Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Helal

Christopher J. Helal 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: 8487104
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds 3-amino-1-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2,3, 4-tetrahydroquinoline-7-carbonitrile, 3-amino-1-hydroxy-7-(2-methoxyethoxy)-3,4-dihydroquinolin-2(1H)-one, and 3-amino-1-hydroxy-7-[(1S)-2-methoxy-1-methylethoxy]-3,4-dihydroquinolin-2(1H)-one, including racemic mixtures and resolved enantiomers thereof, to pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and to the treatment of cognitive deficits associated with schizophrenia and other psychiatric, neurodegenerative and/or neurological disorders in mammals, including humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Amy B Dounay, Christopher J Helal, Jamison B Tuttle, Patrick R Verhoest
  • Patent number: 8278295
    Abstract: The invention provides PDE9-inhibiting compounds of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, A, and n are as defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of Formula I, and uses thereof in treating neurodegenerative and cognitive disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Michelle M. Claffey, Christopher J. Helal, Patrick R. Verhoest
  • Publication number: 20120142729
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds 3-amino-1-hydroxy-2-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline-7-carbonitrile, 3-amino-1-hydroxy-7-(2-methoxyethoxy)-3,4-dihydroquinolin-2(1H)-one, and 3-amino-1-hydroxy-7-[(1S)-2-methoxy-1-methylethoxy]-3,4-dihydroquinolin-2(1H)-one, including racemic mixtures and resolved enantiomers thereof, to pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and to the treatment of cognitive deficits associated with schizophrenia and other psychiatric, neurodegenerative and/or neurological disorders in mammals, including humans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: AMY B. DOUNAY, Christopher J. Helal, Jamison B. Tuttle, Patrick R. Verhoest
  • Publication number: 20110224231
    Abstract: Compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds are disclosed, wherein the compounds have the structure of Formula (I) as defined in the specification. Corresponding pharmaceutical compositions, methods of treatment methods of synthesis, and intermediates are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Brodney, Ivan V. Efremov, Christopher J. Helal, Brian T. O'Neill
  • Patent number: 7825254
    Abstract: The invention pertains to heteroaromatic compounds that serve as effective phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors. In particular, the invention relates to said compounds which are selective inhibitors of PDE10. The invention also relates to intermediates for preparation of said compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds; and the use of said compounds in a method for treating certain central nervous system (CNS) or other disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick R. Verhoest, Christopher J. Helal, Dennis J. Hoover, John M. Humphrey
  • Publication number: 20100190771
    Abstract: The invention provides PDE9-inhibiting compounds of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, A, and n are as defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of Formula I, and uses thereof in treating neurodegenerative and cognitive disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventors: Michelle M. Claffey, Christopher J. Helal, Patrick R. Verhoest
  • Patent number: 7429665
    Abstract: The invention pertains to heteroaromatic compounds that serve as effective phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors. In particular, the invention relates to said compounds which are selective inhibitors of PDE10. The invention also relates to intermediates for preparation of said compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds; and the use of said compounds in a method for treating certain central nervous system (CNS) or other disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc
    Inventors: Patrick R. Verhoest, Christopher J. Helal, Dennis J. Hoover, John M. Humphrey
  • Publication number: 20080214607
    Abstract: The invention pertains to heteroaromatic compounds that serve as effective phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors. In particular, the invention relates to said compounds which are selective inhibitors of PDE10. The invention also relates to intermediates for preparation of said compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds; and the use of said compounds in a method for treating certain central nervous system (CNS) or other disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Patrick R. Verhoest, Christopher J. Helal, Dennis J. Hoover, John M. Humphrey
  • Publication number: 20030083352
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for synthesis of compounds of formula 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Applicant: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher J. Helal