Patents by Inventor Christian Eickmeier

Christian Eickmeier 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: 11795147
    Abstract: The present invention describes compounds modulating the function of mitochondrial complex I (NADH-quinone oxidoreductase) having formula (I)
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Kai Gerlach, Christian Eickmeier, Jan Magnus Kriegl, Lothar Kussmaul, Klaus Rudolf, Bernhard Schmid
  • Patent number: 11339161
    Abstract: The present invention relates to triazolo pyridines of formula (II) and their use as modulators of #-secretase. In particular, the present invention relates to compounds which interfere with #-secretase and/or its substrate and therefore modulate the formation of A? peptides. Accordingly these compounds can be used for the treatment of A?-related pathologies, e.g. Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Niklas Heine, Christian Eickmeier, Kai Gerlach, Ulrike Gross
  • Publication number: 20210061761
    Abstract: The present invention describes compounds modulating the function of mitochondrial complex I (NADH-quinone oxidoreductase) having formula (I)
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Kai GERLACH, Christian EICKMEIER, Jan Magnus KRIEGL, Lothar KUSSMAUL, Klaus RUDOLF, Bernhard SCHMID
  • Publication number: 20210017173
    Abstract: The present invention relates to triazolo pyridines of formula (II) and their use as modulators of #-secretase. In particular, the present invention relates to compounds which interfere with #-secretase and/or its substrate and therefore modulate the formation of A? peptides. Accordingly these compounds can be used for the treatment of A?-related pathologies, e.g. Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Niklas HEINE, Christian EICKMEIER, Kai GERLACH, Ulrike GROSS
  • Patent number: 10329292
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted xanthine derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy, particularly in the treatment of conditions having an association with TRPC5 containing ion channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignees: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH, Hydra Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Kai Gerlach, Christian Eickmeier, Achim Sauer, Stefan Just, Bertrand L. Chenard
  • Publication number: 20190016722
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted xanthine derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy, particularly in the treatment of conditions having an association with TRPC5 containing ion channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Kai Gerlach, Christian Eickmeier, Achim Sauer, Stefan Just, Bertrand L. Chenard
  • Patent number: 9328120
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel 6-Cycloalkyl-pyrazolopyrimidinones according to formula (I). wherein R1 is a 5 or 6 membered aromatic heteroaryl-group, R2 is an optional substituent, D is optionally substituted cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, tetrahydrofuranyl, tetrahydropyranyl or 2-, 3- or 4-pyridyl, m=1 or 2 and n is 0, 1 or 2. The new compounds are for use as the active entity of medicaments or for the manufacture of medicaments respectively, in particular medicaments for the treatment of conditions concerning deficits in perception, concentration, learning or memory. Such conditions may for example be associated with Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia and other diseases. The new compounds are also for example for the manufacture of medicaments and/or for use in the treatment of these diseases, in particular for cognitive impairment associated with such disease. The compounds of the invention show PDE9 inhibiting properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Niklas Heine, Christian Eickmeier, Marco Ferrera, Riccardo Giovannini, Holger Rosenbrock, Gerhard Schaenzle
  • Patent number: 9102679
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel 1,6-disubstituted pyrazolopyrimidinones of formula (I), in which Hc is a tetrahydropyranyl-group and R1 is the group V—W—*, whereby V and W independently of each other may be an aryl group or an heteroaryl group, which independently of each other may optionally be substituted. According to one aspect of the invention the new compounds are for use as medicaments or for the manufacture of medicaments, in particular medicaments for the treatment of conditions concerning deficits in perception, concentration, learning or memory. The new compounds are also for the manufacture of medicaments and/or for use in the treatment of e.g. Alzheimer's disease, in particular for cognitive impairment associated with Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Riccardo Giovannini, Cornelia Dornier-Ciossek, Christian Eickmeier, Dennis Fiegen, Thomas Fox, Klaus Fuchs, Niklas Heine, Holger Rosenbrock, Gerhard Schaenzle
  • Patent number: 9096603
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel 1,6-disubstituted pyrazolopyrimidinones, wherein i.) the nitrogen atom of the pyrazolo-group that is next to the pyrimidino-group is attached to a non-aromatic, organic heterocycle having at least one ring hetero atom selected from O, N and S and ii.) to the C-atom between the two nitrogen atoms of the pyrimidinone-ring a second substituent is bound via an optionally substituted methylene-bridge. According to one aspect of the invention the new compounds are for the manufacture of medicaments, in particular medicaments for the treatment of conditions concerning deficits in perception, concentration, learning or memory. The new compounds are also for the manufacture of medicaments for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Riccardo Giovannini, Cornelia Dorner-Ciossek, Christian Eickmeier, Dennis Fiegen, Thomas Fox, Klaus Fuchs, Niklas Heine, Holger Rosenbrock, Gerhard Schaenzle
  • Patent number: 9079905
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel cycloalkyl- or cycloalkenyl-substituted pyrazolopyrimidinones of formula (I). wherein A, R1-R5 and x are as defined herein, and their use as medicaments for improving perception, concentration, learning and/or memory in patients in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Klaus Fuchs, Cornelia Dorner-Ciossek, Christian Eickmeier, Dennis Fiegen, Thomas Fox, Riccardo Giovannini, Niklas Heine, Martin Hendrix, Holger Rosenbrock, Gerhard Schaenzle
  • Patent number: 9006226
    Abstract: The present invention relates to dihydropteridinones, their use as modulators of ?-secretase and to pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds. In particular, the present invention relates to compounds which interfere with ?-secretase and/or its substrate and therefore modulate the formation of A? peptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Kai Gerlach, Christian Eickmeier, Claudia Heine, Niklas Heine, Alexander Weber
  • Publication number: 20150025088
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel 6-Cycloalkyl-pyrazolopyrimidinones according to formula (I). wherein R1 is a 5 or 6 membered aromatic heteroaryl-group, R2 is an optional substituent, D is optionally substituted cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, tetrahydrofuranyl, tetrahydropyranyl or 2-, 3- or 4-pyridyl, m=1 or 2 and n is 0, 1 or 2. The new compounds are for use as the active entity of medicaments or for the manufacture of medicaments respectively, in particular medicaments for the treatment of conditions concerning deficits in perception, concentration, learning or memory. Such conditions may for example be associated with Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia and other diseases. The new compounds are also for example for the manufacture of medicaments and/or for use in the treatment of these diseases, in particular for cognitive impairment associated with such disease. The compounds of the invention show PDE9 inhibiting properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Niklas HEINE, Christian EICKMEIER, Marco FERRERA, Riccardo GIOVANNINI, Holger ROSENBROCK, Gerhard SCHAENZLE
  • Patent number: 8912201
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel 6-cycloalkyl-pyrazolopyrimidinones according to formula (I) wherein R1, R2, D, m and n are as defined herein. The invention also relates to medicaments comprising these compounds and methods of using these compounds in the treatment of diseases and conditions, particularly diseases or conditions concerning deficits in perception, concentration, learning or memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Niklas Heine, Christian Eickmeier, Marco Ferrara, Riccardo Giovannini, Holger Rosenbrock, Gerhard Schaenzle
  • Publication number: 20140350025
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel 1,6-disubstituted pyrazolopyrimidinones of formula (I), in which Hc is a tetrahydropyranyl-group and R1 is the group V—W—*, whereby V and W independently of each other may be an aryl group or an heteroaryl group, which independently of each other may optionally be substituted. According to one aspect of the invention the new compounds are for use as medicaments or for the manufacture of medicaments, in particular medicaments for the treatment of conditions concerning deficits in perception, concentration, learning or memory. The new compounds are also for the manufacture of medicaments and/or for use in the treatment of e.g. Alzheimer's disease, in particular for cognitive impairment associated with Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Riccardo GIOVANNINI, Cornelia DORNER-CIOSSEK, Christian EICKMEIER, Dennis FIEGEN, Thomas FOX, Klaus FUCHS, Niklas HEINE, Holger ROSENBROCK, Gerhard SCHAENZLE
  • Patent number: 8865716
    Abstract: The present invention relates to spiroheterocycl-dihydropyrimidines, their use as modulators of ?-secretase and to pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds. In particular, the present invention relates to compounds which interfere with ?-secretase and/or its substrate and therefore modulate the formation of A? peptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Christian Eickmeier, Kai Gerlach, Niklas Heine, Alexander Weber, Ulrike Gross
  • Publication number: 20140073641
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel 1,6-disubstituted pyrazolopyrimidinones, wherein i.) the nitrogen atom of the pyrazolo-group that is next to the pyrimidino-group is attached to a non-aromatic, organic heterocycle having at least one ring hetero atom selected from O, N and S and ii.) to the C-atom between the two nitrogen atoms of the pyrimidinone-ring a second substituent is bound via an optionally substituted methylene-bridge. According to one aspect of the invention the new compounds are for the manufacture of medicaments, in particular medicaments for the treatment of conditions concerning deficits in perception, concentration, learning or memory. The new compounds are also for the manufacture of medicaments for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Riccardo GIOVANNINI, Cornelia DORNER-CIOSSEK, Christian EICKMEIER, Dennis FIEGEN, Thomas FOX, Klaus FUCHS, Niklas HEINE, Holger ROSENBROCK, Gerhard SCHAENZLE
  • Patent number: 8664388
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted amino-quinazolinones of general formula (I) wherein the groups R1 to R14 and A, are defined as in the specification and claims and the use thereof for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and similar diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Klaus Fuchs, Niklas Heine, Christian Eickmeier, Sandra Handschuh, Cornelia Dorner-Ciossek, Stefan Hoerer
  • Patent number: 8648085
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted pyrazolopyrimidines. Chemically, the compounds are characterized by general Formula (I): with R1 being phenyl or pyridyl, any of which is substituted with 1 to 4, preferably 1 to 3 substituents X; X independently of each other being selected from C2-C6-alky1 or Ci-C6-alkoxy, where C2-C6-alkyl and C1-C6-alkoxy are at least dihalogenated up to perhalogenated. preferably with 2 to 6 halogen substituents, and the halogen atoms being selected from the group of fluoro, chloro and bromo, preferably fluoro; R2 being phenyl or heteroaryl, where phenyl is substituted by 1 to 3 radicals and heteroaryl is optionally substituted by 1 to 3 radicals in each case independently of one another selected from the group of C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy, hydroxycarbonyl, cyano, trifluoromethyl, amino, nitro, hydroxy, C1-C6-alkylamino, halogen, C6-C10-arylcarbonylamino, C1-C6-alkylcarbonylamino, C1-C6-alkylaminocarbonyl. C1-C6-alkoxycarbonyl, C6-C10-arylaminocarbonyl, heteroarylaminocarbonyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Christian Eickmeier, Cornelia Dorner-Ciossek, Dennis Fiegen, Thomas Fox, Klaus Fuchs, Riccardo Giovannini, Niklas Heine, Martin Hendrix, Holger Rosenbrock, Gerhard Schaenzle
  • Patent number: 8623879
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel 1,6-disubstituted pyrazolopyrimidinones, Formula (I) with is a mono-, bi- or tri-cyclic heterocyclyl group, the ring members of which are carbon atoms and at least 1, preferably 1, 2 or 3, heteroatom(s), which are selected from the group of nitrogen, oxygen and sulphur, which is in the form of —S(O)r— with r being 0, 1 or 2, and—said heterocyclyl group is or comprises 1 non-aromatic, saturated, or partly unsaturated monocyclic ring which comprises at least 1 heteroatom as ring member and—said heterocyclyl group is bound to the scaffold by said 1 non-aromatic, saturated, or partly unsaturated monocyclic ring which comprises at least 1 heteroatom as ring member. According to one aspect of the invention the new compounds are for the manufacture of medicaments, in particular medicaments for the treatment of conditions concerning deficits in perception, concentration, learning or memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Riccardo Giovannini, Cornelia Dorner-Ciossek, Christian Eickmeier, Dennis Fiegen, Thomas Fox, Klaus Fuchs, Niklas Heine, Holger Rosenbrock, Gerhard Schaenzle
  • Patent number: 8623901
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel 1,6-disubstituted pyrazolopyrimidinones of formula (I), in which Hc is a tetrahydropyranyl-group and R1 is the group V?W?*, whereby V and W independently of each other may be an aryl group or an heteroaryl group, which independently of each other may optionally be substituted. According to one aspect of the invention the new compounds are for use as medicaments or for the manufacture of medicaments, in particular medicaments for the treatment of conditions concerning deficits in perception, concentration, learning or memory. The new compounds are also for the manufacture of medicaments and/or for use in the treatment of e.g. Alzheimer's disease, in particular for cognitive impairment associated with Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Riccardo Giovannini, Cornelia Dorner-Ciossek, Christian Eickmeier, Dennis Fiegen, Thomas Fox, Klaus Fuchs, Niklas Heine, Holger Rosenbrock, Gerhard Schaenzle