Patents by Inventor Eric Rhoden

Eric Rhoden 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).

  • Isolation of a dual COX-2 and 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor from
    Patent number: 8124134
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for simultaneously inhibiting the cyclooxygenase COX-2 and 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO) enzymes. The method for the simultaneous dual inhibition of COX-2 and 5-LO is comprised of administering a composition containing an individual and/or a mixture of multiple flavans isolated from a single plant or multiple plants in the Acacia genus of plants to a host in need thereof. The present also includes novel methods for the prevention and treatment of COX-2 and 5-LO mediated diseases and conditions. The method for preventing and treating COX-2 and 5-LO mediated diseases and conditions is comprised of administering to a host in need thereof an effective amount of a composition comprising an individual and/or a mixture of multiple flavans isolated from a single plant or multiple plants in the Acacia genus of plants and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Unigen, Inc.
    Inventors: Qi Jia, Timothy C. Nichols, Eric Rhoden, Scott Waite
  • Identification of Free-B-Ring Flavonoids as Potent COX-2 Inhibitors
    Publication number: 20070135359
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for inhibiting the cyclooxygenase enzyme COX-2. The method is comprised of administering a composition containing a Free-B-Ring flavonoid or a composition containing a mixture of Free-B-Ring flavonoids to a host in need thereof. The present also includes novel methods for the prevention and treatment of COX-2 mediated diseases and conditions. The method for preventing and treating COX-2 mediated diseases and conditions is comprised of administering to a host in need thereof an effective amount of a composition containing a Free-B-Ring flavonoid or a composition containing a mixture of Free-B-Ring flavonoids and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: UNIGEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Qi Jia, Timothy Nichols, Eric Rhoden, Scott Waite
  • Isolation of a Dual Cox-2 and 5-Lipoxygenase Inhibitor from Acacia
    Publication number: 20060269627
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for simultaneously inhibiting the cyclooxygenase COX-2 and 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO) enzymes. The method for the simultaneous dual inhibition of COX-2 and 5-LO is comprised of administering a composition containing an individual and/or a mixture of multiple flavans isolated from a single plant or multiple plants in the Acacia genus of plants to a host in need thereof. The present also includes novel methods for the prevention and treatment of COX-2 and 5-LO mediated diseases and conditions. The method for preventing and treating COX-2 and 5-LO mediated diseases and conditions is comprised of administering to a host in need thereof an effective amount of a composition comprising an individual and/or a mixture of multiple flavans isolated from a single plant or multiple plants in the Acacia genus of plants and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Applicant: UNIGEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Qi Jia, Timothy Nichols, Eric Rhoden, Scott Waite
  • Isolation of a dual cox-2 and 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor from acacia
    Patent number: 7108868
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for simultaneously inhibiting the cyclooxygenase COX-2 and 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO) enzymes. The method for the simultaneous dual inhibition of COX-2 and 5-LO is comprised of administering a composition containing an individual and/or a mixture of multiple flavans isolated from a single plant or multiple plants in the Acacia genus of plants to a host in need thereof. The present also includes novel methods for the prevention and treatment of COX-2 and 5-LO mediated diseases and conditions. The method for preventing and treating COX-2 and 5-LO mediated diseases and conditions is comprised of administering to a host in need thereof an effective amount of a composition comprising an individual and/or a mixture of multiple flavans isolated from a single plant or multiple plants in the Acacia genus of plants and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Unigen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Qi Jia, Timothy C. Nichols, Eric Rhoden, Scott Waite