Patents by Inventor Kieron E. Wesson

Kieron E. Wesson 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: 11938101
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are polymorphic and amorphous forms of anhydrate, hydrate, and solvates of (R)-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-4-(2,4,5-trimethyl-3,6-dioxocyclohexa-1,4-dienyl)butanamide and methods of using such compositions for treating or suppressing oxidative stress disorders, including mitochondrial disorders, impaired energy processing disorders, neurodegenerative diseases and diseases of aging. Further disclosed are methods of making such polymorphic and amorphous forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: PTC THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Mollard, Peter Giannousis, Shazad Suchit, Mahmoud Mirmehrabi, Christopher R. Cornell, Kieron E. Wesson
  • Patent number: 11840497
    Abstract: Methods of treating or suppressing mitochondrial diseases, such as Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA), Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactacidosis, and stroke (MELAS), Kearns-Sayre Syndrome (KSS), are disclosed, as well as compounds useful in the methods of the invention, such as 4-(p-quinolyl)-2-hydroxybutanamide derivatives. Methods and compounds useful in treating other disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, and pervasive developmental disorders such as autism are also disclosed. Energy biomarkers useful in assessing the metabolic state of a subject and the efficacy of treatment are also disclosed. Methods of modulating, normalizing, or enhancing energy biomarkers, as well as compounds useful for such methods, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: PTC Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Orion D. Jankowski, Kieron E. Wesson, Paul Mollard, William D. Shrader
  • Publication number: 20230364029
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are polymorphic and amorphous forms of anhydrate, hydrate, and solvates of (R)-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-4-(2,4,5-trimethyl-3,6-dioxocyclohexa-1,4-dienyl)butanamide and methods of using such compositions for treating or suppressing oxidative stress disorders, including mitochondrial disorders, impaired energy processing disorders, neurodegenerative diseases and diseases of aging. Further disclosed are methods of making such polymorphic and amorphous forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Paul MOLLARD, Peter GIANNOUSIS, Shazad SUCHIT, Mahmoud MIRMEHRABI, Christopher R. CORNELL, Kieron E. WESSON
  • Publication number: 20220204469
    Abstract: The invention discloses novel processes for production, enrichment and/or isolation of alpha-tocotrienol from source material comprising at least one non-alpha-tocotrienol, such as natural extracts comprising mixed tocotrienols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Kieron E. WESSON, Andrew W. Hinman, Orion D. Jankowski
  • Publication number: 20220133648
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating Leigh Syndrome and Leigh-like Syndrome with tocotrienol quinones, including alpha-tocotrienol quinone, in order to alleviate symptoms of the disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Orion D. Jankowski, Kieron E. Wesson, Katsuyuki Murase, Guy M. Miller, Martin J. Thoolen
  • Patent number: 11312697
    Abstract: The invention discloses novel processes for production, enrichment and/or isolation of alpha-tocotrienol from source material comprising at least one non-alpha-tocotrienol, such as natural extracts comprising mixed tocotrienols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: PTC THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Kieron E. Wesson, Andrew W. Hinman, Orion D. Jankowski
  • Publication number: 20210179542
    Abstract: Methods of treating or suppressing mitochondrial diseases, such as Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA), Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactacidosis, and stroke (MELAS), Kearns-Sayre Syndrome (KSS), are disclosed, as well as compounds useful in the methods of the invention, such as 4-(p-quinolyl)-2-hydroxybutanamide derivatives. Methods and compounds useful in treating other disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, and pervasive developmental disorders such as autism are also disclosed. Energy biomarkers useful in assessing the metabolic state of a subject and the efficacy of treatment are also disclosed. Methods of modulating, normalizing, or enhancing energy biomarkers, as well as compounds useful for such methods, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Orion D. JANKOWSKI, Kieron E. WESSON, Paul MOLLARD, William D. SHRADER
  • Patent number: 10968166
    Abstract: Methods of treating or suppressing mitochondrial diseases, such as Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA), Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactacidosis, and stroke (MELAS), Kearns-Sayre Syndrome (KSS), are disclosed, as well as compounds useful in the methods of the invention, such as 4-(p-quinoly)-2-hydroxybutanamide derivatives. Methods and compounds useful in treating other disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, and pervasive developmental disorders such as autism are also disclosed. Energy biomarkers useful in assessing the metabolic state of a subject and the efficacy of treatment are also disclosed. Methods of modulating, normalizing, or enhancing energy biomarkers, as well as compounds useful for such methods, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: PTC THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Orion D. Jankowski, Kieron E. Wesson, Paul Mollard, William D. Shrader
  • Publication number: 20200360302
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating Leigh Syndrome and Leigh-like Syndrome with tocotrienol quinones, including alpha-tocotrienol quinone, in order to alleviate symptoms of the disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Orion D. JANKOWSKI, Kieron E. WESSON, Katsuyuki MURASE
  • Publication number: 20190307706
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are polymorphic and amorphous forms of anhydrate, hydrate, and solvates of (R)-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-4-(2,4,5-trimethyl-3,6-dioxocyclohexa-1,4-dienyl)butanamide and methods of using such compositions for treating or suppressing oxidative stress disorders, including mitochondrial disorders, impaired energy processing disorders, neurodegenerative diseases and diseases of aging. Further disclosed are methods of making such polymorphic and amorphous forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Paul MOLLARD, Christopher R. CORNELL, Kieron E. WESSON, Peter GIANNOUSIS, Shazad SUCHIT, Mahmoud MIRMEHRABI
  • Publication number: 20190270699
    Abstract: Methods of treating or suppressing mitochondrial diseases, such as Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA), Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactacidosis, and stroke (MELAS), Kearns-Sayre Syndrome (KSS), are disclosed, as well as compounds useful in the methods of the invention, such as 4-(p-quinoly)-2-hydroxybutanamide derivatives. Methods and compounds useful in treating other disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, and pervasive developmental disorders such as autism are also disclosed. Energy biomarkers useful in assessing the metabolic state of a subject and the efficacy of treatment are also disclosed. Methods of modulating, normalizing, or enhancing energy biomarkers, as well as compounds useful for such methods, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Orion D. Jankowski, Kieron E. Wesson, Paul Mollard, William D. Shrader
  • Patent number: 10251847
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are polymorphic and amorphous forms of anhydrate, hydrate, and solvates of (R)-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-4-(2,4,5-trimethyl-3,6-dioxocyclohexa-1,4-dienyl)butanamide and methods of using such compositions for treating or suppressing oxidative stress disorders, including mitochondrial disorders, impaired energy processing disorders, neurodegenerative diseases and diseases of aging. Further disclosed are methods of making such polymorphic and amorphous forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: BIOELECTRON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul Mollard, Christopher R. Cornell, Kieron E. Wesson, Peter Giannousis, Shazad Suchit, Mahmoud Mirmehrabi
  • Patent number: 10189830
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are alkyl-heteroaryl substituted quinone derivative compounds and methods of using such compounds for treating or suppressing oxidative stress disorders, including mitochondrial disorders, impaired energy processing disorders, neurodegenerative diseases and diseases of aging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: BIOELECTRON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andrew W. Hinman, Kieron E. Wesson, Christopher R. Cornell
  • Patent number: 10167251
    Abstract: Methods of treating or suppressing mitochondrial diseases, such as Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA), Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactacidosis, and stroke (MELAS), Kearns-Sayre Syndrome (KSS), are disclosed, an well as compounds useful in the methods of the invention, such as 4-(p-quinolyl)-2-hydroxybutanamide derivatives. Methods and compounds useful in treating other disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease and pervasive developmental disorders such as autism are also disclosed. Energy biomarkers useful in assessing the metabolic state of a subject and the efficacy of treatment are also disclosed. Methods of modulating, normalizing, or enhancing energy biomarkers, as well as compounds useful for such methods, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: BIOELECTRON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Orion D. Jankowski, Kieron E. Wesson, Paul Mollard, William D. Shrader
  • Patent number: 9932286
    Abstract: Methods of treating or suppressing mitochondrial diseases, such as Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA), Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactacidosis, stroke (MELAS), or Kearns-Sayre Syndrome (KSS) are disclosed, as well as compounds useful in the methods of the invention. Methods and compounds useful in treating other disorders are also disclosed. Energy biomarkers useful in assessing the metabolic state of a subject and the efficacy of treatment are also disclosed. Methods of modulating, normalizing, or enhancing energy biomarkers, as well as compounds useful for such methods, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: BioElectron Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Guy M. Miller, Sidney M. Hecht, Orion D. Jankowski, Kieron E. Wesson, Paul Mollard
  • Publication number: 20180000749
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are polymorphic and amorphous forms of anhydrate, hydrate, and solvates of (R)-2-hydroxy-2-methyl-4-(2,4,5-trimethyl-3,6-dioxocyclohexa-1,4-dienyl)butanamide and methods of using such compositions for treating or suppressing oxidative stress disorders, including mitochondrial disorders, impaired energy processing disorders, neurodegenerative diseases and diseases of aging. Further disclosed are methods of making such polymorphic and amorphous forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Paul MOLLARD, Christopher R. CORNELL, Kieron E. WESSON, Peter GIANNOUSIS, Shazad SUCHIT, Mahmoud MIRMEHRABI
  • Publication number: 20170313649
    Abstract: Methods of treating or suppressing mitochondrial diseases, such as Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA), Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactacidosis, and stroke (MELAS), Kearns-Sayre Syndrome (KSS), are disclosed, an well as compounds useful in the methods of the invention, such as 4-(p-quinolyl)-2-hydroxybutanamide derivatives. Methods and compounds useful in treating other disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease and pervasive developmental disorders such as autism are also disclosed. Energy biomarkers useful in assessing the metabolic state of a subject and the efficacy of treatment are also disclosed. Methods of modulating, normalizing, or enhancing energy biomarkers, as well as compounds useful for such methods, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Orion D. JANKOWSKI, Kieron E. WESSON, Paul MOLLARD, William D. SHRADER
  • Patent number: 9546132
    Abstract: Methods of treating or suppressing mitochondrial diseases, such as Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA), Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactacidosis, and stroke (MELAS), Kearns-Sayre Syndrome (KSS), are disclosed, as well as compounds useful in the methods of the invention, such as 4-(p-quinolyl)-2-hydroxybutanamide derivatives. Methods and compounds useful in treating other disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, and pervasive developmental disorders such as autism are also disclosed. Energy biomarkers useful in assessing the metabolic state of a subject and the efficacy of treatment are also disclosed. Methods of modulating, normalizing, or enhancing energy biomarkers, as well as compounds useful for such methods, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Edison Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Orion D. Jankowski, Kieron E. Wesson, Paul Mollard, William D. Shrader
  • Patent number: 9486435
    Abstract: Methods of treating or suppressing mitochondrial diseases, such as Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA), Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactacidosis, stroke (MELAS), Kearns-Sayre Syndrome (KSS), are disclosed, as well as compounds useful in the methods of the invention, such as 2-(3-hydroxy-3-methyl-butyl)-6-(het)aryl-p-quinone or as 2-(3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyl)-3-(het)aryl-p-quinone derivatives. Energy biomarkers useful in assessing the metabolic state of a subject and the efficacy of treatment are also disclosed. Methods of modulating, normalizing, or enhancing energy biomarkers, as well as compounds useful for such methods, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Edison Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Hinman, Kieron E. Wesson
  • Publication number: 20160244392
    Abstract: Methods of treating or suppressing mitochondrial diseases, such as Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA), Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactacidosis, stroke (MELAS), or Kearns-Sayre Syndrome (KSS) are disclosed, as well as compounds useful in the methods of the invention. Methods and compounds useful in treating other disorders are also disclosed. Energy biomarkers useful in assessing the metabolic state of a subject and the efficacy of treatment are also disclosed. Methods of modulating, normalizing, or enhancing energy biomarkers, as well as compounds useful for such methods, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Guy M. Miller, Sidney M. Hecht, Orion D. Jankowski, Kieron E. Wesson, Paul Mollard