Patents by Inventor Ann E. Weber

Ann E. Weber 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: 20040254167
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which are inhibitors of the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme (“DP-IV inhibitors”) and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved, such as diabetes and particularly type 2 diabetes. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compound and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Tesfaye Biftu, Gui-Bai Liang, Xiaoxia Qian, Ann E. Weber, Danqing Dennis Feng
  • Publication number: 20040236102
    Abstract: Compounds having Formula I, including pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof. (I) are inhibitors of the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme (DP-IV), and are useful in the treatment of DP-IV mediated diseases and conditions, such as non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Linda Brockunier, Emma Parmee, Ann E Weber
  • Publication number: 20040176428
    Abstract: Compounds having Formula I, including pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof: (Formula I) are inhibitors of the dipep tidyl peptidase-IV enzyme (DP-IV), and are useful in the treatment of DP-IV mediated diseases and conditions, such as non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Scott D. Edmondson, Emma Parmee, Ann E. Weber, Jinyou Xu
  • Publication number: 20040167133
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which are inhibitors of the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme (“DP-IV inhibitors”) and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved, such as diabetes and particularly type 2 diabetes. 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 the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: Scott D. Edmondson, Michael Fisher, Dooseop Kim, Malcolm Maccoss, Emma R Parmee, Ann E Weber, Jinyou Xu
  • Publication number: 20040106656
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which are inhibitors of the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme (“DP-IV inhibitors”) and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved, such as diabetes and particularly type 2 diabetes. 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 the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventors: Wallace T Ashton, Charles G Caldwell, Hyun O Ok, Emma R Parmee, Ann E Weber
  • Patent number: 6699871
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which are inhibitors of the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme (“DP-IV inhibitors”) and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved, such as diabetes and particularly type 2 diabetes. 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 the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Scott D. Edmondson, Michael H. Fisher, Dooseop Kim, Malcolm Maccoss, Emma R. Parmee, Ann E. Weber, Jinyou Xu
  • Publication number: 20030100563
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which are inhibitors of the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme (“DP-IV inhibitors”) and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved, such as diabetes and particularly type 2 diabetes. 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 the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2002
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Inventors: Scott D. Edmondson, Michael H. Fisher, Dooseop Kim, Malcolm Maccoss, Emma R. Parmee, Ann E. Weber, Jinyou Xu
  • Patent number: 6291491
    Abstract: Amide derivatives are selective &bgr;3 adrenergic receptor agonists with very little &bgr;1 and &bgr;2 adrenergic receptor activity and as such the compounds are capable of increasing lipolysis and energy expenditure in cells. The compounds thus have potent activity in the treatment of Type II diabetes and obesity. The compounds can also be used to lower triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels or raise high density lipoprotein levels or to decrease gut motility. In addition, the compounds can be used to reduced neurogenic inflammation or as antidepressant agents. Compositions and methods for the use of the compounds in the treatment of diabetes and obesity and for lowering triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels or raising high density lipoprotein levels or for increasing gut motility are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Ann E. Weber, Emma R. Parmee, Robert Mathvink, Wallace T. Ashton, Elizabeth M. Naylor
  • Patent number: 6043253
    Abstract: Fused piperidine substituted arylsulfonamides are .beta..sub.3 adrenergic receptor agonists with very little .beta..sub.1 and .beta..sub.2 adrenergic receptor activity and as such the compounds are capable of increasing lipolysis and energy expenditure in cells. The compounds thus have potent activity in the treatment of Type II diabetes and obesity. The compounds can also be used to lower triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels or raise high density lipoprotein levels or to decrease gut motility. In addition, the compounds can be used to reduced neurogenic inflammation or as antidepressant agents. Compositions and methods for the use of the compounds in the treatment of diabetes and obesity and for lowering triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels or raising high density lipoprotein levels or for decreasing gut motility are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Linda Brockunier, Ann E. Weber, Emma R. Parmee
  • Patent number: 6034106
    Abstract: Oxadiazole substituted benzenesulfonamides are selective .beta..sub.3 adrenergic receptor agonists with very little .beta..sub.1 and .beta..sub.2 adrenergic receptor activity and as such the compounds are capable of increasing lipolysis and energy expenditure in cells. The compounds thus have potent activity in the treatment of Type II diabetes and obesity. The compounds can also be used to lower triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels or raise high density lipoprotein levels or to decrease gut motility. In addition, the compounds can be used to reduced neurogenic inflammation or as antidepressant agents. The compounds are prepared by coupling an aminoalkylphenyl-sulfonamide with an appropriately substituted epoxide. Compositions and methods for the use of the compounds in the treatment of diabetes and obesity and for lowering triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels or raising high density lipoprotein levels or for increasing gut motility are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Tesfaye Biftu, Michael H. Fisher, Danqing Dennis Feng, Chan-Hwa Kuo, Gui-Bai Liang, Elizabeth M. Naylor, Ann E. Weber
  • Patent number: 6011048
    Abstract: Thiazole substituted benzenesulfonamides are .beta..sub.3 adrenergic receptor agonists with very little .beta..sub.1 and .beta..sub.2 adrenergic receptor activity and as such the compounds are capable of increasing lipolysis and energy expenditure in cells. The compounds thus have potent activity in the treatment of Type II diabetes and obesity. The compounds can also be used to lower triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels or raise high density lipoprotein levels or to decrease gut motility. In addition, the compounds can be used to reduced neurogenic inflammation or as antidepressant agents. The compounds are prepared by coupling an aminoalkylphenyl-sulfonamide with an appropriately substituted epoxide. Compositions and methods for the use of the compounds in the treatment of diabetes and obesity and for lowering triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels or raising high density lipoprotein levels or for decreasing gut motility are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Mathvink, Emma R. Parmee, Samuel Tolman, Ann E. Weber
  • Patent number: 5714506
    Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## are selective .beta..sub.3 adrenergic receptor agonists with very little .beta..sub.1 and .beta..sub.2 adrenergic receptor activity and as such the compounds are capable of increasing lipolysis and energy expenditure in cells. The compounds thus have potent activity in the treatment of Type II diabetes and obesity. The compounds can also be used to lower triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels or raise high density lipoprotein levels or to decrease gut motility. In addition, the compounds can be used to reduced neurogenic inflammation or as antidepressant agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Michael H. Fisher, Hyun O. Ok, Ann E. Weber
  • Patent number: 5705515
    Abstract: Substituted sulfonamides are selective .beta..sub.3 adrenergic receptor agonists with very little .beta..sub.1 and .beta..sub.2 adrenergic receptor activity and as such the compounds are capable of increasing lipolysis and energy expenditure in cells. The compounds thus have potent activity in the treatment of Type II diabetes and obesity. The compounds can also be used to lower triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels or raise high density lipoprotein levels or to decrease gut motility. In addition, the compounds can be used to reduced neurogenic inflammation or as antidepressant agents. The compounds are prepared by coupling an aminoalkylphenyl-sulfonamide with an appropriately substituted epoxide. Compositions and methods for the use of the compounds in the treatment of diabetes and obesity and for lowering triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels or raising high density lipoprotein levels or for increasing gut motility are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Michael H. Fisher, Elizabeth M. Naylor, Emma R. Parmee, Thomas Shih, Hyun Ok, Ann E. Weber
  • Patent number: 5561142
    Abstract: Substituted sulfonamides are selective .beta..sub.3 adrenergic receptor agonists with very little .beta..sub.1 and .beta..sub.2 adrenergic receptor activity and as such the compounds are capable of increasing lipolysis and energy expenditure in cells. The compounds thus have potent activity in the treatment of Type II diabetes and obesity. The compounds can also be used to lower triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels or raise high density lipoprotein levels or to decrease gut motility. In addition, the compounds can be used to reduced neurogenic inflammation or as antidepressant agents. The compounds are prepared by coupling an aminoalkylphenyl-sulfonamide with an appropriately substituted epoxide. Compositions and methods for the use of the compounds in the treatment of diabetes and obesity and for lowering triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels or raising high density lipoprotein levels or for increasing gut motility are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1996
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Michael H. Fisher, Elizabeth M. Naylor, Dong Ok, Ann E. Weber, Thomas Shih, Hyun Ok
  • Patent number: 5541197
    Abstract: Substituted sulfonamides are selective .beta..sub.3 adrenergic receptor agonists with very little .beta..sub.1 and .beta..sub.2 adrenergic receptor activity and as such the compounds are capable of increasing lipolysis and energy expenditure in cells. The compounds thus have potent activity in the treatment of Type II diabetes and obesity. The compounds can also be used to lower triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels or raise high density lipoprotein levels or to decrease gut motility. In addition, the compounds can be used to reduced neurogenic inflammation or as antidepressant agents. The compounds are prepared by coupling an aminoalkylphenyl-sulfonamide with an appropriately substituted epoxide. Compositions and methods for the use of the compounds in the treatment of diabetes and obesity and for lowering triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels or raising high density lipoprotein levels or for increasing gut motility are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Michael H. Fisher, Elizabeth M. Naylor, Ann E. Weber
  • Patent number: 5451677
    Abstract: Substituted phenylsulfonamides are selective .beta..sub.3 adrenergic receptor agonists with very little .beta..sub.1 and .beta..sub.2 adrenergic receptor activity and as such the compounds are capable of increasing lipolysis and energy expenditure in cells. The compounds thus have potent activity in the treatment of Type II diabetes and obesity. The compounds can also be used to lower triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels or raise high density lipoprotein levels or to decrease gut motility. In addition, the compounds can be used to reduced neurogenic inflammation or as antidepressant agents. The compounds are prepared by coupling an aminoalkylphenyl-sulfonamide with an appropriately substituted alkyl epoxide. Compositions and methods for the use of the compounds in the treatment of diabetes and obesity and for lowering triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels or raising high density lipoprotein levels or for increasing gut motility are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1995
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Michael H. Fisher, Robert J. Mathvink, Hyun O. Ok, Emma R. Parmee, Ann E. Weber
  • Patent number: 5254682
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## are disclosed. These compounds inhibit the angiotensinogen-cleaving action of the natural proteolytic enzyme, renin, and are useful in treating, preventing or managing renin-associated hypertension, hyperaldosteronism, congestive heart failure, and glaucoma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1993
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Daljit S. Dhanoa, Arthur A. Patchett, William J. Greenlee, William H. Parsons, Thomas A. Halgren, Ann E. Weber, Lihu Yang
  • Patent number: 5194605
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## are disclosed. These compounds inhibit the angiotensinogen-cleaving action of the natural proteolytic enzyme, renin, are useful in treating, preventing or managing renin-associated hypertension, hyperaldosteronism, congestive heart failure, and glaucoma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1993
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Greenlee, Ralph A. Rivero, Ann E. Weber, Lihu Yang