Patents by Inventor Valerie J. Sicotte

Valerie J. Sicotte 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).

  • Patent number: 5492938
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition and a dietary supplement comprising a single cell oil containing at least 20% docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in triglyceride form are presented. The single cell oil is extracted from biomass produced by cultivating heterotrophic microalgae of the class Dinophyceae in an aerobic fermentor with a nutrient solution having a limited nitrogen source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1996
    Assignee: Martek Biosciences Corporation
    Inventors: David J. Kyle, Sue E. Reeb, Valerie J. Sicotte
  • Patent number: 5407957
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing a single cell edible oil containing DHA, to the oil itself and to uses for the oil. Marine microorganisms are cultivated in fermentors and induced to produce the single cell oil which subsequently is recovered by extraction with solvents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Assignee: Martek Corporation
    Inventors: David J. Kyle, Sue E. Reeb, Valerie J. Sicotte
  • Patent number: 5397591
    Abstract: Infant formula and baby food compositions are presented which contain single cell edible oil which is recovered from dinoflagellates and which lacks unpleasant tastes and fishy odors. This single cell edible oil comprises at least 70% triglycerides which contain about 20-35% docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and lack eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). To produce the single cell oil, the dinoflagellates are cultivated in fermentors and induced to produce the single cell oil which is subsequently recovered by extraction with solvents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1995
    Assignee: Martek Biosciences Corporation
    Inventors: David J. Kyle, Sue E. Reeb, Valerie J. Sicotte