Patents by Inventor Valerie Petit

Valerie Petit 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: 11278047
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nutritional composition, for infants and young children (about 12 to 36 months) in which the sum of the triacylglycerols (TAG) sn-1(3) palmitic acid (PA), myristic acid (MA) and stearic acid (SA) constitutes less than 13.0% of the TAG. The composition promotes absorption of fatty acids and calcium in the gut, improves gut comfort, decreases abdominal pain associated with hard stool formation, promotes regular bowel movements and reduces the incidence and severity of constipation in infants and young children (up to the age of about three years old). The composition also promotes bone mineralization, increasing bone strength and bone mineral density.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Societe des Produits Nestle S.A.
    Inventors: Frederic Destaillats, Valerie Petit
  • Patent number: 10576110
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of preventing and/or treating inflammatory and infectious disorders, in particular by boosting the endogenous antimicrobial defences. One embodiment of the present invention is the use of non-replicating L. johnsonii La1 NCC533 (deposit number CNCM I-1225) for use in the treatment or prevention of disorders related to the immune system including infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Societe des Produits Nestle S.A.
    Inventors: Valerie Petit, Clara Garcia-Rodenas, Monique Julita, Guenolee Prioult, Annick Mercenier, Sophie Nutten
  • Publication number: 20190166898
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nutritional composition, for infants and young children (about 12 to 36 months) in which the sum of the triacylglycerols (TAG) sn-1(3) palmitic acid (PA), myristic acid (MA) and stearic acid (SA) constitutes less than 13.0% of the TAG. The composition promotes absorption of fatty acids and calcium in the gut, improves gut comfort, decreases abdominal pain associated with hard stool formation, promotes regular bowel movements and reduces the incidence and severity of constipation in infants and young children (up to the age of about three years old). The composition also promotes bone mineralization, increasing bone strength and bone mineral density.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Frederic Destaillats, Valerie Petit
  • Patent number: 9937212
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of probiotics, and in particular to preventing and/or treating inflammatory and infectious disorders, for example by boosting the endogenous antimicrobial defences. One embodiment of the present invention is a composition comprising a combination of L. johnsonii (La1, NCC 533, deposit number CNCM I-1225) and Bifidobacterium longum NCC2705 (deposit number CNCM I-2618). This composition may be used in the treatment or prevention of disorders related to the immune system including infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Valerie Petit, Clara Lucia Garcia-Rodenas, Monique Julita
  • Publication number: 20160250265
    Abstract: The present invention relates to non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms and their health benefits. For example, the present invention relates to compositions comprising non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms for use in the treatment of prevention of upper respiratory tract infections and/or their symptoms. Embodiments of the present invention can help parents to protect their children from such upper respiratory tract infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Valerie Petit, Clara Lucia Garcia-Rodenas, Monique Julita, Annick Mercenier, Guenolee Prioult, Sophie Nutten
  • Patent number: 9370538
    Abstract: The present invention relates to non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms and their health benefits. For example, the present invention relates to compositions comprising non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms for use in the treatment of prevention of upper respiratory tract infections and/or their symptoms. Embodiments of the present invention provide means to help parents to protect their children from such upper respiratory tract infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Valerie Petit, Clara Lucia Garcia-Rodenas, Monique Julita, Annick Mercenier, Guenolee Prioult, Sophie Nutten
  • Patent number: 9345728
    Abstract: The present invention relates to non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms and their health benefits. In particular, the present invention provides a means to help parents to protect their children from gastro-intestinal infections, in particular diarrhea. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a composition comprising non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms for use in the prevention or treatment of gastrointestinal infections in children.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Valerie Petit, Clara Lucia Garcia-Rodenas, Monique Julita, Annick Mercenier, Guenolee Prioult, Sophie Nutten
  • Patent number: 8784798
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of preventing and/or treating inflammatory and infectious disorders, in particular by boosting the endogenous antimicrobial defenses. One embodiment of the present invention is the use of B. longum NCC2705 (deposit number CNCM 1-2618) for use in the treatment or prevention of disorders related to the immune system including infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Valerie Petit, Clara Garcia-Rodenas, Monique Julita, Guenolee Prioult, Annick Mercenier, Sophie Nutten
  • Publication number: 20130260440
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of preventing and/or treating inflammatory and infectious disorders, in particular by boosting the endogenous antimicrobial defences. One embodiment of the present invention is the use of B. longum NCC2705 (deposit number CNCM 1-2618) for use in the treatment or prevention of disorders related to the immune system including infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Valerie Petit, Clara Garcia-Rodenas, Monique Julita, Guenolee Prioult, Annick Mercenier, Sophie Nutten
  • Publication number: 20130224167
    Abstract: The present invention relates to non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms and their health benefits. In particular, the present invention provides a means to help parents to protect their children from infections. The subject matter of the present inventions allows it to reduce absence from school or daycare. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a composition comprising non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms for use in the prevention or treatment of infections in children to reduce absence from school or daycare.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Valerie Petit, Clara Lucia Garcia-Rodenas, Monique Julita, Annick Mercenier, Guenolee Prioult, Sophie Nutten
  • Publication number: 20130224254
    Abstract: The present invention relates to non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms and their health benefits. In particular, the present invention provides a means to help parents to protect their children from gastro-intestinal infections, in particular diarrhea. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a composition comprising non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms for use in the prevention or treatment of gastrointestinal infections in children.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Valerie Petit, Clara Lucia Garcia-Rodenas, Monique Julita, Annick Mercenier, Guenolee Prioult, Sophie Nutten
  • Publication number: 20130224253
    Abstract: The present invention relates to non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms and their health benefits. For example, the present invention relates to compositions comprising non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms for use in the treatment of prevention of upper respiratory tract infections and/or their symptoms. Embodiments of the present invention provide means to help parents to protect their children from such upper respiratory tract infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Valerie Petit, Clara Lucia Garcia-Rodenas, Monique Julita, Annick Mercenier, Guenolee Prioult, Sophie Nutten
  • Publication number: 20130089524
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of probiotics, and in particular to preventing and/or treating inflammatory and infectious disorders, for example by boosting the endogenous antimicrobial defences. One embodiment of the present invention is a composition comprising a combination of L. johnsonii (Lal, NCC 533, deposit number CNCM I-1225) and Bifidobacterium longum NCC2705 (deposit number CNCM I-2618). This composition may be used in the treatment or prevention of disorders related to the immune system including infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Valerie Petit, Clara Lucia Garcia-Rodenas, Monique Julita
  • Publication number: 20130028877
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of preventing and/or treating inflammatory and infectious disorders, in particular by boosting the endogenous antimicrobial defences. One embodiment of the present invention is the use of non-replicating L. johnsonii La1 NCC533 (deposit number CNCM I-1225) for use in the treatment or prevention of disorders related to the immune system including infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Valerie Petit, Clara Garcia-Rodenas, Monique Julita, Guenolee Prioult, Annick Mercenier, Sophie Nutten
  • Publication number: 20120114701
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of preventing and/or treating inflammatory and infectious disorders, in particular by boosting the endogenous antimicrobial defences. One embodiment of the present invention is the use of B. longum NCC2705 (deposit number CNCM I-2618) for use in the treatment or prevention of disorders related to the immune system including infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Valerie Petit, Clara Garcia-Rodenas, Monique Julita, Guenolee Prioult, Annick Mercenier, Sophie Nutten