Patents by Inventor John McCoy

John McCoy 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: 12533309
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed herein for inducing (up-regulating) the expression of sulfotransferases in the hair follicles, e.g., the scalp. Increasing sulfotransferase is beneficial for metabolizing pro-drugs that require sulfonation to be activated, e.g., minoxidil sulfate is the active metabolite of minoxidil. A method for combining the compositions described herein with topical minoxidil to enhance minoxidil treatment for androgenetic alopecia is described. Additional methods and compositions include the use of retinoid X receptor agonists, retinoic acid receptor agonists, and nuclear receptor agonists in an RXR-NR heterodimer. Additional methods and compositions include the use of a topical solution containing an alkalinizing agent or an alkalinizing agent used with a penetration enhancer for up-regulating the sulfonating capacity of hair bearing skin, hair follicles, and/or keratinocyte cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2026
    Assignee: Caring Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Ofer A. Goren, John McCoy
  • Patent number: 12527729
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed herein for inducing (up-regulating) the expression of sulfotransferases in the hair follicles, e.g., the scalp. Increasing sulfotransferase is beneficial for metabolizing pro-drugs that require sulfonation to be activated, e.g., minoxidil sulfate is the active metabolite of minoxidil. A method for combining the compositions described herein with topical minoxidil to enhance minoxidil treatment for androgenetic alopecia is described. Additional methods and compositions include the use of retinoid X receptor agonists, retinoic acid receptor agonists, and nuclear receptor agonists in an RXR-NR heterodimer. Additional methods and compositions include the use of a topical solution containing an alkalinizing agent or an alkalinizing agent used with a penetration enhancer for up-regulating the sulfonating capacity of hair bearing skin, hair follicles, and/or keratinocyte cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2026
    Assignee: Caring Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Ofer A. Goren, John McCoy
  • Publication number: 20250360128
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed herein for inducing (up-regulating) the expression and/or activity of sulfotransferases in the hair follicles, e.g., the scalp. Increasing sulfotransferase is beneficial for metabolizing pro-drugs that require sulfonation to be activated, e.g., minoxidil sulfate is the active metabolite of minoxidil. A method for combining the compositions described herein with topical minoxidil to enhance minoxidil treatment for androgenetic alopecia is described. Additional methods and compositions include the use of retinoid X receptor agonists, retinoic acid receptor agonists, and nuclear receptor agonists in an RXR-NR heterodimer. Additional methods and compositions include the use of a topical solution containing an alkalinizing agent or an alkalinizing agent used with a penetration enhancer for up-regulating the sulfonating capacity of hair bearing skin, hair follicles, and/or keratinocyte cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2023
    Publication date: November 27, 2025
    Inventors: Ofer A. GOREN, John MCCOY
  • Publication number: 20240091209
    Abstract: Compositions, methods and uses are disclosed herein for treating male and female hidradenitis suppurativa with anti-androgen medications. Clinical examples of treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa with proxalutamide are provided. The methods, uses and composition described can be applied as treatment to mitigate an outbreak of hidradenitis suppurativa or as a prophylactic to prevent the occurrence of hidradenitis suppurativa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: SUZHOU KINTOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Ofer A. GOREN, John MCCOY
  • Publication number: 20240009101
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed herein for inducing (up-regulating) the expression of sulfotransferases in the hair follicles, e.g., the scalp. Increasing sulfotransferase is beneficial for metabolizing pro-drugs that require sulfonation to be activated, e.g., minoxidil sulfate is the active metabolite of minoxidil. A method for combining the compositions described herein with topical minoxidil to enhance minoxidil treatment for androgenetic alopecia is described. Additional methods and compositions include the use of retinoid X receptor agonists, retinoic acid receptor agonists, and nuclear receptor agonists in an RXR-NR heterodimer. Additional methods and compositions include the use of a topical solution containing an alkalinizing agent or an alkalinizing agent used with a penetration enhancer for up-regulating the sulfonating capacity of hair bearing skin, hair follicles, and/or keratinocyte cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: JUPITER WELLNESS, INC.
    Inventors: Ofer A. Goren, John McCoy
  • Publication number: 20230404886
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed herein for inducing (up-regulating) the expression of sulfotransferases in the hair follicles, e.g., the scalp. Increasing sulfotransferase is beneficial for metabolizing pro-drugs that require sulfonation to be activated, e.g., minoxidil sulfate is the active metabolite of minoxidil. A method for combining the compositions described herein with topical minoxidil to enhance minoxidil treatment for androgenetic alopecia is described. Additional methods and compositions include the use of retinoid X receptor agonists, retinoic acid receptor agonists, and nuclear receptor agonists in an RXR-NR heterodimer. Additional methods and compositions include the use of a topical solution containing an alkalinizing agent or an alkalinizing agent used with a penetration enhancer for up-regulating the sulfonating capacity of hair bearing skin, hair follicles, and/or keratinocyte cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: JUPITER WELLNESS, INC.
    Inventors: Ofer A. Goren, John McCoy
  • Publication number: 20230374565
    Abstract: Apparatuses are disclosed for performing colorimetric assays with plucked human hair using a device adapted for that purpose. Also disclosed are methods for stabilizing a colorimetric chemical assay so that it can be transported and used as an at-home device for conducting a colorimetric chemical assay are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2022
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Ofer A. Goren, John McCoy
  • Patent number: 11766392
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed herein for inducing (up-regulating) the expression of sulfotransferases in the hair follicles, e.g., the scalp. Increasing sulfotransferase is beneficial for metabolizing pro-drugs that require sulfonation to be activated, e.g., minoxidil sulfate is the active metabolite of minoxidil. A method for combining the compositions described herein with topical minoxidil to enhance minoxidil treatment for androgenetic alopecia is described. Additional methods and compositions include the use of retinoid X receptor agonists, retinoic acid receptor agonists, and nuclear receptor agonists in an RXR?NR heterodimer. Additional methods and compositions include the use of a topical solution containing an alkalinizing agent or an alkalinizing agent used with a penetration enhancer for up-regulating the sulfonating capacity of hair bearing skin, hair follicles, and/or keratinocyte cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: JUPITER WELLNESS, INC.
    Inventors: Ofer A. Goren, John McCoy
  • Patent number: 11628132
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed herein for inducing (up-regulating) the expression of sulfotransferases in the hair follicles, e.g., the scalp. Increasing sulfotransferase is beneficial for metabolizing pro-drugs that require sulfonation to be activated, e.g., minoxidil sulfate is the active metabolite of minoxidil. A method for combining the compositions described herein with topical minoxidil to enhance minoxidil treatment for androgenetic alopecia is described. Additional methods and compositions include the use of retinoid X receptor agonists, retinoic acid receptor agonists, and nuclear receptor agonists in an RXR—NR heterodimer. Additional methods and compositions include the use of a topical solution containing an alkalinizing agent or an alkalinizing agent used with a penetration enhancer for up-regulating the sulfonating capacity of hair bearing skin, hair follicles, and/or keratinocyte cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: JUPITER WELLNESS, INC.
    Inventors: Ofer A. Goren, John McCoy
  • Patent number: 11571358
    Abstract: Described herein are interactive devices that mimic a portion of a human male and a female genitalia. The male device includes a unique bead drive assembly for providing an extending and retracting motion. Also included on the male device is a massager sub-assembly able to inflate and deflate while being able to slide along a shaft of the male device. The female device includes a clamshell constrictor having an inflation mechanism that is able to provide a squeezing motion as well as being able to slide back and forth within the body of the female device. Also disclosed herein are methods of communication and interaction between a pair of interactive devices or multiple interactive devices. Finally, methods of managing interactive sessions between multiple interactive devices are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Sparq Laboratories, LLC
    Inventors: Erik J. Shahoian, John McCoy, Lawrence E. Miller, David P. Bim-Merle, Francois W. Brahic, Kuan Li, David J. Gutierrez, Michael K. Wong, Darrel Q. Pham
  • Publication number: 20220296486
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed herein for inducing (up-regulating) the expression of sulfotransferases in the hair follicles, e.g., the scalp. Increasing sulfotransferase is beneficial for metabolizing pro-drugs that require sulfonation to be activated, e.g., minoxidil sulfate is the active metabolite of minoxidil. A method for combining the compositions described herein with topical minoxidil to enhance minoxidil treatment for androgenetic alopecia is described. Additional methods and compositions include the use of retinoid X receptor agonists, retinoic acid receptor agonists, and nuclear receptor agonists in an RXR-NR heterodimer. Additional methods and compositions include the use of a topical solution containing an alkalinizing agent or an alkalinizing agent used with a penetration enhancer for up-regulating the sulfonating capacity of hair bearing skin, hair follicles, and/or keratinocyte cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Ofer A. Goren, John McCoy
  • Patent number: 11337937
    Abstract: The present invention discloses compositions, methods, and systems of treating female sexual dysfunction by stimulating the contraction of the smooth muscle of the nipple. The smooth muscle in the nipple expresses trace amine associated receptors and thus can be contracted through a class of trace amine associated receptor agonists such as octopamine or tyramine, but any agent that promotes contraction of smooth muscle can be considered for the methods and compositions described herein. The contraction of the smooth muscle erects the nipple and increases female sexual arousal. The smooth muscle stimulatory compound can be formulated in a solution, foam, ointment, gel, spray, lotion, powder, topical cream, emulsion, slow release capsule or any similar method, compound, or delivery vehicle including a pre-wetted gauze or cotton pad. Additionally, the disclosed composition can be used to improve the quality of a sexual experience, e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Inventors: Ofer A. Goren, John McCoy
  • Patent number: 11338010
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and kits for treating, preventing, and diagnosing viral infection using an androgen mediated pathway are described. Additionally, methods and kits for guiding treatment of viral respiratory disease are described by a method for testing for polymorphisms in the androgen receptor gene. Further, systems and methods for treatment of viral respiratory disease with various anti-androgens is detailed. Finally, systems, methods, and kits for treating, preventing, and diagnosing SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) are presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: SUZHOU KINTOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Ofer A. Goren, John McCoy
  • Publication number: 20210315838
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes methods, systems, kits and compositions for treating, preventing and diagnosing viral infections, specifically SARS-CoV-2 infections, with an anti-androgen and anti-thyroid medication, a thyroid receptor antagonist, a TGF-? inhibitor or a combination thereof. The present disclosure also describes methods and compositions for the treatment of viral respiratory diseases, specifically SARS-CoV-2 infections, including anti-androgens, anti-thyroid medications, thyroid receptor antagonists, TGF-? inhibitors, RXR inhibitors, furin inhibitors or other agents to disrupt the androgen signaling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Ofer A. Goren, John McCoy
  • Publication number: 20210308030
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed herein for treating female pattern hair loss with phytoestrogens. A method for diagnosing subjects in need of a phytoestrogen treatment and guiding the application of a phytoestrogen treatment are also described. Additionally, a method for diagnosing a subject at high risk for female pattern hair loss who will likely respond to phytoestrogen prophylactic treatment is described. A method for combining the composition described herein with topical minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Ofer A. Goren, John McCoy
  • Publication number: 20210299209
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and kits for treating, preventing, and diagnosing viral infection using an androgen mediated pathway are described. Additionally, methods and kits for guiding treatment of viral respiratory disease are described by a method for testing for polymorphisms in the androgen receptor gene. Further, systems and methods for treatment of viral respiratory disease with various anti-androgens is detailed. Finally, systems, methods, and kits for treating, preventing, and diagnosing SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) are presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Ofer A. Goren, John McCoy
  • Publication number: 20210299207
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and kits for treating, preventing, and diagnosing viral infection using an androgen mediated pathway are described. Additionally, methods and kits for guiding treatment of viral respiratory disease are described by a method for testing for polymorphisms in the androgen receptor gene. Further, systems and methods for treatment of viral respiratory disease with various anti-androgens is detailed. Finally, systems, methods, and kits for treating, preventing, and diagnosing SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) are presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Ofer A. Goren, John McCoy
  • Publication number: 20210299101
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes methods, systems, kits and compositions for treating, preventing and diagnosing viral infections, specifically SARS-CoV-2 infections, with an anti-androgen and anti-thyroid medication, a thyroid receptor antagonist, a TGF-? inhibitor or a combination thereof. The present disclosure also describes methods and compositions for the treatment of viral respiratory diseases, specifically SARS-CoV-2 infections, including anti-androgens, anti-thyroid medications, thyroid receptor antagonists, TGF-? inhibitors, RXR inhibitors, furin inhibitors or other agents to disrupt the androgen signaling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Ofer A. Goren, John McCoy
  • Publication number: 20210299208
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and kits for treating, preventing, and diagnosing viral infection using an androgen mediated pathway are described. Additionally, methods and kits for guiding treatment of viral respiratory disease are described by a method for testing for polymorphisms in the androgen receptor gene. Further, systems and methods for treatment of viral respiratory disease with various anti-androgens is detailed. Finally, systems, methods, and kits for treating, preventing, and diagnosing SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) are presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Ofer A. Goren, John McCoy
  • Mug
    Patent number: D969554
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: NuOp Design
    Inventors: Frank Frisari, John McCoy