Patents by Inventor David J. Bearss

David J. Bearss 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: 8759384
    Abstract: Compounds represented by Formula I and II, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: inhibit bacterial 2-epimerase and are useful anti-infective agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Inventors: David J. Bearss, Hariprasad Vankayalapati, Yong Xu, Charles Erec Stabbins, Vincent A. Fischetti
  • Publication number: 20140163017
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to substituted (E)-N?-(1-phenylethylidene)benzohydrazide analogs, derivatives thereof, and related compounds, which are useful as inhibitors of lysine-specific histone demethylase, including LSD1; synthetic methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of using the compounds and compositions to treat disorders associated with dysfunction of the LSD1. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
    Inventors: Hariprasad Vankayalapati, Venkataswamy Sorna, Steven L. Warner, Bret Stephens, David J. Bearss, Sunil Sharma
  • Patent number: 8710057
    Abstract: The present invention provides protein kinase inhibitors comprising imidazo[1,2-b]pyridazine and pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine compounds of the following structure (I) and (II): or a stereoisomer, prodrug or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R, R1, R2 and X are as defined herein. Compositions and methods for using the same in the treatment of cancer and other Pim kinase-associated conditions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Tolero Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Bearss, Xiao-Hui Liu, Hariprasad Vankayalapati, Yong Xu
  • Patent number: 8703767
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to substituted N-(3-(pyrimidin-4-yl)phenyl)acrylamide analogs, derivatives thereof, and related compounds, which are useful as inhibitors of the BTK kinase; synthetic methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of using the compounds and compositions to treat disorders associated with dysfunction of the BTK kinase. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: David J. Bearss, Hariprasad Vankayalapati, Venkataswamy Sorna, Steven L. Warner, Sunil Sharma
  • Publication number: 20140094445
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to substituted (E)-N?-(1-phenylethylidene)benzohydrazide analogs, derivatives thereof, and related compounds, which are useful as inhibitors of lysine-specific histone demethylase, including LSD1; synthetic methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of using the compounds and compositions to treat disorders associated with dysfunction of the LSD1. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Hariprasad Vakayalapati, Venkataswamy Soma, Steven L. Warner, Bret Stephens, David J. Bearss, Sunil Sharma
  • Publication number: 20130302303
    Abstract: Protein kinase inhibitors are disclosed having utility in the treatment of protein kinase-mediated diseases and conditions, such as cancer. The compounds of this invention have the following structure: including steroisomers, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A is a ring moiety selected from: and wherein R1, R2, R3, X, Z, L1, Cycl1, L2 and Cycl2 are as defined herein. Also disclosed are compositions containing a compound of this invention, as well as methods relating to the use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Laurence H. Hurley, Daruka Mahadevan, David J. Bearss, Hariprasad Vankayalapati, Steven L. Warner, James Welsh
  • Patent number: 8569511
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to substituted 3-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)-1H-indazole analogs, derivatives thereof, and related compounds, which are useful as inhibitors of the PDK1 kinase; synthetic methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of using the compounds and compositions for treating disorders associated with dysfunction of the PDK1 kinase. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: David J. Bearss, Hariprasad Vankayalapati, Venkataswamy Sorna, Steven L. Warner, Sunil Sharma
  • Patent number: 8552018
    Abstract: Protein kinase inhibitors are disclosed having utility in the treatment of protein kinase-mediated diseases and conditions, such as cancer. The compounds of this invention have the following structure: including steroisomers, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A is a ring moiety selected from: and wherein R1, R2, R3, X, Z, L1, Cycl1, L2 and Cycl2 are as defined herein. Also disclosed are compositions containing a compound of this invention, as well as methods relating to the use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignees: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of the University of Arizona, Astex Pharmaceutials, Inc.
    Inventors: Laurence H. Hurley, Daruka Mahadevan, David J. Bearss, Hariprasad Vankayalapati, Sridevi Bashyam, Steven L. Warner, James Welsh
  • Patent number: 8445502
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical formulations comprising the protein kinase inhibitor, MP470, and methods of using same in treating conditions involving undesirable cell proliferation, such as cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Astex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Bearss, Rajashree Joshi-Hangal, Xiao-Hui Liu, Pasit Phiasivongsa, Sanjeev G. Redkar, Hariprasad Vankayalapati
  • Publication number: 20130059847
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to substituted N-(3-(pyrimidin-4-yl)phenyl)acrylamide analogs, derivatives thereof, and related compounds, which are useful as inhibitors of the BTK kinase; synthetic methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of using the compounds and compositions to treat disorders associated with dysfunction of the BTK kinase. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventors: David J. Bearss, Hariprasad Vankayalapati, Venkataswamy Sorna, Steven L. Warner, Sunil Sharma
  • Publication number: 20120283261
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to substituted N-phenylpyrimidin-2-amine analogs, derivatives thereof, and related compounds, which are useful as inhibitors of Axl kinase; synthetic methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of using the compounds and compositions for treating disorders associated with dysfunction of the Axl kinase. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventors: David J. Bearss, Hariprasad Vankayalapati, Alexis Mollard, Steven L. Warner, Sunil Sharma
  • Publication number: 20120277229
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to substituted 3-(1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)-1H-indazole analogs, derivatives thereof, and related compounds, which are useful as inhibitors of the PDK1 kinase; synthetic methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of using the compounds and compositions for treating disorders associated with dysfunction of the PDK1 kinase. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventors: David J. Bearss, Hariprasad Vankayalapati, Venkataswamy Sorna, Steven L. Warner, Sunil Sharma
  • Publication number: 20120276204
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved technique for spinal fusion involving the administration of an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor to a fusion. The HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor is preferably delivered to the site by a carrier. More preferably, the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor is delivered to the site by a non-compressible delivery vehicle. The invention is suitable for promoting non-anatomic or heterotopic bone growth between any bony surfaces where bone growth is desired but does not naturally occur.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: Neuropro Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Remington, David J. Bearss, Kavian Shahi
  • Patent number: 8088402
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved technique for spinal fusion involving the administration of an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor to a fusion. The HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor is preferably delivered to the site by a carrier. More preferably, the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor is delivered to the site by a non-compressible delivery vehicle. The invention is suitable for promoting non-anatomic or heterotopic bone growth between any bony surfaces where bone growth is desired but does not naturally occur.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Neuropro Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Remington, David J. Bearss, Kavian Shahi
  • Publication number: 20110281863
    Abstract: The present invention provides protein kinase inhibitors comprising imidazo[1,2-b]pyridazine and pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine compounds of the following structure (I) and (II): or a stereoisomer, prodrug or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R, R1, R2 and X are as defined herein. Compositions and methods for using the same in the treatment of cancer and other Pim kinase-associated conditions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: SuperGen, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Bearss, Xiao-Hui Liu, Hariprasad Vankayalapati, Yong Xu
  • Publication number: 20110269772
    Abstract: Axl kinase inhibitory compounds are disclosed, as well as compositions and methods of using the same in the treatment of cancer and other conditions mediated by and/or associated with Axl kinase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: SUPERGEN, INC.
    Inventors: David J. BEARSS, Hariprasad VANKAYALAPATI, Yong XU
  • Publication number: 20110256092
    Abstract: Quinoline derivatives, particularly 4-anilinoquinoline derivatives, are provided. Such quinoline derivatives can be used for modulation of DNA methylation, such as effective inhibition of methylation of cytosine at the C-5 position, for example via selective inhibition of DNA methyltransferase DNMT1. Methods for synthesizing numerous 4-anilinoquinoline derivatives and for modulating DNA methylation are provided. Also provided are methods for formulating and administering these compounds or compositions to treat conditions such as cancer and hematological disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: SUPERGEN, INC.
    Inventors: Pasit Phiasivongsa, Sanjeev G. Redkar, Swarna Gamage, Darby Brooke, William Denny, David J. Bearss, Hariprasad Vankayalapati, Yong Xu, Krzysztof Swierczek
  • Publication number: 20110212929
    Abstract: Protein kinase inhibitors are disclosed having utility in the treatment of protein kinase-mediated diseases and conditions, such as cancer. The compounds of this invention have the following structure: including steroisomers, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A is a ring moiety selected from: and wherein R1, R2, R3, X, Z, L1, Cycl1, L2 and Cycl2 are as defined herein. Also disclosed are compositions containing a compound of this invention, as well as methods relating to the use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Inventors: Laurence H. Hurley, Daruka Mahadevan, Haiyong Han, David J. Bearss, Hariprasad Vankayalapati, Sridevi Bashyam, Ruben M. Munoz, Steven L. Warner, Kimiko Della Croce, Daniel D. Von Hoff, Cory L. Grand, James Welsh
  • Patent number: 7998966
    Abstract: Axl kinase inhibitory compounds are disclosed, as well as compositions and methods of using the same in the treatment of cancer and other conditions mediated by and/or associated with Axl kinase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Supergen, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Bearss, Hariprasad Vankayalapati, Yong Xu
  • Patent number: 7939546
    Abstract: Quinoline derivatives, particularly 4-(4-(4-(quinolin-4-ylamino)benzamido)phenylthio)pyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid; 3-(4-(4-(quinolin-4-ylamino)benzamido)phenylthio)pyrrolidine; N-(4-(piperidin-4-ylthio)phenyl)-4-(quinolin-4-ylamino)-benzamide; and N-(4-(piperidin-3-ylthio)phenyl)-4-(quinolin-4-ylamino)-benzamide, or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof, are provided. Such quinoline derivatives can be used for modulation of DNA methylation, such as effective inhibition of methylation of cytosine at the C-5 position, for example via selective inhibition of DNA methyltransferase DNMT1. Methods for synthesizing numerous 4-anilinoquinoline derivatives and for modulating DNA methylation are provided. Also provided are methods for formulating and administering these compounds or compositions to treat conditions such as cancer and hematological disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: SuperGen, Inc.
    Inventors: Pasit Phiasivongsa, Sanjeev G. Redkar, Swarna Gamage, Darby Brooke, William Denny, David J. Bearss, Hariprasad Vankayalapati, Yong Xu, Krzysztof Swierczek