Patents by Inventor Brian E. McMaster

Brian E. McMaster 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: 8324216
    Abstract: Compounds are provided that act as potent antagonists of the CCR1 receptor, and have in vivo anti-inflammatory activity. The compounds are generally aryl piperazine derivatives and are useful in pharmaceutical compositions, methods for the treatment of CCR1-mediated diseases, and as controls in assays for the identification of competitive CCR1 antagonists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Chemocentryx, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew M. K. Pennell, James B. Aggen, J. J. Kim Wright, Subhabrata Sen, Brian E. McMaster, Daniel Joseph Dairaghi, Wei Chen, Penglie Zhang
  • Patent number: 7842693
    Abstract: Compounds are provided that act as potent antagonists of the CCR1 receptor, and which have been further confirmed in animal testing for inflammation, one of the hallmark disease states for CCR1. The compounds are generally aryl piperazine derivatives and are useful in pharmaceutical compositions, methods for the treatment of CCR1-mediated diseases, and as controls in assays for the identification of competitive CCR1 antagonists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: ChemoCentryx, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew M. K. Pennell, James B. Aggen, J. J. Kim Wright, Subhabrata Sen, Brian E. McMaster, Daniel Joseph Dairaghi, Valeri V. Martichonok
  • Publication number: 20100240618
    Abstract: Compounds are provided that act as potent antagonists of the CCR1 receptor, and have in vivo anti-inflammatory activity. The compounds are generally aryl piperazine derivatives and are useful in pharmaceutical compositions, methods for the treatment of CCR1-mediated diseases, and as controls in assays for the identification of competitive CCR1 antagonists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: ChemoCentryx, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew M.K. Pennell, James B. Aggen, J.J. Kim Wright, Subhabrata Sen, Brian E. McMaster, Daniel Joseph Dairaghi, Wei Chen, Penglie Zhang
  • Publication number: 20100144720
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions containing organic compounds or salts thereof that serve as modulators for the SDF-1 or I-TAC chemokines are disclosed. The compounds and compositions are useful in the treatment of cancer, especially in the inhibition of cancer proliferation, growth, and metastasis. Methods of interfering with SDF-1 and/or I-TAC binding to the CCXCKR2 receptor and treating cancer using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: ChemoCentryx, Inc.
    Inventors: Anita Melikian, Jennifer Burns, Brian E. McMaster, Thomas Schall, John J. Wright
  • Patent number: 7649011
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions containing organic compounds or salts thereof that serve as modulators for the SDF-1 or I-TAC chemokines are disclosed. The compounds and compositions are useful in the treatment of cancer, especially in the inhibition of cancer proliferation, growth, and metastasis. Methods of interfering with SDF-1 and/or I-TAC binding to the CCXCKR2 receptor and treating cancer using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Chemocentryx, Inc.
    Inventors: Anita Melikian, Jennifer Burns, Brian E. McMaster, Thomas Schall, J. J. Wright
  • Patent number: 7589199
    Abstract: Compounds are provided that act as potent antagonists of the CCR1 receptor, and have in vivo anti-inflammatory activity. The compounds are generally aryl piperazine derivatives and are useful in pharmaceutical compositions, methods for the treatment of CCR1-mediated diseases, and as controls in assays for the identification of competitive CCR1 antagonists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: ChemoCentryx, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew M. K. Pennell, James B. Aggen, J. J. Kim Wright, Subhabrata Sen, Brian E. McMaster, Daniel Joseph Dairaghi, Wei Chen, Penglie Zhang
  • Patent number: 7449576
    Abstract: Compounds are provided that act as potent antagonists of the CCR1 receptor, and which have been further confirmed in animal testing for inflammation, one of the hallmark disease states for CCR1. The compounds are generally aryl piperazine derivatives and are useful in pharmaceutical compositions, methods for the treatment of CCR1-mediated diseases, and as controls in assays for the identification of competitive CCR1 antagonists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: ChemoCentryx, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew M.K. Pennell, James B. Aggen, J.J. Kim Wright, Subrabrata Sen, Brian E. McMaster, Daniel Joseph Dairaghi
  • Publication number: 20080261987
    Abstract: Compounds are provided that act as potent antagonists of the CCR1 receptor, and which have been further confirmed in animal testing for inflammation, one of the hallmark disease states for CCR1. The compounds are generally aryl piperazine derivatives and are useful in pharmaceutical compositions, methods for the treatment of CCR1-mediated diseases, and as controls in assays for the identification of competitive CCR1 antagonists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: ChemoCentryx, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew M.K. Pennell, James B. Aggen, J.J. Kim Wright, Subrabrata Sen, Brian E. McMaster, Daniel Joseph Dairaghi
  • Patent number: 7262204
    Abstract: Compounds and compositions are provided that bind to the CCR4 chemokine receptor and which are useful for treating diseases associated with CCR4 activity, such as contact hypersensitivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignees: Amgen Inc., ChemoCentryx, Inc.
    Inventors: Tassie Collins, Daniel J. Dairaghi, Hossen Mahmud, Brian E. McMaster, Julio C. Medina, Thomas J. Schall, Feng Xu, Xuemei Wang
  • Patent number: 7157464
    Abstract: Compounds are provided that act as potent antagonists of the CCR1 receptor, and which have been further confirmed in animal testing for inflammation, one of the hallmark disease states for CCR1. The compounds are generally aryl piperazine derivatives and are useful in pharmaceutical compositions, methods for the treatment of CCR1-mediated diseases, and as controls in assays for the identification of competitive CCR1 antagonists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Chemocentryx, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew M. K. Pennell, James B. Aggen, J.J. Kim Wright, Subrabrata Sen, Brian E. McMaster, Daniel Joseph Dairaghi
  • Patent number: 7101894
    Abstract: Methods for treating CMV or a CMV-related disease are provided that use compounds having the formula: wherein Ar is a substituted or unsubstituted 5–14 membered heteroaryl group having from 1 to 5 heteroatoms as ring members; R1 is selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted aryl(C1–C4)alkyl, heteroaryl(C1–C4)alkyl, —C(O)R11, and —C(O)NR11R12, wherein each R11 and R12 independently is substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl(C1–C4)alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted (C4–C8)cycloalkyl(C1–C4)alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl(C1–C4)alkyl and substituted or unsubstituted hetero(C4–C8)cycloalkyl(C1–C4)alkyl; R2 is H or (C1–C8)alkyl; and ZN is a substituted or unsubstituted hetero(C6–C10)bicycloalkyl group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: ChemoCentryx, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. McMaster, Thomas J. Schall, Mark Penfold, J. J. Wright, Daniel J. Dairaghi
  • Patent number: 6992084
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds and compositions of the formula: wherein, the subscript n is an integer of from 0 to 4; Ar is a member selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted aryl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl, R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted (C5–C15)alkyl and (C8–C14)acyl group; R2 is a member selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted (C1–C8)alkyl; each R3 is independently a substituent Y is a member selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted (C2–C8)alkylene and substituted or unsubstituted (C2–C8)heteroalkylene; Z is —NR4R5 R4 and R5 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and (C1–C8)alkyl or taken together with the nitrogen atom to which each is attached to form a heterocyclyl or heteroaryl; These compounds and compositions bind to the CXCR3 chemokine receptor and are useful for treating diseases and conditions responsive to the mo
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: ChemoCentryx, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Schall, Daniel J. Dairaghi, Brian E. McMaster
  • Patent number: 6821998
    Abstract: Methods for treating CMV and CMV-related diseases are provided that use compounds having the formula: wherein the subscripts m and n are each independently integers from 1 to 2; and the R groups are as defined in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: ChemoCentryx, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. McMaster, Thomas J. Schall, Mark Penfold, J. J. Wright, Daniel J. Dairaghi
  • Publication number: 20040171655
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions containing organic compounds or salts thereof that serve as modulators for the SDF-1 or I-TAC chemokines are disclosed. The compounds and compositions are useful in the treatment of cancer, especially in the inhibition of cancer proliferation, growth, and metastasis. Methods of interfering with SDF-1 and/or I-TAC binding to the CCXCKR2 receptor and treating cancer using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: Anita Melikian, Jennifer Burns, Brian E. McMaster, Thomas Schall, J.J. Wright
  • Publication number: 20040162282
    Abstract: Compounds are provided that act as potent antagonists of the CCR1 receptor, and which have been further confirmed in animal testing for inflammation, one of the hallmark disease states for CCR1. The compounds are generally aryl piperazine derivatives and are useful in pharmaceutical compositions, methods for the treatment of CCR1-mediated diseases, and as controls in assays for the identification of competitive CCR1 antagonists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Applicant: ChemoCentryx, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew M.K. Pennell, James B. Aggen, J.J. Kim Wright, Subhabrata Sen, Brian E. McMaster, Daniel Joseph Dairaghi
  • Publication number: 20040082571
    Abstract: Compounds are provided that act as potent antagonists of the CCR1 receptor, and which have been further confirmed in animal testing for inflammation, one of the hallmark disease states for CCR1. The compounds are generally aryl piperazine derivatives and are useful in pharmaceutical compositions, methods for the treatment of CCR1-mediated diseases, and as controls in assays for the identification of competitive CCR1 antagonists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Applicant: ChemoCentryx, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew M.K. Pennell, James B. Aggen, J.J. Kim Wright, Subrabrata Sen, Brian E. McMaster, Daniel Joseph Dairaghi
  • Publication number: 20040039035
    Abstract: Compounds and compositions are provided that bind to the CCR4 chemokine receptor and which are useful for treating diseases associated with CCR4 activity, such as contact hypersensitivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Applicants: Tularik Inc., ChemoCentryx, Inc.
    Inventors: Tassie Collins, Daniel J. Dairaghi, Hossen Mahmud, Brian E. McMaster, Julio C. Medina, Thomas J. Schall, Feng Xu, Xuemei Wang
  • Publication number: 20030149055
    Abstract: Methods for treating CMV or a CMV-related disease are provided that use compounds having the formula: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Applicant: ChemoCentryx
    Inventors: Brian E. McMaster, Thomas J. Schall, Mark Penfold, J. J. Wright, Daniel J. Dairaghi
  • Publication number: 20030119854
    Abstract: Compounds and compositions are provided that bind to the CXCR3 chemokine receptor and which are useful for treating diseases associated with CXCR3 activity, such as multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Applicant: ChemoCentryx, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Schall, Daniel J. Dairaghi, Brian E. McMaster
  • Publication number: 20030114423
    Abstract: Methods for treating CMV and CMV-related diseases are provided that use compounds having the formula: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Applicant: ChemoCentryx, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. McMaster, Thomas J. Schall, Mark Penfold, J.J. Wright, Daniel J. Dairaghi