Patents by Inventor Donald Hettinger

Donald Hettinger 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: 20230065034
    Abstract: Compounds are provided herein that antagonize corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) receptors, in particular CRF receptor 1 (CRF1), as well as related preparations, compositions and methods for treating diseases and/or disorders that would benefit from the same such as congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Neil J. ASHWEEK, John P. WILLIAMS, Lev Alexander ZEGELMAN, Christina Marie COSTA, Scott STIRN, Shawn BRANUM, Jackie LE, John Lloyd TUCKER, Brian M. COCHRAN, David KUCERA, Donald HETTINGER, Max A. MELLMER
  • Publication number: 20220363680
    Abstract: The present application relates to processes for making (2R,3R,11bR)-3-isobutyl-9,10-dimethoxy-2,3,4,6,7,11b -hexahydro-1H-pyrido[2,1-a]isoquinolin-2-yl (S)-2-amino-3-methylbutanoate di(4-methylbenzenesulfonate), which is an inhibitor of vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) useful in the treatment of hyperkinetic movement disorders such as tardive dyskinesia (TD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: John TUCKER, David KUCERA, Donald HETTINGER, Brian M. COCHRAN, Shawn BRANUM, Jackie LE, Kevin MCGEE
  • Patent number: 11040970
    Abstract: Provided is a compound selected from compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, and hydrates thereof: (I) wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined herein. Such compounds are inhibitors of the vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) and have utility for treating, for example, neurological and psychiatric diseases and disorders. Also disclosed are compositions containing such compounds in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, as well as methods relating to their use in subjects in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicole Harriott, Donald Hettinger, Shawn Branum, Jeffrey C. Culhane
  • Publication number: 20200131173
    Abstract: Provided is a compound selected from compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, and hydrates thereof: (I) wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined herein. Such compounds are inhibitors of the vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) and have utility for treating, for example, neurological and psychiatric diseases and disorders. Also disclosed are compositions containing such compounds in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, as well as methods relating to their use in subjects in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Nicole Harriott, Donald Hettinger, Shawn Branum, Jeffrey C. Culhane
  • Patent number: 7459458
    Abstract: Polymorph Form III of N-methyl-N-(3-{3-[2-thienylcarbonyl]-pyrazol-[1,5-?]-pyrimidin-7-yl}phenyl)acetamide, and use thereof as a sedative-hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and/or skeletal muscle relaxant agent. Related compositions and methods are also disclosed, particularly with regard to treatment of insomnia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott E. Zook, Donald Hettinger, Henry R. DuBois, III
  • Publication number: 20080132700
    Abstract: A novel hydrate form of N-methyl-N-(3-{3-[2-thienylcarbonyl]-pyrazol-[1,5-?]-pyrimidin-7-yl}phenyl)acetamide (“Compound No. 1”) and processes related to the use thereof in the synthesis of a polymorphic form of Compound No. 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Scott E. Zook, Donald Hettinger
  • Patent number: 7304069
    Abstract: A novel hydrate form of N-methyl-N-(3-{3-[2-thienylcarbonyl]-pyrazol-[1,5-?]-pyrimidin-7-yl}phenyl)acetamide (“Compound No. 1”) and processes related to the use thereof in the synthesis of a polymorphic form of Compound No. 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott E Zook, Donald Hettinger
  • Publication number: 20060116387
    Abstract: A novel hydrate form of N-methyl-N-(3-{3-[2-thienylcarbonyl]-pyrazol-[1,5-?]-pyrimidin-7-yl}phenyl)acetamide (“Compound No. 1”) and processes related to the use thereof in the synthesis of a polymorphic form of Compound No. 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Publication date: June 1, 2006
    Applicant: Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Zook, Donald Hettinger
  • Publication number: 20050153988
    Abstract: Polymorph Form III of N-methyl-N-(3-{3-[2-thienylcarbonyl]-pyrazol-[1,5-?]-pyrimidin-7-yl}phenyl)acetamide, and use thereof as a sedative-hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and/or skeletal muscle relaxant agent. Related compositions and methods are also disclosed, particularly with regard to treatment of insomnia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Applicant: Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Zook, Donald Hettinger, Henry DuBois
  • Patent number: 6903106
    Abstract: Polymorph Form III of N-methyl-N-(3-{3-[2-thienylcarbonyl]-pyrazol-[1,5-?]-pyrimidin-7-yl}phenyl)acetamide, and use thereof as a sedative-hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and/or skeletal muscle relaxant agent. Related compositions and methods are also disclosed, particularly with regard to treatment of insomnia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott E. Zook, Donald Hettinger, Henry R. DuBois, III
  • Publication number: 20040116446
    Abstract: Polymorph Form III of N-methyl-N-(3-{3-[2-thienylcarbonyl]-pyrazol-[1,5-&agr;]-pyrimidin-7-yl}phenyl)acetamide, and use thereof as a sedative-hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and/or skeletal muscle relaxant agent. Related compositions and methods are also disclosed, particularly with regard to treatment of insomnia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Applicant: Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott E. Zook, Donald Hettinger, Henry R. DuBois