Patents by Inventor Paul Stamets

Paul Stamets 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).

  • Patent number: 8753656
    Abstract: The present invention utilizes extracts of the pre-sporulation (preconidial) mycelial stage of entomopathogenic fungi as insect and arthropod attractants and/or pathogens and can be employed to limit the zoonotic diseases they transmit. The fungus can be cultivated on grain, wood, agricultural wastes or other cellulosic material and extracts can be made thereof. More than one fungus and substrate can be used in combination with one or more antimicrobial, antiprotozoal, antiviral, and genetically modified agents that result in reduced spread of contagions and lessens the damage they inflict on animals, and plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Inventor: Paul Stamets
  • Patent number: 8501207
    Abstract: The present invention utilizes extracts of the pre-sporulation (preconidial) mycelial stage of entomopathogenic fungi as insect attractants and/or pathogens. The fungus can be cultivated on grain, wood, agricultural wastes or other cellulosic material. More than one fungus and substrate can be used in combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Inventor: Paul Stamets
  • Publication number: 20120070414
    Abstract: The present invention utilizes extracts of the pre-sporulation (preconidial) mycelial stage of entomopathogenic fungi as insect and arthropod attractants and/or pathogens and can be employed to limit the zoonotic and plant diseases they transmit. The fungus can be cultivated on grain, wood, agricultural wastes or other cellulosic material and extracts can be made thereof. More than one fungus and substrate can be used in combination with one or more antimicrobial, antiprotozoal, antiviral, or genetically modified agents that result in reduced spread of contagions and lessens the damage they inflict on animals and plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventor: Paul Stamets
  • Publication number: 20120039976
    Abstract: The present invention utilizes extracts of the pre-sporulation (preconidial) mycelial stage of entomopathogenic fungi as insect and arthropod attractants and/or pathogens and can be employed to limit the zoonotic diseases they transmit. The fungus can be cultivated on grain, wood, agricultural wastes or other cellulosic material and extracts can be made thereof. More than one fungus and substrate can be used in combination with one or more antimicrobial, antiprotozoal, antiviral, and genetically modified agents that result in reduced spread of contagions and lessens the damage they inflict on animals, and plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventor: Paul Stamets
  • Patent number: 7951389
    Abstract: The present invention utilizes extracts of the pre-sporulation (preconidial) mycelial stage of entomopathogenic fungi as insect attractants and/or pathogens. The fungus can be cultivated on grain, wood, agricultural wastes or other cellulosic material. More than one fungus and substrate can be used in combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Inventor: Paul Stamets
  • Patent number: 7951388
    Abstract: The present invention utilizes extracts of the pre-sporulation (preconidial) mycelial stage of entomopathogenic fungi as insect attractants and/or pathogens. The fungus can be cultivated on grain, wood, agricultural wastes or other cellulosic material. More than one fungus and substrate can be used in combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Inventor: Paul Stamets
  • Publication number: 20090274721
    Abstract: Disclosed are topical compositions comprising extracts of Hypsizygus ulmarius in amounts that are effective to influence LTB4-mediated chemotaxis and/or IL-1? mediated adhesion of polymorphonuclear leukocytes. The Hypsizygus ulmarius extract may be used alone or in combination with secondary anti-inflammatory and skin active agents, such as other mushroom and/or natural extracts. The secondary anti-inflammatory agents may or may not function by antagonizing LTB4-mediated chemotaxis and IL-1? mediated adhesion. The extract may be incorporated into a cosmetically acceptable vehicle. The present invention includes methods of treating skin inflammation by applying to inflamed skin, anti-inflammatory effective amounts of Hypsizygus ulmarius extract in a defined treatment regimen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventors: Chia Chen, Andrew Weil, Paul Stamets
  • Patent number: 7575764
    Abstract: Disclosed are topical compositions comprising extracts of Hypsizygus ulmarius in amounts that are effective to influence LTB4-mediated chemotaxis and/or IL-1? mediated adhesion of polymorphonuclear leukocytes. The hypsizygus ulmarius extract may be used alone or in combination with secondary anti-inflammatory and skin active agents, such as other mushroom and/or natural extracts. The secondary anti-inflammatory agents may or may not function by antagonizing LTB4-mediated chemotaxis and IL-1? mediated adhesion. The extract may be incorporated into a cosmetically acceptable vehicle. The present invention includes methods of treating skin inflammation by applying to inflamed skin, anti-inflammatory effective amounts of Hypsizygus ulmarius extract in a defined treatment regimen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: ELC Management LLC
    Inventors: Chia Chen, Andrew Weil, Paul Stamets
  • Publication number: 20080286298
    Abstract: Disclosed are topical compositions comprising extracts of Hypsizygus ulmarius in amounts that are effective to influence LTB4-mediated chemotaxis and/or IL-1? mediated adhesion of polymorphonuclear leukocytes. The hypsizygus ulmarius extract may be used alone or in combination with secondary anti-inflammatory and skin active agents, such as other mushroom and/or natural extracts. The secondary anti-inflammatory agents may or may not function by antagonizing LTB4-mediated chemotaxis and IL-1? mediated adhesion. The extract may be incorporated into a cosmetically acceptable vehicle. The present invention includes methods of treating skin inflammation by applying to inflamed skin, anti-inflammatory effective amounts of Hypsizygus ulmarius extract in a defined treatment regimen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Chia Chen, Andrew Weil, Paul Stamets
  • Publication number: 20080046277
    Abstract: Compositions, methods and business applications of using new and recycled cardboard infused with a plurality of saprophytic (including endophytic) and mycorrhizal fungi matched with seeds of plants (including trees, vegetables, herbs and grasses) whereby the cardboard can be sprouted by end-users to start ecosystems. Such containers may have carbon-credit value for companies and consumers when planted and grown as a carbon sink or carbon offset for the photosynthetic and mycelial sequestration of carbon dioxide. The relative weight of the Life Box's added seeds and spores does not significantly affect the total weight of the infused cardboard, thus not increasing transportation costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventor: Paul Stamets
  • Publication number: 20080005046
    Abstract: Compositions, methods and business applications of using new and recycled cardboard infused with a plurality of saprophytic (including endophytic) and mycorrhizal fungi matched with seeds of plants (including trees, vegetables, herbs and grasses) whereby the cardboard can be sprouted by end-users to start ecosystems. Such containers may have carbon-credit value for companies and consumers when planted and grown as a carbon sink or carbon offset for the photosynthetic and mycelial sequestration of carbon dioxide. The relative weight of the Life Box's added seeds and spores does not significantly affect the total weight of the infused cardboard, thus not increasing transportation costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2007
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventor: Paul Stamets
  • Publication number: 20060171958
    Abstract: Compounds having unique antiviral properties are prepared from medicinal mushroom mycelium, extracts and derivatives. The compositions are derived from Fomitopsis, Piptoporus, Ganoderma and blends of medicinal mushroom species and are useful in preventing and treating viruses including Orthopox viruses, influenza, avian influenza, Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis, yellow fever, West Nile, Dengue, New World and Old World arenaviruses, hantavirus, Rift Valley fever, sandfly fever, hantavirus, SARS, Rhinovirus and other viruses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventor: Paul Stamets
  • Publication number: 20050276815
    Abstract: Compounds having unique antiviral properties are prepared from medicinal mushroom mycelium, extracts and derivatives. The compositions are derived from Fomitopsis, Piptoporus, Ganoderma resinaceum and blends of medicinal mushroom species and are useful in preventing and treating viruses including Pox and HIV viruses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2005
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Inventor: Paul Stamets
  • Publication number: 20050238655
    Abstract: Compounds having unique antiviral properties are prepared from medicinal mushroom mycelium, extracts and derivatives. The compositions are derived from Fomitopsis, Piptoporus, Ganoderma resinaceum and blends of medicinal mushroom species and are useful in preventing and treating viruses including Pox and HIV viruses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2005
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventor: Paul Stamets
  • Publication number: 20050176583
    Abstract: The present invention utilizes fungal spore mass or hyphal fragments in landscaping cloths, fiber substrates, paper products, hydroseeders and agricultural equipment. The fungi may include saprophytic fungi, including gourmet and medicinal mushrooms, mycorrhizal fungi, entomopathogenic fungi, parasitic fungi and fungi imperfecti. The fungi function as keystone species, delivering benefits to both the microsphere and biosphere. Such fungal delivery systems are useful for purposes including ecological rehabilitation and restoration, preservation and improvement of habitats, bioremediation of toxic wastes and polluted sites, filtration of agricultural, mine and urban runoff, improvement of agricultural yields and control of biological organisms. The invention allow for a variety of methods and products including the use of cardboard boxes as a delivery system for fungi with or without the combination with plant seeds for starting gardens, for controlling insects, or for the process of ecological recovery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2003
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventor: Paul Stamets