Patents by Inventor Jon Takemoto

Jon Takemoto 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).

  • Aminoglycosides: synthesis and use as antifungals
    Patent number: 8865665
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel aminoglycoside analogs having certain substituents at the 6 position of ring III which exhibit improved antifungal activity but possess minimal antibacterial properties. The compounds of the present invention are analogues of kanamycin A. Also provided are methods of synthesizing and methods of using the compounds of the present invention. The compounds of the present invention are useful in treating or preventing fungal disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Utah State University
    Inventors: Cheng-Wei T. Chang, Jon Takemoto
  • AMINOGLYCOSIDES: SYNTHESIS AND USE AS ANTIFUNGALS
    Publication number: 20120316125
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel aminoglycoside analogs having certain substituents at the 6 position of ring III which exhibit improved antifungal activity but possess minimal antibacterial properties. The compounds of the present invention are analogues of kanamycin A. Also provided are methods of synthesizing and methods of using the compounds of the present invention. The compounds of the present invention are useful in treating or preventing fungal disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Cheng-Wei Tom Chang, Jon Takemoto
  • Antimycotic rhamnolipid compositions and related methods of use
    Publication number: 20070191292
    Abstract: Antimycotic compositions comprising a rhamnolipid component and related methods of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: N.R. Gandhi, Victoria Skebba, Jon Takemoto, Mekki Bensaci
  • Method for making fungi compatible artificial snow
    Publication number: 20060248793
    Abstract: A method for eliminating the fungicidal activity that is inherent in bacterial solutions used as ice nucleating agents is described and involves raising the pH of ice nucleating bacteria solutions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventor: Jon Takemoto