Patents by Inventor Harry Finch

Harry Finch 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: 20130289026
    Abstract: Isoxazoles of formula (A) or (B) are inhibitors of HSP90 activity, and useful for treatment of, for example cancers: wherein R1, is a group of formula (IA): —Ar1-(Alk1)p-(Z)r-(Alk2)s-Q, wherein in any compatible combination Ar1 is an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl radical, Alk1 and Alk2 are optionally substituted divalent C1-C6 alkylene or C2-C6 alkenylene radicals, p, r and s are independently 0 or 1, Z is -0-, —S—, —(C?O)—, —(C?S)—, —SO.sub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Martin James Drysdale, Brian William Dymock, Harry Finch, Paul Webb, Edward McDonald, Karen Elizabeth James, Kwai Ming Cheung, Thomas Peter Matthews
  • Patent number: 8557797
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are inhibitors of p38 MAP kinase, useful as anti-inflammatory agents in the treatment of inter alia, diseases of the respiratory tract wherein; R1 is C1-C6 alkyl, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, phenyl which is optionally substituted, 5- or 6 membered monocyclic heteroaryl which is optionally substituted, or a radical of formula (II) wherein n is 1 or 2, and R3 and R4 are independently H or C1-C6 alkyl, or R3 and R4 taken together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form a 6-membered heterocyclic ring optionally containing a further heteroatom selected from N and O; Y is —O— or —S(O)p— wherein p is 0, 1 or 2; A is an optionally substituted divalent arylene radical, or a mono- or bicyclic heteroarylene radical, or a C3-C6 divalent cycloalkylene radical having 5 or 6 ring atoms, or a piperidinylene radical wherein the ring nitrogen is linked to R2NHC(?O)W—; W is a bond, —NH— or —C(RA)(RB), wherein RA and RB are independently H, methyl, ethyl, amino, hydroxyl or halo; and R2 is a radical as d
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
    Inventors: Harry Finch, John Montana, Monique Bodil Van Niel, Chi-Kit Woo, Jamie Knight, Bohdan Waszkowycz
  • Patent number: 8507480
    Abstract: Isoxazoles of formula (A) or (B) are inhibitors of HSP90 activity, and useful for treatment of, for example cancers: wherein R1, is a group of formula (IA): —Ar1-(Alk1)p-(Z)r-(Alk2)s-Q, wherein in any compatible combination Ar1 is an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl radical, Alk1 and Alk2 are optionally substituted divalent C1-C6 alkylene or C2-C6 alkenylene radicals, p, r and s are independently 0 or 1, Z is -0-, —S—, —(C?O)—, —(C?S)—, —SO.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignees: Vernalis (R&D) Limited, Cancer Research Technology Limited, The Institute of Cancer Research
    Inventors: Martin James Drysdale, Brian William Dymock, Harry Finch, Paul Webb, Edward McDonald, Karen Elizabeth James, Kwai Ming Cheung, Thomas Peter Matthews
  • Publication number: 20130150380
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are inhibitors of neutrophil elastase, wherein A is C—R1 or N; —X1-X2— is CR15?N— or —NR19—CO—; and R1-R6, R15, R15 and R19 are as defined in the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: CHIESI FARMACEUTICI S.p.A.
    Inventors: Christine Edwards, Janusz Kulagowski, Harry Finch
  • Patent number: 8455505
    Abstract: The compound of formula (I) is an inhibitor of human neutrophil elastase, useful for inhalation treatment of pulmonary inflammation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
    Inventors: Christine Edwards, Janus Kulagowski, Harry Finch
  • Patent number: 8450310
    Abstract: Isoxazoles of formula (A) or (B) wherein R1 is a group of formula (IB) The isoxazoles are inhibitors of HSP90 activity, and useful for the treatment of, for example, cancers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignees: Vernalis (R&D) Limited, Cancer Research Technology Ltd., The Institute of Cancer Research
    Inventors: Martin James Drysdale, Brian William Dymock, Harry Finch, Paul Webb, Edward McDonald, Karen Elizabeth James, Kwai Ming Cheung, Thomas Peter Matthews
  • Publication number: 20130123278
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are inhibitors of neutrophil elastase, wherein A is C—R1 or N; -X1-X2- is CR15?N— or —NR19—CO—; and R1-R6, R15 and R16 are as defined in the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: CHIESI FARMACEUTICI S.p.A.
    Inventors: Christine Edwards, Janusz Kulagowski, Harry Finch
  • Patent number: 8431553
    Abstract: There is provided the use of a methylxanthine derivative such as theophylline and a steroid in a synergistic combination for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, wherein the combination is administered by the inhaled route for pulmonary delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Pulmagen Therapeutics (Synergy) Limited
    Inventors: Justian Craig Fox, Mary Frances Fitzgerald, Harry Finch
  • Patent number: 8426393
    Abstract: There is provided the use of a methylxanthine derivative such as theophylline and a steroid in a synergistic combination for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, wherein the combination is administered by the inhaled route for pulmonary delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Pulmagen Therapeutics (Synergy) Limited
    Inventors: Justian Craig Fox, Mary Frances Fitzgerald, Harry Finch
  • Patent number: 8394830
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are CRTH2 ligands, useful in the treatment of, for example, asthma and COPD wherein: R1 is halogen or cyano; R2 is hydrogen or methyl; R3 and R4 are independently —OR6, C1-C6alkyl or C3-C6cycloalkyl, the latter two groups being optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms; R5 is hydrogen or halogen; R6 is C1C6alkyl or C3-C6cycloalkyl, either of which being optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms; X is —CH2—, —S—, or —O—; one of Y and Y1 is hydrogen and the other is OR6, —C(?O)R7, NR8SO2R6 or a heterocyclic group selected from those referred to in the specification; and R6, R7 and R8 are as defined in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Pulmagen Therapeutics (Asthma) Limited
    Inventors: John Gary Montana, Harry Finch, George Hynd, Michael Colin Cramp, Rosa Arienzo, Neville McLean
  • Patent number: 8394836
    Abstract: Compound of formula (I) are ligands of the CRTH2 receptor, useful inter alia for treatment of inflammatory conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Pulmagen Therapeutics (Asthma) Limited
    Inventors: George Hynd, John Gary Montana, Harry Finch, Rosa Arienzo, Barbara Avitabile-Woo, Mathias Domostoj
  • Patent number: 8362064
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are agonists of PPAR?, useful for the treatment of respiratory disease; formula (I): wherein R1, R2 or R3 each independently represents halo, cyano, nitro, amino, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, carboxylic acid or an ester or amide thereof; R4 represents hydrogen or alkyl; m, n or p independently represents 0, 1, 2 or 3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Pulmagen Theraputics (Inflammation) Limited
    Inventors: Vidya Ramdas, Harry Finch, Craig Fox
  • Publication number: 20120277275
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are useful in the treatment of diseases where enhanced M3 receptor activation is implicated, such as respiratory tract diseases:
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: PULMAGEN THERAPEUTICS (SYNERGY) LIMITED
    Inventors: Nicholas Charles Ray, Richard James Bull, Harry Finch, Marco van den Heuvel, Jose Antonio Bravo
  • Publication number: 20120264787
    Abstract: There is provided a pharmaceutical composition that is adapted for pulmonary administration by inhalation, which composition comprises a glitazone, such as pioglitazone or rosiglitazone, and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers and/or excipients, and wherein the glitazone content of the composition consists of at least 95% by weight of the 5R enantiomer and less than 5% by weight of the 5S enantiomer. There is also provided a use and kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: Pulmagen Therapeutics (Inflammation) Limited
    Inventors: Harry FINCH, Craig FOX, Mohammed SAJAD, Monique Bodil VAN NIEL, Andrew FORREST
  • Publication number: 20120252797
    Abstract: Isoxazoles of formula (A) or (B) wherein R1 is a group of formula (IB) The isoxazoles are inhibitors of HSP90 activity, and useful for the treatment of, for example, cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicants: Vernalis (Cambridge) Limited, The Institute of Cancer Research, Cancer Research Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Martin James Drysdale, Brian William Dymock, Harry Finch, Paul Webb, Edward McDonald, Karen Elizabeth James, Kwai Ming Cheung, Thomas Peter Matthews
  • Publication number: 20120202826
    Abstract: The subject invention provides compounds of formula (I): Including monomers and multimers thereof that are inhibitors of human neutrophil elastase (HNE) activity and are useful in the treatment of diseases or conditions in which HNE plays a part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventors: Nicholas Charles RAY, Harry Finch, Christine Edwards, Elizabeth O'Connor
  • Patent number: 8236786
    Abstract: There is provided a pharmaceutical composition that is adapted for pulmonary administration by inhalation, which composition comprises a glitazone, such as pioglitazone or rosiglitazone, and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers and/or excipients, and wherein the glitazone content of the composition consists of at least 95% by weight of the 5R enantiomer and less than 5% by weight of the 5S enantiomer. There is also provided a use and kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Pulmagen Therapeutics (Inflammation) Limited
    Inventors: Harry Finch, Craig Fox, Mohammed Sajad, Monique Bodil Van Niel, Andrew Forrest
  • Publication number: 20120184579
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are CRTH2 ligands, useful in the treatment of, for example, asthma and COPD wherein: R1 is halogen or cyano; R2 is hydrogen or methyl; R3 and R4 are independently —OR6, C1-C6alkyl or C3-C6cycloalkyl, the latter two groups being optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms; R5 is hydrogen or halogen; R6 is C1C6alkyl or C3-C6cycloalkyl, either of which being optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms; X is —CH2—, —S—, or —O—; one of Y and Y1 is hydrogen and the other is OR6, —C(?O)R7, NR8SO2R6 or a heterocyclic group selected from those referred to in the specification; and R6, R7 and R8 are as defined in the specification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventors: John Gary Montana, Harry Finch, George Hynd, Michael Colin Cramp, Rosa Arienzo, Neville McLean
  • Patent number: 8198288
    Abstract: The subject invention provides compounds of formula (1): including monomers and multimers thereof that are inhibitors of human neutrophil elastase (HNE) activity and are useful in the treatment of diseases or conditions in which HNE plays a part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Pulmagen Therapeutics (Inflammation) Limited
    Inventors: Nicholas Charles Ray, Harry Finch, Christine Edwards, Elizabeth O'Connor
  • Patent number: 8173812
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are CRTH2 ligands, useful in the treatment of, for example, asthma and COPD wherein: R1 is halogen or cyano; R2 is hydrogen or methyl; R3 and R4 are independently —OR6, C1-C6alkyl or C3-C6cycloalkyl, the latter two groups being optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms; R5 is hydrogen or halogen; R6 is C1-C6 alkyl or C3-C6 cycloalkyl, either of which being optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms; X is —CH2—, —S—, or —O—; one of Y and Y1 is hydrogen and the other is OR6, —C(?O)R7, NR8SO2R6 or a heterocyclic group selected from those referred to in the specification; and R6, R7 and R8 are as defined in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Pulmagen Therapeutics (Asthma) Limited
    Inventors: John Gary Montana, Harry Finch, George Hynd, Michael Colin Cramp, Rosa Arienzo, Neville McLean