Patents by Inventor Qicai LIU

Qicai LIU 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).

  • Publication number: 20250144113
    Abstract: A taste-masking composition for pharmaceutical uses is provided comprising a rho kinase inhibitor, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a hydrate thereof, a prodrug thereof, a substituted derivative thereof, or a metabolite thereof, or any combination thereof, the rho kinase inhibitor having a bitter taste and being present at a concentration above a taste threshold concentration. The rho kinase inhibitor can comprise fasudil. The composition further comprises a taste-masking agent that masks the bitter taste. The taste-masking agent can partially or fully mask the bitter taste of the rho kinase inhibitor. The taste-masking agent can comprise one or more agents. The composition can be formulated to treat a neurodegenerative disease, for example one or more symptoms of such diseases such as wandering. A method of treating a neurodegenerative disease using such a composition is also provided. Methods of manufacturing the compositions of the present disclosure are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Inventors: Qicai LIU, Hemant Joshi, Thomas W. MacAllister
  • Publication number: 20250134906
    Abstract: An oral pharmaceutical composition is provided that can comprise a rho kinase inhibitor, for example, fasudil, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a hydrate thereof, a prodrug thereof, a substituted derivative thereof, or a metabolite thereof, or any combination thereof, the rho kinase inhibitor having a bitter taste; and an ion exchange resin. The ion exchange resin can partially or fully mask the bitter taste of the rho kinase inhibitor, making the composition more palatable. The composition can comprise a solid dosage form, and/or a liquid dosage form. The solid dosage form can comprise a powder, granules, a tablet, or a capsule, or any combination thereof. The composition can be present, for example, in a unit dose, in an amount sufficient to treat a neurodegenerative disease. A method of treating the neurodegenerative disease with the oral pharmaceutical composition is provided. The method can ameliorate a symptom of a neurodegenerative disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: Qicai LIU, Hemant Joshi, Thomas W. MacAllister
  • Patent number: 12128053
    Abstract: A taste-masking composition for pharmaceutical uses is provided comprising a rho kinase inhibitor, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a hydrate thereof, a prodrug thereof, a substituted derivative thereof, or a metabolite thereof, or any combination thereof, the rho kinase inhibitor having a bitter taste and being present at a concentration above a taste threshold concentration. The rho kinase inhibitor can comprise fasudil. The composition further comprises a taste-masking agent that masks the bitter taste. The taste-masking agent can partially or fully mask the bitter taste of the rho kinase inhibitor. The taste-masking agent can comprise one or more agents. The composition can be formulated to treat a neurodegenerative disease, for example one or more symptoms of such diseases such as wandering. A method of treating a neurodegenerative disease using such a composition is also provided. Methods of manufacturing the compositions of the present disclosure are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: Woolsey Pharmaceuticals, Inc
    Inventors: Qicai Liu, Hemant N. Joshi, Thomas MacAllister
  • Patent number: 12115167
    Abstract: An oral pharmaceutical composition is provided that can comprise a rho kinase inhibitor, for example, fasudil, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a hydrate thereof, a prodrug thereof, a substituted derivative thereof, or a metabolite thereof, or any combination thereof, the rho kinase inhibitor having a bitter taste; and an ion exchange resin. The ion exchange resin can partially or fully mask the bitter taste of the rho kinase inhibitor, making the composition more palatable. The composition can comprise a solid dosage form, and/or a liquid dosage form. The solid dosage form can comprise a powder, granules, a tablet, or a capsule, or any combination thereof. The composition can be present, for example, in a unit dose, in an amount sufficient to treat a neurodegenerative disease. A method of treating the neurodegenerative disease with the oral pharmaceutical composition is provided. The method can ameliorate a symptom of a neurodegenerative disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Woolsey Pharmaceuticals, Inc
    Inventors: Qicai Liu, Hemant N. Joshi, Thomas Macallister
  • Publication number: 20240269147
    Abstract: An oral pharmaceutical composition is provided that can comprise a rho kinase inhibitor, for example, fasudil, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a hydrate thereof, a prodrug thereof, a substituted derivative thereof, or a metabolite thereof, or any combination thereof, the rho kinase inhibitor having a bitter taste; and an ion exchange resin. The ion exchange resin can partially or fully mask the bitter taste of the rho kinase inhibitor, making the composition more palatable. The composition can comprise a solid dosage form, and/or a liquid dosage form. The solid dosage form can comprise a powder, granules, a tablet, or a capsule, or any combination thereof. The composition can be present, for example, in a unit dose, in an amount sufficient to treat a neurodegenerative disease. A method of treating the neurodegenerative disease with the oral pharmaceutical composition is provided. The method can ameliorate a symptom of a neurodegenerative disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Applicant: Woolsey Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Qicai LIU, Hemant N. JOSHI, Thomas MACALLISTER
  • Patent number: 11944633
    Abstract: An oral pharmaceutical composition is provided that can comprise a rho kinase inhibitor, for example, fasudil, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a hydrate thereof, a prodrug thereof, a substituted derivative thereof, or a metabolite thereof, or any combination thereof, the rho kinase inhibitor having a bitter taste; and an ion exchange resin. The ion exchange resin can partially or fully mask the bitter taste of the rho kinase inhibitor, making the composition more palatable. The composition can comprise a solid dosage form, and/or a liquid dosage form. The solid dosage form can comprise a powder, granules, a tablet, or a capsule, or any combination thereof. The composition can be present, for example, in a unit dose, in an amount sufficient to treat a neurodegenerative disease. A method of treating the neurodegenerative disease with the oral pharmaceutical composition is provided. The method can ameliorate a symptom of a neurodegenerative disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Woolsey Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Qicai Liu, Hemant N. Joshi, Thomas MacAllister
  • Publication number: 20230330101
    Abstract: An oral pharmaceutical composition is provided that can comprise a rho kinase inhibitor, for example, fasudil, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a hydrate thereof, a prodrug thereof, a substituted derivative thereof, or a metabolite thereof, or any combination thereof, the rho kinase inhibitor having a bitter taste; and an ion exchange resin. The ion exchange resin can partially or fully mask the bitter taste of the rho kinase inhibitor, making the composition more palatable. The composition can comprise a solid dosage form, and/or a liquid dosage form. The solid dosage form can comprise a powder, granules, a tablet, or a capsule, or any combination thereof. The composition can be present, for example, in a unit dose, in an amount sufficient to treat a neurodegenerative disease. A method of treating the neurodegenerative disease with the oral pharmaceutical composition is provided. The method can ameliorate a symptom of a neurodegenerative disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Qicai LIU, Hemant N. JOSHI, Thomas MACALLISTER
  • Publication number: 20230330100
    Abstract: A taste-masking composition for pharmaceutical uses is provided comprising a rho kinase inhibitor, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a hydrate thereof, a prodrug thereof, a substituted derivative thereof, or a metabolite thereof, or any combination thereof, the rho kinase inhibitor having a bitter taste and being present at a concentration above a taste threshold concentration. The rho kinase inhibitor can comprise fasudil. The composition further comprises a taste-masking agent that masks the bitter taste. The taste-masking agent can partially or fully mask the bitter taste of the rho kinase inhibitor. The taste-masking agent can comprise one or more agents. The composition can be formulated to treat a neurodegenerative disease, for example one or more symptoms of such diseases such as wandering. A method of treating a neurodegenerative disease using such a composition is also provided. Methods of manufacturing the compositions of the present disclosure are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Qicai LIU, Hemant N. JOSHI, Thomas MACALLISTER
  • Publication number: 20230255980
    Abstract: A taste-masking composition for pharmaceutical uses is provided comprising a rho kinase inhibitor, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a hydrate thereof, a prodrug thereof, a substituted derivative thereof, or a metabolite thereof, or any combination thereof, the rho kinase inhibitor having a bitter taste and being present at a concentration above a taste threshold concentration. The rho kinase inhibitor can comprise fasudil. The composition further comprises a taste-masking agent that masks the bitter taste. The taste-masking agent can partially or fully mask the bitter taste of the rho kinase inhibitor. The taste-masking agent can comprise one or more agents. The composition can be formulated to treat a neurodegenerative disease, for example one or more symptoms of such diseases such as wandering. A method of treating a neurodegenerative disease using such a composition is also provided. Methods of manufacturing the compositions of the present disclosure are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Qicai LIU, Hemant N. JOSHI, Thomas MACALLISTER