Patents by Inventor Bret C. Vastano

Bret C. Vastano 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).

  • Use of 1-propanone-1-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3-hydroxy-3-(4?-hydroxyphenyl) as an anticarcinogenic agent
    Patent number: 6498195
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for prevention and treatment of cancer. The compositions comprise pure hydroxylated chalcone compounds of licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) including 1-propanone-1-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3-hydroxy-3-(4′-hydroxyphenyl).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignees: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
    Inventors: Robert T. Rosen, Chi-Tang Ho, Robert S. DiPaola, Mohamed M. Rafi, Bret C. Vastano, Geetha Ghai
  • Anti-carcinogenic activity of hydroxylated chalcone compounds extracted from licorice root
    Publication number: 20020022665
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for prevention and treatment of cancer. The compositions comprise pure hydroxylated chalcone compounds of licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) including 1-propanone-1-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3-hydroxy-3-(4′-hydroxyphenyl).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventors: Robert T. Rosen, Chi-Tang Ho, Robert S. DiPaola, Mohamed M. Rafi, Bret C. Vastano, Geetha Ghai