Patents by Inventor Renee Aspiotis

Renee Aspiotis 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: 8343968
    Abstract: The present invention relates to piperidine-based renin inhibitor compounds having carboxylate or carboxylic acid terminal groups, and their use in treating cardiovascular events and renal insufficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Yao-Hsiang Wu, Helene Juteau, Michel Gallant, Daniel Dube, Patrick Roy, Renee Aspiotis, Erich I. Grimm, Sebastien Laliberte, Austin Chen
  • Patent number: 8334308
    Abstract: The present invention relates to biphenyl-based renin inhibitor compounds having amino-terminal groups, and their use in treating cardiovascular events and renal insufficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Helene Juteau, Michel Gallant, Daniel Dube, Patrick Roy, Renee Aspiotis, Rejean Fortin, Patrick Lacombe, Daniel McKay, Tom Yao-Hsiang Wu
  • Publication number: 20120202837
    Abstract: Renin inhibitors which are spirocyclic piperidine derivatives, of formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions thereof useful in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and renal insufficiency, or a stereoisomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the stereoisomer thereof, wherein: n, for each instance in which it occurs, is independently 0, 1, or 2; W is a five- or six-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic or carbocyclic monocyclic ring, A is (i) a five- or six-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic or carbocyclic monocyclic ring or (ii) a first five- or six-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic or carbocyclic ring which is fused to a second five- or six-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic or carbocyclic ring, V is —(C?O)—, —CH2— or ?CH—; U is a bond or —CH2-, or, when V iS ?CH—, U is —CH?; X is ?CH—, ?CF—, ?C(OR3)—, or —(C?O)—; and Y is ?CH—, ?CF—, ?N—, or, for the case when X is —(C?O)—, Y is —N(R3)—.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventors: Austin Chen, Reneé Aspiotis, Daniel McKay, Yongxin Han, Pierre-André Fournier
  • Publication number: 20120035214
    Abstract: The present invention relates to biaryl piperidine-based renin inhibitor compounds, and their use in treating cardiovascular events and renal insufficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicants: Merck Canada Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Daniel J. McKay, Melissa Arbour, Renee Aspiotis, Austin Chen, Pierre-Andre Fournier, Michel Gallant, Yongxin Han, Helene Juteau, Patrick Lacombe, Sebastien Laliberte, Sophie Lauzon, Carmela Molinaro, Paul O'Shea, Yeeman Ramtohul, Daniel Simard, Dwight MacDonald, Bruce Mackay, Christophe Mellon, Krista Morley, Chit Tsui, Sarah Jennifer Dolman, Greg Hughes, Jacob Janey
  • Publication number: 20110301143
    Abstract: Heterocyclic compounds of structural formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein W is a R1— substituted heteroaryl, R1 is an heteroaryl ring substituted with an ester or carboxylic acid containing radical, X-T is N—CR5R6, C?CR5 or CR13—CR5R6, Y is a bond or —C(O)—, a and b represent an integer selected from 1 to 4, and Ar is an optionally substituted phenyl or naphtyl, are inhibitors of stearoyl-coenzyme A delta-9 desaturase (SCD) The heterocyclic compounds are useful for the prevention and treatment of conditions related to abnormal lipid synthesis and metabolism, including cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, obesity, diabetes, neurological disease, Metabolic Syndrome, insulin resistance, cancer, liver steatosis, and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventors: Elise Isabel, Nicolas Lachance, Jean-Philippe Leclerc, Serge Leger, Renata M. Oballa, David Powell, Yeeman K. Ramtohul, Patrick Roy, Geoffrey K. Tranmer, Renee Aspiotis, Lianhai Li, Evelyn Martins
  • Publication number: 20110263658
    Abstract: The present invention relates to biphenyl-based renin inhibitor compounds having amino-terminal groups, and their use in treating cardiovascular events and renal insufficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Helene Juteau, Michel Gallant, Daniel Dube, Patrick Roy, Renee Aspiotis, Rejean Fortin, Patrick Lacombe, Daniel McKay, Tom Yao-Hsiang Wu
  • Publication number: 20100120859
    Abstract: The present invention relates to piperidine-based renin inhibitor compounds having carboxylate or carboxylic acid terminal groups, and their use in treating cardiovascular events and renal insufficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: MERCK FROSST CANADA LTD.
    Inventors: Tom Yao-Hsiang Wu, Helene Juteau, Michel Gallant, Daniel Dube, Patrick Roy, Renee Aspiotis, Erich L. Grimm, Sebastien Laliberte, Austin Chen
  • Patent number: 7622501
    Abstract: The invention encompasses novel compounds of Formula I, which are nitric oxide-releasing prodrugs of diaryl-2-(5H)-furanones useful in the treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases, Formula (I). The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising the use of compounds of Formula 1. The above compounds may be used as a combination therapy with low-dose aspirin to treat chronic cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases or conditions while also reducing the risk of thrombotic cardiovascular events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Merck Frosst Canada & Co.
    Inventors: Claude Dufresne, Carl Berthelette, Lianhai Li, Daniel Guay, Michel Gallant, Patrick Lacombe, Renee Aspiotis, Zhaoyin Wang, Claudio F. Sturino
  • Publication number: 20080242722
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for treating a cyclooxygenase-2 mediated disease or condition in a mammalian patient at risk of a thrombotic cardiovascular event, wherein the patient is on aspirin therapy to reduce the risk of the thrombotic cardiovascular event, comprising orally concomitantly or sequentially administering to the patient a cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitor in an amount effective to treat the cyclooxygenase-2 mediate disease or condition, and a nitric oxide donating compound in accordance with Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the nitric oxide donating compound is administered in an amount effective to reduce the gastrointestinal toxicity caused by the combination of the cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitor and aspirin. Pharmaceutical compositions are also encompassed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2005
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Claude Dufresne, Carl Berthelette, Lianhai Li, Daniel Guay, Michel Gallant, Patrick Lacombe, Renee Aspiotis, Zhaoyin Wang, Claudio Sturino
  • Publication number: 20080242643
    Abstract: The invention encompasses novel compounds of Formula I, which are nitric oxide-releasing prodrugs of diaryl-2-(5H)-furanones useful in the treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases. Formula (I). The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising the use of compounds of Formula 1. The above compounds may be used as a combination therapy with low-dose aspirin to treat chronic cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases or conditions while also reducing the risk of thrombotic cardiovascular events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2005
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Claude Dufresne, Carl Berthelette, Lianhai Li, Daniel Guay, Michel Gallant, Patrick Lacombe, Renee Aspiotis, Zhaoyin Wang, Claudio F. Sturino
  • Patent number: 7342024
    Abstract: Compounds represented by Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors useful in the treatment of asthma and inflammation and useful for the enhancement of cognition
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Merck Frost Canada Ltd.
    Inventors: Daniel Dube, Michel Gallant, Patrick Lacombe, Renee Aspiotis, Laurence Dube, Yves Girard, Dwight Macdonald
  • Patent number: 7238706
    Abstract: Compounds represented by Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are phosphodiesterrase 4 inhibitors useful in the treatment of asthma and inflammation and useful for the enhancement of cognition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Merck Frosst Canada, Ltd.
    Inventors: Daniel Dube, Laurence Dube, Michel Gallant, Patrick Lacombe, Renee Aspiotis, Yves Girard, Dwight Macdonald
  • Publication number: 20060058316
    Abstract: Compounds represented by Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors useful in the treatment of asthma and inflammation and useful for the enhancement of cognition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Inventors: Daniel Dube, Michel Gallant, Patrick Lacombe, Renee Aspiotis, Laurence Dube, Yves Girard, Dwight Macdonald
  • Publication number: 20050107402
    Abstract: Compounds represented by Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are phosphodiesterrase 4 inhibitors useful in the treatment of asthma and inflammation and useful for the enhancement of cognition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Inventors: Daniel Dube, Laurence Dube, Michel Gallant, Patrick Lacombe, Renee Aspiotis, Yves Girard, Dwight Macdonald
  • Patent number: 6552168
    Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel class of compounds represented by formula I, which are caspase-3 inhibitors. The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of caspase-3 mediated diseases comprising compounds of formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Merck Frosst Canada & Co.
    Inventors: Erich L. Grimm, Johanne Renaud, Renee Aspiotis, Christopher I. Bayly, Robert Zamboni, Shawn Black
  • Publication number: 20030045478
    Abstract: This invention encompasses the novel compounds of Formula I, which are useful in the treatment of caspase-3 mediated diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventors: Yongxin Han, Renee Aspiotis, Andre Giroux, Erich L. Grimm, Christophe Mellon, Robert Zamboni, Christopher I. Bayly
  • Patent number: 6525025
    Abstract: This invention encompasses the novel compounds of Formula I, which are useful in the treatment of caspase-3 mediated diseases. The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula I as well as methods for treatment of caspase-3 mediated diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: Merck Frosst Canada & Co.
    Inventors: Yongxin Han, Andre Giroux, Erich L. Grimm, Renee Aspiotis, Cameron Black
  • Publication number: 20020165230
    Abstract: This invention encompasses the novel compounds of Formula I, which are useful in the treatment of caspase-3 mediated diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventors: Yongxin Han, Andre Giroux, Erich L. Grimm, Renee Aspiotis, Cameron Black
  • Patent number: 6225288
    Abstract: Compounds represented by formula I: as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters and hydrates thereof are disclosed along with pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment. The compounds are useful as inhibitors of caspase-3, which is implicated in modulating apoptosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: Merk Frosst Canada & Co.
    Inventors: Yongxin Han, Andre Giroux, Erich Grimm, Renee Aspiotis, Sebastien Francoeur, Robert Zamboni, Petpiboon Prasit, Christopher Bayly, Dan McKay, Cameron Black