Patents by Inventor David J. Lauffer

David J. Lauffer 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: 7842712
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula I: These compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful generally as kinase inhibitors, particularly as inhibitors of PRAK, GSK3, ERK2, CDK2, MK2, SRC, SYK, and Aurora-2. Accordingly, compounds and compositions of the invention are useful for treating or lessening the severity of a variety of disorders, including, but not limited to, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, immunodeficiency disorders, inflammatory diseases, allergic diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders such as osteoporosis, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases and viral diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Alex Aronov, David J. Lauffer, Huan Qiu Li, Ronald Charles Tomlinson, Pan Li
  • Patent number: 7790713
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1? converting enzyme. The ICE inhibitors of this invention are characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against IL-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF-, and IFN-?-mediated diseases, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, degenerative diseases, and necrotic diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity, for treating interleukin-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF- and IFN-?-mediated diseases and decreasing IGIF and IFN-? production using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark James Batchelor, David Bebbington, Guy W. Bemis, Wolf Herman Fridman, Roger John Gillespie, Julian M. C. Golec, Yong Gu, David J. Lauffer, David J. Livingston, Saroop Singh Matharu, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Robert Murdoch, Philip Nyce, Andrea L. C. Robidoux, Michael Su, M. Woods Wannamaker, Keith P. Wilson, Robert E. Zelle
  • Patent number: 7772366
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1? converting enzyme. The ICE inhibitors of this invention are characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against interleukin-1 mediated diseases, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases and neurodegenerative diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity and methods for treating interleukin-1 mediated diseases using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Guy W. Bemis, Julian M. Golec, David J. Lauffer, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, David J. Livingston
  • Publication number: 20100190774
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds useful as inhibitors of c-Met tyrosine kinase. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various proliferative disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: David J. Lauffer, Alexander Aronov, Pan Li, David D. Deininger, Kira McGinty, Dean Stamos, Jon H. Come, Michelle Stewart
  • Patent number: 7728017
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds useful as inhibitors of c-Met tyrosine kinase. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various proliferative disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: David J. Lauffer, Alexander Aronov, Pan Li, David D. Deininger, Kira McGinty, Dean Stamos, Jon H. Come, Michelle Stewart
  • Publication number: 20090048250
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula I: These compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful generally as kinase inhibitors, particularly as inhibitors of PRAK, GSK3, ERK2, CDK2, MK2, SRC, SYK, and Aurora-2. Accordingly, compounds and compositions of the invention are useful for treating or lessening the severity of a variety of disorders, including, but not limited to, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, immunodeficiency disorders, inflammatory diseases, allergic diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders such as osteoporosis, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases and viral diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Alex Aronov, David J. Lauffer, Huan Qiu Li, Ronald Charles Tomlinson, Pan Li
  • Publication number: 20090048226
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are caspase inhibitors, in particular interleukin-1? converting enzyme (“ICE”) inhibitors. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting caspase activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against interleukin-1-(“IL-1”), apoptosis-, interferon-? inducing factor-(IGIF), or interferon-?-(“IFN-?”) mediated diseases, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, and degenerative diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting caspase activity and decreasing IGIF production and IFN-? production and methods for treating interleukin-1, apoptosis-, and interferon-?-mediated diseases using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Marion W. Wannamaker, Guy W. Bemis, Paul S. Charifson, David J. Lauffer, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Keith P. Wilson, James W. Janetka, Robert J. Davies, Anne-Laure Grillot, Zhan Shi, Cornelia J. Forster
  • Patent number: 7446199
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful of inhibitors of protein kinases. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Alex Aronov, David J. Lauffer, Pan Li, Ronald C. Tomlinson
  • Patent number: 7358273
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are caspase inhibitors, in particular interleukin-1? converting enzyme (“ICE”) inhibitors. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting caspase activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against interleukin-1-(“IL-1”), apoptosis-, interferon-? inducing factor-(IGIF), or interferon-?-(“IFN-?”) mediated diseases, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, and degenerative diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting caspase activity and decreasing IGIF production and IFN-? production and methods for treating interleukin-1, apoptosis-, and interferon-?-mediated diseases using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Marion W Wannamaker, Guy W Bemis, Paul S Charifson, David J Lauffer, Michael D Mullican, Mark A Murcko, Keith P Wilson, James W Janetka, Robert J Davies, Anne-Laure Grillot, Zhan Shi, Cornelia J Forster
  • Patent number: 7314885
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful of inhibitors of protein kinases. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds, processes for making the compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Alex Aronov, Upul K. Bandarage, David J. Lauffer, Pan Li, Ronald C. Tomlinson
  • Patent number: 7288624
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1? converting enzyme. The ICE inhibitors of this invention are characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against interleukin-1 mediated diseases, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases and neurodegenerative diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity and methods for treating interleukin-1 mediated diseases using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Guy W Bemis, Julian M C. Golec, David J Lauffer, Michael D Mullican, Mark A Murcko, David J Livingston
  • Patent number: 7262200
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula I: These compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful generally as kinase inhibitors, particularly as inhibitors of PRAK, GSK3, ERK2, CDK2, MK2, SRC, SYK, and Aurora-2. Accordingly, compounds and compositions of the invention are useful for treating or lessening the severity of a variety of disorders, including, but not limited to, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, immunodeficiency disorders, inflammatory diseases, allergic diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders such as osteoporosis, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases and viral diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Alex Aronov, David J. Lauffer, Huan Qui Li, Ronald Charles Tomlinson, Pan Li
  • Patent number: 7169800
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful of inhibitors of protein kinases. The invention also provides processes for preparing the compounds of this invention, pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of the invention, and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Alex Aronov, David J. Lauffer, Pan Li, Ronald C. Tomlinson
  • Patent number: 6974809
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1? converting enzyme (“ICE”). This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against interleukin-1-(“IL-1”), apoptosis-, interferon-? inducing factor-(IGIF), interferon-?-(“IFN-?”) mediated diseases, excess dietary alcohol intake diseases, or viral diseases, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, and degenerative diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity and decreasing IGIF production and IFN-? production and methods for treating interleukin-1, apoptosis- and interferon-?-mediated diseases using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Julian M. C. Golec, David J. Lauffer, David J. Livingston, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Philip L. Nyce, Andrea L. C. Robidoux, Marion W. Wannamaker
  • Publication number: 20040180880
    Abstract: The present invention relates to piperazine and piperidine derivatives, which are especially useful for treating or preventing neuronal damage, particularly damage associated with neurological diseases. These compounds are also useful for stimulating nerve growth. The invention also provides compositions comprising the compounds of the present invention and methods of utilizing those compositions for treating or preventing neuronal damage or for stimulating nerve growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Inventors: David J. Lauffer, Martyn C. Botfield, Eckard Ottow
  • Publication number: 20040167121
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula I: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventors: Alex Aronov, David J. Lauffer, Huan Qui Li, Ronald Charles Tomlinson, Pan Li
  • Publication number: 20040048855
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1&bgr; converting enzyme (“ICE”). This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against interleukin-1-(“IL-1”), apoptosis-, interferon-&ggr; inducing factor-(IGIF), interferon-&ggr;-(“IFN-&ggr;”) mediated diseases, excess dietary alcohol intake diseases, or viral diseases, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, and degenerative diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Applicant: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Julian M .C. Golec, David J. Lauffer, David J. Livingston, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Philip L. Nyce, Andrea L.C. Robidoux, Marion W. Wannamaker
  • Publication number: 20030232986
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are caspase inhibitors, in particular interleukin-1&bgr; converting enzyme (“ICE”) inhibitors. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting caspase activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against interleukin-1-(“IL-1”) , apoptosis-, interferon-&ggr; inducing factor-(IGIF), or interferon-&ggr;-(“IFN-&ggr;”) mediated diseases, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, and degenerative diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Applicant: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Marion M. Wannamaker, Guy W. Bemis, Paul S. Charifson, David J. Lauffer, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Keith P. Wilson, James W. Janetka, Robert J. Davies, Anne-Laure Grillot, Zhan Shi, Cornelia J. Forster
  • Publication number: 20030225269
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1&bgr; converting enzyme. The ICE inhibitors of this invention are characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against IL-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF-, and IFN-&ggr;-mediated diseases, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, degenerative diseases, and necrotic diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity, for treating interleukin-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF- and IFN-&ggr;-mediated diseases and decreasing IGIF and IFN-&ggr; production using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2002
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Mark James Batchelor, David Bebbington, Guy W. Bemis, Wolf Herman Fridman, Roger John Gillespie, Julian M.C. Golec, David J. Lauffer, David J. Livingston, Saroop Singh Matharu, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Robert Murdoch, Robert E. Zelle
  • Patent number: 6573259
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1&bgr; converting enzyme (“ICE”). This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against interleukin-1-(“IL-1”), apoptosis-, interferon-&ggr; inducing factor-(IGIF), interferon-&ggr;-(“IFN-&ggr;”) mediated diseases, excess dietary alcohol intake diseases, or viral diseases, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, and degenerative diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Julian M. C. Golec, David J. Lauffer, David J. Livingston, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Philip L. Nyce, Andrea L. C. Robidoux, Marion W. Wannamaker