Patents by Inventor Charles C-Y Shih

Charles C-Y Shih 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: 9446127
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods and compositions useful for treating and preventing skin disorders, hair loss and other skin disorders. The compositions include an ARD enhancer in combination with a second compound or composition. In some embodiments the second compound is at least one of a bactericide, an antibiotic, an anti-microbial peptide, Vitamin A, a Vitamin A derivative, a retinoid, an anti-inflammatory compound, and anti-androgen compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: AndroScience Corporation
    Inventors: Charles C. Y. Shih, Ching-Yuan Su, Hui-Kang Wang, Qian Shi
  • Patent number: 9359279
    Abstract: A method of treating cancer, inflammatory disease, and autoimmune disease by administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of one or more 1,5-dipenylpenta-1,4-dien-3-one compounds. The compounds feature either or both of the phenyl rings being substituted with hydroxyl, diethyl(2-alkoxyethyl)amine, 1-(2-alkoxyethyl)piperidine, sulfonate, phosphinate, or phosphate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Allianz Pharmascience Ltd.
    Inventors: Charles C-Y Shih, Toshio Kitamura, Qian Shi, Toshiyuki Kawashima, Hui-Kang Wang
  • Publication number: 20140371177
    Abstract: A method of treating cancer, inflammatory disease, and autoimmune disease by administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of one or more 1,5-dipenylpenta-1,4-dien-3-one compounds. The compounds feature either or both of the phenyl rings being substituted with hydroxyl, diethyl(2-alkoxyethyl)amine, 1-(2-alkoxyethyl)piperidine, sulfonate, phosphinate, or phosphate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Charles C-Y Shih, Toshio Kitamura, Qian Shi, Toshiyuki Kawashima, Hui-Kang Wang
  • Patent number: 8822732
    Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), (II), or (III) as shown in the specification, which contain a 1,5-diphenylpenta-1,4-dien-3-one backbone. These compounds can be used to treat cancer, inflammatory disease, or autoimmune disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: AndroScience Corporation
    Inventors: Charles C-Y Shih, Toshio Kitamura, Qian Shi, Toshiyuki Kawashima, Hui-Kang Wang
  • Patent number: 8710272
    Abstract: The present invention includes compounds, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics having at least one (substituted phenyl)-propenal moiety. The compounds and compositions of the present invention are useful in the treatment or prevention of medical conditions including androgen associated conditions, androgen associated inflammation, a wound (the compounds assist with wound healing), acne, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, rosacea, and alopecia; Kennedy's disease (spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy, or SBMA), polyglutamine-mediated motor neuron degeneration; cancers such as prostate cancer, bladder cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, hepatocellular (liver) cancer, and pancreatic cancer; and other medical conditions described herein. Treatment of such medical conditions includes administering to an individual suffering from a medical condition describe herein, a therapeutically effective amount of any of the disclosed compounds, their derivatives, or pharmaceutical compositions thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Androscience Corporation
    Inventors: Charles C. Y. Shih, Qian Shi, Hui-Kang Wang, Ching-Yuan Su
  • Publication number: 20130261121
    Abstract: The present invention includes compounds, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics having at least one (substituted phenyl)-propenal moiety. The compounds and compositions of the present invention are useful in the treatment or prevention of medical conditions including androgen associated conditions, androgen associated inflammation, a wound (the compounds assist with wound healing), acne, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, rosacea, and alopecia; Kennedy's disease (spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy, or SBMA), polyglutamine-mediated motor neuron degeneration; cancers such as prostate cancer, bladder cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, hepatocellular (liver) cancer, and pancreatic cancer; and other medical conditions described herein. Treatment of such medical conditions includes administering to an individual suffering from a medical condition describe herein, a therapeutically effective amount of any of the disclosed compounds, their derivatives, or pharmaceutical compositions thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Charles C.Y. SHIH, Qian Shi, Hui-Kang Wang, Ching-Yuan Su
  • Patent number: 8236852
    Abstract: The present invention includes compounds, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics having at least one (substituted phenyl)-propenal moiety. The compounds and compositions of the present invention are useful in the treatment or prevention of medical conditions including androgen associated conditions, androgen associated inflammation, acne, alopecia, hirsutism, a wound, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, liver cancer, breast cancer and Kennedy's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Androscience Corporation
    Inventors: Charles C. Y. Shih, Qian Shi, Hui-Kang Wang, Ching-Yuan Su
  • Patent number: 8202905
    Abstract: The present invention includes compounds, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics having at least one (substituted phenyl)-propenal moiety. The compounds and compositions of the present invention are useful in the treatment or prevention of medical conditions including androgen associated conditions, androgen associated inflammation, acne, alopecia, hirsutism, a wound, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, liver cancer, breast cancer and Kennedy's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Androscience Corporation
    Inventors: Charles C. Y. Shih, Qian Shi, Hui-Kang Wang, Ching-Yuan Su
  • Patent number: 8198323
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds capable of acting as androgen receptor antagonists, pharmaceutical formulations containing the same, and methods of use thereof. Such uses include, but are not limited to, use as antitumor agents, particularly for the treatment of cancers such as colon, skin and prostate cancer and to induce androgen receptor antagonist activity in a subject afflicted with an androgen-related affliction. Examples of androgen-related afflictions include, but are not limited to, baldness, hirsutism, behavioral disorders, acne, and uninhibited spermatogenesis wherein inhibition of spermatogenesis is so desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignees: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, The University of Rochester Medical Center, Androscience Corporation
    Inventors: Kuo-Hsiung Lee, Li Lin, Charles C-Y Shih, Ching-Yuan Su, Junko Ishida, Hironori Ohtsu, Hui-Kang Wang, Hideji Itokawa, Chawnshang Chang
  • Publication number: 20120046247
    Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), (II), or (III) as shown in the specification, which contain a 1,5-diphenylpenta-1,4-dien-3-one backbone. These compounds can be used to treat cancer, inflammatory disease, or autoimmune disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: Charles C-Y Shih, Toshio Kitamura, Qian Shi, Toshiyuki Kawashima, Hui-Kang Wang
  • Publication number: 20100292342
    Abstract: The present invention includes compounds, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics having at least one (substituted phenyl)-propenal moiety. The compounds and compositions of the present invention are useful in the treatment or prevention of medical conditions including androgen associated conditions, androgen associated inflammation, acne, alopecia, hirsutism, a wound, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, liver cancer, breast cancer and Kennedy's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventors: Charles C.Y. Shih, Qian Shi, Hui-Kang Wang, Ching-Yuan Su
  • Publication number: 20100197784
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds capable of acting as androgen receptor antagonists, pharmaceutical formulations containing the same, and methods of use thereof. Such uses include, but are not limited to, use as antitumor agents, particularly for the treatment of cancers such as colon, skin and prostate cancer and to induce androgen receptor antagonist activity in a subject afflicted with an androgen-related affliction. Examples of androgen-related afflictions include, but are not limited to, baldness, hirsutism, behavioral disorders, acne, and uninhibited spermatogenesis wherein inhibition of spermatogenesis is so desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicants: The University of North Carlina at Chapel Hill, The University of Rochester Medical Center, Androscience Corporation
    Inventors: Kuo-Hsiung Lee, Li Lin, Charles C-Y Shih, Ching-Yuan Su, Junko Ishida, Hironori Ohtsu, Hui-Kang Wang, Hideji Itokawa, Chawnshang Chang
  • Patent number: 7709535
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds capable of acting as androgen receptor antagonists, pharmaceutical formulations containing the same, and methods of use thereof. Such uses include, but are not limited to, use as antitumor agents, particularly for the treatment of cancers such as colon, skin and prostate cancer and to induce androgen receptor antagonist activity in a subject afflicted with an androgen-related affliction. Examples of androgen-related afflictions include, but are not limited to, baldness, hirsutism, behavioral disorders, acne, and uninhibited spermatogenesis wherein inhibition of spermatogenesis is so desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignees: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, The University of Rochester Medical Center, Androscience Corporation
    Inventors: Kuo-Hsiung Lee, Li Lin, Charles C-Y Shih, Ching-Yuan Su, Junko Ishida, Hironori Ohtsu, Hui-Kang Wang, Hideji Itokawa, Chawnshang Chang
  • Patent number: 7595346
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds capable of acting as androgen receptor antagonists, pharmaceutical formulations containing the same, and methods of use thereof. Such uses include, but are not limited to, use as antitumor agents, particularly for the treatment of cancers such as colon, skin and prostate cancer and to induce androgen receptor antagonist activity in a subject afflicted with an androgen-related affliction. Examples of androgen-related afflictions include, but are not limited to, baldness, hirsutism, behavioral disorders, acne, and uninhibited spermatogenesis wherein inhibition of spermatogenesis is so desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignees: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, The University of Rochester Medical Center, Androscience Corporation
    Inventors: Kuo-Hsiung Lee, Li Lin, Charles C-Y Shih, Ching-Yuan Su, Junko Ishida, Hironori Ohtsu, Hui-Kang Wang, Hideji Itokawa, Chawnshang Chang
  • Publication number: 20090035362
    Abstract: The present invention includes methods and compositions useful for treating and preventing skin disorders, hair loss and other skin disorders. The compositions include an ARD enhancer in combination with a second compound or composition. In some embodiments the second compound is at least one of a bactericide, an antibiotic, an anti-microbial peptide, Vitamin A, a Vitamin A derivative, a retinoid, an anti-inflammatory compound, and anti-androgen compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventors: Charles C.Y. Shih, Ching-Yuan Su, Hui-Kang Wang, Qian Shi
  • Publication number: 20080188557
    Abstract: The present invention includes compounds, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics having at least one (substituted phenyl)-propenal moiety. The compounds and compositions of the present invention are useful in the treatment or prevention of medical conditions including androgen associated conditions, androgen associated inflammation, acne, alopecia, hirsutism, a wound, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, liver cancer, breast cancer and Kennedy's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: Charles C.Y. Shih, Qian Shi, Hui-Kang Wang, Ching-Yuan Su
  • Publication number: 20080161391
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds capable of acting as androgen receptor antagonists, pharmaceutical formulations containing the same, and methods of use thereof. Such uses include, but are not limited to, use as antitumor agents, particularly for the treatment of cancers such as colon, skin and prostate cancer and to induce androgen receptor antagonist activity in a subject afflicted with an androgen-related affliction. Examples of androgen-related afflictions include, but are not limited to, baldness, hirsutism, behavioral disorders, acne, and uninhibited spermatogenesis wherein inhibition of spermatogenesis is so desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicants: The University of North Carolina, The University of Rochester Medical Center, Androscience Corporation
    Inventors: Kuo-Hsiung Lee, Li Lin, Charles C-Y Shih, Ching-Yuan Su, Junko Ishida, Hironori Ohtsu, Hui-Kang Wang, Hideji Itokawa, Chawnshang Chang
  • Publication number: 20080146660
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds capable of acting as androgen receptor antagonists, pharmaceutical formulations containing the same, and methods of use thereof. Such uses include, but are not limited to, use as antitumor agents, particularly for the treatment of cancers such as colon, skin and prostate cancer and to induce androgen receptor antagonist activity in a subject afflicted with an androgen-related affliction. Examples of androgen-related afflictions include, but are not limited to, baldness, hirsutism, behavioral disorders, acne, and uninhibited spermatogenesis wherein inhibition of spermatogenesis is so desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicants: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, The University of Rochester Medical Center, Androscience Corporation
    Inventors: Kuo-Hsiung Lee, Li Lin, Charles C-Y Shih, Ching-Yuan Su, Junko Ishida, Hironori Ohtsu, Hui-Kang Wang, Hideji Itokawa, Chawnshang Chang
  • Patent number: 7355081
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds capable of acting as androgen receptor antagonists, pharmaceutical formulations containing the same, and methods of use thereof. Such uses include, but are not limited to, use as antitumor agents, particularly for the treatment of cancers such as colon, skin and prostate cancer and to induce androgen receptor antagonist activity in a subject afflicted with an androgen-related affliction. Examples of androgen-related afflictions include, but are not limited to, baldness, hirsutism, behavioral disorders, acne, and uninhibited spermatogenesis wherein inhibition of spermatogenesis is so desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignees: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, The University of Rochester Medical Center, Androscience Corporation
    Inventors: Kuo-Hsiung Lee, Li Lin, Charles C-Y Shih, Ching-Yuan Su, Junko Ishida, Hironori Ohtsu, Hui-Kang Wang, Hideji Itokawa, Chawnshang Chang
  • Patent number: 6790979
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds capable of acting as androgen receptor antagonists, pharmaceutical formulations containing the same, and methods of use thereof. Such uses include, but are not limited to, use as antitumor agents, particularly for the treatment of cancers such as colon, skin and prostate cancer and to induce androgen receptor antagonist activity in a subject afflicted with an androgen-related affliction. Examples of androgen-related afflictions include, but are not limited to, baldness, hirsutism, behavioral disorders, acne, and uninhibited spermatogenesis wherein inhibition of spermatogenesis is so desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Inventors: Kuo-Hsiung Lee, Junko Ishida, Hironari Ohtsu, Hui-Kang Wang, Hideji Itokawa, Chawnshang Chang, Charles C-Y. Shih