Patents by Inventor Narayanam V. Rao

Narayanam V. 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).

  • Patent number: 8399430
    Abstract: Described herein is the synthesis of alkylated and semi-synthetic glycosaminoglycosan ethers, referred to herein as “SAGEs.” The synthesis of sulfated alkylated SAGEs is also described. The compounds described herein are useful in a number of applications including wound healing, drug delivery, and the treatment of a number of inflammatory diseases and skin disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Glenn D. Prestwich, Jianxing Zhang, Thomas P. Kennedy, Narayanam V. Rao, Xiaoyu Xu
  • Patent number: 8329673
    Abstract: Described herein are alkylated and semi-synthetic glycosaminoglycosan ethers, referred to herein as “SAGEs.” The synthesis of sulfated and alkylated SAGEs is also described. The compounds described herein are useful in a number of applications including use for ocular or ophthalmic treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Glenn D. Prestwich, Jianxing Zhang, Thomas P. Kennedy, Narayanam V. Rao
  • Publication number: 20120058161
    Abstract: Described herein are alkylated and semi-synthetic glycosaminoglycosan ethers, referred to herein as “SAGEs.” The synthesis of sulfated and alkylated SAGEs is also described. The compounds described herein are useful in a number of applications including use for ocular or ophthalmic treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Glenn D. Prestwich, Jianxing Zhang, Thomas P. Kennedy, Narayanam V. Rao
  • Publication number: 20110082104
    Abstract: Described herein is the synthesis of alkylated and semi-synthetic glycosaminoglycosan ethers, referred to herein as “SAGEs.” The synthesis of sulfated alkylated SAGEs is also described. The compounds described herein are useful in a number of applications including wound healing, drug delivery, and the treatment of a number of inflammatory diseases and skin disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Glenn D. Prestwich, Jiaxing Zhang, Thomas P. Kennedy, Narayanam V. Rao, Xu Xiaoyu
  • Patent number: 7855187
    Abstract: Described herein is the synthesis of alkylated and semi-synthetic glycosaminoglycosan ethers, referred to herein as “SAGEs.” The synthesis of sulfated alkylated SAGEs is also described. The compounds described herein are useful in a number of applications including wound healing, drug delivery, and the treatment of a number of inflammatory diseases and skin disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Glenn D. Prestwich, Jianxing Zhang, Thomas P. Kennedy, Narayanam V. Rao, Xiaoyu Xu
  • Publication number: 20100317616
    Abstract: Described herein is the synthesis of alkylated and semi-synthetic glycosaminoglycosan ethers, referred to herein as “SAGEs.” The synthesis of sulfated alkylated SAGEs is also described. The compounds described herein are useful in a number of applications including wound healing, drug delivery, and the treatment of a number of inflammatory diseases and skin disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Glenn D. Prestwich, Jianxing Zhang, Thomas P. Kennedy, Narayanam V. Rao, Xiaoyu Xu