Patents by Inventor Luke K. T. Lam

Luke K. T. Lam 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).

  • Organoselenium compound for cancer chemoprevention
    Patent number: 7855232
    Abstract: A compound containing an alkylene selenocyanate or an alkylene isoselenocyanate moiety effective to prevent the occurrence or progression of cancer or a precancerous condition. The compound can be provided and administered in the form of a pharmaceutical composition, a cosmetic, a food additive, supplement, or the like. Methods for synthesis and use of the chemopreventive compound of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: LKT Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Luke K. T. Lam, Nayaz Ahmed
  • Organoselenium compounds for cancer chemoprevention
    Patent number: 7314929
    Abstract: A compound containing an alkylene selenocyanate or an alkylene isoselenocyanate moiety effective to prevent the occurrence or progression of cancer or a precancerous condition. The compound can be provided and administered in the form of a pharmaceutical composition, a cosmetic, a food additive, supplement, or the like. Methods for synthesis and use of the chemopreventive compound of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: LKT Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Luke K. T. Lam, Nayaz Ahmed
  • Organoselenium compounds for cancer chemoprevention
    Patent number: 7087639
    Abstract: A compound containing an alkylene selenocyanate or an alkylene isoselenocyanate moiety effective to prevent the occurrence or progression of cancer or a precancerous condition. The compound can be provided and administered in the form of a pharmaceutical composition, a cosmetic, a food additive, supplement, or the like. Methods for synthesis and use of the chemopreventive compound of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: LKT Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Luke K. T. Lam, Nayaz Ahmed
  • Organoselenium compounds for cancer chemoprevention
    Publication number: 20040158079
    Abstract: A compound containing an alkylene selenocyanate or an alkylene isoselenocyanate moiety effective to prevent the occurrence or progression of cancer or a precancerous condition. The compound can be provided and administered in the form of a pharmaceutical composition, a cosmetic, a food additive, supplement, or the like. Methods for synthesis and use of the chemopreventive compound of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Applicant: LKT Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Luke K.T. Lam, Nayaz Ahmed
  • Organoselenium compounds for cancer chemoprevention
    Patent number: 6703524
    Abstract: A compound containing an alkylene selenocyanate or an alkylene isoselenocyanate moiety effective to prevent the occurrence or progression of cancer or a precancerous condition. The compound can be provided and administered in the form of a pharmaceutical composition, a cosmetic, a food additive, supplement, or the like. Methods for synthesis and use of the chemopreventive compound of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: LKT Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Luke K. T. Lam, Nayaz Ahmed
  • Organoselenium compounds for cancer chemoprevention
    Publication number: 20020165215
    Abstract: A compound containing an alkylene selenocyanate or an alkylene isoselenocyanate moiety effective to prevent the occurrence or progression of cancer or a precancerous condition. The compound can be provided and administered in the form of a pharmaceutical composition, a cosmetic, a food additive, supplement, or the like. Methods for synthesis and use of the chemopreventive compound of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2002
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Applicant: LKT Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Luke K.T. Lam, Nayaz Ahmed
  • Heterocyclic compounds for cancer chemoprevention
    Patent number: 6166003
    Abstract: A compound comprising a heterocyclic moiety, such as a thiophene, covalently attached to an alkylene isothiocyanate moiety. The compound is effective to prevent the occurrence or progression of cancer or a precancerous condition, and can be used for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes. The compound can be provided and administered in the form of a pharmaceutical composition, a cosmetic, a food additive, supplement, or the like. Methods for synthesis and use of the chemopreventive compound of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: LKT Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Luke K. T. Lam
  • Antitumor agent
    Patent number: 5041425
    Abstract: A specified citrus limonoid such as limonin and nomilin is isolated from the citrus and is found to be useful to treat a tumor. It is useful as an additive to food.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1991
    Assignee: Toyotama Perfumery Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shin Hasegawa, Luke K. T. Lam