Patents by Inventor Yimin Jia

Yimin Jia 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).

  • Taste-masked composition of cationic exchange resin
    Patent number: 8008378
    Abstract: The present invention provides a taste-masked composition containing an active compound. The composition is taste-masked by employing a loaded polymeric matrix which is produced by incorporating or complexing the active compound on a polymeric matrix having ionic functional groups and removing unbound active compounds from the polymeric matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Robert D. Hargens, Yimin Jia, Greg Slominski, Suresh Vayalakkada
  • Taste-Masked Composition of Cationic Exchange Resin
    Publication number: 20080044371
    Abstract: The present invention provides a taste-masked composition containing an active compound. The composition is taste-masked by employing a loaded polymeric matrix which is produced by incorporating or complexing the active compound on a polymeric matrix having ionic functional groups and removing unbound active compounds from the polymeric matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2004
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Robert D. Hargens, Yimin Jia, Greg Slominski, Suresh Vayalakkada
  • Method of mitigating the odor of valerian extracts
    Publication number: 20050003025
    Abstract: A method for mitigating the malodor normally associated with a valerian extract. The method consists of adjusting the apparent pH of an aqueous-alcoholic solution of the valerian extract with a chemical base in order to neutralize the valerian extract. The extract can then be subsequently mixed with a carrier to form a powder. Alternatively, the deodorized valerian extract can be used in pharmaceutical, nutritional or dietary formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2004
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Hargens, Yimin Jia, Steve Jurgens