Patents by Inventor Anthony J. Roecker

Anthony J. Roecker 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: 20240076291
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrug thereof. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one compound of Formula (I), and methods of using the compounds of Formula (I) for treatment or prophylaxis of lysosomal storage diseases, neurodegenerative disease, cystic disease, cancer, or a diseases or disorders associated with elevated levels of glucosylceramide (GlcCer), glucosylsphingosine (GlcSph) and/or other glucosylceramide-based glycosphingolipids (GSLs).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Breslin, Mark E. Fraley, H. Marie Loughran, James J. Mulhearn, Anthony J. Roecker, Kathy M. Schirripa, Shawn J. Stachel
  • Publication number: 20240043402
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to tetrahydroquinazoline derivatives of Formula (I) and their use for selectively killing HIV infected GAG-POL expressing cells without concomitant cytotoxicity to HIV naive cells, and for the treatment or prophylaxis of infection by HIV, or for the treatment, prophylaxis or delay in the onset or progression of AIDS or AIDS Related Complex (ARC).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Antonella Converso, David N. Hunter, Abdellatif El Marrouni, Anthony J. Roecker, Anthony W. Shaw, William D. Shipe, Cheng Wang, Deping Wang, Yunlong Zhang
  • Publication number: 20240018140
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Compounds of Formula I: I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrug thereof. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one compound of Formula I, and methods of using the compounds of Formula I for treatment or prophylaxis of lysosomal storage diseases, neurodegenerative disease, cystic disease, cancer, or a diseases or disorders associated with elevated levels of glucosylceramide (GlcCer), glucosylsphingosine (GlcSph) and/or other glucosylceramide-based glycosphingolipids (GSLs).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Melissa C. Ford, Mark E. Fraley, Kristen L.G. Jones, H. Marie Loughran, James J. Mulhearn, Anthony J. Roecker, Kathy M. Schirripa, Ling Tong
  • Publication number: 20230391758
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Compounds of Formula I: and pharmaccutically acceptable salts or prodrug thereof. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one compound of Formula I, and methods of using the compounds of Formula I for treatment or prophylaxis of lysosomal storage diseases, neurodegenerative disease, cystic disease, cancer, or a diseases or disorders associated with elevated levels of glucosylceramide (GlcCer), glucosylsphingosine (GlcSph) and/or other glucosylceramide-based glycosphingolipids (GSLs).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Breslin, Mark E. Fraley, Melissa C. Ford, Kristen L.G. Jones, SR., Anthony J. Roecker, Kathy M. Schirripa, Ling Tong
  • Publication number: 20220305035
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula A, or a salt thereof: Wherein “A1”, R1, R2, R3, R6, and R7 are as defined herein, which compounds have properties for blocking Nav 1.7 ion channels found in peripheral and sympathetic neurons. Also described are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compounds of Formula A or their salts, and methods of treating cough, itch and neuropathic pain disorders using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Roecker, Mark E. Layton, Deping Wang, Xiu Wang, Xuanjia Peng
  • Publication number: 20220119351
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds of formula (I) that are useful as modulators of 7? nAChR, compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds for preventing, treating, or ameliorating disease, particularly disorders of the central nervous system such as cognitive impairments in Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and schizophrenia, as well as for L-DOPA induced-dyskinesia and inflammation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Ian M. Bell, Brian T. Campbell, Brendan M. Crowley, James Fells, Kenneth J. Leavitt, Anthony J. Roecker, Andrew John Harvey, Belinda C. Huff, Dharam Paul, Christophe Morice, Christophe Joseph, Patrick Bazzini, Jean-Marie Contreras, Fabrice Garrido, Aurelie Witzel
  • Patent number: 10968210
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula A, or a salt thereof: Formula (A), wherein: Het, Q and R1A to R4A are defined herein, which compounds have properties for blocking Nav 1.7 ion channels found in peripheral and sympathetic neurons. Also described are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compounds of Formula A or their salts, and methods of treating cough, itch, acute pain and neuropathic pain disorders using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Greshock, James Mulhearn, Anthony J. Roecker, Tianying Jian, Gang Zhou, Liangqin Guo, Walter Won, Ting Zhang, Rajan Anand, John E. Stelmach, Deping Wang, Ronald M. Kim, Mark E. Layton, Christopher S. Burgey, Philippe G. Nantermet
  • Publication number: 20200131167
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula A, or a salt thereof: Formula (A), wherein: Het, Q and R1A to R4A are defined herein, which compounds have properties for blocking Nav 1.7 ion channels found in peripheral and sympathetic neurons. Also described are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compounds of Formula A or their salts, and methods of treating cough, itch, acute pain and neuropathic pain disorders using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Greshock, James Mulhearn, Anthony J. Roecker, Tianying Jian, Gang Zhou, Liangqin Guo, Walter Won, Ting Zhang, Rajan Anand, John E. Stelmach, Deping Wang, Ronald M. Kim, Mark E. Layton, Christopher S. Burgey, Philippe G. Nantermet
  • Patent number: 10519147
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula A, or a salt thereof, where Q, X, R1 and R2 are as defined herein, which compounds have properties for inhibiting Nav 1.7 ion channels found in peripheral and sympathetic neurons. Also described are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compounds of Formula A or their salts, and methods of treating pain (acute, post-operative, neuropathic), or cough or itch disorders using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Greshock, James Mulhearn, Liangqin Guo, Ting Zhang, Deping Wang, Ronald M. Kim, Mark E. Layton, Michael J. Kelly, III, Rajan Anand, Philippe Nantermet, Tianying Jian, Anthony J. Roecker, Walter Won, Gang Zhou
  • Patent number: 10442778
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula A-1, or a salt thereof: Formula A-1, where J, K, Q and R1 are as defined herein, which compounds have properties for inhibiting sodium ion channels found in peripheral and sympathetic neurons. Also described are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compounds of Formula A-1 or their salts, and methods of treating pain (e.g. chronic pain), or cough or itch disorders using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Roecker, Mark E. Layton, Thomas J. Greshock, Joseph E. Pero, Michael J. Kelly, III, Ting Zhang
  • Publication number: 20190233406
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula A, or a salt thereof: wherein R1, R2, and E are defined herein, which compounds have properties for inhibiting Nav 1.7 ion channels found in peripheral and sympathetic neurons. Also described are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compounds of Formula A or their salts, and methods of treating pain disorders, cough, and itch using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Greshock, James Mulhearn, Junying Zheng, Ronald M. Kim, Ting Zhang, Anthony J. Roecker, Walter Won, Philippe Nantermet, Rajan Anand, Gang Zhou, Deping Wang, Liangqin Guo
  • Publication number: 20190092738
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula A-1, or a salt thereof: Formula A-1, where J, K, Q and R1 are as defined herein, which compounds have properties for inhibiting sodium ion channels found in peripheral and sympathetic neurons. Also described are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compounds of Formula A-1 or their salts, and methods of treating pain (e.g. chronic pain), or cough or itch disorders using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Roecker, Mark E. Layton, Thomas J. Greshock, Joseph E. Pero, Michael J. Kelly, III, Ting Zhang
  • Patent number: 10221167
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula A, or a salt thereof: wherein R1, R2, and E are defined herein, which compounds have properties for inhibiting Nav 1.7 ion channels found in peripheral and sympathetic neurons. Also described are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compounds of Formula A or their salts, and methods of treating pain disorders, cough, and itch using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Greshock, James Mulhearn, Junying Zheng, Ronald M. Kim, Ting Zhang, Anthony J. Roecker, Walter Won, Philippe Nantermet, Rajan Anand, Gang Zhou, Deping Wang, Liangqin Guo
  • Publication number: 20180362518
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula A, or a salt thereof, where Q, X, R1 and R2 are as defined herein, which compounds have properties for inhibiting Na 1.7 ion channels found in peripheral and sympathetic neurons. Also described are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compounds of Formula A or their salts, and methods of treating pain (acute, post-operative, neuropathic), or cough or itch disorders using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Greshock, James Mulhearn, Liangqin Guo, Ting Zhang, Deping Wang, Ronald M. Kim, Mark E. Layton, Michael J. Kelly, III, Rajan Anand, Philippe Nantermet, Tianying Jian, Anthony J. Roecker, Walter Won, Gang Zhou
  • Patent number: 9994570
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to bridged diazepane compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors. 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 orexin 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 orexin receptors are involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Thomas S. Reger, Anthony J. Roecker
  • Publication number: 20170320876
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to bridged diazepane compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors. 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 orexin 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 orexin receptors are involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: SCOTT D. KUDUK, THOMAS S. REGER, ANTHONY J. ROECKER
  • Patent number: 9732077
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to diazepane compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the diazepane compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these pharmaceutical compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Thomas S. Reger, Anthony J. Roecker
  • Publication number: 20170174674
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula A, or a salt thereof: wherein R1, R2, and E are defined herein, which compounds have properties for inhibiting Nav 1.7 ion channels found in peripheral and sympathetic neurons. Also described are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compounds of Formula A or their salts, and methods of treating pain disorders, cough, and itch using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Greshock, James Mulhearn, Junying Zheng, Ronald M. Kim, Ting Zhang, Anthony J. Roecker, Walter Won, Philippe Nantermet, Rajan Anand, Gang Zhou, Deping Wang, Liangqin Guo
  • Patent number: 9586968
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula A-a, or a salt thereof: Where “B1” and “R1” through “R5” are as defined herein, which compounds have properties for blocking Nav 1.7 ion channels found in peripheral and sympathetic neurons. Also described are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compounds of Formula A-a or their salts, and methods of treating neuropathic pain disorders using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Mark E. Layton, Anthony J. Roecker, Melissa Egbertson, Kristen L. G. Jones, Dansu Li, Xiu Wang, Xuanjia Peng
  • Publication number: 20170002008
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula A-a, or a salt thereof: Where “B1” and “R1” through “R5” are as defined herein, which compounds have properties for blocking Nav 1.7 ion channels found in peripheral and sympathetic neurons. Also described are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compounds of Formula A-a or their salts, and methods of treating neuropathic pain disorders using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Mark E. Layton, Anthony J. Roecker, Melissa Egbertson, Kristen L. G. Jones, Dansu Li, Xiu Wang, Xuanjia Peng