Patents by Inventor Christopher Joseph Sinz

Christopher Joseph Sinz 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: 11814367
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds of formula (I?): or a stereoisomer or tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of any of the foregoing, wherein Y2, Y3, L1, L2, X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, Q1, R1, R2, Rk, Rm, and Rn are as defined elsewhere herein. Also provided herein are methods of preparing compounds of formula (I?). Also provided herein are methods of inhibiting GYS1 and methods of treating a GYS1-mediated disease, disorder, or condition in an individual in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: MAZE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: David John Morgans, Jr., Kevin Mellem, Hannah L. Powers, Patrick Sang Tae Lee, Walter Won, Christopher Joseph Sinz
  • Publication number: 20230265096
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds of formula (II): or a stereoisomer or tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of any of the foregoing, wherein m, n, p, R1, R2, R3, L1, L2, L3, R4, X1, X2, X3, and X4 are as defined herein. Also provided are methods of preparing compounds of formula (II), or a stereoisomer or tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of any of the foregoing. Also provided are methods of inhibiting APOL1 and methods of treating an APOL1-mediated disease, disorder, or condition in an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Patrick Sang Tae LEE, Todd Jonathan August EWING, Adam Neil REID, Christopher Joseph SINZ, Birong ZHANG, Sarah M. BRONNER, David John MORGANS, Jr., Maarten HOEK, Victoria Anne ASSIMON, Chris ZIEBENHAUS, Alexander Wayne SCHAMMEL
  • Publication number: 20230104740
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds of formula (I?): or a stereoisomer or tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of any of the foregoing, wherein Y2, Y3, L1, L2, X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, Q1, R1, R2, Rk, Rm, and Rn are as defined elsewhere herein. Also provided herein are methods of preparing compounds of formula (I?). Also provided herein are methods of inhibiting GYS1 and methods of treating a GYS1-mediated disease, disorder, or condition in an individual in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: David John MORGANS, JR., Kevin MELLEM, Hannah L. POWERS, Patrick Sang Tae LEE, Walter WON, Christopher Joseph SINZ
  • Patent number: 9708270
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed as useful for treating or preventing diabetes, hyperlipidemia, obesity, inflammation related disorders, and related diseases and conditions. The compounds are useful as agonists of the G-protein coupled receptor GPR120. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Mariappan Chelliah, Hong Dong Chu, Jason M. Cox, John S. Debenham, Keith Eagen, Ping Lan, Clare London, Michael A. Plotkin, Unmesh Shah, Christopher Joseph Sinz, Zhongxiang Sun, Henry M. Vaccaro, Srikanth Venkatraman
  • Publication number: 20150274672
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed as useful for treating or preventing diabetes, hyperlipidemia, obesity, inflammation related disorders, and related diseases and conditions. The compounds are useful as agonists of the G-protein coupled receptor GPR120. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Mariappan Chelliah, Hong Dong Chu, Jason M. Cox, John S. Debenham, Keith Eagen, Ping Lan, Clare London, Michael A. Plotkin, Unmesh Shah, Christopher Joseph Sinz, Zhongxiang Sun, Henry M. Vaccaro, Srikanth Venkatraman
  • Patent number: 8507512
    Abstract: This inventions relates to compounds having the structure Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are soluble guanylate cyclase activators. The compounds are useful for treatment or prevention of cardiovascular diseases, endothelial dysfunction, diastolic dysfunction, atherosclerosis, hypertension, pulmonary hypertension, angina pectoris, thromboses, restenosis, myocardial infarction, strokes, cardiac insufficiency, pulmonary hypertonia, erectile dysfunction, asthma bronchiale, chronic kidney insufficiency, diabetes, or cirrhosis of the liver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Ronald M. Kim, Emma R. Parmee, Christopher Joseph Sinz, Olga A. Ziouzina
  • Patent number: 8455638
    Abstract: A compound having the structure useful for treatment or prevention of cardiovascular diseases, endothelial dysfunction, diastolic dysfunction, atherosclerosis, hypertension, angina pectoris, thromboses, restenoses, myocardial infarction, strokes, cardiac insufficiency, pulmonary hypertonia, erectile dysfunction, asthma bronchiale, chronic kidney insufficiency, diabetes, or cirrhosis of the liver in a human or animal patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Amy R. Bittner, Ronald M. Kim, John W. Mirc, Emma R. Parmee, Christopher Joseph Sinz, Qiang Tan
  • Patent number: 7968589
    Abstract: Glucagon receptor antagonist compounds are disclosed. The compounds are useful for treating type 2 diabetes and related conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: John E. Stelmach, Emma R. Parmee, James R. Tata, Keith G. Rosauer, Ronald M. Kim, Amy R. Bittner, Jiang Chang, Christopher Joseph Sinz
  • Publication number: 20110118282
    Abstract: A compound having the structure useful for treatment or prevention of cardiovascular diseases, endothelial dysfunction, diastolic dysfunction, atherosclerosis, hypertension, angina pectoris, thromboses, restenoses, myocardial infarction, strokes, cardiac insufficiency, pulmonary hypertonia, erectile dysfunction, asthma bronchiale, chronic kidney insufficiency, diabetes, or cirrhosis of the liver in a human or animal patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: Amy R. Bittner, Christopher Joseph Sinz, Jiang Chang, Ronald M. Kim, J.W. Mirc, Emma R. Parmee, Qiang Tan
  • Publication number: 20100216764
    Abstract: This inventions relates to compounds having the structure Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are soluble guanylate cyclase activators. The compounds are useful for treatment or prevention of cardiovascular diseases, endothelial dysfunction, diastolic dysfunction, atherosclerosis, hypertension, pulmonary hypertension, angina pectoris, thromboses, restenosis, myocardial infarction, strokes, cardiac insufficiency, pulmonary hypertonia, erectile dysfunction, asthma bronchiale, chronic kidney insufficiency, diabetes, or cirrhosis of the liver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Ronald M. Kim, Emma R. Parmee, Christopher Joseph Sinz, Olga A. Ziouzina
  • Publication number: 20100144824
    Abstract: Glucagon receptor antagonist compounds are disclosed. The compounds are useful for treating type 2 diabetes and related conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventors: JOHN E. STELMACH, EMMA R. PARMEE, JAMES R. TATA, KEITH G. ROSAUER, RONALD M. KIM, AMY R. BITTNER, JIANG CHANG, CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH SINZ
  • Patent number: 7687534
    Abstract: Glucagon receptor antagonist compounds are disclosed. The compounds are useful for treating type 2 diabetes and related conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: John E. Stelmach, Emma R. Parmee, James R. Tata, Keith G. Rosauer, Ronald M. Kim, Amy R. Bittner, Jiang Chang, Christopher Joseph Sinz
  • Publication number: 20100004158
    Abstract: Glucagon receptor antagonist compounds are disclosed. The compounds are useful for treating type 2 diabetes and related conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: John E. Stelmach, Emma R. Parmee, James R. Tata, Keith G. Rosauer, Ronald M. Kim, Amy R. Bittner, Jiang Chang, Christopher Joseph Sinz
  • Patent number: 7598398
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted indoles, compositions containing such compounds and methods of treatment The compounds are glucagon receptor antagonists and thus are useful for treating, preventing or delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus and related conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald M. Kim, Amy R. Bittner, Christopher Joseph Sinz, Emma R. Parmee
  • Publication number: 20090209556
    Abstract: A compound having the structure useful for treatment or prevention of cardiovascular diseases, endothelial dysfunction, diastolic dysfunction, atherosclerosis, hypertension, angina pectoris, thromboses, restenoses, myocardial infarction, strokes, cardiac insufficiency, pulmonary hypertonia, erectile dysfunction, asthma bronchiale, chronic kidney insufficiency, diabetes, or cirrhosis of the liver in a human or animal patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: Amy R. Bittner, Christopher Joseph Sinz, Jiang Chang, Ronald M. Kim, J. W. Mirc, Emma R. Parmee, Qiang Tan
  • Patent number: 7301036
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cyclic guanidines, compositions containing such compounds and methods of treatment. The compounds are glucagon receptor antagonists and thus are useful for treating, preventing or delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Emma R. Parmee, Ronald M. Kim, Elizabeth A. Rouse, Darby R. Schmidt, Christopher Joseph Sinz, Jiang Chang