Patents by Inventor Donnette D. Staas

Donnette D. Staas 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: 20110021516
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of the formula (I): (wherein variables A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, G1, G2, G3, G4, J, Q, Ea, Eb, Ec, R6, R7, RPG and Y are as described herein) which are antagonists of CGRP receptors and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which CGRP is involved, such as migraine. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which CGRP is involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP
    Inventors: Harold G. Selnick, Ian M. Bell, Melody McWherter, Donnette D. Staas, Shawn J. Stachel, Thomas Steele, Craig Stump, Michael R. Wood, C. Blair Zartman
  • Patent number: 7820680
    Abstract: Bicyclic uracils and related compounds are inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication. In one embodiment, the compounds are of Formula I: wherein a, b, Y, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined herein. The compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prevention, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Peter D. Williams, John S. Wai, Mark W. Embrey, Donnette D. Staas, Linghang Zhuang
  • Patent number: 7538112
    Abstract: Hydroxy-substituted pyrazinopyrrolopyridazine dione compounds are inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication. In one embodiment, the dione compounds are of Formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are defined herein. The compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prevention, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: John S. Wai, Joseph P. Vacca, Linghang Zhuang, Boyoung Kim, Terry A. Lyle, Catherine M. Wiscount, Melissa S. Egbertson, Lou Anne Neilson, Mark Embrey, Thorsten E. Fisher, Donnette D. Staas
  • Publication number: 20080287394
    Abstract: Hydroxy-substituted pyrazinopyrrolopyridazine dione compounds are inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication. In one embodiment, the dione compounds are of Formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are defined herein. The compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prevention, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: MERCK & CO., INC.
    Inventors: John S. Wai, Joseph P. Vacca, Linghang Zhuang, Boyoung Kim, Terry A. Lyle, Catherine M. Wiscount, Melissa S. Egbertson, Lou Anne Neilson, Mark Embrey, Thorsten E. Fisher, Donnette D. Staas
  • Patent number: 7435735
    Abstract: Hydroxy-substituted pyridopyrrolopyrazine dione compounds are inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication. In one embodiment, the dione compounds are of Formula (I): (I) wherein a, b, A, B, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are defined herein. The compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prevention, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: John S. Wai, Thorsten E. Fisher, Linghang Zhuang, Donnette D. Staas, Terry A. Lyle, Boyoung Kim, Mark W. Embrey, Catherine M. Wiscount, Lekhanh O. Tran, Melissa Egbertson, Kelly L. Savage
  • Patent number: 7144899
    Abstract: Compounds of the invention are useful in inhibiting thrombin and associated thrombotic occlusions having the following structure Formula (I): wherein u is CH or N; Q is 1)—N(R25)CH(R30)— wherein the nitrogen atom is attached to R1, and R25 and R30 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C3-6cycloalkyl, and C1-6alkyl, or 2) wherein the nitrogen atom is attached to R1, and m is 0, 1, or 2
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Harold G. Selnick, Mary Beth Young, Philippe G. Nantermet, James C. Barrow, Peter D. Williams, Terry A. Lyle, Donnette D. Staas, Kenneth J. Stauffer, Philip E. Sanderson
  • Publication number: 20040073025
    Abstract: Compounds of the invention are useful in inhibiting thrombin and associated thrombotic occlusions having the following structure Formula (I): wherein u is CH or N; Q is 1)—N(R25)CH(R30)—wherein the nitrogen atom is attached to R1, and R25 and R30 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C3-6cycloalkyl, and C1-6alkyl, or 2) wherein the nitrogen atom is attached to R1, and m is 0, 1, or 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Harold G Selnick, Mary Beth Young, Philippe G Nantermet, James C Barrow, Peter D Williams, Terry A Lyle, Donnette D Staas, Kenneth J Stauffer, Philip E Sanderson
  • Patent number: 6528503
    Abstract: Compounds of the invention are useful in inhibiting thrombin and associated thrombotic occlusions having the following structure: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, e.g. 1-(3(S)-Cyclopropyl-2(R)-hydroxybutanoyl)azetidine-2(S)-N-(2-aminomethyl-5-chlorobenzyl)carboxamide, and 1-(3-Cyclopropyl-3-methyl-2(R)-hydroxybutanoyl)azetidine-2(S)-N-(2-aminomethyl-5-chlorobenzyl)carboxamide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Peter D. Williams, Terry A. Lyle, Matthew M. Morrissette, Lekhanh O. Tran, Donnette D. Staas
  • Patent number: 6515011
    Abstract: Compounds of the invention are useful in inhibiting thrombin and associated thrombotic occlusions having the following structure: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, e.g. where R3 is —CH2NH2, —CH2CH2NH2, or —CH2NHC(O)OC(CH3)3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Harold G. Selnick, James C. Barrow, Philippe G. Nantermet, Peter D. Williams, Kenneth J. Stauffer, Philip E. Sanderson, Kenneth E. Rittle, Matthew M. Morrissette, Catherine M. Wiscount, Lekhanh O. Tran, Terry A. Lyle, Donnette D. Staas
  • Publication number: 20030013700
    Abstract: Compounds of the invention are useful in inhibiting thrombin and associated thrombotic occlusions having the following structure: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventors: Peter D. Williams, Terry A. Lyle, Matthew M. Morrissette, Lekhanh O. Tran, Donnette D. Staas
  • Publication number: 20020119992
    Abstract: Compounds of the invention are useful in inhibiting thrombin and associated thrombotic occlusions having the following structure: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventors: Harold G. Selnick, James C. Barrow, Philippe G. Nantermet, Peter D. Williams, Kenneth J. Stauffer, Philip E. Sanderson, Kenneth E. Rittle, Matthew M. Morrissette, Catherine M. Wiscount, Lekhanh O. Tran, Terry A. Lyle, Donnette D. Staas