Patents by Inventor Bernard Smith

Bernard Smith 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: 20090093525
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula: wherein Ar1, Ar2, R1 and R2 are as defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, methods of using, and methods of preparing the subject compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Daisy Joe Du Bois, David Garrett Loughhead, Hans Maag, Jason Manka, David Bernard Smith, David Nigel Hurst
  • Publication number: 20080152621
    Abstract: 4-Amino-1-((2R,3S,4S,5R)-5-azido-4-hydroxy-5-hydroxymethyl-3-methyl-tetrahydro-furan-2-yl)-1H-pyrimidin-2-one (22) and prodrugs thereof are hepatitis C (HCV) polymerase inhibitors. Also disclosed are compositions and methods for inhibiting HCV and treating HCV-mediated diseases, processes for making the compounds and synthetic intermediates employed in the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Nils-Gunnar Johansson, Genadiy Kalyanov, Joseph Armstrong Martin, David Bernard Smith, Anna Winqvist
  • Patent number: 7378402
    Abstract: 4-Amino-1-((2R,3S,4S,5R)-5-azido-3,4-dihydroxy-5-hydroxymethyl-tetrahydro-furan-2-yl)-1H-pyrimidin-2-one (I:R1=R2=R3=R4=H) and prodrugs thereof are hepatitis C(HCV) polymerase inhibitors. Also disclosed are compositions and methods for inhibiting HCV and treating HCV-mediated diseases, processes for making the compounds and synthetic intermediates employed in the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Roche Palo Alto LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Armstrong Martin, Keshab Sarma, David Bernard Smith, Mark Smith
  • Publication number: 20080064858
    Abstract: A binding partner for the TSH receptor, which binding partner comprises, or is derived from, a human monoclonal or recombinant antibody, or one or more fragments thereof, reactive with the TSH receptor, uses thereof, methods of diagnosis and therapy employing the same, and anti-idiotypic antibodies thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2003
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: Jane Sanders, Jadwiga Furmaniak, Bernard Smith
  • Patent number: 7186840
    Abstract: This invention relates to compounds, which are generally anti-inflammatory and analgesic compounds, and which are represented by Formula I: wherein A is a CH2, CH(OH), C(O), C?NOR4, NR5, O, S, S(O), or S(O)2, and the other substituents are as defined in the specification; or prodrugs, individual isomers, mixtures of isomers, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for their use as therapeutic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Roche Palo Alto LLC
    Inventors: Chris Allen Broka, Woongki Kim, David Bernard Smith, Kevin L. McLaren
  • Publication number: 20060241289
    Abstract: A binding partner for the TSH receptor, which binding partner comprises, or is derived from, a human monoclonal or recombinant antibody, or one or more fragments thereof, reactive with the TSH receptor, uses thereof, methods of diagnosis and therapy employing the same, and anti-idiotypic antibodies thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2003
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Jane Sanders, Jadwiga Furmaniak, Bernard Smith
  • Patent number: 7105666
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing 2-, 6-, 8- and 9-substituted purine compounds from 4,6-dihalo-5-nitro-2-alkyl-pyrimidine compounds in solution or by solid phase techniques. The present process provides for the sequential introduction of amine substituents at the 4- and 6-positions, displacement of an alkylsulfony group at the 2-position of the pyrimidine, reduction of the nitro group and formation of the imidazole portion of the purine compound. Furthermore, the methods of the present invention are ideally suited to the preparation of a library of purine compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Roche Palo Alto LLC
    Inventors: Lars G.J. Hammarström, Nancy Elisabth Krauss, Sharada Shenvi Labadie, David Bernard Smith, Francisco Xavier Talamas
  • Patent number: 7071177
    Abstract: This invention relates to anti-inflammatory and analgesic compounds, especially to certain p-(sulfonyl)phenyl amino derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods for their use, and methods for preparing these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Syntex (U.S.A.) LLC
    Inventors: Nancy Elisabeth Krauss, Taraneh Mirzadegan, David Bernard Smith, Keith Adrian Walker
  • Patent number: 7049325
    Abstract: This invention relates to compounds, which are generally anti-inflammatory and analgesic compounds, and which are represented by Formula I: wherein A is a CH2, CH(OH), C(O), C?NOR4, NR5, O, S, S(O), or S(O)2, and the other substituents are as defined in the specification; or prodrugs, individual isomers, mixtures of isomers, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Syntex (U.S.A.) LLC
    Inventors: Chris Allen Broka, Woongki Kim, David Bernard Smith, Kevin L. McLaren
  • Patent number: 6984637
    Abstract: This invention relates to certain cyclic amine derivatives of Formula (I) that are CCR-3 receptor antagonists, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods for their use and methods for preparing these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: Syntex (U.S.A.) LLC
    Inventors: Leyi Gong, Denis John Kertesz, David Bernard Smith, Francisco Xavier Talamas, Robert Stephen Wilhelm
  • Patent number: 6977265
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula (I): wherein: R1-R5, A, L, and X have any of the values defined in the specification that are CCR-3 receptor antagonists, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods for their use, and methods and intermediates useful for preparing them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: Roche Palo Alto LLC
    Inventors: Daisy Joe Du Bois, Denis John Kertesz, Eric Brian Sjogren, David Bernard Smith, Beihan Wang
  • Publication number: 20050231023
    Abstract: A wheel assembly is provided. The wheel assembly includes a wheel of the kind that may be mounted to a frame of a bicycle. The wheel assembly also has a spinning component mounted with a bearing on to a hub of the wheel. The spinning component has a plurality of radially extending, angularly-spaced components. The spinning component is set in motion when the wheel turns, and continues spinning for a period of time when the wheel is brought to a stop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2005
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Inventors: Bernard Smith, Kirk Hoeppner
  • Publication number: 20050221302
    Abstract: The present invention relates to tissue transglutaminase (tTG), and more particularly to DNA coding for and polypeptides containing, the primary structural conformaion of one or more epitopes of tTG and to the use thereof in the detection of autoantibodies and/or lymphocytes produced in response to tTG.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Powell, Jadwiga Furmaniak, Bernard Smith
  • Patent number: 6942303
    Abstract: A wheel assembly is provided. The wheel assembly includes a wheel of the kind that may be mounted to a frame of a bicycle. The wheel assembly also has a spinning component mounted with a bearing on to a hub of the wheel. The spinning component has a plurality of radially extending, angularly-spaced components. The spinning component is set in motion when the wheel turns, and continues spinning for a period of time when the wheel is brought to a stop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Pacific Coast Wheel Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard Smith, Kirk A. Hoeppner
  • Patent number: 6906073
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula (I): wherein: R1-R4, A, L, and X have any of the values defined in the specification that are CCR-3 receptor antagonists, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods for their use, and methods and intermediates useful for preparing them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Roche Palo Alto LLC
    Inventors: Daisy Joe Du Bois, Denis John Kertesz, Eric Brian Sjogren, David Bernard Smith, Beihan Wang
  • Publication number: 20050118638
    Abstract: The present invention is concerned with epitope regions of a thyrotrophin (TSH) receptor, uses thereof and antibodies thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2002
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Applicant: RSR Limited
    Inventors: Bernard Smith, Jadwiga Furmaniak, Jane Sanders
  • Patent number: 6900336
    Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are generally EP4 receptor agonists and which are represented by Formula I: wherein A is a —CH2—CH2—, or —CH?CH—; B is absent, an aryl, or heteroaryl group; R1 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkylalkyl, heterocyclylalkyl, aryl, arylalkyl or heteroaryl, when B is aryl or heteroaryl and R3, R4, R5 and R6 are not simultaneously hydrogen, or R1 is heterocyclylalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl when B is absent and R3, R4, R5 and R6 are simultaneously hydrogen; and the other substituents are as defined in the specification; or individual isomers, racemic or non-racemic mixtures of isomers, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, methods for their use as therapeutic agents, and methods of preparation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Syntex (U.S.A.) LLC
    Inventors: Todd Richard Elworthy, Tara Mirzadegan, Michael Garret Roepel, David Bernard Smith, Keith Adrian Walker
  • Publication number: 20050062334
    Abstract: A wheel assembly is provided. The wheel assembly includes a wheel of the kind that may be mounted to a frame of a bicycle. The wheel assembly also has a spinning component mounted with a bearing on to a hub of the wheel. The spinning component has a plurality of radially extending, angularly-spaced components. The spinning component is set in motion when the wheel turns, and continues spinning for a period of time when the wheel is brought to a stop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Bernard Smith, Kirk Hoeppner
  • Patent number: 6849657
    Abstract: This invention relates to 8-aza prostanoid analogs which are generally EP4 receptor agonists and are represented by Formula I: wherein Q, B, X, J, Z, A and R1-R6 are as defined, their synthesis and use for treatment of osteoporosis and increasing bone density.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Syntex (U.S.A.) LLC
    Inventors: Todd Richard Elworthy, Michael Garret Roepel, David Bernard Smith
  • Publication number: 20050019837
    Abstract: A method of screening a sample of body fluid obtained from an animal subject for analyte autoantibodies reactive with one or more antigenic molecules selected from pancreatic islet cell antigenic molecules and insulin, or one or more variants, analogues, derivatives or fragments thereof, and a kit for use in such a method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2002
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Bernard Smith, Jadwiga Furmaniak, Michael Powell