Patents by Inventor Helen J. Mitchell

Helen J. Mitchell 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: 20120122900
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to piperidinone carboxamide azaindane derivatives which are antagonists of CGRP receptors and useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the CGRP is involved, such as migraine. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which CGRP is involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Ian M. Bell, Mark E. Fraley, Steven N. Gallicchio, Anthony Ginnetti, Helen J. Mitchell, Daniel V. Paone, Donnette D. Staas, Cheng Wang, C. Blair Zartman
  • Publication number: 20120122899
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to piperidinone carboxamide azaindane derivatives which are antagonists of CGRP receptors and useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the CGRP is involved, such as migraine. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which CGRP is involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Ian M. Bell, Mark E. Fraley, Steven N. Gallicchio, Anthony Ginnetti, Helen J. Mitchell, Daniel V. Paone, Donnette D. Staas, Heather E. Stevenson, Cheng Wang, C. Blair Zartman
  • Publication number: 20120095055
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses compounds of Formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or hydrates thereof, which are useful as selective glucocorticoid receptor ligands for treating a variety of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases or conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme, Corp.
    Inventors: Helen J. Mitchell, Danielle M. Hurzy, Mildred K. Kaufman
  • Publication number: 20110105440
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to hexahydrocyclopentylf]indazole carboxamides and derivatives thereof as selective glucocorticoid receptor ligands useful for treating a variety of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases or conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: William P. Dankulich, Mildred L. Kaufman, Danielle M. McMaster, Robert S. Meissner, Helen J. Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20110003797
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to hexahydrocyclopentyl[f]imidazole carboxamides and derivatives thereof as selective glucocorticoid receptor ligands useful for treating a variety of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases or conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: William P. Dankulich, Danielle M. McMaster, Robert S. Meissner, Helen J. Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20100267633
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted N-(4-oxo-3,4-dihydroquinazolin-2-yl)butanamid derivatives which modulate androgen receptors to treat conditions such as: osteoporosis, peridontal disease, bone fracture, frailty, and sarcopenia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Barbara Hanney, Yuntae Kim, Helen J. Mitchell, Jeffrey D. Musselman, James J. Perkins
  • Patent number: 7763659
    Abstract: Compounds of structural formula I are modulators of the androgen receptor (AR) in a tissue selective manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Barbara Hanney, Yuntae Kim, Michael R. Krout, Robert S. Meissner, Helen J. Mitchell, Jeffrey Musselman, James J. Perkins, Jiabing Wang
  • Patent number: 7696217
    Abstract: Compounds of structural formula I are modulators of the androgen receptor (AR) in a tissue selective manner. They are useful as agonists of the androgen receptor in bone and/or muscle tissue while antagonizing the AR in the prostate of a male patient or in the uterus of a female patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: William P. Dankulich, Mildred L. Kaufman, Robert S. Meissner, Helen J. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 7629367
    Abstract: Compounds of structural formula I are modulators of the androgen receptor (AR) in a tissue selective manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara Hanney, Yuntae Kim, Michael R. Krout, Robert S. Meissner, Helen J. Mitchell, Jeffrey Musselman, James J. Perkins, Jiabing Wang
  • Publication number: 20090275515
    Abstract: Compounds of structural formula (I) are modulators of the androgen receptor (AR) in a tissue selective manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventors: Yuntae Kim, Robert S. Meissner, Helen J. Mitchell, James J. Perkins, Michael A. Rossi, Jiabing Wang
  • Patent number: 7605152
    Abstract: Compounds of structural formula I as herein defined are disclosed as useful in a method for modulating the androgen receptor in a tissue selective manner in a patient in need of such modulation, as well as in a method of activating the function of the androgen receptor in a patient, and in particular the method wherein the function of the androgen receptor is blocked in the prostate of a male patient or in the uterus of a female patient and activated in bone and/or muscle tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: William P. Dankulich, Robert S. Meissner, Helen J. Mitchell, James J. Perkins
  • Patent number: 7482357
    Abstract: Compounds of structural formula I are modulators of the androgen receptor (AR) in a tissue selective manner. These compounds are useful in the enhancement of weakened muscle tone and the treatment of conditions caused by androgen deficiency or which can be ameliorated by androgen administration, including osteoporosis, osteopenia, glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis, periodontal disease, bone fracture, bone damage following bone reconstructive surgery, sarcopenia, frailty, aging skin, male hypogonadism, postmenopausal symptoms in women, atherosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, obesity, aplastic anemia and other hematopoietic disorders, inflammatory arthritis and joint repair, HIV-wasting, prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), cancer cachexia, Alzheimer's disease, muscular dystrophies, cognitive decline, sexual dysfunction, sleep apnea, depression, premature ovarian failure, and autoimmune disease, alone or in combination with other active agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: William P. Dankulich, Mildred L. Kaufman, Robert S. Meissner, Helen J. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 7446110
    Abstract: Compounds of structural formula I are modulators of the androgen receptor (AR) in a tissue selective manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Mildred L. Kaufman, Robert S. Meissner, Helen J. Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20080139630
    Abstract: Compounds of structural formula I are modulators of the androgen receptor (AR) in a tissue selective manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2005
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Barbara Hanney, Yuntae Kim, Michael R. Krout, Robert S. Meissner, Helen J. Mitchell, Jeffrey Musselman, James J. Perkins, Jiabing Wang
  • Patent number: 7329750
    Abstract: Compounds of structural formula I are modulators of the androgen receptor (AR) in a tissue selective manner. They are useful as agonists of the androgen receptor in bone and/or muscle tissue while antagonizing the AR in the prostate of a male patient or in the uterus of a female patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: William P. Danulich, Robert S. Meissner, Helen J. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 7312229
    Abstract: Compounds of structural formula (I) are modulators of the androgen receptor (AR) in a tissue selective manner. They are useful as agonists of the androgen receptor in bone and/or muscle tissue while antagonizing the AR in the prostate of a male patient or in the uterus of a female patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: William P. Dankulich, Helen J. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 7268153
    Abstract: Compounds of structural formula I are modulators of the androgen receptor (AR) in a tissue selective manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara Hanney, Yuntae Kim, Michael R. Krout, Robert S. Meissner, Helen J. Mitchell, Jeffrey Musselman, James J. Perkins, Jiabing Wang
  • Patent number: 7217720
    Abstract: Compounds of structural formula I are modulators of the androgen receptor (AR) in a tissue selective manner. They are useful as agonists of the androgen receptor in bone and/or muscle tissue while antagonizing the AR in the prostate of a male patient or in the uterus of a female patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Meissner, Helen J. Mitchell