Patents Represented by Attorney Portia Chen
  • Patent number: 8314119
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds that are azaadamantane derivatives, particularly ether- or amine-substituted azaadamantane derivatives and salts and prodrugs thereof, compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds and compositions, processes for preparing such compounds, and intermediates obtained during such processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Schrimpf, Diana L. Nersesian, Kevin B. Sippy, Jianguo Ji, Tao Li, Marc Scanio, Lei Shi, Chih-Hung Lee, William H. Bunnelle, Geoff G. Z. Zhang, Paul J. Brackemeyer, Shuang Chen, Rodger F. Henry
  • Patent number: 8273767
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are useful in treating conditions or disorders prevented by or ameliorated by histamine-3 receptor ligands. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the histamine-3 receptor ligands, methods for using such compounds and compositions, and a process for preparing compounds within the scope of formula (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Robert J. Altenbach, Lawrence A. Black, Sou-Jen Chang, Marlon D. Cowart, Ramin Faghih, Gregory A. Gfesser, Yi-Yin Ku, Huaqing Liu, Kirill A. Lukin, Diana L. Nersesian, Yu-ming Pu, Padam N. Sharma, Youssef L. Bennani, Michael P. Curtis
  • Patent number: 8026240
    Abstract: The invention relates to octahydro-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrrole N-oxides as prodrugs of CNS-active compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, methods for making the compounds, salts, and polymorphs, and methods of treating conditions and disorders using such compounds and compositions. Octahydro-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrrole N-oxides of formula (I) are prodrugs of histamine-3 antagonists, and are useful in treating conditions or disorders prevented by or ameliorated by histamine-3 receptor ligands. Octahydro-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrrole N-oxide compounds, methods for using such compounds, compositions for making them, and processes for preparing such compounds are disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Marlon D. Cowart, Kennan C. Marsh, Huaqing Liu, Jae Y. Lee, Maria G. Beconi, Jill M. Wetter, Lawrence A. Black, Thomas C. Custer
  • Patent number: 7980491
    Abstract: An improved atomization system for aerosolizing liquids including a vortexing nozzle and a flat or protruding face on the nozzle exit orifice. The system can also include a diverging mouthpiece insert. The present invention can produce a high fine particle fraction and modest throat deposition in conjunction with reduced aerosol plume velocity and impact force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Prashant P. Kakade, Robert C. Williams, III, Perry Genova
  • Patent number: 7947711
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are useful in treating conditions or disorders prevented by or ameliorated by histamine-3 receptor ligands. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the histamine-3 receptor ligands, methods for using such compounds and compositions, and a process for preparing compounds within the scope of formula (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Marlon D. Cowart, Yu-ming Pu, Yi-Yin Ku
  • Patent number: 7807697
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are useful in treating conditions or disorders prevented by or ameliorated by histamine-3 receptor ligands. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the histamine-3 receptor ligands and methods for using such compounds and compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Marlon D. Cowart, Yi-Yin Ku, Sou-Jen Chang, Dilinie P. Fernando, Timothy A. Grieme, Robert J. Altenbach
  • Patent number: 7728031
    Abstract: Octahydro-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrrole derivatives are useful in treating conditions or disorders prevented by or ameliorated by histamine-3 receptor ligands, Octahydro-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrrole compounds, methods for using such compounds, compositions for making them, and processes for preparing such compounds are disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Marlon D. Cowart, Chen Zhao, Minghua Sun, Lawrence A. Black, Guo Zhu Zheng, Robert J. Gregg, Lawrence Kolaczkowski
  • Patent number: 7674794
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein n is 0, 1, or 2; X is O, S, —NH—, and —N-alkyl-; Ar1 is a 6-membered aromatic ring; and Ar2 is a fused bicycloheterocycle. The compounds are useful in treating conditions or disorders prevented by or ameliorated by ?7 nAChR ligands. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions having compounds of formula (I) and methods for using such compounds and compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Jianguo Ji, Tao Li
  • Patent number: 7655657
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (II): known as: 5-{6-[(3R)-1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-3-yloxy]pyridazin-3-yl}-1-H-indole salt with (2R, 3R)-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid (1:1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Eric J. Stoner, Alan Christesen, Ahmad Y. Sheikh, Xiu Chun Wang, Agnes Pal, David B. Murphey, Jianguo Ji, Devalina Law, Daozhong Zou
  • Patent number: 7598236
    Abstract: Compounds of formula I pharmaceutical compositions of these compounds, and use of said compositions to control synaptic transmission in mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Michael R. Schrimpf, Karin R. Tietje, Richard B. Toupence, Jianguo Ji, Anwer Basha, William H. Bunnelle, Jerome F. Daanen, Jennifer M. Frost, Kevin B. Sippy
  • Patent number: 7576110
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are useful in treating conditions or disorders prevented by or ameliorated by histamine-3 receptor ligands. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the histamine-3 receptor ligands, methods for using such compounds and compositions, and a process for preparing compounds within the scope of formula (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Marlon D. Cowart, Minghua Sun, Chen Zhao, Guo Zhu Zheng
  • Patent number: 7553964
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are useful in treating conditions or disorders prevented by or ameliorated by histamine-3 receptor ligands. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the histamine-3 receptor ligands, methods for using such compounds and compositions, and a process for preparing compounds within the scope of formula (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Huaqing Liu, Kathryn J. Hancock, legal representative, Marlon D. Cowart, Arthur A. Hancock
  • Patent number: 7538138
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrug thereof which are useful for the modulation of the histamine-3 receptors in mammals and which are useful for the treatment of disorders ameliorated by histamine-3 receptor ligands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Marlon D. Cowart, Youssef L. Bennani, Ramin Faghih, Gregory A. Gfesser, Lawrence A. Black
  • Patent number: 7456196
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are useful in treating conditions or disorders prevented by or ameliorated by histamine-3 receptor ligands. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the histamine-3 receptor ligands, methods for using such compounds and compositions, and a process for preparing compounds within the scope of formula (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Robert J. Altenbach, Marlon D. Cowart, Huaqing Liu
  • Patent number: 7358263
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are useful in treating conditions or disorders prevented by or ameliorated by histamine-3 receptor ligands. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the histamine-3 receptor ligands and methods for using such compounds and compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Marlon D. Cowart, Yi-Yin Ku, Sou-Jen Chang, Dilinie P. Fernando
  • Patent number: 7345034
    Abstract: Azacyclosteroid histamine-3 receptor ligands, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods for using such compounds and compositions are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Chen Zhao, Minghua Sun, Marlon D. Cowart, Youssef L. Bennani
  • Patent number: 7319106
    Abstract: Compounds of formula I pharmaceutical compositions of these compounds, and use of said compositions to control synaptic transmission in mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Michael R. Schrimpf, Karin R. Tietje, Richard B. Toupence, Jianguo Ji, Anwer Basha, William H. Bunnelle, Jerome F. Daanen, Jennifer M. Pace, Kevin B. Sippy
  • Patent number: 7309699
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein A is N or N+—O?; n is 0, 1, or 2; Y is O, S, —NH—, and —N-alkyl-; Ar1 is both 6-membered aromatic rings; Ar2 is 5- or 6-membered aromatic rings with a —NR8R9 group, as defined herein. The compounds are useful in treating conditions or disorders prevented by or ameliorated by ?7 nAChR ligands. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions having compounds of formula (I) and methods for using such compounds and compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Jianguo Ji, Tao Li, Ying Wang
  • Patent number: 7244852
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing 2-methylpyrrolidine and, more particularly, specific enantiomers of 2-methylpyrrolidine. Novel intermediates also are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Yi-Yin Ku, Marlon D. Cowart, Padam N. Sharma
  • Patent number: 7241773
    Abstract: Compounds of formula: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, amides, or prodrugs thereof, wherein: A and G are each independently N or N+—O?; m and n are each independently 0, 1, or 2; X1 and X3 are each independently O, S, and —N(R1)—; X2 is O, S, —N(R1)—, —N(Ar2)—and —N(R2)C(O)—; Ar1 is a six-membered aromatic ring; Ar2 is cyclohexyl or a mono- or bicyclic aromatic ring, and R13 is hydrogen, alkyl, or halogen, as defined herein. The compounds are useful in treating conditions or disorders prevented by or ameliorated by nAChR ligands. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions having compounds of formulas (I) and (II) and methods for using such compounds and compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Jianguo Ji, Tao Li