Patents by Inventor Ulla Freitas

Ulla Freitas 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).

  • Publication number: 20210205334
    Abstract: A method and composition for preserving muscle mass and function by increasing muscle protein synthesis and/or decreasing muscle protein degradation in mammals is disclosed. In one embodiment, the mammals are administered a protein building composition comprising at least two of an essential amino acid, an amino acid derivative, and a nitrogenous organic acid. In a particular embodiment, the protein building composition comprises leucine, L-carnitine, and creatine. The protein building composition can decrease TNF-? and increase mTOR expression in muscle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Aouatef Bellamine, Ilya Zhivkovich, Ulla Freitas
  • Patent number: 10888571
    Abstract: A method and composition for preserving muscle mass and function by increasing muscle protein synthesis and/or decreasing muscle protein degradation in mammals is disclosed. In one embodiment, the mammals are administered a protein building composition comprising at least two of an essential amino acid, an amino acid derivative, and a nitrogenous organic acid. In a particular embodiment, the protein building composition comprises leucine, L-carnitine, and creatine. The protein building composition can decrease TNF-? and increase mTOR expression in muscle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Lonza Consumer Health Inc.
    Inventors: Aouatef Bellamine, Ilya Zhivkovich, Ulla Freitas
  • Patent number: 10130602
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of L-carnitine, a salt of L-carnitine, a derivative of L-carnitine and/or salt of a derivative of L-carnitine, as well as respective methods and compositions, for reducing or preventing fatigue and/or for improving cognitive function in an animal. The animal is preferably a healthy individual and the use is preferably a non-therapeutic use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Lonza Ltd.
    Inventors: Adriana Williams, Frauke Warrikoff, Ulla Freitas, Richard Sasse, Kevin Owen
  • Publication number: 20170173050
    Abstract: A method and composition for preserving muscle mass and function by increasing muscle protein synthesis and/or decreasing muscle protein degradation in mammals is disclosed. In one embodiment, the mammals are administered a protein building composition comprising at least two of an essential amino acid, an amino acid derivative, and a nitrogenous organic acid. In a particular embodiment, the protein building composition comprises leucine, L-carnitine, and creatine. The protein building composition can decrease TNF-? and increase mTOR expression in muscle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Aouatef Bellamine, Ilya Zhivkovich, Ulla Freitas
  • Patent number: 9549979
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a composition containing Arabinogalactan for enhancing the adaptive immune response in subjects to foreign antigen(s) by administering said composition prior, during and after the phase of exposure to said foreign antigen(s). Furthermore, the present invention relates to a vaccination kit comprising a composition comprising Arabinogalactan and a vaccine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Lonza Ltd.
    Inventors: Bryan Rodriguez, Kevin Q. Owen, Ulla Freitas, Jay Udani
  • Publication number: 20160213775
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a composition containing Arabinogalactan for enhancing the adaptive immune response in subjects to foreign antigen(s) by administering said composition prior, during and after the phase of exposure to said foreign antigen(s). Furthermore, the present invention relates to a vaccination kit comprising a composition comprising Arabinogalactan and a vaccine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Bryan Rodriguez, Kevin Q. Owen, Ulla Freitas, Jay Udani
  • Patent number: 9393259
    Abstract: The present invention includes a composition and method of treatment having arabinogalactan and polyphenols from larch trees for the use in prophylactic treatment of upper respiratory tract infections. The invention also includes treatment using such composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Lonza Ltd.
    Inventors: Ulla Freitas, Bryan Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 9302000
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a composition containing Arabinogalactan for enhancing the adaptive immune response in subjects to foreign antigen(s) by administering said composition prior, during and after the phase of exposure to said foreign antigen(s). Furthermore, the present invention relates to a vaccination kit comprising a composition comprising Arabinogalactan and a vaccine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Inventors: Bryan Rodriguez, Kevin Q. Owen, Ulla Freitas, Jay Udani
  • Publication number: 20140286997
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a composition containing Arabinogalactan for enhancing the adaptive immune response in subjects to foreign antigen(s) by administering said composition prior, during and after the phase of exposure to said foreign antigen(s). Furthermore, the present invention relates to a vaccination kit comprising a composition comprising Arabinogalactan and a vaccine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Bryan Rodriguez, Kevin Q. Owen, Ulla Freitas, Jay Udani
  • Publication number: 20140288021
    Abstract: The present invention includes a composition and method of treatment having arabinogalactan and polyphenols from larch trees for the use in prophylactic treatment of upper respiratory tract infections. The invention also includes treatment using such composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Lonza Ltd
    Inventors: Ulla Freitas, Bryan Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 8784844
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a composition containing Arabinogalactan for enhancing the adaptive immune response in subjects to foreign antigen(s) by administering said composition prior, during and after the phase of exposure to said foreign antigen(s). Furthermore, the present invention relates to a vaccination kit comprising a composition comprising Arabinogalactan and a vaccine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Lonza Ltd.
    Inventors: Bryan Rodriguez, Kevin Q. Owen, Ulla Freitas, Jay Udani
  • Publication number: 20140107201
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of L-carnitine, a salt of L-carnitine, a derivative of L-carnitine and/or salt of a derivative of L-carnitine, as well as respective methods and compositions, for reducing or preventing fatigue and/or for improving cognitive function in an animal. The animal is preferably a healthy individual and the use is preferably a non-therapeutic use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: LONZA LTD.
    Inventors: Adriana Williams, Frauke Warrikoff, Ulla Freitas, Richard Sasse, Kevin Owen
  • Publication number: 20110076306
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a composition containing Arabinogalactan for enhancing the adaptive immune response in subjects to foreign antigen(s) by administering said composition prior, during and after the phase of exposure to said foreign antigen(s). Furthermore, the present invention relates to a vaccination kit comprising a composition comprising Arabinogalactan and a vaccine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventors: Bryan Rodriguez, Kevin Q. Owen, Ulla Freitas, Jay Udani