Patents Examined by David K O'Dell
  • Patent number: 10899739
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel inhibitors of MIF tautomerase activity. In certain embodiments, the compounds of the invention are useful in treating or preventing inflammatory and/or auto-immune diseases. In other embodiments, the compounds of the invention are useful in reversing, ameliorating, and/or preventing tumor growth. In yet other embodiments, the compounds of the invention are useful in reversing, ameliorating, and/or preventing angiogenesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Yale University
    Inventor: William L. Jorgensen
  • Patent number: 10899749
    Abstract: Provided herein are processes for forming sufentanil citrate from sufentanil base. One process comprises forming sufentanil citrate in the presence of a polar non-aqueous solvent. Other processes comprise forming sufentanil citrate in the presence of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: SpecGX LLC
    Inventors: George Helmut Klemm, Brian Orr, Joel McClenaghan
  • Patent number: 10899738
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compounds by Formula (I): (Formula (I)) and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, and solvates thereof, wherein R2, R3a, R3b, A, G, X, and Y are as defined as set forth in the specification. The present disclosure also provides compounds of Formula (I) for use to treat a condition or disorder responsive to menin inhibition such as cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: Shaomeng Wang, Angelo Aguilar, Ke Zheng, Shilin Xu, Tianfeng Xu, Denzil Bernard, Liyue Huang
  • Patent number: 10889582
    Abstract: The inventions relates to compounds of (I) and therapeutic uses thereof: (I) The terms Z, Y, and R1 are as defined in the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Vernalis (R&D) Limited
    Inventors: Stephen Stokes, Christopher John Graham, Stuart Christopher Ray, Emma Jayne Stefaniak
  • Patent number: 10888567
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising 3-aminoisoxazolopyridine compounds of the Formula I having IDO1 and/or TDO inhibitory activity are described, where W is CR1, N or N-oxide; X is CR2, N or N-oxide; Y is CR3, N or N-oxide; Z is CR4, N or N-oxide; and at least one of W, X, Y, and Z is N or N-oxide; and R9 and R10 are as defined. Also described are methods of using such compounds in the treatment of various conditions, such as cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Auckland UniServices Limited
    Inventors: Brian Desmond Palmer, Lai Ming Ching, Swarnalatha Akuratiya Gamage
  • Patent number: 10882872
    Abstract: The present invention provides oxaborole ester compounds and compositions thereof which are useful to treat diseases associated with parasites, such as Chagas Disease and African Animal Trypanosomosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Tsutomu Akama, David Scott Carter, Jason S. Halladay, Robert T. Jacobs, Yang Liu, Jacob J. Plattner, Yong-Kang Zhang, Michael John Witty
  • Patent number: 10875857
    Abstract: Provided herein is a compound, 1-(4-(3-amino-[1,2,3]triazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-4-yl)phenyl)-3-(3-chlorophenyl)urea, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and crystal forms thereof. Also provided are particles (e.g., nanoparticles) comprising the compound, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, that are mucus penetrating. Also provided herein are methods and kits for using the compound, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, for treating and/or preventing diseases associated with abnormal or pathological angiogenesis and/or aberrant signaling of a growth factor (e.g., vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)), such as proliferative diseases (e.g., cancers, benign neoplasms, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases) and ocular diseases (e.g., macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, retinoblastoma, edema, uveitis, dry eye, blepharitis, and post-surgical inflammation) in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pawel Wojciech Nowak, Minh Ngoc Nguyen, Elizabeth Enlow, Winston Zapanta Ong
  • Patent number: 10875862
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound or a salt thereof having a calcium-sensing receptor antagonistic activity, and being expected to be useful as an agent for preventing or treating heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, or the like. The compounds represented by formula (I) or a salt thereof has a calcium-sensing receptor antagonistic activity, and is expected to be useful as an agent for preventing or treating heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, or the like, wherein each symbol is as described in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Shuji Kitamura, Zenichi Ikeda, Sachie Morimoto, Minoru Ikoma, Koji Watanabe, Hideki Hirose, Takafumi Yukawa, Kenjiro Sato
  • Patent number: 10875875
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of formula I where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are as described herein. Also provided pharmaceutically acceptable salts or stereoisomers of these compounds. In addition methods are provided for inhibiting the binding of an integrin to treat various pathophysiological conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Aviara Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald J. Biediger, Michele A. Benish, Lindsay Bonner Hardy, Vincent A. Boyd, Robert V. Market, Thomas P. Thrash, Brandon M. Young
  • Patent number: 10870633
    Abstract: The invention relates to C-3 substituted kynurenic acid derivatives with the general formula (I) wherein R1 is C1-7alkyl-, R6R7N—C1-7alkyl-, C6-10aryl-C1-7alkyl group; R2 is H or C1-7alkyl group; or R1 and R2 with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a saturated or partially saturated 5-7 membered, optionally benzofused heterocyclic ring, optionally comprising additional N, O, S heteroatoms and optionally being substituted; R3 is —OH, C1-7alkyl-O—, —NH2, C1-7alkyl-NH—, C6-10aryl-C1-7alkyl-NH— or —NH— —(CH2)n—NR8R9 group wherein n is an integer from 1 to 3; R4 is H, C1-7alkyl-, C6-10aryl group or a halogen atom; R5 is H or C6-10aryl group; R6 is C1-7alkyl group; R7 is C1-7alkyl group; or R6 and R7 with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a saturated or partially saturated 5-7 membered, optionally benzofused heterocyclic ring, optionally comprising additional N, O, S heteroatoms and optionally being substituted; R8 is C1-7alkyl group; R9 is C1-7alkyl group; R8 and R9 with the nitrogen
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: SZEGEDI TUDOMÁNYEGYETEM
    Inventors: Ferenc Fülöp, István Szatmári, József Toldi, László Vécsei
  • Patent number: 10865199
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel heterocyclic compounds as anticancer agents, especially as estrogen receptor (ER) antagonists/degraders and process for their preparation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company Limited
    Inventors: Ranjan Kumar Pal, Amit Pravinbhai Sedani, Kaushikkumar Dhanjibhai Prajapati, Dijixa Pinakin Rana, Sandeep Pankajbhai Pathak, Japan Nitinkumar Desai, Jayraj Dilipbhai Aradhye, Bhavesh Mohanbhai Panchal, Indraneel Ghosh, Trinadha Rao Chitturi
  • Patent number: 10857517
    Abstract: A porous chiral material of formula [M(L)1.5(A)]+X? wherein M is a metal ion; L is a nitrogen-containing bidentate ligand; A is the anion of mandelic acid or a related acid; and X? is an anion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignees: NANKAI UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK
    Inventors: Shi-Yuan Zhang, Cheng-Xiong Yang, Wei Shi, Xiu-Ping Yan, Peng Cheng, Michael J. Zaworotko
  • Patent number: 10858320
    Abstract: A process for manufacturing a compound of formula (I), Comprising reacting a compound of formula (II) in a methanol/H2O mixture. Compounds of formula (I) are useful intermediates in the synthesis of herbicidal imidazolinones, like imazamox.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: BASF AGROCHEMICAL PRODUCTS B.V.
    Inventor: David Cortes
  • Patent number: 10836725
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds, compositions, and methods useful for modulating the integrated stress response (ISR) and for treating related diseases; disorders and conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: Marina Pliushchev, Jennifer M. Frost, Lawrence A. Black, Xiangdong Xu, Ramzi Farah Sweis, Lei Shi, Qingwei I. Zhang, Yunsong Tong, Charles W. Hutchins, Seungwon Chung, Michael J. Dart
  • Patent number: 10836775
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to 6,6-fused heteroarylpiperidine ether compounds which are allosteric modulators of the M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Xiaolei Gao, Sandra L. Knowles, Chunsing Li, Michael Man-Chu Lo, Robert D. Mazzola, Jr., Ling Tong
  • Patent number: 10835522
    Abstract: Provided herein are solid forms comprising (a) 4-amino-2-(2,6-dioxopiperidine-3-yl)isoindoline-1,3-dione and (b) a coformer. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the solid forms (e.g., cocrystals) and methods for treating, preventing and managing various disorders are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Celgene Corporation
    Inventors: G. Patrick Stahly, David Jonaitis, Ho-Wah Hui, Kevin J. Klopfer
  • Patent number: 10829450
    Abstract: The present disclosure is related to an improved and efficient process for preparation of (3R,4R)-(1-benzyl-4-methylpiperidin-3-yl)-methylamine which comprises: (a) N-acylation of 3-Amino-4-methyl pyridine; (b) Quarternization of 3-Acetylamino-4-methyl pyridine using benzyl halide; (c) Partial reduction of quarternized 3-Acetylamino-4-methyl pyridine by Sodium borohydride in Methanol or water; (d) Hydrolysis of partially reduced product to 1-Benzyl-4-methylpiperidin-3-one in presence of acid; (e) Reductive amination of 1-Benzyl-4-methylpiperidin-3-one using Methanolic methylamine in presence of Titanium(IV) isopropoxide in Methanol; (f) Resolution of 1-Benzyl-4-methylpiperidin-3-yl)-methylamine using Ditoluoyl (L) tartaric acid to get (3R,4R)-(1-benzyl-4-methylpiperidin-3-yl)-methylamine. The disclosure is also related to novel intermediates: wherein R, R? and X are as described in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: UNICHEM LABORATORIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Dhananjay G. Sathe, Arijit Das, Yogesh Subhash Patil, Nilesh L. Bonde, Ankush Sampat Kekan
  • Patent number: 10815207
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compound of general formula (I) R1 is selected from H, aryl and alkyl, R2 is selected from H, alkyl, aryl and CO—R6; R3 is selected from H, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, NHR7, NR7R8, OR7 and SR7; R4 is selected from (C6-C12) alkyl, (C2-C12) alkenyl, (C2-C12) alkynyl and (C6-C10) aryl, R5 represents H, R6, aryl, OH, OR6, O-aryl, SH, SR6, S-aryl, CN, NO2, CF3, COOR6, SO2NR6R7, CONR6R7, NH2, NHR6, NH-aryl, NR6R7, NHCOR6 or aminoacyl; R6 is alkyl optionally substituted with halogen, OH, SH, NH2, O-alkyl, S-alkyl, NH-alkyl or NH-di(alkyl); R7 and R8 identical or different are H or alkyl optionally substituted with halogen, OH, SH, NH2, O-alkyl, S-alkyl, NH-alkyl or NH-di (alkyl), their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and/or isomers, tautomers, solvates or isotopic variations thereof. The compounds are useful for the treatment of cancers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignees: INSERM (Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche Medicale), Universite Nice Sophia Antipolis, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)
    Inventors: Stephane Rocchi, Rachid Benhida, Robert Ballotti, Magali Plaisant, Cyril Ronco, Antoine Millet
  • Patent number: 10815214
    Abstract: A novel process is provided for the efficient preparation of an asymmetric compound of structural formula I: comprising a copper-catalyzed, carbon-nitrogen cross-coupling step. The process described as part of the present invention can be used to manufacture poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors, which may be useful for the treatment of cancer. In particular, the present invention describes a process for the manufacture of the PARP inhibitor, 2-{4-[(3S)-piperidin-3-yl]phenyl}-2H-indazole-7-carboxamide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Cheol K. Chung, Mark E. Scott, Paul G. Bulger, Kevin M. Belyk, John Limanto, Guy R. Humphrey
  • Patent number: 10800739
    Abstract: There are provided substituted 4-carboxamido-isoindolinone derivatives which selectively inhibit the activity of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase PARP-I with respect to poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase P ARP-2. The compounds of this invention are therefore useful in treating diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, central nervous system injury and different forms of in-flammation. The present invention also provides methods for preparing these compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and methods of treating diseases utilizing pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: NERVIANO MEDICAL SCIENCES S.R.L.
    Inventors: Gianluca Mariano Enrico Papeo, Mikhail Yurievitch Krasavin, Paolo Orsini, Alessandra Scolaro