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).

  • Publication number: 20160075638
    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: August 18, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Orion D. JANKOWSKI, Kieron E. WESSON, Paul MOLLARD, William D. SHRADER
  • Patent number: 9278085
    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: February 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Edison Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Guy M. Miller, Sidney M. Hecht, Orion D. Jankowski, Kieron E. Wesson, Paul Mollard
  • Publication number: 20160024085
    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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew W. HINMAN, Kieron E. WESSON, Christopher R. CORNELL
  • Patent number: 9169196
    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: June 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Edison Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Orion D. Jankowski, Kieron E. Wesson, Paul Mollard, William D. Shrader
  • Publication number: 20150297551
    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: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew W. HINMAN, Kieron E. WESSON
  • Patent number: 9162986
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel inhibitors of Factors VIIa, IXa, Xa, XIa, in particular Factor VIIa, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these inhibitors, and methods for using these inhibitors for treating or preventing thromboembolic disorders, cancer or rheumatoid arthritis. Processes for preparing these inhibitors are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: PHARMACYCLICS LLC
    Inventors: Aleksandr Kolesnikov, Roopa Rai, William Dvorak Shrader, Steven M. Torkelson, Kieron E. Wesson, Wendy B. Young
  • Patent number: 9090576
    Abstract: Methods of treating or suppressing oxidative stress diseases including mitochondrial diseases, impaired energy processing disorders, neurodegenerative diseases and diseases of aging are disclosed, as well as compounds useful in the methods of the invention, such as 2-substituted-p-quinone derivatives as disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Edison Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Hinman, Kieron E. Wesson, Orion D. Jankowski, William D. Shrader, Edgar P. Lee
  • Patent number: 9073873
    Abstract: Methods of treating or suppressing oxidative stress disorders including mitochondrial diseases, impaired energy processing disorders, neurodegenerative diseases and diseases of aging are disclosed, as well as compounds useful in the methods of the invention, such as 2-heterocyclylaminoalkyl-(p-quinone) derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Edison Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Hinman, Orion D. Jankowski, Kieron E. Wesson
  • Patent number: 8952071
    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: January 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Edison Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Hinman, Kieron E. Wesson
  • Publication number: 20140378453
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel inhibitors of Factors VIIa, IXa, Xa, XIa, in particular Factor VIIa, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these inhibitors, and methods for using these inhibitors for treating or preventing thromboembolic disorders, cancer or rheumatoid arthritis. Processes for preparing these inhibitors are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Aleksandr KOLESNIKOV, Roopa RAI, William Dvorak SHRADER, Steven M. TORKELSON, Kieron E. WESSON, Wendy B. YOUNG
  • Publication number: 20140329860
    Abstract: Methods of treating or suppressing oxidative stress diseases including mitochondrial diseases, impaired energy processing disorders, neurodegenerative diseases and diseases of aging are disclosed, as well as compounds useful in the methods of the invention, such as 2-substituted-p-quinone derivatives as disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: Edison Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Hinman, Kieron E. Wesson, Orion D. Jankowski, Paul Mollard, William D. Shrader, Christopher R. Cornell
  • Publication number: 20140323509
    Abstract: Methods of treating or suppressing oxidative stress disorders including mitochondrial diseases, impaired energy processing disorders, neurodegenerative diseases and diseases of aging are disclosed, as well as compounds useful in the methods of the invention, such as 2-heterocyclylaminoalkyl-(p-quinone) derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Edison Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. HINMAN, Orion D. JANKOWSKI, Kieron E. WESSON
  • Publication number: 20140221674
    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: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Edison Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Kieron E. Wesson, Andrew W. Hinman, Orion D. Jankowski
  • Patent number: 8778625
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel inhibitors of Factors VIIa, IXa, Xa, XIa, in particular Factor VIIa, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these inhibitors, and methods for using these inhibitors for treating or preventing thromboembolic disorders, cancer or rheumatoid arthritis. Processes for preparing these inhibitors are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Pharmacyclics, Inc.
    Inventors: Aleksandr Kolesnikov, Roopa Rai, William Dvorak Shrader, Steven M. Torkelson, Kieron E. Wesson, Wendy B. Young
  • Patent number: 8716486
    Abstract: Methods of treating or suppressing oxidative stress disorders including mitochondrial diseases, impaired energy processing disorders, neurodegenerative diseases and diseases of aging are disclosed, as well as compounds useful in the methods of the invention, such as 2-heterocyclylaminoalkyl-(p-quinone) derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Edison Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Hinman, Orion D. Jankowski, Kieron E. Wesson
  • Patent number: 8716527
    Abstract: Methods of treating or suppressing oxidative stress diseases including mitochondrial diseases, impaired energy processing disorders, neurodegenerative diseases and diseases of aging are disclosed, as well as compounds useful in the methods of the invention, such as 2- substituted-p-quinone derivatives as disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Edison Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Hinman, Kieron E. Wesson, Orion D. Jankowski, Paul Mollard, William D. Shrader, Christopher R. Cornell
  • Patent number: 8575369
    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: January 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Edison Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Kieron E. Wesson, Andrew W. Hinman, Orion D. Jankowski
  • Publication number: 20130289034
    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: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Orion D. JANKOWSKI, Kieron E. WESSON, Paul MOLLARD, William D. SHRADER
  • Patent number: 8519001
    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: May 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Edison Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Orion D. Jankowski, Kieron E. Wesson, Paul Mollard, William D. Shrader
  • Publication number: 20130157298
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel inhibitors of Factors VIIa, IXa, Xa, XIa, in particular Factor VIIa, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these inhibitors, and methods for using these inhibitors for treating or preventing thromboembolic disorders, cancer or rheumatoid arthritis. Processes for preparing these inhibitors are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: Pharmacyclics, Inc.
    Inventors: Aleksandr Kolesnikov, Roopa Rai, William Dvorak Shrader, Steven M. Torkelson, Kieron E. Wesson, Wendy B. Young