Patents by Inventor Rodney J. Y. Ho

Rodney J. Y. Ho 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: 20230270677
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes simple, stable, and scalable antiviral therapeutic agent compositions that transform short-acting antiviral (e.g., anti-HIV) therapeutic agents that would otherwise require daily short-acting oral administration into long-acting injectable forms that lasts for many weeks per administration. A mixture of water-soluble and water-insoluble antiviral therapeutic agents can be present in the long-acting and drug-combination composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Applicant: University of Washington
    Inventor: Rodney J.Y. Ho
  • Patent number: 11730903
    Abstract: A compound delivery device for delivering a plume derived from a propellant and a drug formulation. The drug formulation is in an intranasal dosage form in the form of powder, suspension, dispersion or liquid. The propelled intranasal dosage form is deposited within the olfactory region of the nasal cavity. The drug deposited within the olfactory region is delivered to the brain avoiding the blood-brain-barrier. Hydrofluoroalkane propellant from a pressurized canister is channeled to a diffuser and drug-containing chamber where the intra-nasal dosage form is aerosolized. The aerosolized intra-nasal dosage form passes through a nozzle thus delivering a plume to the olfactory region of a user's nasal cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Impel Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Hoekman, Michael Hite, Alan Brunelle, Joel Relethford, Rodney J. Y. Ho
  • Publication number: 20230113802
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes an injectable aqueous dispersion, including an aqueous solvent, and a chemotherapeutic agent composition dispersed in the aqueous solvent to provide the injectable aqueous dispersion. The chemotherapeutic agent composition includes a combination of chemotherapeutic agents selected from: gemcitabine and paclitaxel; and venetoclax and zanubrutinib. The chemotherapeutic agent composition further includes one or more compatibilizers comprising a lipid (e.g., a lipid excipient), a lipid conjugate, or a combination thereof. The chemotherapeutic agents of the chemotherapeutic agent composition exhibit a synergistic chemotherapeutic effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Applicant: University of Washington
    Inventors: Rodney J.Y. Ho, James Griffin, Qingxin Mu, Yan Wu, Jesse Yu
  • Publication number: 20220096503
    Abstract: Described herein are combination pharmaceutical compositions including a combination of hydrophilic and hydrophobic therapeutic agents (i.e., drugs) that are assembled together with excipients under specific conditions, forming a homogeneous pharmaceutical powder with unified repetitive multi-drug motif (MDM) structure. Unlike currently available drug combination powders, which are amorphous, the combination pharmaceutical compositions (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: University of Washington
    Inventors: Rodney J.Y. Ho, Jesse Yu, Lisa McConnachie
  • Patent number: 11207430
    Abstract: Lipid nanoparticles expressing metal ions and methods for using the compositions for magnetic resonance imaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: University of Washington
    Inventors: Rodney J. Y. Ho, John D. Hoekman, Ken Maravilla
  • Patent number: 10799456
    Abstract: Provided are multi-drug lipid nanoparticles that stably incorporate multiple small molecule drugs with divergent hydrophobic and water solubility characteristics and related methods of making and using the same, The disclosed compositions and methods provide for enhanced stability of lipid nanoparticle drug formulations that can reliably provide drugs addressing different mechanistic targets with prolonged presence in the body for more efficacious treatment and avoidance of single drug resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: University of Washington
    Inventors: Rodney J. Y. Ho, Jennifer Iwamoto
  • Publication number: 20200078544
    Abstract: A compound delivery device for delivering a plume derived from a propellant and a drug formulation. The drug formulation is in an intranasal dosage form in the form of powder, suspension, dispersion or liquid. The propelled intranasal dosage form is deposited within the olfactory region of the nasal cavity. The drug deposited within the olfactory region is delivered to the brain avoiding the blood-brain-barrier. Hydrofluoroalkane propellant from a pressurized canister is channeled to a diffuser and drug-containing chamber where the intra-nasal dosage form is aerosolized. The aerosolized intra-nasal dosage form passes through a nozzle thus delivering a plume to the olfactory region of a user's nasal cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: John D. Hoekman, Michael Hite, Alan Brunelle, Joel Relethford, Rodney J.Y. Ho
  • Patent number: 10570390
    Abstract: Compositions, devices, and methods for treating infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Inventors: Rodney J. Y. Ho, Brenda Newman
  • Patent number: 10507295
    Abstract: A compound delivery device for delivering a plume derived from a propellant and a drug formulation. The drug formulation is in an intranasal dosage form in the form of powder, suspension, dispersion or liquid. The propelled intranasal dosage form is deposited within the olfactory region of the nasal cavity. The drug deposited within the olfactory region is delivered to the brain avoiding the blood-brain-barrier. Hydrofluoroalkane propellant from a pressurized canister is channeled to a diffuser and drug-containing chamber where the intra-nasal dosage form is aerosolized. The aerosolized intra-nasal dosage form passes through a nozzle thus delivering a plume to the olfactory region of a user's nasal cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: Impel Neuropharma, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Hoekman, Michael Hite, Alan Brunelle, Joel Relethford, Rodney J. Y. Ho
  • Publication number: 20190350853
    Abstract: Provided are multi-drug lipid nanoparticles that stably incorporate multiple small molecule drugs with divergent hydrophobic and water solubility characteristics and related methods of making and using the same, The disclosed compositions and methods provide for enhanced stability of lipid nanoparticle drug formulations that can reliably provide drugs addressing different mechanistic targets with prolonged presence in the body for more efficacious treatment and avoidance of single drug resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: University of Washington
    Inventors: Rodney J.Y. Ho, Jennifer Iwamoto
  • Publication number: 20190328667
    Abstract: Drug-polymer complexes, drug-polymer particles, drug-polymer particle formulations, and methods for making and using the complexes, particles, and formulations. The drug-polymer complex is prepared by a melt-quench process in which a combination of a drug and a polymer are heated to or above the melting point of the drug and polymer and then cooled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: University of Washington
    Inventors: Rodney J.Y. Ho, Jesse Yu
  • Patent number: 10238756
    Abstract: The present invention relates to lipid-associated indocyanine green particles for enhanced functional high-resolution near-infrared fluorescence medical imaging of lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, lymphatic abnormalities, tumors, and inflammation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Tongli Biomedical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Rodney J. Y. Ho, John C. Kraft, II, Mingxin Qian
  • Publication number: 20180296813
    Abstract: The present application discloses devices and methods for delivering a therapeutic compound to the olfactory epithelium of an animal or human. The device having one or more channels for imparting a circumferential and axial velocity to the discharged fluid, and an outlet that discharges an aerosol spray having a circumferential and axial velocity as it enters the nasal cavity of a user. The device is designed to displace the air in the upper nasal cavity in order to specifically deposit a therapeutic agent on the olfactory epithelium while minimizing pressure and discomfort experienced by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicant: University of Washington through its Center for Commercialization
    Inventors: John D. Hoekman, Rodney J.Y. Ho
  • Patent number: 10016582
    Abstract: The present application discloses devices and methods for delivering a therapeutic compound to the olfactory epithelium of an animal or human. The device having one or more channels for imparting a circumferential and axial velocity to the discharged fluid, and an outlet that discharges an aerosol spray having a circumferential and axial velocity as it enters the nasal cavity of a user. The device is designed to displace the air in the upper nasal cavity in order to specifically deposit a therapeutic agent on the olfactory epithelium while minimizing pressure and discomfort experienced by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: University of Washington Through its Center for Commercialization
    Inventors: John D. Hoekman, Rodney J. Y. Ho
  • Publication number: 20170173190
    Abstract: Lipid nanoparticles expressing metal ions and methods for using the compositions for magnetic resonance imaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: University of Washington
    Inventors: Rodney J.Y. Ho, John D. Hoekman, Ken Maravilla
  • Publication number: 20170043109
    Abstract: A compound delivery device for delivering a plume derived from a propellant and a drug formulation. The drug formulation is in an intranasal dosage form in the form of powder, suspension, dispersion or liquid. The propelled intranasal dosage form is deposited within the olfactory region of the nasal cavity. The drug deposited within the olfactory region is delivered to the brain avoiding the blood-brain-barrier. Hydrofluoroalkane propellant from a pressurized canister is channeled to a diffuser and drug-containing chamber where the intra-nasal dosage form is aerosolized. The aerosolized intra-nasal dosage form passes through a nozzle thus delivering a plume to the olfactory region of a user's nasal cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: John D. Hoekman, Michael Hite, Alan Brunelle, Joel Relethford, Rodney J.Y. Ho
  • Patent number: 9550036
    Abstract: A compound delivery device for delivering a plume derived from a propellant and a drug formulation. The drug formulation is in an intranasal dosage form in the form of powder, suspension, dispersion or liquid. The propelled intranasal dosage form is deposited within the olfactory region of the nasal cavity. The drug deposited within the olfactory region is delivered to the brain avoiding the blood-brain-barrier. Hydrofluoroalkane propellant from a pressurized canister is channeled to a diffuser and drug-containing chamber where the intra-nasal dosage form is aerosolized. The aerosolized intra-nasal dosage form passes through a nozzle thus delivering a plume to the olfactory region of a user's nasal cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Impel NeuroPharma Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Hoekman, Michael Hite, Alan Brunelle, Joel Relethford, Rodney J. Y. Ho
  • Publication number: 20160228579
    Abstract: The present invention relates to lipid-associated indocyanine green particles for enhanced functional high-resolution near-infrared fluorescence medical imaging of lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, lymphatic abnormalities, tumors, and inflammation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Rodney J.Y. Ho, John C. Kraft, II, Mingxin Qian
  • Publication number: 20140343494
    Abstract: The present application discloses devices and methods for delivering a therapeutic compound to the olfactory epithelium of an animal or human. The device having one or more channels for imparting a circumferential and axial velocity to the discharged fluid, and an outlet that discharges an aerosol spray having a circumferential and axial velocity as it enters the nasal cavity of a user. The device is designed to displace the air in the upper nasal cavity in order to specifically deposit a therapeutic agent on the olfactory epithelium while minimizing pressure and discomfort experienced by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: University of Washington through its Center for Commercialization
    Inventors: John D. Hoekman, Rodney J.Y. Ho
  • Publication number: 20140255476
    Abstract: Compositions, devices, and methods for treating infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: University of Washington through its Center for Commercialization
    Inventors: Rodney J.Y. Ho, Brenda Newman