Patents by Inventor Darren W. Engers

Darren W. Engers 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: 20250136600
    Abstract: Deuterium-labeled 4-((2,3-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]dioxin-6-yl)oxy)piperidines substituted with pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyridin-5-one, furo[3,4-b]pyridin-5(7H)-one, or [1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyrimidin-3(2H)-one are positive allosteric modulators of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4) and may have use in treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with muscarinic acetylcholine receptor dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2024
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, Darren W. Engers, Kayla J. Temple, Alison R. Gregro, Alexa E. Richardson, Madeline F. Long
  • Publication number: 20250122199
    Abstract: Deuterium-labeled 4-((2,3-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]dioxin-6-yl)oxy)piperidines substituted with pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyridin-5-one, furo[3,4-b]pyridin-5(7H)-one, or [1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyrimidin-3(2H)-one are positive allosteric modulators of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4) and may have use in treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with muscarinic acetylcholine receptor dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, Darren W. Engers, Kayla J. Temple, Alison R. Gregro, Alexa E. Richardson, Madeline F. Long
  • Publication number: 20250122198
    Abstract: Deuterium-labeled 4-((2,3-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]dioxin-6-yl)oxy)piperidines substituted with pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyridin-5-one, furo[3,4-b]pyridin-5(7H)-one, or [1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyrimidin-3(2H)-one are positive allosteric modulators of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4) and may have use in treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with muscarinic acetylcholine receptor dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, Darren W. Engers, Kayla J. Temple, Alison R. Gregro, Alexa E. Richardson, Madeline F. Long
  • Publication number: 20250122201
    Abstract: Deuterium-labeled 4-((2,3-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]dioxin-6-yl)oxy)piperidines substituted with pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyridin-5-one, furo[3,4-b]pyridin-5(7H)-one, or [1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyrimidin-3(2H)-one are positive allosteric modulators of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4) and may have use in treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with muscarinic acetylcholine receptor dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, Darren W. Engers, Kayla J. Temple, Alison R. Gregro, Alexa E. Richardson, Madeline F. Long
  • Publication number: 20250122200
    Abstract: Deuterium-labeled 4-((2,3-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]dioxin-6-yl)oxy)piperidines substituted with pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyridin-5-one, furo[3,4-b]pyridin-5(7H)-one, or [1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyrimidin-3(2H)-one are positive allosteric modulators of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4) and may have use in treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with muscarinic acetylcholine receptor dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, Darren W. Engers, Kayla J. Temple, Alison R. Gregro, Alexa E. Richardson, Madeline F. Long
  • Publication number: 20250101041
    Abstract: 5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-1,6-naphthyridines substituted in the 6-position with pyrimido[1,2-b]pyridazin-4-one are positive allosteric modulators of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4) and may have use in treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with muscarinic acetylcholine receptor dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2023
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Darren W. Engers, Kayla J. Temple, Alison R. Gregro, Madeline F. Long, Logan A. Baker, Aaron M. Bender, Anna E. Ringuette, Sara L. Biscotto
  • Publication number: 20250026764
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are tricyclic compounds, including pyrimido[4?,5?:4,5]thieno[2,3-c]pyridazine-8-amine, pyrido[3?,2?:4,5]thieno[3,2-d]pyrimidine-4-amine, pyrazino[2?,3?:4,5]thieno[3,2-d]pyrimidin-4-amine, pyrido[3?,2?:4,5]furo[3,2-d]pyrimidin-4-amine, and pyrimido[4?,5?:4,5]furo[2,3-c]pyridazin-8-amine compounds, which may be useful as positive allosteric modulators of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4). Also disclosed herein are methods of making the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with muscarinic acetylcholine receptor dysfunction using the compounds and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2024
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Darren W. Engers, Sean Bollinger, James C. Tarr, Paul Spearing, Julie L. Engers, Madeline Long, Thomas M. Bridges
  • Publication number: 20250026752
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are analogs of 4-(7,8-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-6(5H)-yl)quinazoline and 4-(7,8-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-6(5H)-yl)pyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine, which may be useful as positive allosteric modulators of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4). Also disclosed herein are methods of making the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with muscarinic acetylcholine receptor dysfunction using the compounds and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Darren W. Engers, Julie L. Engers, Madeline F. Long, Logan A. Baker, Rory A. Capstick, Charlotte Park, Andrew S. Felts, Kayla J. Temple, Aaron M. Bender
  • Publication number: 20250017935
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 7,8-dihydro-5H-1,6-naphthyridine derivatives of formula (I) The present compounds are positive allosteric modulators of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4) for use in treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with muscarinic acetylcholine receptor dysfunction. An exemplary compound is e.g. example 1: 5,6-dimethyl-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)-7,8-dihydro-5H-1,6-naphthyridin-6-yl]thieno[2,3-d]pyrimidine (compound 1): Data on the activity of exemplary compounds in an mAChR M4 cell-based assay is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Darren W. Engers, Julie L. Engers, Madeline F. Long, Charlotte Park, Aaron M. Bender, Logan A. Baker
  • Publication number: 20250011320
    Abstract: Deuterium-labeled 4-((2,3-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]dioxin-6-yl)oxy)piperidines substituted with pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyridin-5-one, furo[3,4-b]pyridin-5(7H)-one, or [1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyrimidin-3(2H)-one are positive allosteric modulators of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4) and may have use in treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with muscarinic acetylcholine receptor dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, Darren W. Engers, Kayla J. Temple, Alison R. Gregro, Alexa E. Richardson, Madeline F. Long
  • Publication number: 20250002507
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 6-([1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-b]pyridazin-6-yl)-7,8-dihydro-5H-1,6-naphthyridine derivatives, 6-(imidazo[1,2-b]pyridazin-6-yl)-7,8-dihydro-5H-1,6-naphthyridine derivatives or 6-(imidazo[1,5-b]pyridazin-6-yl)-7,8-dihydro-5H-1,6-naphthyridine derivatives of formula (I) The present compounds are positive allosteric modulators of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4) for use in treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with muscarinic acetylcholine receptor dysfunction. An exemplary compound is e.g. compound 1 Data on the activity of exemplary compounds in an mAChR M4 cell-based assay is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Darren W. Engers, Alison R. Gregro, Katrina A. Bollinger, Charlotte Park, Kayla J. Temple, Logan A. Baker, Madeline F. Long, Anna E. Ringuette, Julie L. Engers
  • Patent number: 12139498
    Abstract: 6,7-Dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridines substituted in the 5-position with heterocyclic rings are positive allosteric modulators of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4) and may have use in treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with muscarinic acetylcholine receptor dysfunction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2024
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, Darren W. Engers, Kayla J. Temple, Alison R. Gregro, Madeline F. Long, Anna E. Ringuette, Julie L. Engers
  • Publication number: 20240368188
    Abstract: 6,7-Dihydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridines substituted in the 5-position with heterocyclic rings are positive allosteric modulators of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor Ma (mAChR MA) and may have use in treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with muscarinic acetylcholine receptor dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, Darren W. Engers, Kayla J. Temple, Alison R. Gregro, Madeline F. Long, Anna E. Ringuette, Julie L. Engers
  • Patent number: 12065433
    Abstract: Described are positive allosteric modulators of muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 (mAChR M1), pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, and methods of using the compounds and compositions for treating neurological disorders, psychiatric disorders, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffery Conn, Darren W. Engers, Aaron M. Bender
  • Publication number: 20240228489
    Abstract: Described are deuterium-labeled 6,7-dihydro-5H-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyridin-5-one and isoindolin-1-one positive allosteric modulators of muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1(mAChR M1), pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, and methods of using the compounds and compositions for treating neurological disorders, psychiatric disorders, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, Darren W. Engers, Julie L. Engers, Changho Han, Alison R. Gregro, Madeline F. Long, Jinming Li, Joseph D. Bungard, Cayden J. Dodd
  • Publication number: 20240190824
    Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of formula (I): in which all symbols are defined in the description. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, methods of making the compounds, kits comprising the compounds and methods of using the compounds to treat disorders associated with dysregulation of TREK-1, TREK-2 or both TREK-1 and TREK-2 in a mammal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Applicants: ONO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD., VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Craig W LINDSLEY, Darren W ENGERS, Elizabeth S CHILDRESS, Sean R BOLLINGER, Joza SCHMITT, Trevor C CHOPKO, Jerod S DENTON, Motoyuki TANAKA, Haruto KURATA
  • Publication number: 20240182445
    Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of formula (I): in which all symbols are defined in the description. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, methods of making the compounds, kits comprising the compounds and methods of using the compounds to prevent and/or treat disorders associated with dysregulation of TREK-1, TREK-2 or both TREK-1 and TREK-2 in a mammal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Applicants: ONO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD., VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Craig W LINDSLEY, Darren W ENGERS, Elizabeth S CHILDRESS, Sean R BOLLINGER, Joza SCHMITT, Aaron T GARRISON, Charles K PERRY, Jerod S DENTON, Motoyuki TANAKA
  • Publication number: 20240116902
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are substituted hexahydro-1H-cyclopenta[c]pyrrole compounds, which may be useful as antagonists of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4). Also disclosed herein are methods of making the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of treating disorders using the compounds and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Darren W. Engers, Julie L. Engers, Kayla J. Temple, Aaron M. Bender, Logan A. Baker
  • Patent number: 11884676
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are analogues of 6-(4-((2,3-dihydrobenzo[b][1,4]dioxin-6-yl)oxy)piperidin-1 -yl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-b]pyridazine of formula (Ib), which may be useful as positive allosteric modulators of the muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M4 (mAChR M4). Also disclosed herein are methods of making the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of treating neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with muscarinic acetylcholine receptor dysfunction using the compounds and compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Darren W. Engers, Alison R. Gregro, Kayla J. Temple, Madeline F. Long, Anna E. Ringuette, Logan A. Baker, Thomas Jensen
  • Patent number: 11851406
    Abstract: Described are positive allosteric modulators of muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 (mAChR M1), pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, and methods of using the compounds and compositions for treating neurological disorders, psychiatric disorders, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: Craig W. Lindsley, P. Jeffrey Conn, Darren W. Engers, Julie L. Engers, Aaron M. Bender, Madeline Long