Patents by Inventor David W. Old

David W. Old 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: 20150258048
    Abstract: The invention provides well-defined compounds that are either EP2 agonists, EP4 agonists, or mixed EP2/EP4 agonist. The compounds are useful for treating a variety of pathological conditions associated with activity of the EP2 and/or EP4 receptors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventor: David W. Old
  • Patent number: 9090584
    Abstract: The invention provides well-defined amides for treating glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Old, Todd Gac
  • Publication number: 20150175586
    Abstract: This invention provides well defined 6-alkyl or hydroxyalkyl-1-naphthamide or quinoline compounds for treating glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Applicant: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventor: David W. Old
  • Publication number: 20150175567
    Abstract: Compounds such as those represented by Formulas 1-6 can be used in topical liquids, creams, or other dosage forms such as solids, for reducing intraocular pressure, treating glaucoma, growing hair, or other medical uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Vinh X. Ngo, David W. Old
  • Patent number: 9051294
    Abstract: The invention provides well-defined compounds that are either EP2 agonists, EP4 agonists, or mixed EP2/EP4 agonist. The compounds are useful for treating a variety of pathological conditions associated with activity of the EP2 and/or EP4 receptors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventor: David W. Old
  • Patent number: 8962863
    Abstract: The present invention provides synthetic processes for the preparation of a variety of well-defined substituted gamma lactams. The compounds that can be prepared by the process of the invention are useful for treating a variety of conditions. In some embodiments of the invention, the compounds are useful for treating ocular disorders, such as, for example, glaucoma, lowering of elevated intraocular pressure, and the like. In other embodiments, the compounds are useful for treating irritable bowel disease. In further embodiments, the compounds are useful in promoting hair growth. In still further embodiments, the compounds are useful in promoting wound healing, scar reduction, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Danny T. Dinh, Michael E. Garst, David W. Old, Elizabeth T. Syage, Boris Gorin, Christopher M. Lanthier, Jan Oudenes
  • Publication number: 20140323558
    Abstract: The invention provides well-defined compounds that are either EP2 agonists, EP4 agonists, or mixed EP2/EP4 agonist. The compounds are useful for treating a variety of pathological conditions associated with activity of the EP2 and/or EP4 receptors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventor: David W. Old
  • Publication number: 20140235681
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is method of treating glaucoma or ocular hypertension comprising administering a prostaglandin agonist and a second therapeutically active agent to a mammal in need thereof, wherein said second therapeutically active agent is selected from: ?-Blockers, Adrenergic Agonists, non-selective adrenergic agonists, ?2-selective adrenergic agonists, Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors, Cholinergic Agonists, direct acting cholinergic agonists, chlolinesterase inhibitors, Glutamate Antagonists, Ca2+ channel blockers, Prostamides, Prostaglandins, Cannabinoids, and combinations thereof. Compositions and medicaments containing a combination of these two active agents are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: SCOTT M. WHITCUP, ROBERT M. BURK, DAVID W. OLD, YARIV DONDE, WHA-BIN IM, MARK A. HOLOBOSKI
  • Patent number: 8686025
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a compound having a structure Therapeutic methods, compositions, and medicaments related thereto are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Old, Robert M. Burk
  • Publication number: 20140058117
    Abstract: The present invention provides synthetic processes for the preparation of a variety of well-defined substituted gamma lactams. The compounds that can be prepared by the process of the invention are useful for treating a variety of conditions. In some embodiments of the invention, the compounds are useful for treating ocular disorders, such as, for example, glaucoma, lowering of elevated intraocular pressure, and the like. In other embodiments, the compounds are useful for treating irritable bowel disease. In further embodiments, the compounds are useful in promoting hair growth. In still further embodiments, the compounds are useful in promoting wound healing, scar reduction, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Danny T. Dinh, Michael E. Garst, David W. Old, Elizabeth T. Syage, Boris Gorin, Christopher M. Lanthier, Jan Oudenes
  • Patent number: 8633310
    Abstract: Herein are described compounds having a structure or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein Y, A, and B are as described. Methods, compositions, and medicaments related thereto are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Old, Danny T. Dinh
  • Patent number: 8633220
    Abstract: This invention provides well defined 6-alkyl or hydroxyalkyl-1-naphthamide or quinoline compounds for treating glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventor: David W. Old
  • Patent number: 8609658
    Abstract: The invention provides well defined N,N-dialkylalkenyl ester compounds for treating glaucoma or ocular hypertension. The esters of the invention are particularly advantageous due to their stability in aqueous solutions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Burk, David W. Old
  • Patent number: 8592413
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds represented by a formula: Therapeutic methods, compositions, and medicaments related thereto are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Gac, David W. Old
  • Patent number: 8569349
    Abstract: Compounds comprising formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a dashed line represent the presence or absence of a double bond, are disclosed, wherein J1, J2, U1, B, Y, and A are as described in claims 1-12. Methods, compositions, and medicaments related thereto are also disclosed, for treating glaucoma, inflammatory bowel disease and baldness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Old, Vinh X. Ngo
  • Patent number: 8541603
    Abstract: Therapeutic compounds, methods, and compositions are disclosed herein for treating glaucoma and baldness in mammals. The specific compounds are described herein and are modified prostaglandin derivates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Old, Todd S. Gac, Vinh X. Ngo
  • Publication number: 20130231322
    Abstract: A compound having a structure is disclosed herein. Therapeutic methods, compositions, and medicaments related thereto are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventor: David W. Old
  • Patent number: 8487091
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds represented by the formula: Therapeutic methods, compositions, and medicaments related thereto are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Holoboski, Robert M. Burk, Mari Posner, Yariv Donde, David W. Old
  • Patent number: 8440819
    Abstract: A compound having a structure or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a prodrug thereof; wherein a dashed line represents the presence or absence of a bond; Y has from 0 to 14 carbon atoms and is: an organic acid functional group, or an amide or ester thereof; hydroxymethyl or an ether thereof; or a tetrazolyl functional group; A is —(CH2)6—, cis-CH2CH?CH—(CH2)3—, or —CH2C?C—(CH2)3—, wherein 1 or 2 carbon atoms may be replaced by S or O; or A is —(CH2)m—Ar—(CH2)o— wherein Ar is interarylene or heterointerarylene, the sum of m and o is 1, 2, 3, or 4, and wherein 1 -CH2— may be replaced by S or O, and 1 -CH2—CH2— may be replaced by —CH?CH— or —C?C—; J is hydrogen, OH, O, SH, S, C1-6 alkyl, —O—(C1-6 alkyl), —S—(C1-6 alkyl), F, Cl, Br, I, CN, or CF3; and B is aryl or heteroaryl, is disclosed herein. Therapeutic methods, compositions, and medicaments related thereto are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventor: David W. Old
  • Patent number: 8420628
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a compound comprising or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a prodrug or a metabolite thereof; wherein Y is an organic acid functional group, or an amide or ester thereof comprising up to 12 carbon atoms; or Y is hydroxymethyl or an ether thereof comprising up to 12 carbon atoms; or Y is a tetrazolyl functional group; A is —(CH2)6—, cis —CH2CH?CH—(CH2)3—, or —CH2C?C—(CH2)3—, wherein 1 or 2 carbon atoms may be substituted with S or O; or A is —(CH2)m—Ar—(CH2)o— wherein Ar is interarylene or heterointerarylene, the sum of m and o is from 1 to 4, and wherein one CH2 may be substituted with S or O; and D is aryl or heteroaryl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventor: David W. Old