Patents by Inventor Thierry Von Der Weid

Thierry Von Der Weid 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).

  • Probiotics for use in expecting female mammals for enhancing the immunity of their offspring
    Patent number: 10064426
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of probiotic on expecting female mammals to boost the immune status of an offspring. The use can induce an enhanced response of the offspring after birth to an infectious antigenic exposure. Ultimately the use of probiotic in expecting females can induce a better protection of their offspring against infectious diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Jalil Benyacoub, Stephanie Blum-Sperisen, Florence Rochat, Thierry Von der Weid
  • PROBIOTICS FOR USE IN EXPECTING FEMALE MAMMALS FOR ENHANCING THE IMMUNITY OF THEIR OFFSPRING
    Publication number: 20170006908
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of probiotic on expecting female mammals to boost the immune status of an offspring. The use can induce an enhanced response of the offspring after birth to an infectious antigenic exposure. Ultimately the use of probiotic in expecting females can induce a better protection of their offspring against infectious diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Jalil Benyacoub, Stephanie Blum-Sperisen, Florence Rochat, Thierry Von der Weid
  • Probiotics for use in expecting female mammals for enhancing the immunity of their offsprings
    Patent number: 9414621
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of probiotic on expecting female mammals to boost the immune status of offspring. The use can induce an enhanced response of the offspring after birth to an infectious antigenic exposure. Ultimately the use of probiotic in expecting females can induce a better protection of offspring against infectious diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Jalil Benyacoub, Stephanie Blum-Sperisen, Florence Rochat, Thierry Von der Weid
  • Probiotic strains for pets
    Patent number: 8771675
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel strains of probiotics for use in the gastrointestinal tract of a pet. The probiotics of the present invention are capable of fermenting starch to produce lactic acid and/or hydrogen peroxide anti-pathogenic metabolites. The present invention also provides a novel method for identifying the effectiveness of a pet probiotic in vitro. The method simulates the introduction of a probiotic candidate in the gastrointestinal tract of a pet and measures the anti-pathogenic effectiveness of the probiotic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Ralf Zink, Roberto Reniero, Florence Rochat, Christoph Cavadini, Thierry Von Der Weid, Eduardo Schiffrin, Jalil Benyacoub, Virginie Rousseau, Pablo Perez, Ruth Knorr
  • PROBIOTICS FOR USE IN EXPECTING FEMALE MAMMALS FOR ENHANCING THE IMMUNITY OF THEIR OFFSPRINGS
    Publication number: 20110020395
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of probiotic on expecting female mammals to boost the immune status of off-spring. The use can induce an enhanced response of the offspring after birth to an infectious antigenic exposure. Ultimately the use of probiotic in expecting females can induce a better protection of offspring against infectious diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Jalil Benyacoub, Stephanie Blum-Sperisen, Florence Rochat, Thierry Von der Weid
  • NOVEL PROBIOTIC STRAINS FOR PETS
    Publication number: 20080171106
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel strains of probiotics for use in the gastrointestinal tract of a pet. The probiotics of the present invention are capable of fermenting starch to produce lactic acid and/or hydrogen peroxide anti-pathogenic metabolites. The present invention also provides a novel method for identifying the effectiveness of a pet probiotic in vitro. The method simulates the introduction of a probiotic candidate in the gastrointestinal tract of a pet and measures the anti-pathogenic effectiveness of the probiotic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Ralf Zink, Roberto Reniero, Florence Rochat, Christoph Cavadini, Thierry Von Der Weid, Eduardo Schiffrin, Jalil Benyacoub, Virginie Rousseau, Pablo Perez, Ruth Knorr
  • Probiotic strains for pets
    Patent number: 7381406
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel strains of probiotics for use in the gastrointestinal tract of a pet. The probiotics of the present invention are capable of fermenting starch to produce lactic acid and/or hydrogen peroxide anti-pathogenic metabolites. The present invention also provides a novel method for identifying the effectiveness of a pet probiotic in vitro. The method simulates the introduction of a probiotic candidate in the gastrointestinal tract of a pet and measures the anti-pathogenic effectiveness of the probiotic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Ralf Zink, Roberto Reniero, Florence Rochat, Christoph Cavadini, Thierry Von Der Weid, Eduardo Schiffrin, Jalil Benyacoub, Virginie Rousseau, Pablo Perez, Ruth Knorr
  • Lactic acid bacteria strains capable of preventing diarrhoea
    Patent number: 7029669
    Abstract: Novel microorganisms of the family Lactobacillaceae, particularly microorganisms of the gnus Lactobacillus, that are useful in preventing or treating diarrhoea are provided. The microorganism can be utilized for the preparation of an ingestable support and to a composition containing same. The microorganism Lactobacillus paracasei CNCM I-2116 can be included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Nestec S. A.
    Inventors: Roberto Reniero, Harald Bruessow, Florence Rochat, Thierry Von Der Weid, Stephanie Blum-Speriesen
  • Lactobacillus strains capable of preventing diarrhoea caused by pathogenic bacteria and rotaviruses
    Patent number: 6887465
    Abstract: Novel microorganisms of the family Lactobacillaceae and pharmaceutical compositions, food and methods of using same are provided. The microorganisms have the ability of preventing colonization of the intestine with pathogenic bacteria causing diarrhea and of preventing infection of intestinal epithelial cells by rotaviruses. The microorganisms can be used for the preparation of an ingestable support and to compositions containing same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Roberto Reniero, Harald Bruessow, Florence Rochat, Thierry Von Der Weid, Stephanie Blum-Speriesen, Jean-Richard Neeser, Alain Servin