Patents by Inventor Timo Buetler

Timo Buetler 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).

  • 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid and skin pigmentation
    Patent number: 9693942
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of enhancing skin appearance. One aspect of the invention aims to provide a composition comprising 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid for use in the reduction or prevention of regions of the skin with darker pigmentation. The present invention also relates to cosmetic use of a composition comprising 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid for the reduction or prevention of regions of the skin with darker pigmentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Francia Jacqueline Arce Vera, Bertrand Bourqui, Timo Buetler, Stephane Duboux, Francis Foata, Marjorie Guitard, Philippe Alexandre Guy, Nicolas Page, Serge Andre Dominique Rezzi
  • 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid and liver disorders
    Patent number: 9486425
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions with a health benefit. In particular, the invention relates to treatment or prevention of liver disorders. A subject matter of the invention is a composition comprising 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid for use in the treatment or prevention of liver disorders. A further subject matter of the invention is a composition comprising 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid for use in the treatment or prevention of liver disorders linked to an insufficient activity of phase II enzymes in the liver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Francia Jacqueline Arce Vera, Bertrand Bourqui, Timo Buetler, Stephane Duboux, Francis Foata, Philippe Alexandre Guy, Nicolas Page, Serge Andre Dominique Rezzi
  • 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid and brain health
    Patent number: 9259404
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions with a health benefit. In particular, the invention relates to the field of brain health, for example brain protection, maintenance of cognitive function, prevention of cognitive decline and prevention of cognitive disorders. A subject matter of the invention is a composition comprising 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid for use in the treatment or prevention of cognitive decline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Francia Jacqueline Arce Vera, Bertrand Bourqui, Timo Buetler, Stephane Duboux, Jane Durga, Francis Foata, Philippe Alexandre Guy, Nicolas Page, Serge Andre Dominique Rezzi, Pierre Magistretti, Evelyne Ruchti, Sylvain Lengacher, Igor Allaman
  • 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid and cardiovascular health
    Patent number: 9238015
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions with a health benefit. In particular, the invention relates to the field of cardiovascular disorders, for example, atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, stroke, and heart failure. A subject matter of the invention is a composition comprising 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid for use in the treatment or prevention of cardiovascular disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Francia Jacqueline Arce Vera, Bertrand Bourqui, Timo Buetler, Stephane Duboux, Francis Foata, Philippe Alexandre Guy, Nicolas Page, Serge Andre Dominique Rezzi
  • 4-OXO-2-PENTENOIC ACID AND BRAIN HEALTH
    Publication number: 20150105464
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions with a health benefit. In particular, the invention relates to the field of brain health, for example brain protection, maintenance of cognitive function, prevention of cognitive decline and prevention of cognitive disorders. A subject matter of the invention is a composition comprising 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid for use in the treatment or prevention of cognitive decline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Francia Jacqueline Arce Vera, Bertrand Bourqui, Timo Buetler, Stephane Duboux, Jane Durga, Francis Foata, Philippe Alexandre Guy, Nicolas Page, Serge Andre Dominique Rezzi, Pierre Magistretti, Evelyne Ruchti, Sylvain Lengacher, Igor Allaman
  • 4-OXO-2-PENTENOIC ACID AND CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
    Publication number: 20150087707
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions with a health benefit. In particular, the invention relates to the field of cardiovascular disorders, for example, atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, stroke, and heart failure. A subject matter of the invention is a composition comprising 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid for use in the treatment or prevention of cardiovascular disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Francia Jacqueline Arce Vera, Bertrand Bourqui, Timo Buetler, Stephane Duboux, Francis Foata, Philippe Alexandre Guy, Nicolas Page, Serge Andre Dominique Rezzi
  • 4-OXO-2-PENTENOIC ACID AND LIVER DISORDERS
    Publication number: 20150087706
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions with a health benefit. In particular, the invention relates to treatment or prevention of liver disorders. A subject matter of the invention is a composition comprising 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid for use in the treatment or prevention of liver disorders. A further subject matter of the invention is a composition comprising 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid for use in the treatment or prevention of liver disorders linked to an insufficient activity of phase II enzymes in the liver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Francia Jacqueline Arce Vera, Bertrand Bourqui, Timo Buetler, Stephane Duboux, Francis Foata, Philippe Alexandre Guy, Nicolas Page, Serge Andre Dominique Rezzi
  • 4-OXO-2-PENTENOIC ACID AND THE HEALTH OF THE DIGESTIVE TRACT
    Publication number: 20150057349
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions with a health benefit. In particular, the invention relates to the field of inflammatory disorders of the digestive tract, for example, ileitis, colitis, rectal inflammation, pharyngitis, leaky gut syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease. A subject matter of the invention is a composition comprising 4-oxo-2-pentenoic acid for use in the treatment or prevention of inflammatory disorders of the digestive tract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Francia Jacqueline Arce Vera, Bertrand Bourqui, Timo Buetler, Stephane Duboux, Francis Foata, Philippe Alexandre Guy, Nicolas Page, Serge Andre Dominique Rezzi
  • NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS HAVING IMPROVED QUALITY AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS REGARDING SAME
    Publication number: 20120171339
    Abstract: Nutritional formulas and methods for producing same are provided. In an embodiment, the present invention provides a nutritional composition produced in a process requiring a heating step, the composition comprising a reduced amount of undesirable reaction products formed from chemical reactions between proteins and carbohydrates during exposure to heat. For example, the composition can have a reduced amount of AGEs compared to similar products made by conventional heat treatment processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Zdenek Kratky, Ferdinand Haschke, Jon Bruce German, Matthew Steven, Timo Buetler, Werner Bauer