Patents by Inventor Mark G. Currie

Mark G. Currie 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: 20160347738
    Abstract: Compounds of Formulae I? and I are described, which are useful as stimulators of sGC, particularly NO-independent, heme-dependent stimulators. These compounds are also useful for treating, preventing or managing various disorders that are herein disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Takashi NAKAI, Joel MOORE, Nicholas Robert PERL, Rajesh R. IYENGAR, Ara MERMERIAN, G-Yoon Jamie IM, Thomas Wai-Ho LEE, Colleen HUDSON, Glen Robert RENNIE, James JIA, Paul Allan RENHOWE, Timothy Claude BARDEN, Xiang Y. YU, James Edward SHEPPECK, Karthik IYER, Joon JUNG, George Todd MILNE, Kimberly Kafadar LONG, Mark G. CURRIE
  • Patent number: 9498452
    Abstract: Treatment of CNS disorders with (1R,4S)-trans 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenamine; and (1S,4R)-trans 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenamine is disclosed. A process for preparing 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenamine is also disclosed. The process includes the preparation of all four isomers of N-[4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl]formamide, which are also useful.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Jerussi, Qun Kevin Fang, Mark G. Currie
  • Publication number: 20160324856
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods, uses, pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising a sGC stimulator or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, alone or in combination with one or more additional therapeutic agents, for the treatment of a neuromuscular disorder associated with loss or alteration of function of nitric oxide synthase (NOS).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Kimberly Kafadar LONG, George Todd MILNE, Mark G. CURRIE
  • Patent number: 9481689
    Abstract: Compounds of Formulae I? and I are described, which are useful as stimulators of sGC, particularly NO-independent, heme-dependent stimulators. These compounds are also useful for treating, preventing or managing various disorders that are herein disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Takashi Nakai, Joel Moore, Nicholas Robert Perl, Rajesh R. Iyengar, Ara Mermerian, G-Yoon Jamie Im, Thomas Wai-Ho Lee, Colleen Hudson, Glen Robert Rennie, James Jia, Paul Allan Renhowe, Timothy Claude Barden, Xiang Y. Yu, James Edward Sheppeck, Karthik Iyer, Joon Jung, George Todd Milne, Kimberly Kafadar Long, Mark G. Currie
  • Publication number: 20160311826
    Abstract: The present patent application discloses at least the compounds according to Formula I shown below, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein ring JB, n, JD, J, o, X, X1, J, RC, and W are as defined herein. These compounds are useful as stimulators of soluble sGC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Paul Allan RENHOWE, James Edward SHEPPECK, Takashi NAKAI, Karthik IYER, Nicholas Robert PERL, Glen Robert RENNIE, Mark G. CURRIE, Kimberly Kafadar LONG, George Todd MILNE, Rajesh R. IYENGAR
  • Publication number: 20160310559
    Abstract: The present invention relates to delayed release pharmaceutical compositions comprising linaclotide or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, as well as to various methods and processes for the preparation and use of the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Angelika Fretzen, Mark G. Currie, Ahmad Hashash, Mahendra Dedhiya, Yun Mo, Anil Chhettry, Matthew Miller, Ritesh Sanghvi, Mohammad Mafruhul Bari, Andreas Grill
  • Publication number: 20160213739
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating lower gastrointestinal disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), diverticulitis, colon cancer, an inflammatory disorder, obesity, congestive heart failure, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), pain, salt retention or fluid retention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
    Inventors: Mark G. Currie, Daniel P. Zimmer, Angelika Fretzen, Marco Kessler
  • Publication number: 20160168201
    Abstract: Compositions and related methods for treating IBS and other gastrointestinal disorders and conditions (e.g., gastrointestinal motility disorders, functional gastrointestinal disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), duodenogastric reflux, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, functional heartburn, dyspepsia (including functional dyspepsia or nonulcer dyspepsia), gastroparesis, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (or colonic pseudoobstruction), and disorders and conditions associated with constipation, e.g., constipation associated with use of opiate pain killers, post-surgical constipation, and constipation associated with neuropathic disorders as well as other conditions and disorders are described. The compositions feature peptides that activate the guanylate cyclase C (GC-C) receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Mark G. Currie, Shalina Mahajan-Miklos, Li Jing Sun
  • Publication number: 20160136111
    Abstract: Treatment of CNS disorders with (1R,4S)-trans 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenamine; and (1S,4R)-trans 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenamine is disclosed. A process for preparing 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-naphthalenamine is also disclosed. The process includes the preparation of all four isomers of N-[4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl]formamide, which are also useful.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas Jerussi, Qun Kevin Fang, Mark G. Currie
  • Patent number: 9303066
    Abstract: The present invention provides new uroguanylin derivatives that are useful for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. The present invention also provides compositions and methods of treating gastrointestinal disorders and pharmaceutical compositions for accomplishing the same. In some embodiments, these pharmaceutical compositions include oral dosage forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark G. Currie, Daniel P. Zimmer, Marco Kessler
  • Patent number: 9205094
    Abstract: Compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of at least one bile acid sequestrant are disclosed for treating or preventing upper GI tract disorders and protecting stratified squamous epithelium against injury by a noxious substance. Exemplary bile acid sequestrants include colesevelam, colesevelam hydrochloride, colestipol, sevelamer and combinations thereof. The disclosed methods generally include administering to a patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one bile acid sequestrant, alone or in combination with at least one proton pump inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventor: Mark G. Currie
  • Patent number: 9072699
    Abstract: Treatment of CNS disorders with (1R,4S)-trans 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-napthalenamine; and (1S,4R)-trans 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-napthalenamine is disclosed. A process for preparing 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-napthalenamine is also disclosed. The process includes the preparation of all four isomers of N-[4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-1-yl]formamide, which are also useful.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Jerussi, Qun Kevin Fang, Mark G. Currie
  • Publication number: 20150119328
    Abstract: Described herein are peptides, compositions, and related methods for treating upper gastrointestinal disorders and conditions (e.g., dyspepsia, gastroparesis, post-operative gastric ileus, a functional esophageal disorder, a functional gastroduodenal disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or a duodenal or stomach ulcer) as well as other conditions and disorders that are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Mark G. Currie, Daniel P. Zimmer, Angelika Fretzen, Marco Kessler, Brian Cali
  • Publication number: 20150080381
    Abstract: Method of treating alopecia and acne with are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Mark G. Currie, Yueh-tyng Chien
  • Patent number: 8946158
    Abstract: The present invention provides peptides that are useful for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. The present invention also provides compositions and methods of treating gastrointestinal disorders and pharmaceutical compositions for accomplishing the same. In some embodiments, these pharmaceutical compositions include oral dosage forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark G. Currie, Angelika Fretzen, Marco Kessler, Daniel Zimmer
  • Publication number: 20150030697
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating lower gastrointestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome and constipation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark G. Currie, Daniel P. Zimmer, Angelika Fretzen, Marco Kessler
  • Publication number: 20140348942
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating lower gastrointestinal disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), diverticulitis, colon cancer, an inflammatory disorder, obesity, congestive heart failure, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), pain, salt retention or fluid retention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark G. Currie, Daniel P. Zimmer, Angelika Fretzen, Marco Kassler, Brian M. Cali
  • Publication number: 20140342996
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating lower gastrointestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome and constipation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark G. Currie, Daniel P. Zimmer, Angelika Fretzen, Marco Kessler, Brian M. Cali
  • Patent number: 8884020
    Abstract: Indole derivatives that are useful for treating pain, inflammation and other conditions are described. Certain of the compounds are benzyl derivatives and others are benzoyl derivatives. The compounds are substituted at least at the 3 position of the indole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: John Jeffrey Talley, Kevin Sprott, James Philip Pearson, G. Todd Milne, Wayne Schairer, Jane Yang, Charles Kim, Timothy Barden, Regina Lundrigan, Ara Mermerian, Mark G. Currie
  • Publication number: 20140329765
    Abstract: Compositions and related methods for treating IBS and other gastrointestinal disorders and conditions (e.g., gastrointestinal motility disorders, functional gastrointestinal disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), duodenogastric reflux, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, functional heartburn, dyspepsia (including functional dyspepsia or nonulcer dyspepsia), gastroparesis, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (or colonic pseudoobstruction), and disorders and conditions associated with constipation, e.g., constipation associated with use of opiate pain killers, post-surgical constipation, and constipation associated with neuropathic disorders as well as other conditions and disorders are described. The compositions feature peptides that activate the guanylate cyclase C (GC-C) receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark G. Currie, Shalina Mahajan-Miklos, Li Jing Sun