Patents by Inventor David F. Duncan

David F. Duncan 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).

  • Publication number: 20150266810
    Abstract: Provided are small-molecule Trp-p8 modulators, including Trp-p8 agonists and Trp-p8 antagonists, and compositions comprising small-molecule Trp-p8 agonists as well as methods for identifying and characterizing novel small-molecule Tip-p8 modulators and methods for decreasing viability and/or inhibiting growth of Trp-p8 expressing cells, methods for activating Trp-p8-mediated cation influx, methods for stimulating apoptosis and/or necrosis, and related methods for the treatment of diseases, including cancers such as lung, breast, colon, and/or prostate cancers as well as other diseases, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, that are associated with Tip-p8 expression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Sateesh Natarajan, Ofir Moreno, Thomas J. Graddis, David F. Duncan, Reiner Laus, Feng Chen
  • Patent number: 8618155
    Abstract: Provided are small-molecule Trp-p8 modulators, including Trp-p8 agonists and Trp-p8 antagonists, and compositions comprising small-molecule Trp-p8 agonists as well as methods for identifying and characterizing novel small-molecule Trp-p8 modulators and methods for decreasing viability and/or inhibiting growth of Trp-p8 expressing cells, methods for activating Trp-p8-mediated cation influx, methods for stimulating apoptosis and/or necrosis, and related methods for the treatment of diseases, including cancers such as lung, breast, colon, and/or prostate cancers as well as other diseases, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, that are associated with Trp-p8 expression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Dendreon Corporation
    Inventors: Ofir Moreno, Sateesh Natarajan, David F. Duncan
  • Patent number: 8614243
    Abstract: Provided are small-molecule Trp-p8 modulators, including Trp-p8 agonists and Trp-p8 antagonists, and compositions comprising small-molecule Trp-p8 agonists as well as methods for identifying and characterizing novel small-molecule Trp-p8 modulators and methods for decreasing viability and/or inhibiting growth of Trp-p8 expressing cells, methods for activating Trp-p8-mediated cation influx, methods for stimulating apoptosis and/or necrosis, and related methods for the treatment of diseases, including cancers such as lung, breast, colon, and/or prostate cancers as well as other diseases, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, that are associated with Trp-p8 expression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Dendreon Corporation
    Inventors: Ofir Moreno, Sateesh Natarajan, David F. Duncan
  • Patent number: 8389730
    Abstract: Provided are small-molecule Trp-p8 modulators, including Trp-p8 agonists and Trp-p8 antagonists, and compositions comprising small-molecule Trp-p8 agonists as well as methods for identifying and characterizing novel small-molecule Trp-p8 modulators and methods for decreasing viability and/or inhibiting growth of Trp-p8 expressing cells, methods for activating Trp-p8-mediated cation influx, methods for stimulating apoptosis and/or necrosis, and related methods for the treatment of diseases, including cancers such as lung, breast, colon, and/or prostate cancers as well as other diseases, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, that are associated with Trp-p8 expression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Dendreon Corporation
    Inventors: Sateesh K. Natarajan, Ofir Moreno, Thomas J. Graddis, David F. Duncan, Reiner Laus, Feng Chen
  • Patent number: 8362264
    Abstract: Provided are small-molecule Trp-p8 modulators, including Trp-p8 agonists and Trp-p8 antagonists, and compositions comprising small-molecule Trp-p8 agonists as well as methods for identifying and characterizing novel small-molecule Trp-p8 modulators and methods for decreasing viability and/or inhibiting growth of Trp-p8 expressing cells, methods for activating Trp-p8-mediated cation influx, methods for stimulating apoptosis and/or necrosis, and related methods for the treatment of diseases, including cancers such as lung, breast, colon, and/or prostate cancers as well as other diseases, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, that are associated with Trp-p8 expression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Dendreon Corporation
    Inventors: Sateesh K. Natarajan, Ofir Moreno, Thomas J. Graddis, David F. Duncan, Reiner Laus, Feng Chen
  • Publication number: 20120225871
    Abstract: Provided are small-molecule Trp-p8 modulators, including Trp-p8 agonists and Trp-p8 antagonists, and compositions comprising small-molecule Trp-p8 agonists as well as methods for identifying and characterizing novel small-molecule Trp-p8 modulators and methods for decreasing viability and/or inhibiting growth of Trp-p8 expressing cells, methods for activating Trp-p8-mediated cation influx, methods for stimulating apoptosis and/or necrosis, and related methods for the treatment of diseases, including cancers such as lung, breast, colon, and/or prostate cancers as well as other diseases, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, that are associated with Trp-p8 expression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: Dendreon Corporation
    Inventors: Ofir Moreno, Sateesh Natarajan, David F. Duncan
  • Publication number: 20120094977
    Abstract: Provided are small-molecule Trp-p8 modulators, including Trp-p8 agonists and Trp-p8 antagonists, and compositions comprising small-molecule Trp-p8 agonists as well as methods for identifying and characterizing novel small-molecule Trp-p8 modulators and methods for decreasing viability and/or inhibiting growth of Trp-p8 expressing cells, methods for activating Trp-p8-mediated cation influx, methods for stimulating apoptosis and/or necrosis, and related methods for the treatment of diseases, including cancers such as lung, breast, colon, and/or prostate cancers as well as other diseases, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, that are associated with Trp-p8 expression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: Dendreon Corporation
    Inventors: Sateesh K. Natarajan, Ofir Moreno, Thomas J. Graddis, David F. Duncan, Reiner Laus, Feng Chen
  • Publication number: 20120083493
    Abstract: Provided are small-molecule Trp-p8 modulators, including Trp-p8 agonists and Trp-p8 antagonists, and compositions comprising small-molecule Trp-p8 agonists as well as methods for identifying and characterizing novel small-molecule Trp-p8 modulators and methods for decreasing viability and/or inhibiting growth of Trp-p8 expressing cells, methods for activating Trp-p8-mediated cation influx, methods for stimulating apoptosis and/or necrosis, and related methods for the treatment of diseases, including cancers such as lung, breast, colon, and/or prostate cancers as well as other diseases, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, that are associated with Trp-p8 expression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: Dendreon Corporation
    Inventors: Ofir Moreno, Sateesh Natarajan, David F. Duncan
  • Patent number: 7772266
    Abstract: Provided are small-molecule Trp-p8 modulators, including Trp-p8 agonists and Trp-p8 antagonists, and compositions comprising small-molecule Trp-p8 agonists as well as methods for identifying and characterizing novel small-molecule Trp-p8 modulators and methods for decreasing viability and/or inhibiting growth of Trp-p8 expressing cells, methods for activating Trp-p8-mediated cation influx, methods for stimulating apoptosis and/or necrosis, and related methods for the treatment of diseases, including cancers such as lung, breast, colon, and/or prostate cancers as well as other diseases, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, that are associated with Trp-p8 expression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Dendreon Corporation
    Inventors: Ofir Moreno, Sateesh Natarajan, David F. Duncan
  • Patent number: 7741355
    Abstract: Provided are small-molecule Trp-p8 modulators, including Trp-p8 agonists and Trp-p8 antagonists, and compositions comprising small-molecule Trp-p8 agonists as well as methods for identifying and characterizing novel small-molecule Trp-p8 modulators and methods for decreasing viability and/or inhibiting growth of Trp-p8 expressing cells, methods for activating Trp-p8-mediated cation influx, methods for stimulating apoptosis and/or necrosis, and related methods for the treatment of diseases, including cancers such as lung, breast, colon, and/or prostate cancers as well as other diseases, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, that are associated with Trp-p8 expression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Dendreon Corporation
    Inventors: Ofir Moreno, Sateesh Natarajan, David F. Duncan
  • Publication number: 20090108028
    Abstract: This invention relates to devices and methods to deliver small amounts of fluid in a production environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventors: David F. Duncan, Jeffrey G. Witzel
  • Publication number: 20080255185
    Abstract: Provided are small-molecule Trp-p8 modulators, including Trp-p8 agonists and Trp-p8 antagonists, and compositions comprising small-molecule Trp-p8 agonists as well as methods for identifying and characterizing novel small-molecule Trp-p8 modulators and methods for decreasing viability and/or inhibiting growth of Trp-p8 expressing cells, methods for activating Trp-p8-mediated cation influx, methods for stimulating apoptosis and/or necrosis, and related methods for the treatment of diseases, including cancers such as lung, breast, colon, and/or prostate cancers as well as other diseases, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, that are associated with Trp-p8 expression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: Dendreon Corporation
    Inventors: Ofir Moreno, Sateesh Natarajan, David F. Duncan
  • Patent number: 7019019
    Abstract: The present invention provides matriptase inhibitors and compositions thereof useful for treating cancer. Martripase is a trypsin-like serine protease active in the development of cancerous conditions, such as tumors and metastasis of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Dendreon Corporation
    Inventors: David F. Duncan, L. Josue Alfaro-Lopez, Mallareddy Komandla, Odile Esther Levy, Ofir Moreno, Joseph E. Semple, Amir P. Tamiz
  • Publication number: 20040186060
    Abstract: The present invention provides matriptase inhibitors and compositions thereof useful for treating cancer. Martripase is a trypsin-like serine protease active in the development of cancerous conditions, such as tumors and metastasis of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Applicant: Dendreon Corporation
    Inventors: David F. Duncan, L. Josue Alfaro-Lopez, Mallareddy Komandla, Odile Esther Levy, Ofir Moreno, Joseph E. Semple, Amir P. Tamiz
  • Patent number: 6677473
    Abstract: Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions useful as plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI) antagonists are provided. In particular, methods of antagonizing PAI with substituted and unsubstituted aryl and heteroaryl ethers and thioethers, benzils, benzyl ethers, benzoate esters, sulfones and benzophenones are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Corvas International INC
    Inventors: Edwin L. Madison, Terence K. Brunck, Joseph Edward Semple, Marguerita Lim-Wilby, Kent E. Pryor, Ronald D. Lewis, II, David F. Duncan, C. Maxwell Lawrence