Patents by Inventor Howard Tucker

Howard Tucker 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: 20100010007
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): compositions comprising them, processes for preparing them and their use in medical therapy (for example modulating CCR5 receptor activity in a warm blooded animal).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Alan Faull, Howard Tucker
  • Patent number: 7615555
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): compositions comprising them, processes for preparing them and their use in medical therapy (for example modulating CCR5 receptor activity in a warm blooded animal).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Alan Faull, Howard Tucker
  • Publication number: 20080200460
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein: when X is NR5, Y is absent or is CH2; when X is CH2, Y is absent, CH2, NR6, O, S, S(O) or S(O)2; Z is a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclyl ring; compositions comprising them, processes for preparing them and their use in medical therapy (for example modulating CCR5 receptor activity in a warm blooded animal).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2005
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Dearg Brown, John Oldfield, Howard Tucker
  • Patent number: 7342020
    Abstract: Arylpiperazines of formula (I) useful as metalloproteinase inhibitors, especially as inhibitors of MMP 13
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Bernard Christophe Barlaam, Nicholas John Newcombe, Howard Tucker, David Waterson
  • Publication number: 20080021038
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein neither R4 nor R5 is hydrogen; compositions comprising them, processes for preparing them and their use in medical therapy (for example modulating CCR5 receptor activity in a warm blooded animal).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Howard Tucker, Alan Faull
  • Publication number: 20070259914
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) compositions comprising them, processes for preparing them and their use in medical therapy (for example modulating CCR5 receptor activity in a warm blooded animal).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventor: Howard Tucker
  • Patent number: 7280873
    Abstract: A method for treating an oropharyngeal disorder in a patient by neuromuscular electrical stimulation includes selectively placing a plurality of electrodes in electrical contact with tissue of a pharyngeal region of the patient. The method also includes the steps of providing a pulse generator for generating a series of electrical pulses, each of which comprises a biphasic symmetrical waveform with an interval between the two phases, and attaching the plurality of electrodes to the pulse generator so that the series of electrical pulses may be provided to the patient through the plurality of electrodes. According to the method, a series of electrical pulses, each of which comprises a biphasic symmetrical waveform with an interval between the two phases, is generated, and said series of electrical pulses is provided to the patient through the plurality of electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: ESD, LLC
    Inventors: Marcy L. Freed, Leonard A. Freed, Michael O. Christian, Howard Tucker, Bernard Kotton, Erol M. Beytas, Marie Asmar, Ed Dunlay, Tim Kretschmer
  • Publication number: 20070167442
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): compositions comprising them, processes for preparing them and their use in medical therapy (for example modulating CCR5 receptor activity in a warm blooded animal).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2005
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventors: Alan Faull, Howard Tucker
  • Publication number: 20070161646
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein L is CH or N; M is CH or N; provided that L and M are not both CH; compositions comprising them, processes for preparing them and their use in medical therapy (for example modulating CCR5 receptor activity in a warm blooded animal).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: ASTRAZENECA AB
    Inventor: Howard Tucker
  • Publication number: 20070112022
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, A and n are as defined; and X is S(O)2NR4R5 or NR6S(O)2R7; compositions comprising them, processes for preparing them and their use in medical therapy (for example modulating CCR5 receptor activity in a warm blooded animal).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2004
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Dearg Brown, John Oldfield, Howard Tucker
  • Patent number: 7192973
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein L is CH or N; M is CH or N; provided that L and M are not both CH; compositions comprising them, processes for preparing them and their use in medical therapy (for example modulating CCR5 receptor activity in a warm blooded animal)
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventor: Howard Tucker
  • Patent number: 7153857
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula I useful as metalloproteinase inhibitors, especially as inhibitors of MMP 13.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Maurice Raymond Verschoyle Finlay, Howard Tucker, David Waterson
  • Publication number: 20060287338
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula I useful as metalloproteinase inhibitors, especially as inhibitors of MMP 13.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Applicant: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Christophe Barlaam, Robert Dowell, Maurice Finlay, Nicholas Newcombe, Howard Tucker, David Waterson
  • Patent number: 7122551
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula I useful as metalloproteinase inhibitors, especially as inhibitors of MMP 13.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Bernard Christophe Barlaam, Robert Ian Dowell, Maurice Raymond Verschoyle Finlay, Nicholas John Newcombe, Howard Tucker, David Waterson
  • Publication number: 20060229313
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula I useful as metalloproteinase inhibitors, especially as inhibitors of MMP 13.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2006
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Applicant: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Raymond Finlay, Howard Tucker, David Waterson
  • Publication number: 20060205769
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, A and n are as defined; compositions comprising them, processes for preparing them and their use in medical therapy (for example modulating CCR5 receptor activity in a warm blooded animal).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2004
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: Dearg Brown, John Cumming, Howard Tucker
  • Publication number: 20060189650
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2R3, R4, ?, X, m and n are as defined; compositions comprising them, processes for preparing them and their use in medical therapy them and their use in medical therapy (for example mod ulating CCR5 receptor activity in a warm blooded animal).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Inventors: John Cumming, Alan Faull, Colin Fielding, John Oldfield, Howard Tucker
  • Publication number: 20060173041
    Abstract: A compound of formula (1), wherein B is an ortho substituted monocyclic aryl or heteroaryl group or a bicyclic aryl or heteroaryl group; useful in the inhibition of one or more metalloproteinases, and in particular TACE.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2003
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventors: Jeremy Burrows, Howard Tucker, David Waterson, Maurice Raymond Cheshire
  • Publication number: 20060142336
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (1), wherein Z is —CONR15OH or —N(OH)CHO and X is —(CR9R10)t-Q-(CR11R12)u- (where t and u are independently 0 or 1 with the proviso that t and u cannot both be 0);are inhibitors of metalloproteinases and in particular TACE.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2003
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventors: Jeremy Burrows, Howard Tucker
  • Patent number: 7039468
    Abstract: A simple, non-invasive method and apparatus for treating oropharyngeal disorders provides electrical stimulation to the oropharyngeal region of a patient. The apparatus includes an electrical neuromuscular stimulator that includes a pulse generator for generating a series of electrical pulses and a processor coupled to the pulse generator for controlling its operation. The apparatus also includes a first electrode and a second electrode, each of which includes a snap eyelet having a connector to which a lead wire may be attached, a conductive film and an adhesive and conductive gel layer that is adapted to be attached to the skin of the patient. The apparatus also includes at least one lead wire for attachment of the electrodes to the pulse generator and at least one adhesively backed tape overlay for securing the first and second electrodes to the skin of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: ESD Limited Liability Company
    Inventors: Marcy L. Freed, Leonard A. Freed, Michael O. Christian, Howard Tucker, Bernard Kotton, Erol M. Beytas, Ed Dunlay, Tim Kretschmer, Marie Asmar