Patents by Inventor Patricia McPeak

Patricia McPeak 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).

  • Treatments for immune systems disorders
    Publication number: 20050214392
    Abstract: This invention provides methods and formulations for treating disorders of the immune system comprising administering a fortified formulation comprising stabilized rice bran derivative and a fortification agent. Preferred rice bran derivatives are rice bran oil and the solubilized fraction of rice bran. Preferred fortification agents are glucosamine derivative, methylsulfonylmethane, yucca concentrate, and grape seed extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2005
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Applicant: NutraCea
    Inventors: Patricia McPeak, Rukmini Cheruvanky, Reddy Sastry Cherukuri, Mohammed Mazhar
  • Methods for treating joint inflammation
    Publication number: 20050158406
    Abstract: This invention provides methods and formulations for treating an inflammatory disease or reducing an inflammatory reaction comprising administering a fortified formulation comprising stabilized rice bran derivative and a fortification agent. Preferred rice bran derivatives are rice bran oil and the solubilized fraction of rice bran. Preferred fortification agents are glucosamine derivative, methylsulfonylmethane, yucca concentrate, and grape seed extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2005
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Applicant: NutraCea
    Inventors: Patricia McPeak, Rukmini Cheruvanky, Reddy Sastry Cherukuri, Mohammed Mazhar
  • Methods for treating joint inflammation, pain, and loss of mobility
    Patent number: 6902739
    Abstract: This invention provides methods and formulations for treating an inflammatory disease or reducing an inflammatory reaction comprising administering a fortified formulation comprising stabilized rice bran derivative and a fortification agent. Preferred rice bran derivatives are rice bran oil and the solubilized fraction of rice bran. Preferred fortification agents are glucosamine derivative, methylsulfonylmethane, yucca concentrate, and grape seed extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: NutraCea
    Inventors: Patricia McPeak, Rukmini Cheruvanky, Reddy Sastry V. Cherukuri, Mohammed Mazhar
  • Method for treating hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, and atherosclerosis
    Patent number: 6733799
    Abstract: A method for reducing mammalian serum total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, apolipoprotein B and triglyceride levels, by ingesting a stabilized rice bran derivative selected from the group consisting of an enzyme treated stabilized rice bran, an insolubilized fraction and mixtures thereof, thereby reducing serum total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, apolipoprotein B and triglyceride levels in said mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: The RiceX Company
    Inventors: Rukmini Cheruvanky, Patricia McPeak, Reddy Sastry V. Cherukuri, Ike Lynch, Asaf A. Qureshi
  • Method for treating hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, and atherosclerosis
    Publication number: 20030203058
    Abstract: A method for reducing mammalian serum total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, apolipoprotein B and triglyceride levels, by ingesting a stabilized rice bran derivative selected from the group consisting of an enzyme treated stabilized rice bran, an insolubilized fraction and mixtures thereof, thereby reducing serum total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, apolipoprotein B and triglyceride levels in said mammal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2003
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Applicant: The RiceX Company
    Inventors: Rukmini Cheruvanky, Patricia McPeak, Reddy Sastry V. Cherukuri, Ike Lynch, Asaf A. Qureshi
  • Methods for treating joint inflammation, pain, and loss of mobility
    Publication number: 20030118672
    Abstract: This invention provides methods and formulations for treating an inflammatory disease or reducing an inflammatory reaction comprising administering a fortified formulation comprising stabilized rice bran derivative and a fortification agent. Preferred rice bran derivatives are rice bran oil and the solubilized fraction of rice bran. Preferred fortification agents are glucosamine derivative, methylsulfonylmethane, yucca concentrate, and grape seed extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2001
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Applicant: NutraStar
    Inventors: Patricia McPeak, Rukmini Cheruvanky, Reddy Sastry V. Cherukuri, Mohammed Mazhar
  • Method for treating hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, and atherosclerosis
    Patent number: 6558714
    Abstract: A method for reducing mammalian serum total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, apolipoprotein B and triglyceride levels, by ingesting a stabilized rice bran derivative selected from the group consisting of an enzyme treated stabilized rice bran, an insolubilized fraction and mixtures thereof, thereby reducing serum total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, apolipoprotein B and triglyceride levels in said mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: The RiceX Company
    Inventors: Rukmini Cheruvanky, Patricia McPeak, Reddy Sastry V. Cherukuri, Ike Lynch, Asaf A. Qureshi
  • Method for treating hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, and atherosclerosis
    Publication number: 20020086069
    Abstract: A method for reducing mammalian serum total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, apolipoprotein B and triglyceride levels, by ingesting a stabilized rice bran derivative selected from the group consisting of an enzyme treated stabilized rice bran, an insolubilized fraction and mixtures thereof, thereby reducing serum total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, apolipoprotein B and triglyceride levels in said mammal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Patricia McPeak, Rukmini Cheruvanky, Reddy Sastry V. Cherukuri, Ike Lynch, Asaf A. Qureshi
  • Method for treating hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, and atherosclerosis
    Patent number: 6350473
    Abstract: A method for reducing mammalian serum total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, apolipoprotein B and triglyceride levels, by ingesting a stabilized rice bran derivative selected from the group consisting of an enzyme treated stabilized rice bran, an insolubilized fraction and mixtures thereof, thereby reducing serum total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, apolipoprotein B and triglyceride levels in said mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Assignee: The Rice Company
    Inventors: Rukmini Cheruvanky, Patricia McPeak, Reddy Sastry V. Cherukuri, Ike Lynch, Asaf A. Qureshi
  • Supportive therapy for diabetes, hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia
    Patent number: 6303586
    Abstract: Methods for controlling serum glucose level in a mammal comprising ingesting a stabilized rice bran derivative selected from the group consisting of a solubilized fraction, an insolubilized fraction, an enzyme treated stabilized rice bran and mixtures thereof, thereby reducing serum glucose level in said mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: The RiceX Company
    Inventors: Patricia McPeak, Rukmini Cheruvanky, Reddy Sastry V. Cherukuri
  • Method for treating hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, and atherosclerosis
    Patent number: 6126943
    Abstract: A method for reducing mammalian serum total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, apolipoprotein B and triglyceride levels, by ingesting a stabilized rice bran derivative selected from the group consisting of an enzyme treated stabilized rice bran, an insolubilized fraction and mixtures thereof, thereby reducing serum total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, apolipoprotein B and triglyceride levels in the mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: The RiceX Company
    Inventors: Rukmini Cheruvanky, Patricia McPeak, Reddy Sastry V. Cherukuri, Ike E. Lynch