Patents by Inventor James M. Dorsey

James M. Dorsey 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: 9708321
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel spiro-quinazolinone derivatives as positive allosteric modulators for modulating metabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 4 (mGluR4) and/or altering glutamate level or glutamatergic signalling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Nadia Brugger, Brian L. Hodous, Amanda E. Sutton, Justin Potnick, Theresa L. Johnson, Thomas E. Richardson, Thomas Francis Nelson Haxell, James M. Dorsey, Robert James Foglesong
  • Publication number: 20150361079
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel spiro-quinazolinone derivatives as positive allosteric modulators for modulating metabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 4 (mGluR4) and/or altering glutamate level or glutamatergic signalling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Applicant: Merck Patent GMBH
    Inventors: Nadia BRUGGER, Brian L. HODOUS, Amanda E. SUTTON, Justin POTNICK, Theresa L. JOHNSON, Thomas E. RICHARDSON, Thomas Francis Nelson HAXELL, James M. DORSEY, Robert James FOGLESONG
  • Publication number: 20110034434
    Abstract: The invention relates to prodrugs of fused heterocyclic inhibitors of D-amino oxidase (DAAO) and methods of treating diseases and conditions, wherein modulation of D-amino acid oxidase activity, D-serine levels, D-serine oxidative products and NMDA receptor activity in the nervous system of a mammalian subject is effective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: SEPRACOR INC.
    Inventors: Michele L. R. Heffernan, Richard Dennis, James M. Dorsey, Robert J. Foglesong, Michael L. Jones, Cyprian O. Ogbu, Mustapha Soukri, Kerry L. Spear, Michael A. Orsini
  • Publication number: 20100120740
    Abstract: The invention relates to prodrugs of fused heterocyclic inhibitors of D-amino oxidase (DAAO) and methods of treating diseases and conditions, wherein modulation of D-amino acid oxidase activity, D-serine levels, D-serine oxidative products and NMDA receptor activity in the nervous system of a mammalian subject is effective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: SEPRACOR INC.
    Inventors: Michele L. R. Heffernan, Richard Dennis, James M. Dorsey, Robert J. Foglesong, Michael L. Jones, Cyprian O. Ogbu, Mustapha Soukri, Kerry L. Spear, H. Scott Wilkinson, Michael Anthony Orsini
  • Publication number: 20100029741
    Abstract: This invention provides methods of improving cognitive function by administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a fused heterocycle having the formula: in which R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of H, substituted or unsubstituted arylalkyl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylalkyl. R2 is a member selected from the group consisting of H substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted arylalkyl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylalkyl. R3 is a member selected from the group consisting of H, C1-C6 substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted arylalkyl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylalkyl. R4 is a member selected from OH and O?X+, in which X+ is positive ion which is a member selected from organic positive ions and inorganic positive ions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Dorsey, Michele L. R. Heffernan, Qun Kevin Fang, Robert J. Foglesong, Seth C. Hopkins, Cyprian O. Ogbu, Mustapha Soukri, Kerry L. Spear
  • Publication number: 20100022612
    Abstract: This invention provides fused heterocycles having the formula: in which R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of H, substituted or unsubstituted arylalkyl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylalkyl. R2 is a member selected from the group consisting of H substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted arylalkyl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylalkyl. R3 is a member selected from the group consisting of H, C1-C6 substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted arylalkyl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylalkyl. R4 is a member selected from OH and O?X+, in which X+ is positive ion which is a member selected from organic positive ions and inorganic positive ions. Substituted or unsubstituted arylalkyl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylalkyl moieties have the formula: in which Ar is a member selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted aryl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Dorsey, Michele L. R. Heffernan, Qun Kevin Fang, Robert J. Foglesong, Seth C. Hopkins, Cyprian O. Ogbu, Mustapha Soukri, Kerry L. Spear
  • Patent number: 7579370
    Abstract: This invention provides fused heterocycles having the formula: in which R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of H, substituted or unsubstituted arylalkyl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylalkyl. R2 is a member selected from the group consisting of H substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted arylalkyl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylalkyl. R3is a member selected from the group consisting of H, C1-C6 substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted arylalkyl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylalkyl. R4 is a member selected from OH and O?X+, in which X+ is positive ion which is a member selected from organic positive ions and inorganic positive ions. Substituted or unsubstituted arylalkyl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylalkyl moieties have the formula: in which Ar is a member selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted aryl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: Michele L. R. Heffernan, James M. Dorsey, Qun Kevin Fang, Robert J. Foglesong, Seth C. Hopkins, Cyprian O. Ogbu, Mustapha Soukri, Kerry L. Spear
  • Patent number: 7091240
    Abstract: A diverse set of tubulin binding agents have been discovered which are structurally characterized, in a general sense, by a semi-rigid molecular framework capable of maintaining aryl-aryl, pseudo pi stacking distances appropriate for molecular recognition of tubulin. In phenolic or amino form, these ligands may be further functionalized to prepare phosphate esters, phosphate salts, phosphoramidates, and other prodrugs capable of demonstrating selective targeting and destruction of tumor cell vasculature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignees: Oxigene, Inc., Baylor University
    Inventors: Kevin G. Pinney, Vani P. Mocharla, Zhi Chen, Charles M. Garner, Mallinath Hadimani, Raymond Kessler, James M. Dorsey, Klaus Edvardsen, David J. Chaplin, Joseph Prezioso, Usha Ghatak, legal representative, Anjan Ghatak, deceased
  • Patent number: 7001926
    Abstract: A diverse set of tubulin binding agents have been discovered which are structurally characterized, in a general sense, by a semi-rigid molecular framework capable of maintaining aryl-aryl, pseudo pi stacking distances appropriate for molecular recognition of tubulin. In phenolic or amino form, these ligands may be further functionalized to prepare phosphate esters, phosphate salts, phosphoramidates, and other prodrugs capable of demonstrating selective targeting and destruction of tumor cell vasculature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignees: Oxigene, Inc., Baylor University
    Inventors: Kevin G. Pinney, Vani P. Mocharla, Zhi Chen, Usha R. Ghatak, legal representative, Mallinath Hadimani, Jimmy Kessler, James M. Dorsey, Klaus Edvardsen, David J. Chaplin, Joseph Prezioso, Anjan Ghatak, deceased
  • Publication number: 20040043969
    Abstract: A diverse set of tubulin binding agents have been discovered which are structurally characterized, in a general sense, by a semi-rigid molecular framework capable of maintaining aryl-aryl, pseudo pi stacking distances appropriate for molecular recognition of tubulin. In phenolic or amino form, these ligands may be further functionalized to prepare phosphate esters, phosphate salts, phosphoramidates, and other prodrugs capable of demonstrating selective targeting and destruction of tumor cell vasculature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: Kevin G. Pinney, Vani P. Mocharla, Zhi Chen, Charles M. Garner, Anjan Ghatak, Mallinath Hadimani, Jimmy Kessler, James M. Dorsey, Klaus Edvardsen, David J. Chaplin, Joseph Prezioso, Usha R. Ghatak
  • Publication number: 20040044059
    Abstract: A diverse set of tubulin binding agents have been discovered which are structurally characterized, in a general sense, by a semi-rigid molecular framework capable of maintaining aryl-aryl, pseudo pi stacking distances appropriate for molecular recognition of tubulin. In phenolic or amino form, these ligands may be further functionalized to prepare phosphate esters, phosphate salts, phosphoramidates, and other prodrugs capable of demonstrating selective targeting and destruction of tumor cell vasculature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: Kevin G. Pinney, Vani P. Mocharla, Zhi Chen, Charles M. Garner, Mallinath Hadimani, Raymond Kessler, James M. Dorsey, Klaus Edvardsen, David J. Chaplin, Joseph Prezioso, Anjan Ghatak, Usha Ghatak
  • Patent number: 6593374
    Abstract: A diverse set of tubulin binding ligands have been discovered which are structurally characterized, in a general sense, by a semi-rigid molecular framework capable of maintaining aryl—aryl, pseudo pi stacking distances appropriate for molecular recognition of tubulin. In phenolic or amino form, these ligands may be further functionalized to prepare phosphate esters, phosphate salts, and phosphoramidates capable of demonstrating selective targeting and destruction of tumor cell vasculature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Baylor University
    Inventors: Kevin G. Pinney, Vani P. Mocharla, Zhi Chen, Charles M. Garner, Anjan Ghatak, James M. Dorsey
  • Publication number: 20020055643
    Abstract: A diverse set of tubulin binding ligands have been discovered which are structurally characterized, in a general sense, by a semi-rigid molecular framework capable of maintaining aryl-aryl, pseudo pi stacking distances appropriate for molecular recognition of tubulin. In phenolic or amino form, these ligands may be further functionalized to prepare phosphate esters, phosphate salts, and phosphoramidates capable of demonstrating selective targeting and destruction of tumor cell vasculature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Publication date: May 9, 2002
    Inventors: Kevin G. Pinney, Vani P. Mocharla, Zhi Chen, Charles M. Garner, Anjan Ghatak, Mallinath Hadimani, Jimmy Kessler, James M. Dorsey
  • Patent number: 5692039
    Abstract: A Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) linking an originating facility and a terminating facility through an originating switch connected to the originating facility and a terminating switch connected to the terminating facility where the terminating facility includes multi-format data terminal devices including a telephone terminal and an additional non-telephone data terminal where the telephone terminal and the non-telephone terminal each have an NPA-NXX-XXXX address, a method including the steps of (a) creating a message at the originating facility, (b) creating an address for the message comprising the NPA-NXX-XXXX address of the telephone station plus an added data characteristic indicative of the non-telephone terminal to which the message is directed, (c) transmitting the address through the originating switch to the terminating switch, (d) analyzing the address at the terminating switch and (e) connecting the message to the data terminal characterized by the added data set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Assignee: Bell Atlantic Network Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell J. Brankley, James M. Dorsey
  • Patent number: 5467390
    Abstract: A Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) linking an originating facility and a terminating facility through an originating switch connected to the originating facility and a terminating switch connected to the terminating facility where the terminating facility includes multi-format data terminal devices including a telephone terminal and an additional non-telephone data terminal where the telephone terminal and the non-telephone terminal each have an NPA-NXX-XXXX address, a method including the steps of (a) creating a message at the originating facility, (b) creating an address for the message comprising the NPA-NXX-XXXX address of the telephone station plus an added data characteristic indicative of the non-telephone terminal to which the message is directed, (c) transmitting the address through the originating switch to the terminating switch, (d) analyzing the address at the terminating switch and (e) connecting the message to the data terminal characterized by the added data set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1995
    Assignee: Bell Atlantic Network Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell J. Brankley, James M. Dorsey
  • Patent number: 4614089
    Abstract: A controlled refrigeration system includes a plurality of refrigerant compressors fed from a common suction manifold (line). Each compressor is associated with a respective controller. The individual controllers are set to effect the cutting in of its associated compressor at different levels of input voltage from a pressure transducer using digital techniques. The individual controllers each produce respective digital cut-in, cut-out, down-time delay and power-up delay signals. Respective logic circuitry is provided within each controller for producing control outputs which effect the energization and deenergization of the individual controllers. The compressors are turned on and off in sequence as the demand for compression respectively increases and decreases. The power-up delay period differs for each controller so that no more than one is energized at a given time when the system comes on line after a power failure or extended period of shut down.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1986
    Assignee: General Services Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: James M. Dorsey