Patents by Inventor Barbara C. Potts

Barbara C. Potts 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).

  • Bis-indole pyrroles useful as antimicrobials agents
    Patent number: 7375129
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula I, commonly referred to as bis-indole pyrroles, including isolated naturally-occurring compounds, synthetic and semi-synthetic derivatives thereof having antimicrobial properties and to antimicrobial compositions that include one or more of bis-indole pyrroles and their derivatives or analogs having antimicrobial properties are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods of treating bacterial infections with the disclosed compounds or the disclosed pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Nereus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott S. Mitchell, Kin S. Lam, Jennifer Grodberg, Barbara C. Potts, Ginger Tsueng, Donald J. White, Katherine Anne Reed
  • Anti-bacterial and anti-cancer spiro beta-lactone/gamma-lactams
    Patent number: 7250438
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel spiro beta-lactone/gamma lactams for use in treating bacterial infections and cancer. The compounds are characterized by a terminal electron-withdrawing group such as a nitro group. Screening data shows antimicrobial activity against various bacterial cell lines, particularly gram-positive bacteria, and anti-cancer activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Nereus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Rama Rao Manam, Barbara C. Potts
  • Bis-indole pyrroles useful as antimicrobials agents
    Patent number: 7166634
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula I, commonly referred to as bis-indole pyrroles, including isolated naturally-occurring compounds, synthetic and semi-synthetic derivatives thereof having antimicrobial properties and to antimicrobial compositions that include one or more of bis-indole pyrroles and their derivatives or analogs having antimicrobial properties are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods of treating bacterial infections with the disclosed compounds or the disclosed pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Nereus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott S. Mitchell, Kin S. Lam, Jennifer Grodberg, Barbara C. Potts, Ginger Tsueng, Donald J. White, Katherine Anne Reed