Patents Examined by D M Seaman
  • Patent number: 9708267
    Abstract: Disclosed are pyruvate kinase M2 activators which are compounds of Formula (I), including those of Formula (II), wherein A1, A2, L, R, R1 to R3, X1 to X3, k, n, and m are as defined herein, that are useful in treating a number of diseases that are treatable by the activation of PKM2, for example, cancer. A1-NR-L-A2(I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Matthew B. Boxer, Min Shen, Douglas S. Auld, Craig J. Thomas, Martin J. Walsh
  • Patent number: 9701621
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns synthesis and anion binding features of poly-cyanostilbene macrocycles of Formula (I):
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Indiana University Research & Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Amar H. Flood, Semin Lee, Kevin McDonald
  • Patent number: 9701639
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to co-crystals comprising N-[2,4-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-5-hydroxyphenyl]-1,4-dihydro-4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxamide (Compound 1) and a co-former and methods for their preparation. The present disclosure further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the co-crystal forms, as well as methods of treatment therewith and kits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark Strohmeier, John Caesar, Jr., Patrick Raymond Connelly, Majed Fawaz, Eduard Luss-Lusis, Brian McClain, Ales Medek, Hai Miao, Kwame Wiredu Nti-Addae, Ping Yin, Yuegang Zhang
  • Patent number: 9701638
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I) and salts thereof wherein R4-R8 have any of the meanings defined in the specification, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds or salts and methods for their use in therapy. The compounds have useful antiviral properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Edmond J. Lavoie, Joseph David Bauman, Hye Yeon Sagong, Eddy Arnold, Ajit Parhi, Kalyan Das, Suyambu Kesava Vijayan, Disha Patel
  • Patent number: 9696310
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to fluorescent molecular sensor based on Thiazole Orange for protein detection. Interaction of the protein target with the molecular sensors of this invention results in a significant increase in the fluorescence emission. The generation of light output signal enables one to detect protein biomarkers associated with different diseases or detecting the protein of interest also in living cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: YEDA RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD.
    Inventors: David Margulies, Leila Motiei, Linor Unger
  • Patent number: 9695148
    Abstract: This 2-pyridone compound represented by formula [1] or a tautomer of said compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of said compound or said tautomer, or a solvate of said compound or the like has a superior GK-activating effect and is useful as a pharmaceutical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Nissan Chemical Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Shoichi Kuroda, Yudai Imai, Takanori Kawaguchi, Keiko Fusegi, Masahiro Bohno, Hajime Asanuma, Tomomichi Chonan, Nagaaki Sato, Souichi Monma, Shigetada Sasako, Marie Mizutani, Shin Itoh, Takumi Okada, Hirofumi Ota, Seishi Ishiyama
  • Patent number: 9688636
    Abstract: The present application relates to novel 5-amino-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinoline-2-carboxylic acids, to processes for their preparation, to their use for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, and to their use for producing medicaments for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, especially for the treatment and/or prevention of cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: BAYER PHARMA AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Michael Hahn, Markus Follmann, Walter Hübsch, Eva-Maria Becker, Johannes-Peter Stasch, Joerg Keldenich, Martina Delbeck, Hanna Tinel, Frank Wunder, Joachim Mittendorf, Ildiko Terebesi, Dieter Lang, René Martin
  • Patent number: 9682967
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to N-substituted-5-substituted phthalamic acids which of formula (A). The compounds are considered useful for the treatment of diseases treatment of a neurodegenerative disease, psychiatric disease, motorneuron disease, peripheral neuropathies, pain, neuroinflammation or atherosclerosis such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: H. Lundbeck A/S
    Inventors: Philip James Maltas, Stephen Watson, Morten Langg{hacek over (a)}rd, Laurent David
  • Patent number: 9682935
    Abstract: A novel process the for preparation of Indacaterol or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and novel intermediates employed in the preparation thereof that is economically significant for large scale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Inventors: Ponnaiah Ravi, Praveen Kumar Neela, Guruswamy Batthini, Narayana Venugopalarao, Naresh Dongari
  • Patent number: 9670157
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I): compositions comprising such compounds; the use of such compounds in therapy (for example in the treatment or prevention of a disease or condition in which plasma kallikrein activity is implicated); and methods of treating patients with such compounds; wherein R1 to R3, R5 to R9, A, P, V, W, X, Y and Z are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Kalvista Pharmaceuticals Limited
    Inventors: Christine Elizabeth Allan, Andrzej Roman Batt, Rebecca Louise Davie, Hannah Joy Edwards, David Michael Evans, Stephen John Pethen
  • Patent number: 9670163
    Abstract: The present invention relates to solid state forms of N-[2,4-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-5-hydroxyphenyl]-1,4-dihydro-4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxamide (Compound 1), pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Patricia Hurter, William Rowe, Christopher R. Young, Adriana Costache, Patrick R. Connelly, Mariusz Krawiec, Yuchuan Gong, Yushi Feng, Martin Trudeau
  • Patent number: 9663468
    Abstract: Various 2-aminoquinoline compounds as can be used, in vivo or in vitro, for selective inhibition of neuronal nitric oxide synthase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Richard B. Silverman, Maris A. Cinelli, Anthony V. Pensa
  • Patent number: 9663463
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a compound having an antagonistic action against ?-opioid receptors, which causes less side effects and thus is highly safe. A compound represented by the general formula (I), or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof: wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, provided that R1 and R2 are not simultaneously halogen atoms, R3 represents a C1-C3 alkyl group or a vinyl group, and R4 represents the formula (II): wherein R5 represents a hydroxy group or a C1-C3 alkoxy group, and R6 and R7 are the same or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom; or the formula (III): wherein Ring A represents a halogen atom(s)-substituted C5-C7 cycloalkyl group which is optionally substituted by a C1-C3 alkoxy group, or a halogen atom(s)-substituted 5- to 7-membered saturated heterocyclic group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignees: SANWA KAGAKU KENKYUSHO CO., LTD., UBE INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Kaori Taniko, Toshiyuki Miyazawa, Tatsuroh Kaneko, Daisuke Kurumazuka, Satoko Harada, Toru Izuchi, Morio Okabe, Ryo Iwamura, Yasunori Tsuzaki, Hiroyuki Setoguchi, Yuuki Imura, Hiroto Akaza, Motohisa Shimizu, Tomio Kimura
  • Patent number: 9663488
    Abstract: The instant invention describes compounds having metalloenzyme modulating activity, and methods of treating diseases, disorders or symptoms thereof mediated by such metalloenzymes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Viamet Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Hoekstra, Christopher M. Yates, Stephen W. Rafferty
  • Patent number: 9656948
    Abstract: Disclosed is a compound represented by chemical formula (1): or chemical formula (2):
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignees: SHISEIDO COMPANY, LTD., KYUSHU UNIVERSITY, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masashi Mita, Kenji Hamase, Tsubasa Oyama
  • Patent number: 9656927
    Abstract: The present invention discloses one-pot synthesis of various carboxylic acid derivatives using copper catalyst and sodium cyanide as the cyanide source for bringing in carbonylative coupling in a single step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH
    Inventors: Pragati Kishore Prasad, Arumugam Sudalai
  • Patent number: 9643972
    Abstract: Compounds that modulate the oxidoreductase enzyme indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase, and compositions containing the compounds, are described herein. The use of such compounds and compositions for the treatment and/or prevention of a diverse array of diseases, disorders and conditions, including cancer- and immune-related disorders, that are mediated by indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Flexus Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Hilary Plake Beck, Juan Carlos Jaen, Maksim Osipov, Jay Patrick Powers, Maureen Kay Reilly, Hunter Paul Shunatona, James Ross Walker, Mikhail Zibinsky, James Aaron Balog, David K. Williams, Jay A. Markwalder, Emily Charlotte Cherney, Weifang Shan, Audris Huang
  • Patent number: 9643979
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds which specifically inhibit bacterial DNA Gyrase and can be used for the treatment of respiratory tract infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Vitas Pharma Research Private Limited
    Inventors: Chandrasekhar Alapati, Ankita Banerjee, Radha Rangarajan, Rajinder Kumar
  • Patent number: 9643927
    Abstract: Described are processes for the synthesis of certain compounds, useful for treating diseases, e.g. eye disease, such as glaucoma and ocular hypertension, in a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jill M. Sturdivant, Mitchell A. deLong, Gilles Chambournier, Michael G. Pamment, Victor Fedij
  • Patent number: 9636375
    Abstract: Hepatitis C virus inhibitors are disclosed having the general formula: wherein R1, R2, R3, R?, B, Y and X are described in the description. Compositions comprising the compounds and methods for using the compounds to inhibit HCV are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Alan Xiangdong Wang, Li-Qiang Sun, Sing-Yuen Sit, Ny Sin, Paul Michael Scola, Yan Chen