Patents by Inventor Bernd M. Stein

Bernd M. Stein 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).

  • Patent number: 7589119
    Abstract: This invention relates to Benzopyranone Compounds, compositions comprising a Benzopyranone Compound and methods for treating or preventing cancer or inhibiting the growth of a cancer cell or neoplastic cell comprising administering an effective amount of a Benzopyranone Compound. The Benzopyranone Compounds have the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1 is halogen, trifluoromethyl or C1-6 alkyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Signal Pharmaceutical, LLC
    Inventors: Glenn Friedman, Jeffrey McKie, Jonathan Wright, Sophie Perrin-Ninkovic, Bernd M. Stein
  • Patent number: 7435729
    Abstract: Compounds that modulate the estrogen receptor (ER) are disclosed, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing the same. In a specific embodiment, the compounds are selective modulators for ER-? over ER-?. Methods are disclosed for modulating ER-? in cell and/or tissues expressing the same, including cells and/or tissue that preferentially express ER-?. More generally, methods for treating estrogen-related conditions are also disclosed, including conditions such as is breast cancer, testicular cancer, osteoporosis, endometriosis, cardiovascular disease, hypercholesterolemia, prostatic hypertrophy, prostatic carcinomas, obesity, hot flashes, skin effects, mood swings, memory loss, urinary incontinence, hairloss, cataracts, natural hormonal imbalances, and adverse reproductive effects associated with exposure to environmental chemicals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Signal Pharmaceuticals, LLC
    Inventors: Leah Marie Gayo-Fung, Bernd M. Stein
  • Publication number: 20080146648
    Abstract: This invention relates to Benzopyranone Compounds, compositions comprising a Benzopyranone Compound and methods for treating or preventing cancer or inhibiting the growth of a cancer cell or neoplastic cell comprising administering an effective amount of a Benzopyranone Compound. The Benzopyranone Compounds have the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1 is halogen, trifluoromethyl or C1-6 alkyl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: Signal Pharmaceuticals, LLC.
    Inventors: Glenn Friedman, Jeffrey McKie, Jonathan Wright, Sophie Perrin-Ninkovic, Bernd M. Stein
  • Patent number: 7358274
    Abstract: This invention relates to Benzopyranone Compounds, compositions comprising a Benzopyranone Compound and methods for treating or preventing cancer or inhibiting the growth of a cancer cell or neoplastic cell comprising administering an effective amount of a Benzopyranone Compound. The Benzopyranone Compounds have the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1 is halogen, trifluoromethyl or C1-6 alkyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Signal Pharmaceuticals, LLC
    Inventors: Glenn Friedman, Jeffrey McKie, Jonathan Wright, Sophie Perrin-Ninkovic, Bernd M. Stein
  • Patent number: 7351729
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions designed for the treatment, management or prevention of cancer. The methods of the invention comprise the administration of an effective amount of one or more inhibitors of JNK in combination with the administration of an effective amount of one or more other agents useful for cancer therapy. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more inhibitors of JNK in combination with one or more other agents useful for cancer therapy. In particular, the invention is directed to methods of treatment and prevention of cancer by the administration of an effective amount of one or more inhibitors of JNK in combination with standard and experimental chemotherapies, hormonal therapies, bone marrow transplants, stem cell replacement therapies, biological therapies/immunotherapies and/or radiation therapies for treatment or prevention of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Signal Pharmaceuticals, LLC
    Inventors: Bernd M. Stein, John K. Westwick, Bruce W. Ennis
  • Patent number: 7279489
    Abstract: Compounds that modulate the estrogen receptor (ER) are disclosed, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing the same. In a specific embodiment, the compounds are selective for ER-? over ER-?. Methods are disclosed for modulating ER-? in cell and/or tissues expressing the same, including cells and/or tissue that preferentially ER-?. Methods for treating estrogen-related conditions are also disclosed, including conditions such as is breast cancer, testicular cancer, osteoporosis, endometriosis, cardiovascular disease, hypercholesterolemia, prostatic hypertrophy, prostatic carcinomas, obesity, hot flashes, skin effects, mood swings, memory loss, urinary incontinence, hairloss, cataracts, natureal hormonal imbalances, and adverse reproductive effects associated with exposure to environmental chemicals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Signal Pharmaceuticals, LLC
    Inventors: Shripad S. Bhagwat, Leah Marie Gayo-Fung, Bernd M. Stein, Qi Chao, Anthony R. Gangloff, Jeffrey A. McKie, Kenneth D. Rice
  • Patent number: 7091235
    Abstract: This invention relates to Benzopyranone Compounds, compositions comprising a Benzopyranone Compound and methods for treating or preventing cancer or inhibiting the growth of a cancer cell or neoplastic cell comprising administering an effective amount of a Benzopyranone Compound. The Benzopyranone Compounds have the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1 is halogen, trifluoromethyl or C1-6 alkyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Signal Pharmaceuticals, LLC
    Inventors: Glenn Friedman, Jeffrey McKie, Jonathan Wright, Sophie Perrin-Ninkovic, Bernd M. Stein
  • Publication number: 20040225005
    Abstract: This invention relates to Benzopyranone Compounds, compositions comprising a Benzopyranone Compound and methods for treating or preventing cancer or inhibiting the growth of a cancer cell or neoplastic cell comprising administering an effective amount of a Benzopyranone Compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Glenn Friedman, Jeffrey McKie, Jonathan Wright, Sophie Perrin-Ninkovic, Bernd M. Stein
  • Publication number: 20040082575
    Abstract: Compounds that modulate the estrogen receptor (ER) are disclosed, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing the same. In a specific embodiment, the compounds are selective for ER-&bgr; over ER-&agr;. Methods are disclosed for modulating ER-&bgr; in cell and/or tissues expressing the same, including cells and/or tissue that preferentially ER-&bgr;. Methods for treating estrogen-related conditions are also disclosed, including conditions such as is breast cancer, testicular cancer, osteoporosis, endometriosis, cardiovascular disease, hypercholesterolemia, prostatic hypertrophy, prostatic carcinomas, obesity, hot flashes, skin effects, mood swings, memory loss, urinary incontinence, hairloss, cataracts, natureal hormonal imbalances, and adverse reproductive effects associated with exposure to environmental chemicals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Applicant: Signal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Shripad S. Bhagwat, Leah Marie Gayo-Fung, Bernd M. Stein, Qi Chao, Anthony R. Gangloff, Jeffrey A. McKie, Kenneth D. Rice
  • Publication number: 20040067953
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions designed for the treatment, management or prevention of cancer. The methods of the invention comprise the administration of an effective amount of one or more inhibitors of JNK in combination with the administration of an effective amount of one or more other agents useful for cancer therapy. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more inhibitors of JNK in combination with one or more other agents useful for cancer therapy. In particular, the invention is directed to methods of treatment and prevention of cancer by the administration of an effective amount of one or more inhibitors of JNK in combination with standard and experimental chemotherapies, hormonal therapies, bone marrow transplants, stem cell replacement therapies, biological therapies/immunotherapies and/or radiation therapies for treatment or prevention of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventors: Bernd M. Stein, John K. Westwick, Bruce W. Ennis
  • Patent number: 6593322
    Abstract: Compounds that modulate the estrogen receptor (ER) are disclosed, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing the same. In a specific embodiment, the compounds are selective for ER-&bgr; over ER-&agr;. Methods are disclosed for modulating ER-&bgr; in cell and/or tissues expressing the same, including cells and/or tissue that preferentially ER-&bgr;. Methods for treating estrogen-related conditions are also disclosed, including conditions such as is breast cancer, testicular cancer, osteoporosis, endometriosis, cardiovascular disease, hypercholesterolemia, prostatic hypertrophy, prostatic carcinomas, obesity, hot flashes, skin effects, mood swings, memory loss, urinary incontinence, hairloss, cataracts, natureal hormonal imbalances, and adverse reproductive effects associated with exposure to environmental chemicals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Signal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Shripad S. Bhagwat, Leah Marie Gayo-Fung, Bernd M. Stein, Qi Chao, Anthony R. Gangloff, Jeffrey A. McKie, Kenneth D. Rice
  • Patent number: 6436923
    Abstract: Compounds that modulate the estrogen receptor (ER) are disclosed, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing the same. In a specific embodiment, the compounds are selective modulators for ER-&bgr; over ER-&agr;. Methods are disclosed for modulating ER-&bgr; in cell and/or tissues expressing the same, including cells and/or tissue that preferentially express ER-&bgr;. More generally, methods for treating estrogen-related conditions are also disclosed, including conditions such as is breast cancer, testicular cancer, osteoporosis, endometriosis, cardiovascular disease, hypercholesterolemia, prostatic hypertrophy, prostatic carcinomas, obesity, hot flashes, skin effects, mood swings, memory loss, urinary incontinence, hairloss, cataracts, natural hormonal imbalances, and adverse reproductive effects associated with exposure to environmental chemicals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Signal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Shripad S. Bhagwat, Leah M. Gayo-Fung, Bernd M. Stein, Qi Chao, Anthony R. Gangloff, Jeffrey A. McKie, Kenneth D. Rice
  • Patent number: 6372739
    Abstract: Compounds that modulate gene expression through the estrogen receptor (ER) are disclosed having the following structure, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing the same: wherein R1, R2, R3, n and p are as defined here. Methods are also disclosed for modulating ER in cells and/or tissues expressing the same, such as bone, breast, prostate, uterus, CNS or the cardiovascular system. Methods for treating estrogen-related conditions are also disclosed, including conditions such as is breast cancer, osteoporosis, endometriosis, cardiovascular disease, hypercholesterolemia, prostatic hypertrophy, prostatic carcinomas, obesity, hot flashes, skin effects, mood swings, memory loss, and adverse reproductive effects associated with exposure to environmental chemicals or natural hormonal imbalances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: Signal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernd M. Stein, David Wesley Anderson, Leah M. Gayo-Fung, Mary Doubleday, Graziella I. Shevlin, Adam Kois, Sak Khammungkhune, Ravi Kumar Jalluri, Shripad S. Bhagwat, Jeffrey A. McKie
  • Patent number: 6291456
    Abstract: Compounds that modulate gene expression through the estrogen receptor (ER) are disclosed having the following structure, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing the same: wherein R1, R2, R3, n and p are as defined here. Methods are also disclosed for modulating ER in cells and/or tissues expressing the same, such as bone, breast, prostate, uterus, CNS or the cardiovascular system. Methods for treating estrogen-related conditions are also disclosed, including conditions such as is breast cancer, osteoporosis, endometriosis, cardiovascular disease, hypercholesterolemia, prostatic hypertrophy, prostatic carcinomas, obesity, hot flashes, skin effects, mood swings, memory loss, and adverse reproductive effects associated with exposure to environmental chemicals or natural hormonal imbalances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Signal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernd M. Stein, David Wesley Anderson, Leah M. Gayo-Fung, May S. Sutherland, Mary Doubleday, Graziella I. Shevlin, Adam Kois, Sak Khammungkhune, Ravi Kumar Jalluri, Shripad S. Bhagwat, Jeffrey A. McKie