Patents by Inventor Hans-Ludwig Schäfer

Hans-Ludwig Schäfer 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).

  • Publication number: 20080015238
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for the treatment of metabolic diseases such as disorders of fatty acid metabolism and glucose utilization as well as disorders in which insulin resistance is involved, in a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Christian STAPPER, Stefanie KEIL, Heiner GLOMBIK, Eugen FALK, Jochen GOERLITZER, Dirk GRETZKE, Hans-Ludwig SCHAEFER, Wolfgang WENDLER
  • Publication number: 20070254908
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compounds and compositions for the treatment of metabolic diseases and specifically, the present invention relates to compounds that therapeutically modulation and control lipid and/or carbohydrate metabolism and are thus suitable for the prevention and/or treatment of diseases such as type 2 diabetes, atherosclerosis, and the diverse manifestations thereof. The present invention relates to 7-azaindoles, their physiologically acceptable salts and functional derivatives thereof that exhibit a high degree of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPAR) agonist activity. Compounds of the present invention are described by formula I: in which the R-groups are herein defined, together with their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, therapeutic methods for their use and processes for their preparation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Stefanie KEIL, Maike GLIEN, Hans-Ludwig SCHAEFER, Wolfgang WENDLER, Patrick BERNARDELLI, Corinne TERRIER, Baptiste RONAN
  • Publication number: 20070197498
    Abstract: Novel diphenylazetidinone, process for its preparation, medicaments comprising this compound and their use The invention relates to the compound of the formula 1 and to its physiologically acceptable salts. The compound is suitable, for example, as a hypolipidemic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Gerhard JAEHNE, Wendelin Frick, Andreas Lindenschmidt, Stefanie Flohr, Hubert Heuer, Hans-Ludwig Schaefer, Werner Kramer, Eric Galia, Heiner Glombik
  • Publication number: 20070197605
    Abstract: The present invention comprises compounds and compositions for the treatment of metabolic disorders and more particularly, those insulin-related metabolic disorders of the blood such as hyperlipidemia, diabetes, insulin-resistence and the like comprising acetic acid derivatives with arylcycloalkyl-substituted alkanoic acid derivatives and their salts. Known as peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPAR) agonists/antagonists, the invention relates to compounds of the formula I wherein the various substituent R-groups are more specifically defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Heiner Glombik, Christian Stapper, Eugen Falk, Stefanie Keil, Hans-Ludwig Schaefer, Wolfgang Wendler, Stephanie Knieps
  • Publication number: 20070197613
    Abstract: The present invention comprises compounds and compositions for the treatment of metabolic disorders and more particularly, those insulin-related metabolic disorders of the blood such as hyperlipidemia, diabetes, insulin-resistence and the like comprising acetic acid derivatives with cyclohexylmethoxy substituents and their salts. Known as peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPAR) agonists/antagonists, the invention relates to compounds of formula I wherein the various substituent R-groups are more specifically defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Heiner Glombik, Christian Stapper, Eugen Falk, Stefanie Keil, Hans-Ludwig Schaefer, Wolfgang Wendler, Stephanie Knieps
  • Publication number: 20070197612
    Abstract: The present invention comprises compounds and compositions for the treatment of metabolic disorders and more particularly, those insulin-related metabolic disorders of the blood such as hyperlipidemia, diabetes, insulin-resistence and the like comprising acetic acid derivatives with cyclohexylmethoxy substituents and their salts. Known as peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPAR) agonists/antagonists, the invention relates to compounds of the formula I wherein the various substituent R-groups are more specifically defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Heiner Glombik, Christian Stapper, Eugen Falk, Stefanie Keil, Hans-Ludwig Schaefer, Wolfgang Wendler, Stephanie Knieps
  • Patent number: 7259177
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel compounds of formula I below: in which the radicals are as defined, their physiologically acceptable salts, processes for their preparation, as well as methods of treating and/or preventing disorders of disorders of fatty acid metabolism and glucose utilization disorders, and also of disorders in which insulin resistance is involved, in a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Christian Stapper, Stefanie Keil, Heiner Glombik, Eugen Falk, Jochen Goerlitzer, Dirk Gretzke, Hans-Ludwig Schaefer, Wolfgang Wendler
  • Publication number: 20070123506
    Abstract: One embodiment of the invention relates to compounds of the formula I: in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 have the meanings given in the specification. Other embodiments of the invention relate to physiologically acceptable salts of the compounds of formula I, to processes for their preparation and to medicaments comprising these compounds. The compounds of the invention are suitable for use, for example, as hypolipidemics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Gerhard Jaehne, Wendelin Frick, Stefanie Flohr, Andreas Lindenschmidt, Heiner Glombik, Werner Kramer, Hubert Heuer, Hans-Ludwig Schaefer
  • Patent number: 7220876
    Abstract: Arylcycloalkyl derivatives having branched side chains, processes for their preparation and their use as pharmaceuticals The invention relates to arylcycloalkyl derivatives having branched side chains and to their physiologically acceptable salts and physiologically functional derivatives. What is described are compounds of the formula I, in which the radicals are as defined, and their physiologically acceptable salts and processes for their preparations. The compounds are suitable for the treatment and/or prevention of disorders of fatty acid metabolism and glucose utilization disorders as well as of disorders in which insulin resistence is involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Christian Stapper, Heiner Glombik, Eugen Falk, Jochen Goerlitzer, Dirk Gretzke, Stefanie Keil, Hans-Ludwig Schaefer, Wolfgang Wendler
  • Patent number: 7205290
    Abstract: The invention relates to the compound of the formula 1 and to its physiologically acceptable salts. The compound is suitable, for example, as a hypolipidemic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Gerhard Jaehne, Wendelin Frick, Andreas Lindenschmidt, Stefanie Flohr, Hubert Heuer, Hans-Ludwig Schaefer, Werner Kramer, Eric Galia, Heiner Glombik
  • Publication number: 20070043017
    Abstract: One embodiment of the invention relates to compounds of the formula I, in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 have the meanings given in the specification. Other embodiments of the invention relate to physiologically acceptable salts of compounds of formula I, to processes for their preparation and to medicaments comprising these compounds. The compounds of the invention are suitable for use, for example, as hypolipidemics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Gerhard Jaehne, Wendelin Frick, Stefanie Flohr, Andreas Lindenschmidt, Heiner Glombik, Werner Kramer, Hubert Heuer, Hans-Ludwig Schaefer
  • Patent number: 7179792
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a 1,4-benzothiepine 1,1-dioxide compound of formula I in which the radicals have the meanings defined herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or physiologically functional derivative thereof, with at least one other active ingredient, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or physiologically functional derivative thereof. The invention is also directed to the use of the combination product, pharmaceutical composition comprising the combination product and method for preparing the pharmaceutical composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deulschland GmbH
    Inventors: Heiner Glombik, Wendelin Frick, Hans-Ludwig Schaefer, Werner Kramer
  • Publication number: 20070037787
    Abstract: One embodiment of the invention relates to compounds of the formula I, in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 have the meanings given in the specification. Other embodiments of the invention relate to physiologically acceptable salts of compounds of formula I, to processes for their preparation and to medicaments comprising these compounds. The compounds of the invention are suitable for use, for example, as hypolipidemics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Inventors: Gerhard Jaehne, Wendelin Frick, Stefanie Flohr, Andreas Lindenschmidt, Heiner Glombik, Werner Kramer, Hubert Heuer, Hans-Ludwig Schaefer
  • Patent number: 7176193
    Abstract: One embodiment of the invention relates to compounds of the formula I: in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 have the meanings given in the specification. Other embodiments of the invention relate to physiologically acceptable salts of the compounds of formula 1, to processes for their preparation and to medicaments comprising these compounds. The compounds of the invention are suitable for use, for example, as hypolipidemics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Gerhard Jaehne, Wendelin Frick, Stefanie Flohr, Andreas Lindenschmidt, Heiner Glombik, Werner Kramer, Hubert Heuer, Hans-Ludwig Schaefer
  • Patent number: 7176194
    Abstract: One embodiment of the invention relates to compounds of the formula I, in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 have the meanings given in the specification. Other embodiments of the invention relate to physiologically acceptable salts of compounds of formula I, to processes for their preparation and to medicaments comprising these compounds. The compounds of the invention are suitable for use, for example, as hypolipidemics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Gerhard Jaehne, Wendelin Frick, Stefanie Flohr, Andreas Lindenschmidt, Heiner Glombik, Werner Kramer, Hubert Heuer, Hans-Ludwig Schaefer
  • Patent number: 7173151
    Abstract: The invention relates to arylcycloalkyl-substituted derivatives and to their physiologically acceptable salts and physiologically functional derivatives. What is described are compounds of the formula I, in which the radicals are as defined, and their physiologically acceptable salts and processes for their preparation. The compounds are suitable for the treatment and/or prevention of disorders of fatty acid metabolism and glucose utilization disorders as well as of disorders in which insulin resistence is involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Sanofi-AventisDeutschand GmbH
    Inventors: Christian Stapper, Heiner Glombik, Eugen Falk, Dirk Gretzke, Jochen Goerlitzer, Stefanie Keil, Hans-Ludwig Schaefer, Wolfgang Wendler
  • Patent number: 7160911
    Abstract: Diarylcycloalkyl derivatives, process for their preparation and their use as pharmaceuticals The invention relates to diarylcycloalkyl derivatives and to their physiologically acceptable salts, racemates and physiologically functional derivatives. What is described are compounds of the formula I, in which the radicals are as defined, and their physiologically acceptable salts and processes for their preparation. The compounds are suitable for the treatment and/or prevention of disorders of fatty acid metabolism and glucose utilization disorders as well as of disorders in which insulin resistence is involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Jochen Goerlitzer, Heiner Glombik, Eugen Falk, Dirk Gretzke, Stefanie Keil, Hans-Ludwig Schaefer, Christian Stapper, Wolfgang Wendler
  • Patent number: 7148246
    Abstract: Cycloalkyl derivatives having bioisosteric carboxylic acid groups, processes for their preparation and their use as pharmaceuticals The invention relates to cycloalkyl derivatives having bioisosteric carboxylic acid groups and to their physiologically acceptable salts and physiologically functional derivatives. What is described are compounds of the formula I, in which the radicals are as defined, and their physiologically acceptable salts and processes for their preparations. The compounds are suitable for the treatment and/or prevention of disorders of fatty acid metabolism and glucose utilization disorders as well as of disorders in which insulin resistence is involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Dirk Gretzke, Heiner Glombik, Eugen Falk, Jochen Goerlitzer, Stefanie Keil, Hans-Ludwig Schaefer, Christian Stapper, Wolfgang Wendler
  • Publication number: 20060270613
    Abstract: One embodiment of the invention relates to compounds of the formula I, in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 have the meanings given in the specification. Other embodiments of the invention relate to physiologically acceptable salts of compounds of formula I, to processes for their preparation and to medicaments comprising these compounds. The compounds of the invention are suitable for use, for example, as hypolipidemics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventors: Gerhard Jaehne, Wendelin Frick, Stefanie Flohr, Andreas Lindenschmidt, Heiner Glombik, Werner Kramer, Hubert Heuer, Hans-Ludwig Schaefer
  • Patent number: 6992067
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula I, in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 have the meanings given in the description, and their physiologically acceptable salts. The compounds are suitable for use, for example, as hypolipidemics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Aventis Pharma Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Heiner Glombik, Werner Krame, Stefanie Flohr, Wendelin Frick, Hubert Heuer, Gerhard Jaehne, Andreas Lindenschmidt, Hans-Ludwig Schäfer