Patents by Inventor Jason W. Szewczyk

Jason W. Szewczyk 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: 9834563
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds of formula I are agonists of G-protein coupled receptor 40 (GPR40) and may be useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by the G-protein-coupled receptor 40. The compounds of the present invention may be useful in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus, and of conditions that are often associated with this disease, including obesity and lipid disorders, such as mixed or diabetic dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertriglyceridemia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: William K. Hagmann, Bing Li, Jason W. Szewczyk, Bowei Wang, Dann Parker, Timothy Blizzard, Hubert Josien, Purakkattle Biju, Harry Chobanian, Candido Gude, Ravi P. Nargund, Barbara Pio, Qun Dang, Linus S. Lin, Bin Hu, Mingxiang Cui, Zhengxia Chen, Meibi Dai, Zaihong Zhang, Ying Lv, Lili Tian
  • Publication number: 20170166578
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds of formula I are agonists of G-protein coupled receptor 40 (GPR40) and may be useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by the G-protein-coupled receptor 40. The compounds of the present invention may be useful in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus, and of conditions that are often associated with this disease, including obesity and lipid disorders, such as mixed or diabetic dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertriglyceridemia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: William K. Hagmann, Bing Li, Jason W. Szewczyk, Bowei Wang, Dann Parker, Timothy Blizzard, Hubert Josien, Purakkattle Biju, Harry Chobanian, Candido Gude, Ravi P. Nargund, Barbara Pio, Qun Dang, Linus S. Lin, Bin Hu, Mingxiang Cui, Zhengxia Chen, Meibi Dai, Zaihong Zhang, Ying Lv, Lili Tian
  • Patent number: 9499534
    Abstract: The invention provides certain thiazole-substituted aminopyrimidine compounds of the Formula (I) (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R5, R6, and the subscripts r, s, and t are as defined herein. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using the compounds for treating diseases or conditions mediated by Spleen Tyrosine Kinase (Syk).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Arrington, Byron DuBois, John S. Debenham, Ping Liu, Alan B. Northrup, Jason W. Szewczyk, Liping Wang, Ming Wang
  • Publication number: 20160060256
    Abstract: The invention provides certain thiazole-substituted aminopyrimidine compounds of the Formula (I) (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R5, R6, and the subscripts r, s, and t are as defined herein. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using the compounds for treating diseases or conditions mediated by Spleen Tyrosine Kinase (Syk).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Arrington, Byron DuBois, John S. Debenham, Ping Liu, Alan B. Northrup, Jason W. Szewczyk, Liping Wang, Ming Wang
  • Patent number: 9018224
    Abstract: Substituted cyclopropyl compounds of the formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed as useful for treating or preventing type 2 diabetes and similar conditions. The compounds are useful as agonists of the G-protein coupled receptor GPR-119. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott Edmondson, Zhiyong Hu, Ping Liu, Gregori J. Morriello, Jason W. Szewczyk, Bowei Wang, Liping Wang, Harold B. Wood, Cheng Zhu, Yuping Zhu, Zhiqiang Guo
  • Patent number: 8957062
    Abstract: Substituted cyclopropyl compounds of the formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed as useful for treating or preventing type 2 diabetes and similar conditions. The compounds are useful as agonists of the G-protein coupled receptor GPR-119. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott Edmondson, Zhiqiang Guo, Harold B. Wood, Andrew W. Stamford, Michael W. Miller, Duane E. DeMong, Gregori J. Morriello, Rajan Anand, Vincent J. Colandrea, Megan Macala, Milana Maletic, Cheng Zhu, Yuping Zhu, Wanying Sun, Kake Zhao, Yong Huang, Joel M. Harris, Lehua Chang, Nam Fung Kar, Zhiyong Hu, Liping Wang, Bowei Wang, Ping Liu, Jason W. Szewczyk, William B. Geiss
  • Publication number: 20140329798
    Abstract: Substituted cyclopropyl compounds of the formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed as useful for treating or preventing type 2 diabetes and similar conditions. The compounds are useful as agonists of the G-protein coupled receptor GPR-119.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Scott Edmondson, Zhiyong Hu, Ping Liu, Gregori J. Morriello, Jason W. Szewczyk, Bowei Wang, Liping Wang, Harold B. Wood, Cheng Zhu, Yuping Zhu, Zhiqiang Guo
  • Publication number: 20140057893
    Abstract: Substituted cyclopropyl compounds of the formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed as useful for treating or preventing type 2 diabetes and similar conditions. The compounds are useful as agonists of the G-protein coupled receptor GPR-119.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott Edmondson, Zhiqiang Guo, Harold B. Wood, Andrew W. Stamford, Michael W. Miller, Duane E. DeMong, Gregori J. Morriello, Rajan Anand, Vincent J. Colandrea, Megan Macala, Milana Maletic, Cheng Zhu, Yuping Zhu, Wanying Sun, Kake Zhao, Yong Huang, Joel M. Harris, Lehua Chang, Nam Fung Kar, Zhiyong Hu, Liping Wang, Bowei Wang, Ping Liu, Jason W. Szewczyk, William B. Geiss
  • Patent number: 8552022
    Abstract: Substituted cyclopropyl compounds of the formula I: are disclosed as useful for treating or preventing type 2 diabetes and similar conditions. Pharmaceutically acceptable salts are included as well. The compounds are useful as agonists of the g-protein coupled receptor GPR-119.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Harold B. Wood, Alan D. Adams, Jason W. Szewczyk, Yong Zhang, Meng Yang
  • Patent number: 8445499
    Abstract: Bipiperidinyl compounds of the formula: are disclosed as useful for treating or preventing type 2 diabetes and similar conditions. Pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates are included as well. The compounds are useful as agonists of the g-protein coupled receptor GPR-119.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Harold B. Wood, Alan D. Adams, Stanley Freeman, Jason W. Szewczyk, Conrad Santini, Yong Huang
  • Patent number: 8399485
    Abstract: Bipiperidyl compounds of the formula: (I) are disclosed as useful for treating or preventing type 2 diabetes and similar conditions. Pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates are included as well. The compounds are useful as agonists of the g-protein coupled receptor GPR-119.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Harold B. Wood, Alan D. Adams, Stanley Freeman, Jason W. Szewczyk, Conrad Santini, Yong Huang, Ralph T. Mosley
  • Patent number: 8343990
    Abstract: Substituted cyclopropyl compounds of formula (I) are disclosed as useful for treating or preventing type 2 diabetes and similar conditions. Pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates are included as well. The compounds are useful as agonists of the g-protein coupled receptor GPR-119.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Harold B. Wood, Jason W. Szewczyk, Yong Huang, Alan D. Adams
  • Publication number: 20120178681
    Abstract: Bipiperidinyl compounds of the formula I, are disclosed as useful for treating or preventing type 2 diabetes and similar conditions. Pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates are included as well. The compounds are useful as agonists of the g-protein coupled receptor GPR-119.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: HAROLD B. WOOD, Alan D. Adams, Stanley Freeman, Jason W. Szewczyk, Conrad Santini, Yong Huang
  • Publication number: 20120142706
    Abstract: Substituted cyclopropyl compounds of the formula I: are disclosed as useful for treating or preventing type 2 diabetes and similar conditions. Pharmaceutically acceptable salts are included as well. The compounds are useful as agonists of the g-protein coupled receptor GPR-119.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Harold B. Wood, Alan D. Adams, Jason W. Szewczyk, Yong Zhang, Meng Yang
  • Publication number: 20110028501
    Abstract: Substituted cyclopropyl compounds of formula (I) are disclosed as useful for treating or preventing type 2 diabetes and similar conditions. Pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates are included as well. The compounds are useful as agonists of the g-protein coupled receptor GPR-119.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Harold B Wood, Jason W. Szewczyk, Yong Huang, Alan D. Adams
  • Publication number: 20100075987
    Abstract: Bipiperidyl compounds of the formula: (I) are disclosed as useful for treating or preventing type 2 diabetes and similar conditions. Pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates are included as well. The compounds are useful as agonists of the g-protein coupled receptor GPR-119.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Harold B. Wood, Alan D. Adams, Stanley Freeman, Jason W. Szewczyk, Conrad Santini, Yong Huang, Ralph T. Mosley
  • Publication number: 20090143413
    Abstract: The invention encompasses compounds of Formula I (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are antagonist of the CXCR3 chemokine receptor useful for the treatment or prevention of pathogenic inflammatory processes, autoimmune diseases or graft rejection processes. Methods of use and pharmaceutical compositions are also encompassed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Alan D. Adams, Ahren I. Green, Jason W. Szewczyk