Patents by Inventor Steven Van Hoof

Steven Van Hoof 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: 7368475
    Abstract: The synthesis and study of biological activity of a series of new molecules with potential antimicrobial activity are described. The molecules are bicyclic carbohydrates, based on furanose sugars. Their antimicrobial activity against viruses is demonstrated, next to cytostatic effects. Significantly, a high and selective activity against Cytomegalovirus was observed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Kemin Pharma BVBA
    Inventors: Benedikt Sas, Johan Van hemel, Jan Vandenkerckhove, Eric Peys, Johan Van der Eycken, Steven Van Hoof
  • Patent number: 7098243
    Abstract: Novel bicyclic carbohydrate compounds are effective for the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases caused by infections of the alphaherpesvirinae HSV-1 and HSV-2. The invention includes the compound wherein X1, X2, and X3 are selected from the group consisting of O, N, and S; wherein Y1 and Y2 are selected from the group consisting of O, N, and S; and wherein Z is selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, and Br, as well as analogs, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, together with pharmaceutical compositions for the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases caused by infections of alphaherpesvirinae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Kemin Pharma Europe B.V.B.A.
    Inventors: Benedikt Sas, Johan Van hemel, Jan Vandenkerckhove, Eric Peys, Johan Van Der Eycken, Steven Van Hoof
  • Publication number: 20040220251
    Abstract: The synthesis and study of biological activity of a series of new molecules with potential antimicrobial activity are described. The molecules are bicyclic carbohydrates, based on furanose sugars. Their antimicrobial activity against viruses is demonstrated, next to cytostatic effects. Significantly, a high and selective activity against Cytomegalovirus was observed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Benedikt Sas, Johan Van hemel, Jan Vandenkerckhove, Eric Peys, Johan Van der Eycken, Steven Van Hoof