Patents by Inventor Adam D. Hughes

Adam D. Hughes has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20130323271
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: where R1, R2, R3, R7, R8, Z, X, b, and c are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds are nitric oxide donors and have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventors: Mathai Mammen, Adam D. Hughes
  • Patent number: 8586536
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: where R1-R6, a, b, and X are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Theravance, Inc.
    Inventors: Roland Gendron, Melissa Fleury, Adam D. Hughes
  • Patent number: 8563512
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: where R1-R6, a, b, and X are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Theravance, Inc.
    Inventors: Cameron Smith, Melissa Fleury, Roland Gendron, Ryan Hudson, Adam D. Hughes
  • Patent number: 8551978
    Abstract: This invention relates to a compound of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Such compounds possess both muscarinic receptor antagonist and ?2 adrenergic receptor agonist activities. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds, and methods of using such compounds as bronchodilating agents to treat pulmonary disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Theravance, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam D. Hughes, Yan Chen, John R. Jacobsen, Eric L. Stangeland, Rose Yen
  • Publication number: 20130261316
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: where R1-R6, a, b, Z, and X are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: THERAVANCE, INC.
    Inventors: Melissa Fleury, Roland Gendron, Adam D. Hughes
  • Publication number: 20130245260
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: where R1, R2a, R2b, R3-R6, a, b, Z, and X are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: THERAVANCE, INC.
    Inventors: Melissa Fleury, Roland Gendron, Adam D. Hughes, Cameron Smith
  • Publication number: 20130237581
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds of formula I: where R1-6 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds of formula I are serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and process and intermediates for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: THERAVANCE, INC.
    Inventors: Eric L. Stangeland, Jane Schmidt, Daisuke Roland Saito, Adam D. Hughes, Lori Jean Patterson
  • Patent number: 8513244
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: where R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and process and intermediates for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Theravance, Inc.
    Inventors: Roland Gendron, Adam D. Hughes
  • Patent number: 8481044
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: where R1-R6, a, b, Z, and X are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Theravance, Inc.
    Inventors: Melissa Fleury, Roland Gendron, Adam D. Hughes
  • Patent number: 8449890
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: where R1, R2a, R2b, R3-R6, a, b, Z, and X are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Theravance, Inc.
    Inventors: Melissa Fleury, Roland Gendron, Adam D. Hughes, Cameron Smith
  • Publication number: 20130109639
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: where R1-R6, a, b, and Z are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventors: Adam D. HUGHES, Erik FENSTER, Melissa FLEURY, Roland GENDRON
  • Publication number: 20120308588
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: where R1, R2, R3, a, R4, R5, and R6 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and process and intermediates for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: THERAVANCE, INC.
    Inventors: Melissa Fleury, Roland Gendron, Adam D. Hughes, Jane Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20120309724
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: where R1, R2, R3, X, R4, R5, and R6 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and process and intermediates for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: THERAVANCE, INC.
    Inventors: Melissa Fleury, Roland Gendron, Adam D. Hughes, Jane Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20120308587
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: where R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and process and intermediates for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: THERAVANCE, INC.
    Inventors: Roland Gendron, Adam D. Hughes
  • Publication number: 20120213807
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: where R1, R2a, R2b, R3-R6, a, b, Z, and X are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: THERAVANCE, INC.
    Inventors: Melissa Fleury, Roland Gendron, Adam D. Hughes, Cameron Smith
  • Publication number: 20120213806
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: where R1-R6, a, b, Z, and X are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: THERAVANCE, INC.
    Inventors: Melissa Fleury, Roland Gendron, Adam D. Hughes
  • Publication number: 20120157386
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: where R1-R6, a, b, and X are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: THERAVANCE, INC.
    Inventors: Cameron SMITH, Melissa FLEURY, Roland GENDRON, Ryan HUDSON, Adam D. HUGHES
  • Publication number: 20120157383
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: where R1-R6, a, b, and X are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: THERAVANCE, INC.
    Inventors: Roland GENDRON, Melissa FLEURY, Adam D. HUGHES
  • Patent number: 8134006
    Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula I: wherein R1 and R2 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate or stereoisomer thereof. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and combinations comprising such compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds, and methods of using such compound to, for example, treat pulmonary disorders, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Theravance, Inc.
    Inventors: Pierre-Jean Colson, Adam D. Hughes, Craig Husfeld, Mathai Mammen, Miroslav Rapta
  • Publication number: 20100137603
    Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula I: wherein R1 and R2 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate or stereoisomer thereof. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and combinations comprising such compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds, and methods of using such compound to, for example, treat pulmonary disorders, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: THERAVANCE, INC.
    Inventors: Pierre-Jean Colson, Adam D. Hughes, Craig Husfeld, Mathai Mammen, Miroslav Rapta