Patents by Inventor Cheni Kwok

Cheni Kwok 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).

  • ORAL FORMULATIONS FOR PICOPLATIN
    Publication number: 20100310661
    Abstract: The invention provides formulations for the organoplatinum anticancer drug picoplatin. Self emulsifying compositions, stabilized nanoparticulate compositions, solid dispersions, and nanoparticulate suspensions in oils are provided, along with methods for preparation of the formulations. The formulations can provide improved oral availability of picoplatin relative a to a simple solution of picoplatin such as in water or normal saline solution and can be used in combination therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: Poniard Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Xian Chen, Cheni Kwok, Christopher A. Procyshyn
  • COMBINATION THERAPY FOR OVARIAN CANCER
    Publication number: 20100260832
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method to treat ovarian cancer by the administration of effective amounts of picoplatin and doxorubicin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: Poniard Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Perry, Hazel B. Breitz, Cheni Kwok, Robert De Jager
  • STABILIZED PICOPLATIN DOSAGE FORM
    Publication number: 20100215727
    Abstract: Methods for stabilizing aqueous solutions of picoplatin are provided. Such stable, preferably aseptic solutions are particularly useful for preparing unit dosages of picoplatin for oral or intravenous administration, preferably in combination with at least one additional non-platinum anti-cancer agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: Poniard Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Alistair J. Leigh, Ronald A. Martell, David A. Karlin, Cheni Kwok, Christopher A. Procyshyn, Hazel B. Breitz, Paul L. Weiden
  • HFGAN72 receptor genomic DNA, variants thereof, and methods of use thereof in diagnostic applications
    Publication number: 20010025031
    Abstract: The invention relates to HFGAN72 receptor polypeptides, polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, methods for producing the polypeptides, in particular by expressing the polynucleotides, and agonists and antagonists of the polypeptides. The invention further relates to methods for utilizing such polynucleotides and polypeptides, as well as variants thereof, for applications, which relate, in part, to research, diagnostic and clinical arts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2001
    Publication date: September 27, 2001
    Inventors: Catherine E. Ellis, Cheni Kwok, Nicola J. Bodsworth, Wendy Halsey, Stephanie Van Horn