Zdenek C Kratky from Alpharetta, GA, age 52

Us Patents

Immune Response Enhancement Methods
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US Patent:

7101553, Sep 5, 2006
Filed:

Apr 13, 2004
Appl. No.:

10/822799
Inventors:

Ferdinand Haschke - Frankfurt a/Main, DE
Anne-Lise Carrie - Unteriberg, CH
Zdenek Kratky - New Milford CT, US
Harriet Link-Amster - Vevey, CH
Florence Rochat - Montreux, CH
Assignee:

Nestec S.A. - Vevey
International Classification:

A61K 39/165
A61K 39/20
US Classification:

4241841, 4242121, 4242191
Abstract:

A prebiotic for enhancement of an immune response, a nutritional composition for enhancement of an immune response; use of a prebiotic in the manufacture of a medicament or nutritional composition for enhancement of an immune response; use of a prebiotic in the manufacture of a medicament or nutritional composition for the prevention or treatment of measles; a method of enhancing an immune response which comprises administering an effective amount of a prebiotic; and a method of prevention or treatment of measles which comprises administering an effective amount of a prebiotic. In preferred embodiments the prebiotic comprises a fructo-oligosaccharide.

Maternal Supplement
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US Patent:

8454950, Jun 4, 2013
Filed:

Oct 7, 2011
Appl. No.:

13/269284
Inventors:

Ferdinand Haschke - La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
Zdenek Kratky - New Milford CT, US
Assignee:

Nestec S.A. - Vevey
International Classification:

A01N 63/00
A01N 65/00
C12N 1/20
US Classification:

424 935, 424 931, 4352529
Abstract:

The use of docosahexaenoic acid in the manufacture of a composition for administration to a pregnant woman for reducing the risk of development of overweight or obesity of the baby in infancy and/or early childhood.

Nutritional Products Having Improved Quality And Methods And Systems Regarding Same
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US Patent:

20080260923, Oct 23, 2008
Filed:

Sep 9, 2005
Appl. No.:

11/574968
Inventors:

Zdenek Kratky - New Milford CT, US
Ferdinand Haschke - Frankfurt, DE
Jon Bruce German - Forel, CH
Matthew Steven - Niederhunigen, CH
Timo Buetter - Denges, CH
Werner Bauer - Lutry, CH
Assignee:

NESTEC S.A. - Vevey
International Classification:

A23L 1/29
A23L 1/305
US Classification:

426471
Abstract:

Nutritional formulas and methods for producing same are provided. In an embodiment, the present invention provides a nutritional composition produced in a process requiring a heating step, the composition comprising a reduced amount of undesirable reaction products formed from chemical reactions between proteins and carbohydrates during exposure to heat. For example, the composition can have a reduced amount of AGEs compared to similar products made by conventional heat treatment processes.

Maternal Supplement
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US Patent:

20090142314, Jun 4, 2009
Filed:

May 22, 2007
Appl. No.:

12/301723
Inventors:

Ferdinand Haschke - La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
Zdenek Kratky - New Milford CT, US
Assignee:

NESTEC S.A. - Vevey
International Classification:

A61K 31/202
A61K 31/715
A61K 33/06
A61K 33/42
A61K 33/26
A61K 33/30
A61K 33/34
A61K 33/18
A61K 33/04
A61K 31/375
A61K 31/714
A61K 31/525
A61K 31/519
A61K 35/74
A61P 31/04
US Classification:

424 9345, 514560, 514 54, 424682, 424601, 424646, 424641, 424638, 424667, 424702, 514474, 514 52, 514251, 514249, 424 934
Abstract:

The use of docosahexaenoic acid in the manufacture of a composition for administration to a pregnant woman for reducing the risk of development of overweight or obesity of the baby in infancy and/or early childhood.

Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Oil And Compositions And Preparation Process For The Same
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US Patent:

20090156694, Jun 18, 2009
Filed:

Dec 18, 2008
Appl. No.:

12/338643
Inventors:

Raymond Bertholet - Blonay, CH
Junkuan Wang - Lonay, CH
Pierre Lambelet - Saint-Legier, CH
Heribert Watzke - Pully, CH
Zdenek Kratky - New Milford CT, US
Assignee:

Nestec S.A. - Vevey
International Classification:

A61K 47/12
A61P 43/00
A61Q 90/00
A23D 9/00
A23D 9/04
A23K 1/16
US Classification:

514784, 426601, 426 33, 426 61
Abstract:

Stable oil containing long-chain polyunsaturated essential fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) in the form of triacylglycerols, in particular arachidonic acid (ARA), dihomogammalinolenic acid (DHGLA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) or eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Such an oil may be prepared by bringing a carrier oil into contact with a biomass obtained from the culture of a microorganism, in particular a fungus or a microalga containing the acids ARA, DHGLA, DHA or EPA. These oils can be incorporated into the composition of a foodstuff, of a cosmetic or pharmaceutical product.

Nutritional Products Having Improved Quality And Methods And Systems Regarding Same
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US Patent:

20120171339, Jul 5, 2012
Filed:

Mar 16, 2012
Appl. No.:

13/422311
Inventors:

Zdenek Kratky - New Milford CT, US
Ferdinand Haschke - Frankfurt, DE
Jon Bruce German - Forel, CH
Matthew Steven - Konolfingen, CH
Timo Buetler - Denges, CH
Werner Bauer - Lutry, CH
Assignee:

NESTEC S.A. - Vevey
International Classification:

A23L 1/305
A23L 3/46
A23L 3/26
US Classification:

426237, 426656, 99451, 99483, 99467
Abstract:

Nutritional formulas and methods for producing same are provided. In an embodiment, the present invention provides a nutritional composition produced in a process requiring a heating step, the composition comprising a reduced amount of undesirable reaction products formed from chemical reactions between proteins and carbohydrates during exposure to heat. For example, the composition can have a reduced amount of AGEs compared to similar products made by conventional heat treatment processes.

Preparation Of Cheese Flavorant Compositions
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US Patent:

52119726, May 18, 1993
Filed:

Aug 14, 1992
Appl. No.:

7/930155
Inventors:

Zdenek Kratky - New Milford CT
Dharam V. Vadehra - New Milford CT
Assignee:

Nestec S.A. - Vevey
International Classification:

A23L 122
A23L 123
US Classification:

426 35
Abstract:

Cheese flavorant compositions are prepared by mixing a lipolyzed cream prepared from a heavy cream, a lipolyzed cheese prepared from a hard, ripened cheese, and a proteolyzed cheese prepared from a hard, ripened cheese.

Mushroom Flavorant
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US Patent:

51147343, May 19, 1992
Filed:

Apr 29, 1988
Appl. No.:

7/188360
Inventors:

Lawrence A. Kibler - New Milford CT
Zdenek Kratky - New Milford CT
John S. Tandy - Litchfield CT
Assignee:

Nestec S.A. - Vevey
International Classification:

A23L 1226
US Classification:

426650
Abstract:

A mushroom flavorant is prepared by contacting homogenized mushrooms in an aqueous medium with a water-soluble salt of linoleic acid and with oxygen. The flavorant may be further enhanced by adding carob bean extract to the treated homogenate. The treated homogenate may be combined with carriers and other additives and spray-dried.

Resumes

Vice President Marketing

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Location:

Minneapolis, MN

Industry:

Consumer Goods

Work:

Sigura
Vice President Marketing
Imagine Dec 2016 - Apr 2019
Vice President of Marketing
The J.m. Smucker Company Oct 2012 - Mar 2015
Director of Sales and Team Leader
Philips Dec 2010 - Sep 2012
Director of Sales
Philips Aug 2008 - Dec 2010
Director of Marketing

Education:

University of Rochester 1998 - 2000
Master of Business Administration, Masters, Marketing, Finance University of Rochester - Simon Business School 1998 - 2000
Master of Business Administration, Masters, Marketing, Finance University of Connecticut 1990 - 1994
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Marketing New Milford High School 1986 - 1990

Skills:

Team Leadership
Sales and Marketing Leadership
Marketing Strategy
Competitive Analysis
Cross Functional Team Leadership
Consumer Packaged Goods Marketing
Brand Management
Integrated Marketing
Marketing Communications Planning
Shopper Marketing
Brand Implementation
Product Marketing
Consumer Products
Brand Equity Development
Brand Architecture
Consumer Behaviour
Durable Goods
Consumer Electronics
Sales Management
Retail Category Management
Customer Engagement
Consumer Insight
Social Media
Digital Marketing
Advertising Management
Marketing Communications
Strategic Planning
Fmcg
Sales
Marketing Management
Global Marketing
Strategy
Product Launch
Customer Insight
Marketing
Business Strategy
Analytics
Coaching
Advertising
Leadership
Business Planning
International Marketing
Retail
P&L Management
Business Development
Market Research
Product Management
Product Development
Consultative Selling
Management
Sales Strategy
Customer Management
Demand Generation
Content Strategy
Forecasting

Languages:

French
Czech
Slovak

Certifications:

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification