Patents by Inventor Albert J. Robichaud

Albert J. Robichaud 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: 20230141665
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutically acceptable aqueous solution comprising a neuroactive steroid, a sulfobutyl ether beta cyclodextrin and a buffer; wherein: the solution is a stable solution between a pH of about 3 and about 9, e.g., at room temperature, for at least 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 months; 1, 2, 3 years or more; the buffer is present at a concentration of at least 0.1 mM; or the solution remains substantially free of impurities (e.g., the solution is substantially free of impurities at room temperature for at least 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 months; 1, 2, 3 years or more).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Francesco G. Salituro, Albert J. Robichaud, Paul Steven Watson, William Hunke
  • Patent number: 11124538
    Abstract: Described herein are neuroactive steroids of the Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein R1, R2, Ra, G, X, Y, Z, and n are as defined herein. Such compounds are envisioned, in certain embodiments, to behave as GABA modulators. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound described herein and methods of use and treatment, e.g., such for inducing sedation and/or anesthesia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Sage Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert J. Robichaud, Francesco G. Salituro, Boyd L. Harrison, Gabriel Martinez Botella
  • Patent number: 10577390
    Abstract: Described herein are neuroactive steroids of the Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein (II), A, R1, R2, R3a, R4a, R4b, R5, R7a, and R7b are as defined herein. Such compounds are envisioned, in certain embodiments, to behave as GABA modulators. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of the present invention and methods of use and treatment, e.g., such for inducing sedation and/or anesthesia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Sage Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gabriel Martinez Botella, Francesco G. Salituro, Albert J. Robichaud, Boyd L. Harrison
  • Patent number: 10435431
    Abstract: Provided herein are 3,3-disubstituted 19-nor-steroidal compounds according to Formula (I) and (III): where R1, R2, R3, R3?, R4, R6a, R6a, R11a, and R11b are as defined herein. Compounds of the present invention are contemplated useful for the prevention and treatment of a variety of CNS-related conditions, for example, treatment of sleep disorders, mood disorders, insomnia, anxiety, depression, traumatic brain injury (TBI), stress, and epilepsy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Sage Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ravindra B. Upasani, Benny C. Askew, Boyd L. Harrison, Francesco G. Salituro, Albert J. Robichaud
  • Patent number: 10426837
    Abstract: Described herein are neuroactive steroids of the Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein , A, R1, R2, and R3 are as defined herein. Such compounds are envisioned, in certain embodiments, to behave as GABA modulators. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of the present invention and methods of use, e.g., for treating a subject suffering from a disease or disorder described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Sage Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert J. Robichaud, Gabriel Martinez Botella, Francesco G. Salituro, Boyd L. Harrison
  • Patent number: 10391106
    Abstract: Provided herein are 19-nor C3,3-disubstituted steroids of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; wherein , R1, R2, R3a, R3b, R4a, and R4b are as defined herein, and A is a carbon bound substituted or unsubstituted 5- to 6-membered heteroaryl ring as defined herein. Such compounds are contemplated useful for the prevention and treatment of a variety of CNS-related conditions, for example, treatment of sleep disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, convulsive disorders, disorders of memory and/or cognition, movement disorders, personality disorders, autism spectrum disorders, pain, traumatic brain injury, vascular diseases, substance abuse disorders and/or withdrawal syndromes, and tinnitus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Sage Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gabriel Martinez Botella, Boyd L. Harrison, Albert J. Robichaud, Francesco G. Salituro, Richard T. Beresis
  • Patent number: 10329320
    Abstract: Described herein are neuroactive steroids of the Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein R1, R2, Ra, G, X, Y, Z, and n are as defined herein. Such compounds are envisioned, in certain embodiments, to behave as GABA modulators. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound described herein and methods of use and treatment, e.g., such for inducing sedation and/or anesthesia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Sage Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Albert J. Robichaud, Francesco G. Salituro, Boyd L. Harrison, Gabriel Martinez Botella
  • Patent number: 10323059
    Abstract: Described herein are neuroactive steroids of the Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein R1a and R1b are as defined herein. Such compounds are envisioned, in certain embodiments, to behave as GABA modulators. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of the present invention and methods of use and treatment, e.g., such for inducing sedation and/or anesthesia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Sage Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gabriel Martinez Botella, Boyd L. Harrison, Albert J. Robichaud, Francesco G. Salituro
  • Patent number: 10227375
    Abstract: Compounds are provided according to Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof; wherein R1, R2, R3a, R3b, R4, R5a, R5b, R6a, and R6b are as defined herein. Compounds of the present invention are contemplated useful for the prevention and treatment of a variety of CNS-related conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Sage Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gabriel Martinez Botella, Boyd L. Harrison, Albert J. Robichaud, Francesco G. Salituro
  • Publication number: 20180237470
    Abstract: Compounds are provided according to Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof; wherein R1, R2, R3a, R3b, R4, R5a, R5b, R6a, and R6b are as defined herein. Compounds of the present invention are contemplated useful for the prevention and treatment of a variety of CNS-related conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Applicant: Sage Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gabriel Martinez Botella, Boyd L. Harrison, Albert J. Robichaud, Francesco G. Salituro
  • Publication number: 20180215779
    Abstract: Described herein are neuroactive steroids of the Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein R1a and R1b are as defined herein. Such compounds are envisioned, in certain embodiments, to behave as GABA modulators. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of the present invention and methods of use and treatment, e.g., such for inducing sedation and/or anesthesia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Gabriel Martinez Botella, Boyd L. Harrison, Albert J. Robichaud, Francesco G. Salituro
  • Publication number: 20180141971
    Abstract: Provided herein are 19-nor C3,3-disubstituted steroids of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; wherein , R1, R2, R3a, R3b, R4a, and R4b are as defined herein, and A is a carbon bound substituted or unsubstituted 5- to 6-membered heteroaryl ring as defined herein. Such compounds are contemplated useful for the prevention and treatment of a variety of CNS-related conditions, for example, treatment of sleep disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, convulsive disorders, disorders of memory and/or cognition, movement disorders, personality disorders, autism spectrum disorders, pain, traumatic brain injury, vascular diseases, substance abuse disorders and/or withdrawal syndromes, and tinnitus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Gabriel Martinez Botella, Boyd L. Harrison, Albert J. Robichaud, Francesco G. Salituro, Richard T. Beresis
  • Publication number: 20180037602
    Abstract: Described herein are neuroactive steroids of the Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein R1, R2, Ra, G, X, Y, Z, and n are as defined herein. Such compounds are envisioned, in certain embodiments, to behave as GABA modulators. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound described herein and methods of use and treatment, e.g., such for inducing sedation and/or anesthesia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Albert J. Robichaud, Francesco G. Salituro, Boyd L. Harrison, Gabriel Martinez Botella
  • Publication number: 20170342102
    Abstract: Described herein are neuroactive steroids of the Formula (II): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein A, R1, R2a, R2b, R3a, R3b, R4a, R4b, R5, R6 and are as defined herein. Such compounds are envisioned, in certain embodiments, to behave as GABA modulators. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of the present invention and methods of use and treatment, e.g., such for inducing sedation and/or anesthesia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2015
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: Sage Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gabriel Martinez Botella, Boyd L. Harrison, Albert J. Robichaud, Francesco G. Salituro, Richard T. Beresis
  • Publication number: 20170342103
    Abstract: Provided herein are 3,3-disubstituted 19-nor-steroidal compounds according to Formula (I) and (III): where R1, R2, R3, R3?, R4, R6a, R6a, R11a, and R11b are as defined herein. Compounds of the present invention are contemplated useful for the prevention and treatment of a variety of CNS-related conditions, for example, treatment of sleep disorders, mood disorders, insomnia, anxiety, depression, traumatic brain injury (TBI), stress, and epilepsy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Ravindra B. Upasani, Benny C. Askew, Boyd L. Harrison, Francesco G. Salituro, Albert J. Robichaud
  • Publication number: 20170319695
    Abstract: Described herein are neuroactive steroids of the Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein , A, R1, R2, and R3 are as defined herein. Such compounds are envisioned, in certain embodiments, to behave as GABA modulators. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of the present invention and methods of use, e.g., for treating a subject suffering from a disease or disorder described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Albert J. Robichaud, Gabriel Martinez Botella, Francesco G. Salituro, Boyd L. Harrison
  • Publication number: 20170305960
    Abstract: Compounds are provided according to Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof; wherein R1, R2, R3a, R3b, R4, R5a, R5b, R6a, and R6b are as defined herein. Compounds of the present invention are contemplated useful for the prevention and treatment of a variety of CNS-related conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Gabriel Martinez Botella, Boyd L. Harrison, Albert J. Robichaud, Francesco G. Salituro
  • Publication number: 20170240589
    Abstract: Described herein are neuroactive steroids of the Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein (II), A, R1, R2, R3a, R4a, R4b, R5, R7a, and R7b are as defined herein. Such compounds are envisioned, in certain embodiments, to behave as GABA modulators. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of the present invention and methods of use and treatment, e.g., such for inducing sedation and/or anesthesia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Gabriel Martinez Botella, Francesco G. Salituro, Albert J. Robichaud, Boyd L. Harrison
  • Publication number: 20170233433
    Abstract: Described herein are neuroactive steroids of the Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein, R1, R2a, R2b, R3 and A are as defined herein. Such compounds are envisioned, in certain embodiments, to behave as GABA modulators. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of the present invention and methods of use and treatment, e.g., such for inducing sedation and/or anesthesia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: Sage Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gabriel Martinez Botella, Francesco G. Salituro, Albert J. Robichaud, Boyd L. Harrison
  • Publication number: 20160031930
    Abstract: (3alpha,3beta)-disubstituted 17beta steroidal compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, are provided for the prevention and treatment of a variety of CNS-related conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Gabriel Martinez Botella, Boyd L. Harrison, Albert J. Robichaud, Francesco G. Salituro