Patents by Inventor Christopher John Hobbs

Christopher John Hobbs 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: 8648054
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nucleoside derivatives of formula Ia wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification, and of pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Roche Palo Alto LLC
    Inventors: Rene Robert Devos, Christopher John Hobbs, Wen-Rong Jiang, Joseph Armstrong Martin, John Herbert Merrett, Isabel Najera, Nobuo Shimma, Takuo Tsukuda
  • Publication number: 20130237491
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nucleoside derivatives of formula Ia wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification, and of pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Roche Palo Alto LLC
    Inventors: Rene Robert Devos, Christopher John Hobbs, Wen-Rong Jiang, Joseph Armstrong Martin, John Herbert Merrett, Isabel Najera, Nobuo Shimma, Takuo Tsukuda
  • Publication number: 20120034184
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nucleoside derivatives of formula I wherein B signifies a 9-purinyl residue B1 of formula or a 1-pyrimidyl residue B2 of formula wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification, and of pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; for the treatment of diseases mediated by the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), for the preparation of a medicament for such treatment and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Rene Robert Devos, Christopher John Hobbs, Wen Rong Jiang, Joseph Armstrong Martin, John Herbert Merrett, Isabel Najera, Nobuo Shimma, Takuo Tsukuda
  • Patent number: 8071567
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nucleoside derivatives of formula Ia wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification, and of pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Roche Palo Alto LLC
    Inventors: Rene Robert Devos, Christopher John Hobbs, Wen Rong Jiang, Joseph Armstrong Martin, John Herbert Merrett, Isabel Najera, Nobuo Shimma, Takuo Tsukuda
  • Patent number: 7915232
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nucleoside derivatives of formula Ia wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification, and of pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which inhibit HCV polymerase and are useful for treating a patient suffering from a HCV infection and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Roche Palo Alto LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Armstrong Martin, John Herbert Merrett, Isabel Najera, Rene Robert Devos, Christopher John Hobbs, Wen Rong Jiang, Nobuo Shimma, Takuo Tsukuda
  • Publication number: 20100003213
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nucleoside derivatives of formula Ia wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification, and of pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: Rene Robert Devos, Christopher John Hobbs, Wen Rong Jiang, Joseph Armstrong Martin, John Herbert Merrett, Isabel Najera, Nobuo Shimma, Takuo Tsukuda
  • Publication number: 20100004192
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nucleoside derivatives of formula Ia wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification, and of pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: Joseph Armstrong Martin, John Herbert Merrett, Isabel Najera, Rene Robert Devos, Christopher John Hobbs, Wen Rong Jiang, Nobuo Shimma, Takuo Tsukuda
  • Patent number: 7608601
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nucleoside derivatives of formula I wherein B signifies a 9-purinyl residue B1 of formula or a 1-pyrimidyl residue B2 of formula wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification, and of pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; for the treatment of diseases mediated by the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), for the preparation of a medicament for such treatment and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Roche Palo Alto LLC
    Inventors: Rene Robert Devos, Christopher John Hobbs, Wen Rong Jiang, Joseph Armstrong Martin, John Herbert Merrett, Isabel Najera, Nobuo Shimma, Takuo Tsukuda
  • Publication number: 20040266722
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nucleoside derivatives of formula I 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventors: Rene Robert Devos, Christopher John Hobbs, Wen Rong Jiang, Joseph Armstrong Martin, John Herbert Merrett, Isabel Najera, Nobuo Shimma, Takuo Tsukuda
  • Patent number: 6784166
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nucleoside derivatives of formula I wherein B signifies a 9-purinyl residue B1 of formula or a 1-pyrimidyl residue B2 of formula wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification, and of pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; for the treatment of diseases mediated by the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), for the preparation of a medicament for such treatment and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Syntex (U.S.A.) LLC
    Inventors: Rene Robert Devos, Christopher John Hobbs, Wen Rong Jiang, Joseph Armstrong Martin, John Herbert Merrett, Isabel Najera, Nobuo Shimma, Takuo Tsukuda
  • Publication number: 20040110718
    Abstract: The present invention comprises novel and known purine and pyrimidine nucleoside derivatives which have been discovered to be active against hepatitis C virus (HCV). The use of these derivatives for the treatment of HCV infection is claimed as are the novel nucleoside derivatives disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventors: Rene Devos, Brian William Dymock, Christopher John Hobbs, Wen-Rong Jiang, Joseph Armstrong Martin, John Herbert Merrett, Isabel Najera, Nobuo Shimma, Takuo Tsukuda
  • Publication number: 20030236216
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nucleoside derivatives of formula I 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Inventors: Rene Robert Devos, Christopher John Hobbs, Wen Rong Jiang, Joseph Armstrong Martin, John Herbert Merrett, Isabel Najera, Nobuo Shimma, Takuo Tsukuda
  • Patent number: 6660721
    Abstract: The present invention comprises nucleoside derivatives for use in the treatment or prophylaxis of hepatitis C virus infections. In particular, the present invention discloses the novel use of known 2′-deoxy-2′-fluoro nucleoside derivatives as inhibitors of hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA replication and pharmaceutical compositions of such compounds. The compounds of this invention have potential use as therapeutic agents for the treatment of HCV infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: Hoffmann-la Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Rene Robert Devos, Christopher John Hobbs, Wen-Rong Jiang, Joseph Armstrong Martin, John Herbert Merrett, Isabel Najera
  • Publication number: 20030083307
    Abstract: The present invention comprises nucleoside derivatives for use in the treatment or prophylaxis of hepatitis C virus infections. In particular, the present invention discloses the novel use of known 2′-deoxy-2′-fluoro nucleoside derivatives as inhibitors of hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA replication and pharmaceutical compositions of such compounds. The compounds of this invention have potential use as therapeutic agents for the treatment of HCV infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Rene Robert Devos, Christopher John Hobbs, Wen-Rong Jiang, Joseph Armstrong Martin, John Herbert Merrett, Isabel Najera
  • Publication number: 20030008841
    Abstract: The present invention comprises novel and known purine and pyrimidine nucleoside derivatives which have been discovered to be active against hepatitis C virus (HCV). The use of these derivatives for the treatment of HCV infection is claimed as are the novel nucleoside derivatives disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2001
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventors: Rene Devos, Brian William Dymock, Christopher John Hobbs, Wen-Rong Jiang, Joseph Armstrong Martin, John Herbert Merrett, Isabel Najera, Nobuo Shimma, Takuo Tsukuda