Patents by Inventor MARGARET IP

MARGARET IP 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: 11690810
    Abstract: The present invention resides in the discovery that combined use of kuraridin (or any one of its analogs) and epicatechin gallate (ECG) can provide heightened level of antimicrobial activity, especially for the suppression of bacteria of the Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcal species. Compositions, kits, and methods for the combination use are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    Inventors: Margaret Ip, Kwok Pui Fung, Ping Chung Leung, Clara Bik San Lau, Quan Bin Han, Chung Lap Chan, Chit Tsui, Quande Wang
  • Publication number: 20200155641
    Abstract: The present invention resides in the discovery that combined use of kuraridin (or any one of its analogs) and epicatechin gallate (ECG) can provide heightened level of antimicrobial activity, especially for the suppression of bacteria of the Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcal species. Compositions, kits, and methods for the combination use are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: MARGARET IP, Kwok Pui Fung, Ping Chung Leung, Clara Bik San Lau, Quan Bin Han, Chung Lap Chan, Chit TSUI, Quande Wang