Patents by Inventor Benson Lu

Benson Lu 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).

  • Methods of inducing liver regeneration by administering a plasma protein fraction
    Patent number: 11660316
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of inducing liver regeneration in a subject diagnosed with a liver disorder. The method comprises administering a Plasma Protein Fraction (PPF) to the subject. In certain embodiments, the PPF comprises between 83% and 95% albumin in relation to total proteins. The PPF can be produced from plasma obtained from young individuals, for example, humans 40 years of age or younger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Alkahest, Inc.
    Inventors: Viktoria Kheifets, Benson Lu
  • Blood Plasma Fractions for Use in Liver Regeneration
    Publication number: 20230026763
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating aging-related diseases as well as liver regeneration, prevention of liver degeneration, and maintenance of liver are described. The compositions used in the methods include blood plasma and blood plasma fractions derived from blood plasma with efficacy in treating and/or preventing disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Viktoria Kheifets, Benson Lu
  • Blood Plasma Fractions for Use in Muscle Regeneration
    Publication number: 20220370568
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating aging-related diseases as well as muscle recovery, prevention of muscle degeneration, and maintenance of muscle are described. The compositions used in the methods include blood plasma and blood plasma fractions derived from blood plasma with efficacy in treating and/or preventing disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Viktoria Kheifets, Benson Lu, Annette Tennstaedt
  • Method of treating liver failure with plasma fraction IV-4
    Patent number: 11484551
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating aging-related diseases as well as liver regeneration, prevention of liver degeneration, and maintenance of liver are described. The compositions used in the methods include blood plasma and blood plasma fractions derived from blood plasma with efficacy in treating and/or preventing disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Alkahest, Inc.
    Inventors: Viktoria Kheifets, Benson Lu
  • Blood plasma fractions for use in muscle regeneration
    Patent number: 11439687
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating aging-related diseases as well as muscle recovery, prevention of muscle degeneration, and maintenance of muscle are described. The compositions used in the methods include blood plasma and blood plasma fractions derived from blood plasma with efficacy in treating and/or preventing disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Alkahest, Inc.
    Inventors: Viktoria Kheifets, Benson Lu, Annette Tennstaedt
  • Methods of improving wound healing
    Patent number: 11298377
    Abstract: The disclosure pertains to methods of improving wound healing. In certain embodiments, the methods comprise administering to a subject a Plasma Protein Fraction (PPF) in an amount that is effective to treat a wound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Alkahest, Inc.
    Inventors: Viktoria Kheifets, Benson Lu
  • Blood Plasma Fractions for Use in Liver Regeneration
    Publication number: 20210268021
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating aging-related diseases as well as liver regeneration, prevention of liver degeneration, and maintenance of liver are described. The compositions used in the methods include blood plasma and blood plasma fractions derived from blood plasma with efficacy in treating and/or preventing disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Viktoria Kheifets, Benson Lu
  • Methods of improving or accelerating postoperative recovery
    Patent number: 11103530
    Abstract: The disclosure pertains to methods for improving postoperative recovery. In certain embodiments, the methods comprise administering to a subject a Plasma Protein Fraction (PPF) in an amount that is effective to improve or accelerate postoperative recovery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Alkahest, Inc.
    Inventors: Marian Castro, Ian Gallager, Viktoria Kheifets, Benson Lu
  • Blood Plasma Fractions for Use in Liver Regeneration
    Publication number: 20210145875
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating aging-related diseases as well as liver regeneration, prevention of liver degeneration, and maintenance of liver are described. The compositions used in the methods include blood plasma and blood plasma fractions derived from blood plasma with efficacy in treating and/or preventing disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Viktoria Kheifets, Benson Lu
  • Blood Plasma Fractions for Use in Muscle Regeneration
    Publication number: 20210128693
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating aging-related diseases as well as muscle recovery, prevention of muscle degeneration, and maintenance of muscle are described. The compositions used in the methods include blood plasma and blood plasma fractions derived from blood plasma with efficacy in treating and/or preventing disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Viktoria Kheifets, Benson Lu, Annette Tennstaedt
  • Use of Plasma and Plasma Fractions for Improvement of Pain, Wound Healing, and Postoperative Recovery
    Publication number: 20210106616
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for improving postoperative recovery are described. The compositions used in the methods include blood plasma and blood plasma fractions derived from blood plasma with efficacy in treating and/or preventing conditions associated with postoperative recovery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Marian Castro, Ian Gallager, Viktoria Kheifets, Benson Lu
  • Use of Plasma and Plasma Fractions for Improvement of Pain, Wound Healing, and Postoperative Recovery
    Publication number: 20200129550
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for improving postoperative recovery are described. The compositions used in the methods include blood plasma and blood plasma fractions derived from blood plasma with efficacy in treating and/or preventing conditions associated with postoperative recovery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Marian Castro, Ian Gallager, Viktoria Kheifets, Benson Lu
  • Use of Plasma and Plasma Fractions for Improvement of Pain, Wound Healing, and Postoperative Recovery
    Publication number: 20200129549
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for improving postoperative recovery are described. The compositions used in the methods include blood plasma and blood plasma fractions derived from blood plasma with efficacy in treating and/or preventing conditions associated with postoperative recovery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Marian Castro, Ian Gallager, Viktoria Kheifets, Benson Lu