Patents by Inventor Michael J. Arnost

Michael J. Arnost 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: 7883881
    Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of GSK-3 and methods for producing these inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitors and methods of utilizing those compositions in the treatment and prevention of various disorders, such as diabetes and Alzheimer's disease. In addition, the invention relates to molecules or molecular complexes which comprise binding pockets of GSK-3? or its homologues. The invention relates to a computer comprising a data storage medium encoded with the structure coordinates of such binding pockets. The invention also relates to methods of using the structure coordinates to solve the structure of homologous proteins or protein complexes. The invention relates to methods of using the structure coordinates to screen for and design compounds that bind to GSK-3? protein or homologues thereof. The invention also relates to crystallizable compositions and crystals comprising GSK-3? protein or GSK-3? protein complexes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Ernst ter Haar, Lovorka Swenson, Jeremy Green, Michael J. Arnost
  • Publication number: 20100227814
    Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of GSK-3 and methods for producing these inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitors and methods of utilizing those compositions in the treatment and prevention of various disorders, such as diabetes and Alzheimer's disease. In addition, the invention relates to molecules or molecular complexes which comprise binding pockets of GSK-3? or its homologues. The invention relates to a computer comprising a data storage medium encoded with the structure coordinates of such binding pockets. The invention also relates to methods of using the structure coordinates to solve the structure of homologous proteins or protein complexes. The invention relates to methods of using the structure coordinates to screen for and design compounds that bind to GSK-3? protein or homologues thereof. The invention also relates to crystallizable compositions and crystals comprising GSK-3? protein or GSK-3? protein complexes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Ernst ter Haar, Lovorka Swenson, Jeremy Green, Michael J. Arnost
  • Patent number: 7666647
    Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of GSK-3 and methods for producing these inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitors and methods of utilizing those compositions in the treatment and prevention of various disorders, such as diabetes and Alzheimer's disease. In addition, the invention relates to molecules or molecular complexes which comprise binding pockets of GSK-3? or its homologues. The invention relates to a computer comprising a data storage medium encoded with the structure coordinates of such binding pockets. The invention also relates to methods of using the structure coordinates to solve the structure of homologous proteins or protein complexes. The invention relates to methods of using the structure coordinates to screen for and design compounds that bind to GSK-3? protein or homologues thereof. The invention also relates to crystallizable compositions and crystals comprising GSK-3? protein or GSK-3? protein complexes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Ernst ter Haar, Lovorka Swenson, Jeremy Green, Michael J. Arnost
  • Patent number: 7598245
    Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of protein kinases. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention, processes for preparing the compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael J. Arnost, Guy W. Bemis, Robert J. Davies, Cornelia J. Forster, Ronald Grey, Jr., Mark W. Ledeboer, Brian Ledford, Craig Marhefka, David Messersmith, Albert C. Pierce, Francesco G. Salituro, Jian Wang
  • Patent number: 7452873
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I that are useful as GSK-3 inhibitors. The invention also relates to methods of using compounds of formula I or pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula I to inhibit GSK-3 activity. The invention further provides methods of utilizing these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions in the treatment and prevention of various disorders, such as diabetes and Alzheimer's disease. The invention also relates to methods for inhibiting Aurora-2 activity and for treating or preventing Aurora-2-mediated diseases using compounds of formula I or pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula I. The invention also relates to methods for inhibiting cyclin-dependent kinase-2 activity and for treating or preventing inhibiting cyclin-dependent kinase-2-mediated diseases using compounds of formula I or pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Jeremy Green, Michael J. Arnost, Albert Pierce
  • Publication number: 20080262205
    Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of GSK-3 and methods for producing these inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitors and methods of utilizing those compositions in the treatment and prevention of various disorders, such as diabetes and Alzheimer's disease. In addition, the invention relates to molecules or molecular complexes which comprise binding pockets of GSK-3? or its homologues. The invention relates to a computer comprising a data storage medium encoded with the structure coordinates of such binding pockets. The invention also relates to methods of using the structure coordinates to solve the structure of homologous proteins or protein complexes. The invention relates to methods of using the structure coordinates to screen for and design compounds that bind to GSK-3? protein or homologues thereof. The invention also relates to crystallizable compositions and crystals comprising GSK-3? protein or GSK-3? protein complexes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Ernst ter Haar, Lovorka Swenson, Jeremy Green, Michael J. Arnost
  • Patent number: 7390808
    Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of GSK-3 and methods for producing these inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitors and methods of utilizing those compositions in the treatment and prevention of various disorders, such as diabetes and Alzheimer's disease. In addition, the invention relates to molecules or molecular complexes which comprise binding pockets of GSK-3? or its homologues. The invention relates to a computer comprising a data storage medium encoded with the structure coordinates of such binding pockets. The invention also relates to methods of using the structure coordinates to solve the structure of homologous proteins or protein complexes. The invention relates to methods of using the structure coordinates to screen for and design compounds that bind to GSK-3? protein or homologues thereof. The invention also relates to crystallizable compositions and crystals comprising GSK-3? protein or GSK-3? protein complexes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Jeremy Green, Michael J. Arnost
  • Patent number: 7226920
    Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of protein kinases. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention, processes for preparing the compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Arnost, Guy W. Bemis, Robert J. Davies, Cornelia J. Forster, Ronald Grey, Jr., Mark W. Ledeboer, Brian Ledford, Craig Marhefka, David Messersmith, Albert C. Pierce, Francesco G. Salituro, Jian Wang
  • Publication number: 20050261268
    Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of protein kinases. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention, processes for preparing the compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Michael J. Arnost, Guy W. Bemis, Robert J. Davies, Cornelia J. Forster, Ronald Grey, Mark W. Ledeboer, Brian Ledford, Craig Marhefka, David Messersmith, Albert C. Pierce, Francesco Salituro, Jian Wang
  • Patent number: 6916798
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I that are useful as GSK-3 inhibitors. The invention also relates to methods of using compounds of formula I or pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula I to inhibit GSK-3 activity. The invention further provides methods of utilizing these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions in the treatment and prevention of various disorders, such as diabetes and Alzheimer's disease. The invention also relates to methods for inhibiting Aurora-2 activity and for treating or preventing Aurora-2-mediated diseases using compounds of formula I or pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula I. The invention also relates to methods for inhibiting cyclin-dependent kinase-2 activity and for treating or preventing inhibiting cyclin-dependent kinase-2-mediated diseases using compounds of formula I or pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Jeremy Green, Michael J. Arnost, Albert Pierce
  • Publication number: 20040024040
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I that are useful as GSK-3 inhibitors. The invention also relates to methods of using compounds of formula I or pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula I to inhibit GSK-3 activity. The invention further provides methods of utilizing these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions in the treatment and prevention of various disorders, such as diabetes and Alzheimer's disease. The invention also relates to methods for inhibiting Aurora-2 activity and for treating or preventing Aurora-2-mediated diseases using compounds of formula I or pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula I. The invention also relates to methods for inhibiting cyclin-dependent kinase-2 activity and for treating or preventing inhibiting cyclin-dependent kinase-2-mediated diseases using compounds of formula I or pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula I.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Jeremy Green, Michael J. Arnost, Albert Pierce
  • Publication number: 20030125332
    Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of GSK-3 and methods for producing these inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitors and methods of utilizing those compositions in the treatment and prevention of various disorders, such as diabetes and Alzheimer's disease. In addition, the invention relates to molecules or molecular complexes which comprise binding pockets of GSK-3&bgr; or its homologues. The invention relates to a computer comprising a data storage medium encoded with the structure coordinates of such binding pockets. The invention also relates to methods of using the structure coordinates to solve the structure of homologous proteins or protein complexes. The invention relates to methods of using the structure coordinates to screen for and design compounds that bind to GSK-3&bgr; protein or homologues thereof. The invention also relates to crystallizable compositions and crystals comprising GSK-3&bgr; protein or GSK-3&bgr; protein complexes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventors: Ernst ter Haar, Lovorka Swenson, Jeremy Green, Michael J. Arnost
  • Patent number: 6537410
    Abstract: There is described a thermal recording system which utilizes a donor element comprising a substrate and a thermal transfer material layer having a dye-containing phase which is amorphous and wherein the dye or dyes present in the amorphous phase form a continuous film. Imagewise heating of the medium transfers portions of the transfer layer to a receiver sheet, thus forming an image. The transfer layer may also include a non-dye phase comprising a thermal solvent. During the heating of the donor element, the crystalline thermal solvent melts and dissolves or liquefies at least a portion of the dye-containing phase, thereby lowering the temperature at which transfer of the transfer layer occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Polaroid Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Arnost, Alain Bouchard, Yongqi Deng, Edward J. Dombrowski, Russell A. Gaudiana, Serajul Haque, Fariza B. Hasan, John L. Marshall, Stephen J. Telfer, William T. Vetterling, Michael S. Viola
  • Publication number: 20010043239
    Abstract: There is described a thermal recording system which utilizes a donor element comprising a substrate and a thermal transfer material layer having a dye-containing phase which is amorphous and wherein the dye or dyes present in the amorphous phase form a continuous film. Imagewise heating of the medium transfers portions of the transfer layer to a receiver sheet, thus forming an image. The transfer layer may also include a non-dye phase comprising a thermal solvent. During the heating of the donor element, the crystalline thermal solvent melts and dissolves or liquefies at least a portion of the dye-containing phase, thereby lowering the temperature at which transfer of the transfer layer occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2000
    Publication date: November 22, 2001
    Inventors: Michael J. Arnost, Alain Bouchard, Yongqi Deng, Edward J. Dombrowski, Russell A. Gaudiana, Serajul Haque, Fariza B. Hasan, John L. Marshall, Stephen J. Telfer, William T. Vetterling, Michael S. Viola
  • Patent number: 5811530
    Abstract: There are described image-recording materials which include an image dye-providing compound comprising a novel naphthol azo cyan dye having a 3-aminobenzoisothiazole moiety. The image dye-providing compound includes a diffusion control moiety such as a hydroquinonyl developer group, a precursor thereof or a thiazolidine moiety and, may be diffusible or nondiffusible as a function of the diffusion control moiety.Image-recording materials according to the invention including those which contain high potential developers such as aminoreductone allow sufficient cyan chromophore to diffuse to the image-receiving layer to provide an acceptable photograph and result in no appreciable reduction of the 3-aminobenzoisothiazole moiety of the novel naphthol azo cyan dye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Assignee: Polaroid Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Arnost, Peter Viski, David P. Waller, David C. Whritenour
  • Patent number: 5716754
    Abstract: There are described image-recording materials which include an image dye-providing compound comprising a novel naphthol azo cyan dye having a 3-aminobenzoisothiazole moiety. The image dye-providing compound includes a diffusion control moiety such as a hydroquinonyl developer group, a precursor thereof or a thiazolidine moiety and, may be diffusible or nondiffusible as a function of the diffusion control moiety.Image-recording materials according to the invention including those which contain high potential developers such as aminoreductone allow sufficient cyan chromophore to diffuse to the image-receiving layer to provide an acceptable photograph and result in no appreciable reduction of the 3-aminobenzoisothiazole moiety of the novel naphthol azo cyan dye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1998
    Assignee: Polaroid Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Arnost, Peter Viski, David P. Waller, David C. Whritenour
  • Patent number: 5691458
    Abstract: There are described compounds which are represented by the formula ##STR1## The compounds are useful as dyes, and as intermediates and dye moieties in the preparation of compounds, which are particularly useful in imaging applications, such as, for example, diffusion transfer photographic systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Assignee: Polaroid Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Arnost, Peter Viski, David P. Waller, David C. Whritenour
  • Patent number: 5430156
    Abstract: There are disclosed color-providing compounds comprising two or more cyclic 1,3 sulfur-nitrogen groups and two or more color-providing moieties, i.e., complete dyes or dye intermediates, capable of releasing the color-forming moieties upon cleavage in the presence of silver ions or a soluble silver complex. The color-providing compounds are useful as image-forming materials in color photographic processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1995
    Assignee: Polaroid Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Arnost, Efthimios Chinoporos, Donald A. McGowan, David P. Waller
  • Patent number: 5424427
    Abstract: There are disclosed compounds comprising at least one cyclic 1,3-sulfur-nitrogen substituted color-providing material and at least one ballast group which are linked to each other through a triazine group. The compounds are capable of releasing the color-providing material upon cleavage in the presence of silver ions or a soluble silver complex. The color-providing compounds are useful as image-forming materials in color thermographic, photothermographic and other photographic processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1995
    Assignee: Polaroid Corporation
    Inventor: Michael J. Arnost
  • Patent number: 5415970
    Abstract: There are disclosed color-providing compounds comprising two or more cyclic 1,3 sulfur-nitrogen groups and two or more color-providing moieties, i.e., complete dyes or dye intermediates, capable of releasing the color-forming moieties upon cleavage in the presence of silver ions or a soluble silver complex. The color-providing compounds are useful as image-forming materials in color photographic processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1995
    Assignee: Polaroid Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Arnost, Efthimios Chinoporos, Donald A. McGowan, David P. Waller