Patents by Inventor Tapio Palmu

Tapio Palmu 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).

  • Stanol composition and the use thereof
    Patent number: 8853191
    Abstract: A stanol composition containing in addition to sitostanol as the main component, also a substantial amount of at least 10% campestanol has been found to effectively lower serum cholesterol levels when incorporated in edible commodities. Upon esterification the composition is especially useful in edible fats and oils and in fat-containing foods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Raisio Nutrition Ltd.
    Inventors: Ingmar Wester, Tapio Palmu, Tatu Miettinen, Helena Gylling
  • STANOL COMPOSITION AND THE USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130237506
    Abstract: A stanol composition containing in addition to sitostanol as the main component, also a substantial amount of at least 10% campestanol has been found to effectively lower serum cholesterol levels when incorporated in edible commodities. Upon esterification the composition is especially useful in edible fats and oils and in fat-containing foods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: RAISIO NUTRITION LTD.
    Inventors: Ingmar WESTER, Tapio Palmu, Tatu Miettinen, Helena Gylling
  • 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
  • Stanol composition and the use thereof
    Patent number: 8349821
    Abstract: A stanol composition containing in addition to sitostanol as the main component, also a substantial amount of at least 10% campestanol has been found to effectively lower serum cholesterol levels when incorporated in edible commodities. Upon esterification the composition is especially useful in edible fats and oils and in fat-containing foods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Raisio Nutrition Ltd.
    Inventors: Ingmar Wester, Tapio Palmu, Tatu Miettinen, Helena Gylling
  • EDIBLE COMPOSITIONS FOR LOWERING CHOLESTEROL
    Publication number: 20100298261
    Abstract: The present invention is related to improved compositions for reducing serum total and/or LDL cholesterol levels. The compositions are combinations of dietary fibre and plant sterol. The compositions are used as such or more advantageously in food products and comprise one or several fibres, preferably ?-glucan, in combination with one or several plant sterols and/or stanols in their free and/or esterified forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: RAISIO BENECOL OY
    Inventors: Ingmar WESTER, Tapio Palmu, Anu Hopia, Pirjo Alho-Lehto, Paula Virtanen, Anniina Pouru
  • Edible compositions for lowering cholesterol
    Patent number: 7794745
    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: April 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Raisio Nutrition Ltd.
    Inventors: Ingmar Wester, Tapio Palmu, Anu Hopia, Pirjo Alho-Lehto, Paula Virtanen, Anniina Pouru
  • STANOL COMPOSITION AND THE USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20100179113
    Abstract: A stanol composition containing in addition to sitostanol as the main component, also a substantial amount of at least 10% campestanol has been found to effectively lower serum cholesterol levels when incorporated in edible commodities. Upon esterification the composition is especially useful in edible fats and oils and in fat-containing foods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: RAISIO NUTRITION LTD.
    Inventors: Ingmar WESTER, Tapio Palmu, Tatu Miettinen, Helena Gylling
  • Stanol composition and the use thereof
    Publication number: 20070249574
    Abstract: A stanol composition containing in addition to sitostanol as the main component, also a substantial amount of at least 10% campestanol has been found to effectively lower serum cholesterol levels when incorporated in edible commodities. Upon esterification the composition is especially useful in edible fats and oils and in fat-containing foods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Ingmar Wester, Tapio Palmu, Tatu Miettinen, Helena Gylling
  • Stanol composition and the use thereof
    Publication number: 20050147729
    Abstract: A stanol composition containing in addition to sitostanol as the main component, also a substantial amount of at least 10% campestanol has been found to effectively lower serum cholesterol levels when incorporated in edible commodities. Upon esterification the composition is especially useful in edible fats and oils and in fat-containing foods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Ingmar Wester, Tapio Palmu, Tatu Miettinen, Helena Gylling
  • Edible compositions for lowering cholesterol
    Publication number: 20040131657
    Abstract: The present invention is related to improved compositions for reducing serum total and/or LDL cholesterol levels. The compositions are combinations of dietary fibre and plant sterol. The compositions are used as such or more advantageously in food products and comprise one or several fibres, preferably &bgr;-glucan, in combination with one or several plant sterols and/or stanols in their free and/or esterified forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2004
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Ingmar Wester, Tapio Palmu, Anu Hopia, Pirjo Alho-Lehto, Paula Virtanen, Anniina Pouru
  • Stanol composition and the use thereof
    Publication number: 20030104035
    Abstract: A stanol composition containing in addition to sitostanol as the main component, also a substantial amount of at least 10% campestanol has been found to effectively lower serum cholesterol levels when incorporated in edible commodities. Upon esterification the composition is especially useful in edible fats and oils and in fat-containing foods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Applicant: Raisio Benecol Ltd.
    Inventors: Ingmar Wester, Tapio Palmu, Tatu Miettinen, Helena Gylling