Patents by Inventor Edward Cleator

Edward Cleator 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).

  • PROCESS FOR MAKING BETA 3 AGONISTS AND INTERMEDIATES
    Publication number: 20180065973
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to processes for preparing beta 3 agonists of Formula (I) and Formula (II) and their intermediates. The beta 3 agonists are useful in the treatment of certain disorders, including overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, and urinary urgency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: John Y.L. CHUNG, Kevin CAMPOS, Edward CLEATOR, Robert F. DUNN, Andrew GIBSON, R. Scott HOERRNER, Stephen KEEN, Dave LIEBERMAN, Zhuqing LIU, Joseph LYNCH, Kevin M. MALONEY, Feng XU, Nobuyoshi YASUDA, Naoki YOSHIKAWA, Yong-Li ZHONG
  • PROCESS FOR MAKING TETRACYCLIC HETEROCYCLE COMPOUNDS
    Publication number: 20180065985
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for making Tetracyclic Heterocycle Compounds of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X1, X2, R1, R2 and R3 are defined above herein. The present invention is also directed to compounds that may be useful as synthetic intermediates in the process of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Applicants: Merck Sharpe & Dohme Corp., MSD R&D (China) Co., Ltd., Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited
    Inventors: Hongming Li, Jingjun Yin, Kevin M. Belyk, Kevin R. Campos, Qinghao Chen, Alan M. Hyde, Tetsuji Itoh, Artis Klapars, Matthew Thomas Tudge, Edward Cleator, Aaron M. Dumas, Louis-Charles Campeau, Yonggang Chen, Ji Qi, Wensong Xiao
  • Process for Making Beta 3 Agonists and Intermediates
    Publication number: 20180029981
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing a compound of formula I-11 through multiple-step reactions:
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: John Y.L. CHUNG, Kevin CAMPOS, Edward CLEATOR, Robert F. DUNN, Andrew GIBSON, R. Scott HOERRNER, Stephen KEEN, Dave LIEBERMAN, Zhuqing LIU, Joseph LYNCH, Kevin M. MALONEY, Feng XU, Nobuyoshi YASUDA, Naoki YOSHIKAWA, Yong-Li ZHONG
  • Process for making beta 3 agonists and intermediates
    Patent number: 9822121
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to processes for preparing beta 3 agonists of Formula (I) and Formula (II) and their intermediates. The beta 3 agonists are useful in the treatment of certain disorders, including overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, and urinary urgency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: John Y. L. Chung, Kevin Campos, Edward Cleator, Robert F. Dunn, Andrew Gibson, R. Scott Hoerrner, Stephen Keen, Dave Lieberman, Zhuqing Liu, Joseph Lynch, Kevin M. Maloney, Feng Xu, Nobuyoshi Yasuda, Naoki Yoshikawa, Yong-Li Zhong
  • Process for making beta 3 agonists and intermediates
    Patent number: 9809536
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing a compound of formula I-11 through multiple-step reactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: John Y. L. Chung, Kevin Campos, Edward Cleator, Robert F. Dunn, Andrew Gibson, R Scott Hoerrner, Stephen Keen, Dave Lieberman, Zhuqing Liu, Joseph Lynch, Kevin M. Maloney, Feng Xu, Nobuyoshi Yasuda, Naoki Yoshikawa, Yong-Li Zhong
  • PROCESS FOR MAKING TETRACYCLIC HETEROCYCLE COMPOUNDS
    Publication number: 20170166586
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for making Tetracyclic Heterocycle Compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X1, X2, R1, R2 and R3 are defined above herein. The present invention is also directed to compounds that are useful as synthetic intermediates in the process of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Hongming Li, Jingjun Yin, Kevin M. Belyk, Kevin R. Campos, Qinghao Chen, Alan M. Hyde, Tetsuji Itoh, Artis Klapars, Matthew Thomas Tudge, Edward Cleator, Aaron M. Dumas, Louis-Charles Campeau, Yonggang Chen, Ji Qi, Wensong Xiao
  • Process for making CGRP receptor antagonists
    Patent number: 9487523
    Abstract: The invention encompasses a novel process for making piperidinone carboxamide indane and azainane derivatives, which are CGRP receptor antagonists useful for the treatment of migraine, utilizing a highly effective spiroacid synthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Belyk, Edward Cleator, Shen-Chun Kuo, Peter Emmanuel Maligres, Bangping Xiang, Nobuyoshi Yasuda, Jianguo Yin
  • Process for Making Beta 3 Agonists and Intermediates
    Publication number: 20160176884
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to processes for preparing beta 3 agonists of Formula (I) and Formula (II) and their intermediates. The beta 3 agonists are useful in the treatment of certain disorders, including overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, and urinary urgency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: John Y.L. Chung, Kevin Campos, Edward Cleator, Robert F. Dunn, Andrew Gibson, R. Scott Hoerrner, Stephen Keen, Dave Lieberman, Zhuqing Liu, Joseph Lynch, Kevin M. Maloney, Feng Xu, Nobuyoshi Yasuda, Naoki Yoshikawa, Yong-Li Zhong
  • Process for the preparation of an orexin receptor antagonist
    Patent number: 9108959
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to processes for preparing a diazepane compound which is an antagonist of orexin receptors, and which is useful in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is further directed to crystalline forms of this diazepane compound and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited
    Inventors: Carl A. Baxter, Edward Cleator, Faye Sheen, Shane W. Krska, Gavin Stewart, Neil Strotman, Debra J. Wallace, Timothy Wright
  • Methods and intermediates for preparing macrolactams
    Patent number: 9073825
    Abstract: A first aspect of the present invention describes a compound selected from group consisting of: wherein R is either H, C(O)RA, or C(O)NHCH(X)COOH; provided that X is a C2-C6 alkyl, or a C3-C8 cycloalkyl and RA is a C1-6 alkyl or aryl; These compounds are used to make Compound A
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited, Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Nobuyoshi Yasuda, Jeffrey T. Kuethe, Guy Humphrey, Gregory L. Beutner, Yong-Li Zhong, Edward Cleator, Carl Baxter
  • PROCESS FOR MAKING BETA 3 AGONISTS AND INTERMEDIATES
    Publication number: 20150087832
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to processes for preparing beta 3 agonists of Formula (I) and Formula (II) and their intermediates. The beta 3 agonists are useful in the treatment of certain disorders, including overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, and urinary urgency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME, CORP.
    Inventors: John Y.L. Chung, Kevin Campos, Edward Cleator, Robert F. Dunn, Andrew Gibson, R. Scott Hoerrner, Stephen Keen, Dave Liebermann, Zhuqing Liu, Joseph Lynch, Kevine M. Maloney, Feng Xu, Nobuyoshi Yasuda, Naoki Yoshikawa, Yong-Li Zhong
  • PROCESS FOR MAKING CGRP RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS
    Publication number: 20150038707
    Abstract: Methods for preventing pest infestations are disclosed. In some embodiments, the methods for preventing infestations involve use of pyrethroid insecticides or the stereoisomers or salts thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Kevin M. Belyk, Edward Cleator, Shen-Chun Kuo, Peter Emmanuel Maligres, Bangping Xiang, Nobuyoshi Yasuda, Jianguo Yin
  • PROCESS FOR MAKING BETA 3 AGONISTS AND INTERMEDIATES
    Publication number: 20140242645
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing a compound of formula I-11 through multiple-step reactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: John Y.L. Chung, Kevin Campos, Edward Cleator, Robert F. Dunn, Andrew Gibson, R Scott Hoerrner, Stephen Keen, Dave Lieberman, Zhuqing Liu, Joseph Lynch, Kevin M. Maloney, Feng Xu, Nobuyoshi Yasuda, Naoki Yoshikawa, Yong-Li Zhong
  • METHODS AND INTERMEDIATES FOR PREPARING MACROLACTAMS
    Publication number: 20140243519
    Abstract: The present invention includes compounds useful as intermediates in the preparation of macrolactams, methods for preparing the intermediates, and methods for preparing macrolactams. One use of the methods and intermediates described herein is in the production of macrolactam compounds able to inhibit HCV NS3 protease activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: Nobuyoshi Yasuda, Jeffrey T. Kuethe, Guy Humphrey, Gregory L. Beutner, Yong-Li Zhong, Edward Cleator, Carl Baxter
  • PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN OREXIN RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST
    Publication number: 20130331379
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to processes for preparing a diazepane compound which is an antagonist of orexin receptors, and which is useful in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is further directed to crystalline forms of this diazepane compound and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Carl A. Baxter, Edward Cleator, Faye Sheen, Shane W. Krska, Gavin Stewart, Neil Strotman, Debra J. Wallace, Timothy Wright
  • Process for the preparation of tetrazolytetrahydrocyclopentapyrazoles
    Patent number: 8168799
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I), or a salt, hydrate or solvate thereof; wherein R1 and R2 are each independently hydrogen, or C1-6 alkyl groups or R1 and R2 are linked and, together with the cyclopentane carbon atoms to which they are attached, form a cyclopropyl ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Sharpe & Dohme Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Stewart Ashwood, Matthew Bio, Edward Cleator, David Hands, Faye Julia Sheen, Robert Darrin Wilson
  • Process for the preparation of bicyclo[3.1.0]hexanols
    Patent number: 7834222
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of a the formula (I): which process comprises the intramolecular cyclopropanation of an epoxide of me formula (II); in the presence of 0.05 to 0.75 equivalents of a secondary amine base and at least one equivalent of an alkyl lithium base, wherein R R1, R2 and R3 are each hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl or R1 and R2 are linked to form- a C3-7 cycloaUcyl or C3-7 cycloalkenyl ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd.
    Inventors: Matthew Bio, Karel Marie Joseph Brands, Edward Cleator
  • Process for the preparation of tetrazolytetrahydrocyclopentapyrazoles
    Publication number: 20100174091
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I), or a salt, hydrate or solvate thereof; wherein R1 and R2 are each independently hydrogen, or C1-6 alkyl groups or R1 and R2 are linked and, together with the cyclopentane carbon atoms to which they are attached, form a cyclopropyl ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Stewart Ashwood, Matthew Bio, Edward Cleator, David Hands, Faye Julia Sheen, Robert Darrin Wilson
  • Process for the Preparation of Bicyclo[3.1.0]Hexanols
    Publication number: 20100099923
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of a the formula (I): which process comprises the intramolecular cyclopropanation of an epoxide of me formula (II); in the presence of 0.05 to 0.75 equivalents of a secondary amine base and at least one equivalent of an alkyl lithium base, wherein R R1, R2 and R3 are each hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl or R1 and R2 are linked to form- a C3-7 cycloaUcyl or C3-7 cycloalkenyl ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Matthew Bio, Karel Marie Joseph Brands, Edward Cleator