Patents by Inventor Robert N. Young

Robert N. Young 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: 9611284
    Abstract: The invention provides in part, conjugate compounds. The invention also provides synthesis methods for making the compounds, and uses of the compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Simon Fraser University
    Inventors: Robert N. Young, Stephen Arns, Anne Moreau, Mohammed Monzur Morshed, Romelo Gibe
  • Publication number: 20170029372
    Abstract: This invention provides compound having a structure of Formulas: Uses of such compounds for treatment of various indications, including prostate cancer as well as methods of treatment involving such compounds are also provide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Paul RENNIE, Artem TCHERKASSOV, Robert N. YOUNG, Christophe M. ANDRE
  • Publication number: 20130317013
    Abstract: This invention relates to potent selective agonists of the EP4 subtype of prostaglandin E2 receptors, their use or a formulation thereof in the treatment of glaucoma and other conditions which are related to elevated intraocular pressure in the eye of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Xavier Billot, Yongxin Han, Robert N. Young
  • Publication number: 20110237511
    Abstract: This invention relates to potent selective agonists of the EP4 subtype of prostaglandin E2 receptors, their use or a formulation thereof in the treatment of glaucoma and other conditions, which are related to elevated intraocular pressure in the eye of a patient. This invention further relates to the use of the compounds of this invention for mediating the bone modeling and remodeling processes of the osteoblasts and osteoclasts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: Merck Frosst Canada
    Inventors: Xavier Billot, John Colucci, Yongxin Han, Marie-Claire Wilson, Robert N. Young
  • Publication number: 20090258918
    Abstract: This invention relates to potent selective agonists of the EP4 subtype of prostaglandin E2 receptors, their use or a formulation thereof in the treatment of glaucoma and other conditions which are related to elevated intraocular pressure in the eye of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Xavier Billot, Robert N. Young, Yongxin Han
  • Patent number: 7238710
    Abstract: This invention relates to potent selective agonists of the EP4 subtype of prostaglandin E2 receptors, their use or a formulation thereof in the treatment of glaucoma and other conditions, which are related to elevated intraocular pressure in the eye of a patient. This invention further relates to the use of the compounds of this invention for mediating the bone modeling and remodeling processes of the osteoblasts and osteoclasts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Merck Frosst Canada, Ltd.
    Inventors: Xavier Billot, John Colucci, Yongxin Han, Marie-Claire Wilson, Robert N. Young
  • Patent number: 7199154
    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. The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising the use of compounds of Formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Merck Frosst Company
    Inventors: Carl Berthelette, Nicholas Lachance, Lianhai Li, Claudio Sturino, Zhaoyin Wang, Robert N. Young, Claude Dufresne
  • Patent number: 7053085
    Abstract: This invention relates to potent selective agonists of the EP4 subtype of prostaglandin E2 receptors, their use or a formulation thereof in the treatment of glaucoma and other conditions, which are related to elevated intraocular pressure in the eye of a patient. This invention further relates to the use of the compounds of this invention for mediating the bone modeling and remodeling processes of the osteoblasts and osteoclasts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Merck & Co. Inc.
    Inventors: Xavier Billot, John Colucci, Yongxin Han, Marie-Claire Wilson, Robert N. Young
  • Publication number: 20040254230
    Abstract: This invention relates to potent selective agonists of the EP4 subtype of prostaglandin E2 receptors, their use or a formulation thereof in the treatment of glaucoma and other conditions that are related to elevated intraocular pressure in the eye of a patient. This invention also relates to the use of such compounds to provide a neuroprotective effect to the eye of mammalian species, particularly humans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Miller J. Ogidigben, Robert N. Young, Kathleen M. Metters, Deborah M. Slipetz
  • Publication number: 20040204590
    Abstract: This invention relates to potent selective agonists of the EP4 subtype of prostaglandin E2 receptors, their use or a formulation thereof in the treatment of glaucoma and other conditions which are related to elevated intraocular pressure in the eye of a patient. This invention further relates to the use of the compounds of this invention for mediating the bone modeling and remodeling processes of the osteoblasts and osteoclasts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Miller J. Ogidigben, Robert N Young, Kathleen M Metters, Deborah M Slipetz
  • Publication number: 20040198701
    Abstract: This invention relates to potent selective agonists of the EP4 subtype of prostaglandin E2 receptors, their use or a formulation thereof in the treatment of glaucoma and other conditions, which are related to elevated intraocular pressure in the eye of a patient. This invention further relates to the use of the compounds of this invention for mediating the bone modeling and remodeling processes of the osteoblasts and osteoclasts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Xavier Billot, John Colucci, Yongxin Han, Marie-Claire Wilson, Robert N. Young
  • Patent number: 6586457
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for inhibiting bone resorption in a mammal comprising administering to a mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of an EP4 receptor subtype antagonist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignees: Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Frosst Canada & Co.
    Inventors: Shun-Ichi Harada, Mohamed MacHwate, Gideon A. Rodan, Marc Labelle, Kathleen Metters, Robert N. Young
  • Patent number: 6414006
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for inhibiting bone resorption in a mammal comprising administering to a mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of an EP4 receptor subtype antagonist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignees: Merck Frosst Canada & Co., Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Shun-ichi Harada, Gideon A. Rodan, Mohamed Machwate, Marc LaBelle, Kathleen Metters, Robert N. Young
  • Publication number: 20020082287
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for inhibiting bone resorption in a mammal comprising administering to a mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of an EP4 receptor subtype antagonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 1999
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventors: SHUN-ICHI HARADA, GIDEON A. RODAN, MOHAMED MACHWATE, MARC LABELLE, KATHLEEN METTERS, ROBERT N. YOUNG
  • Patent number: 6348572
    Abstract: Disclosed are new ligands for use in a binding assay for proteases and phosphatases, which contain cysteine in their binding sites or as a necessary structural component for enzymatic binding. The sulfhydryl group of cysteine is the nucleophilic group in the enzyme's mechanistic proteolytic and hydrolytic properties. The assay can be used to determine the ability of new, unknown ligands and mixtures of compounds to competitively bind with the enzyme versus a known binding agent for the enzyme, e.g., a known enzyme inhibitor. By the use of a mutant form of the natural or native wild-type enzyme, in which serine, or another amino acid, e.g., alanine, replaces cysteine, the problem of interference from extraneous oxidizing and alkylating agents in the assay procedure is overcome. The interference arises because of oxidation or alkylation of the sulfhydryl, —SH (or —S−), in the cysteine, which then adversely affects the binding ability of the enzyme.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: Merck Frosst Canada & Co.
    Inventors: Sylvie Desmarais, Robert Zamboni, Richard Friesen, Yves LeBlanc, Claude Dufresne, Robert N. Young, Patrick Roy
  • Publication number: 20020004495
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for stimulating bone formation in a mammal comprising administering to a mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of an EP4 receptor subtype agonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2001
    Publication date: January 10, 2002
    Inventors: Shun-Ichi Harada, Gideon A. Rodan, Mohamed Machwate, Marc Labelle, Kathleen Metters, Robert N. Young, Miron Weinreb
  • Publication number: 20010018433
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for inhibiting bone resorption in a mammal comprising administering to a mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of an EP4 receptor subtype antagonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2001
    Publication date: August 30, 2001
    Applicant: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Shun-Ichi Harada, Mohamed Machwate, Gideon A. Rodan, Marc Labelle, Kathleen Metters, Robert N. Young
  • Publication number: 20010012838
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for inhibiting bone resorption in a mammal comprising administering to a mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of an EP4 receptor subtype antagonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2001
    Publication date: August 9, 2001
    Applicant: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Shun-Ichi Harada, Mohamed MacHwate, Gideon A. Rodan, Marc Labelle, Kathleen Metters, Robert N. Young
  • Publication number: 20010006980
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for stimulating bone formation in a mammal comprising administering to a mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of an EP4 receptor subtype agonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 1999
    Publication date: July 5, 2001
    Inventors: SHUN-ICHI HARADA, MOHAMED MACHWATE, GIDEON A. RODAN, MARC LABELLE, KATHLEEN METTERS, ROBERT N. YOUNG, MIRON WEINREB
  • Patent number: RE42562
    Abstract: This invention relates to potent selective agonists of the EP4 subtype of prostaglandin E2 receptors, their use or a formulation thereof in the treatment of glaucoma and other conditions, which are related to elevated intraocular pressure in the eye of a patient. This invention further relates to the use of the compounds of this invention for mediating the bone modeling and remodeling processes of the osteoblasts and osteoclasts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Merck Frosst Canada
    Inventors: Xavier Billot, John Colucci, Robert N. Young, Yongxin Han, Marie-Claire Wilson