Patents by Inventor Brandon M. Taoka
Brandon M. Taoka 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).
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Publication number: 20240124451Abstract: Novel compounds of the structural formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are inhibitors of NLRP3 and may be useful in the treatment, prevention, management, amelioration, control and suppression of diseases mediated by NLPR3. The compounds of the present invention may be useful in the treatment, prevention or management of diseases, disorders and conditions mediated by NLRP3 such as, but not limited to, gout, pseudogout, CAPS, NASH fibrosis, heart failure, idiopathic pericarditis, atopic dermatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease and traumatic brain injury.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLCInventors: Donna A.A.W. Hayes, Prabha Karnachi, Madeleine Eileen Kieffer, Kyle S. McClymont, Rohan Rajiv Merchant, Essam Metwally, Anilkumar G. Nair, Ning Qi, Jillian Rose Sanzone, Nunzio Sciammetta, Emma H. Southgate, Zheng Tan, Brandon M. Taoka
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Publication number: 20230286958Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more said compounds, and methods for using said compounds for treating or preventing one or more disease states that could benefit from inhibition of plasma kallikrein, including hereditary angioedema, uveitis, posterior uveitis, wet age related macular edema, diabetic macular edema, diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion. The compounds are selective inhibitors of plasma kallikrein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2021Publication date: September 14, 2023Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLCInventors: Salman Jabri, Anthony Ken Ogawa, Christopher J. Sinz, Jacqueline D. Hicks, Alan C. Cheng, Ying-Duo Gao, Song Yang, Jianming Bao, Donna A. A. W. Hayes, Simon B. Lang, Brandon M. Taoka, Maoqun Tian, Galen Paul Shearn-Nance, Rongze Kuang, Matthew J. Lombardo, Zhicai Wu, Zhiqiang Zhao
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Patent number: 11702430Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I), and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein R1, R2, R3, R5, R6, R8, R9, A, X1, X2, and X3 are defined herein, that may be useful as inductors of type I interferon production, specifically as STING active agents, are provided. Also provided are compositions comprising such compounds, processes for the synthesis of such compounds, and to uses of such compounds, including administration of such compounds to induce immune response, to induce STING-dependent type I interferon production, and/or to treat a cell proliferation disorder, such as cancer.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2019Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLCInventors: Michael D. Altman, Brandon D. Cash, Jared N. Cumming, Duane E. DeMong, Andrew M. Haidle, James P. Jewell, Matthew A. Larsen, Min Lu, Ryan D. Otte, Brandon M. Taoka, Benjamin Wesley Trotter, Quang T. Truong
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Patent number: 11008338Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides certain C5-C6-oxacyclic fused iminothiazine dioxide compounds bearing an ether linker, including compounds Formula (I): or a tautomer thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds and said tautomers, wherein R1, R2, R3, RA, ring A, m, n, -L1-, ring B, RB, and p are as defined herein. The novel compounds of the invention are useful as BACE inhibitors and/or for the treatment and prevention of various pathologies related thereto. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more such compounds (alone and in combination with one or more other active agents), and methods for their preparation and use, including for the possible treatment of Alzheimer's disease, are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2020Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Wen-Lian Wu, Jared N. Cumming, Brandon M. Taoka, Xing Dai
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Publication number: 20210009608Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I), and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein R1, R2, R3, R5, R6, R8, R9, A, X1, X2, and X3 are defined herein, that may be useful as inductors of type I interferon production, specifically as STING active agents, are provided. Also provided are compositions comprising such compounds, processes for the synthesis of such compounds, and to uses of such compounds, including administration of such compounds to induce immune response, to induce STING-dependent type I interferon production, and/or to treat a cell proliferation disorder, such as cancer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2019Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Michael D. Altman, Brandon D. Cash, Jared N. Cumming, Duane E. DeMong, Andrew M. Haidle, James P. Jewell, Matthew A. Larsen, Min Lu, Ryan D. Otte, Brandon M. Taoka, Benjamin Wesley Trotter, Quang T. Truong
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Publication number: 20200216466Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides certain C5-C6-oxacyclic fused iminothiazine dioxide compounds bearing an ether linker, including compounds Formula (I): or a tautomer thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds and said tautomers, wherein R1, R2, R3, RA, ring A, m, n, -L1-, ring B, RB, and p are as defined herein. The novel compounds of the invention are useful as BACE inhibitors and/or for the treatment and prevention of various pathologies related thereto. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more such compounds (alone and in combination with one or more other active agents), and methods for their preparation and use, including for the possible treatment of Alzheimer's disease, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2020Publication date: July 9, 2020Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Wen-Lian Wu, Jared N. Cumming, Brandon M. Taoka, Xing Dai
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Patent number: 10689401Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides certain C5-C6-oxacyclic fused iminothiazine dioxide compounds bearing an ether linker, including compounds Formula (I) or a tautomer thereof and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds and said tautomers, wherein R1, R2, R3, RA, ring A, m, n, -L1-, ring B, RB, and p are as defined herein. The novel compounds of the invention are useful as BACE inhibitors and/or for the treatment and prevention of various pathologies related thereto. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more such compounds (alone and in combination with one or more other active agents), and methods for their preparation and use, including for the possible treatment of Alzheimer's disease, are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2017Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Wen-Lian Wu, Jared N. Cumming, Brandon M. Taoka, Xing Dai
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Patent number: 10414774Abstract: Described herein are compounds of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds of Formula I act as Cyp8b1 inhibitors and can be useful in preventing, treating or acting as a remedial agent for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Jared N. Cumming, Kevin D. Dykstra, Alan Hruza, Derun Li, Hong Liu, Haiqun Tang, Brandon M. Taoka, Andreas Verras, Shawn P. Walsh, Wen-Lian Wu
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Patent number: 10414775Abstract: Described herein are compounds of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds of Formula I act as Cyp8b1 inhibitors and can be useful in preventing, treating or acting as a remedial agent for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: John P. Caldwell, Mary Ann Caplen, Jared N. Cumming, Kevin D. Dykstra, Alan Hruza, Claire Lankin, Derun Li, Hong Liu, Amy McCracken, Brian McKittrick, Ashwin Rao, Jayaram Tagat, Haiqun Tang, Brandon M. Taoka, Andreas Verras, Shawn P. Walsh, Wen-Lian Wu, Tianyuan Zhang
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Publication number: 20190218224Abstract: Described herein are compounds of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds of Formula I act as Cyp8b1 inhibitors and can be useful in preventing, treating or acting as a remedial agent for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2017Publication date: July 18, 2019Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: John P. Caldwell, Mary Ann Caplen, Jared N. Cumming, Kevin D. Dykstra, Alan Hruza, Claire Lankin, Derun Li, Hong Liu, Amy McCracken, Brian McKittrick, Ashwin Rao, Jayaram Tagat, Haiqun Tang, Brandon M. Taoka, Andreas Verras, Shawn P. Walsh, Wen-Lian Wu, Tianyuan Zhang
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Publication number: 20190218223Abstract: Described herein are compounds of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds of Formula I act as Cyp8b1 inhibitors and can be useful in preventing, treating or acting as a remedial agent for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2017Publication date: July 18, 2019Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Jared N. Cumming, Kevin D. Dykstra, Alan Hruza, Derun Li, Hong Liu, Haiqun Tang, Brandon M. Taoka, Andreas Verras, Shawn P. Walsh, Wen-Lian Wu
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Publication number: 20190016734Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides certain C5-C6-oxacyclic fused iminothiazine dioxide compounds bearing an ether linker, including compounds Formula (I) or a tautomer thereof and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds and said tautomers, wherein R1, R2, R3, RA, ring A, m, n, -L1-, ring B, RB, and p are as defined herein. The novel compounds of the invention are useful as BACE inhibitors and/or for the treatment and prevention of various pathologies related thereto. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more such compounds (alone and in combination with one or more other active agents), and methods for their preparation and use, including for the possible treatment of Alzheimer's disease, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2017Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Wen-Lian Wu, Jared N. Cumming, Brandon M. Taoka, Xing Dai
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Patent number: 9732088Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides certain C2-carbocyclic iminothiazine dioxide compounds, including compounds Formula (I); or a tautomers thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds and said tautomers, wherein R1, R2, ring A, RA, m, ring B, RB, n, ring C, RC and p are as defined herein. The novel compounds of the invention are useful as BACE inhibitors and/or for the treatment and prevention of various pathologies related thereto. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more such compounds (alone and in combination with one or more other active agents), and methods for their preparation and use, including for the possible treatment of Alzheimer's disease, are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Shawn P. Walsh, Jared N. Cumming, Shuwen He, Brandon M. Taoka, Quang T. Truong, Wen-Lian Wu
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Publication number: 20170114065Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides certain C2-carbocyclic iminothiazine dioxide compounds, including compounds Formula (I); or a tautomers thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds and said tautomers, wherein R1, R2, ring A, RA, m, ring B, RB, n, ring C, RC and p are as defined herein. The novel compounds of the invention are useful as BACE inhibitors and/or for the treatment and prevention of various pathologies related thereto. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more such compounds (alone and in combination with one or more other active agents), and methods for their preparation and use, including for the possible treatment of Alzheimer's disease, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2015Publication date: April 27, 2017Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Shawn P. Walsh, Jared N. Cumming, Shuwen He, Brandon M. Taoka, Quang T. Truong, Wen-Lian Wu
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Patent number: 9376418Abstract: The invention provides certain substituted pyridines of the Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, Rcy, Cy, and t are as defined herein. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using the compounds for treating diseases or conditions mediated by Spleen Tyrosine Kinase (Syk) kinase.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2013Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Merck Canada Inc.Inventors: Andrew M. Haidle, Sandra Lee Knowles, Solomon D. Kattar, Denis Deschenes, Jason Burch, Joel Robichaud, Matthew Christopher, Michael D. Altman, James P. Jewell, Alan B. Northrup, Marc Blouin, John Michael Ellis, Hua Zhou, Christian Fischer, Adam J. Schell, Michael H. Reutershan, Brandon M. Taoka, Anthony Donofrio
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Patent number: 9242984Abstract: The present invention provides novel pyrazole derivatives of formula I which are potent inhibitors of spleen tyrosine kinase, and are useful in the treatment and prevention of diseases mediated by said enzyme, such as asthma, COPD, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Merck Canada Inc.Inventors: Michelle R. Machacek, Michael D. Altman, Eric T. Romeo, Dilrukshi Vitharana, Brandon Cash, Tony Siu, Hua Zhou, Matthew Christopher, Solomon D. Kattar, Andrew M. Haidle, Kaleen Konrad Childers, Matthew L. Maddess, Michael H. Reutershan, Yves Ducharme, David J. Guerin, Kerrie Spencer, Christian Beaulieu, Vouy Linh Truong, Daniel Guay, Alan B. Northrup, Brandon M. Taoka, Jongwon Lim, Christian Fischer, John W. Butcher, Ryan D. Otte, Binyuan Sun, John Michael Ellis
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Patent number: 9145391Abstract: The present invention provides novel pyrimidine amines of formula I which are potent inhibitors of spleen tyrosine kinase, or are prodrugs thereof, and are useful in the treatment and prevention of diseases mediated by said enzyme, such as asthma, COPD and rheumatoid arthritis and cancer.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2012Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Merck Canada Inc.Inventors: Denis Deschenes, Michael D. Altman, John Michael Ellis, Christian Fischer, Andrew M. Haidle, Solomon D. Kattar, Alan B. Northrup, Adam J. Schell, Graham F. Smith, Brandon M. Taoka, Corey Bienstock, Maria Emilia Di Francesco, Anthony Donofrio, Scott Peterson, Kerrie B. Spencer, James Patrick Jewell, Amjad Ali, David Jonathan Bennett, Qun Dang, John Wai
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Publication number: 20150191461Abstract: The present invention provides novel pyrazole derivatives of formula I which are potent inhibitors of spleen tyrosine kinase, and are useful in the treatment and prevention of diseases mediated by said enzyme, such as asthma, COPD, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2013Publication date: July 9, 2015Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Michelle R. Machacek, Michael D. Altman, Eric T. Romeo, Dilrukshi Vitharana, Brandon Cash, Tony Siu, Matthew Christopher, Solomon D. Kattar, Andrew M. Haidle, Kaleen Konrad Childers, Matthew L. Maddess, Michael H. Reutershan, Yves Ducharme, David J. Guerin, Kerrie Spencer, Christian Beaulieu, Vouy Linh Truong, Daniel Guay, Alan B. Northrup, Brandon M. Taoka, Jongwon Lim, Christian Fischer, John W. Butcher, Ryan D. Otte, Binyuan Sun, John Michael Ellis
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Publication number: 20150148327Abstract: The invention provides certain substituted pyridines of the Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, Rcy, Cy, and t are as defined herein. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using the compounds for treating diseases or conditions mediated by Spleen Tyrosine Kinase (Syk) kinase.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Applicant: Merck Canada Inc.Inventors: Andrew M. Haidle, Sandra Lee Knowles, Solomon D. Kattar, Denis Deschenes, Jason Burch, Joel Robichaud, Matthew Christopher, Michael D. Altman, James P. Jewell, Alan B. Northrup, Marc Blouin, John Michael Ellis, Hua Zhou, Christian Fischer, Adam J. Schell, Michael H. Reutershan, Brandon M. Taoka, Anthony Donofrio, Joel Robichaud
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Patent number: 8946237Abstract: The invention encompasses pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine derivatives which selectively inhibit microtubule affinity regulating kinase (MARK) and are therefore useful for the treatment or prevention of Alzheimer's disease. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also included.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2011Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Jongwon Lim, Brandon M. Taoka, Sandra Lee, Alan Northrup, Michael D. Altman, David L. Sloman, Matthew G. Stanton, Njamkou Noucti