Patents by Inventor Elke Langkopf

Elke Langkopf 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: 9492436
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I, wherein the group R1, R2, X and Y are defined as in claim 1, which have valuable pharmacological properties, in particular bind to the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and modulate its activity. The compounds are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by this receptor, such as metabolic diseases, in particular diabetes type 2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Himmelsbach, Elke Langkopf, Holger Wagner, Nobert Redemann
  • Patent number: 9422312
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I, wherein the group R1, R2, X, Y and Z are defined as in claim 1, which have valuable pharmacological properties, in particular bind to the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and modulate its activity. The compounds are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by this receptor, such as metabolic diseases, in particular diabetes type 2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Elke Langkopf, Andreas Blum
  • Publication number: 20160235706
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I, wherein the groups (Het)Ar and R1 are defined as in claim 1, which have valuable pharmacological properties, in particular bind to the GPR40 receptor and modulate its activity. The compounds are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by this receptor, such as metabolic diseases, in particular diabetes type 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Matthias ECKHARDT, Sara FRATTINI, Elke LANGKOPF, Holger WAGNER
  • Publication number: 20160194327
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted xanthines of general formula wherein R1 to R3 are as defined herein, the tautomers, the stereoisomers, the mixtures, the prodrugs thereof and the salts thereof which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly an inhibiting effect on the activity of the enzyme dipeptidylpeptidase-IV (DPP-IV).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Frank HIMMELSBACH, Elke LANGKOPF, Matthias ECKHARDT, Michael MARK, Roland MAIER, Ralf LOTZ, Mohammad TADAYYON
  • Publication number: 20160159784
    Abstract: Compounds of formula I wherein R1, LP, n, HetAr1, and HetAr2 are as defined herein, and salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and methods for treating diseases or conditions which are mediated by activating the G-protein-coupled receptor GPR119, such as diabetes, dislipidemia, or obesity, by administering to a patient in need thereof these compounds or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Bernd NOSSE, Matthias ECKHARDT, Frank HIMMELSBACH, Elke LANGKOPF, Neil J. ASHWEEK, Nicole HARRIOTT
  • Patent number: 9321791
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted xanthines of general formula wherein R1 to R3 are as defined herein, the tautomers, the stereoisomers, the mixtures, the prodrugs thereof and the salts thereof which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly an inhibiting effect on the activity of the enzyme dipeptidylpeptidase-IV (DPP-IV).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Himmelsbach, Elke Langkopf, Matthias Eckhardt, Michael Mark, Roland Maier, Ralf Lotz, Mohammad Tadayyon
  • Publication number: 20160039846
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I, wherein the group R1, R2, X, Y and Z are defined as in claim 1, which have valuable pharmacological properties, in particular bind to the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and modulate its activity. The compounds are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by this receptor, such as metabolic diseases, in particular diabetes type 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Elke LANGKOPF, Andreas BLUM
  • Publication number: 20150291627
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted xanthines of general formula wherein R1 to R3 are as defined herein, the tautomers, the stereoisomers, the mixtures, the prodrugs thereof and the salts thereof which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly an inhibiting effect on the activity of the enzyme dipeptidylpeptidase-IV (DPP-IV).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Frank HIMMELSBACH, Elke LANGKOPF, Matthias ECKHARDT, Michael MARK, Roland MAIER, Ralf LOTZ, Mohammad TADAYYON
  • Patent number: 9108964
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted xanthines of general formula wherein R1 to R3 are as defined herein, the tautomers, the stereoisomers, the mixtures, the prodrugs thereof and the salts thereof which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly an inhibiting effect on the activity of the enzyme dipeptidylpeptidase-IV (DPP-IV).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Himmelsbach, Elke Langkopf, Matthias Eckhardt, Roland Maier
  • Patent number: 9012456
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I, wherein the groups R1, R2, and A are as defined in the application, which have valuable pharmacological properties, and in particular bind to the GPR119 receptor and modulate its activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Matthias Eckhardt, Frank Himmelsbach, Elke Langkopf, Bernd Nosse
  • Patent number: 8975277
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I, wherein the groups R1, LQ and Ar are as defined in the application, which have valuable pharmacological properties, and in particular bind to the GPR119 receptor and modulate its activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Himmelsbach, Elke Langkopf
  • Patent number: 8946438
    Abstract: Heteroaryloxy-substituted benzoic acid amides of general formula I wherein the groups R1 to R7 as well as X and Y are defined according to claim 1, including the tautomers, the stereoisomers, the mixtures and the salts thereof. The compounds according to the invention are suitable for the treatment of respiratory complaints, particularly COPD and asthma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Holger Wagner, Elke Langkopf, Frank Himmelsbach, Rolf Goeggel, Birgit Jung
  • Publication number: 20150025065
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I, wherein the group R1, R2, X and Y are defined as in claim 1, which have valuable pharmacological properties, in particular bind to the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and modulate its activity. The compounds are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by this receptor, such as metabolic diseases, in particular diabetes type 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Frank HIMMELSBACH, Elke LANGKOPF, Holger WAGNER
  • Patent number: 8927726
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I, wherein R1, LP, (Het)Ar1, (Het)Ar2 and n are as defined in the application, which have valuable pharmacological properties, and in particular bind to the GPR119 receptor and modulate its activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Himmelsbach, Elke Langkopf, Neil J. Ashweek, Nicole Harriott
  • Patent number: 8921398
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I, wherein R1, LP, HetAr, Ar, and n are as defined in the application, which have valuable pharmacological properties, and in particular bind to the GPR119 receptor and modulate its activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Armin Heckel, Frank Himmelsbach, Elke Langkopf, Bernd Nosse, Neil J. Ashweek, Nicole Harriott
  • Patent number: 8853239
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I, wherein R1, LP, LQ, X, A, and n are as defined in the application, which have valuable pharmacological properties, and in particular bind to the GPR119 receptor and modulate its activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Himmelsbach, Matthias Eckhardt, Elke Langkopf
  • Patent number: 8822471
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I, wherein the groups R1, LP, LQ, Ar, m and n are as defined in the application, which have valuable pharmacological properties, and in particular bind to the GPR119 receptor and modulate its activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Bernd Nosse, Andreas Blum, Steffen Breitfelder, Armin Heckel, Frank Himmelsbach, Elke Langkopf, Bernd Wellenzohn, Neil J. Ashweek, Nicole Harriott
  • Patent number: 8815864
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I, wherein the group (Het)Ar is defined as in claim 1, which have valuable pharmacological properties, in particular bind to the GPR40 receptor and modulate its activity. The compounds are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by this receptor, such as metabolic diseases, in particular diabetes type 2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Matthias Eckhardt, Elke Langkopf, Holger Wagner
  • Patent number: 8809376
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I, wherein the groups R1, R2 and m are defined as in claim 1, which have valuable pharmacological properties, in particular bind to the GPR40 receptor and modulate its activity. The compounds are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by this receptor, such as metabolic diseases, in particular diabetes type 2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Himmelsbach, Matthias Eckhardt, Elke Langkopf, Stefan Peters
  • Patent number: 8778926
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I, wherein the groups R1, LP, LQ, X1, X2, X3, A, n and m are as defined in the application. The compounds of formula I have valuable pharmacological properties, and in particular bind to the GPR119 receptor and modulate its activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Himmelsbach, Elke Langkopf, Bernd Nosse