Patents by Inventor Tony Yoa

Tony Yoa 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).

  • Treatment of disease states induced by oxidative stress
    Patent number: 5637315
    Abstract: Liposome carrier systems, methods and pharmaceutical compositions that target an organ preferentially with high concentrations of at least one therapeutic agent utilize a liposome carrier having a lipid membrane and an aqueous space to deliver pharmacologically active agents, such as free radical scavengers and antioxidants, to a target organ such as the liver. At least one free radical scavenger and/or antioxidant and a liposome carrier may be provided to a liver donor prior to harvesting to preserve the liver for transplantation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Assignees: Thomas Jefferson University, University of Pittsburgh, Roger Williams Medical Center
    Inventors: Mark Zern, Leaf Huang, Tony Yoa