Patents by Inventor Huw M. L. Davies

Huw M. L. Davies 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: 10207984
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to cyclopropyl derivatives and methods of use. In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of managing medical disorders with pharmaceutical compositions disclosed herein administered to subject in need thereof. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of managing mental disorders, mood disorders, pain, and fibromyalgia and related conditions with pharmaceutical compositions disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignees: Emory University, Wake Forest University Health Services
    Inventors: Huw M. L. Davies, Spandan Chennamadhavuni, Thomas J. Martin, Steven R. Childers
  • Patent number: 10093609
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to TAK1 inhibitors, compositions, and uses related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to compounds of formula I, pharmaceutical compositions having a compound of formula I, and methods of treating or preventing cancer by administering an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition having a compound of formula I to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventors: Huw M. L. Davies, Spandan Chennamadhavuni, Andrei Bakin
  • Publication number: 20170369417
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to TAK1 inhibitors, compositions, and uses related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to compounds of formula I, pharmaceutical compositions having a compound of formula I, and methods of treating or preventing cancer by administering an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition having a compound of formula I to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Huw M. L. Davies, Spandan Chennamadhavuni, Andrei Bakin
  • Patent number: 9751825
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to TAK1 inhibitors, compositions, and uses related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to compounds of formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions having a compound of formula (I), and methods of treating or preventing cancer by administering an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition having a compound of formula (I) to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventors: Huw M. L. Davies, Spandan Chennamadhavuni, Andrei Bakin
  • Patent number: 8975428
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to compositions comprising dirhodium catalysts and uses related thereto, e.g., in enantioselective transformations of donor/acceptor carbenoids. In certain embodiments, the dirhodium catalyst comprises a cyclopropyl ring substituted with a carboxylic acid ligand. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to compositions comprising a compound of the following formula, or salts thereof wherein, R1, R2, and R3 are defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventors: Huw M. L. Davies, Jørn H. Hansen, Changming Qin
  • Publication number: 20140249199
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to TAK1 inhibitors, compositions, and uses related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to compounds of formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions having a compound of formula (I), and methods of treating or preventing cancer by administering an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition having a compound of formula (I) to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicants: HEALTH RESEARCH, INC., EMORY UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Huw M. L. Davies, Spandan Chennamadhavuni, Andrei Bakin
  • Publication number: 20140155643
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to compositions comprising dirhodium catalysts and uses related thereto, e.g., in enantioselective transformations of donor/acceptor carbenoids. In certain embodiments, the dirhodium catalyst comprises a cyclopropyl ring substituted with a carboxylic acid ligand. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to compositions comprising a compound of the following formula, or salts thereof wherein, R1, R2, and R3 are defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: EMORY UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Huw M. L. Davies, Jørn H. Hansen, Changming Qin
  • Patent number: 8329741
    Abstract: Provided herein are substituted pyrrolidines that demonstrate binding at biogenic amine transporters and can be synthesized by a methodology based on a chiral dirhodium catalyst. Compositions comprising substituted pyrrolidines can be used to treat central nervous system disorders such as schizophrenia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventor: Huw M. L. Davies
  • Patent number: 7851487
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for alleviating symptoms of neuropsychiatric disorders using tetrahydropyridine derivatives bearing aromatic substituents. The method comprises administering to an individual a tetrahydropyridine derivative bearing aromatic substituents in an amount effective to alleviate symptoms of the neuropsychiatric disorder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignees: The Research Foundation of State University of New York, Chakra Biotech Pte Ltd.
    Inventors: Huw M. L. Davies, Anil K. Ratty
  • Patent number: 7851488
    Abstract: Provided are novel tetrahydropyridine derivatives bearing substituents. These compounds can be used for alleviating the symptoms of CNS disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventor: Huw M. L. Davies
  • Patent number: 7816536
    Abstract: Disclosed are 4-substituted and 7-substituted indoles, benzofurans, benzothiophenes, benzimidazoles, benzoxazoles, and benzothiazoles. Also disclosed are methods for making 4-substituted and 7-substituted indoles, benzofurans, benzothiophenes, benzimidazoles, benzoxazoles, and benzothiazoles, including those having the formulae. The methods include contacting a 4-substituted-6,7-dihydro indole, benzofuran, benzothiophene, benzimidazole, benzoxazole, or benzothiazole compound or a 7-substituted-4,5-dihydro indole, benzofuran, benzothiophene, benzimidazole, benzoxazole, or benzothiazole compound with a vinyldiazo compound in the presence of a dirhodium catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventors: Huw M. L. Davies, James Manning
  • Patent number: 7700798
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having the formula: wherein R21 is an alkyl, aryl, alkoxy, hydroxy, or amino group or a halogen atom; wherein R2 is hydrogen or an alkyl, aryl, alkoxy, or amino group; wherein R23 and R24 are independently selected from hydrogen, an alkyl, aryl, alkoxy, hydroxy, or amino group, and a halogen atom or wherein R23 and R24, taken together with the carbon atom to which they are bound, form a ring; wherein R25 is hydrogen, an alkyl, aryl, alkoxy, hydroxy, or O-silyl group or a halogen atom; wherein Z, taken together with the carbons to which it is bonded, forms a 5-12 membered ring; and wherein Y is an electron withdrawing group. These compounds can be used to prepare erogorgiaene congeners, such as erogorgiaene, pseudopterosin A, helioporin E, pseudopteroxazole, colombiasin A, elisapoterosin B, elisabethadione, p-benzoquinone natural products, ileabethin, sinulobtain B, sinulobtain C, and sinulobtain D.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventors: Huw M. L. Davies, Abbas M. Walji
  • Patent number: 7550588
    Abstract: Disclosed are novel homotropane compounds with CNS activity. These compounds can be used for alleviating symptoms of CNS disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventor: Huw M. L. Davies
  • Patent number: 7501453
    Abstract: Disclosed are aromatic cyclopropane compounds with CNS activity. These compounds can be used for alleviating symptoms of CNS disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventors: Huw M. L. Davies, Timothy Gregg
  • Publication number: 20090048329
    Abstract: Provided herein are substituted pyrrolidines that demonstrate binding at biogenic amine transporters and can be synthesized by a methodology based on a chiral dirhodium catalyst. Compositions comprising substituted pyrrolidines can be used to treat central nervous system disorders such as schizophrenia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventor: Huw M.L. Davies
  • Patent number: 7432376
    Abstract: Disclosed are tropane-based prodrug compounds bearing fatty ester and aromatic substituents. The compounds can be used for alleviating symptoms of CNS disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Research Foundation of State University of New York, The
    Inventor: Huw M. L. Davies
  • Patent number: 7385064
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having the following formula: in which Z11 is selected from a substituted or unsubstituted saturated adamantyl or other polycyclic group and a substituted or unsubstituted branched acyclic group containing at least 5 carbon atoms at least one of which is a tertiary carbon; and in which Z12 is a cyclic imide. Methods of using these compounds as chiral catalysts for carbenoid reactions and for enantioselective C—H aminations are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventors: Huw M. L. Davies, Ravisekhara P. Reddy
  • Patent number: 7109343
    Abstract: Compounds having the formula: are disclosed. M1 and M2 are the same or different and are transition metal atoms or ions; Z2 and Z3, independently, are the atoms necessary to complete a 3–12 membered heterocyclic ring; Z1 is an alkylene or arylene group; Q1 and Q2 are the same or different and are electron withdrawing groups; L1 and L3, taken together, represent —O—CR13—O—; L2 and L4, taken together, represent —O—CR14—O—; and R13 and R14 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups and aryl groups or R13 and R14 represent alkylene or arylene groups that are directly or indirectly bonded to one another. Methods for making such compounds are also disclosed, as are intermediates which can be used in their preparation. Also disclosed are methods for carrying out C—H insertion reactions using bis-transition metal catalysts, such as the above compounds. Procedures for preparing d-threo methylphenidate, tolterodine, CDP-840, nominfensine, and sertraline, are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventor: Huw M. L. Davies
  • Patent number: 7030051
    Abstract: Disclosed is method for increasing the efficiency of a dirhodium catalyst. The method includes providing a dirhodium catalyst, providing an organic ester, and contacting the dirhodium catalyst and the organic ester under conditions effective to increase the efficiency of the dirhodium catalyst. The organic ester is selected such that it is not a substrate for catalysis by the dirhodium catalyst. Dirhodium catalyst compositions which include a dirhodium catalyst and an organic ester are also disclosed. In these compositions, the organic ester is not a substrate for catalysis by the dirhodium catalyst. The method and compositions can be used in a number of reactions, including insertion reactions (e.g., C—H insertions, Si—H insertions, O—H insertions, and N—H insertions) cyclopropanation reactions, annulations (e.g., [3+2] annulations and [3+4] annulations), and ?,?-diarylalkanoate syntheses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventor: Huw M. L. Davies
  • Patent number: 6962891
    Abstract: Disclosed are dirhodium catalyst compositions. One such dirhodium catalyst composition includes a dirhodium catalyst and a solid support. The dirhodium catalyst includes a Rh—Rh moiety and four bridging ligand moieties. The dirhodium catalyst and the solid support are bound together, but they are not covalently bound together via one or more of the bridging ligand moieties. Another such dirhodium catalyst composition includes a dirhodium tetracarboxylate catalyst and a solid support, and the dirhodium tetracarboxylate catalyst and the solid support are bound together. Yet another such dirhodium catalyst composition includes a dirhodium catalyst and a solid support, where the dirhodium catalyst includes a Rh—Rh moiety and where the dirhodium catalyst and the solid support are bound together via at least one of the rhodiums' axial positions. The compositions can be used in a number of reactions, including insertion reactions (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventors: Huw M. L. Davies, Tadamichi Nagashima