Patents by Inventor Eric Mertz

Eric Mertz 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: 20160229839
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more said compounds, and methods for using said compounds for treating or preventing thromboses, embolisms, hypercoagulability or fibrotic changes. The compounds are selective Factor XIa inhibitors or dual inhibitors of Factor XIa and plasma kallikrein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Eric Mertz, Scott D. Edmondson, Ning Shao, Santhosh Neelamkavil, Corey Poker, Zahid Hussain, Zhuyan Guo, Nancy Jo Kevin, Yi Zang, Jiafang He
  • Patent number: 9296711
    Abstract: The invention is concerned with a compound of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. In addition, the present invention relates to methods of manufacturing and using the compound of formula (I) as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. The compound of formula (I) are SCD1 inhibitors and may be useful in treating cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: HOFFMAN-LA ROCHE INC.
    Inventors: Shawn David Erickson, Paul Gillespie, Eric Mertz
  • Patent number: 9290465
    Abstract: The invention is concerned with a compound of formula (I) wherein R1 to R3 are defined as in the description and in the claims. The compound of formula (I) can be used as a medicament.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE INC.
    Inventors: JohnMark Derryberry, Shawn David Erickson, Paul Gillespie, Eric Mertz
  • Publication number: 20160000760
    Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula I: wherein the variables in Formula I are defined as described herein. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using the compounds of Formula I in the prevention or treatment of HCV infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Applicant: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Anthony Bilotta, Zhi Chen, Feng Chi, Elbert Chin, Qingjie Ding, Shawn David Erickson, Stephen Deems Gabriel, Nan Jiang, Buelent Kocer, Eric Mertz, Jean-Marc Plancher, Robert J. Weikert, Jing Zhang, Qiang Zhang
  • Publication number: 20150376165
    Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula I wherein the variables in Formula I are defined as described herein. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using the compounds of Formula I in the prevention or treatment of HCV infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Applicant: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Zhi Chen, Elbert Chin, Shawn David Erickson, Stephen Deems Gabriel, Eric Mertz, Robert James Weikert
  • Publication number: 20150368228
    Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula (I): wherein the variables in Formula (I) are defined as described herein. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using the compounds of Formula (I) in the prevention or treatment of HCV infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Steven Joseph Berthel, Zhi Chen, Feng Chi, Elbert Chin, David Shawn Erickson, Stephen Deems Gabriel, Buelent Kocer, Eric Mertz, Jean-Marc Plancher, Robert J. Weikert
  • Publication number: 20150353511
    Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula I: wherein the variables in Formula I are defined as described herein. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using the compounds of Formula I in the prevention or treatment of HCV infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Joseph Anthony Bilotta, Zhi Chen, Qingjie Ding, Shawn David Erickson, Eric Mertz, Robert James Weikert
  • Publication number: 20150315160
    Abstract: The invention is concerned with a compound of formula (I) wherein R1 to R3 are defined as in the description and in the claims. The compound of formula (I) can be used as a medicament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2013
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: JohnMark Derryberry, Shawn David Erickson, Paul Gillespie, Eric Mertz
  • Publication number: 20150307461
    Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula I: wherein the variables in Formula I are defined as described herein. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using the compounds of Formula I in the prevention or treatment of HCV infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Bilotta, Zhi Chen, Elbert Chin, Qingjie Ding, Shawn D. Erickson, Stephen D. Gabriel, Klaus G. Klumpp, Han Ma, Eric Mertz, Jean-Marc Plancher, Robert J. Weikert
  • Publication number: 20150307463
    Abstract: The invention is concerned with a compound of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. In addition, the present invention relates to methods of manufacturing and using the compound of formula (I) as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. The compound of formula (I) are SCD1 inhibitors and may be useful in treating cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Shawn David Erickson, Paul Gillespie, Eric Mertz
  • Publication number: 20150291525
    Abstract: This application discloses compounds according to generic Formula (I): wherein all variables are defined as described herein, which inhibit Btk. The compounds disclosed herein are useful to modulate the activity of Btk and treat diseases associated with excessive Btk activity. The compounds are further useful to treat inflammatory and auto immune diseases associated with aberrant B-cell proliferation such as rheumatoid arthritis. Also disclosed are compositions containing compounds of Formula I and at least one carrier, diluent or excipient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Romyr Dominique, Francisco Javier Lopez-Tapia, Eric Mertz, Sung-Sau So
  • Publication number: 20150284394
    Abstract: This application discloses compounds according to generic Formula I wherein all variables are defined as described herein, which inhibit Btk. The compounds disclosed herein are useful to modulate the activity of Btk and treat diseases associated with excessive Btk activity. The compounds are further useful to treat inflammatory and auto immune diseases associated with aberrant B-cell proliferation such as rheumatoid arthritis. Also disclosed are compositions containing compounds of Formula I and at least one carrier, diluent or excipient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2013
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Niala Bhagirath, Romyr Dominique, Joshua Kennedy-Smith, Francisco Javier Lopez-Tapia, Eric Mertz, Qi Qiao, Sung-Sau So
  • Patent number: 9000044
    Abstract: The invention is concerned with the compounds of formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3 and X are defined in the detailed description and claims. In addition, the present invention relates to methods of manufacturing and using the compounds of formula I as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. The compounds of formula I are antagonists or partial agonists at the CRTH2 receptor and may be useful in treating diseases and disorders associated with that receptor such as asthma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Fariborz Firooznia, Tai-An Lin, Eric Mertz, Sung-Sau So, Achyutharao Sidduri, Jefferson Wright Tilley
  • Patent number: 8862333
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method to determine a vehicle's lateral velocity during abnormal driving situations of a vehicle during controlled side-impact or rollover crash tests that involve the pulling of a vehicle sideways into an object. A high-resolution, low-range, lateral accelerometer is integrated to determine the lateral velocity. Furthermore, is a method to initiate the integration of the acceleration signal and a method to stop and reset the integration. The method recognizes special conditions associated with abnormal driving situations like controlled crash tests, and therefore will not be active during normal operating conditions. The method also includes a means to handle offset tolerances associated with accelerometers by finding the sensor's zero-g point while the vehicle is at rest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Andres, Holger Faisst, Eric Mertz, Helmut Steurer
  • Patent number: 8819896
    Abstract: A window balance assembly comprising an improved locking carrier mechanism is disclosed. The locking mechanism is actuated when the window sash is tilted. Cam surfaces on the receiver of the mechanism engage cam followers in the clamshell-type housing of the carrier forcing them apart outwardly to lock the carrier in the jamb channel of a window assembly and prevent movement of the carrier in the channel. The receiver incorporates two cams that engage two cam follower surfaces in the housing to improve the distribution of the locking forces of the carrier in the jamb channel. A dual-locking carrier expands in both the axial and lateral directions to contact both front and back surfaces and opposing side surfaces of the jamb channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Caldwell Manufacturing Company North America, LLC
    Inventors: Wilbur James Kellum, III, Eric Mertz, Mark R. Baker, Jeffrey Tuller, Richard S. DeNormand, Fletcher Smith, Jay Sofianek
  • Publication number: 20140242028
    Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula I: wherein the variables in Formula I are defined as described herein. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using the compounds of Formula I in the prevention or treatment of HCV infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Anthony Bilotta, Zhi Chen, Qingjie Ding, Shawn David Erickson, Eric Mertz, Robert James Weikert
  • Patent number: 8691993
    Abstract: The invention is concerned with the compounds of formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3 and X are defined in the detailed description and claims. In addition, the present invention relates to methods of manufacturing and using the compounds of formula I as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. The compounds of formula I are antagonists or partial agonists at the CRTH2 receptor and may be useful in treating diseases and disorders associated with that receptor such as asthma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Fariborz Firooznia, Tai-An Lin, Eric Mertz, Achyutharao Sidduri, Sung-Sau So, Jefferson Wright Tilley
  • Patent number: 8642629
    Abstract: The invention is concerned with the compounds of formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof, wherein W, X, Y, and R1-R7 are defined in the detailed description and claims. In addition, the present invention relates to methods of manufacturing and using the compounds of formula I as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. The compounds of formula I are antagonists or partial agonists at the CRTH2 receptor and may be useful in treating diseases and disorders associated with that receptor such as asthma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Li Chen, Fariborz Firooznia, Paul Gillespie, Yun He, Tai-An Lin, Eric Mertz, Sung-Sau So, HongYing Yun, Zhenshan Zhang
  • Publication number: 20140010783
    Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula I: wherein the variables in Formula I are defined as described herein. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using the compounds of Formula I in the prevention or treatment of HCV infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Joseph A. Bilotta, Zhi Chen, Elbert Chin, Qingjie Ding, Shawn D. Erickson, Stephen D. Gabriel, Klaus G. Klumpp, Han Ma, Eric Mertz, Jean-Marc Plancher, Robert J. Weikert
  • Publication number: 20130283699
    Abstract: A window balance assembly comprising an improved locking carrier mechanism is disclosed. The locking mechanism is actuated when the window sash is tilted. Cam surfaces on the receiver of the mechanism engage cam followers in the clamshell-type housing of the carrier forcing them apart outwardly to lock the carrier in the jamb channel of a window assembly and prevent movement of the carrier in the channel. The receiver incorporates two cams that engage two cam follower surfaces in the housing to improve the distribution of the locking forces of the carrier in the jamb channel. A dual-locking carrier expands in both the axial and lateral directions to contact both front and back surfaces and opposing side surfaces of the jamb channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Wilbur James Kellum, III, Eric Mertz, Mark R. Baker, Jeffrey Tuller, Richard S. DeNormand, Fletcher Smith, Jay Sofianek