Patents by Inventor Leon Tai

Leon Tai 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).

  • Compounds for increasing the nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide in a subject and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 12552760
    Abstract: In accordance with the purpose(s) of the present disclosure, as embodied and broadly described herein, the disclosure, in one aspect, relates to compounds that increase the amount of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) in a subject. By raising the amount of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide in a subject, diseases associated with reduced levels of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide can be treated or prevented. In one aspect, raising the amount of NAD+ in a subject can reduce or ameliorate one or more symptoms of Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, Multiple sclerosis, amylotrophic lateral sclerosis, AIDS-induced dementia, or epilepsy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2026
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: Jesse Gordon-Blake, Tom G. Driver, Kiira Ratia, Gregory R. Thatcher, Victoria Weidig, Leon Tai
  • Krill oil composition enriched in LPC-DHA and LPC-EPA
    Patent number: 12427171
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising phosphatidylcholine derived compounds carrying an omega-3 fatty acid for use in prophylaxis or therapy, particularly when administered systemically. This invention further relates to a modified krill oil composition enriched in LPC-DHA and LPC-EPA, methods of making and methods of using to treat neurological and ocular disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2025
    Assignees: Aker BioMarine Human Ingredients AS, The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: Finn Myhren, Petter-Arnt Hals, Nils Hoem, Andreas Berg Storsve, Papasani V. Subbaiah, Poorna Yalagala, Sugasini Dhavamani, Leon Tai
  • KRILL OIL COMPOSITION ENRICHED IN LPC-DHA AND LPC-EPA
    Publication number: 20230364157
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising phosphatidylcholine derived compounds carrying an omega-3 fatty acid for use in prophylaxis or therapy, particularly when administered systemically. This invention further relates to a modified krill oil composition enriched in LPC-DHA and LPC-EPA, methods of making and methods of using to treat neurological and ocular disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Finn Myhren, Petter-Arnt Hals, Nils Hoem, Andreas Berg Storsve, Papasani V. Subbaiah, Poorna Yalagala, Sugasini Dhavamani, Leon Tai
  • COMPOUNDS FOR INCREASING THE NICOTINAMIDE ADENINE DINUCLEOTIDE IN A SUBJECT AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20230365521
    Abstract: In accordance with the purpose(s) of the present disclosure, as embodied and broadly described herein, the disclosure, in one aspect, relates to compounds that increase the amount of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) in a subject. By raising the amount of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide in a subject, diseases associated with reduced levels of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide can be treated or prevented. In one aspect, raising the amount of NAD+ in a subject can reduce or ameliorate one or more symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington’s disease, multiple sclerosis, amylotrophic lateral sclerosis, AIDS-induced dementia, or epilepsy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Jesse GORDON-BLAKE, Tom G. DRIVER, Kiira RATIA, Gregory R. THATCHER, Victoria WEIDIG, Leon TAI
  • Method of treating eye diseases with krill oil
    Patent number: 11744864
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising phosphatidylcholine derived compounds carrying an omega-3 fatty acid for use in prophylaxis or therapy, particularly when administered systemically. This invention further relates to a modified krill oil composition enriched in LPC-DHA and LPC-EPA, methods of making and methods of using to treat neurological and ocular disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
    Inventors: Finn Myhren, Petter-Arnt Hals, Nils Hoem, Andreas Berg Storsve, Papasani V. Subbaiah, Poorna Yalagala, Sugasini Dhavamani, Leon Tai
  • KRILL OIL COMPOSITION ENRICHED IN LPC-DHA AND LPC-EPA
    Publication number: 20210308193
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising phosphatidylcholine derived compounds carrying an omega-3 fatty acid for use in prophylaxis or therapy, particularly when administered systemically. This invention further relates to a modified krill oil composition enriched in LPC-DHA and LPC-EPA, methods of making and methods of using to treat neurological and ocular disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Finn Myhren, Petter-Arnt Hals, Nils Hoem, Andreas Berg Storsve, Papasani V. Subbaiah, Poorna Yalagala, Sugasini Dhavamani, Leon Tai