Patents by Inventor Cheng-Wei T Chang

Cheng-Wei T Chang 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).

  • Meso-biliverdin compositions and methods
    Patent number: 9242932
    Abstract: Methods and materials for producing meso-biliverdin are provided where the methods include reacting phycocyanobilin with an amphoteric compound in a solvent to yield meso-biliverdin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Utah State University
    Inventors: Jon Y. Takemoto, Dong Chen, Cheng-Wei T. Chang
  • Therapeutic meso-biliverdin IX? compositions and associated methods
    Patent number: 9119842
    Abstract: Methods and materials for treating various diseases and medical conditions with meso-biliverdin compositions. In addition methods and materials for producing meso-biliverdin are provided where the methods include reacting phycocyanobilin with an amphoteric compound in a solvent to yield meso-biliverdin are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Utah State University
    Inventors: Jon Y. Takemoto, Dong Chen, Cheng-Wei T. Chang, Jonathan Wood
  • Aminoglycosides: synthesis and use as antifungals
    Patent number: 8865665
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel aminoglycoside analogs having certain substituents at the 6 position of ring III which exhibit improved antifungal activity but possess minimal antibacterial properties. The compounds of the present invention are analogues of kanamycin A. Also provided are methods of synthesizing and methods of using the compounds of the present invention. The compounds of the present invention are useful in treating or preventing fungal disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Utah State University
    Inventors: Cheng-Wei T. Chang, Jon Takemoto
  • Therapeutic Compositions and Associated Methods
    Publication number: 20140079723
    Abstract: Methods and materials for treating various diseases and medical conditions with meso-biliverdin compositions. In addition methods and materials for producing meso-biliverdin are provided where the methods include reacting phycocyanobilin with an amphoteric compound in a solvent to yield meso-biliverdin are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Jon Y. Takemoto, Dong Chen, Cheng-Wei T. Chang, Jonathan Wood
  • Carbohydrate-Cyclopamine Conjugates as Anticancer Agents
    Publication number: 20110275576
    Abstract: Various anticancer compounds are disclosed, including a series of carbohydrate-cyclopamine conjugates. These compounds include pyranose, furanose, and mannitol conjugates, linked through a 1,2,3-triazine ring to the nitrogen of cyclopamine. Methods for preparing these compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and their use as anticancer agents are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2010
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: Utah State University
    Inventors: Cheng-Wei T Chang, Massoud Garrossian