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Infant milk formula
Assignee: GAULL GERALD E MD
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Filing: 1979-11-02
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Granted: 1981-12-01
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Expires: 1999-11-02
Abstract
Abstract Synthetic infant formulas which are essentially free of taurine are improved for nourishing infants by adding taurine to the formula. In addition to taurine, there may also be added cholesterol and/or isethionic acid.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald E. Gaull
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:05
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23C; A23C9/00; A23C9/152; A23C9/1526; A23C11/00; A23C11/02; A23C11/06; A23C9/20; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S426/00; Y10S426/801
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
38 words
A synthetic infant milk formula containing as an additive thereto taurine at a concentration in the range from about 15 to about 60 μmoles percent, said formula being essentially free of taurine prior to addition of taurine thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
38 words
A synthetic infant milk formula containing as an additive thereto taurine at a concentration in the range from about 15 to about 60 μmoles percent, said formula being essentially free of taurine prior to addition of taurine thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A synthetic infant milk formula in accordance with claim 1, wherein said infant milk formula contains cow milk protein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A synthetic infant milk formula in accordance with claim 1 containing cow milk protein, the cow milk protein content of said formula being such that about 80% is derivable from casein and about 20% is derivable from whey.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A synthetic infant milk formula in accordance with claim 1 containing cow milk protein, the cow milk protein content of said formula being such that about 60% is derivable from whey and about 40% is derivable from casein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A synthetic infant milk formula in accordance with claim 1 in ready-to-use liquid form.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A synthetic infant milk formula in accordance with claim 1 in ready-to-use liquid form containing taurine at a concentration of about 30 μmoles percent.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A synthetic infant milk formula in accordance with claim 1, wherein said infant milk formula contains soy protein.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
A synthetic infant milk formula in accordance with claim 1 in dry or powder form for reconstitution with water for consumption such that when reconstituted the taurine content thereof is at a concentration in the range from about 15 to about 60 μmoles percent.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
A synthetic infant milk formula in accordance with claim 1 in dry or powder form for reconstitution with water for consumption such that when reconstituted the taurine content thereof is about 30 μmoles percent.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
48 words
A synthetic infant milk formula in accordance with claim 1 in concentrated liquid form for dilution with water prior to consumption such that when diluted with water for consumption the taurine content thereof is at a concentration in the range from about 15 to about 60 μmoles percent.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
51 words
In the nourishment of an infant wherein the infant is nourished by a synthetic infant milk formula essentially free of taurine, the improvement which comprises adding taurine to said formula in an amount to provide taurine therein at a concentration in the range from about 15 to about 60 μmoles percent.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
51 words
In the nourishment of an infant wherein the infant is nourished by a synthetic infant milk formula essentially free of taurine, the improvement which comprises adding taurine to said formula in an amount to provide taurine therein at a concentration in the range from about 15 to about 60 μmoles percent.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method in accordance with claim 11 wherein said synthetic infant milk formula contains cow milk protein.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
49 words
A method in accordance with claim 11 wherein said synthetic infant milk formula contains cow milk protein and wherein the cow milk protein present in said formula is such that about 80-82% by weight is derived from casein protein and about 18-20% by weight is derived from whey protein.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
49 words
A method in accordance with claim 11 wherein said synthetic infant milk formula contains cow milk protein and wherein the cow milk protein present in said formula is such that about 40% by weight is derived from casein protein and about 60% by weight is derived from whey protein.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method in accordance with claim 11 wherein said infant milk formula contains soy protein.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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