Patents by Inventor Mesfin Yimam

Mesfin Yimam 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).

  • Publication number: 20180055899
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides mixtures of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both capable of useful for promoting, managing or improving bone health, cartilage health or both, or for preventing or treating a bone disorder, cartilage disorder or both. Such a mixture of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both can optionally be used in combination with other bone and cartilage management agents, such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, boron, vitamin D, vitamin K, glucosamine and/or chondroitin compounds, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents/analgesics, COX/LOX inhibiting agents, neuropathic pain relief agents, or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicants: Unigen, Inc., Unigen, Inc.
    Inventors: Lidia Alfaro Brownell, Min Chu, Mei-Feng Hong, Eu-Jin Hyun, Qi Jia, Ping Jiao, Hyun-Jin Kim, Mi-Ran Kim, Tae-Woo Kim, Young-Chul Lee, Jeong-Bum Nam, Mesfin Yimam
  • Patent number: 9844576
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides Diels-Alder adducts of chalcone and prenylphenyl moieties capable of modulating the activity of cannabinoid receptors, and to oligomers of flavan-3-ol capable of modulating fat absorption and storage. Such Diels-Alder adducts of chalcone and prenylphenyl moieties or oligomers of flavan-3-ol can optionally be used in combination with other weight management agents, such as anorectic agents, a lipase inhibitors, other cannabinoid receptor modulators, psychotropic agents, insulin sensitizers, stimulants, or satiety agents, as well as to methods of use thereof such as treating or preventing weight gain or obesity, promoting weight loss, appetite suppression, modifying satiety, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignees: Unigen, Inc., Unigen, Inc.
    Inventors: Lidia Alfaro Brownell, Byong-Il Choi, Brandon Corneliusen, Mei-Feng Hong, Eu-Jin Hyun, Qi Jia, Ping Jiao, Hyun-Jin Kim, Mi-Ran Kim, Tae-Woo Kim, Bo-Su Lee, Young-Chul Lee, Jeong-Bum Nam, Mesfin Yimam, Ji-Hye Hwang, Mi-Sun Oh
  • Patent number: 9717770
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides mixtures of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both capable of useful for promoting, managing or improving bone health, cartilage health or both, or for preventing or treating a bone disorder, cartilage disorder or both. Such a mixture of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both can optionally be used in combination with other bone and cartilage management agents, such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, boron, vitamin D, vitamin K, glucosamine and/or chondroitin compounds, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents/analgesics, COX/LOX inhibiting agents, neuropathic pain relief agents, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Unigen, Inc.
    Inventors: Lidia Alfaro Brownell, Min Chu, Mei-Feng Hong, Eu-Jin Hyun, Qi Jia, Ping Jiao, Hyun-Jin Kim, Mi-Ran Kim, Tae-Woo Kim, Young-Chul Lee, Jeong-Bum Nam, Mesfin Yimam
  • Publication number: 20170035829
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treatment of and maintaining the health of the liver are disclosed that include a mixture of plant extracts, wherein the plant extracts comprise at least one Myristica extract, at least one Astragalus extract, and at least one Schizandra extract. Compositions and methods for treatment of and maintaining the health of the liver are disclosed that include a mixture of plant extracts, wherein the plant extracts comprise at least one Myristica extract enriched for one or more lignans, including phenylpropanoids, dimers and polymers, at least one Astragalus extract enriched for one or more polysaccharides and triterpenoids, and at least one Schizandra extract enriched for one or more lignans and organic acids. Compositions and methods for treatment of and maintaining the health of the liver are disclosed that include a mixture of plant extracts, wherein the plant extracts comprise at least one Myristica extract, at least one Astragalus extract, and at least one Poria extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: Unigen, Inc.
    Inventors: Qi Jia, Mesfin Yimam, Ping Jiao, Mei Feng Hong, Breanna Moore
  • Publication number: 20170014461
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treatment of and maintaining the health of the liver are disclosed that include a mixture of plant extracts, wherein the plant extracts comprise at least one Artemisia extract, at least one Aloe gel powder, and at least one Schizandra extract. Compositions and methods for treatment of and maintaining the health of the liver are disclosed that include a mixture of plant extracts, wherein the plant extracts comprise at least one Artemisia extract enriched for at least one polymer or biopolymer, at least one Aloe gel powder enriched for at least one chromone, and at least one Schizandra extract enriched for at least one lignan and organic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: Unigen, Inc.
    Inventors: Qi Jia, Mesfin Yimam, Ping Jiao, Mei Feng Hong, Breanna Moore
  • Publication number: 20160263013
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a mixture of sugar apple and rosemary extracts, optionally in combination with prickly ash extract, for use as skin care compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicants: Unigen, Inc., Unigen, Inc.
    Inventors: Lidia Alfaro Brownell, Min Chu, Brandon Corneliusen, Mei-Feng Hong, Ji-Hye Hwang, Eu-Jin Hyun, Qi Jia, Ping Jiao, Mi-Ran Kim, Bo-Su Lee, Young-Chul Lee, Jeong-Bum Nam, Mi-Sun Oh, Mesfin Yimam
  • Publication number: 20160067296
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides mixtures of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both capable of modulating joint inflammation, joint pain, joint stiffness, cartilage degradation, or improving mobility, range of motion, flexibility, joint physical function, or any combination thereof. Such a mixture of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both can optionally be used in combination with other joint management agents, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents/analgesics, COX/LOX inhibiting agents, glucosamine compounds, neuropathic pain relief agents, or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: UNIGEN, INC.
    Inventors: Lidia Alfaro Brownell, Min Chu, Mei-Feng Hong, Eu-Jin Hyun, Qi Jia, Ping Jiao, Young-Chul Lee, Mesfin Yimam
  • Publication number: 20160045559
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides mixtures of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both capable of useful for promoting, managing or improving bone health, cartilage health or both, or for preventing or treating a bone disorder, cartilage disorder or both. Such a mixture of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both can optionally be used in combination with other bone and cartilage management agents, such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, boron, vitamin D, vitamin K, glucosamine and/or chondroitin compounds, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents/analgesics, COX/LOX inhibiting agents, neuropathic pain relief agents, or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Lidia Alfaro Brownell, Min Chu, Mei-Feng Hong, Eu-Jin Hyun, Qi Jia, Ping Jiao, Hyun-Jin Kim, Mi-Ran Kim, Tae-Woo Kim, Young-Chul Lee, Jeong-Bum Nam, Mesfin Yimam
  • Publication number: 20150072953
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides mixtures of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both capable of modulating joint inflammation, joint pain, joint stiffness, cartilage degradation, or improving mobility, range of motion, flexibility, joint physical function, or any combination thereof. Such a mixture of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both can optionally be used in combination with other joint management agents, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents/analgesics, COX/LOX inhibiting agents, glucosamine compounds, neuropathic pain relief agents, or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Lidia Alfaro Brownell, Min Chu, Mei-Feng Hong, Eu-Jin Hyun, Qi Jia, Ping Jiao, Hyun-Jin Kim, Mi-Ran Kim, Tae-Woo Kim, Bo-Su Lee, Young-Chul Lee, Breanna Moore, Jeong-Bum Nam, Mi-Sun Oh, Mi-Hye Park, Mesfin Yimam, Qian Zhang
  • Patent number: 8852657
    Abstract: The identification and isolation of chromones and novel chromone compositions from plant sources that exhibit up-regulation of adiponectin production by adipocytes and the normalization of virtually hundreds of genes related to glucose and fatty acid metabolic and signaling pathways. The chromone compositions are effective in enhancing adiponectin production by adipocytes and regulating genes involved in fatty acid biosynthesis, mitochondrial ?-oxidation of fatty acids, steroid biosynthesis, gluconeogenesis, fat transport, PPAR?/RXR? liver signaling and xenobiotic metabolism. The chromone compositions can be used to increase insulin sensitivity, improve glucose tolerance, lower triglyceride levels and balance glucose levels in mammals. Included are methods for the prevention and treatment of a variety of diseases and conditions including, but not limited to insulin resistance, glucose intolerance, hyperglycemia, metabolic syndromes, dyslipidemia, and hypertriglyceridemia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Unigen, Inc.
    Inventors: Ji-Fu Zhao, Julie Tseng-Crank, Mesfin Yimam, Qi Jia
  • Publication number: 20080166438
    Abstract: The present invention describes the identification and isolation of chromones and novel chromone compositions from plant sources that exhibit up-regulation of adiponectin production by adipocytes and the normalization of virtually hundreds of genes related to glucose and fatty acid metabolic and signaling pathways. The chromone compositions are effective in enhancing adiponectin production by adipocytes and regulating genes involved in fatty acid biosynthesis, mitochondrial ?-oxidation of fatty acids, steroid biosynthesis, gluconeogenesis, fat transport, PPAR?/RXR? liver signaling and xenobiotic metabolism. The chromone compositions can be used to increase insulin sensitivity, improve glucose tolerance, lower triglyceride levels and balance glucose levels in mammals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: UNIGEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Ji-Fu Zhao, Julie Tseng-Crank, Mesfin Yimam, Qi Jia