Patents by Inventor George Theodore Grosu

George Theodore Grosu 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: 7671056
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel piperazine-piperidine compounds. The compounds are useful as 5-HT1A binding agents, particularly as 5-HT1A receptor antagonists and agonists. These compounds are useful in treating central nervous system disorders, such as cognition disorders, anxiety disorders, depression and sexual dysfunction. The invention relates to compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of formula (I?): wherein R1-R16, Ra, Rb, and n are set forth in the specification. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of formula (I?).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Wyeth LLC
    Inventors: Magda Asselin, George Theodore Grosu, Annmarie Louise Sabb, Wayne Everett Childers, Lisa Marie Havran, Zhongqi Shen, James Jacob Bicksler, Dan Chaekoo Chong
  • Publication number: 20090054454
    Abstract: Benzofuranyl- and benzothienyl-piperzinyl quinoline derivatives and compositions containing such compounds are disclosed. Methods of using benzofuranyl- and benzothienyl-piperzinyl quinoline derivatives and compositions containing such composition in the treatment and/or prevention of serotonin-related disorders, such as depression and anxiety, are also disclosed. In addition, processes for the preparation of benzofuranyl- and benzothienyl-piperzinyl quinoline derivatives are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Aranapakam Mudumbai Venkatesan, Osvaldo Dos Santos, Magda Asselin, George Theodore Grosu, Deborah A. Evrard, Richard Eric Mewshaw, Kristin Meagher
  • Patent number: 7276603
    Abstract: Benzofuranyl- and benzothienyl-piperzinyl quinoline derivatives and compositions containing such compounds are disclosed. Methods of using benzofuranyl- and benzothienyl-piperzinyl quinoline derivatives and compositions containing such composition in the treatment and/or prevention of serotonin-related disorders, such as depression and anxiety, are also disclosed. In addition, processes for the preparation of benzofuranyl- and benzothienyl-piperzinyl quinoline derivatives are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Wyeth
    Inventors: Aranapakam Mudumbai Venkatesan, Osvaldo Dos Santos, Magda Asselin, George Theodore Grosu, Deborah A. Evrard, Richard Eric Mewshaw, Kristin Meagher
  • Patent number: 6462073
    Abstract: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a group of enzymes that have been implicated in the pathological destruction of connective tissue and basement membranes. These zinc containing endopeptidases consist of several subsets of enzymes including collagenases, stromelysins and gelatinases. TNF converting enzyme (TACE), a pro-inflammatory cytokine, catalyzes the formation of TNF-&agr; from membrane bound TNF-&agr; precursor protein. It is expected that small molecule inhibitors of MMPs and TACE therefore have the potential for treating a variety of disease states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: American Home Products Corporation
    Inventors: Aranapakam Mudumbai Venkatesan, George Theodore Grosu, Jamie Marie Davis, Jannie Lea Baker, Jeremy Ian Levin
  • Patent number: 6342508
    Abstract: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMps) are a group of enzymes that have been implicated in the pathological destruction of connective tissue and basement membranes. These zinc containing endopeptidases consist of several subsets of enzymes including collagenases, stromelysins and gelatinases. TNF-&agr; converting enzyme (TACE), a pro-inflammatory cytokine, catalyzes the formation of TNF-&agr; from membrane bound TNF-&agr; precursor protein. It is expected that small molecule inhibitors of MMPs and TACE therefore have the potential for treating a variety of disease states. The present invention provides low molecular weight, non-peptide inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and TNF-&agr; converting enzyme (TACE) for the treatment of arthritis, tumor metastasis, tissue ulceration, abnormal wound healing, periodontal disease, bone disease, diabetes (insulin resistance) and HIV infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2002
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: Aranapakam Mudumbai Venkatesan, George Theodore Grosu, Jamie Marie Davis, Derek Cecil Cole
  • Publication number: 20020006922
    Abstract: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a group of enzymes that have been implicated in the pathological destruction of connective tissue and basement membranes. These zinc containing endopeptidases consist of several subsets of enzymes including collagenases, stromelysins and gelatinases. TNF converting enzyme (TACE), a pro-inflammatory cytokine, catalyzes the formation of TNF-&agr; from membrane bound TNF-&agr; precursor protein. It is expected that small molecule inhibitors of MMPs and TACE therefore have the potential for treating a variety of disease states.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2001
    Publication date: January 17, 2002
    Applicant: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: Aranapakam Mudumbai Venkatesan, George Theodore Grosu, Jamie Marie Davis, Jannie Lea Baker, Jeremy Ian Levin
  • Patent number: 6331563
    Abstract: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a group of enzymes that have been implicated in the pathological destruction of connective tissue and basement membranes. These zinc containing endopeptidases consist of several subsets of enzymes including collagenases, stromelysins and gelatinases. TNF-&agr; converting enzyme (TACE), a pro-inflammatory cytokine, catalyzes the formation of TNF-&agr; from membrane bound TNF-&agr; precursor protein. It is expected that small molecule inhibitors of MMPs and TACE therefore have the potential for treating a variety of disease states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2001
    Inventors: Aranapakam Mudumbai Venkatesan, George Theodore Grosu, Jannie Lea Baker
  • Patent number: 6197791
    Abstract: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a group of enzymes that have been implicated in the pathological destruction of connective tissue and basement membranes. These zinc containing endopeptidases consist of several subsets of enzymes including collagenases, stromelysins and gelatinases. TNF-&agr; converting enzyme (TACE), a pro-inflammatory cytokine, catalyzes the formation of TNF-&agr; from membrane bound TNF-&agr; precursor protein. It is expected that small molecule inhibitors of MMPs and TACE therefore have the potential for treating a variety of disease states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: Aranapakam Mudumbai Venkatesan, George Theodore Grosu, Jamie Marie Davis, Jannie Lea Baker, Jeremy Ian Levin
  • Patent number: 6172057
    Abstract: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a group of enzymes that have been implicated in the pathological destruction of connective tissue and basement membranes. These zinc containing endopeptidases consist of several subsets of enzymes including collagenases, stromelysins and gelatinases. TNF-&agr; converting enzyme (TACE), a pro-inflammatory cytokine, catalyzes the formation of TNF-&agr; from membrane bound TNF-&agr; precursor protein. It is expected that small molecule inhibitors of MMPs and TACE therefore have the potential for treating a variety of disease states. The present invention provides low molecular weight, non-peptide inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and TNF-&agr; converting enzyme (TACE) for the treatment of arthritis, tumor metastasis, tissue ulceration, abnormal wound healing, periodontal disease, bone disease, diabetes (insulin resistance) and HIV infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: Aranapakam Mudumbai Venkatesan, George Theodore Grosu, Jamie Marie Davis, Baihua Hu, Derek Cecil Cole, Jannie Lea Baker, Marcy Pamela Jacobson, Matthew Robin O'Dell