Patents by Inventor Ian Collins

Ian Collins 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: 20130072520
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) have antibacterial activity: wherein R represents hydrogen or 1, 2 or 3 optional substituents; W is ?C(R1)— or ?N—; R1 is hydrogen or an optional substituent and R2 is hydrogen, methyl, or fluorine; or R1 and R2 taken together are —CH2—, —CH2CH2—, —O—, or, in either orientation, —O—CH2— or —OCH2CH2—; R3 is a radical of formula -(Alk1)m-(Z)p-(Alk2)n-Q wherein m, p and n are independently 0 or 1, provided that at least one of m, p and n is 1, Z is —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O2)—, —NH—, —N(CH3)—, —N(CH2CH3)—, —C(?O)—, —O—(C?O)—, —C(?O)—O—, or an optionally substituted divalent monocyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic radical having 3 to 6 ring atoms; or an optionally substituted divalent bicyclic heterocyclic radical having 5 to 10 ring atoms; Alk1 and Alk2 are optionally substituted C1-C6 alkylene, C2-C6 alkenylene, or C2-C6 alkynylene radicals, which may optionally terminate with or be interrupted by —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O2)—, —NH—, —N(CH3)—, or —N(CH2CH3)—; and Q is hydrogen, halogen, nit
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: Biota Scientific Management Pty Ltd
    Inventors: David BROWN, Ian COLLINS, Lloyd CZAPLEWSKI, David HAYDON
  • Patent number: 8367658
    Abstract: The present invention pertains generally to the field of therapeutic compounds, and more specifically to certain biarylamine compounds (referred to herein as BAA compounds), and especially certain pyrazin-2-yl-pyridin-2-yl-amine and pyrazine-2-yl-pyrimidin-4-yl-amine compounds, which, inter alia, inhibit Checkpoint Kinase 1 (CHK1) kinase function. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit CHK1 kinase function, and in the treatment of diseases and conditions that are mediated by CHK1, that are ameliorated by the inhibition of CHK1 kinase function, etc., including proliferative conditions such as cancer, etc., optionally in combination with another agent, for example, (a) a DNA topoisomerase I or II inhibitor; (b) a DNA damaging agent; (c) an antimetabolite or TS inhibitor; (d) a microtubule targeted agent; and (e) ionising radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Cancer Research Technology Limited
    Inventors: Ian Collins, John Charles Reader, Thomas Peter Matthews, Kwai Ming Cheung, Nicolas Proisy, David Hugh Williams, Sukhbinder Singh Klair, Jane Elizabeth Scanlon, Nelly Piton, Glynn Jonathan Addison, Michael Cherry
  • Publication number: 20130005702
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the formula (I) having protein kinase B inhibiting activity: Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, methods for preparing the compounds and their use as anticancer agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicants: Astex Therapeutics Limited, Cancer Research Technology Limited, The Institute of Cancer Research: Royal Cancer Hospital
    Inventors: Valerio BERDINI, Gordon Saxty, Marinus Leendert Verdonk, Steven John Woodhead, Paul Graham Wyatt, Robert George Boyle, Hanna Fiona Sore, David Winter Walker, Ian Collins, Robert Downham, Robin Arthur Ellis Carr
  • Patent number: 8343953
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the formula (I) having ROCK kinase and/or protein kinase p70S6K inhibiting activity: wherein A is a saturated hydrocarbon linker group containing from 1 to 7 carbon atoms, the linker group having a maximum chain length of 5 atoms extending between R1 and NR2R3 and a maximum chain length of 4 atoms extending between E and NR2R3, wherein one of the carbon atoms in the linker group may optionally be replaced by an oxygen or nitrogen atom; and wherein the carbon atoms of the linker group A may optionally bear one or more substituents selected from oxo, fluorine and hydroxy, provided that the hydroxy group when present is not located at a carbon atom ? with respect to the NR2R3 group and provided that the oxo group when present is located at a carbon atom ? with respect to the NR2R3 group; E is a monocyclic or bicyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic group; R1 is an aryl or heteroaryl group; and R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignees: Astex Therapeutics Limited, The Institute of Cancer Research: Royal Cancer Hospital, Cancer Research Technology Limited
    Inventors: Thomas Glanmor Davies, Robert George Boyle, Ian Collins, Michelle Dawn Garrett
  • Patent number: 8324226
    Abstract: The present invention pertains generally to the field of therapeutic compounds, and more specifically to certain oxy phenyl aryl compounds (referred to herein as OPA compounds), as described herein, which, inter alia, inhibit Checkpoint Kinase 2 (CHK2) kinase function. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit CHK2 kinase function, and in the treatment of diseases and conditions that are mediated by CHK2, that are ameliorated by the inhibition of CHK2 kinase function, etc., including proliferative conditions such as cancer, etc., optionally in combination with another agent, for example, (a) a DNA topoisomerase I or II inhibitor; (b) a DNA damaging agent; (c) an antimetabolite or TS inhibitor; (d) a microtubule targeted agent; and (e) ionising radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Cancer Research Technology Limited
    Inventors: Ian Collins, John Jamieson Caldwell, Antony William Oliver, Tony Michael Raynham, Emma Jane Welsh, Cornelius Albertus Johannes Matijssen
  • Patent number: 8247576
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the formula: (I) having protein kinase B inhibiting activity: wherein A is a saturated hydrocarbon linker group containing from 1 to 7 carbon atoms, the linker group having a maximum chain length of 5 atoms extending between R1 and NR2R3 and a maximum chain length of 4 atoms extending between E and NR2R3, wherein one of the carbon atoms in the linker group may optionally be replaced by an oxygen or nitrogen atom; and wherein the carbon atoms of the linker group A may optionally bear one or more substituents selected from oxo, fluorine and hydroxy, provided that the hydroxy group when present is not located at a carbon atom a with respect to the NR2R3 group and provided that the oxo group when present is located at a carbon atom a with respect to the NR2R3 group; E is a monocyclic or bicyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic group; R1 is an aryl or heteroaryl group; and R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignees: Astex Therapeutics Limited, Institute of Cancer Research: Royal Cancer Hospital, Cancer Research Technology Limited
    Inventors: Valerio Berdini, Gordon Saxty, Marinus Leendert Verdonk, Steven John Woodhead, Paul Graham Wyatt, Robert George Boyle, Hannah Fiona Sore, David Winter Walker, Ian Collins, Robert Downham, Robin Arthur Ellis Carr
  • Publication number: 20120166973
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer storage media having computer-executable instructions embodied thereon that facilitates the presentation of list previews among search results are provided. Upon referencing a user query that indicates a user intent to view a list, a search result within a search results page is presented that includes a list preview. Such a list preview includes at least a portion of a list within a webpage that corresponds with the search results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: OLGA IOSIFOVNA GUREVICH, VALERIE ROSE NYGAARD, WILLIAM ALAN FITZGERALD, JINGWEN LU, TOBY TAKEO STERRETT, IAN COLLINS
  • Patent number: 8195444
    Abstract: A peripheral electronic device includes a health check application configured to execute automatically upon connection of the peripheral device to a data source, such as a personal computer. The health check application can diagnose problems and if necessary, repair the problems with the peripheral device, the data source, or both. Examples of problems include corrupted data and indications of software, firmware, and hardware failures or impending failures. In some instances, the health check application can provide a warning of an impending failure. The health check application, after initially executing, can be triggered in various ways to scan again for problems. In addition to finding and repairing problems, the health check application can also attend to maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Storage Appliance Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey Brunet, Ian Collins, Yousuf Chowdhary, Eric Li
  • Patent number: 8195445
    Abstract: A data backup system is provided for backing up data files from a data source and for securing those data files against accidental modification or deletion. The system comprises storage and a data protection component that includes an application programming interface defining a command set. The system can also comprise a backup application that is configured to use the commands of the command set. The data protection component allows applications that use the commands of the command set, such as the backup application, to access the storage of the system. The data protection component prevents operating systems and applications that do not use the commands of the command set from accessing the storage. The data protection function of the data protection component can optionally be disabled to allow open access to the storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Storage Appliance Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey Brunet, Ian Collins, Yousuf Chowdhary, Eric Li, Alex Lemelev
  • Publication number: 20120122918
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (1) have antibacterial activity: wherein R represents hydrogen or 1, 2 or 3 optional substituents; W is ?C(R1)—; R1 is hydrogen and R2 is hydrogen, methyl, or fluorine; or R1 and R2 taken together are —CH2—, —CH2CH2, —O—, or, in either orientation, —O—CH2— or —OCH2CH2—; and R3 is a radical of formula -(Alk1)m-(Z)p-(Alk2)-Q.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: BIOTA SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT PTY LTD
    Inventors: David Ryall BROWN, Ian COLLINS, Lloyd George CZAPLEWSKI, David John HAYDON
  • Publication number: 20120088750
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of the following formula and salts thereof: Also provided is the use of these compounds as antibacterials, compositions comprising them and processes for their manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: BIOTA EUROPE LTD.
    Inventors: James T. PALMER, Christopher James LUNNIS, Daniel A. OFFERMANN, Lorraine Claire AXFORD, Michael BLAIR, Dale MITCHELL, Nicholas PALMER, Christopher STEELE, John ATHERALL, David WATSON, David HAYDON, Lloyd CZAPLEWSKI, David DAVIES, Ian COLLINS
  • Publication number: 20120040967
    Abstract: The present invention pertains generally to the field of therapeutic compounds, and more specifically to certain biarylamine compounds (referred to herein as BAA compounds), and especially certain pyrazin-2-yl-pyridin-2-yl-amine and pyrazine-2-yl-pyrimidin-4-yl-amine compounds, which, inter alia, inhibit Checkpoint Kinase 1 (CHK1) kinase function. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit CHK1 kinase function, and in the treatment of diseases and conditions that are mediated by CHK1, that are ameliorated by the inhibition of CHK1 kinase function, etc., including proliferative conditions such as cancer, etc., optionally in combination with another agent, for example, (a) a DNA topoisomerase I or II inhibitor; (b) a DNA damaging agent; (c) an antimetabolite or TS inhibitor; (d) a microtubule targeted agent; and (e) ionising radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: CANCER RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Ian Collins, John Charles Reader, Thomas Peter Matthews, Kwai Ming Cheung, Nicolas Proisy, David Hugh Williams, Sukhbinder Singh Klair, Jane Elizabeth Scanlon, Nelly Piton, Glynn Jonathan Addison, Michael Cherry
  • Patent number: 8088791
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) have antibacterial activity: wherein R represents hydrogen or 1, 2 or 3 optional substituents; W is ?C(R1)— or ?N—; R1 is hydrogen or an optional substituent and R2 is hydrogen, methyl, or fluorine; or R1 and R2 taken together are —CH2—, —CH2CH2—, —O—, or, in either orientation, —O—CH2— or —OCH2CH2—; R3 is a radical of formula -(Alk1)m-(Z)p-(Alk2)n-Q wherein m, p and n are independently 0 or 1, provided that at least one of m, p and n is 1, Z is —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O2)—, —NH—, —N(CH3)—, —N(CH2CH3)—, —C(?O)—, —O—(C?O)—, —C(?O)—O—, or an optionally substituted divalent monocyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic radical having 3 to 6 ring atoms; or an optionally substituted divalent bicyclic heterocyclic radical having 5 to 10 ring atoms; Alk1 and Alk2 are optionally substituted C1-C6 alkylene, C2-C6 alkenylene, or C2-C6 alkynylene radicals, which may optionally terminate with or be interrupted by —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O2)—, —NH—, —N(CH3)—, or —N(CH2CH3)—; and Q is hydrogen, halogen, nit
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Biots Scientific Management Pty Ltd
    Inventors: David Ryall Brown, Ian Collins, Lloyd George Czaplewski, David John Haydon
  • Publication number: 20110314035
    Abstract: A portable data map of a data source is created using metadata obtained from the data source. The created data map represents the entire data set of the data source and can be carried on a mobile device without having to carry the entire data set and thus requiring much less storage space. A user of the mobile device can navigate this data map and view the file/folder hierarchy of the data source even when the mobile device is off line or not currently in communication with the data source. Once a user has made a selection the actual file(s) can be downloaded to the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: Storage Appliance Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey Brunet, Yousuf Chowdhary, Ian Collins
  • Patent number: 8069271
    Abstract: A data backup system is provided that when coupled to a data source, such as a personal computer, and a media player, such an Apple Computer IPod media player, the data backup system blocks certain communications between the data source and the media player thus preventing the data source from recognizing the media player as such thereby avoiding the launching of synchronization software for the media player, the data backup system also causing the automatic launching of a backup application stored on the data backup system so that data files can be located on the data source and then backed up to the media player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Storage Appliance Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey Brunet, Yousuf Chowdhary, Ian Collins, Hai Sheng Pan, Valeriy Kusov
  • Patent number: 8058045
    Abstract: The present invention pertains generally to the field of therapeutic compounds, and more specifically to certain biarylamine compounds (referred to herein as BAA compounds), and especially certain pyrazin-2-yl-pyridin-2-yl-amine and pyrazine-2-yl-pyrimidin-4-yl-amine compounds of formula (I), which, inter alia, inhibit Checkpoint Kinase 1 (CHK1) kinase function. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit CHK1 kinase function, and in the treatment of diseases and conditions that are mediated by CHK1, that are ameliorated by the inhibition of CHK1 kinase function, etc., including proliferative conditions such as cancer, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Cancer Research Technology Limited
    Inventors: Ian Collins, John Charles Reader, Thomas Peter Matthews, Kwai Ming Cheung, Nicolas Proisy, David Hugh Williams, Sukhbinder Singh Klair, Jane Elizabeth Scanlon, Nelly Piton, Glynn Jonathan Addison, Michael Cherry
  • Patent number: 8050905
    Abstract: A software application is provided for a user to select a backed up data file and specify a task to be performed by an online service provider on the selected file. The application automatically connects to the online service provider and uploads the selected file for the online service provider to perform the task. Tasks that can be performed include printing, sharing, viewing, playing and archiving the selected file. Task preferences, user settings and user information can also be specified by the user and uploaded to the online service provider. Automatic connection to the online service provider can be via default setting, selected file type, or specified task. Alternatively, the user can designate which service provider is to perform the task. Payment for the task can be accomplished via bundled credits or by other payment mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Storage Appliance Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey Brunet, Ian Collins, Yousuf Chowdhary, Eric Li
  • Publication number: 20110201592
    Abstract: The present invention pertains generally to the field of therapeutic compounds, and more specifically to certain oxy phenyl aryl compounds (referred to herein as OPA compounds), as described herein, which, inter alia, inhibit Checkpoint Kinase 2 (CHK2) kinase function. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit CHK2 kinase function, and in the treatment of diseases and conditions that are mediated by CHK2, that are ameliorated by the inhibition of CHK2 kinase function, etc., including proliferative conditions such as cancer, etc., optionally in combination with another agent, for example, (a) a DNA topoisomerase I or II inhibitor; (b) a DNA damaging agent; (c) an antimetabolite or TS inhibitor; (d) a microtubule targeted agent; and (e) ionising radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: CANCER RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Ian Collins, John Jamieson Caldwell, Antony William Oliver, Tony Michael Raynham, Emma Jane Welsh, Cornelius Albertus Johannes Matijssen
  • Publication number: 20110144080
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the formula: (I) having protein kinase B inhibiting activity: wherein A is a saturated hydrocarbon linker group containing from 1 to 7 carbon atoms, the linker group having a maximum chain length of 5 atoms extending between R1 and NR2R3 and a maximum chain length of 4 atoms extending between E and NR2R3, wherein one of the carbon atoms in the linker group may optionally be replaced by an oxygen or nitrogen atom; and wherein the carbon atoms of the linker group A may optionally bear one or more substituents selected from oxo, fluorine and hydroxy, provided that the hydroxy group when present is not located at a carbon atom a with respect to the NR2R3 group and provided that the oxo group when present is located at a carbon atom a with respect to the NR2R3 group; E is a monocyclic or bicyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic group; R1 is an aryl or heteroaryl group; and R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2004
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicants: ASTEX THERAPEUTICS LIMITED, THE INSTITUTE OF CANCER RESEARCH ROYAL CANCER HOSPITAL
    Inventors: Valerio Berdini, Gordon Saxty, Marinus Leendert Verdonk, Steven John Woodhead, Paul Graham Wyatt, Robert George Boyle, Hanna Fiona Sore, David Winter Walker, Ian Collins, Robert Downham, Robin Arthur Ellis Carr
  • Publication number: 20110125980
    Abstract: A data backup system is provided for backing up data files from a data source and for securing those data files against accidental modification or deletion. The system comprises storage and a data protection component that includes an application programming interface defining a command set. The system can also comprise a backup application that is configured to use the commands of the command set. The data protection component allows applications that use the commands of the command set, such as the backup application, to access the storage of the system. The data protection component prevents operating systems and applications that do not use the commands of the command set from accessing the storage. The data protection function of the data protection component can optionally be disabled to allow open access to the storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: Jeffrey Brunet, Ian Collins, Yousuf Chowdhary, Eric Li, Alex Lemelev