Patents by Inventor Ho-Ngoc Nguyen

Ho-Ngoc Nguyen 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).

  • Patent number: 8349799
    Abstract: The invention discloses a pharmaceutical composition of bioactive nanoparticles composed of chitosan, poly-glutamic acid, and a bioactive agent for oral delivery. The chitosan-based nanoparticles are characterized with a positive surface charge and enhanced permeability for drug delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignees: GP Medical, Inc., National Tsing Hua University
    Inventors: Hsing-Wen Sung, Kiran Sonaje, Ho-Ngoc Nguyen, Er-Yuan Chuang, Hosheng Tu
  • Patent number: 8337811
    Abstract: The invention discloses a pharmaceutical composition of bioactive nanoparticles composed of chitosan, poly-glutamic acid, and a bioactive agent for oral delivery. The chitosan-based nanoparticles are characterized with a positive surface charge and enhanced permeability for oral drug delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignees: GP Medical, Inc., National Tsing Hua University
    Inventors: Hsing-Wen Sung, Kiran Sonaje, Ho-Ngoc Nguyen, Er-Yuan Chuang, Hosheng Tu
  • Patent number: 8257740
    Abstract: The invention discloses a composition of chitosan-shelled nanoparticles and methods of manufacturing. The chitosan-shelled nanoparticles are characterized with a positive surface charge and enhanced epithelial ermeability for oral drug delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignees: GP Medical, Inc., National Tsing Hua University
    Inventors: Hsing-Wen Sung, Kiran Sonaje, Ho-Ngoc Nguyen, Hosheng Tu
  • Publication number: 20120207845
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treating disorders or diseases of a tight junction comprising delivering a pharmaceutical composition of nanoparticles to the tight junction, wherein the nanoparticles consist of positively charged chitosan, a negatively charged substrate, optionally a zero-charge compound, and at least one bioactive agent for treating said disorders or diseases of the tight junction of an animal subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventors: Hsing-Wen Sung, Kiran Sonaje, Ho-Ngoc Nguyen, Er-Yuan Chuang, Hosheng Tu
  • Patent number: 8236752
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treating disorders or diseases of a tight junction comprising delivering a pharmaceutical composition of nanoparticles to the tight junction, wherein the nanoparticles consist of positively charged chitosan, a negatively charged substrate, optionally a zero-charge compound, and at least one bioactive agent for treating said disorders or diseases of the tight junction of an animal subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignees: GP Medical, Inc., National Tsing Hua University
    Inventors: Hsing-Wen Sung, Kiran Sonaje, Ho-Ngoc Nguyen, Er-Yuan Chuang, Hosheng Tu
  • Patent number: 8226928
    Abstract: The invention discloses nanoparticles composed of chitosan, poly-glutamic acid, and at least one bioactive agent, wherein the bioactive agent may include mitofusin 1, mitofusin 2, and/or anti-diabetic compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignees: GP Medical, Inc., National Tsing Hua University
    Inventors: Hsing-Wen Sung, Kiran Sonaje, Ho-Ngoc Nguyen, Ha Giang Thi Nguyen, Fang Yi Su, Er-Yuan Chuang, Hosheng Tu
  • Patent number: 8221795
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of managing a tumor of an animal subject comprising imaging the tumor by delivering a dosage of imaging nanoparticles to the tumor site, the imaging nanoparticles consisting of positively charged chitosan, optionally a zero-charge substance or bioactive agent, and a negatively charged substrate having gadolinium (Gd) chelated to the negatively charged substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignees: GP Medical, Inc., National Tsing Hua University
    Inventors: Hsing-Wen Sung, Kiran Sonaje, Ho-Ngoc Nguyen, Er-Yuan Chuang, Hosheng Tu
  • Patent number: 8202839
    Abstract: The invention discloses a pharmaceutical composition of bioactive nanoparticles composed of chitosan, poly-glutamic acid, and a bioactive agent for oral delivery. The chitosan-based nanoparticles are characterized with a positive surface charge and enhanced permeability for oral drug delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignees: GP Medical, Inc., National Tsing Hua University
    Inventors: Hsing-Wen Sung, Kiran Sonaje, Ho-Ngoc Nguyen, Er-Yuan Chuang, Hosheng Tu
  • Patent number: 8202508
    Abstract: The invention discloses a pharmaceutical composition of bioactive nanoparticles composed of chitosan, poly-glutamic acid, and a bioactive agent for oral delivery. The chitosan-based nanoparticles are characterized with a positive surface charge and enhanced permeability for oral drug delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignees: GP Medical, Inc., National Tsing Hua University
    Inventors: Hsing-Wen Sung, Kiran Sonaje, Ho-Ngoc Nguyen, Er-Yuan Chuang, Hosheng Tu
  • Patent number: 8192718
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treating disorders or diseases of a tight junction comprising delivering a pharmaceutical composition of nanoparticles to the tight junction, wherein the nanoparticles consist of positively charged chitosan, a negatively charged substrate, optionally a zero-charge compound, and at least one bioactive agent for treating said disorders or diseases of the tight junction of an animal subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignees: GP Medical, Inc., National Tsing Hua University
    Inventors: Hsing-Wen Sung, Kiran Sonaje, Ho-Ngoc Nguyen, Er-Yuan Chuang, Hosheng Tu
  • Patent number: 8119102
    Abstract: The invention discloses a pharmaceutical composition of bioactive nanoparticles composed of chitosan, poly-glutamic acid, and a bioactive agent for oral delivery. The chitosan-based nanoparticles are characterized with a positive surface charge and enhanced permeability for oral drug delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignees: GP Medical, Inc., National Tsing Hua University
    Inventors: Hsing-Wen Sung, Kiran Sonaje, Ho-Ngoc Nguyen, Hosheng Tu