Patents by Inventor Andrew W. Stamford

Andrew W. Stamford 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: 20230027198
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating leukemia are disclosed. Acylated 6-aminoindoles, acylated 6-aminopyrrolopyridines and acylated 3-aminopyrrolo[3,2-c]pyridazines of the following formula inhibit ENL/AF9 YEATS and are therefore useful for treating leukemia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Tanweer A. KHAN, Nigel LIVERTON, Yoshiyuki FUKASE, Mayako MICHINO, Andrew W. STAMFORD, Michael W. MILLER, David HUGGINS, Peter MEINKE, David C. ALLIS, Liling WAN, Tammy LADDUWAHETTY, Joseph VACCA
  • Patent number: 10954240
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to substituted certain reversed indazole compounds of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R9, and A are as defined herein, which are potent inhibitors of LRRK2 kinase and useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the LRRK2 kinase is involved, such as Parkinson's Disease. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which LRRK-2 kinase is involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Xing Dai, Kallol Basu, Duane DeMong, Sarah W. Li, Michael Miller, Jack D. Scott, Andrew W. Stamford
  • Publication number: 20210040096
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Fused Tricyclic Heterocyclic Compounds of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Fused Tricyclic Heterocyclic Compound, and methods of using the Fused Tricyclic Heterocyclic Compounds for treating or preventing HIV infection in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Tao Yu, Sherman T. Waddell, Thomas H. Graham, Yonglian Zhang, John A. McCauley, Andrew W. Stamford, Jiaqiang Cai, Zhiqi Qi
  • Patent number: 10822338
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of generic formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof that are believed to be useful as an A2A-receptor antagonist. The invention is further directed to methods of treating a patient (preferably a human) for diseases or disorders in which the A2A-receptor is involved. The invention further involves use of the compounds as an A2A-receptor antagonist and/or inhibitor for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases associated with inhibiting the receptor, which includes central nervous system disorders such as Parkinson's disease. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions which include an effective amount of a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and the use of the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of the invention in the treatment of such diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Amjad Ali, Xianhai Huang, Yeon-Hee Lim, Rongze Kuang, Heping Wu, Rajan Anand, Younong Yu, Edward Metzger, Michael Man-Chu Lo, Pauline C. Ting, Andrew W. Stamford, Paul Tempest
  • Publication number: 20190322666
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Fused Tricyclic Heterocyclic Compounds of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Fused Tricyclic Heterocyclic Compound, and methods of using the Fused Tricyclic Heterocyclic Compounds for treating or preventing HIV infection in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Tao Yu, Sherman T. Waddell, Thomas H. Graham, Yonglian Zhang, John A. McCauley, Andrew W. Stamford, Jiaqiang Cai, Zhiqi Qi
  • Patent number: 10329289
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to 6,7-dihydro-5H-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyridine-5-one compounds which are allosteric modulators of the M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Jianming Bao, Xiaolei Gao, Sandra L. Knowles, Chunsing Li, Michael Man-Chu Lo, Robert D. Mazzola, Jr., Debra L. Ondeyka, Andrew W. Stamford, Fengqi Zhang
  • Patent number: 10233193
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Fused Tricyclic Heterocycle Derivatives of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, B, X, Y, m, R1, R2, R3, R3, R3, R4, R5 and R9 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Fused Tricyclic Heterocycle Derivative, and methods of using the Fused Tricyclic Heterocycle Derivatives for treating or preventing HIV infection in a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Tao Yu, Thomas H. Graham, Sherman T. Waddell, John A. McCauley, Andrew W. Stamford, John M. Sanders, Lihong Hu, Jiaqiang Cai, Lianyun Zhao
  • Publication number: 20190062331
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to 6,7-dihydro-5H-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyridine-5-one compounds which are allosteric modulators of the M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: JIANMING BAO, XIAOLEI GAO, SANDRA L. KNOWLES, CHUNSING LI, I, MICHAEL MAN-CHU LO, ROBERT D. MAZZOLA, JR., DEBRA L. ONDEYKA, ANDREW W. STAMFORD, FENGQI ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20180362530
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of generic formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof that are believed to be useful as an A2A-receptor antagonist. The invention is further directed to methods of treating a patient (preferably a human) for diseases or disorders in which the A2A-receptor is involved. The invention further involves use of the compounds as an A2A-receptor antagonist and/or inhibitor for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases associated with inhibiting the receptor, which includes central nervous system disorders such as Parkinson's disease. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions which include an effective amount of a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and the use of the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of the invention in the treatment of such diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Amjad Ali, Xianhai Huang, Yeon-Hee Lim, Rongze Kuang, Heping Wu, Rajan Anand, Younong Yu, Edward Metzger, Michael Man-Chu LO, Pauline C. Ting, Andrew W. Stamford, Paul Tempest
  • Patent number: 10093683
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more compounds of Formula (I), and methods for using the compounds of Formula (I) for treating or preventing thromboses, embolisms, hypercoagulability or fibrotic changes. The compounds are selective Factor XIa inhibitors or dual inhibitors of Factor XIa and plasma kallikrein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Yeon-Hee Lim, Zhuyan Guo, Amjad Ali, Scott D. Edmondson, Weiguo Liu, Gioconda V. Gallo-Etienne, Heping Wu, Ying-Duo Gao, Andrew W. Stamford, Younong Yu, Nancy J. Kevin, Rajan Anand, Deyou Sha, Santhosh F. Neelamkavil, Zahid Hussain, Puneet Kumar, Remond Moningka, Joseph L. Duffy, Jiayi Xu, Yu Jiang, Anjan Chakrabarti, Hiroki Sone
  • Publication number: 20180230152
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to substituted certain reversed indazole compounds of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R9, and A are as defined herein, which are potent inhibitors of LRRK2 kinase and useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the LRRK2 kinase is involved, such as Parkinson's Disease. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which LRRK-2 kinase is involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Xing Dai, Kallol Basu, Duane DeMong, Sarah W. Li, Michael Miller, Jack D. Scott, Andrew W. Stamford
  • Publication number: 20180194774
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Fused Tricyclic Heterocycle Derivatives of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, B, X, Y, m, R1, R2, R3, R3, R3, R4, R5 and R9 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Fused Tricyclic Heterocycle Derivative, and methods of using the Fused Tricyclic Heterocycle Derivatives for treating or preventing HIV infection in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Tao Yu, Thomas H. Graham, Sherman T. Waddell, John A. McCauley, Andrew W. Stamford, John M. Sanders, Lihong Hu, Jiaqiang Cai, Lianyun Zhao
  • Publication number: 20180099967
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Fused Tricyclic Heterocyclic Compounds of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Fused Tricyclic Heterocyclic Compound, and methods of using the Fused Tricyclic Heterocyclic Compounds for treating or preventing HIV infection in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Tao Yu, Sherman T. Waddell, Thomas H. Graham, Yonglian Zhang, John A. McCauley, Andrew W. Stamford, Jiaqiang Cai, Zhiqi Qi
  • Patent number: 9868738
    Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides certain C-6 spirocarbocyclic iminothiadiazine compounds, including compounds Formula (I) or a tautomer thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds and said tautomers, wherein R1A, R1B, R2, RA, ring A, RA, m, L1, RL, ring C, RC, and p are as defined herein. The novel compounds of the invention are useful as BACE inhibitors and/or for the treatment and prevention of various pathologies related thereto. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more such compounds (alone and in combination with one or more other active agents), and methods for their preparation and use, including for the possible treatment of Alzheimer's disease, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Kun Liu, Shuwen He, Jared N. Cumming, Andrew W. Stamford
  • Publication number: 20170247377
    Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides certain C-6 spirocarbocyclic iminothiadiazine compounds, including compounds Formula (I) or a tautomer thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds and said tautomers, wherein R1A, R1B, R2, RA, ring A, RA, m, L1, RL, ring C, RC, and p are as defined herein. The novel compounds of the invention are useful as BACE inhibitors and/or for the treatment and prevention of various pathologies related thereto. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more such compounds (alone and in combination with one or more other active agents), and methods for their preparation and use, including for the possible treatment of Alzheimer's disease, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Kun Liu, Shuwen He, Jared N. Cumming, Andrew W. Stamford
  • Publication number: 20170240539
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cyclic sulfonamide derivatives of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Andrew W. Stamford, Zhi-Qiang Yang, Milana Maletic, Senlin Cai, Xiaobang Duan, Jianhua Cao
  • Publication number: 20170233382
    Abstract: This invention provides processes for the preparation of verubecestat (Compound of Formula (I)), a potent inhibitor of BACE-1 and BACE-2. In addition, the invention provides certain synthetic intermediates which are useful, among other things, for the preparation of the Compound of Formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Steven P. Miller, Carmela Molinaro, David Thaisrivongs, Feng Xu, Richard Desmond, Hongming Li, Qinghao Chen, Andrew W. Stamford, Zhiguo Jake Song, Lushi Tan
  • Publication number: 20170190701
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Fused Tricyclic Heterocyclic Compounds of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Fused Tricyclic Heterocyclic Compound, and methods of using the Fused Tricyclic Heterocyclic Compounds for treating or preventing HIV infection in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Tao Yu, Sherman T. Waddell, Thomas H. Graham, Yonglian Zhang, John A. McCauley, Andrew W. Stamford, Jiaqiang Cai, Zhiqi Qi
  • Publication number: 20170183342
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to 6,7-dihydro-5H-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyridine-5-one compounds which are allosteric modulators of the M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: JIANMING BAO, XIAOLEI GAO, SANDRA L. KNOWLES, CHUNSING LI, I, MICHAEL MAN-CHU LO, ROBERT D. MAZZOLA, Jr., DEBRA L. ONDEYKA, ANDREW W. STAMFORD, FENGQI ZHANG
  • Patent number: 9687494
    Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides certain iminothiadiazine dioxide compounds, including compounds Formula (I): (I) and include stereoisomers thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds stereoisomers, wherein each of R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R9, ring A, ring B, m, n, p, -L1-, L2-, and L3- is selected independently and as defined herein. The novel iminothiadiazine dioxide compounds of the invention have surprisingly been found to exhibit properties which are expected to render them advantageous as BACE inhibitors and/or for the treatment and prevention of various pathologies related to ?-amyloid (A?) production. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more such compounds (alone and in combination with one or more other active agents), and methods for their preparation and use in treating pathologies associated with amyloid beta (A?) protein, including Alzheimers disease, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Jack D. Scott, Andrew W. Stamford, Eric J. Gilbert, Jared N. Cumming, Ulrich Iserloh