Patents by Inventor Zamzam (Fariba) Roughead

Zamzam (Fariba) Roughead 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: 20200188455
    Abstract: Nutritional compositions that mimic whole foods and methods of using the nutritional compositions are provided. The nutritional compositions may include an increased number and variety of fruits and vegetables, an increased variety of macronutrient sources and an increased amount of other components that are found in whole foods. The nutritional compositions may also include ethnicity-specific meals and organic ingredients and provide emotional appeal to the patient and/or the patient's caregiver. Methods of administering such nutritional compositions to patients in need of same are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Jennifer Mager, Zamzam Fariba Roughead, Heidi Storm, James Scott Teresi
  • Patent number: 10015978
    Abstract: Nutritional compositions are provided that comprise a fructo-oligosaccharaide (FOS) in an amount of 35 to 44% by weight; a polysaccharide that is not a partially hydrolyzed guar gum such as, for example, an arabinogalactan in an amount of 50% to 38% by weight; and inulin in an amount of 12% to 24% by weight. The FOS and the polysaccharide may be present in a weight ratio of about 1:1. More specifically, the FOS and inulin may be present in a weight ratio of about 7:3. Also provided are methods of promoting gut micro biota balance and health. The methods include administering an effective amount of the nutritional composition to patients in need of same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Zamzam (Fariba) Roughead, Jalil Benyacoub, Claudia Roessle, Jennifer Rae Mager, Julie Ann Swanson, Norman Alan Greenberg, Douglas Richard Bolster, Clara Lucia Garcia Rodenas, Florence Rochat
  • Patent number: 9801814
    Abstract: Nutritional compositions that mimic whole foods and methods of using the nutritional compositions are provided. The nutritional compositions may include an increased number and variety of fruits and vegetables, an increased variety of macronutrient sources and an increased amount of other components that are found in whole foods. The nutritional compositions may also include ethnicity-specific meals and organic ingredients and provide emotional appeal to the patient and/or the patient's caregiver. Methods of administering such nutritional compositions to patients in need of same are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Jennifer Mager, Zamzam Fariba Roughead, Heidi Storm, James Scott Teresi
  • Publication number: 20170056324
    Abstract: Nutritional compositions that mimic whole foods and methods of using the nutritional compositions are provided. The nutritional compositions may include an increased number and variety of fruits and vegetables, an increased variety of macronutrient sources and an increased amount of other components that are found in whole foods. The nutritional compositions may also include ethnicity-specific meals and organic ingredients and provide emotional appeal to the patient and/or the patient's caregiver. Methods of administering such nutritional compositions to patients in need of same are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: JENNIFER MAGER, ZAMZAM FARIBA ROUGHEAD, HEIDI STORM, JAMES SCOTT TERESI
  • Patent number: 9538779
    Abstract: Nutritional compositions that mimic whole foods and methods of using the nutritional compositions are provided. The nutritional compositions may include an increased number and variety of fruits and vegetables, an increased variety of macronutrient sources and an increased amount of other components that are found in whole foods. The nutritional compositions may also include ethnicity-specific meals and organic ingredients and provide emotional appeal to the patient and/or the patient's caregiver. Methods of administering such nutritional compositions to patients in need of same are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Jennifer Mager, Zamzam Fariba Roughead, Heidi Storm, James Scott Teresi
  • Patent number: 9486003
    Abstract: Nutritional compositions having reduced amounts of calories and high amounts of protein and methods of making and using the nutritional compositions are provided. The nutritional compositions may include a processed whole food component, a high amount of protein, and a reduced amount of calories in order to provide a patient with a pH-balanced formulation that includes the benefits of food bioactives beyond essential macro- and micronutrients without providing excessive energy. Methods of administering such nutritional compositions to patients in need of improved bone, muscle, neurological, immune, and/or overall health are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Doug Bolster, Zamzam Fariba Roughead, Norman Alan Greenberg, Jennifer Mager
  • Publication number: 20160100617
    Abstract: Nutritional compositions are provided that comprise a fructo-oligosaccharaide (FOS) in an amount of 35 to 44% by weight; a polysaccharide that is not a partially hydrolyzed guar gum such as, for example, an arabinogalactan in an amount of 50% to 38% by weight; and inulin in an amount of 12% to 24% by weight. The FOS and the polysaccharide may be present in a weight ratio of about 1:1. More specifically, the FOS and inulin may be present in a weight ratio of about 7:3. Also provided are methods of promoting gut micro biota balance and health. The methods include administering an effective amount of the nutritional composition to patients in need of same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Zamzam (Fariba) Roughead, Jalil Benyacoub, Claudia Roessle, Jennifer Rae Mager, Julie Ann Swanson, Norman Alan Greenberg, Douglas Richard Bolster, Clara Lucia Garcia Rodenas, Florence Rochat
  • Publication number: 20160095340
    Abstract: Nutritional compositions that mimic whole foods and methods of using the nutritional compositions are provided. The nutritional compositions may include an increased number and variety of fruits and vegetables, an increased variety of macronutrient sources and an increased amount of other components that are found in whole foods. The nutritional compositions may also include ethnicity-specific meals and organic ingredients and provide emotional appeal to the patient and/or the patient's caregiver. Methods of administering such nutritional compositions to patients in need of same are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Jennifer Mager, Zamzam Fariba Roughead, Heidi Storm, James Scott Teresi
  • Patent number: 9282758
    Abstract: Nutritional compositions that mimic whole foods and methods of using the nutritional compositions are provided. The nutritional compositions may include an increased number and variety of fruits and vegetables, an increased variety of macronutrient sources and an increased amount of other components that are found in whole foods. The nutritional compositions may also include ethnicity-specific meals and organic ingredients and provide emotional appeal to the patient and/or the patient's caregiver. Methods of administering such nutritional compositions to patients in need of same are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Jennifer Mager, Zamzam Fariba Roughead, Heidi Storm, James Scott Teresi
  • Patent number: 9192179
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to nutritional compositions comprising a fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS) in an amount of 35 to 44% by weight; a polysaccharide that is not a partially hydrolyzed guar gum such as, for example, an arabinogalactan in an amount of 50% to 38% by weight; and inulin in an amount of 12% to 24% by weight. The FOS and the polysaccharide may be present in a weight ratio of about 1:1. More specifically, the FOS and inulin may be present in a weight ratio of about 7:3. Also provided are methods of promoting gut microbiota balance and health. The methods include administering an effective amount of the nutritional composition to patients in need of same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Zamzam (Fariba) Roughead, Jalil Benyacoub, Claudia Roessle, Jennifer Rae Mager, Julie Ann Swanson, Norman Alan Greenberg, Douglas Richard Bolster, Clara Lucia Garcia Rodenas, Florence Rochat
  • Patent number: 8815312
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and composition for nutritional compositions containing glucosidase inhibitors, and more specifically Touchi Extract and its uses in the treatment of many disorders. These disorders include diabetes, hyperlipidemia, obesity, Metabolic syndrome/Syndrome X, COPD, malabsorption, Crohn's disease, diarrhea, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, human immunodeficiency virus, cystic fibrosis, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, polycystic ovarian syndrome including associate infertility, and erectile dysfunction. Further, glucosidase inhibitors, and more specifically Touchi Extract can be used to aid healing in critical care patients and for general wound healing. Additionally, glucosidase inhibitors, including Touchi Extract can be used to enhance athletic performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Anne Falk, Zamzam (Fariba) Roughead, Kevin Burke Miller, Satya Jonnalagadda, Norman Alan Greenberg, Kala Marie Kaspar, Julie Swanson
  • Publication number: 20140105875
    Abstract: Nutritional compositions including milk fat globule membrane components (“MFGM”) and at least one nutrient are provided. The milk-derived, bioactive lipids help to modulate conditions typically found in the elderly including, for example, low-grade inflammation, loss of lean body mass, skeletal muscle cell membrane instability, and joint inflammation. The nutrients may include, but are not limited to, whey protein micelles, citrulline, branched chain fatty acids, and a-hydroxycaproic acid (“?-HICA”). Methods for treating an individual having, or at risk of having, a medical condition are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Doug Bolster, Zamzam (Fariba) Roughead
  • Publication number: 20130209373
    Abstract: Nutritional compositions that mimic whole foods and methods of using the nutritional compositions are provided. The nutritional compositions may include an increased number and variety of fruits and vegetables, an increased variety of macronutrient sources and an increased amount of other components that are found in whole foods. The nutritional compositions may also include ethnicity-specific meals and organic ingredients and provide emotional appeal to the patient and/or the patient's caregiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Jennifer Mager, Zamzam Fariba Roughead, Heidi Storm, James Scott Teresi
  • Publication number: 20130209587
    Abstract: Nutritional compositions that mimic whole foods and methods of using the nutritional compositions are provided. The nutritional compositions may include an increased number and variety of fruits and vegetables, an increased variety of macronutrient sources and an increased amount of other components that are found in whole foods. Methods of administering such nutritional compositions to patients in need of same are also provided. The methods may include administering tube feed formulations to a patient at typical meal times such as, for example, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Jennifer Mager, Zamzam Fariba Roughead, Heidi Storm, James Scott Teresi
  • Publication number: 20130203663
    Abstract: Nutritional compositions that mimic whole foods and methods of using the nutritional compositions are provided. The nutritional compositions may include an increased number and variety of fruits and vegetables, an increased variety of macronutrient sources and an increased amount of other components that are found in whole foods. The nutritional compositions may also include ethnicity-specific meals and organic ingredients and provide emotional appeal to the patient and/or the patient's caregiver. Methods of administering such nutritional compositions to patients in need of same are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Jennifer Mager, Zamzam Fariba Roughead, Heidi Storm, James Scott Teresi
  • Publication number: 20130203664
    Abstract: Nutritional compositions having reduced amounts of calories and high amounts of protein and methods of making and using the nutritional compositions are provided. The nutritional compositions may include a processed whole food component, a high amount of protein, and a reduced amount of calories in order to provide a patient with a pH-balanced formulation that includes the benefits of food bioactives beyond essential macro- and micronutrients without providing excessive energy. Methods of administering such nutritional compositions to patients in need of improved bone, muscle, neurological, immune, and/or overall health are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Doug Bolster, Zamzam Fariba Roughead, Norman Alan Greenberg, Jennifer Mager
  • Publication number: 20120269865
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to nutritional compositions comprising a fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS) in an amount of 35 to 44% by weight; a polysaccharide that is not a partially hydrolyzed guar gum such as, for example, an arabinogalactan in an amount of 50% to 38% by weight; and inulin in an amount of 12% to 24% by weight. The FOS and the polysaccharide may be present in a weight ratio of about 1:1. More specifically, the FOS and inulin may be present in a weight ratio of about 7:3. Also provided are methods of promoting gut microbiota balance and health. The methods include administering an effective amount of the nutritional composition to patients in need of same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Zamzam (Fariba) Roughead, Jalil Benyacoub, Claudia Roessle, Jennifer Rae Mager, Julie Ann Swanson, Norman Alan Greenberg, Douglas Richard Bolster, Clara Lucia Garcia Rodenas, Florence Rochat