Patents Examined by John Mabry
  • Patent number: 8410276
    Abstract: A compound represented by formula (I), a salt thereof, an N-oxide thereof, a solvate thereof or a prodrug thereof: (wherein each symbol is as defined in the description.) The compounds represented by formula (I) has the antagonistic activity against CCR5, so they are useful in preventing and/or treating CCR5-related diseases, for example, various inflammatory diseases (asthma, nephritis, nephropathy, hepatitis, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis, etc.), immunological diseases (autoimmune diseases, rejection in organ transplantation (rejection of graft of solid organ, rejection of graft of pancreatic islet cells in therapy for diabetes, graft-versus-host disease, etc.), immunosuppression, psoriasis, multiple sclerosis, etc.), infectious diseases (infection with human immunodeficiency virus, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, infection with RSV, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshikazu Takaoka, Shiro Shibayama, Rena Nishizawa
  • Patent number: 8394960
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel Heterocyclic Ether or Thioether Derivatives, compositions comprising the Heterocyclic Ether or Thioether Derivatives, and methods for using the Heterocyclic Ether or Thioether Derivatives for treating or preventing a proliferative disorder, an anti-proliferative disorder, inflammation, arthritis, a central nervous system disorder, a cardiovascular disease, alopecia, a neuronal disease, an ischemic injury, a viral infection, a fungal infection, or a disorder related to the activity of a protein kinase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Gerald W. Shipps, Jr., Matthew Richards, Cliff C. Cheng, Xiaohua Huang
  • Patent number: 8394814
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for separating noscapine from an opium source without substantially changing the color of the noscapine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Mallinekrodt LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin M. Marshall, Keith G. Tomazi
  • Patent number: 8389732
    Abstract: The present invention provides active compounds for modulating nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and methods of making the same. The methods of preparing the active compounds utilize different intermediate compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Daniel L. Comins, Florence F. Wagner, Pauline Ondachi
  • Patent number: 8367835
    Abstract: Provided is a compound useful as a therapeutic drug for pain and inflammation caused by various pathological conditions such as neuropathic pain and rheumatoid arthritis. The compound of the formula (I) or a salt thereof [wherein R1 is a methyl group or a hydrogen atom, R2 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkylcarbonyl group or an aryl carbonyl group, A represents a cycloalkyl group, a cycloalkenyl group, an aryl group or a heteroaryl group (each group may be substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl and halogen), n and m each represent an integer of 1, 2 or 3, and p represents an integer of 0, 1, 2 or 3].
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasunori Tsuzuki, Toshiya Morie, Takanori Nakamura, Isao Shimizu, Masanori Miyauchi
  • Patent number: 8362254
    Abstract: Method for producing 4-formylaminopiperidine derivatives of the formula (I) and also the acid addition salts of these compounds, comprising the reaction of 4-aminopiperidine derivatives of the formula (II) or the acid addition salts of these compounds in the presence of compounds of the formula (III) and the use of 4-formylaminopiperidine derivatives of the formula (I) produced in such a way for protecting inanimate organic material against the effect of light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Sylke Haremza, Thomas Berg
  • Patent number: 8362262
    Abstract: Compositions containing neurogenic agents for inhibition of neuron death and inducing proliferation of neural cells are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Neuralstem, Inc.
    Inventors: Judith Kelleher-Andersson, Karl K. Johe
  • Patent number: 8354539
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a certain novel compound which is an inhibitor of kinase activity, in particular IKK2 activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventor: Qi Jin
  • Patent number: 8350042
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds and methods of synthesis of Formula I for the development of antiviral drugs for the treatment of HCV infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Thomas C. Hermann, Maia Carnevali
  • Patent number: 8344149
    Abstract: Crystalline raloxifene hydrochloride in hydrated form, particularly the monohydrate, processes for its preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising it and uses thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Cipla Limited
    Inventors: Srinivas Laxminarayan Pathi, Rajendra Narayanrao Kankan, Dharmaraj Ramachandra Rao
  • Patent number: 8344153
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of PI3K, particularly of PI3K?. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Kevin Michael Cottrell, Alex Aronov, Robert J. Davies, Jon H. Come, David Messersmith, Jinwang Xu, Upul Keerthi Bandarage, Jingrong Cao
  • Patent number: 8338597
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of protein kinases. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders. The invention also provides processes for preparing the compounds of the invention and intermediate compounds useful in these processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Jean-Damien Charrier, Steven Durrant, Sharn Ramaya, Juan-Miguel Jimenez, Alistair Rutherford
  • Patent number: 8314243
    Abstract: A process is described for catalytically preparing optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic nitrites of the general formula (I) Ar—CN??(I) by reacting the corresponding aryl halides of the general formula (II) Ar—X??(II) in which X is chlorine, bromine, iodine, triflate, nonaflate, mesylate or tosylate and Ar is an optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic radical, characterized in that the reaction is performed in the presence of a palladium compound, a phosphine of the general formula (III) or (IV) where R is an alkyl radical and R?, R? and R?? are each an alkyl radical or an aryl radical or heteroaryl radical and A is an alkylene or arylene radical, and potassium hexacyanoferrate(II) or potassium hexacyanoferrate(III), optionally in a solvent and optionally with addition of a base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Saltigo GmbH
    Inventors: Nikolaus Müller, Wolfgang Mägerlein, Alain Cotté, Matthias Beller, Thomas Schareina, Alexander Zapf
  • Patent number: 8309572
    Abstract: Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptor Antagonists and methods of using them are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Dramane I. Laine, Michael R. Palovich, Brent W. McCleland, Christopher E. Neipp, Sonia M. Thomas
  • Patent number: 8299259
    Abstract: 4-(azacycloalkyl)benzene-1,3-diol compounds are described corresponding to general formula (I) below: Also described, are compositions including the same, processes for preparation thereof and uses thereof in pharmaceutical or cosmetic compositions to treat pigmentary disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Galderma Research & Development
    Inventors: Jean-Guy Boiteau, Karine Bouquet, Sandrine Talano, Corinne Millois Barbuis
  • Patent number: 8299257
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) or a salt thereof are provided: wherein R4, R5, R6, Q, A, Y and R are as defined in the description. Uses of the compounds as medicaments and in the manufacture of medicaments for treating psychotic disorders, cognitive impairments and Alzheimer's Disease are disclosed. The invention further discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: David Gwyn Cooper, Ian Thomson Forbes, Vincenzo Garzya, Dale James Johnson, Graeme Irvine Stevenson, Paul Adrian Wyman
  • Patent number: 8288422
    Abstract: N-Substituted (6-haloalkylpyridin-3-yl)alkyl sulfoximines are effective at controlling insects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences, LLC.
    Inventors: Michael R. Loso, Benjamin M. Nugent, Jim X. Huang, Richard B. Rogers, Yuanming Zhu, James M. Renga, Vidyadhar B. Hegde, Joseph J. DeMark
  • Patent number: 8288546
    Abstract: Novel 3,4-disubstituted-4-aryl-piperidine compounds are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the 3,4-disubstituted-4-aryl-piperidine compounds and methods of their pharmaceutical uses are also disclosed. The compounds disclosed are useful, inter alia, as antagonists of opioid receptors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Adolor Corporation
    Inventors: Bertrand Le Bourdonnec, Roland E. Dolle
  • Patent number: 8288551
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and related methods useful for free radical scavenging, with particular selectivity for mitochondria. The compounds comprise a nitroxide-containing group attached to a mitochondria-targeting group. The compounds can be cross-linked into dimers without loss of activity. Also provided herein are methods, for preventing, mitigating and treating damage caused by radiation. The method comprises delivering a compound, as described herein, to a patient in an amount and dosage regimen effective to prevent, mitigate or treat damage caused by radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: University of Pittsburgh - Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Peter Wipf, Marie Celine Frantz
  • Patent number: 8273790
    Abstract: This application discloses a novel process for the synthesis of himbacine analogs, as well as the compounds produced thereby. The synthesis proceeds by alternative routes including the cyclic ketal amide route, the chiral carbamate amide route, and the chiral carbamate ester route. The compounds produced thereby are useful as thrombin receptor antagonists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Tiruvettipuram K. Thiruvengadam, Anantha Sudhakar, Ngiap Kie Lim, Daw-Iong Kwok, George G. Wu, Tao Wang, Mingsheng Huang, Michael D. Green