Patents by Inventor Heather K. Webb Hsu

Heather K. Webb Hsu 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: 20090270452
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds, compositions, and methods for enhancing smooth muscle function in a subject by administration of soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibitors and for treating subjects with smooth muscle disorders including erectile dysfunction, overactive bladder, uterine contractions and irritable bowel syndrome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: Heather K. Webb Hsu, Yi-Xin Wang, Le-Ning Zhang
  • Publication number: 20090247521
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods useful for a therapy using a class of urea or amide compounds and related compositions, wherein the compound is a soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibitor, for treating and ameliorating the symptoms of diseases related to endothelial dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Bhasker R. Aavula, Sampath-Kumar Anandan, Richard D. Gless, JR., Dinesh Patel, Gabor Rubanyi, Yi-Xin Wang, Heather K. Webb Hsu
  • Publication number: 20080200467
    Abstract: Disclosed are alpha keto amide and alpha hydroxy amide compounds and compositions that inhibit soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH), methods for preparing the compounds and compositions, and methods for treating patients with such compounds and compositions. The compounds, compositions, and methods are useful for treating a variety of sEH mediated diseases, including hypertensive, cardiovascular, inflammatory, pulmonary, and diabetic-related diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Dinesh Patel, Richard D. Gless, Heather K. Webb Hsu, Sampath Kumar Anandan, Bhaskar R. Aavula