Patents Examined by Joseph K. McKane
  • Patent number: 12247037
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 1-(2,6-diazaspiro[3.3]heptan-6-yl)-5,6-dihydro-4H-benzo[f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]diazepine derivatives and related compounds of Formula (I): wherein A, B, G, R1, R1b, RiC, R2 and X are as defined herein. The present compounds are vasopressin receptor antagonists (in particular of the Via receptor) for the treatment of neuro-psychological disorders, such as e.g. autism, anxiety, stress-related disorders, depression, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. The present description discloses the synthesis of exemplary compounds, as well as pharmacological data thereof (e.g. pages 71 to 246; examples 1 to 49; tables 1 to 5). An exemplary compound is e.g. 8-chloro-1-(2-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2,6-diazaspiro[3.3]heptan-6-yl)-5-methyl-5,6-dihydro-4H-benzo[f][1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]diazepine (example 1, compound no. 1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Neumora Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Brandt
  • Patent number: 12227476
    Abstract: A high-quality (RS)-?-ethyl-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine acetic acid acquired by racemization recovery is provided. A method provided significantly increases the quality and appearance of the product (RS)-?-ethyl-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine acetic acid recovered using racemization and does not affect the product yield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: ZHEJIANG HUAHAI PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Bingxin Liu, Yulong Gong, Yuanxun Zhu, Fengfeng Yan
  • Patent number: 12195469
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having a specific chemical structure and having PDE9A inhibitory activity, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present invention provides a composition containing the compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present invention provides a pharmaceutical use, for treating or preventing PDE9A-related diseases, of the compound according to the present invention, a salt thereof, and a composition containing the compound or salt. The present invention also provides a method for treating or preventing PDE9A-related diseases, the method comprising administering an effective amount of the compound according to the present invention, a salt thereof, or a composition containing the compound or salt to a subject in need of treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: KOREA RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Chae Jo Lim, Kwang-Seok Oh, Jeong Hyun Lee, Kyu Yang Yi, Nack Jeong Kim, Byung Ho Lee, Ho Won Seo, Soo Hee Kim, Junyoung Choi, Mi Young Lee, Ju Hee Lee
  • Patent number: 12195449
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is 3-[(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)oxy]pyrazin-2-amine compounds of Formula (I), or a stereoisomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising thereof. Also disclosed is a method of modulating, e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: BeiGene, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sanjia Xu, Jing Li, Zhiwei Wang
  • Patent number: 12187729
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having a specific chemical structure and having PDE9A inhibitory activity, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present invention provides a composition containing the compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present invention provides a pharmaceutical use, for treating or preventing PDE9A-related diseases, of the compound according to the present invention, a salt thereof, and a composition containing the compound or salt. The present invention also provides a method for treating or preventing PDE9A-related diseases, the method comprising administering an effective amount of the compound according to the present invention, a salt thereof, or a composition containing the compound or salt to a subject in need of treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: KOREA RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Chae Jo Lim, Kwang-Seok Oh, Jeong Hyun Lee, Kyu Yang Yi, Nack Jeong Kim, Byung Ho Lee, Ho Won Seo, Soo Hee Kim, Junyoung Choi, Mi Young Lee, Ju Hee Lee
  • Patent number: 12187716
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the formula (1): or a salt or tautomer thereof, wherein R1 is hydrogen or fluorine, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and medical uses of the compounds (for example, in the treatment of inflammatory or immune disorders).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: SAREUM LIMITED
    Inventor: John Charles Reader
  • Patent number: 12162864
    Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a compound that may be useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of constipation and the like. The present invention provides a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as described in the specification, or a salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
    Inventors: Shinobu Sasaki, Yasutomi Asano, Hironobu Maezaki, Ayumu Sato, Kazuaki Takami, Masaki Seto, Haruhi Ando, Shuji Kitamura, Steve L. Swann
  • Patent number: 12110299
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel thiazole derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a method for preparing the same. The thiazole derivative or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof according to the present invention has selective inhibitory activity against cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) and thus can be used as a preventive or therapeutic agent for various diseases associated with CDK.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: YUNGJIN PHARM. CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kwang Ok Lee, Jakyung Yoo, Jun Hee Lee, Mijung Lee, Kangwoo Lee, Jieun Min
  • Patent number: 12083099
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of reducing or arresting viral load in a subject infected with a coronavirus, the method comprising the step of administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a viral protease inhibitor. In some embodiments, the subject is a human. In one embodiment, the coronavirus is SARS-COV-19 and the viral protease inhibitor is E)-N-(4-(3-(tert-butyl)-5-(2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-1(2H)-yl)-2-methoxystyryl)phenyl)methanesulfonamide; (R)-3-((2S,3S)-2-hydroxy-3-(3-hydroxy-2-methylbenzamido)-4-phenylbutanoyl)-5,5-dimethyl-N-(2-methylbenzyl)thiazolidine-4-carboxamide; R)—N-allyl-3-((2S,3S)-2-hydroxy-3-(3-hydroxy-2-methylbenzamido)-4-phenylbutanoyl)-5,5-dimethylthiazolidine-4-carboxamide; (4-((N-(5-cyclopropyl-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-3-(methylcarbamoyl)benzofuran-6-yl)methylsulfonamido)methyl)-2-fluorophenyl)boronic acid or salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Accencio LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Brown, Kevin Brogle
  • Patent number: 12054490
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides diacylglycerol kinase modulating compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, for treating cancer, including solid tumors, and viral infections, such as HIV or hepatitis B virus infection. The compounds can be used alone or in combination with other agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignees: Gilead Sciences, Inc., Carna Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Masaaki Sawa, Mai Arai, Ryoko Nakai, Hirokazu Matsumoto, Jonathan William Medley, Leena Patel, Qingming Zhu, Tetsuya Kobayashi
  • Patent number: 11980618
    Abstract: The invention relates to nitric oxide releasing phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors of formula or a stereoisomer or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: useful for the treatment of ocular condition associated with elevated intraocular pressure such as ocular hypertension, glaucoma or retinopathies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: NICOX S.A.
    Inventors: Nicoletta Almirante, Stefania Brambilla, Laura Storoni, Francesco Impagnatiello, Elena Bastia
  • Patent number: 11925641
    Abstract: The present invention provides pyrazole pyrimidine derivatives which inhibit Casein kinase I (CKI) and/or Interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 1 (IRAKI) and methods of their manufacture, compositions comprising them and uses thereof in methods of treating malignant disease and disorders and methods for treating inflammatory diseases and disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd
    Inventors: Yinon Ben-Neriah, Guy Brachya, Ido Burstain, Waleed Minzel, Irit Snir-Alkalay, Joseph P. Vacca, Dansu Li
  • Patent number: 11878034
    Abstract: The embodiments relate to improved vitamin supplement compositions formulated for administration to patients, particularly improved vitamin compositions formulated for use in cosmetic or therapeutic applications. The compositions may be used to slow aging process and promote wellness including treating a vitamin deficiency, skin conditions, improving skin appearance, wound healing and scar prevention and hair loss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: AQUAVIT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventor: Sobin Chang
  • Patent number: 11827618
    Abstract: The embodiments of present invention provide processes and an intermediate for the large-scale preparation of 2,4,6-trifluoro-N-[6-(1-methylpiperidine-4-carbonyl)-2-pyridyl]benzamide hemisuccinate, and formulations and product forms, such as tablets, made by these processes. Additionally, embodiments of the present invention provide tablets including 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, or 200 mg free base equivalent of 2,4,6-trifluoro-N-[6-(1-methyl-piperidine-4-carbonyl)-pyridin-2-yl]-benzamide hemisuccinate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Inventors: Aktham Aburub, David Andrew Coates, Scott Alan Frank, Mark Steven Kerr, Roger Ryan Rothhaar, Radhe Krishan Vaid
  • Patent number: 11814363
    Abstract: This invention provides stable, highly crystalline forms of Complement factor D inhibitors Compound 1 for advantageous therapeutic pharmaceutical efficacy and dosage form stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Avinash Phadke, Akihiro Hashimoto, Wei Ma, Lee M. Katrincic
  • Patent number: 11814382
    Abstract: Provided are crystal forms A, B, C and D of a compound of formula (I), and application of the crystal forms in the preparation of drugs for treating ASK1-related diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: FUJIAN AKEYLINK BIOTECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shengbin Zhang, Ning Li, Tao Yu, Yusheng Fu, Jiahu Wu, Chengde Wu
  • Patent number: 11801234
    Abstract: This application describes methods of inhibiting APOL1 and treating APOL1-mediated kidney diseases comprising administering Compound I and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The application also describes pharmaceutical compositions comprising Compound I and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Navita Mallalieu, Ifeatu Egbuna, Brian J. Hare, Alexander Wolfgang Krug, Shu-Pei Wu
  • Patent number: 11795165
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I?), wherein A, R1, R2, T1, T2, T3, T4, L, W, Z, R??, m and n have the meaning according to the claims, can be employed, inter alia, for the treatment of tauopathies and Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Asceneuron SA
    Inventors: Anna Quattropani, Santosh S. Kulkarni, Awadut Gajendra Giri, Grant Wishart, Paul Rakesh
  • Patent number: 11786532
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of Formula I?: or a stereoisomer or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of treating disease by administering or contacting a subject with one or more of the above compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Aligos Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: David Craig McGowan, Pierre Jean-Marie Bernard Raboisson, Koen Vandyck, Jerome Deval, Leonid Beigelman
  • Patent number: 11780804
    Abstract: Provided herein are processes for purifying TCH in a feed stream, such as an adiponitrile process stream. The processes include a first separating step of separating the adiponitrile process stream to form a first overhead stream comprising low-boiling components and high-boiling components and a first bottoms stream comprising high-boiling components. The processes also include a second separating step of separating the first overhead stream in one or more distillation columns to form a lights stream comprising low-boiling components, a heavies stream comprising high-boiling components, and a TCH stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC
    Inventors: Sanjay Dube, Darrick Elmore