Patents by Inventor Rukmini Cheruvanky
Rukmini Cheruvanky 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).
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Publication number: 20080038385Abstract: A nutritional fiber derived from stabilized rice bran is described, as well as the use thereof for the prevention and treatment of several GI disorders, bowel disorders, as a laxative, in weight loss diets, as a therapeutic diet for reducing cholesterol and blood glucose levels, for dissolving and preventing kidney and gallstone formation, for cancer prevention and for cancer treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2007Publication date: February 14, 2008Applicant: NutraCeaInventors: Reddy Sastry Cherukuri, Rukmini Cheruvanky
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Publication number: 20070243272Abstract: A nutritional fiber derived from stabilized rice bran is described, which is beneficial for treating colon cancer in an individual. Methods for decreasing the likelihood of colon cancer are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2007Publication date: October 18, 2007Applicant: NutraCeaInventors: Reddy Sastry Cherukuri, Rukmini Cheruvanky
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Publication number: 20070231449Abstract: A method is disclosed for the preparation of a novel composition comprising non-starchy polysaccharides derived from rice bran. The polysaccharides may be obtained from stabilized rice bran as well as commercially available products, such as RiSolubles.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2006Publication date: October 4, 2007Applicant: NutraCeaInventors: Reddy Sastry Cherukuri, Rukmini Cheruvanky
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Publication number: 20070212470Abstract: A nutritional fiber derived from stabilized rice bran is described, as well as the use thereof for the prevention and treatment of several GI disorders, bowel disorders, as a laxative, in weight loss diets, as a therapeutic diet for reducing cholesterol and blood glucose levels, for dissolving and preventing kidney and gallstone formation, for cancer prevention and for cancer treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2006Publication date: September 13, 2007Applicant: NutraCeaInventors: Reddy Sastry Cherukuri, Rukmini Cheruvanky
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Publication number: 20060093592Abstract: A novel product comprising a mixture of probiotic and prebiotic ingredients for the treatment of IBS, IBD, Crohn's disease, antibiotic induced diarrhea and other bowel disorders is described herein. Stabilized rice bran derivatives, including stabilized rice bran, RiSolubles, RiceMucil, and Cea100, are used as the source of prebiotics. The prebiotic source is not only rich in fructo-oligosaccharides, but also has potent antioxidants and phytonutrients for intestinal health and the proliferation of bifido-bacteria in the intestines. The probiotics used are different combinations and concentrations of Lactobacilli species, depending on the specific gastrointestinal disease which is targeted. When refrigerated, the products are shelf-stable (95-99%) for at least one year.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2005Publication date: May 4, 2006Applicant: NutraCeaInventors: Rukmini Cheruvanky, Reddy Cherukuri, R. Pecha, Eliot Drell
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Publication number: 20050214392Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2005Publication date: September 29, 2005Applicant: NutraCeaInventors: Patricia McPeak, Rukmini Cheruvanky, Reddy Sastry Cherukuri, Mohammed Mazhar
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Publication number: 20050158406Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2005Publication date: July 21, 2005Applicant: NutraCeaInventors: Patricia McPeak, Rukmini Cheruvanky, Reddy Sastry Cherukuri, Mohammed Mazhar
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Patent number: 6902739Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 6, 2001Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Assignee: NutraCeaInventors: Patricia McPeak, Rukmini Cheruvanky, Reddy Sastry V. Cherukuri, Mohammed Mazhar
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Patent number: 6733799Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 5, 2003Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Assignee: The RiceX CompanyInventors: Rukmini Cheruvanky, Patricia McPeak, Reddy Sastry V. Cherukuri, Ike Lynch, Asaf A. Qureshi
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Publication number: 20030203058Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: The RiceX CompanyInventors: Rukmini Cheruvanky, Patricia McPeak, Reddy Sastry V. Cherukuri, Ike Lynch, Asaf A. Qureshi
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Publication number: 20030118672Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2001Publication date: June 26, 2003Applicant: NutraStarInventors: Patricia McPeak, Rukmini Cheruvanky, Reddy Sastry V. Cherukuri, Mohammed Mazhar
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Patent number: 6558714Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 16, 2001Date of Patent: May 6, 2003Assignee: The RiceX CompanyInventors: Rukmini Cheruvanky, Patricia McPeak, Reddy Sastry V. Cherukuri, Ike Lynch, Asaf A. Qureshi
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Publication number: 20020086069Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Inventors: Patricia McPeak, Rukmini Cheruvanky, Reddy Sastry V. Cherukuri, Ike Lynch, Asaf A. Qureshi
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Patent number: 6350473Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 24, 2000Date of Patent: February 26, 2002Assignee: The Rice CompanyInventors: Rukmini Cheruvanky, Patricia McPeak, Reddy Sastry V. Cherukuri, Ike Lynch, Asaf A. Qureshi
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Patent number: 6303586Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 28, 1998Date of Patent: October 16, 2001Assignee: The RiceX CompanyInventors: Patricia McPeak, Rukmini Cheruvanky, Reddy Sastry V. Cherukuri
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Patent number: 6126943Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 28, 1998Date of Patent: October 3, 2000Assignee: The RiceX CompanyInventors: Rukmini Cheruvanky, Patricia McPeak, Reddy Sastry V. Cherukuri, Ike E. Lynch
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Patent number: 5985344Abstract: A simple and cost effective enrichment process for enhancing antioxidant content of rice bran oil from crude rice bran oil (CrRBO) is described. The process comprises extracting the CrRBO using alcohol at 25-77.degree. C., obtaining the enriched rice bran oil (ERBO) from alcohol extracts which contain 74 to 300 percent more antioxidants than the starting CrRBO. The anti-oxidant enriched rice bran oil is useful in pharmaceutical, therapeutic, and dietary preparations.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1998Date of Patent: November 16, 1999Assignee: The RiceX CompanyInventors: Reddy Sastry V. Cherukuri, Rukmini Cheruvanky, Ike Lynch, Daniel L. McPeak