Patents by Inventor Hemaka Anthony Rajapakse

Hemaka Anthony Rajapakse 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: 8008315
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which are inhibitors of the beta-secretase enzyme and that are useful in the treatment of diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the treatment of such diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Philippe G. Nantermet, Hemaka Anthony Rajapakse, Harold G. Selnick
  • Patent number: 7829597
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of formula (I) which are inhibitors of the beta-secretase enzyme and that are useful in the treatment of diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the treatment of such diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Merck, Sharp & Dohme, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe G. Nantermet, Hemaka Anthony Rajapakse, Harold G. Selnick
  • Publication number: 20100210693
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which are inhibitors of the beta-secretase enzyme and that are useful in the treatment of diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the treatment of such diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Philippe G. Nantermet, Hemaka Anthony Rajapakse, Harold G. Selnick
  • Patent number: 7348448
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which are inhibitors of the beta-secretase enzyme and that are useful in the treatment of diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease. 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 the beta-secretase enzyme is involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe G. Nantermet, Hemaka Anthony Rajapakse, Harold G. Selnick