Patents by Inventor Dennis Schmatz

Dennis Schmatz 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: 7718390
    Abstract: Protozoal cyclic GMP dependent protein kinases have been isolated and cloned. These enzymes may be used in screening assays to identify potential antiprotozoal agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Merial Limited
    Inventors: Anne Gurnett, Robert Donald, Georgianna Harris, Paul A. Liberator, Dennis Schmatz, Sandra J. Rattray
  • Patent number: 7390892
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel protozoal cyclic GMP dependent protein kinases and genes encoding same that have been isolated from Eimeria maxima and Plasmodium falciparum. Nucleic acid molecules having sequences that encode such proteins as well as antibodies raised against such proteins are also disclosed. These enzymes may be used in screening assays to identify potential antiprotozoal agents. As well, methods to obtain such nucleic acid molecules, proteins, antibodies and inhibitor are also provided as are therapeutic compositions comprising such nucleic acid molecules, proteins, antibodies and inhibitors as well as their use to protect animals from disease caused by parasites such as Eimeria maxima and Plasmodium falciparum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Merial Limited
    Inventors: Paul Liberator, Dennis Schmatz, Anne Gurnett, Carmen Diaz
  • Publication number: 20070009979
    Abstract: Protozoal cyclic GMP dependent protein kinases have been isolated and cloned. These enzymes may be used in screening assays to identify potential antiprotozoal agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2006
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventors: Anne Gurnett, Robert Donald, Georgianna Harris, Paul Liberator, Dennis Schmatz, Sandra Rattray
  • Patent number: 7125700
    Abstract: Protozoal cyclic GMP dependent protein kinases have been isolated and cloned. These enzymes may be used in screening assays to identify potential antiprotozoal agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Anne Gurnett, Robert Donald, Georgianna Harris, Paul A. Liberator, Dennis Schmatz, Sandra J. Rattray
  • Publication number: 20060178358
    Abstract: Compounds described by the Formula (I): (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, or N-oxides thereof. The compounds are useful for the treatment and prevention of protozoal diseases in mammals and birds. A method for controlling coccidiosis in poultry comprises administering an effective amount of the compound alone, or in combination with one or more anticoccidial agent(s). A composition for controlling coccidiosis in poultry comprises the compound alone, or in combination with one or more anticoccidial agent(s). Methods for the treatment and prevention of mammalian protozoal diseases, such as, for example, toxoplasmosis, malaria, African trypanosomiasis, Chagas disease, and opportunistic infections comprise administering the compound alone, or in combination with one or more antiprotozoal agent(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2004
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Matthew Wyvratt, Tesfaye Biftu, Michael Fisher, Dennis Schmatz
  • Publication number: 20050147628
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel protozoal cyclic GMP dependent protein kinases and genes encoding same that have been isolated from Eimeria maxima and Plasmodium falciparum. Nucleic acid molecules having sequences that encode such proteins as well as antibodies raised against such proteins are also disclosed. These enzymes may be used in screening assays to identify potential antiprotozoal agents. As well, methods to obtain such nucleic acid molecules, proteins, antibodies and inhibitor are also provided as are therapeutic compositions comprising such nucleic acid molecules, proteins, antibodies and inhibitors as well as their use to protect animals from disease caused by parasites such as Eimeria maxima and Plasmodium falciparum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Paul Liberator, Dennis Schmatz, Anne Gurnett, Carmen Diaz
  • Publication number: 20030211552
    Abstract: Protozoal cyclic GMP dependent protein kinases have been isolated and cloned. These enzymes may be used in screening assays to identify potential antiprotozoal agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventors: Anne Gurnett, Robert Donald, Georgianna Harris, Paul A. Liberator, Dennis Schmatz, Sandra J. Rattray
  • Patent number: 6555358
    Abstract: Protozoal cyclic GMP dependent protein kinases have been isolated and cloned. These enzymes may be used in screening assays to identify potential antiprotozoal agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Anne Gurnett, Paul A. Liberator, Robert Donald, Dennis Schmatz, Georgianna Harris, Sandra J. Rattray
  • Publication number: 20030078369
    Abstract: Cyclic tetrapeptide compounds derived from apicidin therapeutically inhibit histone deacetylase activity, are represented by Formula I: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: Peter T. Meinke, Dennis Schmatz, Robert W. Myers, Sandra J. Rattray, Steven L. Colletti, Matthew J. Wyvratt, Michael H. Fisher, Anne M. Gurnett
  • Patent number: 6436395
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi using pure strains of Rosellinia subiculata ATCC 74386 and fungus ATCC 74387. Further, methods of producing a sordarin compound are disclosed. The method includes cultivating each strain separately in a nutrient medium containing assimilable sources of carbon and nitrogen and recovering the compound. A sordarin compound of formula I is also disclosed. Also an antifungal composition containing a sordarin compound is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald F. Bills, Anne W. Dombrowski, Wendy S. Horn, Richard K. Jansson, Mark Rattray, Dennis Schmatz, Robert E. Schwartz