Patents by Inventor Jiaxiang Tsao

Jiaxiang Tsao 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: 20230158044
    Abstract: The present invention relates to monolithic intravaginal rings comprising progesterone, methods of making, and uses thereof. The intravaginal rings comprise progesterone, a polysiloxane elastomer, and a pharmaceutically acceptable hydrocarbon or glycerol esters of a fatty acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Applicant: Ferring B.V.
    Inventors: Salah U. Ahmed, Jiaxiang TSAO, Anu MAHASHABDE, Diane D. HARRISON
  • Patent number: 11413294
    Abstract: The present invention relates to monolithic intravaginal rings comprising progesterone, methods of making, and uses thereof. The intravaginal rings comprise progesterone, a polysiloxane elastomer, and a pharmaceutically acceptable hydrocarbon or glycerol esters of a fatty acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: FERRING B.V.
    Inventors: Salah U. Ahmed, Jiaxiang Tsao, Anu Mahashabde, Diane D. Harrison
  • Publication number: 20200405732
    Abstract: The present invention relates to monolithic intravaginal rings comprising progesterone, methods of making, and uses thereof. The intravaginal rings comprise progesterone, a polysiloxane elastomer, and a pharmaceutically acceptable hydrocarbon or glycerol esters of a fatty acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Applicant: Ferring B.V.
    Inventors: Salah U. Ahmed, Jiaxiang TSAO, Anu MAHASHABDE, Diane D. HARRISON
  • Patent number: 10548904
    Abstract: The present invention relates to monolithic intravaginal rings comprising progesterone, methods of making, and uses thereof. The intravaginal rings comprise progesterone, a polysiloxane elastomer, and a pharmaceutically acceptable hydrocarbon or glycerol esters of a fatty acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: FERRING B.V.
    Inventors: Salah U. Ahmed, Jiaxiang Tsao, Anu Mahashabde, Diane D. Harrison
  • Patent number: 10537584
    Abstract: The present invention relates to monolithic intravaginal rings comprising progesterone, methods of making, and uses thereof. The intravaginal rings comprise progesterone, a polysiloxane elastomer, and a pharmaceutically acceptable hydrocarbon or glycerol esters of a fatty acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: FERRING B.V.
    Inventors: Salah U. Ahmed, Jiaxiang Tsao, Anu Mahashabde, Diane D. Harrison
  • Publication number: 20160279147
    Abstract: The present invention relates to monolithic intravaginal rings comprising progesterone, methods of making, and uses thereof. The intravaginal rings comprise progesterone, a polysiloxane elastomer, and a pharmaceutically acceptable hydrocarbon or glycerol esters of a fatty acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: FERRING B.V.
    Inventors: Salah U. AHMED, Jiaxiang TSAO, Anu MAHASHABDE, Diane D. HARRISON
  • Patent number: 8980304
    Abstract: The present invention relates to annular intravaginal devices comprising an aperture, methods of making, and uses thereof. The annular devices comprise an aperture extending into the device, the aperture having: (a) an interior diameter, and (b) an exterior entry diameter, wherein the exterior entry diameter of the aperture is less than the interior diameter of the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Teva Women's Health, Inc.
    Inventor: Jiaxiang Tsao
  • Publication number: 20140030311
    Abstract: The present invention relates to monolithic intravaginal rings comprising progesterone, methods of making, and uses thereof. The intravaginal rings comprise progesterone, a polysiloxane elastomer, and a pharmaceutically acceptable hydrocarbon or glycerol esters of a fatty acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: TEVA WOMEN'S HEALTH, INC.
    Inventors: Salah U. AHMED, Jiaxiang TSAO, Anu MAHASHABDE, Diane D. HARRISON
  • Patent number: 8580293
    Abstract: The present invention relates to monolithic intravaginal rings comprising progesterone, methods of making, and uses thereof. The intravaginal rings comprise progesterone, a polysiloxane elastomer, and a pharmaceutically acceptable hydrocarbon or glycerol esters of a fatty acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Teva Women's Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Salah U. Ahmed, Jiaxiang Tsao, Anu Mahashabde, Diane D. Harrison
  • Publication number: 20130269706
    Abstract: The present invention relates to annular intravaginal devices comprising an aperture, methods of making, and uses thereof. The annular devices comprise an aperture extending into the device, the aperture having: (a) an interior diameter, and (b) an exterior entry diameter, wherein the exterior entry diameter of the aperture is less than the interior diameter of the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: TEVA WOMEN'S HEALTH, INC.
    Inventor: Jiaxiang Tsao
  • Publication number: 20120107385
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of treating a condition associated with an overactive bladder, comprising administering to a female an intravaginal device, comprising: (a) an annular first matrix comprising a pocket and a pocket wall, wherein the pocket wall has a uniform thickness, and wherein the pocket wall encompasses the pocket; and (b) a second matrix comprising an anticholinergic agent located in the pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Anu Mahashabde, Jiaxiang Tsao
  • Publication number: 20120053534
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an intravaginal device comprising: (a) an annular first matrix comprising a pocket and a pocket wall, wherein the pocket wall has a uniform thickness, and wherein the pocket wall encompasses the pocket; and (b) a second matrix comprising an anticholinergic agent, wherein the second matrix is located in the pocket. The present invention is also directed to a method of making an intravaginal device, the method comprising: (a) placing a first matrix into a mold, the mold being shaped so as to form an annular intravaginal device comprising a pocket and a pocket wall, wherein the pocket wall has a uniform thickness, and wherein the pocket wall encompasses the pocket; (b) curing the first matrix; (c) placing a second matrix comprising an anticholinergic agent in the pocket; and (d) curing the second matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Anu Mahashabde, Jiaxiang Tsao
  • Publication number: 20100040671
    Abstract: The present invention relates to intravaginal devices having a rigid support, methods of making, and uses thereof. The devices comprise (a) a rigid support having a Shore A Hardness of at least about 20 and a tensile strength of at least about 1 MPa, (b) a matrix, and (c) an active agent dispersed in the matrix, wherein the support and the matrix are adjacent and wherein the device is annular.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventors: Salah U. AHMED, Jiaxiang Tsao
  • Publication number: 20090202612
    Abstract: The present invention relates to monolithic intravaginal rings comprising progesterone, methods of making, and uses thereof. The intravaginal rings comprise progesterone, a polysiloxane elastomer, and a pharmaceutically acceptable hydrocarbon or glycerol esters of a fatty acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventors: Salah U. AHMED, Jiaxiang Tsao, Anu Mahashabde, Diane D. Harrison