Abstract: The present invention is directed to substituted certain reversed indazole compounds of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1A, R1B, X, Y, RZ and R2 are as defined herein, which are potent inhibitors of LRRK2 kinase and useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the LRRK2 kinase is involved, such as Parkinson's Disease and other diseases and disorders described herein. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which LRRK-2 kinase is involved.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 8, 2018
Publication date:
June 24, 2021
Applicant:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Inventors:
John Acton, David Annunziato Candito, J. Michael Ellis, Peter H. Fuller, Hakan Gunaydin, Blair T. Lapointe, Weiguo Liu, Joey L. Methot, Santhosh F. Neelamkavil, Barbara Pio, Vladimir Simov, Harold B. Wood
Abstract: This invention relates to novel implant drug delivery systems for long-acting delivery of antiviral drugs. These compositions are useful for the treatment or prevention of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 5, 2021
Publication date:
June 24, 2021
Applicant:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Inventors:
Stephanie Elizabeth Barrett, Marian E. Gindy, Li Li, Seth P. Forster, Ryan S. Teller
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing an optoelectronic device, wherein a layer of a formulation containing a silazane polymer and a wavelength converting material is applied to an optoelectronic device precursor, precured by exposure to radiation and then cured. There is further provided an optoelectronic device, preferably a light emitting device (LED) or a micro-light emitting device (micro-LED), which is prepared by said manufacturing process.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 10, 2018
Publication date:
June 24, 2021
Applicant:
Merck Patent GmbH
Inventors:
Ralf GROTTENMUELLER, Abraham CASAS GARCIA-MINGUILLAN, Fumio KITA, Christoph LANDMANN, Fabian BLUMENSCHEIN
Abstract: The present invention relates to monoclonal antibodies which have high anti-RSV neutralizing titers. The invention further provides for isolated nucleic acids encoding the antibodies of the invention and host cells transformed therewith. The invention yet further provides for diagnostic, prophylactic and therapeutic methods employing the antibodies and nucleic acids of the invention, particularly as a passive immunotherapy agent in infants and the elderly.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 8, 2020
Publication date:
June 24, 2021
Applicant:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Inventors:
Kalpit A. Vora, Kara S. Cox, Aimin Tang, Zhifeng Chen, Daniel DiStefano, Lan Zhang, Hua-Poo Su
Abstract: The present invention relates to premixes for the production of active compound-containing tablets which comprise polyvinyl alcohols (PVAs). The invention also relates to active compound-containing tablets which comprise a corresponding premix.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 3, 2015
Date of Patent:
June 22, 2021
Assignee:
Merck Patent GmbH
Inventors:
Roberto Ognibene, Finn Bauer, Thorsten Wedel, Guenter Moddelmog
Abstract: The invention pertains to a kit for assembling a disposable applicator for inserting an implant, in particular a rod-like implant containing an active substance, under the skin of a human or animal, the kit comprising a first component, in turn comprising a main housing part providing a handle for grasping and maneuvering the applicator, a cannula, and a cannula holder mounted in the main housing part, the main housing part having an opening which allows introduction of an implant into the proximal end of the cannula or the cannula holder, and, a second component for closing said opening, in turn comprising a second housing part and a rod attached to or forming an integral whole with the second housing part and mountable inside the cannula or the cannula holder.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 5, 2018
Date of Patent:
June 22, 2021
Assignee:
MERCK SHARP & DOHME B.V.
Inventors:
Dennis Cornelis Franciscus Beelen, Martin Van Harmelen, Robertus Theodoor Maria Moormann, Maurice Petrus Wilhelmus Tak
Abstract: The present invention is directed carbocyclic nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors compounds of Formula I and their use in the inhibition of HIV reverse transcriptase, the prophylaxis of infection by HIV, the treatment of infection by HIV, and the prophylaxis, treatment, and delay in the onset or progression of AIDS and/or ARC.
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds, particularly to compounds comprising a photoactive unit, said novel compounds being particularly suitable for compositions and ophthalmic devices as well as to compositions and ophthalmic devices comprising such compounds.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 14, 2018
Date of Patent:
June 22, 2021
Assignee:
Merck Patent GmbH
Inventors:
Lars Dobelmann-Mara, Stefan Riedmueller, Martin Schraub
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising; components a. c. and d; and optional component b. wherein, component a. is a metal compound having the structure (I), optional component b., is a polyol additive, having structure (VI), component c. is a high performance polymer additive, and component d. is a solvent. The present invention further relates to using this compositions in methods for manufacturing electronic devices through either the formation of a patterned films of high K material comprised of a metal oxide on a semiconductor substrate, or through the formation of patterned metal oxide comprised layer overlaying a semiconductor substrate which may be used to selectively etch the semiconductor substrate with a fluorine plasma.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 4, 2018
Date of Patent:
June 22, 2021
Assignee:
Merck Patent GmbH
Inventors:
Huirong Yao, JoonYeon Cho, M. Dalil Rahman
Abstract: An insulin conjugate comprising or consisting of a tri-valent sugar cluster is described. In particular aspects, the insulin conjugate displays a pharmacokinetic (PK) and/or pharmacodynamic (PD) profile that is responsive to the systemic concentrations of a saccharide such as glucose or alpha-methylmannose even when administered to a subject in need thereof in the absence of an exogenous multivalent saccharide-binding molecule such as Con A.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 19, 2018
Date of Patent:
June 22, 2021
Assignee:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Inventors:
Danqing Feng, Pei Huo, Ahmet Kekec, Songnian Lin, Christopher R. Moyes, Ravi Nargund, Brenda Pipik, Dmitri A. Pissarnitski, Lin Yan, Yuping Zhu
Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations containing at least one organic functional material and at least a first organic solvent, wherein said first organic solvent is an alkyl benzoate solvent, as well as to electronic devices prepared by using these formulations.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 13, 2017
Date of Patent:
June 22, 2021
Assignee:
Merck Patent GmbH
Inventors:
Gaëlle Béalle, Christoph Leonhard, Hsin-Rong Tseng, Manuel Hamburger, Anja Jatsch, Philip May, Dietmar Kunkel, Irina Martynova, Edgar Kluge
Abstract: The invention is related to multivalent immunogenic compositions comprising more than one S. pneumoniae polysaccharide protein conjugates, wherein each of the conjugates comprises a polysaccharide from an S. pneumoniae serotype conjugated to a carrier protein, wherein the serotypes of S. pneumoniae are as defined herein. In some embodiments, at least one of the polysaccharide protein conjugates is formed by a conjugation reaction comprising an aprotic solvent. In further embodiments, each of the polysaccharide protein conjugates is formed by a conjugation reaction comprising an aprotic solvent. Also provided are methods for inducing a protective immune response in a human patient comprising administering the multivalent immunogenic compositions of the invention to the patient. The multivalent immunogenic compositions are useful for providing protection against S. pneumoniae infection and diseases caused by S. pneumoniae.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 4, 2018
Publication date:
June 17, 2021
Applicant:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Inventors:
William J. Smith, Patrick McHugh, Michael Albert Winters, Julie M. Skinner, Jian He, Luwy Musey, Chitrananda Abeygunawardana, Yadong Adam Cui, Michael J. Kosinski
Abstract: The present disclosure provides conjugates which comprise an insulin molecule conjugated via a conjugate framework to one or more separate ligands that include a first saccharide, and wherein the conjugate framework also comprises a fatty chain (e.g., a C8-30 fatty chain). In certain embodiments, a conjugate is characterized in that, when the conjugate is administered to a mammal, at least one pharmacokinetic (PK) and/or pharmacodynamic (PD) property of the conjugate is sensitive to serum concentration of a second saccharide. In certain embodiments, a conjugate is also characterized by having a protracted PK profile. Exemplary conjugates and sustained release formulations are provided in addition to methods of use and preparation.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 13, 2018
Publication date:
June 17, 2021
Applicants:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., SmartCells, Inc.
Inventors:
Lin Yan, Pei Huo, Ahmet Kekec, Yuping Zhu, Dmitri Pissarnitski, Danqing D. Feng, Chris Moyes, Zhiqiang Zhao, David N. Hunter, Songnian Lin, Thomas M. Lancaster, Benjamin Chen
Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid crystal (LC) medium comprising a compound of formula I and one or more compounds selected from the group of compounds of the formulae IIA, IIB, IIC and IID, as defined in claim 1, and to the use of the LC medium for optical, electro-optical and electronic purposes, in particular in LC displays, especially in IPS, FFS, VA or PS-VA displays.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 16, 2020
Publication date:
June 17, 2021
Applicant:
MERCK PATENT GMBH
Inventors:
Kaja Christina DEING, Sven Christian LAUT, Monika BAUER, Sebastian HOFMEYER, Kristin WEISS
Abstract: Devices for the regulation of light transmission and in particular switchable windows, including window elements containing a switchable optical cell having a homeotropically aligned liquid crystal layer with a pretilt angle in the range of 77° to 88°.
Abstract: BiOCl pigments coated with an amorphous carbon. A process for the preparation of the pigments. And use of the pigments prepared in this way, inter alia in paints, coatings, printing inks, plastics and cosmetics.
Abstract: The present invention relates to an oxidation-stable silver paste comprising silver nanoparticles, and to the use of a paste of this type for the production of decoration elements having a metallic luster on articles having an outer silicate surface, such as porcelain, ceramic, bone china, glass or enamel, to metallic coatings on such substrates and to a process for the production of coatings of this type.
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:
October 29, 2018
Publication date:
June 17, 2021
Applicant:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Inventors:
Yongqi Deng, Abdelghani Achab, Bridget A. Becker, David Jonathan Bennett, Indu Bharathan, Xavier Fradera, Craig Gibeau, Yongxin Han, Derun Li, Kun Liu, Qinglin Pu, Sulagna Sanyal, David Sloman, Wensheng Yu, Hongjun Zhang
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 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:
Grant
Filed:
March 23, 2018
Date of Patent:
June 15, 2021
Assignee:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Inventors:
Liangqin Guo, Yongxin Han, Kun Liu, Shuwen He, Joseph Kozlowski, Ravi Nargund, Wensheng Yu, Hongjun Zhang, Qinglin Pu, Derun Li, Abdelghani Achab, Guoqing Li