Patents by Inventor David J. Slade

David J. Slade 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).

  • Patent number: 8835457
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to synthetic bridged bicyclic compounds that are inhibitors of rho-associated protein kinase. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention is additionally directed to a method of preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with cytoskeletal reorganization. The method comprises administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a Rho kinase inhibitory compound of Formula I, wherein said amount is effective to influence the actomyosin interactions, for example, by leading to cellular relaxation and alterations in cell-substratum adhesions. In one embodiment, the method treats increased intraocular pressure, such as primary open-angle glaucoma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: John W. Lampe, Paul S. Watson, David J. Slade
  • Patent number: 8604218
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to synthetic cytoskeletal active compounds that are inhibitors of rho-associated protein kinase. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention is additionally directed to a method of preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with cytoskeletal reorganization. In one embodiment of the invention, the method treats increased intraocular pressure, such as primary open-angle glaucoma. The method comprises administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a cytoskeletal active compound of Formula I or Formula II, wherein said amount is effective to influence the actomyosin interactions, for example by leading to cellular relaxation and alterations in cell-substratum adhesions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Lampe, Paul S. Watson, David J. Slade, Ward M. Peterson, Christopher S. Crean, Jason L. Vittitow, Jonathan Bryan DeCamp, Nicholas F. Pelz
  • Patent number: 8604205
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to synthetic cytoskeletal active compounds that are inhibitors of rho-associated protein kinase. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention is additionally directed to a method of preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with cytoskeletal reorganization. In one embodiment of the invention, the method treats increased intraocular pressure, such as primary open-angle glaucoma. The method comprises administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a cytoskeletal active compound of Formula I or Formula II, wherein said amount is effective to influence the actomyosin interactions, for example by leading to cellular relaxation and alterations in cell-substratum adhesions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Lampe, Paul S. Watson, David J. Slade, Ward M. Peterson, Christopher S. Crean, Jason L. Vittitow, Jonathan Bryan DeCamp, Nicholas F. Pelz
  • Publication number: 20130281485
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to synthetic bridged bicyclic compounds that are inhibitors of rho-associated protein kinase. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention is additionally directed to a method of preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with cytoskeletal reorganization. The method comprises administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a Rho kinase inhibitory compound of Formula I, wherein said amount is effective to influence the actomyosin interactions, for example, by leading to cellular relaxation and alterations in cell-substratum adhesions. In one embodiment, the method treats increased intraocular pressure, such as primary open-angle glaucoma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: John W. Lampe, Paul S. Watson, David J. Slade
  • Patent number: 8476295
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to synthetic bridged bicyclic compounds that are inhibitors of rho-associated protein kinase. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention is additionally directed to a method of preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with cytoskeletal reorganization. The method comprises administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a Rho kinase inhibitory compound of Formula I, wherein said amount is effective to influence the actomyosin interactions, for example, by leading to cellular relaxation and alterations in cell-substratum adhesions. In one embodiment, the method treats increased intraocular pressure, such as primary open-angle glaucoma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Inspire
    Inventors: John W. Lampe, Paul S. Watson, David J. Slade
  • Publication number: 20130012543
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to synthetic cytoskeletal active compounds that are inhibitors of rho-associated protein kinase. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention is additionally directed to a method of preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with cytoskeletal reorganization. In one embodiment of the invention, the method treats increased intraocular pressure, such as primary open-angle glaucoma. The method comprises administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a cytoskeletal active compound of Formula I or Formula II, wherein said amount is effective to influence the actomyosin interactions, for example by leading to cellular relaxation and alterations in cell-substratum adhesions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventors: John W. LAMPE, Paul S. Watson, David J. Slade, Ward M. Peterson, Christopher S. Crean, Jason L. Vittitow, Jonathan Bryan DeCamp, Nicholas F. Pelz
  • Patent number: 8158796
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to practical high-yielding synthetic processes to prepare compounds of general Formula III, IV, V, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII, XIV, and XV. Such compounds are useful as final products or can be used as intermediates and be further modified to prepare other desired products such as rho-kinase inhibitors. The present invention is also directed to certain novel compounds and/or novel solid forms of certain compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jin She, Jonathan Bryan deCamp, Paul S. Watson, David J. Slade
  • Publication number: 20120046275
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to synthetic cytoskeletal active compounds that are inhibitors of rho-associated protein kinase. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention is additionally directed to a method of preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with cytoskeletal reorganization. In one embodiment of the invention, the method treats increased intraocular pressure, such as primary open-angle glaucoma. The method comprises administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a cytoskeletal active compound of Formula I or Formula II, wherein said amount is effective to influence the actomyosin interactions, for example by leading to cellular relaxation and alterations in cell-substratum adhesions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: John W. Lampe, Paul S. Watson, David J. Slade, Ward M. Peterson, Christopher S. Crean, Jason L. Vittitow, Jonathan Bryan DeCamp, Nicholas F. Pelz
  • Patent number: 8071779
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to synthetic cytoskeletal active compounds that are inhibitors of rho-associated protein kinase. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention is additionally directed to a method of preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with cytoskeletal reorganization. In one embodiment of the invention, the method treats increased intraocular pressure, such as primary open-angle glaucoma. The method comprises administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a cytoskeletal active compound of Formula I or Formula II, wherein said amount is effective to influence the actomyosin interactions, for example by leading to cellular relaxation and alterations in cell-substratum adhesions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Lampe, Paul S. Watson, David J. Slade, Ward M. Peterson, Christopher S. Crean, Jason L. Vittitow, Jonathan Bryan DeCamp, Nicholas F. Pelz
  • Patent number: 8039465
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to synthetic cytoskeletal active compounds that are related to natural Latrunculin A or Latrunculin B. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention is additionally directed to a method of preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with actin polymerization. In one embodiment of the invention, the method treats increased intraocular pressure, such as primary open-angle glaucoma. The method comprises administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a cytoskeletal active compound of Formula I or II, wherein said amount is effective to influence the cytoskeleton, for example by inhibiting actin polymerization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Lampe, Robert Plourde, Jr., Jin She, Jason L. Vittitow, Paul S. Watson, Michael T. Crimmins, David J. Slade
  • Publication number: 20110144150
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to synthetic bridged bicyclic compounds that are inhibitors of rho-associated protein kinase. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention is additionally directed to a method of preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with cytoskeletal reorganization. The method comprises administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a Rho kinase inhibitory compound of Formula I, wherein said amount is effective to influence the actomyosin interactions, for example, by leading to cellular relaxation and alterations in cell-substratum adhesions. In one embodiment, the method treats increased intraocular pressure, such as primary open-angle glaucoma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: John W. Lampe, Paul S. Watson, David J. Slade
  • Publication number: 20100130572
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to synthetic cytoskeletal active compounds that are related to natural Latrunculin A or Latrunculin B. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention is additionally directed to a method of preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with actin polymerization. In one embodiment of the invention, the method treats increased intraocular pressure, such as primary open-angle glaucoma. The method comprises administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a cytoskeletal active compound of Formula I or II, wherein said amount is effective to influence the cytoskeleton, for example by inhibiting actin polymerization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventors: John W. LAMPE, Robert Plourde, JR., Jin She, Jason L. Vittitow, Paul S. Watson, Michael T. Crimmins, David J. Slade
  • Patent number: 7666861
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to synthetic cytoskeletal active compounds that are related to natural Latrunculin A or Latrunculin B. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention is additionally directed to a method of preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with actin polymerization. In one embodiment of the invention, the method treats increased intraocular pressure, such as primary open-angle glaucoma. The method comprises administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a cytoskeletal active compound of Formula I or II, wherein said amount is effective to influence the cytoskeleton, for example by inhibiting actin polymerization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Lampe, Robert Plourde, Jr., Jin She, Jason L. Vittitow, Paul S. Watson, Michael T. Crimmins, David J. Slade
  • Publication number: 20100022775
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to practical high-yielding synthetic processes to prepare compounds of general Formula III, IV, V, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII, XIV, and XV. Such compounds are useful as final products or can be used as intermediates and be further modified to prepare other desired products such as rho-kinase inhibitors. The present invention is also directed to certain novel compounds and/or novel solid forms of certain compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: Jin She, Jonathan Bryan deCamp, Paul S. Watson, David J. Slade
  • Publication number: 20080214614
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to synthetic cytoskeletal active compounds that are inhibitors of rho-associated protein kinase. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention is additionally directed to a method of preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with cytoskeletal reorganization. In one embodiment of the invention, the method treats increased intraocular pressure, such as primary open-angle glaucoma. The method comprises administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a cytoskeletal active compound of Formula I or Formula II, wherein said amount is effective to influence the actomyosin interactions, for example by leading to cellular relaxation and alterations in cell-substratum adhesions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: John W. Lampe, Paul S. Watson, David J. Slade, Ward M. Peterson, Christopher S. Crean, Jason L. Vittitow, Jonathan Bryan DeCamp, Nicholas F. Pelz
  • Patent number: 7320974
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to synthetic cytoskeletal active compounds that are related to natural Latrunculin A or Latrunculin B. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention is additionally directed to a method of preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with actin polymerization. In one embodiment of the invention, the method treats increased intraocular pressure, such as primary open-angle glaucoma. The method comprises administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a cytoskeletal active compound of Formula I or II, wherein said amount is effective to influence the cytoskeleton, for example by inhibiting actin polymerization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Lampe, Robert Plourde, Jr., Jin She, Jason L. Vittitow, Paul S. Watson, Michael T. Crimmins, David J. Slade