Patents by Inventor Kamalesh Rao

Kamalesh Rao 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).

  • Polysaccharide compositions and methods of producing, screening, and formulating polysaccharide compositions
    Publication number: 20070191303
    Abstract: Provided herein are polysaccharide compositions and methods of culturing microalgae to produce polysaccharides. Also provided are methods of using polysaccharides for applications such as reducing cholesterol in mammals, inactivating viruses, stabilizing foods, and other uses. Also provided are transgenic algae capable of utilizing fixed carbon sources for energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: Solazyme, Inc.
    Inventors: Harrison F. Dillon, Aravind Somanchi, Anwar Zaman, Kamalesh Rao, Jonathan Wolfson
  • Methods and compositions for reducing inflammation and preventing oxidative damage
    Publication number: 20070167398
    Abstract: Provided herein are nutraceutical compositions with antioxidant properties. Also provided are methods of using polysaccharides for applications such as reducing inflammation, providing oxidation in mammalian tissue, and other uses. Also provided are algae capable of incorporating exogenously provided monosaccharides into polysaccharides synthesized in vivo to aid in antioxidant activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Applicant: Solazyme, Inc.
    Inventors: Harrison Dillon, Aravind Somanchi, Kamalesh Rao
  • Methods and compositions for cholesterol reduction in mammals
    Publication number: 20070167396
    Abstract: Provided herein are nutraceutical compositions and methods of formulating nutraceutical compositions for administration to regulate mammalian blood lipids. Also provided are methods of using purified exopolysaccharides for applications such as reducing cholesterol in mammals. Also provided are algal extracts containing nutraceutical small molecules including carotenoids and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Applicant: Solazyme, Inc.
    Inventors: Harrison Dillon, Aravind Somanchi, Kamalesh Rao
  • Methods and compositions for improving the health and appearance of skin
    Publication number: 20070166266
    Abstract: Provided herein are skin care compositions and methods of improving the health and appearance of skin. Also provided are methods of using polysaccharides for applications such as topical personal care products, cosmetics, and wrinkle reduction compositions. The invention also provides novel polysaccharide molecules useful for improving the health and appearance of skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Applicant: Solazyme, Inc.
    Inventors: Harrison Dillon, Aravind Somanchi, Anwar Zaman, Kamalesh Rao, Jonathan Wolfson