Patents by Inventor Craig Johnstone

Craig Johnstone 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).

  • Publication number: 20110152234
    Abstract: The invention relates to thiophene carboxamides of formula (I), wherein A, R1, R2, R3, n and X are as defined in the specification, processes and intermediates used in their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: Alan Faull, Craig Johnstone, Andrew Morley, Jeffrey Philip Poyser
  • Patent number: 7956084
    Abstract: The invention relates to thiophene carboxamides of formula (I), wherein A, R1, R2, R3, n and X are as defined in the specification, processes and intermediates used in their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Alan Faull, Craig Johnstone, Andrew Morley, Jeffrey Philip Poyser
  • Patent number: 7951830
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a compound of Formula (I) or a salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, n and m are as described in the specification, in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment or prevention of a disease condition mediated through glucokinase (GLK), such as type 2 diabetes. The invention also relates to a novel group of compounds of Formula (I) and to methods for preparing compounds of Formula (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Scott Boyd, Peter William Rodney Caulkett, Rodney Brian Hargreaves, Suzanne Saxon Bowker, Roger James, Clifford David Jones, Darren McKerrecher, Michael Howard Block, Craig Johnstone
  • Publication number: 20110071144
    Abstract: The invention relates to quinazoline derivatives of formula (1) wherein m is an integer from 1 to 2; R1 represents hydrogen, hydroxy, halogeno, nitro, trifluoromethyl, cyano, C1-3alkyl, C1-3alkoxy, C1-3alkylthio, or —NR5R6 (wherein R5 and R6, which may be the same or different, each represents hydrogen or C1-3alkyl); R2 represents hydrogen, hydroxy, halogeno, methoxy, amino or nitro; R3 represents hydroxy, halogeno, C1-3alkyl, C1-3alkoxy, C1-3alkanoyloxy, trifluoromethyl, cyano, amino or nitro; X1 represents —O—, —CH2—, —S—, —SO—, —SO2—, —NR7CO—, —CONR8—, —SO2NR9—, —NR10SO2— or —NR11— (wherein R7, R8, R9, R10 and R11 each independently represents hydrogen, C1-3alkyl or C1-3alkoxyC2-3alkyl); R4 represents an optionally substituted 5 or 6 membered saturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic group or a group which is alkenyl, alkynyl or optionally substituted alkyl, which alkyl group may contain a heteroatom linking group, which alkenyl, alkynyl or alkyl group may carry a terminal optionally substituted group sele
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Andrew Peter THOMAS, Craig Johnstone, Edward Clayton, Elaine Sophie Elizabeth Stokes, Jean-Jacques Marcel Lohmann, Laurent Francois Andre Hennequin
  • Publication number: 20100216791
    Abstract: The invention relates to chemical compounds of the formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which possess B-Raf inhibitory activity and are accordingly useful for their anti cancer activity and thus in methods of treatment of the human or animal body. The invention also relates to processes for the manufacture of said chemical compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their use in the manufacture of medicaments of use in the production of an anti-cancer effect in a warm blooded animal such as man.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: ASTRAZENECA
    Inventors: Brian Aquila, Donald J. Cook, Craig Johnstone, Stephen Lee, Paul Lyne, David Alan Rudge, Melissa Vasbinder, Haixia Wang
  • Patent number: 7783606
    Abstract: A method and system for generating a snapshot in a consistent state is disclosed. The system comprises a host computer, a primary data storage, a data protection unit, and a secondary data storage. The data protection unit monitors a state of an email application which is running on the host computer. The data protection unit generates a snapshot of data stored in a primary data storage when the email application is in a consistent state, and stores the snapshot on a secondary storage. In the event of a system failure, the data is recovered using the last snapshot. A method and system for recovering email data from a snapshot in a consistent state using a client is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: NetApp, Inc.
    Inventors: Yafen Peggy Chang, Roger Keith Stager, Craig Johnston
  • Patent number: 7745475
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I) wherein: R1 is hydroxymethyl; R2 is selected from —C(O)NR4R5, SO2NR4R5, S(O)pR4 and HET-2; HET-1 is a 5- or 6-membered, optionally substituted C-linked heteroaryl ring; HET-2 is a 4-, 5- or 6-membered, C- or N-linked optionally substituted heterocyclyl ring; R3 is selected from halo, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, methyl, methoxy and cyano; R4 is selected from for example hydrogen, optionally substituted (1-4C)alkyl and HET-2; R5 is hydrogen or (1-4C)alkyl; or R4 and R5 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached may form a heterocyclyl ring system as defined by HET-3; HET-3 is for example an optionally substituted N-linked, 4, 5 or 6 membered, saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclyl ring; p is (independently at each occurrence) 0, 1 or 2; m is 0 or 1; n is 0, 1 or 2; provided that when m is 0, then n is 1 or 2; or a salt, pro drug or solvate thereof, are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Craig Johnstone, Darren McKerrecher, Kurt Gordon Pike, Michael James Waring
  • Publication number: 20100137397
    Abstract: A compound of the formula (1) or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt: possess glycogen phosphorylase inhibitory activity and accordingly have value in the treatment of disease states associated with increased glycogen phosphorylase activity such as 2 diabetes. Processes for the manufacture of compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: ASTRAZENECA AB
    Inventors: Alan Martin Birch, Craig Johnstone, Alleyn Thomas Plowright, Iain Simpson, Paul Robert Owen Whittamore
  • Publication number: 20100029754
    Abstract: The invention relates to thiophene carboxamides of formula (I), wherein A, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and X are as defined in the specification, processes and intermediates used in their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: ASTRAZENECA AB
    Inventors: Alan Wellington Faull, Craig Johnstone, Andrew David Morley, Jeffrey Philip Poyser
  • Publication number: 20100029727
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), or salts thereof, which inhibit acetyl CoA (acetyl coenzyme A):diacylglycerol acyltransferase (DGAT1) activity are provided, wherein: n is 1, 2 or 3 and each R is independently selected from fluoro, chloro, cyano, methyl, ethyl, methoxy, ethoxy, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy and difluoromethoxy; together with processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as medicaments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: Craig Johnstone, Alleyn Plowright
  • Publication number: 20090253676
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I): wherein: R1 is hydroxymethyl; R2 is selected from —C(O)NR4R5, —SO2NR4R5, —S(O)pR4 and HET-2; HET-1 is a 5- or 6-membered, optionally substituted C-linked heteroaryl ring; HET-2 is a 4-, 5- or 6-membered, C- or N-linked optionally substituted heterocyclyl ring; R3 is selected from halo, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, methyl, methoxy and cyano; R4 is selected from for example hydrogen, optionally substituted (1-4C)alkyl and HET-2; R5 is hydrogen or (1-4C)alkyl; or R4 and R5 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached may form a heterocyclyl ring system as defined by HET-3; HET-3 is for example an optionally substituted N-linked, 4, 5 or 6 membered, saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclyl ring; p is (independently at each occurrence) 0, 1 or 2; m is 0 or 1; n is 0, 1 or 2; provided that when m is 0, then n is 1 or 2; or a salt, pro-drug or solvate thereof, are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Craig Johnstone, Darren McKerrecher, Kurt Gordon Pike, Michael James Waring
  • Patent number: 7572826
    Abstract: The invention relates to thiophene carboxamides of formula (I), wherein A, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and X are as defined in the specification, processes and intermediates used in their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Alan Wellington Faull, Craig Johnstone, Andrew David Morley, Jeffrey Philip Poyser
  • Publication number: 20090181962
    Abstract: The invention relates to heteroaromatic carboxamides of formula (I), wherein A, R1, R2, and X are as defined in the specification, processes and intermediates used in their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: Andrew Baxter, Stephen Brough, Alan Faull, Craig Johnstone, Thomas Mcinally
  • Publication number: 20090124682
    Abstract: A compound of the formula (1) or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt: (A chemical formula should be inserted here—please see paper copy enclosed herewith) (1) possess glycogen phosphorylase inhibitory activity and accordingly have value in the treatment of disease states associated with increased glycogen phosphorylase activity. Processes for the manufacture of compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Alan Martin Birch, Craig Johnstone, Alleyn Thomas Plowright, Iain Simpson, Paul Robert Owen Whittamore
  • Patent number: 7524957
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a compound of Formula (I) or a salt, solvate or prodrug thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, n and m are as described in the specification, in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment or prevention of a disease condition mediated through glucokinase (GLK), such as type 2 diabetes. The invention also relates to a novel group of compounds of Formula (I) and to methods for preparing compounds of Formula (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Scott Boyd, Peter William Rodney Caulkett, Rodney Brian Hargreaves, Suzanne Saxon Bowker, Roger James, Clifford David Jones, Darren McKerrecher, Michael Howard Block, Craig Johnstone
  • Publication number: 20090062351
    Abstract: A compound of Formula (I): Formula (I) wherein: R1 is selected from hydrogen and C1-4alkyl; R2 is selected from: R4—C(R5aR5b)—, R4?C(R6)— and R7aC(R7b)?C(R6)—; R3X— is selected from methyl, methoxymethyl and; R4 is selected from (optionally substituted) C1-4alkyl, phenyl, C3-6cycloalkyl and heteroaryl; R5a and R5b are independently selected from hydrogen, fluoro and C1-4alkyl; R6 is selected from hydrogen and C1-4alkyl; R7a and R7b are optionally substituted C1-4alkyl; or a salt, pro-drug or solvate thereof, are described. Their use as GLK activators, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and processes for their preparation are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2004
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Peter William Rodney Caulkett, Craig Johnstone, Darren McKerrecher, Kurt Gordon Pike
  • Publication number: 20090018157
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I) wherein: R1—X— is selected from: methyl, methoxymethyl and Formula (X); R2 is selected from hydrogen, methyl, chloro and fluoro; n is 1 or 2; or a salt, pro-drug or solvate thereof, are described. Their use as GLK activators, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and processes for their preparation are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2004
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Craig Johnstone, Darren McKerrecher, Kurt Gordon Pike
  • Publication number: 20080312207
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I) wherein: R1 is methyl; R2 is selected from —C (O) NR4R5, SO2NR4R5, S (O) pR4 and HET-2; HET-1 is a 5- or 6-membered, optionally substituted C-linked heteroaryl ring; HET-2 is a 4-, 5- or 6-membered, C- or N-linked optionally substituted heterocyclyl ring; R3 is selected from halo, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, methyl, methoxy and cyano; R4 is selected from for example hydrogen, optionally substituted (1-4C) alkyl and HET-2; R5 is hydrogen or (1-4C) alkyl; or R4 and R5 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached may form a heterocyclyl ring system as defined by HET-3; HET-3 is for example an optionally substituted N-linked, 4, 5 or 6 membered, saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclyl ring; p is (independently at each occurrence) 0, 1 or 2; m is 0 or 1; n is 0, 1 or 2; provided that when m is 0, then n is 1 or 2; or a salt, pro drug or solvate thereof, are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2005
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: Craig Johnstone, Darren McKerrecher, Kurt Gordon Pike
  • Publication number: 20080280874
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I): wherein: R1 is methoxymethyl; R2 is selected from —C(O)NR4R5, —SO2NR4R5, —S(O)pR4 and HET-2; HET-1 is a 5- or 6-membered, optionally substituted C-linked heteroaryl ring; HET-2 is a 4-, 5- or 6-membered, C- or N-linked optionally substituted heterocyclyl ring; R3 is selected from halo, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, methyl, methoxy and cyano; R4 is selected from for example hydrogen, optionally substituted (1-4C)alkyl and HET-2; R5 is hydrogen or (1-4C)alkyl; or R4 and R5 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached may form a heterocyclyl ring system as defined by HET-3; HET-3 is for example an optionally substituted N-linked, 4, 5 or 6 membered, saturated or partially unsaturated heterocyclyl ring; p is (independently at each occurrence) 0, 1 or 2; m is 0 or 1; n is 0, 1 or 2; provided that when m is 0, then n is 1 or 2; or a salt, pro-drug or solvate thereof, are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Craig Johnstone, Darren Mckerrecher, Kurt Gordon Pike, Michael James Waring
  • Patent number: RE42353
    Abstract: The invention relates to quinazoline derivatives of formula (1) wherein m is an integer from 1 to 2; R1 represents hydrogen, hydroxy, halogeno, nitro, trifluoromethyl, cyano, C1-3alkyl, C1-3alkoxy, C1-3alkylthio, or —NR5R6 (wherein R5 and R6, which may be the same or different, each represents hydrogen or C1-3alkyl); R2 represents hydrogen, hydroxy, halogeno, methoxy, amino or nitro; R3 represents hydroxy, halogeno, C1-3alkyl, C1-3alkoxy, C1-3alkanoyloxy, trifluoromethyl, cyano, amino or nitro; X1 represents —O—, —CH2—, —S—, —SO—, —SO2—, —NR7CO—, —CONR8—, —SO2NR9—, —NR10SO2— or —NR11— (wherein R7, R8, R9, R10 and R11 each independently represents hydrogen, C1-3alkyl or C1-3alkoxyC2-3alkyl); R4 represents an optionally substituted 5 or 6 membered saturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic group or a group which is alkenyl, alkynyl or optionally substituted alkyl, which alkyl group may contain a heteroatom linking group, which alkenyl, alkynyl or alkyl group may carry a terminal optionally substituted group sele
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: AstraZeneca UK Limited
    Inventors: Andrew Peter Thomas, Craig Johnstone, Edward Clayton, Elaine Sophie Elizabeth Stokes, Jean-Jacques Marcel Lohmann, Laurent Francois Andre Hennequin