Patents Represented by Attorney Kenneth R. Walton
  • Patent number: 8148349
    Abstract: The present invention provides nucleoside cyclic phosphoramidates of formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I) and methods of inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA viral replication, and/or treating RNA-dependent RNA viral infection using the compounds of formula (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignees: Istituto di Ricerche di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti S.P.A., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Malte Meppen, Frank Narjes, Barbara Pacini, Cristina Gardelli, Philippe L. Durette
  • Patent number: 8071568
    Abstract: The present invention provides nucleoside aryl phosphoramidates of structural formula (I) which are precursors to inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral polymerase. These compounds are precursors to inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral replication and are useful for the treatment of RNA-dependent RNA viral infection. They are particularly useful as precursors to inhibitors of hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5B polymerase, as precursors to inhibitors of HCV replication, and/or for the treatment of hepatitis C infection. The invention also describes pharmaceutical compositions containing such nucleoside aryl phosphoramidates alone or in combination with other agents active against RNA-dependent RNA viral infection, in particular HCV infection. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA viral replication, and/or treating RNA-dependent RNA viral infection with the nucleoside aryl phosphoramidates of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Instituto di Ricerche di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti S.p.A.
    Inventors: Frank Narjes, Cristina Gardelli, Monica Donghi, Barbara Attenni, Philippe L. Durette
  • Patent number: 7981879
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are inhibitors of FHV integrase and inhibitors of FHV replication (I), wherein m, n, X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7; R8, R9 and R10 are defined herein. The compounds are useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of infection by HTV and the prophylaxis, treatment, or delay in the onset of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HTV infection and ADDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Instituto di Ricerchi di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti S.p.A.
    Inventors: Vincenzo Summa, Paola Pace
  • Patent number: 7968553
    Abstract: Tetrahydro-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidines and related compounds of Formula A: are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication, wherein n is an integer equal to zero, 1, 2 or 3, and R1, R3, R4, R12, R14, R16, R30, R32, R34 and R36 are defined herein. These compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prevention, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Istituto Di Ricerche Di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti S.p.A.
    Inventors: Benedetta Crescenzi, Olaf Kinzel, Ester Muraglia, Federica Orvieto, Giovanna Pescatore, Michael Rowley, Vincenzo Summa
  • Patent number: 7968564
    Abstract: Tricyclic compounds of Formula I are inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication: wherein bond a, ring A, R1, R2 and R3 are defined herein. The compounds are useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of infection by HIV and the prophylaxis, treatment, or delay in the onset of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph P. Vacca, Linda S. Payne, Richard C. A. Isaacs
  • Patent number: 7939537
    Abstract: Pyridopyrimidine carboxamide compounds of Formula I are inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are defined herein. The compounds are useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of infection by HIV and the prophylaxis, treatment, or delay in the onset of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Istituto Di Ricerche Di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti S.p.A.
    Inventors: Vincenzo Summa, Olaf Kinzel, Monica Donghi
  • Patent number: 7879815
    Abstract: The present invention provides nucleoside aryl phosphoramidates of structural formula (I) which are precursors to inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral polymerase. These compounds are precursors to inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral replication and are useful for the treatment of RNA-dependent RNA viral infection. They are particularly useful as precursors to inhibitors of hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5B polymerase, as precursors to inhibitors of HCV replication, and/or for the treatment of hepatitis C infection. The invention also describes pharmaceutical compositions containing such nucleoside aryl phosphoramidates alone or in combination with other agents active against RNA-dependent RNA viral infection, in particular HCV infection. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA viral replication, and/or treating RNA-dependent RNA viral infection with the nucleoside aryl phosphoramidates of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Istituto di Ricerche di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti S.p.A.
    Inventors: Malcolm MacCoss, David B. Olsen, Monica Donghi, Cristina Gardelli, Steven Harper, Malte Meppen, Frank Narjes, Barbara Pacini
  • Patent number: 7834062
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Mannich base antimalarial aminoalkylphenol compounds and their use against protozoa of the genus Plasmodium, particularly emerging strains of drug-resistant Plasmodia. This invention further relates to compositions containing such compounds and a process for making the compounds. This and other aspects of the invention are realized upon review of the entire specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Conrad P. Dorn, Mary Ann Powles, Thomas F. Walsh, Matthew J. Wyvratt
  • Patent number: 7820660
    Abstract: N-substituted 5-hydroxypyrimidin-6-one-4-carboxamides of formula: are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined herein. These compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prevention, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. Methods of preventing, treating or delaying the onset of AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Instituto di Ricerche di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti S.p.A.
    Inventors: Benedetta Crescenzi, Cristina Gardelli, Ester Muraglia, Emanuela Nizi, Federica Orvieto, Paola Pace, Giovanna Pescatore, Alessia Petrocchi, Marco Poma, Michael Rowley, Rita Scarpelli, Vincenzo Summa
  • Patent number: 7820680
    Abstract: Bicyclic uracils and related compounds are inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication. In one embodiment, the compounds are of Formula I: wherein a, b, Y, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined herein. The compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prevention, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Peter D. Williams, John S. Wai, Mark W. Embrey, Donnette D. Staas, Linghang Zhuang
  • Patent number: 7807684
    Abstract: Compounds having the structure: are HIV reverse transcriptase inhibitors, wherein A, X, Y, Z, R1 and R2 are defined herein. The compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in the inhibition of HIV reverse transcriptase, the prophylaxis and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prophylaxis, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Sandeep A. Saggar, John T. Sisko, Thomas J. Tucker, Robert M. Tynebor, Dai-Shi Su, Neville J. Anthony
  • Patent number: 7781454
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula I: are HIV reverse transcriptase inhibitors, wherein V, W, X, Y, Z, R1, R2, R4, R5, R6, ring A, ring B, j and k are defined herein. The compounds of Formula I, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, are useful in the inhibition of HIV reverse transcriptase, the prophylaxis and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prophylaxis, delay in the onset or progression, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Neville J. Anthony, Robert Gomez
  • Patent number: 7754731
    Abstract: Potassium salts of Compound A and methods for their preparation are disclosed, wherein Compound A is of formula: Compound A is an HIV integrase inhibitor useful for treating or prophylaxis of HIV infection, for delaying the onset of AIDS, and for treating or prophylaxis of AIDS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Belyk, Henry G. Morrison, Amar J. Mahajan, Daniel J. Kumke, Hsien-Hsin Tung, Lawrence Wai, Vanessa Pruzinsky
  • Patent number: 7741315
    Abstract: Tricyclic compounds of Formula (I) are inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication: wherein bond a, ring A, R1, R2 and R3 are defined herein. The compounds are useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of infection by HIV and the prophylaxis, treatment, or delay in the onset of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph P. Vacca, John S. Wai, Linda S. Payne, Richard C. A. Isaacs, Richard Pracitto
  • Patent number: 7632821
    Abstract: The present invention provides ribonucleoside 2?,3?-cyclic acetals of structural formula I which are precursors or prodrugs of inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral polymerase. These compounds are precursors of inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral replication and are useful for the treatment of RNA-dependent RNA viral infection. They are particularly useful as precursors or prodrugs of inhibitors of hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5B polymerase, as precursors or prodrugs of inhibitors of HCV replication, and/or for the treatment of hepatitis C infection. The invention also describes pharmaceutical compositions containing such ribonucleoside 2?,3?-cyclic acetals alone or in combination with other agents active against RNA-dependent RNA viral infection, in particular HCV infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Gabor Butora, Kenneth Alan Koeplinger, Malcolm MacCoss, Daniel R. McMasters, David B. Olsen, Lihu Yang
  • Patent number: 7619086
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication: wherein Z, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9 are defined herein. The compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prevention, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew M. Morrissette, Peter D. Williams, John S. Wai, Thorsten E. Fisher, Terry A. Lyle
  • Patent number: 7598264
    Abstract: Hydroxy (tetra- or hexa-)hydronaphthyridine dione compounds of Formula I are inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication: (I) wherein a, R1?, R2?, R3?, R4? and R5? are defined herein. The compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prevention, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Wei Han, Melissa Egbertson, John S. Wai, Linghang Zhuang, Rowena D. Ruzek, Debra S. Perlow, Mark Cameron, Bruce S. Foster, Ulf H. Dolling, R. Scott Hoerrner, Philip J. Pye, Remy Angelaud, Danny E. Mancheno, David Askin
  • Patent number: 7595063
    Abstract: This invention relates to a 50% drug loaded compressed tablet formulation for efavirenz. Efavirenz is a non-nucleoside reverse trancriptase inhibitor being studied clinically for use in the treatment of HIV infections and AIDS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Udit Batra, Raymond J. Higgins, Karen C. Thompson, Ashok V. Katdare
  • Patent number: 7589127
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Mannich base antimalarial aminoalkylphenol compounds and their use against protozoa of the genus Plasmodium, particularly emerging strains of drug-resistant Plasmodia. This invention further relates to compositions containing such compounds and a process for making the compounds. This and other aspects of the invention are realized upon review of the entire specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Conrad P. Dorn, Mary Ann Powles, Thomas F. Walsh, Matthew J. Wyvratt
  • Patent number: RE40794
    Abstract: A process for preparing a crystalline, carbapenem monosodium salt of formula IIa: characterized by the steps a) adding about 10 to 30% of an organic solvent to an aqueous solution of the carbapenem, b) cooling the resulting solution to less than ?5° C., c) adjusting the pH using a solution containing an acid in an organic solvent to give the appropriate pH for crystallization, and d) crystallizing the compound by adding methanol, and a C2-5 alcohol at between ?5 and ?25° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Karel M. J. Brands, Raymond Cvetovich, Louis S. Crocker, Michael D. Ward, Amar J. Mahajan, Robert M. Wenslow, John M. Williams, Daniel R. Sidler, Charles Orella, Elizabeth S. Fisher, Ronald Jobson