Patents by Inventor Grace Chao

Grace Chao 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).

  • Publication number: 20240091300
    Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions from reprogramming human glial cells into human neurons. The reprogramming is achieved using combinations of compounds that can modify signaling via Transforming growth factor beta (TGF-?), Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP), glycogen synthase kinase 3 (GSK-3), and ?-secretase/Notch pathways. The reprogramming is demonstrated using groups of three or four compounds that are chosen from the group thiazovivin, LDN193189, SB431542, TTNPB, CHIR99021, DAPT, VPA, SAG, purmorphamine. Reprogramming is demonstrated using the group of LDN193189/CHIR99021/DAPT, the group of B431542/CHIR99021/DAPT, the group of LDN193189/DAPT/SB431542, the group of LDN193189/CHIR99021/SB431542, a three drug combination of SB431542/CHIR99021/DAPT. Reprogramming using functional analogs of the compounds is also provided, as are pharmaceutical formulations that contain the drug combinations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: THE PENN STATE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Gong CHEN, Gang-Yi WU, Lei ZHANG, Jiu-Chao YIN, Hana YEH, Ning-Xin MA, Grace LEE
  • Publication number: 20240082414
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides human tumor necrosis factor alpha antibody glucocorticoid receptor agonist conjugates and methods of using the conjugates for the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Grace Chao, Joshua R Clayton, Jordan Scott Crampton, Yiqing Feng, Donmienne Doen Mun Leung, Songqing Na, Kristin Paige Newburn, Scott Charles Potter, Bharathi Ramamurthy, David John Stokell, Jacqueline M. Wurst, Jianghuai Xu
  • Publication number: 20230192837
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to antibodies that specifically bind soluble and membrane forms of human TNF?, compositions comprising such TNF? antibodies, and methods of using such TNF? antibodies and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Grace Chao, Yiqing Feng, Donmienne Doen Mun Leung, Songqing Na, Bharathi Ramamurthy, Jianghuai Xu
  • Patent number: 8350114
    Abstract: One exemplary embodiment can be a separation system. The separation system can include an adsorption zone, a rotary valve, a transition zone, and one or more pipes. Usually, the transition zone includes one or more lines communicating the rotary valve with the adsorption zone. The rotary valve alternatively may distribute an input of a feed or a desorbent to the adsorption zone or alternatively can receive an output of a raffinate or an extract from the adsorption zone in a line, and a remnant may remain in the line from a previous input or output. One or more pipes outside the transition zone communicating with the rotary valve can form at least one pipe volume receiving an input for dislodging a remnant or for receiving a remnant from the line. The remnant may be different from the input or output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Douglas G. Stewart, Grace Chao, Braden E. Smith, Stephen W. Sohn, Robert J. L. Noe
  • Patent number: 8211312
    Abstract: One exemplary embodiment can be a separation system. The separation system can include an adsorption zone, a rotary valve, a transition zone, and one or more pipes. Usually, the transition zone includes one or more lines communicating the rotary valve with the adsorption zone. The rotary valve alternatively may distribute an input of a feed or a desorbent to the adsorption zone or alternatively can receive an output of a raffinate or an extract from the adsorption zone in a line, and a remnant may remain in the line from a previous input or output. One or more pipes outside the transition zone communicating with the rotary valve can form at least one pipe volume receiving an input for dislodging a remnant or for receiving a remnant from the line. The remnant may be different from the input or output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Douglas George Stewart, Grace Chao, Braden E. Smith, Stephen W. Sohn, Robert J. L. Noe
  • Publication number: 20120090731
    Abstract: One exemplary embodiment can be a separation system. The separation system can include an adsorption zone, a rotary valve, a transition zone, and one or more pipes. Usually, the transition zone includes one or more lines communicating the rotary valve with the adsorption zone. The rotary valve alternatively may distribute an input of a feed or a desorbent to the adsorption zone or alternatively can receive an output of a raffinate or an extract from the adsorption zone in a line, and a remnant may remain in the line from a previous input or output. One or more pipes outside the transition zone communicating with the rotary valve can form at least one pipe volume receiving an input for dislodging a remnant or for receiving a remnant from the line. The remnant may be different from the input or output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Douglas George Stewart, Grace Chao, Braden E. Smith, Stephen W. Sohn, Robert J.L. Noe
  • Publication number: 20100249484
    Abstract: One exemplary embodiment can be a separation system. The separation system can include an adsorption zone, a rotary valve, a transition zone, and one or more pipes. Usually, the transition zone includes one or more lines communicating the rotary valve with the adsorption zone. The rotary valve alternatively may distribute an input of a feed or a desorbent to the adsorption zone or alternatively can receive an output of a raffinate or an extract from the adsorption zone in a line, and a remnant may remain in the line from a previous input or output. One or more pipes outside the transition zone communicating with the rotary valve can form at least one pipe volume receiving an input for dislodging a remnant or for receiving a remnant from the line. The remnant may be different from the input or output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Douglas George Stewart, Grace Chao, Braden E. Smith, Stephen W. Sohn, Robert J.L. Noe