Patents Examined by Nizal S. Chandrakumar
  • Patent number: 11845729
    Abstract: Intermediates and methods are provided for the preparation of selected C5aR antagonist compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: CHEMOCENTRYX, INC.
    Inventors: Pingchen Fan, Jaroslaw Kalisiak, Antoni Krasinski, Rebecca M. Lui, Jay Powers, Sreenivas Punna, Hiroko Tanaka, Penglie Zhang
  • Patent number: 11839659
    Abstract: Disclosed are proteolysis-targeting chimeric molecules (PROTACs) that induce degradation of IDO protein. The disclosed PROTACs typically include a first targeting moiety that binds to IDO (MIDO). The first targeting moiety typically is linked via a bond or a linker (L) to a second targeting moiety that binds to an E3 ubiquitin ligase (ME3). As such, the disclosed PROTACS may be described as having a formula MIDO-L-ME3 or ME3-L-MIDO.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Gary E. Schiltz, Derek A. Wainwright
  • Patent number: 11840515
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for obtaining N-(4-fluorobenzyl)-N-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-N-(4-(2-methylpropyloxy)phenylmethyl) carbamide (pimavanserin) comprising the step of contacting an intermediate according to Formula (A) or a salt thereof, with an intermediate Formula B, or a salt thereof, to produce pimavanserin or a salt thereof wherein Y is —ORi or —NR2aR2b; R3 is hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted heteroalicyclyl, R4 is substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl; X is —OR22 or —NR23R24; (wherein R22 is hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted C1-6alkyl and one of R23 and R24 is hydrogen and the other is hydrogen or N-methylpiperidin-4-yl); and R21 is —OCH2CH(CH3)2 or F; Also disclosed herein is the tartrate salt of N-(4-fluorobenzyl)-N-(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)-N?-(4-(2-methylpropyloxy)phenylmethyl) carbamide and methods for obtaining the salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Marlon Carlos, Sagun Tandel, Roger Olsson, Mikael Hillgren, Matthew J. Fleming, Andreas Philipp Boudier, Beat T. Weber
  • Patent number: 11832613
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds and compositions for nematode treatment. In particular, disclosed are compounds of formula (I), a method of treating a plant or a growing media for a nematode with compounds of formula (II), compositions, and methods of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Joel Robert Coats, James Scott Klimavicz, Jefferson De Oliveira Barizon, Gregory Lee Tylka
  • Patent number: 11834436
    Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof: which inhibit the Apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1 (ASK-1), which is associated with autoimmune disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, inflammatory diseases, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for administration to a subject suffering from ASK-1 related disease. The invention also relates to methods of treating an ASK-1 related disease in a subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds of the present invention. The present invention specifically relates to methods of treating ASK-1 associated with hepatic steatosis, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Guoqiang Wang, Ruichao Shen, Brett Granger, Jing He, Xuechao Xing, Yong He, Jiang Long, Jun Ma, Bin Wang, Yat Sun Or
  • Patent number: 11834411
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel fused bicyclic alkylene linked imidodicarbonimidic diamides. In particular, described herein are N-[2-(indol-3-yl)alkylene]-linked imidodicarbonimidic diamides and N-[2-(pyrrolopyridin-3-yl)alkylene]-linked imidodicarbonimidic diamides (compound of formula (I) or formula (II)), and uses therefor. The compounds of the present invention are believed to be organic cation transporter selective compounds, useful for the treatment of diseases and conditions caused by reduced activity of 5? adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: NovaTarg, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Batchelor, Jeffery E. Cobb, Kristjan S. Gudmundsson, Brad R. Henke, Francis X. Tavares
  • Patent number: 11833208
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds that induce selective polo-like kinase 1 (PLK1) degradation. Specifically, the present invention provides a bifunctional compound in which a PLK1 binding moiety and an E3 ubiquitin ligase-binding moiety are linked by a chemical linker. The present invention provides the compound, a method for preparing the same, and the use thereof. The compounds may be effectively utilized for preventing or treating PLK1 related diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: UPPTHERA, INC.
    Inventors: Si Woo Choi, Soo Hee Ryu, Ji Hoon Ryu, San Ha Son, Hwa Jin Lee, Seong Hoon Kim, Boas Nam, Im Suk Min, Hye Guk Ryu, Keum Young Kang
  • Patent number: 11827622
    Abstract: The present invention relates to crystalline polymorphs of imidacloprid for effective pest management strategies at lower dosages. The present invention further relates to processes of preparing the crystalline polymorphs, and to methods of controlling pests using the novel crystalline polymorphs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Xiaolong Zhu, Jingxiang Yang, Chunhua T. Hu, Michael D. Ward, Bart Kahr
  • Patent number: 11826364
    Abstract: The present invention discloses isoquinolines and 1H-2-Benzopyranes and their use in the treatment and prevention in epilepsy and other seizures. The present invention further discloses methods to screen isoquinoline- and 1H-2-Benzopyran-like molecules as pharmaceutically active compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignees: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Technical University of Denmark
    Inventors: Daniëlle Copmans, Alexander Crawford, Peter De Witte, Camila Esguerra, Sara Kildgaard, Thomas Ostenfeld Larsen, Annelii Ny
  • Patent number: 11819481
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea utilizing hydrogel compositions comprising drug amphiphiles with TRPM 7 antagonists for use in a subject, including use on the carotid body of a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Vsevolod Polotsky, Honggang Cui, Roxana Elena Mitrut, Mi-kyung Shin
  • Patent number: 11819503
    Abstract: The invention relates to the therapeutic use of olorofim, 2-(1,5-dimethyl-3-phenyl-1H-pyrrol-2-yl)-N-(4-(4-(5-fluoropyrimidin-2-yl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-2-oxoacetamide in the prevention and treatment of a fungal infection caused by a Coccidioides species.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignees: F2G Ltd
    Inventors: Derek Law, John H. Rex, Michael Birch, Nathan P. Wiederhold, Thomas F. Patterson
  • Patent number: 11820774
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions of the invention comprise functionalized lactone derivatives having a disease-modifying action in the treatment of diseases associated with dysregulation of sigma-2 receptor activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Temple University—Of The Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Benjamin E. Blass, Daniel J. Canney, Kevin M. Blattner
  • Patent number: 11801256
    Abstract: A method of enhancing positive effects of a psychedelic, by pretreating an individual with an antidepressant, administering a psychedelic to the individual, and inducing a more positive psychological state in the individual with the antidepressant-psychedelic combination compared with the psychedelic alone. A method of enhancing positive effects of a psychedelic, by inhibiting serotonin transport in an individual, increasing levels of endogenous monoamines in the individual, and stimulating 5-HT2A receptors in the individual. A composition including an antidepressant and a psychedelic in the same dosage form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Universitätsspital Basel
    Inventors: Matthias Emanuel Liechti, Anna Margarete Becker
  • Patent number: 11793779
    Abstract: 2-Hydroxy-isocaproic acid (HICA), or an ester or amide derivative, an enantiomer or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in prevention and/or treatment of a disease or condition involving degradation of cartilage and/or disruption of cartilage homeostasis and/or integrity is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Salarusta Oy
    Inventors: Timo Sorsa, Taina Tervahartiala, Tuomo Karila, Beniamin Cohen
  • Patent number: 11793817
    Abstract: This invention relates to compounds that are agonists of the muscarinic M1 receptor and which are useful in the treatment of muscarinic M1 receptor mediated diseases. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and the therapeutic uses of the compounds. Compounds provided are of formula I, where n is 1 or 2; p is 0, 1 or 2; q is 0, 1 or 2; and R1-R6 are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Heptares Therapeutics Limited
    Inventors: Miles Stuart Congreve, Giles Albert Brown, Julie Elaine Cansfield, Benjamin Gerald Tehan
  • Patent number: 11787946
    Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to the synthesis and use of fluorophores. It is more specifically directed to the synthesis and use of deuterated fluorophores. In one case, the present invention provides a compound of the structure shown in FIG. 44.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Howard Hughes Medical Institute
    Inventors: Luke Lavis, Jonathan B. Grimm
  • Patent number: 11779016
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a solution for resisting destruction of living plants and a related method. A solution including a buffered amine oxide admixed with at least one material selected from the group consisting of insecticides and fungicides is applied to the living plant and provides a synergistically effective greater resistance to living plant deterioration than any of the individual buffered amine oxide, insecticides and fungicides achieve. A related method is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: KOP-COAT, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald W. Clawson, Jr., Hans A. Ward, Kenneth A. Cutler, Cameron R. Scott
  • Patent number: 11779584
    Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to alpha polyglutamated pemetrexed, formulations containing liposomes filled with alpha polyglutamated pemetrexed, methods of making the alpha polyglutamated pemetrexed and liposome containing formulations, and methods of using polyglutamated alpha polyglutamated pemetrexed and liposome containing formulations to treat hyperproliferative disorders (e.g., cancer) and disorders of the immune system (e.g., an autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: L.E.A.F. HOLDINGS GROUP LLC
    Inventors: Clet Niyikiza, Victor Mandla Moyo
  • Patent number: 11779563
    Abstract: Oral cannabinoid pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating sleep disorders using the oral cannabinoid pharmaceutical compositions are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Curio IP, LLC
    Inventors: Edward M. Rudnic, Michael Bronfein
  • Patent number: 11780815
    Abstract: Disclosed herein, inter alia, are compositions and methods for inhibiting DNA2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignees: City of Hope, California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Binghui Shen, Judith Campbell, Li Zheng, Hongzhi Li, David Horne, Jun Xie, Kenneth Karanja