Patents Represented by Attorney Portia Chen
  • Patent number: 7205316
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 or R2 is a tricyclic or bicyclic ring, each of which contains at least two heteroatoms, and R1, R2, R3, R3a, R3b, R4, R5, L, X, X?, Y, Y?, Z, and Z? are as defined herein, 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 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Robert J. Altenbach, Lawrence A. Black, Marlon D. Cowart, Huaqing Liu
  • Patent number: 7160876
    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: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Jianguo Ji, Tao Li
  • Patent number: 7153889
    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: October 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    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: 7145005
    Abstract: The present invention relates to salts of 2-(6-{2-[(2R)-2-methyl-1-pyrrolidin-1-yl]-ethyl}-2-naphthalen-2-yl)-2H-pyridazin-3-one, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, method of using them, and a process for preparing the active agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Yi-Yin Ku, Timothy A. Grieme, Yu-Ming Pu
  • Patent number: 7115591
    Abstract: The present invention describes pyridazinone compounds of formula I which are cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitors, and in particular, are selective inhibitors of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), COX-2 is the inducible isoform associated with inflammation, as opposed to the constitutive isoform, cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) which is an important “housekeeping” enzyme in many tissues, including the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the kidneys. The selectivity of these compounds for COX-2 minimizes the unwanted GI and renal side-effects seen with currently markered non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Lawrence A. Black, Anwer Basha, Teodozyj Kolasa, Michael E. Kort, Huaqing Liu, Catherine M. McCarty, Meena Patel, Jeffrey J. Rohde, Michael J. Coghlan, Andrew O. Stewart
  • Patent number: 7098222
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 or R2 is an aromatic or non-aromatic ring directly joined or joined by a linker, as represented by L2 and L3, to a heteroaromatic core, and X, X?, Y, Y?, Z, Z?, R1, R2, R3, R3a, R3b, R4, R5, L, L2, and L3 are as defined herein, 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 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    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, Michael P. Curtis
  • Patent number: 7094790
    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: April 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Marlon D. Cowart, Yi-Yin Ku, Sou-Jen Chang, Dilinie P. Fernando, Timothy A. Grieme, Robert J. Altenbach
  • Patent number: 7045530
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein n1 is 0, 1, or 2; n2 is 0, 1, or 2; X is a bond, O, S, or NR1; and Ar1 is a 5-membered aromatic ring, 6-membered aromatic ring, or 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: December 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Jianguo Ji, Tao Li
  • Patent number: 7001895
    Abstract: The present invention describes pyridazinone compounds of formula I which are cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitors, and in particular, are selective inhibitors of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). COX-2 is the inducible isoform associated with inflammation, as opposed to the constitutive isoform, cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) which is an important “housekeeping” enzyme in many tissues, including the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the kidneys. The selectivity of these compounds for COX-2 minimizes the unwanted GI and renal side-effects seen with currently marketed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Lawrence A. Black, Anwer Basha, Teodozyj Kolasa, Michael E. Kort, Huaqing Liu, Catherine M. McCarty, Meena Patel, Jeffrey J. Rohde, Michael J. Coghlan, Andrew O. Stewart
  • Patent number: 6969730
    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: February 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Marlon D. Cowart, Youssef L. Bennani, Ramin Faghih, Gregory A. Gfesser, Lawrence A. Black
  • Patent number: 6872734
    Abstract: (R)-N-[4,4-Bis(3-methyl-2-thienyl)-3-butenyl]nipecotic acid and salts thereof are effective GABA uptake inhibitory compounds and exert pharmacological effects on pain associated with diabetic neuropathy and migraine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Stephen D. Collins, Roger L. Deaton, William J. Giardina, Adrienne L. Gilbert
  • Patent number: 6833370
    Abstract: Heterocyclic substituted aminoazacyclic compounds of formula I Z—R3  I, wherein Z is a defined aminoazacycle and R3 is a defined heterocycle moiety, pharmaceutical compositions of these compounds, and use of said compositions to control synaptic transmission in mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Michael R. Schrimpf, Kevin B. Sippy, Jerome F. Daanen, Keith Brian Ryther, Jianguo Ji
  • Patent number: 6822101
    Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for preparing amine substituted benzofurans, and more particularly 4-(2-{2-[(2R)-2-methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl]ethyl}-1-benzofuran-5-yl)benzonitrile, and salts thereof. Compounds prepared by the processes of the invention have demonstrated activity as histamine-3 receptor ligands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Yi-Yin Ku, Yu-Ming Pu, Marlon D. Cowart, Timothy A. Grieme, Ashok K. Gupta, Daniel J. Plata
  • Patent number: 6809105
    Abstract: Compounds of formula I pharmaceutical compositions of these compounds, and use of said compositions to control synaptic transmission in mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    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: 6780872
    Abstract: Compounds of formula I are useful in treating diseases prevented by or ameliorated with potassium channel openers. Also disclosed are potassium channel opening compositions and a method of opening potassium channels in a mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Irene Drizin, Robert J. Altenbach, William A. Carroll
  • Patent number: 6716963
    Abstract: Peptides having the formula: A0-A1-A2-A3-A4-A5-A6-A7-A8-A9-A10 wherein A0 is selected from hydrogen or an acyl group; A10 is a hydroxyl group or an amino acid amide; and A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, and A9 are amino acyl residues as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Jack Henkin, Fortuna Haviv, Michael F. Bradley, Douglas M. Kalvin, Andrew J. Schneider
  • Patent number: 6656958
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a series of substituted pyridine compounds, a method for selectively controlling neurotransmitter release in mammals using these compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds. Preferred compounds are 3′-(5′- and/or 6′-substituted) pyridyl ethers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Nan-Horng Lin, Liming Dong
  • Patent number: 6645968
    Abstract: Compounds of formula I: are useful in treating diseases prevented by or ameliorated with potassium channel openers. Also disclosed are potassium channel opening compositions and a method of opening potassium channels in a mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Robert J. Altenbach, Hao Bai, Jorge D. Brioni, William A. Carroll, Murali Gopalakrishnan, Robert J. Gregg, Mark W. Holladay, Peggy P. Huang, John F. Kincaid, Michael E. Kort, Philip R. Kym, John K. Lynch, Arturo Perez-Medrano, Henry Q. Zhang
  • Patent number: 6642222
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds of formula I which may be useful in hyperpolarizing cell membranes, opening potassium channels, relaxing smooth muscle cells, and inhibiting bladder contractions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: William A. Carroll, Konstantinos A. Agrios, Robert J. Altenbach, Irene Drizin, Michael E. Kort
  • Patent number: 6620839
    Abstract: Compounds of formula I are useful in treating diseases or conditions prevented by or ameliorated with histamine-3 receptor ligands. Also disclosed are histamine-3 receptor ligand compositions and methods of antagonizing or agonizing histamine-3 receptors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Yousseff L. Bennani, Ramin Faghih, Wesley J. Dwight, Anil Vasudevan, Scott E. Conner