Patents Assigned to Sepracor, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20070225331
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to heterocyclic compounds. A second aspect of the present invention relates to the use of the heterocyclic compounds as ligands for various mammalian cellular receptors, including dopamine transporters. The compounds of the present invention will find use in the treatment of numerous ailments, conditions and diseases which afflict mammals, including but not limited to addiction, anxiety, depression, sexual dysfunction, hypertension, migraine, Alzheimer's disease, obesity, emesis, psychosis, analgesia, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, restless leg syndrome, sleeping disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, irritable bowel syndrome, premature ejaculation, menstrual dysphoria syndrome, urinary incontinence, inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain, Lesche-Nyhane disease, Wilson's disease, and Tourette's syndrome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Applicant: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Hoemann
  • Publication number: 20070203111
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel cyclohexylamine derivatives and their use in the treatment and/or prevention of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and sleep disorder as well as methods for their synthesis. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of the invention, as well as methods of inhibiting reuptake of endogenous monoamines, such as dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine from the synaptic cleft and methods of modulating one or more monoamine transporter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Applicant: SEPRACOR INC.
    Inventors: Liming Shao, Fengjiang Wang, Scott Malcolm, Michael Hewitt, Larry Bush, Jianguo Ma, Mark Varney, Una Campbell, Sharon Engel, Larry Hardy, Patrick Koch, John Campbell
  • Publication number: 20070197588
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel tetralone based amines and their use in the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, such as depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Parkinson's disease. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and compositions of the invention as well as methods of inhibiting reuptake of one or more monoamine, such as such as dopamine and norepinephrine, from the synaptic cleft, and methods of modulating one or more monoamine transporter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: SEPRACOR INC.
    Inventors: Liming Shao, Fengjiang Wang, Scott Malcolm, Michael Hewitt, Larry Bush, Mark Varney, Una Campbell, Sharon Engel, Larry Hardy, Patrick Koch, Jianguo Ma
  • Patent number: 7256310
    Abstract: Levalbuterol L-tartrate affords crystals possessing properties desirable for use in a metered dose inhaler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: Paul McGlynn, Roger Bakale, Craig Sturge
  • Patent number: 7253156
    Abstract: Compositions containing ?2 adrenergic agonists in combination with carbonates and carbamates of the formula and in combination with related steroid carbonates and carbamates are disclosed. The compositions are useful for treating bronchospasm, for inducing bronchodilation and for treating rhinitis, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and inflammatory diseases, particularly by inhalation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: Mark G. Currie, Steve Jones, Paul Grover, Chris H. Senanayake, Q. Kevin Fang
  • Patent number: 7217823
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to heterocyclic compounds. A second aspect of the present invention relates to the use of the heterocyclic compounds as ligands for various mammalian cellular receptors, including dopamine transporters. The compounds of the present invention will find use in the treatment of numerous ailments, conditions and diseases which afflict mammals, including but not limited to addiction, anxiety, depression, sexual dysfunction, hypertension, migraine, Alzheimer's disease, obesity, emesis, psychosis, analgesia, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, restless leg syndrome, sleeping disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, irritable bowel syndrome, premature ejaculation, menstrual dysphoria syndrome, urinary incontinence, inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain, Lesche-Nyhane disease, Wilson's disease, and Tourette's syndrome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Z. Hoemann
  • Patent number: 7214683
    Abstract: Methods are disclosed utilizing DCL, a metabolic derivative of loratadine, for the treatment of allergic rhinitis, and other disorders, while avoiding the concomitant liability of adverse side-effects associated with other non-sedating antihistamines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: A. K. Gunnar Aberg, John R. McCullough, Emil R. Smith
  • Patent number: 7214684
    Abstract: Methods are disclosed utilizing DCL, a metabolic derivative of loratadine, for the treatment of allergic rhinitis, and other disorders, while avoiding the concomitant liability of adverse side-effects associated with other non-sedating antihistamines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: A. K. Gunnar Aberg, John R. McCullough, Emil R. Smith
  • Patent number: 7211582
    Abstract: Methods are disclosed utilizing DCL, a metabolic derivative of loratadine, for the treatment of allergic rhinitis, and other disorders, while avoiding the concomitant liability of adverse side-effects associated with other non-sedating antihistamines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: A. K. Gunnar Aberg, John R. McCullough, Emil R. Smith
  • Publication number: 20070060555
    Abstract: Compounds are disclosed of the formula in which R3 is C8 to C24 hydrocarbon or the residue of misoprostol. The compounds are useful for treating rhinitis and asthma, particularly by inhalation, and for treating inflammation, particularly by local or topical administration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Currie, Steven Jones, Charles Zepp
  • Patent number: 7189715
    Abstract: The invention is directed to racemic and stereomerically pure compounds of Formula 3: and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, methods of their use, and methods of their preparation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas P. Jerussi, Qun K. Fang
  • Publication number: 20070043074
    Abstract: Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines of the formulae I and II: are disclosed. The compounds are useful to treat anxiety and insomnia. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Applicant: SEPRACOR INC.
    Inventors: Kevin Fang, Paul Grover, Thomas Jerussi
  • Patent number: 7166725
    Abstract: Methods for increasing D-Serine concentration and reducing concentration of the toxic products of D-Serine oxidation, for enhancing learning, memory and/or cognition, or for treating schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, ataxia, or neuropathic pain, or preventing loss in neuronal function characteristic of neurodegenerative diseases involve administering to a subject in need of treatment a therapeutic amount of a compound of formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof: wherein Z1 is N or CR3; Z2 is N or CR4; Z3is O or S; A is hydrogen, alkyl or M+; M is aluminum, calcium, lithium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, zinc or a mixture thereof; R1, R2, R3 and R4 are independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxy alkoxy, aryl, acyl, halo, cyano, haloalkyl, NHCOOR5 and SO2NH2; R5 is aryl, arylalkyl, heteroaryl or heteroarylalkyl; at least one of R1, R2, R3 and R4 is other than hydrogen; and at least one of Z1 and Z2 is other than N.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: Q Kevin Fang, Seth Hopkins, Michele Heffernan, Milan Chytil, Peter Wipf
  • Patent number: 7148353
    Abstract: Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines of the formulae I and II: are disclosed. The compounds are useful to treat anxiety and insomnia. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Fang, Paul Grover, Thomas P. Jerussi
  • Patent number: 7145036
    Abstract: A method of preparation of a highly pure salt of R,R-formoterol L-tartrate is disclosed. The process provides the most thermodynamically stable polymorph by recrystallization of a novel polymorph.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald J. Tanoury, Chris H. Senanayake, Donald W. Kessler
  • Publication number: 20060264507
    Abstract: A method of preparation of a highly pure salt of R,R-formoterol L-tartrate is disclosed. The process provides the most thermodynamically stable polymorph by recrystallization of a novel polymorph.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Applicant: SEPRACOR INC.
    Inventors: Gerald Tanoury, Chris Senanayake, Donald Kessler
  • Patent number: 7132551
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to heterocyclic compounds. A second aspect of the present invention relates to the use of the heterocyclic compounds as ligands for various mammalian cellular receptors, including dopamine, serotonin, or norepinephrine transporters. The compounds of the present invention will find use in the treatment of numerous ailments, conditions and diseases which afflict mammals, including but not limited to addiction, anxiety, depression, sexual dysfunction, hypertension, migraine, Alzheimer's disease, obesity, emesis, psychosis, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain, Lesche-Nyhane disease, Wilson's disease, and Tourette's syndrome. An additional aspect of the present invention relates to the synthesis of combinatorial libraries of the heterocyclic compounds, and the screening of those libraries for biological activity, e.g., in assays based on dopamine transporters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: Brian M. Aquila, Thomas D. Bannister, Gregory D. Cuny, James R. Hauske, Joanne M. Holland, Paul E. Persons, Heike S. Radeke, Fengjiang Wang, Liming Shao
  • Patent number: 7129228
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds. A second aspect of the present invention relates to the use of the novel heterocyclic compounds as ligands for various cellular receptors, including opiate receptors, other G-protein-coupled receptors, and ion channels. An additional aspect of the present invention relates to the use of the novel heterocyclic compounds as analgesics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory D. Cuny, Liming Shao, James R. Hauske, Michele L. R. Heffernan, Brian M. Aquila, Xinhe Wu, Fengjiang Wang, Thomas D. Bannister
  • Patent number: 7125874
    Abstract: Dextrorotatory isomer of 6-(5-chloro-2-pyridyl)-5-[(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)carbonyloxy]-7-oxo-6,7-dihydro-5H-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrazine, its preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing it which are usable as tranquillisers and hypnotics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: Claude Cotrel, Gérard Roussel
  • Patent number: 7115664
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to novel peptidomimetic compounds. A second aspect of the present invention relates to the use of the novel peptidomimetic compounds as ligands—agonists or antagonists—for various cellular receptors, e.g., G-protein-coupled receptors and opioid receptors, and various cellular ion channels, e.g., sodium and calcium. In certain embodiments, compounds of the present invention preferentially or selectively inhibit sodium or calcium ion channels. In certain embodiments, compounds of the present invention preferentially or selectively agonize or antagonize $gm opioid receptors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: Paul E. Persons, Joanne M. Holland, James Hauske