Patents by Inventor Futian Liu

Futian Liu 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).

  • DERMAL FILLER COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20160113855
    Abstract: The present invention provides highly injectable, long-lasting hyaluronic acid-based hydrogel dermal filler compositions made with a di-amine or multiamine crosslinker in the presence of a carbodiimide coupling agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Gabriel N. Njikang, Xiaojie Yu, Futian Liu, Nicholas J. Manesis
  • Methods and compositions for selectively removing potassium ion from the gastrointestinal tract of a mammal
    Patent number: 9301974
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment of ion imbalances using core-shell composites and compositions comprising such core-shell composites. In particular, the invention provides core-shell particles and compositions comprising potassium binding polymers, and core-shell particles and compositions comprising sodium binding polymers, and in each case, pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Methods of use of the polymeric and pharmaceutical compositions for therapeutic and/or prophylactic benefits are also disclosed. The compositions and methods of the invention offer improved approaches for treatment of hyperkalemia and other indications related to potassium ion homeostasis, and for treatment of hypertension and other indicates related to sodium ion homeostasis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Relypsa, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Cope, Paul Mansky, Futian Liu, Han-Ting Chang, Dominique Charmot, Eric Connor, Kalpesh Biyani, Mingjun Liu, Tony Kwok-Kong Mong, Yan Chen
  • POROUS MATERIALS, METHODS OF MAKING AND USES
    Publication number: 20160022866
    Abstract: The present specification discloses porous materials, methods of forming such porous materials, biocompatible implantable devices comprising such porous materials, and methods of making such biocompatible implantable devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Futian Liu, Nicholas J. Manesis, Alexei Goraltchouk, Dimitri Stroumpoulis
  • DERMAL FILLER COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING ANTIOXIDANTS
    Publication number: 20150352251
    Abstract: Provided are injectable, hyaluronic acid-based hydrogel compositions including conjugated vitamins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Futian Liu, Xiaojie Yu, Nicholas J. Manesis, Athene Wan Chie Chan
  • Porogen compositions, methods of making and uses
    Patent number: 9205577
    Abstract: The present specification discloses porogen compositions comprising a core material and shell material, methods of making such porogen compositions, methods of forming such porous materials using such porogen compositions, biocompatible implantable devices comprising such porous materials, and methods of making such biocompatible implantable devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Futian Liu, Nicholas J. Manesis, Athene Wan Chie Chan, Xiaojie Yu
  • Dermal filler compositions including antioxidants
    Patent number: 9149422
    Abstract: Provided are injectable, hyaluronic acid-based hydrogel compositions including conjugated vitamins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Futian Liu, Xiaojie Yu, Nicholas J. Manesis
  • Porous materials, methods of making and uses
    Patent number: 9138309
    Abstract: The present specification discloses porous materials, methods of forming such porous materials, biocompatible implantable devices comprising such porous materials, and methods of making such biocompatible implantable devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Futian Liu, Nicholas J. Manesis, Alexei Goraltchouk, Dimitrios Stroumpoulis
  • Mucosal tissue adhesion via textured surface
    Patent number: 9138308
    Abstract: The present specification discloses porous materials, methods of forming such porous material, biocompatible implantable devices comprising such porous materials, and methods of making such biocompatible implantable devices. The porous material may be used to fix to the interior mucosal lining of a patient's gastrointestinal tract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: APOLLO ENDOSURGERY, INC.
    Inventors: Justin J. Schwab, Joseph S. Raven, Futian Liu
  • Porous materials, methods of making and uses
    Patent number: 9044897
    Abstract: The present specification discloses porous materials, methods of forming such porous materials, materials and devices comprising such porous materials, and methods of making such materials and devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas J. Manesis, Futian Liu
  • POROGEN COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MAKING AND USES
    Publication number: 20150057381
    Abstract: Provided are porogen compositions and methods of using such porogen compositions in the manufacture of porous materials, for example, porous silicone elastomers. The porogens generally include comprising a core material and shell material different from the core material. The porogens can be used to form a scaffold for making a resulting porous elastomer when the scaffold is removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Futian Liu, Nicholas J. Manesis, Xiaojie Yu, Athene Wan Chie Chan
  • POROUS MATERIALS, METHODS OF MAKING AND USES
    Publication number: 20150028510
    Abstract: The present specification discloses porous materials, methods of forming such porous materials, materials and devices comprising such porous materials, and methods of making such materials and devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Futian Liu, Nicholas J. Manesis, Alexei Goraltchouk, Dimitrios Stroumpoulis
  • Porous materials, methods of making and uses
    Patent number: 8889751
    Abstract: The present specification discloses porous materials, methods of forming such porous materials, materials and devices comprising such porous materials, and methods of making such materials and devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Futian Liu, Nicholas J. Manesis, Alexei Goraltchouk, Dimitrios Stroumpoulis
  • Porogen compositions, methods of making and uses
    Patent number: 8877822
    Abstract: Provided are porogen compositions and methods of using such porogen compositions in the manufacture of porous materials, for example, porous silicone elastomers. The porogens generally include comprising a core material and shell material different from the core material. The porogens can be used to form a scaffold for making a resulting porous elastomer when the scaffold is removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Futian Liu, Nicholas J. Manesis, Xiaojie Yu, Athene Wan Chie Chan
  • POROUS MATERIALS, METHODS OF MAKING AND USES
    Publication number: 20140179819
    Abstract: The present specification discloses porous materials, methods of forming such porous materials, biocompatible implantable devices comprising such porous materials, and methods of making such biocompatible implantable devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Futian Liu, Nicholas J. Manesis, Alexei Goraltchouk, Dimitrios Stroumpoulis
  • POROGEN COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MAKING AND USES
    Publication number: 20140154508
    Abstract: The present specification discloses porogen compositions comprising a core material and shell material, methods of making such porogen compositions, methods of forming such porous materials using such porogen compositions, biocompatible implantable devices comprising such porous materials, and methods of making such biocompatible implantable devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Futian Liu, Nicholas J. Manesis, Xiaojie Yu, Athene Wan Chie Chan
  • DERMAL FILLER HYDROGELS WITH VITAMIN A/CYCLODEXTRIN INCLUSION COMPLEXES
    Publication number: 20140094433
    Abstract: Compositions, such as hydrogel compositions, that include a hyaluronic acid, a vitamin A, and a cyclodextrin may be used as medical or cosmetic fillers, implants, or creams. For example, the compositions may be used as dermal fillers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Futian Liu, Xiaojie Yu, Nicholas J. Manesis
  • Porogen compositions, method of making and uses
    Patent number: 8685296
    Abstract: The present specification discloses porogen compositions comprising a core material and shell material, methods of making such porogen compositions, methods of forming such porous materials using such porogen compositions, biocompatible implantable devices comprising such porous materials, and methods of making such biocompatible implantable devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Futian Liu, Nicholas J. Manesis, Xiaojie Yu, Athene W. Chan
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR SELECTIVELY REMOVING POTASSIUM ION FROM THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT OF A MAMMAL
    Publication number: 20140044804
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment of ion imbalances using core-shell composites and compositions comprising such core-shell composites. In particular, the invention provides core-shell particles and compositions comprising potassium binding polymers, and core-shell particles and compositions comprising sodium binding polymers, and in each case, pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Methods of use of the polymeric and pharmaceutical compositions for therapeutic and/or prophylactic benefits are also disclosed. The compositions and methods of the invention offer improved approaches for treatment of hyperkalemia and other indications related to potassium ion homeostasis, and for treatment of hypertension and other indicates related to sodium ion homeostasis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Relypsa, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Cope, Paul Mansky, Futian Liu, Han-Ting Chang, Dominique Charmot, Eric Connor, Kalpesh Biyani, Mingjun Liu, Tony Kwok-Kong Mong, Yan Chen
  • Methods and compositions for selectively removing potassium ion from the gastrointestinal tract of a mammal
    Patent number: 8617609
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment of ion imbalances using core-shell composites and compositions comprising such core-shell composites. In particular, the invention provides core-shell particles and compositions comprising potassium binding polymers, and core-shell particles and compositions comprising sodium binding polymers, and in each case, pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Methods of use of the polymeric and pharmaceutical compositions for therapeutic and/or prophylactic benefits are also disclosed. The compositions and methods of the invention offer improved approaches for treatment of hyperkalemia and other indications related to potassium ion homeostasis, and for treatment of hypertension and other indicates related to sodium ion homeostasis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Relypsa, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Cope, Paul Mansky, Futian Liu, Han-Ting Chang, Dominique Charmot, Eric Connor, Kalpesh Biyani, Mingjun Liu, Tony Kwok-Kong Mong, Yan Chen
  • Methods for preparing core-shell composites having cross-linked shells and core-shell composites resulting therefrom
    Patent number: 8586097
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment of ion imbalances using core-shell composites and compositions comprising such core-shell composites. In particular, the invention provides core-shell particles and compositions comprising potassium binding polymers, and core-shell particles and compositions comprising sodium binding polymers, and in each case, pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Methods of use of the polymeric and pharmaceutical compositions for therapeutic and/or prophylactic benefits are also disclosed. The compositions and methods of the invention offer improved approaches for treatment of hyperkalemia and other indications related to potassium ion homeostasis, and for treatment of hypertension and other indicates related to sodium ion homeostasis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Relypsa, Inc.
    Inventors: Futian Liu, Han-Ting Chang, Dominique Charmot, Eric Connor, Paul Mansky, Mingjun Liu