Patents by Inventor Michael W. Miller

Michael W. Miller 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: 7700597
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, or esters thereof, are useful in treating diseases or conditions mediated by CB1 receptors, such as metabolic syndrome and obesity, neuroinflammatory disorders, cognitive disorders and psychosis, addiction (e.g., smoking cessation), gastrointestinal disorders, and cardiovascular conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Eric J. Gilbert, Michael W. Miller, Jack D. Scott, Andrew W. Stamford, William J. Greenlee, Jay Weinstein
  • Patent number: 7659275
    Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides a novel class of compounds of structural formula IA or IB where R1-R8 are as disclosed herein as inhibitors of the CCR5 receptors, methods of preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more such compounds, methods of preparing pharmaceutical formulations comprising one or more such compounds, and methods of treatment, prevention, inhibition, or amelioration of one or more diseases associated with CCR5 using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions. The invention also relates to the use of a combination of a compound of this invention and one or more antiviral or other agents useful in the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The invention further relates to the use of a compound of this invention, alone or in combination with another agent, in the treatment of solid organ transplant rejection, graft v.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Tze-Ming Chan, Kathleen Kox, Wenqing Feng, Michael W. Miller, Daniel Weston, Stuart W. McCombie
  • Publication number: 20100029607
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, or esters thereof, are useful in treating diseases or conditions mediated by CB1 receptors, such as metabolic syndrome and obesity, neuroinflammatory disorders, cognitive disorders and psychosis, addiction (e.g., smoking cessation), gastrointestinal disorders, and cardiovascular conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: Eric J. Gilbert, Michael W. Miller, Jack D. Scott, Andrew W. Stamford, William J. Greenlee, Jay Weinstein
  • Patent number: 7654315
    Abstract: Apparatus and pumping systems including the apparatus are described, the apparatus including a protector body comprising a material allowing expansion and contraction of an internal fluid, the body serving as a barrier between fluids external of the body and the internal fluid. The body has first and second ends, at least one end adapted to connect the body to other components, the protector body further comprising structural features permitting facile cleanout and reuse of the protector body. Methods of use of the apparatus and systems are described, particularly in oilfield exploration, testing, and production. This abstract allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure. It will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Michael H. Du, John D. Rowatt, Cheryl R. DuVall, Michael W. Miller
  • Patent number: 7652142
    Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides a novel class of bipiperidinyl compounds as inhibitors of the CCR5 receptors, methods of preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more such compounds, methods of preparing pharmaceutical formulations comprising one or more such compounds, and methods of treatment, prevention, inhibition, or amelioration of one or more diseases associated with CCR5 using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions. The invention also relates to the use of a combination of a compound of this invention and one or more antiviral or other agents useful in the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The invention further relates to the use of a compound of this invention, alone or in combination with another agent, in the treatment of solid organ transplant rejection, graft v. host disease, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, asthma, allergies or multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Michael W. Miller, Jack D. Scott
  • Patent number: 7523796
    Abstract: Control circuits for a riding lawn mower. The control circuits provide an override condition for selectively allowing the cutting blades of the lawn mower to operate when the vehicle is traveling in reverse. The circuits incorporate an ignition switch (8), an override switch (80), a vehicle reverse switch (40), and an operator presence switch (12). In one aspect of the invention, the control circuits disable the engine when the vehicle is placed in reverse with the PTO engaged and without the override condition having been established. In another aspect of the invention, an electric PTO clutch (60) is disabled when the vehicle is placed in reverse with the PTO engaged and without the override condition having been established. The override condition is terminated when the vehicle is turned off, or when the operator deactivates the manual override switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: MTD Products Inc
    Inventors: Joseph M. Onderko, Michael W. Miller, Scott C. Bly
  • Publication number: 20090105208
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, or esters thereof, are useful in treating diseases or conditions mediated by CB1 receptors, such as metabolic syndrome and obesity, neuroinflammatory disorders, cognitive disorders and psychosis, addiction (e.g., smoking cessation), gastrointestinal disorders, and cardiovascular conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Eric J. Gilbert, Michael W. Miller, Jack D. Scott, Duane Eugene DeMong, Andrew Stamford, William J. Greenlee, Chander Shekher Celly
  • Publication number: 20090055385
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving information expressing a user's interest in one or more media programs, obtaining information indicative of popularity for a plurality of media programs responsive to the received information by individuals other than the user, and transmitting one or more recommendations of media programs for display to the user, from the plurality of media programs that relate to the received information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Joon-Hee Jeon, Vincent Dureau, Steve Dale Benting, Zhenhai Lin, Michael W. Miller, Manish G. Patel
  • Patent number: 7442703
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R9, R10, A and B are as defined in the specification. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound of this invention, and methods of treatment using the compound of this invention. The invention also relates to the use of a combination of a compound of this invention and one or more antiviral or other agents useful in the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The invention further relates to the use of a compound of this invention, alone or in combination with another agent, in the treatment of solid organ transplant rejection, graft v. host disease, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, asthma, allergies or multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Anandan Palani, Michael W. Miller, Jack D. Scott
  • Publication number: 20080257631
    Abstract: Control circuits for a riding lawn mower providing an override condition for selectively allowing the cutting blades of the lawn mower to operate when the vehicle is traveling in reverse. The circuits incorporate a multi-position ignition switch, an override switch, a vehicle reverse switch, a PTO switch and a park brake switch. In one aspect of the invention, the control circuits disable the engine when the vehicle is placed in reverse with the PTO engaged and without the override condition having been established. In another aspect of the invention, an electric PTO clutch is disabled when the vehicle is placed in reverse with the PTO engaged and without the override condition having been established. The override condition is terminated when the ignition switch is moved away from the override position, or when the operator activates the park brake switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicants: MTD Products Inc, Delta Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Onderko, Michael W. Miller, Scott C. Bly, Theodore G. Wetzel
  • Publication number: 20080214575
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R9, R10, A and B are as defined in the specification. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound of this invention, and methods of treatment using the compound of this invention. The invention also relates to the use of a combination of a compound of this invention and one or more antiviral or other agents useful in the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The invention further relates to the use of a compound of this invention, alone or in combination with another agent, in the treatment of solid organ transplant rejection, graft v. host disease, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, asthma, allergies or multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Anandan Palani, Michael W. Miller, Jack D. Scott
  • Publication number: 20080188485
    Abstract: The use of CCR5 antagonists of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R is optionally substituted phenyl, pyridyl, thiophenyl or naphthyl; R1 is hydrogen or alkyl; R2 is substituted phenyl, substituted heteroaryl, naphthyl fluorenyl, diphenylmethyl or optionally substituted phenyl- or heteroarylalkyl; R3 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, or optionally substituted phenyl, phenylalkyl, naphthyl, naphthylalkyl, heteroaryl or heteroarylalkyl; R4, R5 and R7 are hydrogen or alkyl; R6 is hydrogen, alkyl or alkenyl; for the treatment of HIV, solid organ transplant rejection, graft v.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: Bahige M. Baroudy, John W. Clader, Hubert B. Josien, Stuart W. McCombie, Brian A. McKittrick, Michael W. Miller, Bernard R. Neustadt, Anandan Palani, Elizabeth M. Smith, Ruo Steensma, Jayaram R. Tagat, Susan F. Vice, Mark A. Laughlin, Eric Gilbert, Marc A. Labroli
  • Publication number: 20080135313
    Abstract: Control circuits for a riding lawn mower. The control circuits provide an override condition for selectively allowing the cutting blades of the lawn mower to operate when the vehicle is traveling in reverse. The circuits incorporate an ignition switch (8), an override switch (80), a vehicle reverse switch (40), and an operator presence switch (12). In one aspect of the invention, the control circuits disable the engine when the vehicle is placed in reverse with the PTO engaged and without the override condition having been established. In another aspect of the invention, an electric PTO clutch (60) is disabled when the vehicle is placed in reverse with the PTO engaged and without the override condition having been established. The override condition is terminated when the vehicle is turned off, or when the operator deactivates the manual override switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2005
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: MTD Products Inc
    Inventors: Joseph M. Onderko, Michael W. Miller, Scott C. Bly
  • Patent number: 7384944
    Abstract: The use of CCR5 antagonists of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R is optionally substituted phenyl, pyridyl, thiophenyl or naphthyl; R1 is hydrogen or alkyl; R2 is substituted phenyl, substituted heteroaryl, naphthyl, fluorenyl, diphenylmethyl or optionally substituted phenyl- or heteroaryl-alkyl; R3 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, or optionally substituted phenyl, phenylalkyl, naphthyl, naphthylalkyl, heteroaryl or heteroarylalkyl; R4, R5 and R7 are hydrogen or alkyl; R6 is hydrogen, alkyl or alkenyl; for the treatment of HIV, solid organ transplant rejection, graft v.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Bahige M. Baroudy, John W. Clader, Hubert B. Josien, Stuart W. McCombie, Brian A. McKittrick, Michael W. Miller, Bernard R. Neustadt, Anandan Palani, Elizabeth M. Smith, Ruo Steensma, Jayaram R. Tagat, Susan F. Vice, Mark A. Laughlin, Eric Gilbert, Marc A. Labroli
  • Patent number: 7384948
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R9, R10, A and B are as defined in the specification. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound of this invention, and methods of treatment using the compound of this invention. The invention also relates to the use of a combination of a compound of this invention and one or more antiviral or other agents useful in the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The invention further relates to the use of a compound of this invention, alone or in combination with another agent, in the treatment of solid organ transplant rejection, graft v. host disease, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, asthma, allergies or multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Anandan Palani, Michael W. Miller, Jack D. Scott
  • Patent number: 7307081
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein the various moieties are as defined in the specification. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound of this invention, and methods of treatment using the compound of this invention. The invention also relates to the use of a combination of a compound of this invention and one or more antiviral or other agents useful in the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The invention further relates to the use of a compound of this invention, alone or in combination with another agent, in the treatment of solid organ transplant rejection, graft v. host disease, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, asthma, allergies or multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Michael W. Miller, Jack D. Scott
  • Patent number: 7098213
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or isomer thereof, wherein: Q, X and Z are CH or N; R, R4–R7 and R13 are H or alkyl; R1 is H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, R9-arylalkyl, R9-heteroarylalkyl, alkyl-SO2—, cycloalkyl-SO2—, fluoroalkyl-SO2—, R9-aryl-SO2—, R9-heteroaryl-SO2—, N(R22)(R23)—SO2—, alkyl-C(O)—, cycloalkyl-C(O)—, fluoroalkyl-C(O)—, R9-aryl-C(O)—, NH-alkyl-C(O)— or R9-aryl-NH—C(O)—; R2 is H and R3 is H, alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, R9-aryl, R9-arylalkyl, R9-heteroaryl, or R9-heteroarylalkyl, and when X and Z are each CH, R3 is alkoxy, R9-aryloxy, R9-heteroaryloxy, alkylC(O)O—, alkylaminoC(O)O—, alkylC(O)NR13—, alkylOC(O)NR13— or alkylaminoC(O)NR13—; or R2 and R3 together are ?O, ?NOR10, ?N—NR11R12 or ?CH-alkyl; R8 is substituted phenyl, substituted heteroaryl, naphthyl, fluorenyl, diphenymethyl, alpha-substituted benzyl or alpha-substituted heteroarylmethyl; R9–R12 are as defined; are disclosed for the treatment of HIV, solid organ transplant rejection, gra
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventor: Michael W. Miller
  • Patent number: 7060701
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or isomer thereof, wherein: Q, X and Z are CH or N; R, R4–R7 and R13 are H or alkyl; R1 is H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, R9-arylalkyl, R9-heteroarylalkyl, alkyl-SO2—, cycloalkyl-SO2—, fluoroalkyl-SO2—, R9-aryl-SO2—, R9-heteroaryl-SO2—, N(R22)(R23)—SO2—, alkyl-C(O)—, cycloalkyl-C(O)—, fluoroalkyl-C(O)—, R9-aryl-C(O)—, NH-alkyl-C(O)— or R9-aryl-NH—C(O)—; R2 is H and R3 is H, alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, R9-aryl, R9-arylalkyl, R9-heteroaryl, or R9-heteroarylalkyl, and when X and Z are each CH, R3 is alkoxy, R9-aryloxy, R9-heteroaryloxy, alkylC(O)O—, alkylaminoC(O)O—, alkylC(O)NR13—, alkylOC(O)NR13— or alkylaminoC(O)NR13—; or R2 and R3 together are ?O, ?NOR10, ?N—NR11R12 or ?CH-alkyl; R8 is substituted phenyl, substituted heteroaryl, naphthyl, fluorenyl, diphenymethyl, alpha-substituted benzyl or alpha-substituted heteroarylmethyl; R9–R12 are as defined; are disclosed for the treatment of HIV, solid organ transplant rejection, gra
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventor: Michael W. Miller
  • Patent number: 7026036
    Abstract: Single coat coating systems (22), as well as articles coated with such non-stick coating systems, are provided. The single coat system includes a fluoropolymer copolymer (14a), such as fluoropolymer terpolymer including tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene, and vinylidene fluoride monomers, with fluoropolymer copolymers are referred to collectively as THV. The single coat system exhibits excellent substrates adhesion and release properties, is resistant to separation failure at the interface between the binder (12) and fluoropolymer components (14a), and exhibits adhesion to smooth substrates (16). The single coat system may also include a high level of fillers to provide increased damage resistance without compromising the above benefits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Whitford Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence D. Leech, Daniel C. Chung, Michael W. Miller
  • Patent number: 7008946
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or isomer thereof, wherein: Q, X and Z are CH or N; R, R4–R7 and R13 are H or alkyl; R1 is H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, R9-arylalkyl, R9-heteroarylalkyl, alkyl-SO2—, cycloalkyl-SO2—, fluoroalkyl-SO2—, R9-aryl-SO2—, R9-heteroaryl-SO2—, N(R22)(R23)—SO2—, alkyl-C(O)—, cycloalkyl-C(O)—, fluoroalkyl-C(O)—, R9-aryl-C(O)—, NH-alkyl-C(O)— or R9-aryl-NH—C(O)—; R2 is H and R3 is H, alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, R9-aryl, R9-arylalkyl, R9-heteroaryl, or R9-heteroarylalkyl, and when X and Z are each CH, R3 is alkoxy, R9-aryloxy, R9-heteroaryloxy, alkylC(O)O—, alkylaminoC(O)O—, alkylC(O)NR13—, alkylOC(O)NR13— or alkylaminoC(O)NR13—; or R2 and R3 together are ?O, ?NOR10, ?N—NR11R12 or ?CH-alkyl; R8 is substituted phenyl, substituted heteroaryl, naphthyl, fluorenyl, diphenymethyl, alpha-substituted benzyl or alpha-substituted heteroarylmethyl; R9–R12 are as defined; are disclosed for the treatment of HIV, solid organ transplant rejection, gra
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventor: Michael W. Miller