Patents by Inventor David William Will
David William Will 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).
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Publication number: 20210147405Abstract: The present invention relates to bicyclic heteroaromatic urea or carbamate compounds of formula I where the variables are as defined in the claims and the description. The invention moreover relates to a pharmaceutical composition containing these compounds I, and to these compounds for use in therapy, especially for use in the treatment or prevention of a disease or disorder selected from the group consisting of an inflammatory disease, a hyperproliferative disease or disorder, a hypoxia-related pathology and a disease characterized by excessive vascularization.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2018Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: David William Will, George Reid, Iryna Charapitsa, Joe Lewis
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Publication number: 20200223837Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of the formula I as described below or a tautomer or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; to the compound of the formula I as described below or a tautomer or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for use as a medicament, especially for use in the treatment or prevention of a disease or disorder selected from the group consisting of an inflammatory disease, a hyperproliferative disease or disorder, a hypoxia-related pathology and a disease characterized by excessive vascularization, and to certain novel compounds of the formula I as described below or a tautomer or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2018Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: David William Will, George Reid, Iryna Charapitsa, Joe David Lewis
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Publication number: 20200216435Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I as described below or a tautomer or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; to a pharmaceutical composition containing such compounds; and to said compounds of the formula I or a tautomer or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for use as a medicament, especially for use in the treatment or prevention of a disease or disorder selected from the group consisting of an inflammatory disease, a hyperproliferative disease or disorder, a hypoxia-related pathology and a disease characterized by excessive vascularization, wherein X1 is CR1 or N; X2 is CR2 or N; X3 is CR3 or N; X4 is CR4 or N; Y1 is N, NR5a, S, O or CR5b; Y2 is N, NR5c, S, O or CR5d; Z is N or C; with the proviso that at most two of X1, X2, X3 and X4 are N; with the proviso that Y1 is not O if Y2 is CR5d and simultaneously Z is C; with the proviso that Y1 and Y2 are not both simultaneously O or S; with the proviso that at least one of Y1, Y2 and Z is a heteroatom or heteroatom-contaiType: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2018Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: David William Will, George Reid, Iryna Charapitsa, Joe Lewis
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Publication number: 20200216434Abstract: The present invention relates to benzofuran ureas or carbamates of formula I and heteroaromatic analogues thereof as described below or a tautomer or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; to a pharmaceutical composition containing these compounds, and to these compounds for use in therapy, especially for use in the treatment or prevention of a disease or disorder selected from the group consisting of an inflammatory disease, a hyperproliferative disease or disorder, a hypoxia-related pathology and a disease characterized by excessive vascularization. Formula (I) wherein X1 is CR1 or N; X2 is CR2 or N; X3 is CR3 or N; X4 is CR4 or N; with the proviso that at most two of X1, X2, X3 and X4 are N; E1 is O or NR6a; E2 is O or NR6b; with the proviso that E and E2 are not simultaneously O; L1 is a bond, optionally substituted C1-C6-alkylene or C3-C8-cycloalkylene; L2 is a bond, optionally substituted C1-C6-alkylene, C3-C8-cycloalkylene, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2018Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: David William Will, George Reid, Iryna Charapitsa, Joe Lewis
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Patent number: 8642620Abstract: The present invention relates to N-alkylamides of the formula I, in which A, Het, X, R1, R2 and R3 have the meanings indicated in the claims, which modulate the transcription of endothelial nitric oxide (NO) synthase and are valuable pharmacologically active compounds. Specifically, the compounds of the formula I upregulate the expression of the enzyme endothelial NO synthase and can be applied in conditions in which an increased expression of said enzyme or an increased NO level or the normalization of a decreased NO level is desired. The invention further relates to processes for the preparation of compounds of the formula I, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and to the use of compounds of the formula I for the manufacture of a medicament for the stimulation of the expression of endothelial NO synthase or for the treatment of various diseases including cardiovascular disorders such as atherosclerosis, thrombosis, coronary artery disease, hypertension and cardiac insufficiency, for example.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2007Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: SanofiInventors: Harmut Strobel, Paulus Wohlfart, Gerhard Zoller, David William Will
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Patent number: 8518976Abstract: The present invention relates to N-alkylamides of the formula I, in which A, Het, X, R1, R2 and R3 have the meanings indicated in the claims, which modulate the transcription of endothelial nitric oxide (NO) synthase and are valuable pharmacologically active compounds. Specifically, the compounds of the formula I upregulate the expression of the enzyme endothelial NO synthase and can be applied in conditions in which an increased expression of said enzyme or an increased NO level or the normalization of a decreased NO level is desired. The invention further relates to processes for the preparation of compounds of the formula I, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and to the use of compounds of the formula I for the manufacture of a medicament for the stimulation of the expression of endothelial NO synthase or for the treatment of various diseases including cardiovascular disorders such as atherosclerosis, thrombosis, coronary artery disease, hypertension and cardiac insufficiency, for example.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2007Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: SanofiInventors: Harmut Strobel, Paulus Wohlfart, Gerhard Zoller, David William Will
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Patent number: 8399476Abstract: The present invention relates to derivatives of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines of formula I, in which R, R1 to R4 and n have the meanings indicated in the claims, which modulate the transcription of endothelial nitric oxide (NO) synthase and are valuable pharmacologically active compounds. Specifically, the compounds of formula I upregulate the expression of the enzyme endothelial NO synthase and can be applied in conditions in which an increased expression of said enzyme or an increased NO level or the normalization of a decreased NO level is desired. The invention further relates to processes for the preparation of compounds of formula I, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and to the use of compounds of formula I for the stimulation of the expression of endothelial NO synthase or for the treatment of various diseases including cardiovascular disorders such as atherosclerosis, thrombosis, coronary artery disease, hypertension and cardiac insufficiency, for example.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2009Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: SanofiInventors: Gerhard Zoller, Hartmut Strobel, David William Will, Paulus Wohlfart
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Patent number: 8304438Abstract: The present invention relates to heteroarylacrylamides of the formula I, in which Het, X, Ra, Rb, R1, R2 and R3 have the meanings indicated in the claims, which modulate the transcription of endothelial nitric oxide (NO) synthase and are valuable pharmacologically active compounds. Specifically, the compounds of the formula I upregulate the expression of the enzyme endothelial NO synthase and can be applied in conditions in which an increased expression of said enzyme or an increased NO level or the normalization of a decreased NO level is desired.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2009Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: SanofiInventors: Hartmut Strobel, Paulus Wohlfart, Heinz-Werner Kleemann, Gerhard Zoller, David William Will
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Patent number: 8299102Abstract: The present invention relates to heteroarylcyclopropanecarboxamides of the formula I, in which Het, X, Ra, Rb, Rc, Rd, R1, R2 and R3 have the meanings indicated in the claims, which modulate the transcription of endothelial nitric oxide (NO) synthase and are valuable pharmacologically active compounds. Specifically, the compounds of the formula I upregulate the expression of the enzyme endothelial NO synthase and can be applied in conditions in which an increased expression of said enzyme or an increased NO level or the normalization of a decreased NO level is desired.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2009Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: SanofiInventors: Hartmut Strobel, Paulus Wohlfart, Gerhard Zoller, David William Will
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Patent number: 8188291Abstract: The present invention relates to heteroaryl-substituted carboxamides of the formula I, in which Het, A, X, R1, R2 and R3 have the meanings indicated in the claims, which modulate the transcription of endothelial nitric oxide (NO) synthase and are valuable pharmacologically active compounds. Specifically, the compounds of the formula I upregulate the expression of the enzyme endothelial NO synthase and can be applied in conditions in which an increased expression of said enzyme or an increased NO level or the normalization of a decreased NO level is desired.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2009Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Sanofi-AventisInventors: Hartmut Strobel, Paulus Wohlfart, Heinz-Werner Kleemann, Gerhard Zoller, David William Will
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Patent number: 8168665Abstract: The present invention relates to derivatives of 2-phenyl-benzimidazoles of the formula I, in which X, R, R1 to R3 and n have the meanings indicated in the claims, which modulate the transcription of endothelial nitric oxide (NO) synthase and are valuable pharmacologically active compounds. Specifically, the compounds of the formula I upregulate the expression of the enzyme endothelial NO synthase and can be applied in conditions in which an increased expression of said enzyme or an increased NO level or the normalization of a decreased NO level is desired.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2009Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Sanofi-AventisInventors: Gerhard Zoller, Hartmut Strobel, David William Will, Paulus Wohlfart
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Patent number: 8080569Abstract: The present invention relates to derivatives of imidazo[2,1-b]thiazoles of formula I, in which R, R1 to R3 and n have the meanings indicated in the claims, which modulate the transcription of endothelial nitric oxide (NO) synthase and are valuable pharmacologically active compounds. Specifically, the compounds of formula I upregulate the expression of the enzyme endothelial NO synthase and can be applied in conditions in which an increased expression of said enzyme or an increased NO level or the normalization of a decreased NO level is desired.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Sanofi-AventisInventors: Gerhard Zoller, Hartmut Strobel, David William Will, Paulus Wohlfart
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Patent number: 8044050Abstract: The present invention relates to derivatives of imidazo[1,2-a]azines of formula I, in which R, R1 to R3, X, Y and n have the meanings indicated in the claims, which modulate the transcription of endothelial nitric oxide (NO) synthase and are valuable pharmacologically active compounds. Specifically, the compounds of formula I upregulate the expression of the enzyme endothelial NO synthase and can be applied in conditions in which an increased expression of said enzyme or an increased NO level or the normalization of a decreased NO level is desired. The invention further relates to processes for the preparation of compounds of formula I, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and to the use of compounds of formula I for the stimulation of the expression of endothelial NO synthase or for the treatment of various diseases including cardiovascular disorders such as atherosclerosis, thrombosis, coronary artery disease, hypertension and cardiac insufficiency, for example.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2009Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Sanofi-AventisInventors: Gerhard Zoller, Hartmut Strobel, David William Will, Paulus Wohlfart
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Patent number: 7968546Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula I wherein X is and R2, R1, A, B, D, E, R9 are as defined herein useful for treating cancers.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2009Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbHInventors: Swen Hoelder, Gunter Muller, Karl Schoenafinger, David William Will, Hans Matter, Martin Bossart, Cecile Combeau, Christine Delaisi, Ingrid Sassoon, Anke Steinmetz, Didier Benard
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Patent number: 7910606Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound of formula I, in which R0; R1; R2; R3; R4; Q; V, G and M have the meanings indicated below. The compound of formula I is a pharmacologically active compound. It exhibits a strong anti-thrombotic effect and is suitable, for example, for the therapy and prophylaxis of a cardio-vascular disorder like a thromboembolic disease or restenosis. It is a reversible inhibitor of the blood clotting enzymes factor Xa (FXa) and/or factor VIIa (FVIIa), and can in general be applied in conditions in which an undesired activity of factor Xa and/or factor VIIa is present or for the cure or prevention of which an inhibition of factor Xa and/or factor VIIa is intended. The invention furthermore is directed to a process for the preparation of the compound of formula I, and pharmaceutical preparation comprising it.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2009Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbHInventors: Marc Nazare, Volkmar Wehner, David William Will, Hans Matter
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Patent number: 7897346Abstract: The present invention relates to PNA derivatives which carry, at the C terminus, or at both the C and N termini of the PNA backbone, one or more phosphoryl radicals. The phosphoryl radicals carry, where appropriate, one or more labeling groups, groups for crosslinking, groups which promote intracellular uptake, or groups which increase the binding affinity of the PNA derivative for nucleic acids. The invention furthermore relates to a process for preparing the above-mentioned PNA derivatives and to their use as pharmaceuticals or diagnostic agents.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2009Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbHInventors: Eugen Uhlmann, Gerhard Breipohl, David William Will
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Patent number: 7754713Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the general formula (I), where the definition of the substituents A, B, D, E, R1 and R2 are detailed in the description, and the physiologically tolerated salts thereof, a process for the preparation of these compounds and their use as pharmaceuticals. These compounds are kinase inhibitors, in particular inhibitors of the kinase CDK2 (cyclin-dependent kinase 2).Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2008Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Aventis Pharma S.A.Inventors: Swen Hoelder, Karl Schoenafinger, David William Will, Hans Matter, Gunter Muller, Cecile Combeau, Christine Delaisi, Anke Steinmetz, Ingrid Sassoon
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Publication number: 20100137321Abstract: The present invention relates to derivatives of imidazo[1,2-a]azines of formula I, in which R, R1 to R3, X, Y and n have the meanings indicated in the claims, which modulate the transcription of endothelial nitric oxide (NO) synthase and are valuable pharmacologically active compounds. Specifically, the compounds of formula I upregulate the expression of the enzyme endothelial NO synthase and can be applied in conditions in which an increased expression of said enzyme or an increased NO level or the normalization of a decreased NO level is desired. The invention further relates to processes for the preparation of compounds of formula I, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and to the use of compounds of formula I for the stimulation of the expression of endothelial NO synthase or for the treatment of various diseases including cardiovascular disorders such as atherosclerosis, thrombosis, coronary artery disease, hypertension and cardiac insufficiency, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2009Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTISInventors: Gerhard ZOLLER, Hartmut STROBEL, David William WILL, Paulus WOHLFART
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Patent number: 7727989Abstract: The present invention relates to kinase inhibitor compounds and derivatives thereof as well as compositions comprising them consisting of the structure of formula I: Wherein R1, R2, A, B, D and E are defined herein. These 4-benzimidazol-2-ylpyridazin-3-ones and their derivatives and compositions comprising them are useful in the treatment of neurological disorders such as Alzheimers' disease, Parkinsons' disease, obesity, hypertension and the like. These pyridazinone derivatives particularly inhibit the metabolic activity of glycogen synthase kinase-3 ? (GSK-3?) which is believed to cause the neurodegeneration that results in these diseases.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2006Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbHInventors: Karl Schoenafinger, Swen Hoelder, David William Will, Hans Matter, Guenter Mueller, Martin Bossart
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Publication number: 20100113412Abstract: The present invention relates to derivatives of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines of formula I, in which R, R1 to R4 and n have the meanings indicated in the claims, which modulate the transcription of endothelial nitric oxide (NO) synthase and are valuable pharmacologically active compounds. Specifically, the compounds of formula I upregulate the expression of the enzyme endothelial NO synthase and can be applied in conditions in which an increased expression of said enzyme or an increased NO level or the normalization of a decreased NO level is desired. The invention further relates to processes for the preparation of compounds of formula I, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and to the use of compounds of formula I for the stimulation of the expression of endothelial NO synthase or for the treatment of various diseases including cardiovascular disorders such as atherosclerosis, thrombosis, coronary artery disease, hypertension and cardiac insufficiency, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTISInventors: Gerhard ZOLLER, Hartmut STROBEL, David William WILL, Paulus WOHLFART