Patents by Inventor Betty Yu

Betty Yu 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: 11633462
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising plasminogen or a biologically active variant thereof are disclosed. In an embodiment, the composition comprises a tonicity modifier, a bulking agent, and a stabilising agent and has a pH of about 3.0 to about 10.0. In another embodiment, the composition contains an amount of particles in suspension equal to or greater than 10 ?m which is lower than 6000 particles per 100 ml, and preferably lower than 2000 particles per 100 ml. Uses of these compositions as a medicament is contemplated. Various therapeutic uses of these pharmaceutical compositions is also contemplated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: PROMETIC BIOTHERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Davida Blackman, Stacy Plum, William Garzon-Rodriguez, Martin Robitaille, Betty Yu
  • Publication number: 20220062327
    Abstract: Provided are body corrective cosmetic formulations and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: Shiseido Company, Limited
    Inventors: Betty YU, Joseph LOMAKIN, Soo-Young KANG, Benjamin W. ADAMS
  • Publication number: 20210106657
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising plasminogen or a biologically active variant thereof are disclosed. In an embodiment, the composition comprises a tonicity modifier, a bulking agent, and a stabilising agent and has a pH of about 3.0 to about 10.0. In another embodiment, the composition contains an amount of particles in suspension equal to or greater than 10 ?m which is lower than 6000 particles per 100 ml, and preferably lower than 2000 particles per 100 ml. Uses of these compositions as a medicament is contemplated. Various therapeutic uses of these pharmaceutical compositions is also contemplated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: DAVIDA BLACKMAN, STACY PLUM, WILLIAM GARZON-RODRIGUEZ, MARTIN ROBITAILLE, BETTY YU
  • Patent number: 10973848
    Abstract: Compositions and methods useful in treating dermatological disorders are described. The methods include applying to the skin a composition comprising a reactive reinforcing component and a cross-linking component, wherein the cross-linking component facilitates a reaction to form a film in situ on the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Shiseido Company, Limited
    Inventors: Betty Yu, Joseph Lomakin, Soo-Young Kang, Benjamin W. Adams
  • Patent number: 10918661
    Abstract: The present invention provides durable, natural looking, non-invasive compositions that exhibit desired aesthetic qualities for therapeutic treatments. Specifically, the compositions can be used for the treatment of wounds and headaches. In addition, the compositions of the invention can be used to deliver agents to the subject in need thereof. In one embodiment, the invention pertains, at least in part, to methods for treating wounds, comprising applying to a subject's skin a formulation comprising a) a first reactive reinforcing component; and b) a second cross-linking component; in which the cross-linking component catalyzes an in situ cross-linking of the reactive reinforcing component, such that a film is formed on the wound, thereby treating the wound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Shiseido Company, Limited
    Inventors: Betty Yu, Joseph Lomakin, Soo-Young Kang, Benjamin W. Adams
  • Patent number: 10898553
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising plasminogen or a biologically active variant thereof are disclosed. In an embodiment, the composition comprises a tonicity modifier, a bulking agent, and a stabilising agent and has a pH of about 3.0 to about 10.0. In another embodiment, the composition contains an amount of particles in suspension equal to or greater than 10 ?m which is lower than 6000 particles per 100 ml, and preferably lower than 2000 particles per 100 ml. Uses of these compositions as a medicament is contemplated. Various therapeutic uses of these pharmaceutical compositions is also contemplated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: PROMETIC BIOTHERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Davida Blackman, Stacy Plum, William Garzon-Rodriguez, Martin Robitaille, Betty Yu
  • Publication number: 20200276101
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to semi-permanent tattoos, and more particularly to genipin-based ink compositions as well as layered adhesive articles and methods for application of the genipin-based, semi-permanent tattoos. In some embodiments, the genipin-based ink composition comprises: purified genipin present in an amount of about 5% to about 10% w/w of the composition; one or more volatile solvents present in an amount of about 70% to about 85% w/w of the composition; one or more semi-volatile semi-permanent colorant solubilizers present in an amount of about 10% to about 20% w/w of the composition; and one or more surface-active agents present in an amount of about 0.25% to about 5% w/w of the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: Tyler Handley, Betty Yu, Sunny Deng, Jobey Chua, Nazanin Khalili, Motaz Adam, Hanna Jiamei Zhang, Christopher Caputo
  • Publication number: 20200062837
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to antibodies and fragments thereof having binding specificity for NGF. Another embodiment of this invention relates to the antibodies described herein, and binding fragments thereof, comprising the sequences of the VH, VL and CDR polypeptides described herein, and the polynucleotides encoding them. The invention also contemplates conjugates of anti-NGF antibodies and binding fragments thereof conjugated to one or more functional or detectable moieties. The invention also contemplates methods of making said anti-NGF antibodies and binding fragments thereof. Embodiments of the invention also pertain to the use of anti-NGF antibodies, and binding fragments thereof, for the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of diseases and disorders associated with NGF.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Benjamin H. Dutzar, Brian R. Kovacevich, Patricia Dianne McNeill, Danielle M. Mitchell, Ethan W. Ojala, Pei Fan, Jens J. Billgren, Erica A. Stewart, Corinne C. Akatsuka, Betty Yu-Ching Chang, John A. Latham, Leon F. Garcia-Martinez
  • Publication number: 20200023043
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising plasminogen or a biologically active variant thereof are disclosed. In an embodiment, the composition comprises a tonicity modifier, a bulking agent, and a stabilising agent and has a pH of about 3.0 to about 10.0. In another embodiment, the composition contains an amount of particles in suspension equal to or greater than 10 ?m which is lower than 6000 particles per 100 ml, and preferably lower than 2000 particles per 100 ml. Uses of these compositions as a medicament is contemplated. Various therapeutic uses of these pharmaceutical compositions is also contemplated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: DAVIDA BLACKMAN, STACY PLUM, WILLIAM GARZON-RODRIGUEZ, MARTIN ROBITAILLE, BETTY YU
  • Patent number: 10441639
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising plasminogen or a biologically active variant thereof are disclosed. In an embodiment, the composition comprises a tonicity modifier, a bulking agent, and a stabilizing agent and has a pH of about 3.0 to about 10.0. In another embodiment, the composition contains an amount of particles in suspension equal to or greater than 10 ?m which is lower than 6000 particles per 100 ml, and preferably lower than 2000 particles per 100 ml. Uses of these compositions as a medicament is contemplated. Various therapeutic uses of these pharmaceutical compositions is also contemplated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: PROMETIC BIOTHERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Davida Blackman, Stacy Plum, William Garzon-Rodriguez, Martin Robitaille, Betty Yu
  • Patent number: 10344083
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to antibodies and fragments thereof having binding specificity for NGF. Another embodiment of this invention relates to the antibodies described herein, and binding fragments thereof, comprising the sequences of the VH, VL and CDR polypeptides described herein, and the polynucleotides encoding them. The invention also contemplates conjugates of anti-NGF antibodies and binding fragments thereof conjugated to one or more functional or detectable moieties. The invention also contemplates methods of making said anti-NGF antibodies and binding fragments thereof. Embodiments of the invention also pertain to the use of anti-NGF antibodies, and binding fragments thereof, for the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of diseases and disorders associated with NGF.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: ALDERBIO HOLDINGS LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin H. Dutzar, Brian R. Kovacevich, Patricia Dianne McNeill, Danielle M. Mitchell, Ethan W. Ojala, Pei Fan, Jens J. Billgren, Erica A. Stewart, Corinne C. Akatsuka, Betty Yu-Ching Chang, John A. Latham, Leon F. Garcia-Martinez
  • Publication number: 20180296591
    Abstract: Compositions and methods useful in treating dermatological disorders are described. The methods include applying to the skin a composition comprising a reactive reinforcing component and a cross-linking component, wherein the cross-linking component facilitates a reaction to form a film in situ on the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Betty Yu, Joseph Lomakin, Soo-Young Kang, Benjamin W. Adams
  • Publication number: 20180256636
    Abstract: Provided are therapeutic formulations and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Betty Yu, Joseph Lomakin, Soo-Young Kang, Benjamin W. Adams
  • Patent number: 10022396
    Abstract: Compositions and methods useful in treating dermatological disorders are described. The methods include applying to the skin a composition comprising a reactive reinforcing component and a cross-linking component, wherein the cross-linking component facilitates a reaction to form a film in situ on the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Shiseido Americas Corporation
    Inventors: Betty Yu, Joseph Lomakin, Soo-Young Kang, Benjamin W. Adams
  • Patent number: 9937200
    Abstract: Compositions and methods useful for delivering an agent to a subject are described. The methods include applying to the subject's skin a composition comprising a reactive reinforcing component, a cross-linking component, and one or more agents, wherein the cross-linking component catalyzes an in situ reaction on the skin, thereby delivering the agent to the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Shiseido Americas Corporation
    Inventors: Betty Yu, Joseph Lomakin, Soo-Young Kang, Benjamin W. Adams
  • Patent number: 9884909
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to antibodies and fragments thereof having binding specificity for NGF. Another embodiment of this invention relates to the antibodies described herein, and binding fragments thereof, comprising the sequences of the VH, VL and CDR polypeptides described herein, and the polynucleotides encoding them. The invention also contemplates conjugates of anti-NGF antibodies and binding fragments thereof conjugated to one or more functional or detectable moieties. The invention also contemplates methods of making said anti-NGF antibodies and binding fragments thereof. Embodiments of the invention also pertain to the use of anti-NGF antibodies, and binding fragments thereof, for the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of diseases and disorders associated with NGF.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: ALDERBIO HOLDINGS LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin H. Dutzar, Brian R. Kovacevich, Patricia Dianne McNeill, Danielle M. Mitchell, Ethan W. Ojala, Pei Fan, Jens Billgren, Erica A. Stewart, Corinne C. Akatsuka, Betty Yu-Ching Chang, John A. Latham, Leon F. Garcia-Martinez
  • Publication number: 20170368094
    Abstract: Provided are therapeutic formulations and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Betty Yu, Joseph Lomakin, Soo-Young Kang, Benjamin W. Adams
  • Publication number: 20170360824
    Abstract: Provided are body corrective cosmetic formulations and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Betty YU, Joseph LOMAKIN, Soo-Young KANG, Benjamin W. ADAMS
  • Publication number: 20170360902
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising plasminogen or a biologically active variant thereof are disclosed. In an embodiment, the composition comprises a tonicity modifier, a bulking agent, and a stabilising agent and has a pH of about 3.0 to about 10.0. In another embodiment, the composition contains an amount of particles in suspension equal to or greater than 10 ?m which is lower than 6000 particles per 100 ml, and preferably lower than 2000 particles per 100 ml. Uses of these compositions as a medicament is contemplated. Various therapeutic uses of these pharmaceutical compositions is also contemplated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: DAVIDA BLACKMAN, STACY PLUM, WILLIAM GARZON-RODRIGUEZ, MARTIN ROBITAILLE, BETTY YU
  • Publication number: 20170327568
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to antibodies and fragments thereof having binding specificity for NGF. Another embodiment of this invention relates to the antibodies described herein, and binding fragments thereof, comprising the sequences of the VH, VL and CDR polypeptides described herein, and the polynucleotides encoding them. The invention also contemplates conjugates of anti-NGF antibodies and binding fragments thereof conjugated to one or more functional or detectable moieties. The invention also contemplates methods of making said anti-NGF antibodies and binding fragments thereof. Embodiments of the invention also pertain to the use of anti-NGF antibodies, and binding fragments thereof, for the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of diseases and disorders associated with NGF.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Benjamin H. Dutzar, Brian R. Kovacevich, Patricia Dianne McNeill, Danielle M. Mitchell, Ethan W. Ojala, Pei Fan, Jens J. Billgren, Erica A. Stewart, Corinne C. Akatsuka, Betty Yu-Ching Chang, John A. Latham, Leon F. Garcia-Martinez