Patents by Inventor Lai Hung Cindy Yang

Lai Hung Cindy Yang 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).

  • extracts, methods of isolating biologically-active compounds, and uses thereof
    Patent number: 9861604
    Abstract: The subject invention provides efficient and convenient methods of isolating 9-oxo-10E, 12E-octadecadienoic acid methyl ester (9-KODE methyl ester) from C. versicolor. In addition, the subject invention provides therapeutic uses of Coriolus versicolor extracts, biologically-active chemical substituents isolated from C. versicolor, as well as 9-KODE methyl ester and related compounds. In a preferred embodiment, the subject invention can be used to inhibit the metastatic spread of cancer cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignees: BAGI RESEARCH LIMITED, VERSITECH LIMITED
    Inventors: Allan Sik Yin Lau, Lai Hung Cindy Yang, Stanley Chi Chung Chik
  • Therapeutic methods for treating inflammation and immune system disorders
    Patent number: 9655877
    Abstract: The subject invention provides novel and advantageous materials and methods for treating neuroinflammation, neurodegenerative disease, and cerebrovascular disease by modulating TNF-? and/or nitric oxide production. Specifically exemplified herein is the therapeutic use of senkyunolide A (Sen A) and Z-ligustilide (Z-Lig), compounds isolated from traditional Chinese medicinal material Ligusticum chuanxiong (LCX).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignees: VERSITECH LIMITED, BAGI RESEARCH LIMITED
    Inventors: Allan Sik Yin Lau, Lai Hung Cindy Yang, Cho Tsun Or
  • Compounds and uses thereof for treating inflammation and modulating immune responses
    Patent number: 9216942
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, and compositions comprising these compounds, which have immunomodulatory activity and/or anti-inflammatory activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignees: BAGI RESEARCH LIMITED, VERSITECH LIMITED
    Inventors: Allan Sik Yin Lau, Lai Hung Cindy Yang, Stanley Chi Chung Chik
  • Compounds and uses thereof for treating inflammation and modulating immune responses
    Patent number: 9174916
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, and compositions comprising these compounds, which have immunomodulatory activity and/or anti-inflammatory activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignees: VERSITECH LIMITED, BAGI RESEARCH LIMITED
    Inventors: Allan Sy Lau, Lai Hung Cindy Yang, Chi Chung Stanley Chik, Chun Bong James Li
  • Materials and methods for prevention and treatment of viral infections
    Patent number: 9156871
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel and advantageous materials and methods for preventing and treating viral infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignees: BAGI RESEARCH LIMITED, VERSITECH LIMITED
    Inventors: Allan Sik Yin Lau, Lai Hung Cindy Yang
  • CORIOLUS VERSICOLOR EXTRACTS, METHODS OF ISOLATING BIOLOGICALLY-ACTIVE COMPOUNDS, AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140364499
    Abstract: The subject invention provides efficient and convenient methods of isolating 9-oxo-10E, 12E-octadecadienoic acid methyl ester (9-KODE methyl ester) from C. versicolor. In addition, the subject invention provides therapeutic uses of Coriolus versicolor extracts, biologically-active chemical substituents isolated from C. versicolor, as well as 9-KODE methyl ester and related compounds. In a preferred embodiment, the subject invention can be used to inhibit the metastatic spread of cancer cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Allan Sik Yin LAU, Lai Hung Cindy YANG, Stanley Chi Chung CHIK
  • NOVEL COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF FOR TREATING INFLAMMATION AND MODULATING IMMUNE RESPONSES
    Publication number: 20140255450
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, and compositions comprising these compounds, which have immunomodulatory activity and/or anti-inflammatory activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicants: VERSITECH LIMITED, PURAPHARM COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: ALLAN SY LAU, LAI HUNG CINDY YANG, CHI CHUNG STANLEY CHIK, CHUN BONG JAMES LI
  • Efficient isolation of cimiracemate A, and methods of use
    Patent number: 8633332
    Abstract: A method for isolating cimiracemate A from a Cimicifuga species is disclosed, comprising the steps of a) providing a sufficient quantity of raw materials from the Cimicifuga species, b) mixing the raw materials from the Cimicifuga species with an aqueous polar solvent at a temperature of about 20° C. to about 28° C. to obtain a solvent extract comprising cimiracemate A, and c) isolating cimiracemate A from the solvent extract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignees: Purapharm Company Limited, Versitech Limited
    Inventors: Lai Hung Cindy Yang, Allan Sy Lau
  • MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF VIRAL INFECTIONS
    Publication number: 20130281393
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel and advantageous materials and methods for preventing and treating viral infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicants: VERSITECH LIMITED, PURAPHARM COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: ALLAN SIK YIN LAU, LAI HUNG CINDY YANG
  • CORIOLUS VERSICOLOR EXTRACTS, METHODS OF ISOLATING BIOLOGICALLY-ACTIVE COMPOUNDS, AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130274333
    Abstract: The subject invention provides efficient and convenient methods of isolating 9-oxo-10E, 12E-octadecadienoic acid methyl ester (9-KODE methyl ester) from C. versicolor. In addition, the subject invention provides therapeutic uses of Coriolus versicolor extracts, biologically-active chemical substituents isolated from C. versicolor, as well as 9-KODE methyl ester and related compounds. In a preferred embodiment, the subject invention can be used to inhibit the metastatic spread of cancer cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicants: VERSITECH LIMITED, PURAPHARM COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: ALLAN SIK YIN LAU, LAI HUNG CINDY YANG, STANLEY CHI CHUNG CHIK
  • COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF FOR TREATING INFLAMMATION AND MODULATING IMMUNE RESPONSES
    Publication number: 20130237599
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, and compositions comprising these compounds, which have immunomodulatory activity and/or anti-inflammatory activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicants: VERSITECH LIMITED, PURAPHARM COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: ALLAN SIK YIN LAU, LAI HUNG CINDY YANG, STANLEY CHI CHUNG CHIK
  • Compounds and uses thereof for treating inflammation and modulating immune responses
    Patent number: 8377987
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, and compositions comprising these compounds, which have immunomodulatory activity and/or anti-inflammatory activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignees: PuraPharm Company Limited, Versitech Limited
    Inventors: Allan Sy Lau, Lai Hung Cindy Yang, Chi Chung Stanley Chik, Chun Bong James Li
  • Materials and Methods for Prevention and Treatment of Viral Infections
    Publication number: 20130029923
    Abstract: The subject invention provides a novel and advantageous method for preventing and treating viral infection. Specifically exemplified herein are therapeutic uses of forsythoside A and jacaranone, compounds isolated from traditional Chinese medicinal material such as Fructus forsythiae (Lian Qiao). Also provided is use of a Yin Qiao San composition for preventing and treating viral infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventors: Allan Sik-Yin Lau, Lai Hung Cindy Yang, Anna Hing-Yee Law
  • EFFICIENT ISOLATION OF CIMIRACEMATE A, AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20120190882
    Abstract: A method for isolating cimiracemate A from a Cimicifuga species is disclosed, comprising the steps of a) providing a sufficient quantity of raw materials from the Cimicifuga species, b) mixing the raw materials from the Cimicifuga species with an aqueous polar solvent at a temperature of about 20° C. to about 28° C. to obtain a solvent extract comprising cimiracemate A, and c) isolating cimiracemate A from the solvent extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Lai Hung Cindy Yang, Allan Sy Lau
  • Novel Therapeutic Methods for Treating Inflammation and Immune System Disorders
    Publication number: 20110177106
    Abstract: The subject invention provides novel and advantageous materials and methods for treating neuroinflammation, neurodegenerative disease, and cerebrovascular disease by modulating TNF-? and/or nitric oxide production. Specifically exemplified herein is the therapeutic use of senkyunolide A (Sen A) and Z-ligustilide (Z-Lig), compounds isolated from traditional Chinese medicinal material Ligusticum chuanxiong (LCX).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: Allan Sik Yin LAU, Lai Hung Cindy YANG, Cho Tsun OR
  • Novel Compounds and Uses Thereof for Treating Inflammation and Modulating Immune Responses
    Publication number: 20100184856
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, and compositions comprising these compounds, which have immunomodulatory activity and/or anti-inflammatory activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventors: Allan Sy Lau, Lai Hung Cindy Yang, Chi Chung Stanley Chik, Chun Bong James Li