Patents by Inventor Mei-Feng Hong
Mei-Feng Hong 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).
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Publication number: 20200222304Abstract: The present disclosure provides a mixture of sugar apple and rosemary extracts, optionally in combination with prickly ash extract, for use as skin care compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Applicant: Unigen, Inc.Inventors: Lidia Alfaro Brownell, Min Chu, Brandon Corneliusen, Mei-Feng Hong, Ji-Hye Hwang, Eu-Jin Hyun, Qi Jia, Ping Jiao, Mi-Ran Kim, Bo-Su Lee, Young-Chul Lee, Jeong-Bum Nam, Mi-Sun Oh, Mesfin Yimam
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Patent number: 10603270Abstract: The present disclosure provides a mixture of sugar apple and rosemary extracts, optionally in combination with prickly ash extract, for use as skin care compositions.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2014Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Unigen, Inc.Inventors: Lidia Alfaro Brownell, Min Chu, Brandon Corneliusen, Mei-Feng Hong, Ji-Hye Hwang, Eu-Jin Hyun, Qi Jia, Ping Jiao, Mi-Ran Kim, Bo-Su Lee, Young-Chul Lee, Jeong-Bum Nam, Mi-Sun Oh, Mesfin Yimam
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Publication number: 20200030256Abstract: Methods for treating excess pigmentation, including treatment of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), are disclosed. The disclosed methods comprise administration of a composition comprising bakuchiol substantially free of furanocoumarins to a mammal. Compositions comprising bakuchiol and methods for their preparation are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Applicant: Unigen, Inc.Inventors: Mei Feng Hong, Qi Jia, Lidia Alfaro Brownell
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Patent number: 10434073Abstract: Methods for treating excess pigmentation, including treatment of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), are disclosed. The disclosed methods comprise administration of a composition comprising bakuchiol substantially free of furanocoumarins to a mammal. Compositions comprising bakuchiol and methods for their preparation are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2017Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Unigen, Inc.Inventors: Mei Feng Hong, Qi Jia, Lidia Alfaro Brownell
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Publication number: 20180099019Abstract: The present disclosure provides Diels-Alder adducts of chalcone and prenylphenyl moieties capable of modulating the activity of cannabinoid receptors, and to oligomers of flavan-3-ol capable of modulating fat absorption and storage. Such Diels-Alder adducts of chalcone and prenylphenyl moieties or oligomers of flavan-3-ol can optionally be used in combination with other weight management agents, such as anorectic agents, a lipase inhibitors, other cannabinoid receptor modulators, psychotropic agents, insulin sensitizers, stimulants, or satiety agents, as well as to methods of use thereof such as treating or preventing weight gain or obesity, promoting weight loss, appetite suppression, modifying satiety, or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Applicants: Unigen, Inc., Unigen, Inc.Inventors: Lidia Alfaro Brownell, Byong-II Choi, Brandon Corneliusen, Mei-Feng Hong, Eu-Jin Hyun, QI Jia, Ping Jiao, Hyun-Jin Kim, Mi-Ran Kim, Tae-Woo Kim, Bo-Su Lee, Young-Chul Lee, Jeong-Bum Nam, Mesfin Yimam, Ji-Hye Hwang, Mi-Sun Oh
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Publication number: 20180055899Abstract: The present disclosure provides mixtures of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both capable of useful for promoting, managing or improving bone health, cartilage health or both, or for preventing or treating a bone disorder, cartilage disorder or both. Such a mixture of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both can optionally be used in combination with other bone and cartilage management agents, such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, boron, vitamin D, vitamin K, glucosamine and/or chondroitin compounds, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents/analgesics, COX/LOX inhibiting agents, neuropathic pain relief agents, or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Applicants: Unigen, Inc., Unigen, Inc.Inventors: Lidia Alfaro Brownell, Min Chu, Mei-Feng Hong, Eu-Jin Hyun, Qi Jia, Ping Jiao, Hyun-Jin Kim, Mi-Ran Kim, Tae-Woo Kim, Young-Chul Lee, Jeong-Bum Nam, Mesfin Yimam
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Patent number: 9844576Abstract: The present disclosure provides Diels-Alder adducts of chalcone and prenylphenyl moieties capable of modulating the activity of cannabinoid receptors, and to oligomers of flavan-3-ol capable of modulating fat absorption and storage. Such Diels-Alder adducts of chalcone and prenylphenyl moieties or oligomers of flavan-3-ol can optionally be used in combination with other weight management agents, such as anorectic agents, a lipase inhibitors, other cannabinoid receptor modulators, psychotropic agents, insulin sensitizers, stimulants, or satiety agents, as well as to methods of use thereof such as treating or preventing weight gain or obesity, promoting weight loss, appetite suppression, modifying satiety, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2013Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignees: Unigen, Inc., Unigen, Inc.Inventors: Lidia Alfaro Brownell, Byong-Il Choi, Brandon Corneliusen, Mei-Feng Hong, Eu-Jin Hyun, Qi Jia, Ping Jiao, Hyun-Jin Kim, Mi-Ran Kim, Tae-Woo Kim, Bo-Su Lee, Young-Chul Lee, Jeong-Bum Nam, Mesfin Yimam, Ji-Hye Hwang, Mi-Sun Oh
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Publication number: 20170348250Abstract: Methods for treating excess pigmentation, including treatment of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), are disclosed. The disclosed methods comprise administration of a composition comprising bakuchiol substantially free of furanocoumarins to a mammal. Compositions comprising bakuchiol and methods for their preparation are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Inventors: Mei Feng Hong, Qi Jia, Lidia Alfaro Brownell
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Patent number: 9717770Abstract: The present disclosure provides mixtures of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both capable of useful for promoting, managing or improving bone health, cartilage health or both, or for preventing or treating a bone disorder, cartilage disorder or both. Such a mixture of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both can optionally be used in combination with other bone and cartilage management agents, such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, boron, vitamin D, vitamin K, glucosamine and/or chondroitin compounds, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents/analgesics, COX/LOX inhibiting agents, neuropathic pain relief agents, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2015Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Unigen, Inc.Inventors: Lidia Alfaro Brownell, Min Chu, Mei-Feng Hong, Eu-Jin Hyun, Qi Jia, Ping Jiao, Hyun-Jin Kim, Mi-Ran Kim, Tae-Woo Kim, Young-Chul Lee, Jeong-Bum Nam, Mesfin Yimam
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Patent number: 9713596Abstract: Methods for treating excess pigmentation, including treatment of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), are disclosed. The disclosed methods comprise administration of a composition comprising bakuchiol substantially free of furanocoumarins to a mammal. Compositions comprising bakuchiol and methods for their preparation are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2012Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: Unigen, Inc.Inventors: Mei Feng Hong, Qi Jia, Lidia Alfaro Brownell
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Publication number: 20170173162Abstract: Compositions are disclosed herein that comprise a mixture of at least one Albizia extract and a Magnolia extract. In some embodiments, the composition comprises a mixture of at least one Albizia extract enriched for one or more macrocyclic alkaloids and at least one Magnolia extract enrich for one or more lignans.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2016Publication date: June 22, 2017Applicant: Unigen, Inc.Inventors: Ping Jiao, Misun Kim, Mei Feng Hong, Qi Jia
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Publication number: 20170035829Abstract: Compositions and methods for treatment of and maintaining the health of the liver are disclosed that include a mixture of plant extracts, wherein the plant extracts comprise at least one Myristica extract, at least one Astragalus extract, and at least one Schizandra extract. Compositions and methods for treatment of and maintaining the health of the liver are disclosed that include a mixture of plant extracts, wherein the plant extracts comprise at least one Myristica extract enriched for one or more lignans, including phenylpropanoids, dimers and polymers, at least one Astragalus extract enriched for one or more polysaccharides and triterpenoids, and at least one Schizandra extract enriched for one or more lignans and organic acids. Compositions and methods for treatment of and maintaining the health of the liver are disclosed that include a mixture of plant extracts, wherein the plant extracts comprise at least one Myristica extract, at least one Astragalus extract, and at least one Poria extract.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Applicant: Unigen, Inc.Inventors: Qi Jia, Mesfin Yimam, Ping Jiao, Mei Feng Hong, Breanna Moore
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Publication number: 20170014461Abstract: Compositions and methods for treatment of and maintaining the health of the liver are disclosed that include a mixture of plant extracts, wherein the plant extracts comprise at least one Artemisia extract, at least one Aloe gel powder, and at least one Schizandra extract. Compositions and methods for treatment of and maintaining the health of the liver are disclosed that include a mixture of plant extracts, wherein the plant extracts comprise at least one Artemisia extract enriched for at least one polymer or biopolymer, at least one Aloe gel powder enriched for at least one chromone, and at least one Schizandra extract enriched for at least one lignan and organic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: Unigen, Inc.Inventors: Qi Jia, Mesfin Yimam, Ping Jiao, Mei Feng Hong, Breanna Moore
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Publication number: 20160263013Abstract: The present disclosure provides a mixture of sugar apple and rosemary extracts, optionally in combination with prickly ash extract, for use as skin care compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2014Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicants: Unigen, Inc., Unigen, Inc.Inventors: Lidia Alfaro Brownell, Min Chu, Brandon Corneliusen, Mei-Feng Hong, Ji-Hye Hwang, Eu-Jin Hyun, Qi Jia, Ping Jiao, Mi-Ran Kim, Bo-Su Lee, Young-Chul Lee, Jeong-Bum Nam, Mi-Sun Oh, Mesfin Yimam
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Publication number: 20160067296Abstract: The present disclosure provides mixtures of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both capable of modulating joint inflammation, joint pain, joint stiffness, cartilage degradation, or improving mobility, range of motion, flexibility, joint physical function, or any combination thereof. Such a mixture of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both can optionally be used in combination with other joint management agents, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents/analgesics, COX/LOX inhibiting agents, glucosamine compounds, neuropathic pain relief agents, or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: UNIGEN, INC.Inventors: Lidia Alfaro Brownell, Min Chu, Mei-Feng Hong, Eu-Jin Hyun, Qi Jia, Ping Jiao, Young-Chul Lee, Mesfin Yimam
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Publication number: 20160045559Abstract: The present disclosure provides mixtures of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both capable of useful for promoting, managing or improving bone health, cartilage health or both, or for preventing or treating a bone disorder, cartilage disorder or both. Such a mixture of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both can optionally be used in combination with other bone and cartilage management agents, such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, boron, vitamin D, vitamin K, glucosamine and/or chondroitin compounds, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents/analgesics, COX/LOX inhibiting agents, neuropathic pain relief agents, or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2015Publication date: February 18, 2016Inventors: Lidia Alfaro Brownell, Min Chu, Mei-Feng Hong, Eu-Jin Hyun, Qi Jia, Ping Jiao, Hyun-Jin Kim, Mi-Ran Kim, Tae-Woo Kim, Young-Chul Lee, Jeong-Bum Nam, Mesfin Yimam
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Publication number: 20160022602Abstract: The present invention provides compositions of bakuchiol (UP246) having low levels of impurities, particularly furanocoumarin impurities. The present invention further provides improved methods for the isolation, purification and analysis of compositions of bakuchiol. Finally, the present invention provides methods for using the purified bakuchiol compositions and formulations thereof for the prevention and treatment of various diseases and conditions mediated by cyclooxygenase (COX), lipoxygenase (LOX), minor inflammatory conditions and various microbial infections. The methods of this invention are comprised of administering to a host in need thereof an effective amount of the composition of this invention together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: Qi Jia, Mei-Feng Hong
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Publication number: 20150072953Abstract: The present disclosure provides mixtures of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both capable of modulating joint inflammation, joint pain, joint stiffness, cartilage degradation, or improving mobility, range of motion, flexibility, joint physical function, or any combination thereof. Such a mixture of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both can optionally be used in combination with other joint management agents, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents/analgesics, COX/LOX inhibiting agents, glucosamine compounds, neuropathic pain relief agents, or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: Lidia Alfaro Brownell, Min Chu, Mei-Feng Hong, Eu-Jin Hyun, Qi Jia, Ping Jiao, Hyun-Jin Kim, Mi-Ran Kim, Tae-Woo Kim, Bo-Su Lee, Young-Chul Lee, Breanna Moore, Jeong-Bum Nam, Mi-Sun Oh, Mi-Hye Park, Mesfin Yimam, Qian Zhang
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Publication number: 20140004215Abstract: The present disclosure provides Diels-Alder adducts of chalcone and prenylphenyl moieties capable of modulating the activity of cannabinoid receptors, and to oligomers of flavan-3-ol capable of modulating fat absorption and storage. Such Diels-Alder adducts of chalcone and prenylphenyl moieties or oligomers of flavan-3-ol can optionally be used in combination with other weight management agents, such as anorectic agents, a lipase inhibitors, other cannabinoid receptor modulators, psychotropic agents, insulin sensitizers, stimulants, or satiety agents, as well as to methods of use thereof such as treating or preventing weight gain or obesity, promoting weight loss, appetite suppression, modifying satiety, or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicants: Unigen, Inc., UNIGEN, INC.Inventors: Lidia Alfaro BROWNELL, Byong-Il CHOI, Brandon CORNELIUSEN, Mei-Feng HONG, Eu-Jin HYUN, Qi JIA, Ping JIAO, Hyun-Jin KIM, Mi-Ran KIM, Tae-Woo KIM, Bo-Su LEE, Young-Chul LEE, Jeong-Bum NAM, Mesfin YIMAN, Ji-Hye Hwang, Mi-Sun OH
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Publication number: 20120201769Abstract: Methods for treating excess pigmentation, including treatment of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), are disclosed. The disclosed methods comprise administration of a composition comprising bakuchiol substantially free of furanocoumarins to a mammal. Compositions comprising bakuchiol and methods for their preparation are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: Unigen, Inc.Inventors: Mei Feng Hong, Qi Jia, Lidia Alfaro Brownell