Patents by Inventor Mei-Huei Chen

Mei-Huei Chen 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).

  • NOVEL STRAIN OF LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS AND ITS METABOLITES FOR USE IN INHIBITING XANTHINE OXIDASE AND TREATING GOUT
    Publication number: 20170216376
    Abstract: A method for inhibiting xanthine oxidase and for reducing uric acid levels using a composition obtained by culturing Lactobacillus rhamnosus in a medium. Also disclosed is a composition including a metabolite of Lactobacillus rhamnosus for reducing uric acid levels in a subject and a method for producing the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Siao-Jhen Chen, Yen-Lin Chen, Hsun-Yin Hsu, Shy-Yunn Wann, Mei-Huei Chen, Li-Wen Yu
  • Strain of and its metabolites for use in inhibiting xanthine oxidase and treating gout
    Patent number: 9636368
    Abstract: A method for inhibiting xanthine oxidase and for reducing uric acid levels using a composition obtained by culturing Lactobacillus rhamnosus in a medium. Also disclosed is a composition including a metabolite of Lactobacillus rhamnosus for reducing uric acid levels in a subject and a method for producing the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Food Industry Research and Development Institute
    Inventors: Siao-Jhen Chen, Yen-Lin Chen, Hsun-Yin Hsu, Shy-Yunn Wann, Mei-Huei Chen, Li-Wen Yu
  • Method of reducing levels of uric acid
    Patent number: 9441210
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of reducing the level of uric acid in a subject, which comprises administering to said subject an effective amount of a fermentation product of Tenacibaculum sp. Also provided are a method of preventing and/or treating a disease or disorder related to hyperuricemia, a method of increasing the digestion of uric acid and a method of producing uricase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: FOOD INDUSTRY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Mei-Huei Chen, Siao-Jhen Chen, Hsun-Yin Hsu, Yen-Lin Chen, Kai-Ping Chen, Yi-Jen Yech, Li-Ting Wang, Hing-Yuen Chan
  • NOVEL STRAIN OF LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS AND ITS METABOLITES FOR USE IN INHIBITING XANTHINE OXIDASE AND TREATING GOUT
    Publication number: 20160051602
    Abstract: A method for inhibiting xanthine oxidase and for reducing uric acid levels using a composition obtained by culturing Lactobacillus rhamnosus in a medium. Also disclosed is a composition including a metabolite of Lactobacillus rhamnosus for reducing uric acid levels in a subject and a method for producing the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Siao-Jhen Chen, Yen-Lin Chen, Hsun-Yin Hsu, Shy-Yunn Wann, Mei-Huei Chen, Li-Wen Yu
  • METHOD OF REDUCING LEVELS OF URIC ACID
    Publication number: 20150004150
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of reducing the level of uric acid in a subject, which comprises administering to said subject an effective amount of a fermentation product of Tenacibaculum sp. Also provided are a method of preventing and/or treating a disease or disorder related to hyperuricemia, a method of increasing the digestion of uric acid and a method of producing uricase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Mei-Huei Chen, Siao-Jhen Chen, Hsun-Yin Hsu, Yen-Lin Chen, Kai-Ping Chen, Yi-Jen Yech, Li-Ting Wang, Hing-Yuen Chan
  • Process for preparing nanoparticles of chitosan in water phase
    Patent number: 8211475
    Abstract: A method for preparing chitosan nanoparticles in water phase is provided. The method comprises the following steps: (a) providing a chitosan solution having a concentration of about 0.05 w/v % to about 1 w/v %, (b) adding water first and then followed by acetic anhydride to the chitosan solution to carry out acetylation, wherein the concentration of acetic anhydride is from about 10 v/v % to about 30 v/v % of the total volume of the whole solution, and (c) subjecting the solution from step (b) to physical dispersion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Food Industry Research and Development Institute
    Inventors: Ke-Ming Liang, Yen-Lin Chen, Mei-Huei Chen, Hing-Yuen Chan
  • PROCESS FOR PREPARING NANOPARTICLES OF CHITOSAN IN WATER PHASE
    Publication number: 20100021551
    Abstract: A method for preparing chitosan nanoparticles in water phase is provided. The method comprises the following steps: (a) providing a chitosan solution having a concentration of about 0.05 w/v % to about 1 w/v %, (b) adding water first and then followed by acetic anhydride to the chitosan solution to carry out acetylation, wherein the concentration of acetic anhydride is from about 10 v/v % to about 30 v/v % of the total volume of the whole solution, and (c) subjecting the solution from step (b) to physical dispersion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: FOOD INDUSTRY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Ke-Ming Liang, Yen-Lin Chen, Mei-Huei Chen, Hing-Yuen Chan
  • Chitosans
    Patent number: 6890913
    Abstract: A chitosan having a weight average molecular weight of 50,000-140,000 g/mole and a degree of deacetylation of 85-95%. Also disclosed are a method of preparing a chitosan from a fungus, and a method of using a chitosan for treating breast or cervical cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: Food Industry Research and Development Institute
    Inventors: Hing-Yuen Chan, Mei-Huei Chen, Su-Hui Chuang, Hsueh-O Chang, Shu-Wan Wang, Jian-Chyi Chen, Shiaw-Min Hwang, Gwo-Fang Yuan
  • Novel chitosans
    Publication number: 20040167323
    Abstract: A chitosan having a weight average molecular weight of 50,000-140,000 g/mole and a degree of deacetylation of 85-95%. Also disclosed are a method of preparing a chitosan from a fungus, and a method of using a chitosan for treating breast or cervical cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: Hing-Yuen Chan, Mei-Huei Chen, Su-Hui Chuang, Hsueh-O Chang, Shu-Wan Wang, Jian-Chyi Chen, Shiaw-Min Hwang, Gwo-Fang Yuan
  • PRODUCTION OF CHITOSAN AND CHITIN
    Publication number: 20020192768
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing chitin or chitosan by culturing a Rhizopus azygosporus fungus or an Actinomucor taiwanensis fungus and isolating chitosan or chitin from the culture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Mei-Huei Chen, Hing-Yuen Chan, Chih-Lu Wu, Su-Hui Chuang, Ing-Er Hwang, Yen-Lin Chen, Gwo-Fang Yuan
  • Production of chitosan and chitin
    Patent number: 6485946
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing chitin or chitosan by culturing a Rhizopus azygosporus fungus or an Actinomucor taiwanensis fungus and isolating chitosan or chitin from the culture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Food Industry Research and Development Institute
    Inventors: Mei-Huei Chen, Hing-Yuen Chan, Chih-Lu Wu, Su-Hui Chuang, Ing-Er Hwang, Yen-Lin Chen, Gwo-Fang Yuan
  • Production of chitosan and chitin
    Patent number: 6399338
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing chitin or chitosan by culturing a Rhizopus azygosporus fungus or an Actinomucor taiwanensis fungus and isolating chitosan or chitin from the culture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Food Industry Research and Development Institute
    Inventors: Mei-Huei Chen, Hing-Yuen Chan, Chih-Lu Wu, Su-Hui Chuang, Ing-Er Hwang, Yen-Lin Chen, Gwo-Fang Yuan
  • Production of chitosan and chitin
    Patent number: 6255085
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing chitin or chitosan by culturing a Rhizopus azygosporus fungus or an Actinomucor taiwanensis fungus and isolating chitosan or chitin from the culture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: Food Industry Research & Development Institute
    Inventors: Mei-Huei Chen, Hing-Yuen Chan, Chih-Lu Wu, Su-Hui Chuang, Ing-Er Hwang, Yen-Lin Chen, Gwo-Fang Yuan