Constance L Whippie

US Patent:

6834779, Dec 28, 2004

Filed:

Jun 25, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/183861

Inventors:

Gerhard Ufheil - New Milford CT
Juan J. Gonzalez - New Milford CT
Francesco Chiarella - Hyde Park NY
Constance L. Whippie - New Milford CT
Dinakar Panyam - New Milford CT

Assignee:

Nestec S.A. - Vevey

International Classification:

G01F 11000

US Classification:

222232, 222413, 222 1

Abstract:

The invention relates to a dispensing canister that improves dosing consistency and powder evacuation, particularly when dry powdered beverage-forming or food-forming material having poor intrinsic flowing properties are to be dispensed. The canister includes a reservoir having two terminal walls and two side walls, a rotatable volumetric dosing device longitudinally extending in the reservoir, and a main agitating wheel arranged to gear on the rotatable volumetric dosing device to rotate in the reservoir upon actuation of the rotatable dosing device. The secondary agitating wheel is arranged to gear on the main agitating wheel and the two wheels are vertically offset so that the main wheel is arranged to act in a downward rotation closer to a first terminal wall whereas the secondary wheel is arranged to act in a downward rotation closer to the second terminal wall.

US Patent:

6932245, Aug 23, 2005

Filed:

Mar 5, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/382264

Inventors:

Constance L. Whippie - New Milford CT, US
Gerhard Ufheil - New Milford CT, US
Francesco G. Chiarella - Hyde Park NY, US
Juan J. Gonzalez - New Milford CT, US

Assignee:

Nestec S.A. - Vevey

International Classification:

G01F011/00

US Classification:

222235, 2221811, 222236, 222241, 222333, 222412, 366118

Abstract:

A dispensing canister and method for reducing dose fluctuation and improving evacuation in the dispensing of a pulverulent material such as beverage-forming or food-forming powder. The dispensing canister has a reservoir having an inlet and an outlet and defining a volume for retaining the pulverulent material therein, a dosing member operatively associated with the reservoir outlet for receiving and dispensing the pulverulent material; and an agitator wheel located in the reservoir and arranged to periodically rotate to assist in dislodging pulverulent material in the reservoir so that it can move to the dosing member. The agitator wheel preferably includes agitating members for transversing a significant portion of the volume of the reservoir to contact and dislodge pulverulent material therein.

US Patent:

8067471, Nov 29, 2011

Filed:

Apr 28, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/380841

Inventors:

Constance Whippie - New Milford CT, US
Olivier Ballevre - Lausanne, CH
Julio Boza - La Conversion-Lutry, CH
Paul-André Finot - St-Legier, CH

Assignee:

Nestec S.A. - Vevey

International Classification:

A61K 31/195

US Classification:

514561, 514562

Abstract:

A composition is described that can be used in prevention or treatment of patients having impaired gastro-intestinal tract function. The composition comprises free amino acids including about 9. 0% to about 17. 0% glutamic acid. Methods of treatment of impaired gastro-intestinal tract function are described.

US Patent:

8383680, Feb 26, 2013

Filed:

Oct 18, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/275996

Inventors:

Constance Whippie - New Milford CT, US
Olivier Ballevre - Lausanne, CH
Julio Boza - La Conversion-Lutry, CH
Paul-Andre Finot - St-Legier, CH

Assignee:

Nestec S.A. - Vevey

International Classification:

A61K 31/195

US Classification:

514561, 514562

Abstract:

A method is provided for the prevention and treatment of patients having impaired gastro-intestinal tract function. The method comprises the steps of administering to a patient requiring same free amino acids including about 9. 0% to about 17. 0% glutamic acid.

US Patent:

20030017232, Jan 23, 2003

Filed:

Jun 7, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/681799

Inventors:

Constance Whippie - New Milford CT, US
Chandrasekhara Mallangi - New Milford CT, US
Steven Kwon - Pasadena CA, US

International Classification:

A23L001/30

US Classification:

426/072000

Abstract:

Infant formulas and methods of providing nutrition to an infant are provided. The formula includes soy hydrolysate and other nutrients.

US Patent:

20040096478, May 20, 2004

Filed:

Jan 2, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/240025

Inventors:

Constance Whippie - New Milford CT, US
Olivier Ballevre - Lausanne, CH
Julio Boza - La Conversion-Lutry, CH
Paul-Andre Finot - St Legier, CH

International Classification:

A61K031/405
A61K031/401
A61K031/198

US Classification:

424/439000, 514/561000, 514/419000, 514/423000

Abstract:

A composition is described that can be used in prevention or treatment of patients having impaired gastro-intestinal tract function. The composition comprises free amino acids including about 9.0% to about 17.0% glutamic acid. A method of production of the composition; use of the composition in the manufacture of a medicament; and a method of treatment of impaired gastro-intestinal tract function are described.