Patents by Inventor Gordon Simms

Gordon Simms 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: 10858358
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the treatment of familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR) through the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor type 2 (S1PR2) antagonist. Also provided herein are (Z)-2-cyano-1-(2,6-dichloropyridin-4-yl)-3-((4-isopropyl-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridin-6-yl)methyl)guanidine and analogs thereof, and their use in treating retinopathies and diseases characterized by insufficient angiogenesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Christopher McMaster, Gordon Simms
  • Publication number: 20200347058
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the treatment of familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR) through the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor type 2 (S1PR2) antagonist. Also provided herein are compounds which contain bioisosteric replacements of the urea group of JTE-013 and analogs thereof, and their use in treating retinopathies and diseases characterized by insufficient angiogenesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Applicant: DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Christopher McMaster, Gordon Simms
  • Publication number: 20200017494
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the treatment of familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR) through the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor type 2 (S1PR2) antagonist. Also provided herein are (Z)-2-cyano-1-(2,6-dichloropyridin-4-yl)-3-((4-isopropyl-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridin-6-yl)methyl)guanidine and analogs thereof, and their use in treating retinopathies and diseases characterized by insufficient angiogenesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher McMaster, Gordon Simms
  • Patent number: 10487082
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the treatment of familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR) through the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor type 2 (S1PR2) antagonist. Also provided herein are (Z)-3-((2,6-dichloropyridin-4-yl)amino)-3-(((4-isopropyl-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridin-6-yl)methyl)amino)acrylonitrile and analogs thereof, and their use in treating retinopathies and diseases characterized by insufficient angiogenesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Christopher McMaster, Gordon Simms
  • Publication number: 20190169187
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the treatment of familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR) through the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor type 2 (S1PR2) antagonist. Also provided herein are (Z)-3-((2,6-dichloropyridin-4-yl)amino)-3-(((4-isopropyl-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridin-6-yl)methyl)amino)acrylonitrile and analogs thereof, and their use in treating retinopathies and diseases characterized by insufficient angiogenesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher McMaster, Gordon Simms
  • Publication number: 20190127372
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the treatment of familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR) through the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor type 2 (S1PR2) antagonist. Also provided herein are compounds which contain bioisosteric replacements of the urea group of JTE-013 and analogs thereof, and their use in treating retinopathies and diseases characterized by insufficient angiogenesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Christopher McMaster, Gordon Simms
  • Publication number: 20180141942
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the treatment of familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR) through the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor type 2 (S1PR2) antagonist. Also provided herein are compounds which contain bioisosteric replacements of the urea group of JTE-013 and analogs thereof, and their use in treating retinopathies and diseases characterized by insufficient angiogenesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher McMaster, Gordon Simms
  • Publication number: 20030001023
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for providing a renewable source of cedar aroma in a storage area. The apparatus consists of a plurality of thin cedar curls having a predetermined shape and having a predetermined surface area. The apparatus further includes a perforated bag for containing such plurality of thin cedar curls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventor: Gordon Simms
  • Publication number: 20020121582
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for securing a mouse support pad to a predetermined member. The apparatus comprises a vertical member having a predetermined size and shape. The vertical member has a first end and a second end. There is a slot disposed within the vertical member closely adjacent the first end of the vertical member. The slot has a predetermined width. There is a securement device disposed on the first end of the vertical member for securing the vertical member to such predetermined member and a means for securing the mouse support pad to the second end of the vertical member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2002
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Inventor: Gordon Simms