Patents by Inventor Fei Mao

Fei Mao 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: 10829464
    Abstract: Disclosed are benzoheterocyclic alkylamine compounds, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a stereoisomer thereof, and a preparation method thereof, and use of the same in the manufacture of an antibacterial drug as an inhibitor of staphyloxanthin synthesis in Staphylococcus aureus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: EAST CHINA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Jian Li, Lefu Lan, Baoli Li, Feifei Chen, Shuaishuai Ni, Yifu Liu, Hanwen Wei, Fei Mao, Jin Zhu
  • Publication number: 20200121624
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of administering magnesium threonate to a subject in need of supplementing magnesium. At least a portion of magnesium (Mg) and threonate (T) is present in a salt form of MgT2. The method may comprise administration of magnesium threonate at two different time points per day. The method may comprise administering, at a first time point, a first oral dosage form comprising magnesium threonate. The method may comprise administering, at a second time point, a combination of the first oral dosage form and a second oral dosage form comprising magnesium threonate. The first and second oral dosage forms may exhibit different dissolution profiles in a dissolution medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Guosong Liu, Fei Mao, Jason Weinger
  • Patent number: 10570463
    Abstract: In some aspects, the disclosure provides compounds comprising nucleic acid modifying moieties, such as nucleic acid binding dyes comprising activatable groups. In some aspects, the disclosure provides nucleic acid probes comprising compounds of the disclosure, and methods of making the same. In some aspects, the disclosure provides methods of using compounds of the disclosure, such as methods of labeling and/or detecting non-viable organisms or non-viable cells, and methods of detecting contamination or infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: BIOTIUM, INC.
    Inventors: Fei Mao, Patrick Gordon McGarraugh, Alexis Spain Madrid, Wai-Yee Leung, Lori M. Roberts
  • Patent number: 10493048
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method of using threonate to alter cellular physiology, such as neuronal physiology. A method of the present disclosure may include providing to a medium comprising a cell, a threonate-containing compound, or a precursor thereof, to increase the concentration of threonate in the medium, where the increased concentration of threonate is sufficient to increase the concentration of magnesium in the cell. Also provided is a method that includes administering a threonate-containing compound, or a precursor thereof, to an individual, to increase synaptic density in the brain and/or to treat a neurological disorder, e.g., cognitive impairment. The threonate-containing compound of the present disclosure does not include magnesium threonate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Neurocentria, Inc.
    Inventors: Guosong Liu, Fei Mao, Qifeng Sun
  • Publication number: 20190328689
    Abstract: Provided is a dosage form comprising magnesium threonate having enhanced efficacy. Also provided is a pharmacokinetic profile of magnesium threonate having enhanced efficacy. The dosage forms and pharmacokinetic profile of magnesium threonate are used to treat a variety of diseases, disorders, syndromes and/or conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Guosong LIU, Fei MAO, Jason Gregory WEINGER
  • Publication number: 20190315703
    Abstract: Disclosed are benzoheterocyclic alkylamine compounds, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a stereoisomer thereof, and a preparation method thereof, and use of the same in the manufacture of an antibacterial drug as an inhibitor of staphyloxanthin synthesis in Staphylococcus aureus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Jian LI, Lefu LAN, Baoli LI, Feifei CHEN, Shuaishuai NI, Yifu LIU, Hanwen WEI, Fei MAO, Jin ZHU
  • Publication number: 20190277836
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods, compositions and kits for labeling of target proteins such as antibodies. The methods, compositions and kits are suited for labeling of such proteins that are mixed with other non-target molecules including BSA, gelatin, and other complex biological molecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Fei MAO, Lori M. Roberts, Chingying Cheung
  • Patent number: 10219730
    Abstract: Novel transition metal complexes of iron, cobalt, ruthenium, osmium, and vanadium are described. The transition metal complexes can be used as redox mediators in enzyme based electrochemical sensors. In such instances, transition metal complexes accept electrons from, or transfer electrons to, enzymes at a high rate and also exchange electrons rapidly with the sensor. The transition metal complexes include at least one substituted or unsubstituted biimidazole ligand and may further include a second substituted or unsubstituted biimidazole ligand or a substituted or unsubstituted bipyridine or pyridylimidazole ligand. Transition metal complexes attached to polymeric backbones are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Fei Mao, Adam Heller
  • Patent number: 10107799
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods, compositions and kits for labeling of target proteins such as antibodies. The methods, compositions and kits are suited for labeling of such proteins that are mixed with other non-target molecules including BSA, gelatin, and other complex biological molecules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: BIOTIUM, INC.
    Inventors: Fei Mao, Lori M. Roberts, Chingying Cheung
  • Patent number: 10053484
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fluorescent dyes in general. The present invention provides a wide range of fluorescent dyes and kits containing the same, which are applicable for labeling a variety of biomolecules, cells and microorganisms. The present invention also provides various methods of using the fluorescent dyes for research and development, forensic identification, environmental studies, diagnosis, prognosis, and/or treatment of disease conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Biotium, Inc.
    Inventors: Fei Mao, Wai-Yee Leung, Ching-Ying Cheung, Hye Eun Hoover
  • Patent number: 10011570
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds, including fluorescent nucleic acid dyes, and methods for use including nucleic acid detection. Further provided are kits, instruments and systems comprising compounds of the invention or adapted for use with compounds of the invention or other nucleic acid dyes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Biotium, Inc.
    Inventors: Fei Mao, Wai-Yee Leung, Lori M. Roberts, Patrick Gordon McGarraugh
  • Publication number: 20180156810
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fluorescent dyes in general. The present invention provides a wide range of fluorescent dyes and kits containing the same, which are applicable for labeling a variety of biomolecules, cells and microorganisms. The present invention also provides various methods of using the fluorescent dyes for research and development, forensic identification, environmental studies, diagnosis, prognosis, and/or treatment of disease conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Fei MAO, Wai-Yee LEUNG, Ching-Ying CHEUNG, Hye Eun HOOVER
  • Publication number: 20180143113
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions, and kits useful in preparing labeled molecules, which are useful in the detection of binding partners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Fei MAO, Wai-Yee LEUNG, Ching-Ying CHEUNG, Hye Eun HOOVER
  • Publication number: 20180142283
    Abstract: In some aspects, the disclosure provides compounds comprising nucleic acid modifying moieties, such as nucleic acid binding dyes comprising activatable groups. In some aspects, the disclosure provides nucleic acid probes comprising compounds of the disclosure, and methods of making the same. In some aspects, the disclosure provides methods of using compounds of the disclosure, such as methods of labeling and/or detecting non-viable organisms or non-viable cells, and methods of detecting contamination or infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Fei MAO, Patrick Gordon MCGARRAUGH, Alexis Spain MADRID, Wai-Yee LEUNG, Lori M. ROBERTS
  • Publication number: 20180128767
    Abstract: A sensor utilizing a non-leachable or diffusible redox mediator is described. The sensor includes a sample chamber to hold a sample in electrolytic contact with a working electrode, and in at least some instances, the sensor also contains a non-leachable or a diffusible second electron transfer agent. The sensor and/or the methods used produce a sensor signal in response to the analyte that can be distinguished from a background signal caused by the mediator. The invention can be used to determine the concentration of a biomolecule, such as glucose or lactate, in a biological fluid, such as blood or serum, using techniques such as coulometry, amperometry, and potentiometry. An enzyme capable of catalyzing the electrooxidation or electroreduction of the biomolecule is typically provided as a second electron transfer agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Applicant: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Benajmin J. Feldman, Adam Heller, Ephraim Heller, Fei Mao, Joseph A. Vivolo, Jeffery V. Funderburk, Fredric C. Colman, Rajesh Krishnan
  • Patent number: 9937137
    Abstract: Compositions and methods that are useful for treating a subject suffering from one or more cancers are provided herein. Such compositions and methods can contain an effective amount of magnesium threonate to be used to support or improve the mental state of a subject. The composition and methods comprising magnesium threonate can also be used to support a cancer treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Neurocentria, Inc.
    Inventors: Guosong Liu, Fei Mao
  • Patent number: 9891185
    Abstract: A sensor utilizing a non-leachable or diffusible redox mediator is described. The sensor includes a sample chamber to hold a sample in electrolytic contact with a working electrode, and in at least some instances, the sensor also contains a non-leachable or a diffusible second electron transfer agent. The sensor and/or the methods used produce a sensor signal in response to the analyte that can be distinguished from a background signal caused by the mediator. The invention can be used to determine the concentration of a biomolecule, such as glucose or lactate, in a biological fluid, such as blood or serum, using techniques such as coulometry, amperometry, and potentiometry. An enzyme capable of catalyzing the electrooxidation or electroreduction of the biomolecule is typically provided as a second electron transfer agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Feldman, Adam Heller, Ephraim Heller, Fei Mao, Joseph A. Vivolo, Jeffery V. Funderburk, Fredric C. Colman, Rajesh Krishnan
  • Patent number: 9791450
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fluorescent dyes. The present invention provides a wide range of fluorescent dyes and kits containing the same, which are applicable for labeling a variety of biomolecules, cells and microorganisms. In one aspect, the invention provides a compound having a maximal fluorescence excitation wavelength, wherein the compound has a structure of Formula II: wherein Z? is a counterion, Y is a bridge unit permitting electron delocalization between F and ?, and F is a moiety having the structure: The present invention also provides various methods of using the fluorescent dyes for research and development, forensic identification, environmental studies, diagnosis, prognosis, and/or treatment of disease conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Biotium, Inc.
    Inventors: Fei Mao, Wai-Yee Leung, Ching-Ying Cheung, Hye Eun Hoover
  • Publication number: 20170258446
    Abstract: A method of operating a medical-imaging system is described; the medical-imaging system has an ultrasound-transducer interface configured to operatively interface with an ultrasound transducer including transducer elements; the medical-imaging system also has a spatial sensor configured to provide spatial information indicating spatial movement of the ultrasound transducer; the method includes receiving ultrasound information being associated with a scan-line set having a limited number of selectable scan lines of the ultrasound transducer. Also disclosed is a non-transitory computer-readable medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2015
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Fei MAO, Jerold C. WEN, Brian C. WODLINGER, Randy W. AUCOIN, Zahra TORBATIAN, Marina C. MOONEY, Christian Paul PAVLOVICH
  • Patent number: 9757414
    Abstract: A composition for administration to a subject, such as oral administration to a subject, for example, has been provided. Such a composition may comprise at least one magnesium-counter ion compound. A magnesium-counter ion composition described herein may be useful for any of a variety of applications provided herein, such as maintaining, enhancing, and/or improving health, nutrition, and/or another condition of a subject, and/or cognitive, learning, and/or memory function. A magnesium-counter ion composition provided herein may be useful for administration to a subject presenting magnesium deficiency, mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ALS, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, migraine, anxiety disorder, mood disorder, and/or hypertension. A kit, method, and other associated technology are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Neurocentria, Inc.
    Inventors: Guosong Liu, Fei Mao