Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Sylvia A. Ayler
  • Patent number: 8349830
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to aryl aminopyridine compounds which are useful as therapeutic agents for the treatment of central nervous system disorders associated with phosphodiesterase 10 (PDE10). The present invention also relates to the use of such compounds for treating neurological and psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, psychosis or Huntington's disease, and those associated with striatal hypofunction or basal ganglia dysfunction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme
    Inventors: Michael J. Breslin, Christopher D. Cox, Izzat T. Raheem
  • Patent number: 8349858
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Polycyclic Guanine Derivatives, compositions comprising the Polycyclic Guanine Derivatives and methods of using the Polycyclic Guanine Derivatives to treat pain or an inflammatory disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme
    Inventors: Deen Tulshian, William B. Geiss, Gregory S. Martin, Van-Duc Le, James C. Haber, Jr., Julius J. Matasi, Michael F. Czarniecki, Stephanie Nicole Cooke
  • Patent number: 8304434
    Abstract: A series of substituted aryl sulfone derivatives represented by Formula I, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions comprise an effective amount of the instant compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods of treating conditions associated with, or caused by, calcium channel activity, including, for example, acute pain, chronic pain, visceral pain, inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain, urinary incontinence, itchiness, allergic dermatitis, epilepsy, diabetic neuropathy, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, anxiety, multiple sclerosis, sleep disorder, bipolar disorder and stroke, comprise administering an effective amount of the present compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Prasun K. Chakravarty, Yanbing Ding, Joseph L. Duffy, Hassan Pajouhesh, Pengcheng Patrick Shao, Sriram Tyagarajan, Feng Ye
  • Patent number: 8293744
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to heterocyclic fused cinnoline compounds of formula (I) which are M1 receptor positive allosteric modulators and that are useful in the treatment of diseases in which the M1 receptor is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, pain or sleep disorders. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and to the use of the compounds and compositions in the treatment of diseases mediated by the M1 receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Douglas C. Beshore
  • Patent number: 8293914
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of formula (I) which are M1 receptor positive allosteric modulators and that are useful in the treatment of diseases in which the M1 receptor is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, pain or sleep disorders. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and to the use of the compounds and compositions in the treatment of diseases mediated by the M1 receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Christina Ng Di Marco, William D. Shipe
  • Patent number: 8288409
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of formula (I) (I) which are M1 receptor positive allosteric modulators and that are useful in the treatment of diseases in which the M1 receptor is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, pain or sleep disorders. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and to the use of the compounds and compositions in the treatment of diseases mediated by the M1 receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Ronald K. Chang, Christina Ng Di Marco
  • Patent number: 8278453
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to quinolizidinone compounds of formula (I) which are M1 receptor positive allosteric modulators and that are useful in the treatment of diseases in which the M1 receptor is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, pain or sleep disorders. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and to the use of the compounds and compositions in the treatment of diseases mediated by the M1 receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Christina Ng Di Marco
  • Patent number: 8273749
    Abstract: A series of N-substituted oxindole derivatives represented by Formula I, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions comprise an effective amount of the instant compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods of treating conditions associated with, or caused by, calcium channel activity, including, for example, acute pain, chronic pain, visceral pain, inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain, urinary incontinence, itchiness, allergic dermatitis, epilepsy, diabetic neuropathy, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, anxiety, multiple sclerosis, sleep disorder, bipolar disorder and stroke, comprise administering an effective amount of the present compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph L. Duffy, Scott B. Hoyt, Clare London
  • Patent number: 8273737
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of formula (I) which are M1 receptor positive allosteric modulators and that are useful in the treatment of diseases in which the M1 receptor is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, pain or sleep disorders. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and to the use of the compounds and compositions in the treatment of diseases mediated by the M1 receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Ronald K. Chang
  • Patent number: 8258135
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to spiropiperidine compounds of formula (I) which are M1 receptor positive allosteric modulators and that are useful in the treatment of diseases in which the M1 receptor is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, pain or sleep disorders. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and to the use of the compounds and compositions in the treatment of diseases mediated by the M1 receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Ronald K. Chang, Scott D. Kuduk
  • Patent number: 8247401
    Abstract: The subject invention relates to novel P2X3 receptor antagonists that play a critical role in treating disease states associated with pain, in particular peripheral pain, inflammatory pain, or tissue injury pain that can be treated using a P2X3 receptor subunit modulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Christopher S. Burgey, Diem Nguyen, Zhengwu Deng, Daniel V. Paone, Craig M. Potteiger, Joseph P. Vacca
  • Patent number: 8211927
    Abstract: The present invention relates to isoxazole-3-carboxamide derivative having the general Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, as well as to the use of said isoxazole-3-carboxamide derivatives for the treatment of TRPV1 mediated disorders, such as acute and chronic pain disorders, acute and chronic neuropathic pain, acute and chronic inflammatory pain, respiratory diseases, and lower urinary tract disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: MSD, Oss B.V.
    Inventors: Andrew Laird Roughton, Koc-Kan Ho, Michael Ohlmeyer, Irina Neagu, Steven G. Kultgen, Nasrin Ansari, Yajing Rong, Paul David Ratcliffe, Ronald Palin
  • Patent number: 8178667
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to benzyl-substituted quinolone compounds of general formula (I) which are M1 receptor positive allosteric modulators and that are useful in the treatment of diseases in which the M1 receptor is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease, pain or sleep disorders. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the treatment of diseases in which the M1 receptor is involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Craig Lindsley, William D. Shipe, Feng Yang, Jaime Lynn Bunda
  • Patent number: 8173672
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of formula (I) which are M1 receptor positive allosteric modulators and that are useful in the treatment of diseases in which the M1 receptor is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, pain or sleep disorders. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and to the use of the compounds and compositions in the treatment of diseases mediated by the M1 receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Ronald K. Chang, Christina Ng Di Marco
  • Patent number: 8022215
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to fused pyridone compounds of formula (I) (I) that are M1 receptor positive allosteric modulators and that are useful in the treatment of diseases in which the M1 receptor is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, pain or sleep disorders. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and to the use of the compounds and compositions in the treatment of diseases mediated by the M1 receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Douglas C. Beshore, Robert M. DiPardo, Scott D. Kuduk
  • Patent number: 7888345
    Abstract: Benzazepinone compounds represented by Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions comprise an effective amount of the instant compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods of treating conditions associated with, or caused by, sodium channel activity, including, for example, acute pain, chronic pain, visceral pain, inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain, epilepsy, irritable bowel syndrome, urinary incontinence, pruritis, itchiness, allergic dermatitis, depression, anxiety, multiple sclerosis, and bipolar disorder, comprise administering an effective amount of the present compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott B. Hoyt, Clare London, Dong Ok, William H. Parsons
  • Patent number: 7884080
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Azetidinone Derivatives of structural formula 1: and compositions comprising an Azetidinone Derivative and methods for treating or preventing a disorder of lipid metabolism, pain, diabetes, a vascular condition, demyelination or nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, comprising administering to a patient an effective amount of an Azetidinone Derivative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Schering Plough Corporation
    Inventors: Robert G. Aslanian, Chad E. Bennett, Duane A. Burnett, Tin-Yau Chan, Eugenia Y. Kiselgof, Chad E. Knutson, Joel M. Harris, Brian A. McKittrick, Anandan Palani, Elizabeth M. Smith, Henry M. Vaccaro, Dong Xiao, Hyunjin M. Kim
  • Patent number: 7807445
    Abstract: Fermentation of a nutrient medium with a eubacterium Streptomyces sp. yields a novel antibacterial compound of structural formula (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignees: Merck Sharp and Dohme de Espana, S.A., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Angela Basilio, Olga Genilloud, Hiranthi Jayasuriya, Ignacio Gonzalez, Sheo B. Singh, Oscar Salazar, Jun Wang
  • Patent number: 7589116
    Abstract: Biaryl substituted pyrazole compounds are sodium channel blockers useful for the treatment of pain and other conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions comprise an effective amount of the instant compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more therapeutically active compounds, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods of treatment of conditions, including acute pain, chronic pain, visceral pain, inflammatory pain, and neuropathic pain, comprise administering an effective amount of the present compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more therapeutically active compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Merck & Co. Inc.
    Inventors: Prasun K. Chakravarty, Michael H. Fisher, Jeffrey M. Fisher, legal representative, William H. Parsons, Sriram Tyagarajan, Bishan Zhou
  • Patent number: 7576122
    Abstract: This invention relates to potent potassium channel blocker compounds of Formula I or a formulation thereof for the treatment of glaucoma and other conditions which leads to elevated intraoccular 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: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Merck & Co. Inc.
    Inventors: Dong-Ming Shen, James B. Doherty