Patents by Inventor Eugene D. Thorsett

Eugene D. Thorsett 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: 6911439
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which bind VLA-4. Certain of these compounds also inhibit leukocyte adhesion and, in particular, leukocyte adhesion mediated by VLA-4. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases in a mammalian patient, e.g., human, such as asthma, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, AIDS dementia, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, tissue transplantation, tumor metastasis and myocardial ischemia. The compounds can also be administered for the treatment of inflammatory brain diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignees: Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Wyeth
    Inventors: Andrei W. Konradi, Michael A. Pleiss, Eugene D. Thorsett, Susan Ashwell, Gregory S. Welmaker, Anthony Kreft, Dimitrios Sarntakis, Darren B. Dressen, Francine S. Grant, Christopher Semko, Ying-Zi Xu
  • Patent number: 6903088
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which bind VLA-4. Certain of these compounds also inhibit leukocyte adhesion and, in particular, leukocyte adhesion mediated by VLA-4. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases in a mammalian patient, e.g., human, such as asthma, Alzheimer's disease, antherosclerosis. AIDS dementia, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, tissue transplantation, tumor metastasis and myocardial ischemia. The compounds can also be administered for the treatment of inflammatory brain diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignees: Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Wyeth
    Inventors: Andrei W. Konradi, Michael A. Pleiss, Eugene D. Thorsett, Christopher Semko, Robert Warren Sullivan, Christopher Joseph Soares, Kiev Sui Ly
  • Patent number: 6900179
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which bind VLA-4. Certain of these compounds also inhibit leukocyte adhesion and, in particular, leukocyte adhesion mediated by VLA-4. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases in a mammalian patient, e.g., human, such as asthma, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, AIDS dementia, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, tissue transplantation, tumor metastasis and myocardial ischemia. The compounds can also be administered for the treatment of inflammatory brain diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Inventors: Eugene D. Thorsett, Christopher M. Semko, Dimitrios Sarantakis, Michael A. Pleiss, Anthony Kreft, Andrei W. Konradi, Francine S. Grant, Darren B. Dressen, Susan Ashwell, Reinhardt Bernhard Baudy, Louis John Lombardo
  • Patent number: 6888022
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit ?-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis, and, accordingly, have utility in treating Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound which inhibits ?-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis as well as methods for treating Alzheimer's disease both prophylactically and therapeutically with such pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignees: Athena Neurosciences, Inc., Eli Lilly & Company
    Inventors: James E. Audia, Thomas C. Britton, James J. Droste, Beverly K. Folmer, George W. Huffman, Varghese John, Lee H. Latimer, Thomas E. Mabry, Jeffrey S. Nissen, Warren J. Porter, Jon K. Reel, Eugene D. Thorsett, Jay S. Tung, Jing Wu, Clark Norman Eid, William Leonard Scott
  • Patent number: 6861558
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit ?-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis, and, accordingly, have utility in treating Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound which inhibits ?-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis as well as methods for treating Alzheimer's disease both prophylactically and therapeutically with such pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignees: Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Eli Lilly & Company
    Inventors: James E. Audia, Thomas C. Britton, James J. Droste, Beverly K. Folmer, George W. Huffman, Varghese John, Lee H. Latimer, Thomas E. Mabry, Jeffrey S. Nissen, Warren J. Porter, Jon K. Reel, Eugene D. Thorsett, Jay S. Tung, Jing Wu, Clark Norman Eid, William Leonard Scott
  • Patent number: 6849650
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit ?-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis, and, accordingly, have utility in treating Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound which inhibits ?-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis as well as methods for treating Alzheimer's disease both prophylactically and therapeutically with such pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignees: Athena Neurosciences, Inc., Eli Lilly Company
    Inventors: Eugene D. Thorsett, Warren J. Porter, Jeffrey S. Nissen, Lee H. Latimer, James E. Audia, James Droste
  • Publication number: 20040266763
    Abstract: Disclosed are certain 3-(heteroaryl)alanine derivatives which bind VLA-4 and inhibit leukocyte adhesion mediated by VLA-4. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases in a mammalian patient, e.g., human, such as asthma, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, AIDS dementia, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, tissue transplantation, tumor metastasis and myocardial ischemia. The compounds can also be administered for the treatment of inflammatory brain diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicants: Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Wyeth
    Inventors: Andrei W. Konradi, Michael A. Pleiss, Eugene D. Thorsett, Susan Ashwell, Gregory S. Welmaker, Anthony Kreft, Dimitrios Sarantakis, Darren B. Dressen, Francine S. Grant, Christopher Semko, Ying-Zi Xu, Frank Stappenbeck
  • Patent number: 6803370
    Abstract: Disclosed are certain alpha amino acid compounds which bind VLA-4. Certain of these compounds also inhibit leukocyte adhesion and, in particular, leukocyte adhesion mediated by VLA-4. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases in a mammalian patient, e.g., human, such as asthma, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, AIDS dementia, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, tissue transplantation, tumor metastasis and myocardial ischemia. The compounds can also be administered for the treatment of inflammatory brain diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignees: Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Wyeth
    Inventors: Andrei W. Konradi, Michael A. Pleiss, Eugene D. Thorsett, Susan Ashwell, Gregory S. Welmaker, Anthony Kreft, Dimitrios Sarantakis, Darren B. Dressen, Francine S. Grant, Christopher Semko, Ying-Zi Xu
  • Patent number: 6794506
    Abstract: Disclosed are certain 3-(heteroaryl)alanine derivatives which bind VLA-4 and inhibit leukocyte adhesion mediated by VLA-4. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases in a mammalian patient, e.g., human, such as asthma, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, AIDS dementia, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, tissue transplantation, tumor metastasis and myocardial ischemia. The compounds can also be administered for the treatment of inflammatory brain diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignees: Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Wyeth
    Inventors: Andrei W. Konradi, Michael A. Pleiss, Eugene D. Thorsett, Susan Ashwell, Gregory S. Welmaker, Anthony Kreft, Dimitrios Sarantakis, Darren B. Dressen, Francine S. Grant, Christopher Semko, Ying-Zi Xu, Frank Stappenbeck
  • Publication number: 20040147512
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which bind VLA-4. Certain of these compounds also inhibit leukocyte adhesion and, in particular, leukocyte adhesion mediated by VLA-4. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases in a mammalian patient, e.g., human, such as asthma, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, AIDS dementia, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, tissue transplantation, tumor metastasis and myocardial ischemia. The compounds can also be administered for the treatment of inflammatory brain diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Applicants: Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., American Home Products Corporation.
    Inventors: Andrei W. Konradi, Michael A. Pleiss, Eugene D. Thorsett, Susan Ashwell, Gregory S. Welmaker, Anthony Kreft, Dimitrios Sarantakis, Darren B. Dressen, Francine S. Grant, Christopher Semko, Ying-Zi Xu
  • Publication number: 20040147520
    Abstract: Disclosed are sulfonylquinoxalone acetamide derivatives useful as bradykinin antagonists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: Francine S. Grant, Sarah Bartulis, Louis Brogley, Michael S. Dappen, Ramesh Kasar, Mohammed A. Khan, Martin Neitzel, Michael A. Pleiss, Eugene D. Thorsett, John Tucker, Michael Ye, Jon E. Hawkinson
  • Publication number: 20040147519
    Abstract: Disclosed are sulfonylquinoxalone acetamide derivatives useful as bradykinin antagonists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: Francine S. Grant, Sarah Bartulis, Louis Brogley, Michael S. Dappen, Ramesh Kasar, Ryan Holcomb, Michael A. Pleiss, Eugene D. Thorsett, Michael Ye, Jon E. Hawkinson
  • Patent number: 6767918
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis, and, accordingly, have utility in treating Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound which inhibits &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis as well as methods for treating Alzheimer's disease both prophylactically and therapeutically with such pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignees: Athena Neurosciences, Inc., Eli Lilly & Company
    Inventors: Jing Wu, Eugene D. Thorsett, Jeffrey S. Nissen, Thomas E. Mabry, Lee H. Latimer, Varghese John, Lawrence Y. Fang, James E. Audia
  • Publication number: 20040142954
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which bind &agr;4 integrins, where the &agr;4 integrin is preferably VLA-4. Certain of these compounds also inhibit leukocyte adhesion and, in particular, leukocyte adhesion mediated by &agr;4 integrins, where the &agr;4 integrin is preferably VLA-4. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases in a mammalian patient, e.g., human, such as asthma, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, AIDS dementia, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, tissue transplantation, tumor metastasis and myocardial ischemia. The compounds can also be administered for the treatment of inflammatory brain diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: Andrei W. Konradi, Christopher M. Semko, Ying-zi Xu, Frank Stappenbeck, Brain P. Stupi, Jenifer L. Smith, Michael A. Pleiss, Eugene D. Thorsett
  • Publication number: 20040138208
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, which are bradykinin antagonists and are useful to treat diseases or relieve adverse symptoms associated with disease conditions in mammals mediated by bradykinin. Certain of the compounds exhibit increased potency and are expected to also exhibit an increased duration of action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: Ryan C. Holcomb, Francine S. Grant, Michael A. Pleiss, Eugene D. Thorsett
  • Publication number: 20040138243
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which bind &agr;4 integrins, preferably VLA-4. Certain of these compounds also inhibit leukocyte adhesion and, in particular, leukocyte adhesion mediated by &agr;4 integrins, preferably VLA-4. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases in a mammalian patient, e.g., human, such as asthma, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, AIDS dementia, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, tissue transplantation, tumor metastasis and myocardial ischemia. The compounds can also be administered for the treatment of inflammatory brain diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: Andrei W. Konradi, Christopher M. Semko, Ying-zi Xu, Frank Stappenbeck, Brian P. Stupi, Jenifer L. Smith, Michael A. Pleiss, Eugene D. Thorsett
  • Publication number: 20040127486
    Abstract: Disclosed are a series of phenylalanine derivatives, to compositions containing them, to processes for their preparation, and to their use in medicine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Applicants: Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., American Home Products Corporation
    Inventors: Andrei W. Konradi, Michael A. Pleiss, Eugene D. Thorsett, Susan Ashwell, Gregory S. Welmaker, Anthony Kreft, Dimitrios Sarantakis, Darren B. Dressen, Francine S. Grant, Christopher Semko, Ying-Zi Xu
  • Publication number: 20040116414
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a class of compounds (Formula I) including succinoyl amino pyrazoles, succinoyl amino thiadiazoles, succinoyl amino acid esters, succinoyl amino acid amides, succinoyl amino alcohols, succinoyl amino ketones, succinoyl amino hydantoins, succinoyl anilines, and succinoyl derivatives of privileged structures. The invention is also directed to a pharmaceutical formation comprising such compound in a pharmaceutically acceptable salt form or prodrug thereof. The invention is further directed to a method for inhibiting &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or synthesis, a method for inhibiting &ggr;-secretase activity and a method for treating neurological disorders associated with &bgr;-amyloid peptide production. The method comprises administering to a host a pharmaceutical formulation comprising an effective amount of a compound of Formula I. The compounds of Formula I are useful in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Jay S. Tung, Ashley C. Guinn, Eugene D. Thorsett, Michael A. Pleiss
  • Publication number: 20040058900
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis, and, accordingly, have utility in treating Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound which inhibits &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis as well as methods for treating Alzheimer's disease both prophylactically and therapeutically with such pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Jing Wu, Jay S. Tung, Eugene D. Thorsett, Michael A. Pleiss, Jeffrey S. Nissen, R. Jeffrey Neitz, Lee H. Latimer, Varghese John, Stephen Freedman, Thomas C. Britton, James A. Audia, Jon K. Reel, Thomas E. Mabry, Bruce A. Dressman, Cynthia L. Cwi, James J. Droste, Steven S. Henry, Stacey L. Mcdaniel, William Leonard Scott, Russell D. Stucky, Warren J. Porter
  • Publication number: 20040043977
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis, and, accordingly, have utility in treating Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound which inhibits &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis as well as methods for treating Alzheimer's disease both prophylactically and therapeutically with such pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: Jing Wu, Jay S. Tung, Eugene D. Thorsett, Michael A. Pleiss, Jeffrey S. Nissen, Jeffrey Neitz, Lee H. Latimer, Varghese John, Stephen Freedman, Thomas C. Britton, James E. Audia, Jon K. Reel, Thomas E. Mabry, Bruce A. Dressman, Cynthia L. Cwi, James J. Droste, Steven S. Henry, Stacey L. McDaniel, William Leonard Scott, Russell D. Stucky, Warren J. Porter