Patents by Inventor Frances A. Bouffard

Frances A. Bouffard 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: 8222255
    Abstract: Novel derivatives of enfumafungin are disclosed herein, along with their, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates and prodrugs. Also disclosed are compositions comprising such compounds, methods of preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds as antifungal agents and/or inhibitors of (1,3)-?-D-glucan synthase. The disclosed compounds, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates and prodrugs, as well as compositions comprising such compounds, salts, hydrates and prodrugs, are useful for treating and/or preventing fungal infections and associated diseases and conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Scynexis, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Balkovec, Phieng Siliphaivanh, Frances A. Bouffard, Roland A. Bouffard, legal representative, Michael R. Peel, Weiming Fan, Ahmed Mamai, Sarah Dimick Gray
  • Publication number: 20110172225
    Abstract: Novel derivatives of enfumafungin are disclosed herein, along with their, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates and prodrugs. Also disclosed are compositions comprising such compounds, methods of preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds as antifungal agents and/or inhibitors of (1,3)-?-D-glucan synthase. The disclosed compounds, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates and prodrugs, as well as compositions comprising such compounds, salts, hydrates and prodrugs, are useful for treating and/or preventing fungal infections and associated diseases and conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicants: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Scynexis, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Balkovec, Phieng Siliphaivanh, Frances A. Bouffard, Roland A. Bouffard, Michael R. Peel, Weiming Fan, Ahmed Mamai, Sarah Dimick Gray
  • Publication number: 20080009504
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel enfumafungin derivatives of formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, their synthesis, and their use as inhibitors of (1,3)-?-D-glucan synthase. The present compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising the present compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are useful for treating or preventing antifungal infections and associated diseases and conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventors: James Balkovec, Frances Bouffard, Bruno Tse, James Dropinski, Dongfang Meng, Mark Greenlee, Michael Peel, Weiming Fan, Ahmed Mamai, Hao Liu, Keqaing Li
  • Patent number: 5854213
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel carba cyclohexapeptide compounds of the formula ##STR1## where all substituents are defined herein, which are useful as antifungal agents and for the treatment of Pneumocystis carinii infections. Compositions containing the compounds of the invention are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Frances A. Bouffard
  • Patent number: 5854212
    Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## is disclosed which is useful for the treatment of fungal infections and for the treatment of infections caused by Pneumocystis carinii.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Balkovec, Frances A. Bouffard, James F. Dropinski
  • Patent number: 5684128
    Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of side chain derivatives of cyclohexapeptidyl lipopeptides represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is fully defined, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Balkovec, Frances A. Bouffard, James F. Dropinski, Akinlolu A. Adefarati, Jan S. Tkacz
  • Patent number: 5668105
    Abstract: Compounds represented by the formula (Seq ID Nos. 1-6) ##STR1## wherein all substituents are fully defined, are disclosed. These compounds exhibit utilities as antibiotic and antifungal agents and for the treatment and prevention of Pneumocystis infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Balkovec, Frances A. Bouffard, Milton L. Hammond
  • Patent number: 5646245
    Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of side chain derivatives of cyclohexapeptidyl lipopeptides represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is fully defined, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1997
    Inventors: James M. Balkovec, Frances A. Bouffard, James F. Dropinski, Akinlolu A. Adefarati, Jan S. Tkacz
  • Patent number: 5541160
    Abstract: Compounds represented by the formula I (SEQ ID NO. 1) are disclosed: ##STR1## as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts and hydrates thereof. R.sup.I represents C.sub.9 to C.sub.19 alkyl, C.sub.9 to C.sub.19 alkenyl, an aryl group which includes phenyl, biphenyl, naphthyl and terphenyl or a C.sub.1 to C.sub.12 alkyl, alkylamino, dialkylamino or alkoxyaryl group.R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.4 independently represent H or --OH.R.sup.3 represents H, --OH, --O(CH.sub.2).sub.n NR.sup.V R.sup.VI, where R.sup.V and R.sup.VI independently represent H or C.sub.1-4 alkyl, or --O(CH.sub.2).sub.n NR.sup.V R.sup.VI R.sup.VII+ Y.sup.-, wherein R.sup.V and R.sup.VI are as defined above, R.sup.VII represents H or C.sub.1-4 alkyl, n is an integer of from 2-6 inclusive, and Y represents a counterion.R.sup.5 represents H, --CH.sub.3 or --OH;R.sup.6 represents H or --CH.sub.3 ;R.sup.7 represents H, --CH.sub.3, --CH.sub.2 C(.dbd.O)NH.sub.2, --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 NR.sup.V R.sup.VI or --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 NR.sup.V R.sup.VI R.sup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Balkovec, Frances A. Bouffard, Regina M. Black
  • Patent number: 5516756
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel aza cyclohexapeptide compounds of the formula ##STR1## where all substituents are defined herein, which are useful as antifungal agents and for the treatment of Pneumocystis carinii infections. Compositions containing the compounds of the invention are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Balkovec, Frances A. Bouffard, James F. Dropinski
  • Patent number: 5514650
    Abstract: Ceretain aza cyclohexapeptide compounds have been found to have superior antibiotic properties. Novel processes for their preparation are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1996
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Balkovec, Regina M. Black, Frances A. Bouffard
  • Patent number: 5514651
    Abstract: The present invention relates to aza cyclohexapeptide compounds of the formula (Seq ID Nos. 1-10) ##STR1## which may be useful as antibiotics, antifungal agents and for the treatment of Pneumocystis carinii infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1996
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Balkovec, Frances A. Bouffard, James F. Dropinski
  • Patent number: 5399552
    Abstract: Certain aminoalkyl thioethers represented by the formula ##STR1## their acid addition salts and quaternary ammonium salts are described. The compounds have useful antimicrobial properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1995
    Assignee: Merck & Co, Inc
    Inventor: Frances A. Bouffard
  • Patent number: 5378804
    Abstract: Aza cyclohexapeptide compounds are disclosed with a nitrogen attached to the cyclohexapeptide ring at the 5-carbon of the 4-hydroxyornithine component. Such compounds are represented by the formula: ##STR1## The compounds are disclosed as having antifungal, antiprotozoal and anti-Pneumocystis carinii activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1995
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Balkovec, Regina M. Black, Frances A. Bouffard