Patents Assigned to Merck
  • Patent number: 10710982
    Abstract: A composition comprising (S)—N-(3-(6-isopropoxypyridin-3-yl)-1H-indazol-5-yl)-1-(2-(4-(4-(1-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)phenyl)-3,6-dihydropyridin-1(2H)-yl)-2-oxoethyl)-3-(methylthio)pyrrolidine-3-carboxamide and hypromellose acetate succinate for pharmaceutical preparations, especially capsule preparations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Pranav Gupta, Jiansheng Wan
  • Patent number: 10710976
    Abstract: The disclosed subject matter provides certain polymorphic forms of Compound (I) as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising Compound (I) or such polymorphic forms, and methods of using or making such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions. It has now been discovered that Compound (I) can exist in multiple crystalline forms (polymorphs). One particular crystalline form, Form II, has been found to be more thermodynamically stable and, thus, likely more suitable for bulk preparation and handling than other polymorphic forms. Efficient and economic methods have been developed to prepare Compound (I) and Form II in high purity on a large scale. In animal studies, Form II has demonstrated safety and efficacy in treating depressive disorders and, when micronized, improved absorption compared to non-micronized Form II.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignees: Cerecor Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Reza Mazhari, Djelila Mezaache, Blake M. Paterson, James Vornov, Rachel M. Garner, Todd Nelson
  • Patent number: 10714691
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a formula, comprising at least one solvent, and at least one functional composition of the general formula (I), wherein A is a functional structural element, B is a solvent-providing structural element, and k is an integer in the range of 1 to 20. The molecular weight of the functional composition is at least 550 g/mol, and the solvent-providing structural element B corresponds to the general formula ((L-I). Ar1, Ar2 JeWeUs, independently of each other, signify an aryl or heteroaryl group, which can be substituted with one or several discretionary residues R. Each X is, independently of one another, N or CR2, preferably CH.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Rémi Manouk Anémian, Susanne Heun, Thomas Eberle, Philipp Stoessel
  • Patent number: 10709684
    Abstract: The present invention relates to certain SGLT-2 inhibitors, such as ertugliflozin or a co-crystal or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for treating and/or preventing metabolic disorders, such as type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus or pre-diabetes, in patients with renal impairment or chronic kidney disease (CKD). The present invention also relates to methods for preventing neuronal damage following the incidence of ischemic stroke and close-head traumatic brain injury in animals comprising the step of administering to an animal, in need of such treatment, a therapeutically effective amount of ertugliflozin or a co-crystal or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Ramachandra G. Naik, Elizabeth S. Ommen, James Michael Rusnak, Steven G. Terra
  • Patent number: 10711195
    Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid crystal mixtures comprising one or more compounds of the formula A and, in addition one or more compounds of formula I or one or more compounds of formula II wherein the individual radicals have the respective meanings indicated in claim 1, to the use thereof for high-frequency components, and to high-frequency components, in particular antennae, especially for the gigahertz range, comprising these media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Atsutaka Manabe, Christian Jasper, Volker Reiffenrath, Constanze Brocke, Detlef Pauluth, Dagmar Klass, Renate Seeger
  • Patent number: 10711197
    Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid-crystalline media comprising one or more compounds selected from the group of compounds of formulae I, II and III, in which the parameters R1-R3, Z21, Z31, Z32 and rings A11, A12, A13, A21, A22, A31, and A32 are as defined herein, and to components comprising these media for high-frequency technology, in particular phase shifters and microwave array antennas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Wittek, Dagmar Klass, Atsutaka Manabe, Christian Jasper, Volker Reiffenrath, Constanze Brocke, Detlef Pauluth
  • Patent number: 10713545
    Abstract: A web detection system processes webpage information and performs automated feature extraction of webpages including machine processable information. In an embodiment, the web detection system determines a subset of webpages having a target characteristic by processing markup language. For a webpage of the subset, the web detection system determines that a first image overlaps at least a portion of a second image in the webpage. The web detection system generates an image of the webpage such that the portion of the second image is obscured by the first image. The web detection system determines a graphical feature of the webpage by processing the image, e.g., using optical character recognition. Responsive to determining that the graphical feature corresponds to graphical features of images of a different set of webpages associated with a target entity, the web detection system determines that the webpage is also associated with the target entity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: David B. Hurry, David J. Tabacco
  • Patent number: 10711196
    Abstract: Bimesogenic compounds of formula I and their use in liquid crystal media and in flexoelectric liquid crystal devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Kevin Adlem, Owain Llyr Parri, Rachel Tuffin, Mariam Namutebi
  • Publication number: 20200216425
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: Also disclosed herein are uses of a compound disclosed herein in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder. Also disclosed herein are compositions comprising a compound disclosed herein. Further disclosed herein are uses of a composition in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Yongxin Han, Abdelghani Achab, Yongqi Deng, Xavier Fradera, Craig Gibeau, Brett A. Hopkins, Derun Li, Kun Liu, Meredeth A. McGowan, Nunzio Sciammetta, David Sloman, Catherine White, Hongjun Zhang, Hua Zhou
  • Publication number: 20200214984
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a directly compressible composition for the production of tablets which comprise fine-grained polyvinyl alcohols (PVAs) and fine-grained microcrystalline celluloses (MCCs) in a co-mixture. The present invention also relates to the use of this mixture and to a process for the preparation thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Applicant: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Roberto OGNIBENE, Finn BAUER, Thorsten WEDEL, Guenter MODDELMOG
  • Publication number: 20200215042
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: (I). Also disclosed herein are uses of the compounds disclosed herein in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder. Also disclosed herein are compositions comprising a compound disclosed herein. Further disclosed herein are uses of the compositions in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Hua Zhou, Xavier Fradera, Yongxin Han, Meredeth A. McGowan, Nunzio Sciammetta, Catherine White, Wensheng Yu
  • Publication number: 20200216443
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: (I) Also disclosed herein are uses of the compounds disclosed herein in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder. Also disclosed herein are compositions comprising a compound disclosed herein. Further disclosed herein are uses of the compositions in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Hua Zhou, Abdelghani Achab, Xavier Fradera, Yongxin Han, Derun Li, Meredeth A. McGowan, Nunzio Sciammetta, David L. Sloman, Wensheng Yu
  • Publication number: 20200216605
    Abstract: The present application relates to a polymer containing at least one structural unit of a formula (I). The polymer is suitable for use in an electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Applicant: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Beate Burkhart, Katja Scheible, Nils Koenen, Holger Heil
  • Publication number: 20200216466
    Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides certain C5-C6-oxacyclic fused iminothiazine dioxide compounds bearing an ether linker, including compounds Formula (I): or a tautomer thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds and said tautomers, wherein R1, R2, R3, RA, ring A, m, n, -L1-, ring B, RB, and p are as defined herein. The novel compounds of the invention are useful as BACE inhibitors and/or for the treatment and prevention of various pathologies related thereto. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more such compounds (alone and in combination with one or more other active agents), and methods for their preparation and use, including for the possible treatment of Alzheimer's disease, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Wen-Lian Wu, Jared N. Cumming, Brandon M. Taoka, Xing Dai
  • Patent number: 10705365
    Abstract: The present application concerns a switchable device for the regulation of light transmission, which has a compartmented structure, where the switching state of each of the compartments can be controlled individually.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventor: Casper Laurens Van Oosten
  • Patent number: 10705424
    Abstract: A composition crosslinkable by broad band UV radiation, which after cross-linking is capable of cold ablation by a UV Excimer Laser emitting between 222 nm and 308 nm, where the composition is comprised of a negative tone resist developable in aqueous base comprising and is also comprised of a conjugated aryl additive absorbing ultraviolet radiation strongly in a range between from about 220 nm to about 310 nm. The present invention also encompasses a process comprising steps a), b) and c) a) coating the composition of claim 1 on a substrate; b) cross-linking the entire coating by irradiation with broadband UV exposure; c) forming a pattern in the cross-linked coating by cold laser ablating with a UV excimer laser emitting between 222 nm and 308 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Chunwei Chen, Weihong Liu, Ping-Hung Lu
  • Patent number: 10703738
    Abstract: Compounds of general formula (Ia), compounds of general formula (Ia?), compounds of general formula (Ib), compounds of general formula (Ib?), compounds of general formula (I), compounds of general formula (I?), and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R8, R9, X1, X2, and X3 are defined herein, that may be useful as inductors of type I interferon production, specifically as STING active agents, are provided. Also provided are processes for the synthesis and use of compounds of the disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Michael D. Altman, Brandon D. Cash, Wonsuk Chang, Jared N. Cumming, Andrew M. Haidle, Timothy J. Henderson, James P. Jewell, Matthew A. Larsen, Rui Liang, Jongwon Lim, Min Lu, Ryan D. Otte, Tony Siu, Benjamin Wesley Trotter, Sriram Tyagarajan
  • Publication number: 20200207720
    Abstract: The invention relates to benzimidazole derivatives of the general formula I, and the use of the compounds of the present invention for the treatment and/or prevention of hyperproliferative or infectious diseases and disorders in mammals, especially humans, and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Eva-Maria TANZER, Kai SCHIEMANN, Markus KLEIN
  • Publication number: 20200206350
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pegylated amino acid compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X, R1, R2, R3A, R3B and n are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions which comprise a pegylated amino acid compound of the invention or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, in combination with a high concentration of an active biological ingredient (ABI). In embodiments of the invention, the ABI is an anti-PD-1 antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof that specifically binds human programmed death receptor 1 (PD-1). The invention further relates to methods for lowering the viscosity of an aqueous solution of a pharmaceutical composition comprising adding a compound of the invention to the solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Lin Chu, Nathalie Y. Toussaint, Dong Xiao, Petr Vachal, Ramesh S. Kashi, Annette Bak
  • Patent number: D889687
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Merck Chemicals and Life Science AB
    Inventors: John Cieciuch, Amy Wood, James Vigna, Charles Paradise, Kirsten Climer, Francois de Martrin-Donos