Patents by Inventor Craig A. Coburn

Craig A. Coburn 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).

  • KINASE INHIBITORS
    Publication number: 20230174481
    Abstract: Disclosed herein, are protein kinase inhibitors, in particular Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, processes for preparing them and uses of the inhibitors to treat or prevent diseases, disorders and conditions associated with kinase function. In particular, the present invention relates to CNS penetrable BTK inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Craig A. Coburn, Daniel J. Buzard, Dange Vijay Kumar
  • INHIBITORS OF HEPATITIS C VIRUS REPLICATION
    Publication number: 20220356182
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) that are useful as hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5A inhibitors, the synthesis of such compounds, and the use of such compounds for inhibiting HCV NS5A activity, for treating or preventing HCV infections and for inhibiting HCV viral replication and/or viral production in a cell-based system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Craig A. Coburn, Steven W. Ludmerer, Kun Liu, Hao Wu, Richard Soll, Bin Zhong, Jian Zhu
  • Inhibitors of hepatitis C virus replication
    Patent number: 11053243
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) that are useful as hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5A inhibitors, the synthesis of such compounds, and the use of such compounds for inhibiting HCV NS5A activity, for treating or preventing HCV infections and for inhibiting HCV viral replication and/or viral production in a cell-based system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Craig A. Coburn, Steven W. Ludmerer, Kun Liu, Hao Wu, Richard Soil, Bin Zhong, Jian Zhu
  • INHIBITORS OF HEPATITIS C VIRUS REPLICATION
    Publication number: 20200262836
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) that are useful as hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5A inhibitors, the synthesis of such compounds, and the use of such compounds for inhibiting HCV NS5A activity, for treating or preventing HCV infections and for inhibiting HCV viral replication and/or viral production in a cell-based system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: CRAIG A. COBURN, STEVEN W. LUDMERER, KUN LIU, Hao Wu, Richard Soll, Bin Zhong, Jian Zhu
  • Piperidine or piperazine linked imidazole and triazole derivatives and methods of use
    Patent number: 10745377
    Abstract: The present invention relates to piperidine or piperazine linked imidazole and triazole derivatives, compositions comprising said compounds, alone or in combination with other drugs, and methods of using the compounds for improving the pharmacokinetics of a drug. The compounds of the invention are useful in human and veterinary medicine for inhibiting CYP3A4 and for improving the pharmacokinetics of a therapeutic compound that is metabolized by CYP3A4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Craig A. Coburn, Milana M. Maletic, Yunfu Luo, Zhiqi Qi, Tingting Yu, Richard Soll
  • Chromane-substituted tetracyclic compounds and uses thereof for the treatment of viral diseases
    Patent number: 10738062
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel Chromane-Substituted Tetracyclic Compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, A?, R2 R3, R4 and R5 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising a Chromane-Substituted Tetracyclic Compound, and methods of using the Chromane-Substituted Tetracyclic Compounds for treating or preventing HCV infection in a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Wensheng Yu, Joseph A. Kozlowski, Ling Tong, Craig A. Coburn, Bin Hu, Bin Zhong, Jinglai Hao, Dahai Wang
  • Heterocycle-substituted tetracyclic compounds and methods of use thereof for the treatment of viral diseases
    Patent number: 10646494
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel Heterocycle-Substituted Tetracyclic Compounds of Formula (I): (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, A?, R2 R3 and R5 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Heterocycle-Substituted Tetracyclic Compound, and methods of using the Heterocycle-Substituted Tetracyclic Compounds for treating or preventing HCV infection in a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Wensheng Yu, Ling Tong, Joseph A. Kozlowski, Craig A. Coburn, De-Yi Yang, Deyou Sha, Jae-Hun Kim, Michael Dwyer, Kartik M Keertikar, Bin Hu, Bin Zhong, Jinglai Hao, Dahai Wang
  • HETEROCYCLE-SUBSTITUTED TETRACYCLIC COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF FOR THE TREATMENT OF VIRAL DISEASES
    Publication number: 20190175602
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel Heterocycle-Substituted Tetracyclic Compounds of Formula (I): (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, A?, R2 R3 and R5 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Heterocycle-Substituted Tetra-cyclic Compound, and methods of using the Heterocycle-Substituted Tetracyclic Compounds for treating or preventing HCV infection in a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Wensheng Yu, LING Tong, Joseph A. Koziowski, Craig: A Coburn, De-yi J. Yang, Deyou Sha, Jae-Hun. Kim, Michael Dwyer, Kartik M. Keertikar, Bin Hu, Bin Zhong, Jinglai Hao, Dahai Wang
  • INHIBITORS OF HEPATITIS C VIRUS REPLICATION
    Publication number: 20190127365
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) that are useful as hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5A inhibitors, the synthesis of such compounds, and the use of such compounds for inhibiting HCV NS5A activity, for treating or preventing HCV infections and for inhibiting HCV viral replication and/or viral production in a cell-based system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Craig A. Coburn, Steven W. Ludmerer, Kun Liu, Hao Wu, Richard Soll, Bin Zhong, Jian Zhu
  • Imidazole derivatives and methods of use thereof for improving the pharmacokinetics of a drug
    Patent number: 9981969
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Imidazole Derivatives of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, B, Y, R1 and R2 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Imidazole Derivative, and methods of using the Imidazole Derivatives for inhibiting CYP450 3A. Inhibition of CYP450 3A can be used to improve the pharmacokinetics of a drug that is metabolized by CYP450 3A4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Craig A. Coburn, Milana Maletic, Yunfu Luo, Zhiqi Qi, Chunsing Li, Tingting Yu, Richard Soll
  • Aryl linked imidazole and triazole derivatives and methods of use thereof for improving the pharmacokinetics of a drug
    Patent number: 9975888
    Abstract: The present invention relates to aryl linked imidazole and triazole derivatives, compositions comprising said compounds, alone or in combination with other drugs, and methods of using the compounds for improving the pharmacokinetics of a drug. The compounds of the invention are useful in human and veterinary medicine for inhibiting CYP3A4 and for improving the pharmacokinetics of a therapeutic compound that is metabolized by CYP3A4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Craig A. Coburn, Milana M. Maletic, Yunfu Luo, Zhiqi Qi, Chun Sing Li, Tingting Yu
  • Sulfonamide derivatives and methods of use thereof for improving the pharmacokinetics of a drug
    Patent number: 9556202
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Sulfonamide Derivatives of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, W, X, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Sulfonamide Derivative, and methods of using the Sulfonamide Derivatives for improving the pharmacokinetics of a drug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Craig A. Coburn, Milana Maletic, Richard Soll, Chunsing Li, Yunfu Luo, Zhiqi Qi
  • INHIBITORS OF HEPATITIS C VIRUS REPLICATION
    Publication number: 20170008906
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) that are useful as hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5A inhibitors, the synthesis of such compounds, and the use of such compounds for inhibiting HCV NS5A activity, for treating or preventing HCV infections and for inhibiting HCV viral replication and/or viral production in a cell-based system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Craig A. Coburn, Steven W. Ludmerer, Kun Liu, Hao Wu, Richard Soll, Bin Zhong, Jian Zhu
  • Tetracyclic xanthene derivatives and methods of use thereof for the treatment of viral diseases
    Patent number: 9504690
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel Tetracyclic Xanthene Derivatives of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, Y1, Y2, Z, Ra, Rb, R1a, R1b and R2 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Tetracyclic Xanthene Derivative, and methods of using the Tetracyclic Xanthene Derivatives for treating or preventing HCV infection in a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Craig A. Coburn, Stuart B. Rosenblum, Joseph A. Kozlowski, Richard Soll, Hao Wu, Bin Hu, Bin Zhong, Dahai Wang, Changmao Shen, Fei Sun
  • Spiropyrrolidine beta-secretase inhibitors for the treatment of alzheimer's disease
    Patent number: 9505739
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to spiropyrrolidine compounds of formula (I) which are inhibitors of the beta-secretase enzyme and that are useful in the treatment of diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the treatment of such diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Shawn J. Stachel, Craig A. Coburn, Thomas G. Steele, Hao Wu
  • ARYL LINKED IMIDAZOLE AND TRIAZOLE DERIVATIVES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF FOR IMPROVING THE PHARMACOKINETICS OF A DRUG
    Publication number: 20160297809
    Abstract: The present invention relates to aryl linked imidazole and triazole derivatives, compositions comprising said compounds, alone or in combination with other drugs, and methods of using the compounds for improving the pharmacokinetics of a drug. The compounds of the invention are useful in human and veterinary medicine for inhibiting CYP3A4 and for improving the pharmacokinetics of a therapeutic compound that is metabolized by CYP3A4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Craig A. Coburn, Milana M. Maletic, Yunfu Luo, Zhiqi Qi, Chun Sing Li, Tingting Yu
  • PIPERIDINE OR PIPERAZINE LINKED IMIDAZOLE AND TRIAZOLE DERIVATIVES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF FOR IMPROVING THE PHARMACOKINETICS OF A DRUG
    Publication number: 20160297792
    Abstract: The present invention relates to piperidine or piperazine linked imidazole and triazole derivatives, compositions comprising said compounds, alone or in combination with other drugs, and methods of using the compounds for improving the pharmacokinetics of a drug. The compounds of the invention are useful in human and veterinary medicine for inhibiting CYP3A4 and for improving the pharmacokinetics of a therapeutic compound that is metabolized by CYP3A4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Craig A. Coburn, Milana M. Maletic, Yunfu Luo, Zhiqi Qi, Tingting Yu, Richard Soll
  • POLYCYCLIC HETEROCYCLE DERIVATIVES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF FOR THE TREATMENT OF VIRAL DISEASES
    Publication number: 20160243128
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Polycyclic Heterocycle Derivatives, such as compound 1: (1) compositions comprising the Polycyclic Heterocycle Derivatives, and methods of using the Polycyclic Heterocycle Derivatives for treating or preventing HCV infection in a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Joseph P. Vacca, Craig A. Coburn, David B. Olsen, Joseph A. Kozlowski, Stuart B. Rosenblum
  • IMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF FOR IMPROVING THE PHARMACOKINETICS OF A DRUG
    Publication number: 20160108048
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Imidazole Derivatives of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, B, Y, R1 and R2 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Imidazole Derivative, and methods of using the Imidazole Derivatives for inhibiting CYP450 3A. Inhibition of CYP450 3A can be used to improve the pharmacokinetics of a drug that is metabolized by CYP450 3A4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Craig A. Coburn, Milana Maletic, Yunfu Luo, Zhiqi Qi, Chunsing Li, Tingting Yu, Richard Soll
  • Fused tetracycle derivatives and methods of use thereof for the treatment of viral diseases
    Patent number: 9254292
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel Fused Tetracycle Derivatives of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, A?, B, G, R1, U, V, W, W?, X, X?, Y and Y? are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Fused Tetracycle Derivative, and methods of using the Fused Tetracycle Derivatives for treating or preventing HCV infection in a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Craig A. Coburn, Brian J. Lavey, Michael P. Dwyer, Joseph A. Kozlowski, Stuart B. Rosenblum