Patents Examined by Cecilia M. Jaisle
  • Patent number: 7745451
    Abstract: Fused heterocyclic compounds are disclosed that have formula 1: where A, B, L, N, R1, R3, R4?, Y and Z are as defined herein. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful for the prevention and treatment of a variety of conditions in mammals including humans, including by way of non-limiting example, pain, inflammation, cognitive disorders, anxiety, depression, and others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Renovis, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Kelly, John Kincaid, Carl J. Kaub
  • Patent number: 7745449
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of protein kinase mediated diseases, including inflammation and related conditions. The compounds have a general Formula I wherein A1, A2, B, R2 and R3 are defined herein. The invention also comprises pharmaceutical compositions including one or more compounds of Formula I, uses of such compounds and compositions for treatment of kinase mediated diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and other inflammation disorders, as well as intermediates and processes useful for the preparation of compounds of Formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Fang-Tsao Hong, James R. Falsey, Robert M. Rzasa, Seifu Tadesse, Andrew Tasker
  • Patent number: 7737155
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, esters, and tautomers thereof, wherein: Q is selected from the group consisting of: and L is selected from the group consisting of: pharmaceutically compositions comprising one or more compounds of formula (I), and methods of using the compounds of formula (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Anandan Palani, Dong Xiao, Xianhai Huang, Ashwin U. Rao, Xiao Chen, Jun Qin, Ying R. Huang, Robert G. Aslanian
  • Patent number: 7732617
    Abstract: Tocopherol derivatives having the general formula: wherein n is an integer of 6 to 13, R1 is hydrogen, a silyl ether or acetate, R2 is an optionally substituted nitrogen-containing heterocycle or a polycyclic nitrogen-containing heterocycle; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are provided. A method for synthesizing the compounds is also provided. The tocopherol derivatives are capable of inhibiting the primary enzyme responsible for the metabolism of the tocopherols and tocotrienols compounds of vitamin E, namely tocopherol-?-hydroxylase, and thus increase the amount and prolong the availability of these compounds in plasma and tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignees: Brock University, Cornell University
    Inventors: Jeffrey Atkinson, Robert S. Parker, Stephan Ohnmacht, Phillip John Nava, Ryan West
  • Patent number: 7732601
    Abstract: This invention relates to the methanesulfonic acid addition salts of Imatinib and to the synthesis thereof. In particular, this invention relates to the synthesis of crystalline ?-form of Imatinib methanesulfonate. Furthermore, the invention is directed to a novel acid addition salt of 4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-ylmethyl)-N-[4-methyl-3-[(4-pyridin-3-yl)pyrimidin-2-ylamino)phenyl]benzamide with two molecules of methanesulfonic acid and to the polymorphic forms thereof, as well as to their pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Instytut Farmaceutyczny
    Inventors: Wojciech Szczepek, Dorota Samson-Lazinska, Bogdan Zagrodzki, Magdalena Glice, Wioleta Maruszak, Katarzyna Korczak, Ryszard Modzelewski, Marta Lawecka, Lukasz Kaczmarek, Wieslaw Szelejewski, Urszula Fraczek, Piotr Cmoch
  • Patent number: 7732447
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to fused [d]pyridazin-7-ones. The invention is also directed to methods for making and using the fused [d]pyridazin-7-ones. In particular, the compounds of the present invention may be effective in the treatment of diseases or disease states related to the activity of VEGFR2, MLK1 and CDK5 enzymes, including, for example, angiogenic disorders and neurodegenerative diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Cephalon, Inc.
    Inventors: Nadine C. Becknell, Robert L. Hudkins
  • Patent number: 7732445
    Abstract: Pyridazinyl compounds, compositions and related methods of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: D. Martin Watterson, Linda J. Van Eldik, Heather Behanna, Hantamalala Ralay Ranaivo
  • Patent number: 7727987
    Abstract: Crystal forms of (6R)-L-erythro-tetrahydrobiopterin dihydrochloride, hydrates and solvates and processes for their preparation are provided. These crystal forms are either intermediates for the preparation of stable polymorphic form B or are suitable for solid formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Merck Eprova AG
    Inventors: Rudolf Moser, Viola Groehn, Thomas Egger, Fritz Blatter
  • Patent number: 7727989
    Abstract: The present invention relates to kinase inhibitor compounds and derivatives thereof as well as compositions comprising them consisting of the structure of formula I: Wherein R1, R2, A, B, D and E are defined herein. These 4-benzimidazol-2-ylpyridazin-3-ones and their derivatives and compositions comprising them are useful in the treatment of neurological disorders such as Alzheimers' disease, Parkinsons' disease, obesity, hypertension and the like. These pyridazinone derivatives particularly inhibit the metabolic activity of glycogen synthase kinase-3 ? (GSK-3?) which is believed to cause the neurodegeneration that results in these diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Karl Schoenafinger, Swen Hoelder, David William Will, Hans Matter, Guenter Mueller, Martin Bossart
  • Patent number: 7728134
    Abstract: Disclosed are hydrates and polymorphs of 4-[[(7R)-8-cyclopentyl-7-ethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-5-methyl-6-oxo-2-pteridinyl]Amino]-3-methoxy-N-(1-methyl-4-piperidinyl)-benzamide: processes for preparing them and their use as pharmaceutical compositions with antiproliferative activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Guenter Linz, Peter Sieger, Gerd F. Kraemer, Rolf Herter, Matthias Hoffmann, Werner Rall, Rolf Schmid
  • Patent number: 7723517
    Abstract: Disclosed are new dihydropteridinones of the formula (I) wherein the groups L, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 have the meanings provided herein, the isomers thereof, processes for preparing these dihydropteridinones and their use as pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Matthias Grauert, Matthias Hoffmann
  • Patent number: 7723330
    Abstract: Compounds of Formulas Ia and Ib, and stereoisomers, geometric isomers, tautomers, solvates, metabolites and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are useful for inhibiting receptor tyrosine kinases and for treating disorders mediated thereby. Methods of using compounds of Formula Ia and Ib, and stereoisomers, geometric isomers, tautomers, solvates and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, for in vitro, in situ, and in vivo diagnosis, prevention or treatment of such disorders in mammalian cells, or associated pathological conditions are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignees: Array BioPharma Inc., Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: James F. Blake, Steven Armen Boyd, Jason De Meese, Kin Chiu Fong, John J. Gaudino, Tomas Kaplan, Allison L. Marlow, Jeongbeob Seo, Allen A. Thomas, Hongqi Tian, Frederick Cohen, Wendy B. Young
  • Patent number: 7723518
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for preparing crystalline 3-(2-chloro-ethyl)-9-hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one substantially free of 2-acetylbutyrolactone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V.
    Inventors: Eduard Jozef Contantia Vreysen, Joannes Petrus Van Dun, Wim Albert Alex Aelterman
  • Patent number: 7723362
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula wherein Het, A1, A2, A3, A4, D, W, T, Q, Y, X1, X2, R1, R2, R3, R4, k and m are as defined hereinabove, and, where applicable, to possible E/Z isomers, mixtures of E/Z isomers and/or tautomers thereof, in each case in free form or in salt form, to a process for the preparation of and to the use of those compounds, E/Z isomers, mixtures of E/Z isomers and/or tautomers, to pesticidal compositions in which the active ingredient has been selected from those compounds, E/Z isomers, mixtures of E/Z isomers and/or tautomers, in each case in free form or in agrochemically usable salt form, to a process for the preparation of and to the use of those compositions, to plant propagation material treated with those compositions, to a method of controlling pests, to intermediates and, where applicable, to possible E/Z isomers, mixtures of E/Z isomers and/or tautomers thereof, in each case in free form or in salt form, for the preparation of those compounds, E/Z isomers, m
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Graham Hall, Stephan Trah, Werner Zambach, Juraj Tuleja
  • Patent number: 7723342
    Abstract: A compound having the general structure of Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, ester, or tautomer thereof, wherein: Q is selected from the group consisting of: and L is selected from the group consisting of: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, ester, or tautomer thereof, are useful in treating diseases, disorders, or conditions such as metabolic syndrome and dyslipidemia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Anandan Palani, Jing Su, Dong Xiao, Xianhai Huang, Ashwin U. Rao, Xiao Chen, Haiqun Tang, Jun Qin, Ying Huang, Robert G. Aslanian, Brian A. McKittrick
  • Patent number: 7723331
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the class of thienopyrimidines, processes for preparing such compounds, their use in the treatment of obesity, psychiatric disorders, cognitive disorders, memory disorders, schizophrenia, epilepsy, and related conditions, type II diabetes, Metabolic syndrome and neurological disorders such as dementia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's chorea, Alzheimer's disease, and pain related disorders, and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Fabrizio Giordanetto, Tord Inghardt
  • Patent number: 7718661
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein R1 to R3, A, M, L, E, G, and J are as defined in the description and claims. The invention also relates to a process for the manufacture of such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and methods for treating CNS disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Silvia Gatti McArthur, Erwin Goetschi, Wylie Solang Palmer, Juergen Wichmann, Thomas Johannes Woltering
  • Patent number: 7718654
    Abstract: The invention relates to new pteridine compounds of formula 1 wherein R1, R2 , R3 and R4 have the meanings given herein, which are useful for the treatment of respiratory or gastrointestinal complaints or diseases, inflammatory diseases of the joints, skin or eyes, diseases of the peripheral or central nervous system, or cancers. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions which contain these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Domnic Martyres, Horst Dollinger, Birgit Jung, Peter Nickolaus
  • Patent number: 7713974
    Abstract: The present invention provides for compounds useful for treating an HIV infection, or preventing an HIV infection, or treating AIDS or ARC. The compounds of the invention are of formula I wherein A is A1, A2, A3 or A4 and R1, R2, R3, R4a, R4b, R5, R6, Ar, X1, X2, X4, X4 and X5 are as herein defined. Also disclosed in the present invention are methods of treating an HIV infection with compounds defined herein and pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Roche Palo Alto LLC
    Inventors: Joshua Kennedy-Smith, Wylie Solang Palmer, Zachary Kevin Sweeney
  • Patent number: 7713900
    Abstract: The present invention provides bipyrimidinyl diphosphine compounds of the formula wherein R is optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; R? and R? are independently optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; or an enantiomer thereof; or an enantiomeric mixture thereof. The compounds of the formula (I) are chiral atropisomeric bipyrimidinyl diphosphine compounds and, thus, may be employed as ligands to generate chiral transition metal catalysts which may be applied in a variety of asymmetric reactions, e.g., in palladium catalyzed asymmetric allylic substitution reactions. The compounds of the present invention are easily accessible in high enantiomeric purity according to the methods disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Inventors: Albert S Chan, Gang Chen, Rongwei Guo, Jing Wu