for reducing serum total and/or LDL cholesterol levels. The compositions are combinations of dietary fiber and plant sterol. The compositions are used as such or more advantageously in food products and comprise one or several fibers, preferably ?-glucan, in combination with one or several plant sterols and/or stanols in their free and/or esterified forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Raisio Benecol Oy
    Inventors: Ingmar Wester, Tapio Palmu, Anu Hopia, Pirojo Alho-Lehto, Paula Virtanen, Anniina Pouru