Patents by Inventor Erik H. F. Wong

Erik H. F. Wong 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: 7723334
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating humans suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or a condition where inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine is a benefit are disclosed. The compositions comprise a compound having a pharmacological selectivity of serotonin (Ki)/norepinephrine (Ki) of at least about 5000. Examples of such compounds include reboxetine, and more preferably optically pure (S,S) enantiomer of reboxetine. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of such compositions. Also disclosed are preparations of a medicament from the composition, and uses of the composition in a manufacture of the medicament to treat a human suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Erik H. F. Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert C. Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan P. Taylor, Lars Birgerson, Pasquale Cetera
  • Publication number: 20090247528
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating humans suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or a condition where inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine is a benefit are disclosed. The compositions comprise a compound having a pharmacological selectivity of serotonin (Ki)/norepinephrine (Ki) of at least about 5000. Examples of such compounds include reboxetine, and more preferably optically pure (S,S) enantiomer of reboxetine. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of such compositions. Also disclosed are preparations of a medicament from the composition, and uses of the composition in a manufacture of the medicament to treat a human suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Erik H.F. Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert C. Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan P. Taylor, Lars Birgerson, Pasquale Cetera
  • Patent number: 7338953
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating an individual suffering from, chronic fatigue syndrome. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of racemic reboxetine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to the individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Pharmacia & Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Erik H. F. Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert C. Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan P. Taylor, Lars Birgerson
  • Patent number: 7317011
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating an individual suffering from peripheral neuropathy. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of optically pure (S,S) reboxetine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Embodiments of these methods can diminish adverse side effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Pharmacia & Upjohn
    Inventors: Erik H. F. Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert Clyde Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan P. Taylor
  • Patent number: 7276503
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating an individual suffering from, chronic fatigue syndrome. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of optically pure (S,S) reboxetine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to the individual. Embodiments of these methods can diminish adverse side effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Pharmacia & Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Erik H. F. Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert C. Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan P. Taylor
  • Patent number: 7241762
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating an individual suffering from peripheral neuropathy. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of racemic reboxetine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to the individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Pharmacia & Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Erik H. F. Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert C. Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan P. Taylor
  • Patent number: 6987107
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating humans suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or a condition where inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine is a benefit are disclosed. The compositions comprise a compound having a pharmacological selectivity of serotonin (Ki)/norepinephrine (Ki) of at least about 5000. Examples of such compounds include reboxetine, and more preferably optically pure (S,S) enantiomer of reboxetine. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of such compositions. Also disclosed are preparations of a medicament from the composition, and uses of the composition in a manufacture of the medicament to treat a human suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: Pharmacia & Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Erik H. F. Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert C. Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan P. Taylor, Lars Birgerson
  • Publication number: 20040147614
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating humans suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease disorder, or a condition where inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine is a benefit are disclosed. The compositions comprise a compound having a pharmacological selectivity of serotonin (Ki)/norepinephrine (Ki) of at least about 5000. Examples of such compounds include reboxetine, and more preferably optically pure (S,S) enantiomer of reboxetine. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of such compositions. Also disclosed are preparations of a medicament from the composition, and uses of the composition in a manufacture of the medicament to treat a human suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Applicant: PHARMACIA & UPJOHN COMPANY
    Inventors: Erik H.F. Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert Clyde Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan P. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20040058925
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating humans suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or a condition where inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine is a benefit are disclosed. The compositions comprise a compound having a pharmacological selectivity of serotonin (Ki)/norepinephrine (Ki) of at least about 5000. Examples of such compounds include reboxetine, and more preferably optically pure (S,S) enantiomer of reboxetine. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of such compositions. Also disclosed are preparations of a medicament from the composition, and uses of the composition in a manufacture of the medicament to treat a human suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Applicant: PHARMACIA & UPJOHN COMPANY
    Inventors: Erik H.F. Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert Clyde Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan P. Taylor
  • Patent number: 6703389
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating humans suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or a condition where inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine is a benefit are disclosed. The compositions comprise a compound having a pharmacological selectivity of serotonin (Ki)/norepinephrine (Ki) of at least about 5000. Examples of such compounds include reboxetine, and more preferably optically pure (S,S) enantiomer of reboxetine. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of such compositions. Also disclosed are preparations of a medicament from the composition, and uses of the composition in a manufacture of the medicament to treat a human suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Pharmacia & Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Erik H. F. Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert C. Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan P. Taylor, Lars Birgerson, Pasquale Cetera
  • Publication number: 20040009971
    Abstract: A method of treatment of a central nervous system disorder in a human subject comprises administering to the subject by a suitable route a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of alprazolam, wherein the disorder is selected from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, Pick's disease, psychosocial dwarfism, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, infantile spasms, and sexual and gender identity disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventor: Erik H.F. Wong
  • Patent number: 6642235
    Abstract: Methods for treating humans suffering from, migraine headaches by inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine are disclosed. The methods comprise a compound having a pharmacological selectivity of serotonin (Ki)/norepinephrine (Ki) of at least about 5000. Examples of such compounds include reboxetine, and more preferably optically pure (S,S) enantiomer of reboxetine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Pharmacia & Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Erik H. F. Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert C. Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan P. Taylor
  • Patent number: 6610690
    Abstract: This application relates to methods for treating humans suffering from, fibromyalgia or other somatoform disorders where inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine is a benefit. The methods comprise a compound having a pharmacological selectivity of serotonin (K1)/norepinephrine (K1) of at least about 5000. Examples of such compounds include reboxetine, and more preferably optically pure (S,S) enantiomer of reboxetine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Pharmacia & Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Erik H. F. Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert C. Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan P. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20030040464
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating humans suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or a condition where inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine is a benefit are disclosed. The compositions comprise a compound having a pharmacological selectivity of serotonin (K┐)/norepinephrine (K┐) of at least about 5000. Examples of such compounds include reboxetine, and more preferably optically pure (S,S) enantiomer of reboxetine. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of such compositions. Also disclosed are preparations of a medicament from the composition, and uses of the composition in a manufacture of the medicament to treat a human suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Applicant: Pharmacia & Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Erik H.F. Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert C. Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan P. Taylor, Lars Birgerson, Pasquale Cetera
  • Patent number: 6465458
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating humans suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or a condition where inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine is a benefit are disclosed. The methods comprise administering the optically pure (S,S) enantiomer of reboxetine. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of such compositions. Also disclosed are preparations of a medicament from the composition, and uses of the composition in a manufacture of the medicament to treat a human suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Pharmacia & UpJohn Company
    Inventors: Erik H. F. Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert C. Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan P. Taylor, Lars Birgerson, Pasquale Cetera
  • Publication number: 20020128173
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating humans suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or a condition where inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine is a benefit are disclosed. The compositions comprise a compound having a pharmacological selectivity of serotonin (Ki)/norepinephrine (Ki) of at least about 5000. Examples of such compounds include reboxetine, and more preferably optically pure (S,S) enantiomer of reboxetine. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of such compositions. Also disclosed are preparations of a medicament from the composition, and uses of the composition in a manufacture of the medicament to treat a human suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Applicant: Pharmacia & Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Erik H.F. Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert C. Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan P. Taylor, Lars Birgerson, Pasquale Cetera
  • Publication number: 20020107249
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating humans suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or a condition where inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine is a benefit are disclosed. The compositions comprise a compound having a pharmacological selectivity of serotonin (K,)/norepinephrine (K1) of at least about 5000. Examples of such compounds include reboxetine, and more preferably optically pure (S,S) enantiomer of reboxetine. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of such compositions. Also disclosed are preparations of a medicament from the composition, and uses of the composition in a manufacture of the medicament to treat a human suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2002
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Applicant: Pharmacia & Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Erik H.F. Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert C. Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan P. Taylor, Lars Birgerson
  • Publication number: 20020086864
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating humans suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or a condition where inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine is a benefit are disclosed. The compositions comprise a compound having a pharmacological selectivity of serotonin (K1)/norepinephrine (K1) of at least about 5000. Examples of such compounds include reboxetine, and more preferably optically pure (S,S) enantiomer of reboxetine. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of such compositions. Also disclosed are preparations of a medicament from the composition, and uses of the composition in a manufacture of the medicament to treat a human suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Applicant: Pharmacia & Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Erik H.F. Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert C. Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan P. Taylor, Lars Birgerson, Pasquale Cetera
  • Publication number: 20020061910
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating humans suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or a condition where inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine is a benefit are disclosed. The compositions comprise a compound having a pharmacological selectivity of serotonin (Ki)/norepinephrine (Ki) of at least about 5000. Examples of such compounds include reboxetine, and more preferably optically pure (S,S) enantiomer of reboxetine. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of such compositions. Also disclosed are preparations of a medicament from the composition, and uses of the composition in a manufacture of the medicament to treat a human suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Publication date: May 23, 2002
    Applicant: Pharmacia & Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Erik H.F. Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert C. Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan P. Taylor, Lars Birgerson, Pasquale Cetera
  • Patent number: 4888347
    Abstract: Specific N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonists are useful in the prevention and treatment of neurodegeneration in various pathological states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1989
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited
    Inventors: Geoffrey N. Woodruff, Erik H. F. Wong, John A. Kemp