Patents Examined by Zinna Northington Davis
  • Patent number: 10787447
    Abstract: This invention relates to compounds that are agonists of the muscarinic M1 and/or M4 receptor and which are useful in the treatment of diseases mediated by the muscarinic M1 and M4 receptors. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and the therapeutic uses of the compounds. Compounds provided are of formula where Y, R1, R2 and R4 are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Heptares Therapeutics Limited
    Inventors: Giles Albert Brown, Barry John Teobald, Benjamin Gerald Tehan
  • Patent number: 10781207
    Abstract: The invention provides novel chemical compounds useful for treating cancer, or a related disease or disorder thereof, and pharmaceutical composition and methods of preparation and use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: IsoCure Biosciences Inc.
    Inventors: Tinghu Zhang, Jianwei Che
  • Patent number: 10781172
    Abstract: Disclosed are complexes and methods of using the complexes as catalysts for addition of amines to unsaturated electrophiles, as well as novel compounds produced by the disclosed complexes and methods. The disclosed methods may utilize the disclosed complexes as catalysts for adding unprotected primary amines and secondary amines to unsaturated electrophiles in an enantioselective manner to produce novel compounds which may include amino substituted succinimide compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Karl A. Scheidt, Brice Uno
  • Patent number: 10774046
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention include inventive compounds. Other embodiments include compositions (e.g., pharmaceutical compositions) comprising the inventive compound. Still other embodiments of the invention include compositions (e.g., pharmaceutical compositions) for treating, for example, certain diseases using the compounds. Some embodiments include methods of using the inventive compound (e.g., in compositions or in pharmaceutical compositions) for administering and treating (e.g., diseases such as cancer). Further embodiments include methods for making the inventive compounds. Other embodiments include PFKFB4 inhibitors and methods of using the same that can target neoplastic cells, including, such as, mechanisms within those cells that relate to the use of the glycolytic pathway. In other embodiments, small molecule PFKFB4 inhibitors are used to disrupt the kinase domain of PFKFB4 and, in some instances, decrease the glucose metabolism and growth of human cancers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Sucheta Telang, Jason Chesney, John O. Trent, Joseph A. Burlison, Nagaraju Miriyala
  • Patent number: 10774043
    Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula I, wherein each of R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are independently selected from H, OBn, OH, CH2OBn, CH2OH, CH3; R9 is selected from alkyl, substituted alkyl, hydroxyl alkyl, alkenyl, benzyl; process for preparation of N-alkylated glycolactam compounds of Formula I and their use for the synthesis of piperidine alkaloids and their analogues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC & INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH
    Inventors: Asish Kumar Bhattacharya, Hemender Rami Chand
  • Patent number: 10774093
    Abstract: The invention provides synthetic intermediates and synthetic processes that are useful for preparing the antibacterial agent TXA709:
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Taxis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Sanjeevani Ghone, Fu-An Kang, Nareshkumar Jain, Ajit S. Parhi, Ravi Ponnaiah, Anil Kumar Soni, Siva Rami Reddy Athunuri, Thrisulapani Korrakuti, Pullarao Seelam
  • Patent number: 10774058
    Abstract: A process for preparing D-glucaro-6,3-lactone from a salt of D-glucaric acid is provided. The process includes: adding a mineral acid to a pre-cooled solution including a salt of D-glucaric acid, water, and acetone to obtain a crude mixture; allowing the crude mixture to rise to a temperature in a range of ?15° C. to ?35° C. and stirring the crude mixture; filtrating the crude mixture and washing with an acetone and water solvent mixture to obtain a filtrate; concentrating the filtrate under vacuum pressure to obtain a concentrated filtrate having a water content in a range of ?20.0 wt. % to ?40.0 wt. %, relative to an overall weight of the concentrated filtrate; storing the concentrated filtrate at a temperature in a range of ?0° C. to ?5° C., and optionally repeating the concentrating and storing steps to obtain a precipitate comprising D-glucaro-6,3-lactone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Abhijeet Roy, Dominik Ohlmann, Rahul Mulay, Priti Kulkarni, Vijay Narayanan Swaminathan
  • Patent number: 10766909
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing halogenated pyridine derivatives of the formula (II) proceeding from compounds of the formula (I) via intermediates of the formula (IIIa) or (IIIb) where the radicals Q and W are each independently halogen, R2 is halogen or —O-pivaloyl, and Y is halogen, CO2R1 or NO2, where R1 is (C1-C6)-alkyl or (C1-C6)-haloalkyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Bayer CropScience Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Marc Mosrin, Ruediger Fischer, Dominik Hager, Laura Hoffmeister, Nina Kausch-Busies, David Wilcke, Matthieu Willot
  • Patent number: 10766885
    Abstract: A compound having the formula (I): is disclosed. A method of preparing the compound of formula (I) is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: SHAANXI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Xingke Ju, Chengyuan Liang, Bin Tian, Yuzhi Liu, Lei Tian, Gennian Mao, Limei Wang, Yuanyuan He, Yongbo Wang, Jingwen Xu, Dan Yang, Liang Qi, Wenbo Yao, Qianqian Zhao, Han Li
  • Patent number: 10759760
    Abstract: A method for producing a radiofluorinated compound having an aromatic or heteroaromatic ring carrying [18F] fluorine as first substituent, a bonding unit, which can bind to a peptide or peptide mimetic, and a spacer group connected via bond A1 to the bonding unit and via bond A2 to the ring, wherein the bonding unit has second substituent(s) —OH, —CONH, and/or —COOH. The steps include (a) providing a precursor having the ring carrying a substituent Y, bonding unit with the second substituent(s), and spacer group, wherein substituent Y is —N+(R1R2R3), —NO2, —Cl, —Br, —F, or —I, and R1, R2, and R3 are independently C1-C6 alkyl; and (b) reacting the precursor with a [18F] fluoride anion in the presence of an activation salt to the radiofluorinated compound, which has a cation N+(R4R5R6R7) with R4, R5, R6, and R7 being independently C1-C6 alkyl, wherein the substituent Y is replaced by [18F] fluoride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: ABX ADVANCED BIOCHEMICAL COMPOUNDS GMBH
    Inventors: René Martin, René Smits, Ronny Hesse, Alexander Hoepping, Marco Müller, Sandra Hübner
  • Patent number: 10759795
    Abstract: The invention described herein pertains to four series of aza-A-ring indenoisoquinolines, which are inhibitors of topoisomerase IB (Top1), and the processes for preparing said aza-A-ring indenoisoquinolines. Also described are methods for treating cancer in mammals using the described aza-A-ring indenoisoquinoline compounds or pharmaceutical formulations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignees: PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
    Inventors: Mark S. Cushman, Daniel E. Beck, Yves Pommier
  • Patent number: 10759759
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula I, II, and III, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are inhibitors of kallikrein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising such a compound, and methods involving use of the compounds and compositions in the treatment and prevention of acquired or hereditary angioedema, or other diseases and conditions characterized by aberrant kallikrein activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, inc.
    Inventors: Pravin L. Kotian, Yarlagadda S. Babu, V. Satish Kumar, Venkat R. Chintareddy, Weihe Zhang, Lakshminarayana Vogeti
  • Patent number: 10745380
    Abstract: A compound of formula (Ia), (Ib) or (Ic) wherein: n is 1 or 2; RN is H or Me; R1 is optionally one or more halo or methyl groups; R2a and R2b are independently selected from the group consisting of: (i) F; (ii) H; (iii) Me; and (iv) CH2OH; R2c and R2d (if present) are independently selected from the group consisting of: (i) F; (ii) H; (iii) Me; and (iv) CH2OH; R3a and R3b are independently selected from H and Me; R4a is selected from OH, —NH2, —C(?O)NH2, and —CH2OH; R4b is either H or Me; R5 is either H or Me; A is either (i), where R6a is ether; or (ii), where X is selected from CH2, NH and O, one of R7a and R7b is selected from CI and ethoxy and the other of R7a and R7b is H.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: CTXT PTY LTD
    Inventor: Paul Anthony Stupple
  • Patent number: 10745384
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (Ia) or (Ib): or stereoisomers, tautomers, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof, wherein all the variables are as defined herein. These compounds are antagonists to ?V-containing integrins. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and methods of treating a disease, disorder, or condition associated with dysregulation of ?V-containing integrins, such as pathological fibrosis, transplant rejection, cancer, osteoporosis, and inflammatory disorders, by using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Xiang-Yang Ye, Christian L. Morales, Mendi A. Higgins, Eric Mull
  • Patent number: 10745402
    Abstract: The application is directed to compounds of formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, radiolabeled isomers, solvates, or hydrates thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, X, and n are defined as set forth in the specification. The application is also directed to compounds of formulae II, I-a, I-a1, I-a2, I-b, and I-b1 and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, radiolabeled isomers, solvates, and hydrates thereof. The application is also directed to use of Compounds of the present disclosure to treat disorders responsive to the modulation of one or more opioid receptors, or as synthetic intermediates. Certain Compounds of the present disclosure are especially useful for treating pain. In one embodiment, Compounds of the present disclosure exhibit less opioid-induced side effects (such as, euphoria or drug-liking).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Purdue Pharma L.P.
    Inventor: Laykea Tafesse
  • Patent number: 10730837
    Abstract: Provided herein are modified amino acids comprising an azido group, polypeptides, antibodies and conjugates comprising the modified amino acids, and methods of producing the polypeptides, antibodies and conjugates comprising the modified amino acids. The polypeptides, antibodies and conjugates are useful in methods of treatment and prevention, methods of detection and methods of diagnosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: SUTRO BIOPHARMA, INC.
    Inventors: Ryan Stafford, Christopher D. Thanos, Wenjin Yang
  • Patent number: 10730876
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides processes for the preparation of a compound of formula I: or a salt thereof, active on the receptor protein kinases c-Kit and/or c-Fms and/or Flt3. The disclosure also provides compounds and processes for the preparation of the compounds that are synthetic intermediates to the compound of formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignees: Plexxikon Inc., Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited
    Inventors: Prabha N. Ibrahim, Masayoshi Jin, Shinji Matsuura
  • Patent number: 10730855
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a group of novel electrochromic compounds. More specifically, it relates to electrochromic compounds comprising one or several pyridinium rings and the use of these compounds as a variable transmittance medium for the manufacture of an optical article, such as an ophthalmic lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Essilor International
    Inventors: Claudine Biver, Fabien Berit-Debat, Samuel Archambeau, Christopher Gabbutt, Stuart Aiken, Bernard Mark Heron, Thomas David Broadbent
  • Patent number: 10717726
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R23, R24, L, A and B are as defined in claim 1, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed. The compounds of formula (I) possess utility as cytochrome P450 monooxygenase 11A1 (CYP11A1) inhibitors. The compounds are useful as medicaments in the treatment of steroid receptor, particularly androgen receptor, dependent diseases and conditions, such as prostate cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: ORION CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Din Belle, Mikko Mäkelä, Mikko Passiniemi, Pekka Pietikäinen, Petteri Rummakko, Eija Tiainen, Matti Vaismaa, Gerd Wohlfahrt
  • Patent number: 10696702
    Abstract: Propyl-bridged diphosphine compounds, metal complexes of these compounds and the use thereof for alkoxycarbonylation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: EVONIK OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Jiawang Liu, Kaiwu Dong, Robert Franke, Helfried Neumann, Ralf Jackstell, Matthias Beller