Patents by Inventor Brian M. Smith

Brian M. 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).

  • Patent number: 9434692
    Abstract: Pyrazole derivatives of Formula (Ia) and pharmaceutical compositions thereof that modulate the activity of the serotonin 5HT2A receptor. Formula (Ia). Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are directed to methods useful in the treatment of insomnia and related sleep disorders, platelet aggregation, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, transient ischemic attack, angina, stroke, atrial fibrillation, reducing the risk of blood clot formation, asthma or symptoms thereof, agitation or symptoms thereof, behavioral disorders, drug induced psychosis, excitative psychosis, Gilles de Ia Tourette's syndrome, manic disorder, organic or NOS psychosis, psychotic disorders, psychosis, acute schizophrenia, chronic schizophrenia, NOS schizophrenia and related disorders, diabetic-related disorders, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Yifeng Xiong, Martin C. Cherrier, Jin Sun Karoline Choi, Peter I. Dosa, Brian M. Smith, Sonja Strah-Pleynet, Brett Ullman, Bradley Teegarden
  • Publication number: 20160250223
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of Formula (I): which act as 5HT2C receptor modulators. These compounds are useful in pharmaceutical compositions whose use includes the treatment of obesity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Brian M. Smith, Jeffrey Smith
  • Publication number: 20160075660
    Abstract: Pyrazole derivatives of Formula (Ia) and pharmaceutical compositions thereof that modulate the activity of the serotonin 5HT2A receptor. Formula (Ia). Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are directed to methods useful in the treatment of insomnia and related sleep disorders, platelet aggregation, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, transient ischemic attack, angina, stroke, atrial fibrillation, reducing the risk of blood clot formation, asthma or symptoms thereof, agitation or symptoms thereof, behavioral disorders, drug induced psychosis, excitative psychosis, Gilles de Ia Tourette's syndrome, manic disorder, organic or NOS psychosis, psychotic disorders, psychosis, acute schizophrenia, chronic schizophrenia, NOS schizophrenia and related disorders, diabetic-related disorders, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Yifeng Xiong, Martin C. Cherrier, Jin Sun Karoline Choi, Peter I. Dosa, Brian M. Smith, Sonja Strah-Pleynet, Brett Ullman, Bradley Teegarden
  • Publication number: 20150087634
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising phentermine and a selective 5HT-2C receptor agonist. In addition, the invention relates to a composition comprising phentermine and a selective 5HT-2C receptor agonist having Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or hydrate thereof. These compositions are useful in pharmaceutical compositions whose use includes the treatment of obesity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Dominic P. Behan, Brian M. Smith, Christina Bjenning
  • Patent number: 8546378
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising phentermine and a selective 5HT-2C receptor agonist. In addition, the invention relates to a composition comprising phentermine and a selective 5HT-2C receptor agonist having Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or hydrate thereof. These compositions are useful in pharmaceutical compositions whose use includes the treatment of obesity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Dominic P. Behan, Brian M. Smith, Christina Bjenning
  • Publication number: 20130217700
    Abstract: Pyrazole derivatives of Formula (Ia) and pharmaceutical compositions thereof that modulate the activity of the serotonin 5HT2A receptor. Formula (Ia). Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are directed to methods useful in the treatment of insomnia and related sleep disorders, platelet aggregation, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, transient ischemic attack, angina, stroke, atrial fibrillation, reducing the risk of blood clot formation, asthma or symptoms thereof, agitation or symptoms thereof, behavioral disorders, drug induced psychosis, excitative psychosis, Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome, manic disorder, organic or NOS psychosis, psychotic disorders, psychosis, acute schizophrenia, chronic schizophrenia, NOS schizophrenia and related disorders, diabetic-related disorders, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: ARENA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Yifeng Xiong, Martin C. Cherrier, Jin Sun Karoline Choi, Peter I. Dosa, Brian M. Smith, Sonja Strah-Pleynet, Brett Ullman, Bradley Teegarden
  • Publication number: 20120252786
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising phentermine and a selective 5HT-2C receptor agonist. In addition, the invention relates to a composition comprising phentermine and a selective 5HT-2C receptor agonist having Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or hydrate thereof. These compositions are useful in pharmaceutical compositions whose use includes the treatment of obesity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Dominic P. Behan, Brian M. Smith, Christina Bienning
  • Patent number: 8153621
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising phentermine and a selective 5HT-2C receptor agonist. In addition, the invention relates to a composition comprising phentermine and a selective 5HT-2C receptor agonist having Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or hydrate thereof. These compositions are useful in pharmaceutical compositions whose use includes the treatment of obesity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Dominic P. Behan, Brian M. Smith, Christina Bjenning
  • Publication number: 20110319451
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for identifying a glycemic stabilizing compound, by: a) contacting a candidate compound with a 5-HT6 receptor, b) determining whether 5-HT6 receptor functionality is increased, and c) determining whether a glycemic marker is directly modulated, where an increase in 5-HT6 receptor functionality and direct modulation of a glycemic marker identifies the candidate compound as the glycemic stabilizing compound. In addition, the invention relates to a method for identifying a glycemic stabilizing compound, by: a) contacting a single dose of a candidate compound with a 5-HT6 receptor, b) determining whether 5-HT6 receptor functionality is increased, and c) determining whether a glycemic marker is directly modulated, where an increase in 5-HT6 receptor functionality and direct modulation of a glycemic marker identifies the candidate compound as the glycemic stabilizing compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: James N. Leonard, Zhi-Liang Chu, Brian M. Smith
  • Publication number: 20100331312
    Abstract: Amide derivatives of Formula (Ia) and pharmaceutical compositions thereof that modulate the activity of the histamine H3 receptor. Compounds of the present invention and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are directed to methods useful in the treatment of histamine H3-associated disorders, such as cognitive disorders, epilepsy, brain trauma, depression, obesity, disorders of sleep and wakefulness such as excessive daytime sleepiness, narcolepsy, shift-work sleep disorder, drowsiness as a side effect from a medication, maintenance of vigilance to aid in the completion of tasks and the like, cataplexy, hypersomnia, somnolence syndrome, jet lag, sleep apnea and the like, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), schizophrenia, allergies, allergic responses in the upper airway, allergic rhinitis, nasal congestion, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, pain and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: ARENA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Vincent J. Santora, Brian J. Hofilena, Michelle Pulley, Graeme Semple, Yun Shan, Brian M. Smith
  • Publication number: 20100240653
    Abstract: The present invention relates to certain biphenyl sulfonamide derivatives of Formula (Ia) and pharmaceutical compositions thereof that modulate the activity of the histamine H3-receptor. Compounds of the present invention and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are directed to methods useful in the treatment of histamine H3-associated disorders, such as, cognitive disorders, epilepsy, brain trauma, depression, obesity, disorders of sleep and wakefulness such as narcolepsy, shift-work syndrome, drowsiness as a side effect from a medication, maintenance of vigilance to aid in completion of tasks and the like, cataplexy, hypersomnia, somnolence syndrome, jet lag, sleep apnea and the like, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), schizophrenia, allergies, allergic responses in the upper airway, allergic rhinitis, nasal congestion, dementia, Alzheimer's disease and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventors: Vincent J. Santora, Ryan M. Hart, Jason B. Ibarra, Douglas M. Park, Albert S. Ren, Graeme Semple, Jeffrey A. Schultz, Brian M. Smith, Jeffrey Smith
  • Publication number: 20100004264
    Abstract: Pyrazole derivatives of Formula (Ia) and pharmaceutical compositions thereof that modulate the activity of the serotonin 5HT2A receptor. Formula (Ia). Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are directed to methods useful in the treatment of insomnia and related sleep disorders, platelet aggregation, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, transient ischemic attack, angina, stroke, atrial fibrillation, reducing the risk of blood clot formation, asthma or symptoms thereof, agitation or symptoms thereof, behavioral disorders, drug induced psychosis, excitative psychosis, Gilles de Ia Tourette's syndrome, manic disorder, organic or NOS psychosis, psychotic disorders, psychosis, acute schizophrenia, chronic schizophrenia, NOS schizophrenia and related disorders, diabetic-related disorders, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: Yifeng Xiong, Martin C. Cherrier, Jin Sun Karoline Choi, Peter I. Dosa, Brian M. Smith, Sonja Strah-Pleynet, Brett Ullman, Bradley Teegarden
  • Publication number: 20090197868
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising phentermine and a selective 5HT-2C receptor agonist. In addition, the invention relates to a composition comprising phentermine and a selective 5HT-2C receptor agonist having Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or hydrate thereof. These compositions are useful in pharmaceutical compositions whose use includes the treatment of obesity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Dominic P. Behan, Brian M. Smith, Christina Bjenning
  • Publication number: 20080255137
    Abstract: The present invention relates to certain N-biaryl and N-arylheteroaryl 2-substituted piperazine derivatives of Formula (Ia) that are modulators of the 5HT2C receptor. Accordingly, compounds of the present invention are useful for the treatment of 5HT2C receptor associated diseases or disorders, such as, obesity, Alzheimer Disease, erectile dysfunction and related disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2005
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian M Smith, Vincent J. Santora, Rena Hayashi, Jason B. Ibarra, Jeffrey A. Schultz, Scott A. Estrada
  • Publication number: 20080119477
    Abstract: The present invention relates to certain biarylz and arylheteroaryl piperazine derivatives of Formula (Ia) that are modulators of the 5HT2c receptor. Accordingly, compounds of the present invention are useful for the treatment of 5HT2c receptor associated diseases or disorders, such as, obesity, Alzheimer Disease, erectile dysfunction and related disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2005
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Brian M. Smith, Vincent J. Santora, Rena Hayashi, Jason B. Ibarra, Jeffrey A. Schultz, Scott A. Estrada
  • Patent number: 5427740
    Abstract: Tin oxide sensors are made by mixing antimony bearing material with tin oxide powder and formation of the sensor by deposition of a slurry of the mixture onto a substrate and drying and sintering the slurry, the antimony bearing material being present in an amount sufficient to render the sensitivity of the sensor to one or more of the gases H.sub.2, CO, or CH.sub.4 , relatively independent of the concentration of oxygen in the range P.sub.O2 10.sup.-1 -1 atm. A further type of a tin oxide gas sensor is disclosed having a resistivity that at a measuring temperature increases with concentration of at least one gas to be measured, the sensor is made by calcining the tin oxide in air at a temperature in excess of 1400.degree. C., or otherwise treating the tin oxide so that it has a state of physical aggregation consistent with being formed in such manner. At a second measuring temperature the resistivity of the sensor to said one gas decreases with increasing gas concentration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1995
    Assignee: British Gas PLC
    Inventors: Gary S. V. Coles, Geraint Williams, Brian M. Smith
  • Patent number: 4620761
    Abstract: An interconnection system for high density I/O sites on an I.C. Interconnection substrate allowing field replacement thereof has a socket body with an array of contact springs adapted to be removably biased into engagement with conductive pads on the bottom surface of the substrate. The contact springs have a tail portion depending from the socket body which are affixed to a printed board. The substrate is locked into place on the socket body by removable latches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1986
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Brian M. Smith, Emanuel D. Torti