Patents by Inventor Hongming Chen
Hongming Chen 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).
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Publication number: 20240115508Abstract: Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods involve making mucus-penetrating particles (MPP) without any polymeric carriers, or with minimal use of polymeric carriers. The compositions and methods may include, in some embodiments, modifying the surface coatings of particles formed of pharmaceutical agents that have a low water solubility. Such methods and compositions can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for administration routes involving the particles passing through a mucosal barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Alexey Popov, Elizabeth M. Enlow, James Bourassa, Colin R. Gardner, Hongming Chen, Laura M. Ensign, Samuel K. Lai, Tao Yu, Justin Hanes, Ming Yang
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Patent number: 11872318Abstract: Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods involve making mucus-penetrating particles (MPP) without any polymeric carriers, or with minimal use of polymeric carriers. The compositions and methods may include, in some embodiments, modifying the surface coatings of particles formed of pharmaceutical agents that have a low water solubility. Such methods and compositions can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for administration routes involving the particles passing through a mucosal barrier.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2023Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: The Johns Hopkins UniversityInventors: Alexey Popov, Elizabeth M. Enlow, James Bourassa, Colin R. Gardner, Hongming Chen, Laura M. Ensign, Samuel K. Lai, Tao Yu, Justin Hanes, Ming Yang
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Publication number: 20230201111Abstract: Particles, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. The particles, compositions, and methods may be used, in some instances, for ophthalmic and/or other applications. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods may involve modifying the surface coatings of particles, such as particles of pharmaceutical agents that have a low aqueous solubility. Such compositions and methods can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for ophthalmic applications, and may be used for delivering pharmaceutical agents to the front of the eye and/or the back of the eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Alexey Popov, Elizabeth M. Enlow, Hongming Chen, James Bourassa
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Publication number: 20230157965Abstract: Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods involve making mucus-penetrating particles (MPP) without any polymeric carriers, or with minimal use of polymeric carriers. The compositions and methods may include, in some embodiments, modifying the surface coatings of particles formed of pharmaceutical agents that have a low water solubility. Such methods and compositions can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for administration routes involving the particles passing through a mucosal barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2023Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventors: Alexey Popov, Elizabeth M. Enlow, James Bourassa, Colin R. Gardner, Hongming Chen, Laura M. Ensign, Samuel K. Lai, Tao Yu, Justin Hanes, Ming Yang
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Patent number: 11642317Abstract: Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods involve making mucus-penetrating particles (MPP) without any polymeric carriers, or with minimal use of polymeric carriers. The compositions and methods may include, in some embodiments, modifying the surface coatings of particles formed of pharmaceutical agents that have a low water solubility. Such methods and compositions can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for administration routes involving the particles passing through a mucosal barrier.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2020Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: The Johns Hopkins UniversityInventors: Alexey Popov, Elizabeth M. Enlow, James Bourassa, Colin R. Gardner, Hongming Chen, Laura M. Ensign, Samuel K. Lai, Tao Yu, Justin Hanes, Ming Yang
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Patent number: 11596599Abstract: Particles, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. The particles, compositions, and methods may be used, in some instances, for ophthalmic and/or other applications. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods may involve modifying the surface coatings of particles, such as particles of pharmaceutical agents that have a low aqueous solubility. Such compositions and methods can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for ophthalmic applications, and may be used for delivering pharmaceutical agents to the front of the eye and/or the back of the eye.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2021Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: The Johns Hopkins UniversityInventors: Alexey Popov, Elizabeth M. Enlow, Hongming Chen, James Bourassa
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Patent number: 11219596Abstract: Particles, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. The particles, compositions, and methods may be used, in some instances, for ophthalmic and/or other applications. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods may involve modifying the surface coatings of particles, such as particles of pharmaceutical agents that have a low aqueous solubility. Such compositions and methods can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for ophthalmic applications, and may be used for delivering pharmaceutical agents to the front of the eye and/or the back of the eye.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2021Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: The Johns Hopkins UniversityInventors: Alexey Popov, Elizabeth M. Enlow, Hongming Chen, James Bourassa
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Patent number: 11219597Abstract: Particles, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. The particles, compositions, and methods may be used, in some instances, for ophthalmic and/or other applications. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods may involve modifying the surface coatings of particles, such as particles of pharmaceutical agents that have a low aqueous solubility. Such compositions and methods can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for ophthalmic applications, and may be used for delivering pharmaceutical agents to the front of the eye and/or the back of the eye.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2021Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: The Johns Hopkins UniversityInventors: Alexey Popov, Elizabeth M. Enlow, Hongming Chen, James Bourassa
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Publication number: 20210386661Abstract: Particles, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. The particles, compositions, and methods may be used, in some instances, for ophthalmic and/or other applications. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods may involve modifying the surface coatings of particles, such as particles of pharmaceutical agents that have a low aqueous solubility. Such compositions and methods can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for ophthalmic applications, and may be used for delivering pharmaceutical agents to the front of the eye and/or the back of the eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2021Publication date: December 16, 2021Inventors: Alexey Popov, Elizabeth M. Enlow, Hongming Chen, James Bourassa
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Publication number: 20210332048Abstract: The present invention provides novel derivative of ?-lactam antibiotics, such as meropenem. The inventive compounds include compounds of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs, co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives, and prodrugs thereof. Also provided are particles (e.g., nanoparticles) and pharmaceutical compositions thereof that are mucus penetrating. The inventive particles and pharmaceutical compositions may be useful in delivering an inventive compound to the respiratory tract of a subject. The invention further provides methods of using and kits including the inventive compounds, particles thereof, and/or pharmaceutical compositions thereof for treating and/or preventing a pulmonary disease (e.g., a respiratory tract infection).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Inventors: Winston Zapanta Ong, Pawel Wojciech Nowak, Jinsoo Kim, Elizabeth M. Enlow, James Bourassa, Yen Cu, Alexey Popov, Hongming Chen
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Patent number: 11091487Abstract: The present invention provides novel derivative of ?-lactam antibiotics, such as meropenem. The inventive compounds include compounds of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs, co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives, and prodrugs thereof. Also provided are particles (e.g., nanoparticles) and pharmaceutical compositions thereof that are mucus penetrating. The inventive particles and pharmaceutical compositions may be useful in delivering an inventive compound to the respiratory tract of a subject. The invention further provides methods of using and kits including the inventive compounds, particles thereof, and/or pharmaceutical compositions thereof for treating and/or preventing a pulmonary disease (e.g., a respiratory tract infection).Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Winston Zapanta Ong, Pawel Wojciech Nowak, Jinsoo Kim, Elizabeth M. Enlow, James Bourassa, Yen Cu, Alexey Popov, Hongming Chen
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Publication number: 20210228482Abstract: Particles, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. The particles, compositions, and methods may be used, in some instances, for ophthalmic and/or other applications. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods may involve modifying the surface coatings of particles, such as particles of pharmaceutical agents that have a low aqueous solubility. Such compositions and methods can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for ophthalmic applications, and may be used for delivering pharmaceutical agents to the front of the eye and/or the back of the eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: Alexey Popov, Elizabeth M. Enlow, Hongming Chen, James Bourassa
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Publication number: 20210228481Abstract: Particles, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. The particles, compositions, and methods may be used, in some instances, for ophthalmic and/or other applications. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods may involve modifying the surface coatings of particles, such as particles of pharmaceutical agents that have a low aqueous solubility. Such compositions and methods can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for ophthalmic applications, and may be used for delivering pharmaceutical agents to the front of the eye and/or the back of the eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: Alexey Popov, Elizabeth M. Enlow, Hongming Chen, James Bourassa
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Publication number: 20210128483Abstract: Nanocrystals, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods involve making mucus-penetrating particles (MPP) without any polymeric carriers, or with minimal use of polymeric carriers. The compositions and methods may include, in some embodiments, modifying the surface coatings of particles formed of pharmaceutical agents that have a low water solubility. Such methods and compositions can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for administration routes involving the particles passing through a mucosal barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2020Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: Alexey Popov, Elizabeth M. Enlow, James Bourassa, Colin R. Gardner, Hongming Chen, Laura M. Ensign, Samuel K. Lai, Tao Yu, Justin Hanes, Ming Yang
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Patent number: 10995072Abstract: The present application relates to certain substituted imidazole compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and methods of using them, including methods for treating pain, musculoskeletal inflammation, neuroinflammatory disorders, airway inflammation, itch, dermatitis, colitis and related conditions.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2019Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: Heptares Therapeutics LimitedInventors: John Graham Cumming, Frank Xinhe Wu, Karl Henrik Edman, Hongming Chen, Dean Gordon Brown, Roland Werner Burli, Shawn Donald Johnstone, Giles Albert Brown, Benjamin Gerald Tehan, Barry John Teobald, Miles Stuart Congreve
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Patent number: 10993908Abstract: Particles, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. The particles, compositions, and methods may be used, in some instances, for ophthalmic and/or other applications. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods may involve modifying the surface coatings of particles, such as particles of pharmaceutical agents that have a low aqueous solubility. Such compositions and methods can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for ophthalmic applications, and may be used for delivering pharmaceutical agents to the front of the eye and/or the back of the eye.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2020Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: The Johns Hopkins UniversityInventors: Alexey Popov, Elizabeth M. Enlow, Hongming Chen, James Bourassa
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Patent number: 10982296Abstract: An aluminium-zinc-hot-dipped and colour-coated steel plate having yield strength of ?500 MPa and a high elongation and a manufacturing method thereof, with the chemical components in mass percentage of a substrate of the steel plate being: 0.07-0.15% of C, 0.02-0.5% of Si, 1.3-1.8% of Mn, N?0.004%, S?0.01%, Ti?0.15%, Nb?0.050%, and the balance being Fe and other inevitable impurities, and meanwhile satisfying the conditions of: (C+Mn/6)?0.3%; Mn/S?150; Nb satisfying 0.01%?(Nb-0.22C-1.1N)?0.05% where no Ti is contained; Ti satisfying 0.5?Ti/C?1.5 where no Nb is contained; and 0.04%?(Ti+Nb)?0.2% where Ti and Nb are added in combination. The steel plate has a tensile strength of ?550 MPa, an elongation after fracture of ?15%, a good strength and toughness and an excellent corrosion resistance.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2016Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jun Li, Dechao Xu, Xin Liu, Zhilong Ding, Yuling Ren, Xuewei Ye, Hengfa Hu, Hongming Chen
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Patent number: 10945948Abstract: Particles, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. The particles, compositions, and methods may be used, in some instances, for ophthalmic and/or other applications. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods may involve modifying the surface coatings of particles, such as particles of pharmaceutical agents that have a low aqueous solubility. Such compositions and methods can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for ophthalmic applications, and may be used for delivering pharmaceutical agents to the front of the eye and/or the back of the eye.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2020Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: The Johns Hopkins UniversityInventors: Alexey Popov, Elizabeth M. Enlow, Hongming Chen, James Bourassa
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Patent number: 10940108Abstract: Particles, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. The particles, compositions, and methods may be used, in some instances, for ophthalmic and/or other applications. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods may involve modifying the surface coatings of particles, such as particles of pharmaceutical agents that have a low aqueous solubility. Such compositions and methods can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for ophthalmic applications, and may be used for delivering pharmaceutical agents to the front of the eye and/or the back of the eye.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2020Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: The Johns Hopkins UniversityInventors: Alexey Popov, Elizabeth M. Enlow, Hongming Chen, James Bourassa
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Publication number: 20210052489Abstract: Particles, compositions, and methods that aid particle transport in mucus are provided. The particles, compositions, and methods may be used, in some instances, for ophthalmic and/or other applications. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods may involve modifying the surface coatings of particles, such as particles of pharmaceutical agents that have a low aqueous solubility. Such compositions and methods can be used to achieve efficient transport of particles of pharmaceutical agents though mucus barriers in the body for a wide spectrum of applications, including drug delivery, imaging, and diagnostic applications. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition including such particles is well-suited for ophthalmic applications, and may be used for delivering pharmaceutical agents to the front of the eye and/or the back of the eye.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Alexey Popov, Elizabeth M. Enlow, Hongming Chen, James Bourassa