Patents by Inventor Shen-Youn Chang
Shen-Youn Chang 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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Publication number: 20110177199Abstract: This invention provides a method for making a sweet potato purée comprising the steps of (a) admixing a coarse sweet potato purée with a suitable amount of glucoamylase, wherein (i) the coarse sweet potato purée is made using frozen sweet potatoes that have been puréed at a suitable temperature, and (ii) the admixing is performed at a temperature and for a duration sufficient to permit the glucoamylase to catalyze the breakdown of starch present in the coarse purée to maltose and glucose; and (b) heating the resulting purée at a temperature and for a duration sufficient to inactivate the glucoamylase present therein. The color, taste and texture of the resulting sweet potato purée are comparable to those of a sweet potato purée made from fresh sweet potatoes and containing only native glucoamylase.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: Beech-Nut Nutrition CorporationInventors: Robert A. Harvey, Shen-Youn Chang, Terry L. Rocklin, Gerald E. Shaul
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Patent number: 6394993Abstract: A protective port and container that incorporates the protective port are provided as well as a method for protecting a container. The protective port is attachable to the container by conventional methods and includes faces that are bendable from a base member that includes tubular ports extending therefrom. The faces protect the port from accidental penetration by a pierceable member and further provide a rigid gripping surface to manipulate the access openings to simplify the insertion of the pierceable member into one or both of the access openings.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 1997Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignee: Nestec, Ltd.Inventors: Shen-Youn Chang, Tom Lillegard, Paul Lin, Lyman Aldrich
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Patent number: 6036984Abstract: A complete, nutritionally balanced coffee drink providing caloric and protein nutritional support for patients, particularly elderly and long-term care patients is provided. An instant coffee composition, a method for making the instant coffee composition and coffee drink made therefrom are described. The composition and drink has a caloric distribution including from about 16% to 30% of a protein component, from about 40% to 60% of a carbohydrate component and from about 15% to 33% of a lipid component. The instant coffee composition readily dissolves in hot water to provide a beverage which looks and tastes like black coffee which may be administered to a patient in need of nutritional support.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1998Date of Patent: March 14, 2000Assignee: Nestec Ltd.Inventors: Claude Sartorio, Paul Lin, Joseph Burri, Olaf Wehrspann, Shen-Youn Chang
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Patent number: 5904948Abstract: A complete, nutritionally balanced coffee drink providing caloric and protein nutritional support for patients, particularly elderly and long-term care patients is provided. An instant coffee composition, a method for making the instant coffee composition and coffee drink made therefrom are described. The composition and drink has a caloric distribution including from about 16% to 30% of a protein component, from about 40% to 60% of a carbohydrate component and from about 15% to 33% of a lipid component. The instant coffee composition readily dissolves in hot water to provide a beverage which looks and tastes like black coffee which may be administered to a patient in need of nutritional support.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1997Date of Patent: May 18, 1999Assignee: Nestec Ltd.Inventors: Claude Sartorio, Paul Lin, Joseph Burri, Olaf Wehrspann, Shen-Youn Chang
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Patent number: 5728678Abstract: The present invention provides a composition as well as method for providing nutrition to renal patients. Pursuant to the present invention, the enteral composition includes an effective amount of a protein source including whey protein and free amino acids that provide essential as well as nonessential amino acids. The composition is calorically dense and has a moderate osmolality.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: March 17, 1998Assignee: Nestec Ltd.Inventors: Susan Trimbo, Diana Twyman, David Madsen, Shen-Youn Chang, Hugh N. Tucker
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Patent number: 5686429Abstract: The present invention provides a method for providing nutrition to elderly patients. Pursuant to the present invention, the enteral composition includes a protein source, a lipid source, and a carbohydrate source. Preferably, the protein source includes at least 18% of the total calories. In an embodiment, the carbohydrate source includes a source of dietary fiber including a balance of soluble to insoluble fiber ratio of approximately 1:3. Still further, the composition of the present invention also includes increased levels of certain vitamins and minerals.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1996Date of Patent: November 11, 1997Assignee: Nestec LtdInventors: Paul M. Lin, Shen-Youn Chang, Chris Kruzel
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Patent number: 5661123Abstract: The present invention provides a method for providing nutrition to non-catabolic and moderately catabolic patients. Pursuant to the present invention, the enteral composition includes a peptide based protein source of hydrolyzed whey, a lipid source, and a carbohydrate source. Preferably, the protein source includes approximately 22% to about 27% of the total calories. The composition has a caloric density of approximately 1000 Kcal/L and a low osmolality of approximately 300 to 450 mOsm/Kg H.sub.2 O. Still further, the composition of the present invention also includes increased levels of certain vitamins and minerals.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 1995Date of Patent: August 26, 1997Assignee: Nestec, Ltd.Inventors: Lance Stalker, Diana Twyman, Shen-Youn Chang, Veronique Jaussan
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Patent number: 5589468Abstract: The present invention provides a method for providing nutrition to elderly patients. Pursuant to the present invention, the enteral composition includes a protein source, a lipid source, and a carbohydrate source. Preferably, the protein source includes at least 18% of the total calories. In an embodiment, the carbohydrate source includes a source of dietary fiber including a balance of soluble to insoluble fiber ratio of approximately 1:3. Still further, the composition of the present invention also includes increased levels of certain vitamins and minerals.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 1995Date of Patent: December 31, 1996Assignee: Clintec Nutrition Co.Inventors: Paul M. Lin, Shen-Youn Chang, Chris Kruzel
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Patent number: 5470839Abstract: A composition and method for providing nutrition, or a nutritional supplement, to a diabetic patient. Pursuant to the present invention, a low carbohydrate, high fat enteral formulation is provided. The fat comprises, in part, medium chain triglycerides (MCTs). Preferably, the composition includes a high percent of mono-unsaturated fats, high amylose starch, and soluble dietary fiber.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 1994Date of Patent: November 28, 1995Assignee: Clintec Nutrition CompanyInventors: Philip Laughlin, John Alexander, A. Reza Kamarei, Robert P. Dobbie, Paul Lin, Shen-Youn Chang, Sekhar Reddy, Etienne Grasset, Christian Melin
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Patent number: RE37020Abstract: The present invention provides a method for providing nutrition to elderly patients. Pursuant to the present invention, the enteral composition includes a protein source, a lipid source, and a carbohydrate source. Preferably, the protein source includes at least 18% of the total calories. In an embodiment, the carbohydrate source includes a source of dietary fiber including a balance of soluble to insoluble fiber ratio of approximately 1:3. Still further, the composition of the present invention also includes increased levels of certain vitamins and minerals.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1998Date of Patent: January 16, 2001Assignee: Nestec, Ltd.Inventors: Paul M. Lin, Shen-Youn Chang, Chris Kruzel
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Patent number: RE36288Abstract: The present invention provides a method for providing nutrition to elderly patients. Pursuant to the present invention, the enteral composition includes a protein source, a lipid source, and a carbohydrate source. Preferably, the protein source includes at least 18% of the total calories. In an embodiment, the carbohydrate source includes a source of dietary fiber including a balance of soluble to insoluble fiber ratio of approximately 1:3. Still further, the composition of the present invention also includes increased levels of certain vitamins and minerals.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1998Date of Patent: August 31, 1999Assignee: Nestec Ltd.Inventors: Paul M. Lin, Shen-Youn Chang, Chris Kruzel