Patents by Inventor Geoffrey C. Winters

Geoffrey C. Winters 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: 12152083
    Abstract: Compounds having cytotoxic and/or anti-mitotic activity are disclosed. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, are also disclosed. Also disclosed are compositions having the structure: (T)-(L)-(D), wherein (T) is a targeting moiety, (L) is an optional linker, and (D) is a compound having cytotoxic and/or anti-mitotic activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Inventors: Geoffrey C. Winters, James R. Rich, Graham Albert Edwin Garnett, Alexander Laurence Mandel, Tom Han Hsiao Hsieh, Elyse Marie Josée Bourque, Stuart Daniel Barnscher
  • Publication number: 20240376154
    Abstract: Bis-intercalating peptide compounds having Formula I, which are capable of binding DNA and exerting a cytotoxic effect on cells, such as microbial, viral or tumour cells, and conjugates comprising the compounds linked to a targeting moiety, such as an antibody. The compounds and conjugates may be used in the treatment of cancer or a microbial or viral infection, or as diagnostic agents or labelling agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: Mark Edmund Petersen, Geoffrey C. Winters, Manuel Michael Auguste Lasalle, Micheal G. Brant, Vincent K.C. Fung
  • Patent number: 11617777
    Abstract: Compounds having cytotoxic and/or anti-mitotic activity are disclosed. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, are also disclosed. Also disclosed are compositions having the structure: (T)-(L)-(D), wherein (T) is a targeting moiety, (L) is an optional linker, and (D) is a compound having cytotoxic and/or anti-mitotic activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Inventors: Geoffrey C. Winters, Alexander Laurence Mandel, James R. Rich, Bradley John Hedberg, Tom Han Hsiao Hsieh, Elyse Marie Josée Bourque, John Babcook
  • Patent number: 11591405
    Abstract: Compounds having cytotoxic and/or anti-mitotic activity are disclosed. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, are also disclosed. Also disclosed are compositions having the structure: (T)-(L)-(D), wherein (T) is a targeting moiety, (L) is an optional linker, and (D) is a compound having cytotoxic and/or anti-mitotic activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Inventors: Geoffrey C. Winters, James R. Rich, Graham Albert Edwin Garnett, Alexander Laurence Mandel, Tom Han Hsiao Hsieh, Elyse Marie Josée Bourque, Stuart Daniel Barnscher
  • Patent number: 11560422
    Abstract: Sulfonamide-containing linkage systems for release of payload compounds from an attached targeting moiety in drug conjugates. The conjugates have the formula of [(P)-(L)]m-(T), wherein (P) is a payload compound, (L) is a linker, (T) is a targeting moiety and m is an integer from 1- to 10. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising such conjugates and there use in treating cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Inventors: Geoffrey C. Winters, Alexander L. Mandel, Elyse Marie Josée Bourque, James R. Rich, Tom Han Hsiao Hsieh
  • Patent number: 10675355
    Abstract: VAR2CSA-drug conjugates having biological activity are disclosed. Methods associated with preparation and use of such conjugates, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such conjugates, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignees: VAR2 PHARMACEUTICALS APS, ZYMEWORKS INC.
    Inventors: James R. Rich, John Babcook, Ali El-Salanti, Mads Daugaard, Madeleine Dahlback, Bradley J. Hedberg, Geoffrey C. Winters, Alexander L. Mandel, Elyse Marie Josée Bourque, Tom Han Hsiao Hsieh
  • Patent number: 10450378
    Abstract: Compounds having cytotoxic and/or anti-mitotic activity are disclosed. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, are also disclosed. Also disclosed are compositions having the structure: (T)-(L)-(D), wherein (T) is a targeting moiety, (L) is an optional linker, and (D) is a compound having cytotoxic and/or anti-mitotic activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: ZYMEWORKS INC.
    Inventors: Geoffrey C. Winters, James R. Rich, Graham Albert Edwin Garnett, Alexander Laurence Mandel, Tom Han Hsiao Hsieh, Elyse Marie Josee Bourque, Stuart Daniel Barnscher
  • Patent number: 10414822
    Abstract: Compounds having cytotoxic and/or anti-mitotic activity are disclosed. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, are also disclosed. Also disclosed are compositions having the structure: (T)-(L)-(D), wherein (T) is a targeting moiety, (L) is an optional linker, and (D) is a compound having cytotoxic and/or anti-mitotic activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: ZYMEWORKS INC.
    Inventors: Geoffrey C. Winters, James R. Rich, Graham Albert Edwin Garnett, Alexander Laurence Mandel, Tom Han Hsiao Hsieh, Elyse Marie Josée Bourque, Stuart Daniel Barnscher
  • Patent number: 10201614
    Abstract: Compounds having cytotoxic and/or anti-mitotic activity are disclosed. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, are also disclosed. Also disclosed are compositions having the structure: (T)-(L)-D), wherein (T) is a targeting moiety, (L) is an optional linker, and (D) is a compound having cytotoxic and/or anti-mitotic activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: ZYMEWORKS INC.
    Inventors: Geoffrey C. Winters, Alexander Laurence Mandel, James R. Rich, Bradley John Hedberg, Tom Han Hsiao Hsieh, Elyse Marie Josée Bourque, John Babcook
  • Patent number: 9879086
    Abstract: Compounds having cytotoxic and/or anti-mitotic activity are disclosed. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, are also disclosed. Also disclosed are compositions having the structure: (T)-(L)-(D), wherein (T) is a targeting moiety, (L) is an optional linker, and (D) is a compound having cytotoxic and/or anti-mitotic activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: ZYMEWORKS INC.
    Inventors: Geoffrey C. Winters, James R. Rich, Graham Albert Edwin Garnett, Alexander Laurence Mandel, Tom Han Hsiao Hsieh, Elyse Marie Josée Bourque, Stuart Daniel Barnscher
  • Patent number: 9782382
    Abstract: This invention is directed to analogs of 5-(tetradecyloxy)-2-furancarboxylic acid (TOFA) and their use in the treatment of dermatological disorders or conditions characterized by sebaceous gland hyperactivity, such as acne and oily skin, and other dermatological disorders and conditions. This invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising analogs of TOFA and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient for dermatological or oral administration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Dermira (Canada), Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Scott Daynard, Geoffrey C. Winters, David W. C. Hunt
  • Patent number: 9522876
    Abstract: Compounds having cytotoxic and/or anti-mitotic activity are disclosed. The compounds have the following structure (I): including stereoisomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, are also disclosed. Also disclosed are compositions having the structure: (T)-(L)-(D), wherein (T) is a targeting moiety, (L) is an optional linker, and (D) is a compound having structure (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: ZYMEWORKS INC.
    Inventors: Geoffrey C. Winters, Alexander L. Mandel, Bradley J. Hedberg, John Babcook, James R. Rich, Tom Han Hsiao Hsieh, Elyse Marie Josée Bourque
  • Publication number: 20160338988
    Abstract: This invention is directed to analogs of 5-(tetradecyloxy)-2-furancarboxylic acid (TOFA) and their use in the treatment of dermatological disorders or conditions characterized by sebaceous gland hyperactivity, such as acne and oily skin, and other dermatological disorders and conditions. This invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising analogs of TOFA and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient for dermatological or oral administration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Timothy Scott Daynard, Geoffrey C. Winters, David W.C. Hunt
  • Patent number: 9434718
    Abstract: This invention is directed to analogs of 5-(tetradecyloxy)-2-furancarboxylic acid (TOFA) and their use in the treatment of dermatological disorders or conditions characterized by sebaceous gland hyperactivity, such as acne and oily skin, and other dermatological disorders and conditions. This invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising analogs of TOFA and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient for dermatological or oral administration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: DERMIRA (CANADA), INC.
    Inventors: Timothy Scott Daynard, Geoffrey C. Winters, David W. C. Hunt
  • Publication number: 20150025069
    Abstract: This invention is directed to analogs of 5-(tetradecyloxy)-2-furancarboxylic acid (TOFA) and their use in the treatment of dermatological disorders or conditions characterized by sebaceous gland hyperactivity, such as acne and oily skin, and other dermatological disorders and conditions. This invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising analogs of TOFA and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient for dermatological or oral administration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Timothy Scott Daynard, Geoffrey C. Winters, David W.C. Hunt
  • Patent number: 8884034
    Abstract: This invention is directed to analogs of 5-(tetradecyloxy)-2-furancarboxylic acid (TOFA) and their use in the treatment of dermatological disorders or conditions characterized by sebaceous gland hyperactivity, such as acne and oily skin, and other dermatological disorders and conditions. This invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising analogs of TOFA and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient for dermatological or oral administration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Dermira (Canada), Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Scott Daynard, Geoffrey C. Winters, David W. C. Hunt
  • Publication number: 20120208807
    Abstract: This invention is directed to analogs of 5-(tetradecyloxy)-2-furancarboxylic acid (TOFA) and their use in the treatment of dermatological disorders or conditions characterized by sebaceous gland hyperactivity, such as acne and oily skin, and other dermatological disorders and conditions. This invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising analogs of TOFA and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient for dermatological or oral administration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: VALOCOR THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy Scott Daynard, Geoffrey C. Winters, David W.C. Hunt
  • Patent number: 7223759
    Abstract: The invention relates to antibacterial 3,5-diaminopiperidine-substituted aromatic and heteroaromatic compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. This invention also relates to a method of using such compounds in the treatment of bacterial infections in mammals, especially humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Anadys Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Yuefen Zhou, Dionisios Vourloumis, Vlad E. Gregor, Geoffrey C. Winters, Thomas Hermann, Benjamin Ayida, Zhongxiang Sun, Douglas Murphy, Klaus B. Simonsen