Patents by Inventor Gregory D. Hawkins

Gregory D. Hawkins 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: 7897611
    Abstract: Patients susceptible to or suffering from disorders, such as central nervous system disorders, which are characterized by an alteration in normal neurotransmitter release, such as dopamine release (e.g., Parkinsonism, Parkinson's Disease, Tourette's Syndrome, attention deficient disorder, or schizophrenia), are treated by administering a compound of Formulas 1 or 2, as described herein. The compounds of Formulas 1 and 2 are also useful for treating pain, and treating drug addiction, nicotine addiction, and/or obesity. The compounds can exist as individual stereoisomers, racemic mixtures, diastereomers and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Targacept, Inc.
    Inventors: Balwinder Singh Bhatti, Scott R. Breining, Gregory D. Hawkins, Anatoly Mazurov, Lan Miao, Craig Harrison Miller, Teresa Y. Phillips
  • Publication number: 20100179183
    Abstract: Patients susceptible to or suffering from disorders, such as central nervous system disorders, which are characterized by an alteration in normal neurotransmitter release, such as dopamine release (e.g., Parkinsonism, Parkinson's Disease, Tourette's Syndrome, attention deficient disorder, or schizophrenia), are treated by administering a compound of Formulas 1 or 2, as described herein. The compounds of Formulas 1 and 2 are also useful for treating pain, and treating drug addiction, nicotine addiction, and/or obesity. The compounds can exist as individual stereoisomers, racemic mixtures, diastereomers and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: Targacept, Inc.
    Inventors: Balwinder S. Bhatti, Gregory D. Hawkins
  • Publication number: 20100152228
    Abstract: Patients susceptible to or suffering from disorders, such as central nervous system disorders, which are characterized by an alteration in normal neurotransmitter release, such as dopamine release (e.g., Parkinsonism, Parkinson's Disease, Tourette's Syndrome, attention deficient disorder, or schizophrenia), are treated by administering a compound of Formulas 1 or 2, as described herein. The compounds of Formulas 1 and 2 are also useful for treating pain, and treating drug addiction, nicotine addiction, and/or obesity. The compounds can exist as individual stereoisomers, racemic mixtures, diastereomers and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: Targacept, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Breining, Balwinder S. Bhatti, Gregory D. Hawkins, Lan Miao, Anatoly Mazurov, Teresa Y. Phillips, Craig H. Miller
  • Publication number: 20080242693
    Abstract: Patients susceptible to or suffering from disorders, such as central nervous system disorders, which are characterized by an alteration in normal neurotransmitter release, such as dopamine release (e.g., Parkinsonism, Parkinson's Disease, Tourette's Syndrome, attention deficient disorder, or schizophrenia), are treated by administering a compound of Formulas 1 or 2, as described herein. The compounds of Formulas 1 and 2 are also useful for treating pain, and treating drug addiction, nicotine addiction, and/or obesity. The compounds can exist as individual stereoisomers, racemic mixtures, diastereomers and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: Targacept, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Breining, Balwinder S. Bhatti, Gregory D. Hawkins, Lan Miao, Anatoly Mazurov, Craig H. Miller
  • Patent number: 7402592
    Abstract: Patients susceptible to or suffering from disorders, such as central nervous system disorders, which are characterized by an alteration in normal neurotransmitter release, such as dopamine release (e.g., Parkinsonism, Parkinson's Disease, Tourette's Syndrome, attention deficient disorder, or schizophrenia), are treated by administering a compound of Formulas 1 or 2, as described herein. The compounds of Formulas 1 and 2 are also useful for treating pain, and treating drug addiction, nicotine addiction, and/or obesity. The compounds can exist as individual stereoisomers, racemic mixtures, diastereomers and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Targacept, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Breining, Balwinder S. Bhatti, Gregory D. Hawkins, Lan Miao, Anatoly Mazurov, Teresa Y. Phillips, Craig H. Miller
  • Patent number: 7214686
    Abstract: Patients susceptible to or suffering from disorders, such as central nervous system disorders, which are characterized by an alteration in normal neurotransmitter release, such as dopamine release (e.g., Parkinsonism, Parkinson's Disease, Tourette's Syndrome, attention deficient disorder, or schizophrenia), are treated by administering a 1-aza-2-(3-pyridyl)bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, a 1-aza-2-(3-pyridyl)bicyclo[2.2.2]octane, a 1-aza-2-(3-pyridyl)bicyclo[3.2.1]octane, a 1-aza-2-(3-pyridyl)bicyclo[3.2.2]nonane, a 1-aza-7-(3-pyridyl) bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, a 1-aza-3-(3-pyridyl)bicyclo[3.2.2]nonane, or a 1-aza-7-(3-pyridyl)bicyclo[3.2.2]nonane. The compounds can exist as individual stereoisomers, racemic mixtures, diastereomers and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Targacept, Inc.
    Inventors: Merouane Bencherif, Craig Harrison Miller, Gregory D. Hawkins, Balwinder S. Bhatti
  • Publication number: 20040220214
    Abstract: Patients susceptible to or suffering from disorders, such as central nervous system disorders, which are characterized by an alteration in normal neurotransmitter release, such as dopamine release (e.g., Parkinsonism, Parkinson's Disease, Tourette's Syndrome, attention deficient disorder, or schizophrenia), are treated by administering a 1-aza-2-(3-pyridyl)bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, a 1-aza-2-(3-pyridyl)bicyclo[2.2.2]octane, a 1-aza-2-(3-pyridyl)bicyclo[3.2.1]octane, a 1-aza-2-(3-pyridyl)bicyclo[3.2.2]nonane, a 1-aza-7-(3-pyridyl) bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, a 1-aza-3-(3-pyridyl)bicyclo[3.2.2]nonane, or a 1-aza-7-(3-pyridyl)bicyclo[3.2.2]nonane. The compounds can exist as individual stereoisomers, racemic mixtures, diastereomers and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: Targacept, Inc.
    Inventors: Merouane Bencherif, Craig Harrison Miller, Gregory D. Hawkins, Balwinder S. Bhatti