Patents by Inventor Brian S. Hickory

Brian S. Hickory 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).

  • (R)-chiral halogenated substituted fused heterocyclic amino compounds useful for inhibiting cholesterol ester transfer protein activity
    Patent number: 7700658
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted aryl and heteroaryl (R)-Chiral Halogenated 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Novel high yield, stereoselective processes for the preparation of the chiral substituted alkanol compounds from chiral and achiral intermediates are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorsky, Richard C. Durley, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Mark A. Massa, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Brian S. Hickory, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Deborah A. Mischke, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Diaryl substituted pyridinones
    Patent number: 7629363
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3/R4, and R5 are defined herein. These compounds are useful for treating diseases and conditions caused or exacerbated by unregulated p38 MAP Kinase and/or TNF activity. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, methods of preparing the compounds and methods of treatment using the compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc
    Inventors: Balekudru Devadas, John Walker, Shaun R. Selness, Terri L. Boehm, Richard C. Durley, Rajesh Devraj, Brian S. Hickory, Paul V. Rucker, Kevin D. Jerome, Heather M. Madsen, Edgardo Alvira, Michele A. Promo, Radhika M. Blevis-Bal, Laura D. Marruto, Jeff Hitchcock, Thomas Owen, Win Naing, Li Xing, Huey S. Shieh, Aruna Sambandam, Shuang Liu, Ian L. Scott, Kevin F. McGee
  • (R)-CHIRAL HALOGENATED SUBSTITUTED FUSED HETEROCYCLIC AMINO COMPOUNDS USEFUL FOR INHIBITING CHOLESTEROL ESTER TRANSFER PROTEIN ACTIVITY
    Publication number: 20090156685
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted aryl and heteroaryl (R)-Chiral Halogenated 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Novel high yield, stereoselective processes for the preparation of the chiral substituted alkanol compounds from chiral and achiral intermediates are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Mark A. Massa, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Brian S. Hickory, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Deborah A. Mischke, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • (R)-chiral halogenated substituted fused heterocyclic amino compounds useful for inhibiting cholesterol ester transfer protein activity
    Patent number: 7253211
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted aryl and heteroaryl (R)-Chiral Halogenated 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Novel high yield, stereoselective processes for the preparation of the chiral substituted alkanol compounds from chiral and achiral intermediates are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Mark A. Massa, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Brian S. Hickory, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Deborah A. Mischke, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Amidino compounds useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors
    Patent number: 7196118
    Abstract: The present invention relates to amidino compounds and salts and prodrugs thereof. In another embodiment the present invention also provides a use of the present compounds in therapy, particular as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors. In a further embodiment, the present invention provides methods of making the amidino compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald Keith Webber, Richard C. Durley, Alok K. Awasthi, Arija A. Bergmanis, Kam F. Fok, Scott S. Ganser, Timothy J. Hagen, E. Ann Hallinan, Donald W. Hansen, Jr., Brian S. Hickory, Pamela T. Manning, Michael Mao, Alan E. Moormann, Barnett S. Pitzele, Michelle A. Promo, Richard R. Schartman, Jeffrey A. Scholten, Jeffrey S. Snyder, Mihaly V. Toth, Mahima Trivedi, Sofya Tsymbalov, Foe Siong Tjoeng
  • (R)-chiral halogenated substituted fused heterocyclic amino compounds useful for inhibiting cholesterol ester transfer protein activity
    Patent number: 7122536
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted aryl and heteroaryl (R)-Chiral Halogenated 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Novel high yield, stereoselective processes for the preparation of the chiral substituted alkanol compounds from chiral and achiral intermediates are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Mark A. Massa, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Brian S. Hickory, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Deborah A. Mischke, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Methods of making amidino compounds useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors
    Patent number: 7102013
    Abstract: Method of making an alpha-amino acid compound having the structure of Formula 32: comprising treating under hydrolyzing conditions a hydantoin compound having the structure of Formula 33: where the substituents are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald Keith Webber, Richard C. Durley, Alok K. Awasthi, Arija A. Bergmanis, Kam F. Fok, Scott S. Ganser, Timothy J. Hagen, E. Ann Hallinan, Donald W. Hansen, Jr., Brian S. Hickory, Pamela T. Manning, Michael Mao, Alan E. Moormann, Barnett S. Pitzele, Michelle A. Promo, Richard R. Schartman, Jeffrey A. Scholten, Jeffrey S. Snyder, Mihaly V. Toth, Mahima Trivedi, Sofya Tsymbalov, Foe Siong Tjoeng
  • Substituted pyridinones
    Patent number: 7067540
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are defined herein. These compounds are useful for treating diseases and conditions caused or exacerbated by unregulated p38 MAP Kinase and/or TNF activity. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, methods of preparing the compounds and methods of treatment using the compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: Balekudru Devadas, John Walker, Shaun R. Selness, Terri L. Boehm, Richard C. Durley, Rajesh Devraj, Brian S. Hickory, Paul V. Rucker, Kevin D. Jerome, Heather M. Madsen, Edgardo Alvira, Michele A. Promo, Radhika M. Blevis-Bal, Laura D. Marruto, Jeff Hitchcock, Thomas Owen, Win Naing, Li Xing, Huey S. Shieh, Aruna Sambandam, Shuang Liu, Ian L. Scott, Kevin F. McGee
  • Amidino compounds useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors
    Patent number: 6914158
    Abstract: The present invention relates to amidino compounds and salts and prodrugs thereof. In another embodiment the present invention also provides a use of the present compounds in therapy, particular as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors. In a further embodiment, the present invention provides methods of making the amidino compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald Keith Webber, Richard C. Durley, Alok K. Awasthi, Arija A. Bergmanis, Kam F. Fok, Scott S. Ganser, Timothy J. Hagen, E. Ann Hallinan, Donald W. Hansen, Jr., Brian S. Hickory, Pamela T. Manning, Michael Mao, Alan E. Moormann, Barnett S. Pitzele, Michelle A. Promo, Richard R. Schartman, Jeffrey A. Scholten, Jeffrey S. Snyder, Mihaly V. Toth, Mahima Trivedi, Sofya Tsymbalov, Foe Siong Tjoeng
  • (R)-Chiral halogenated substituted n,n-bis-phenyl aminoalcohol compounds useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Patent number: 6803388
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted aryl and heteroaryl (R)-Chiral Halogenated 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Novel high yield, stereoselective processes for the preparation of the chiral substituted alkanol compounds from chiral and achiral intermediates are described. Preferred (R)-Chiral 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds are substituted (R)-Chiral N,N-bis-phenyl aminoalcohols. A preferred specific (R)-Chiral N,N-bis phenyl aminoclcohol is the compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Pfizer, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Mark A. Massa, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Brian S. Hickory, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Deborah A. Mischke, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Amidino compounds useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors
    Publication number: 20040186178
    Abstract: The present invention relates to amidino compounds and salts and prodrugs thereof. In another embodiment the present invention also provides a use of the present compounds in therapy, particular as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors. In a further embodiment, the present invention provides methods of making the amidino compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Applicant: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald Keith Webber, Richard C. Durley, Alok K. Awasthi, Arija A. Bergmanis, Kam F. Fok, Scott S. Ganser, Timothy J. Hagen, E. Ann Hallinan, Donald W. Hansen, Brian S. Hickory, Pamela T. Manning, Michael Mao, Alan E. Moormann, Barnett S. Pitzele, Michelle A. Promo, Richard R. Schartman, Jeffrey A. Scholten, Jeffrey S. Snyder, Mihaly V. Toth, Mahima Trivedi, Sofya Tsymabalov, Foe Siong Tjoeng
  • Use of substituted N, N-disubstituted reverse aminoalcohol compounds useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Patent number: 6765023
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Preferred tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds are substituted N,N-disubstituted reverse aminoalcohols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Pfizer, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Substituted n-benzyl-n-phenyl aminoalcohol compounds useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Patent number: 6723753
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Preferred tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds are substituted N-benzyl-N-phenyl aminoalcohols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • (R)-chiral halogenated substituted n-benzyl-n-phenyl aminoalcohol compounds useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Patent number: 6723752
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted aryl and heteroaryl (R)-Chiral Halogenated 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1 )-Alkanol compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Novel high yield, stereoselective processes for the preparation of the chiral substituted alkanol compounds from chiral and achiral intermediates are described. Preferred (R)-Chiral 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds are substituted (R)-Chiral N-benzyl-N-phenyl aminoalcohols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Mark A. Massa, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Brian S. Hickory, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Deborah A. Mischke, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Substituted pyridinones
    Publication number: 20040058964
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds Formula I 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Balekudru Devadas, John Walker, Shaun R. Selness, Terri L. Boehm, Richard C. Durley, Rajesh Devraj, Brian S. Hickory, Paul V. Rucker, Kevin D. Jerome, Heather M. Madsen, Edgardo Alvira, Michele A. Promo, Radhika M. Blevis-Bal, Laura D. Marruto, Jeff Hitchcock, Thomas Owen, Win Naing, Li Xing, Huey S. Shieh, Aruna Sambandam, Shuang Liu, Ian L. Scott, Kevin F. McGee
  • Substituted N-fused-phenyl-N-benzyl aminoalcohol compounds useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Patent number: 6710089
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Preferred tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds are substituted N-fused-phenyl-N-benzyl aminoalcohols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • (R)-chiral halogenated 1-substitutedamino-(n+1)-alkanols useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20040044048
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted aryl and heteroaryl (R)-Chiral Halogenated 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Novel high yield, stereoselective processes for the preparation of the chiral substituted alkanol compounds from chiral and achiral intermediates are described. Preferred (R)-Chiral 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds are substituted (R)-Chiral fused heterocyclic amino compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Mark A. Massa, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Brian S. Hickory, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Deborah A. Mischke, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Substituted N,N-disubstituted non-fused heterocyclo amino compounds useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Patent number: 6699898
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Preferred tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds are substituted N,N-disubstituted non-fused heterocyclo amines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Pharmacia COrporation Global Patent Department
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Substituted N-phenoxy-N-phenyl aminoalcohol compounds useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Patent number: 6696472
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Preferred tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds are substituted N-phenoxy-N-phenyl aminoalcohols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Substituted N,N-disubstituted fused-heterocyclo amino compounds useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Patent number: 6696435
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Preferred tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds are substituted N,N-disubstituted fused-heterocyclo amines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel