Patents by Inventor Floyd Chilton

Floyd Chilton 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).

  • Publication number: 20220137053
    Abstract: Provided herein are biomarkers for cancer screening and monitoring. In particular, provided herein are lipid biomarkers for cancer diagnosis, prognosis, risk, and response to treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Floyd Chilton, Ashley Jones Snider, Justin Michael Snider
  • Publication number: 20130323801
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, methods, and kits comprising PUFAs produced by microalgae, in particular omega-3 and/or omega-6 fatty acids produced by members of the genus Rhodomonas, in particular Rhodomonas salina and/or genetically engineered bacteria or co-cultures of microalgae and bacteria. The invention also provides compositions, methods, and kits comprising the PUFAs for the prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of a disease or condition, in particular a cardiovascular and/or inflammatory disease or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
    Inventors: Floyd Chilton, Leslie Poole
  • Patent number: 8343753
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, methods, and kits comprising PUFAs produced by microalgae, in particular omega-3 and/or omega-6 fatty acids produced by members of the genus Rhodomonas, in particular Rhodomonas salina. The invention also provides compositions, methods, and kits comprising the PUFAs for the prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of a disease or condition, in particular a cardiovascular and/or inflammatory disease or condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Wake Forest University School of Medicine
    Inventors: Floyd Chilton, Fan Lu
  • Publication number: 20100099765
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, methods, and kits comprising PUFAs produced by microalgae, in particular omega-3 and/or omega-6 fatty acids produced by members of the genus Rhodomonas, in particular Rhodomonas salina. The invention also provides compositions, methods, and kits comprising the PUFAs for the prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of a disease or condition, in particular a cardiovascular and/or inflammatory disease or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Floyd Chilton, Fan Lu
  • Publication number: 20100010088
    Abstract: The present invention discloses processes of making a polyunsaturated fatty acid compositions, and compositions thereof. Thus, one method of making a polyunsaturated fatty acid compositions comprises at least 8% polyunsaturated fatty acids, the process comprising extracting the fatty acids from a microalgae, wherein the fatty acids can be (a) GLA in an amount of 1% to 10% of total fatty acids; (b) SDA in an amount of 5% to 50% of total fatty acids; (c) EPA in an amount of 2% to 30% of total fatty acids, and (d) DHA in an amount of 2% to 30% of total fatty acids, wherein a polyunsaturated fatty acid composition is produced comprising at least 8% polyunsaturated fatty acids. Additional processes of making polyunsaturated fatty acid compositions, animal feed additives, and animal products are disclosed and the compositions, feed additives and products thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: Wake Forest University School of Medicine
    Inventors: Floyd Chilton, Fan Lu
  • Publication number: 20070105957
    Abstract: Compositions for the treatment of symptoms of inflammatory disorders may include gamma-linolenic acid or dihomogammalinolenic acid, an inhibitor of ?5 desaturase, and optionally stearidonic acid or ?-3 arachidonic acid. Preferred formulations may be in the form of a good tasting, preferably milk or fruit based drink, or a dried powder. Compositions reduce inflammation and inhibit increase in serum arachidonic acid associated with gamma-linolenic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventor: Floyd Chilton
  • Publication number: 20060052446
    Abstract: Compositions, dietary supplements and medical foods for the treatment of symptoms of inflammatory disorders may include gamma-linolenic acid or dihomogammalinolenic acid, an inhibitor of ?5 desaturase, and optionally stearidonic acid or ??3 arachidonic acid. Preferred formulations may be in the form of a good tasting, preferably milk or fruit based drink, or a dried powder. Compositions reduce inflammation and inhibit increase in serum arachidonic acid associated with gamma-linolenic acid. The compositions of the invention may also be used for the treatment of cytokine mediated disorders in patients in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: Floyd Chilton, Marc Surette, Iphigenia Koumenis, Kenneth Tramposch