Patents Assigned to IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS
  • Patent number: 9725453
    Abstract: The present invention provides imidazotriazinone compounds which are inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 9 and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present invention further provides processes, pharmaceutical compositions, pharmaceutical preparations and pharmaceutical use of the compounds in the treatment of PDE9 associated diseases or disorders in mammals, including humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Gregory Bursavich, Andrew J. McRiner, Amy Ripka, Gideon Shapiro
  • Patent number: 9708371
    Abstract: The present invention features peptides, compositions, and related methods for treating gastrointestinal disorders and conditions, including but not limited to, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastrointestinal motility disorders, functional gastrointestinal disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), duodenogastric reflux, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, functional heartburn, dyspepsia, visceral pain, gastroparesis, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (or colonic pseudo-obstruction), disorders and conditions associated with constipation, and other conditions and disorders are described herein, using peptides and other agents that activate the guanylate cyclase C (GC-C) receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Marco Kessler, Angelika Fretzen, Hong Zhao, Robert Solinga, Vladimir Volchenok
  • Patent number: 9657012
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of the enzyme Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase (FAAH). The disclosure also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of the disclosure and methods of using the compositions in the treatment or prevention of various disorders. Compounds of the invention are described in Table 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Colleen Hudson, Timothy C. Barden, James Jia, Ara Mermerian, Bo Peng, Jane Yang, Xiang Y. Yu, Kevin Sprott, Angelika Fretzen
  • Publication number: 20170137439
    Abstract: Compounds of Formulae I? and I are described, which are useful as stimulators of sGC, particularly NO-independent, heme-dependent stimulators. These compounds are also useful for treating, preventing or managing various disorders that are herein disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2017
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicant: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Takashi NAKAI, Joel MOORE, Nicholas Robert PERL, Rajesh R. IYENGAR, Ara MERMERIAN, G-Yoon Jamie IM, Thomas Wai-Ho LEE, Colleen HUDSON, Glen Robert RENNIE, James JIA, Paul Allan RENHOWE, Timothy Claude BARDEN, Xiang Y. YU, James Edward SHEPPECK, Karthik IYER, Joon JUNG, George Todd MILNE, Kimberly Kafadar LONG, Mark G. CURRIE
  • Publication number: 20170136019
    Abstract: Compounds of Formulae I? and I are described, which are useful as stimulators of sGC, particularly NO-independent, heme-dependent stimulators. These compounds are also useful for treating, preventing or managing various disorders that are herein disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2017
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicant: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Takashi NAKAI, Joel MOORE, Nicholas Robert PERL, Rajesh R. IYENGAR, Ara MERMERIAN, G-Yoon Jamie IM, Thomas Wai-Ho LEE, Colleen HUDSON, Glen Robert RENNIE, James JIA, Paul Allan RENHOWE, Timothy Claude BARDEN, Xiang Y. YU, James Edward SHEPPECK, Karthik IYER, Joon JUNG, George Todd MILNE, Kimberly Kafadar LONG, Mark G. CURRIE
  • Patent number: 9650417
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating lower gastrointestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome and constipation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark G. Currie, Daniel P. Zimmer, Angelika Fretzen, Marco Kessler
  • Publication number: 20170112845
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula IA and Formula IB are described. They are useful as stimulators of sGC, particularly NO-independent, heme-dependent stimulators. These compounds may be useful for treating, preventing or managing various disorders that are herein disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles KIM, Takashi NAKAI, Thomas Wai-Ho LEE, Joel MOORE, Nicholas Robert PERL, Jason ROHDE
  • Patent number: 9617305
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating lower gastrointestinal disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), diverticulitis, colon cancer, an inflammatory disorder, obesity, congestive heart failure, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), pain, salt retention or fluid retention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark G. Currie, Daniel P. Zimmer, Angelika Fretzen, Marco Kessler, Brian M. Cali
  • Publication number: 20170065586
    Abstract: The present patent application discloses at least the compounds according to Formula I or Formula Ib shown below, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein ring B, JB, n, JD, J, o, X, RC and RA are as described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Takashi NAKAI, Nicholas Robert PERL, Joel MOORE
  • Patent number: 9586937
    Abstract: Compounds of Formulae I? and I are described, which are useful as stimulators of sGC, particularly NO-independent, heme-dependent stimulators. These compounds are also useful for treating, preventing or managing various disorders that are herein disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Takashi Nakai, Joel Moore, Nicholas Robert Perl, Rajesh R. Iyengar, Ara Mermerian, G-Yoon Jamie Im, Thomas Wai-Ho Lee, Colleen Hudson, Glen Robert Rennie, James Jia, Paul Allan Renhowe, Timothy Claude Barden, Xiang Y. Yu, James Edward Sheppeck, Karthik Iyer, Joon Jung, George Todd Milne, Kimberly Kafadar Long, Mark G. Currie
  • Patent number: 9540380
    Abstract: The present invention provides imidazotriazinone compounds which are inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 9. The present invention further provides processes, pharmaceutical compositions, pharmaceutical preparations and pharmaceutical use of the compounds in the treatment of PDE9 associated diseases or disorders in mammals, including humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Chesworth, Gerhard Koenig, Amy Ripka, Gideon Shapiro
  • Publication number: 20160375022
    Abstract: Compounds of Formulae I? and I are described, which are useful as stimulators of sGC, particularly NO-independent, heme-dependent stimulators. These compounds are also useful for treating, preventing or managing various disorders that are herein disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Applicant: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Takashi NAKAI, Joel MOORE, Nicholas Robert PERL, Rajesh R. IYENGAR, Ara MERMERIAN, G-Yoon Jamie IM, Thomas Wai-Ho LEE, Colleen HUDSON, Glen Robert RENNIE, James JIA, Paul Allan RENHOWE, Timothy Claude BARDEN, Xiang Y. YU, James Edward SHEPPECK, Karthik IYER, Joon JUNG, George Todd MILNE, Kimberly Kafadar LONG, Mark G. CURRIE
  • Patent number: 9527887
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating lower gastrointestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome and constipation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Ironwood Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark G. Currie, Daniel P. Zimmer, Angelika Fretzen, Marco Kessler, Brian M. Cali
  • Patent number: 9487508
    Abstract: The present patent application discloses at least the compounds according to Formula I or Formula Ib shown below, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein ring B, JB, n, JD, J, o, X, RC and RA are as described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Takashi Nakai, Nicholas Robert Perl, Joel Moore
  • Patent number: 9481689
    Abstract: Compounds of Formulae I? and I are described, which are useful as stimulators of sGC, particularly NO-independent, heme-dependent stimulators. These compounds are also useful for treating, preventing or managing various disorders that are herein disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Takashi Nakai, Joel Moore, Nicholas Robert Perl, Rajesh R. Iyengar, Ara Mermerian, G-Yoon Jamie Im, Thomas Wai-Ho Lee, Colleen Hudson, Glen Robert Rennie, James Jia, Paul Allan Renhowe, Timothy Claude Barden, Xiang Y. Yu, James Edward Sheppeck, Karthik Iyer, Joon Jung, George Todd Milne, Kimberly Kafadar Long, Mark G. Currie
  • Publication number: 20160213739
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating lower gastrointestinal disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), diverticulitis, colon cancer, an inflammatory disorder, obesity, congestive heart failure, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), pain, salt retention or fluid retention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
    Inventors: Mark G. Currie, Daniel P. Zimmer, Angelika Fretzen, Marco Kessler
  • Publication number: 20160175307
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are described. They are useful as stimulators of sGC, particularly NO-independent, heme-dependent stimulators. These compounds may be useful for treating, preventing or managing various disorders that are herein disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Applicant: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: G-Yoon Jamie IM, Rajesh IYENGAR, Joel MOORE, Angelika FRETZEN
  • Patent number: 9309235
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are described. They are useful as stimulators of sGC, particularly NO-independent, heme-dependent stimulators. These compounds may be useful for treating, preventing or managing various disorders that are herein disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: G-Yoon Jamie Im, Rajesh Iyengar, Joel Moore, Angelika Fretzen
  • Patent number: 9303066
    Abstract: The present invention provides new uroguanylin derivatives that are useful for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. The present invention also provides compositions and methods of treating gastrointestinal disorders and pharmaceutical compositions for accomplishing the same. In some embodiments, these pharmaceutical compositions include oral dosage forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark G. Currie, Daniel P. Zimmer, Marco Kessler
  • Publication number: 20160051577
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel compositions and methods for treating or preventing upper GI tract disorders and protecting stratified squamous epithelium against injury by a noxious substance. The methods generally include administering to a patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one bile acid sequestrant, alone or in combination with at least one proton pump inhibitor, and optionally one or more agent chosen from antacids, histamine H2-receptor antagonists, ?-aminobutyricacid-b (GABA-B) agonists, prodrugs of GABA-B agonists, and protease inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Applicant: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark CURRIE