Patents by Inventor Isao Takemura

Isao Takemura 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: 10851079
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a compound having excellent antibacterial activity against mycobacterium tuberculosis, multidrug-resistant tuberculosis bacteria, and/or non-tuberculous acid-fast bacteria. A compound represented by formula [I]: (in the formula, each symbol is as described in the attached specification), or a salt thereof can be used to diagnose, prevent, and/or treat tuberculosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshikazu Kawano, Hiroshi Shimizu, Shunpei Ishikawa, Isao Takemura, Norimitsu Hariguchi, Miki Matsuba, Makoto Matsumoto
  • Patent number: 10464926
    Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a compound having an excellent antibacterial activity against tuberculosis bacteria, multidrug-resistant tuberculosis bacteria and/or non-tuberculous mycobacteria. Disclosed is a compound of the general formula (1): wherein each symbol is defined as described in the attached specification, or a salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Shimizu, Yoshikazu Kawano, Shunpei Ishikawa, Yukitaka Uematsu, Toshio Shinohara, Motohiro Itotani, Yoshikazu Haraguchi, Isao Takemura, Atsunori Kaneshige, Yuya Nakai, Norimitsu Hariguchi, Yohei Hayashi, Makoto Matsumoto
  • Publication number: 20180312488
    Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a compound having an excellent antibacterial activity against tuberculosis bacteria, multidrug-resistant tuberculosis bacteria and/or non-tuberculous mycobacteria. Disclosed is a compound of the general formula (1): wherein each symbol is defined as described in the attached specification, or a salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Applicant: OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hiroshi SHIMIZU, Yoshikazu KAWANO, Shunpei ISHIKAWA, Yukitaka UEMATSU, Toshio SHINOHARA, Motohiro ITOTANI, Yoshikazu HARAGUCHI, Isao TAKEMURA, Atsunori KANESHIGE, Yuya NAKAI, Norimitsu HARIGUCHI, Yohei HAYASHI, Makoto MATSUMOTO
  • Patent number: 10053446
    Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a compound having an excellent antibacterial activity against tuberculosis bacteria, multidrug-resistant tuberculosis bacteria and/or non-tuberculous mycobacteria. Disclosed is a compound of the general formula (1): wherein each symbol is defined as described in the attached specification, or a salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Shimizu, Yoshikazu Kawano, Shunpei Ishikawa, Yukitaka Uematsu, Toshio Shinohara, Motohiro Itotani, Yoshikazu Haraguchi, Isao Takemura, Atsunori Kaneshige, Yuya Nakai, Norimitsu Hariguchi, Yohei Hayashi, Makoto Matsumoto
  • Publication number: 20170253576
    Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a compound having an excellent antibacterial activity against tuberculosis bacteria, multidrug-resistant tuberculosis bacteria and/or non-tuberculous mycobacteria. Disclosed is a compound of the general formula (1): wherein each symbol is defined as described in the attached specification, or a salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hiroshi SHIMIZU, Yoshikazu KAWANO, Shunpei ISHIKAWA, Yukitaka UEMATSU, Toshio SHINOHARA, Motohiro ITOTANI, Yoshikazu HARAGUCHI, Isao TAKEMURA, Atsunori KANESHIGE, Yuya NAKAI, Norimitsu HARIGUCHI, Yohei HAYASHI, Makoto MATSUMOTO
  • Patent number: 9051333
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel 6,7-dihydroimidazo[2,1-b][1,3]oxazine compound that has excellent bactericidal action against tubercle bacilli, multidrug-resistant tubercle bacilli, and atypical acid-fast bacilli. Specifically, the present invention provides a compound represented by Formula (1): or a salt thereof, wherein R1 represents tetrahydroisoquinolyl, tetrahydroquinolyl, tetrahydrobenzoazepinyl, benzoxazolyl, benzothiazolyl, indolyl, isoindolinyl, naphthyl, quinolyl, phenyl, biphenylyl, or pyridyl, these groups being optionally substituted, the phenyl, biphenylyl, and pyridyl represented by R1 each being substituted directly or via a linker with at least one group selected from the group consisting of tetrahydropyridyl, diazepanyl, diazabicycloheptanyl, tetrahydrotriazolopyrazinyl, tetrahydroimidazopyrazinyl, azabicyclooctanyl, oxazolyl, piperazinyl, piperidyl, thiazolyl, and the like, each of these groups being optionally substituted; and R2 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshikazu Kawano, Yoshikazu Haraguchi, Hirofumi Sasaki, Yukitaka Uematsu, Hidetsugu Tsubouchi, Hiromi Yata, Hiroshi Shimizu, Kazuho Kohashi, Motohiro Itotani, Kuninori Tai, Isao Takemura, Mikayo Hayashi, Hiroyuki Hashizume, Miki Matsuba, Izuru Nakamura, Xiuhao Chen, Makoto Matsumoto
  • Publication number: 20140031342
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel 6,7-dihydroimidazo[2,1-b][1,3]oxazine compound that has excellent bactericidal action against tubercle bacilli, multidrug-resistant tubercle bacilli, and atypical acid-fast bacilli. Specifically, the present invention provides a compound represented by Formula (1): or a salt thereof, wherein R1 represents tetrahydroisoquinolyl, tetrahydroquinolyl, tetrahydrobenzoazepinyl, benzoxazolyl, benzothiazolyl, indolyl, isoindolinyl, naphthyl, quinolyl, phenyl, biphenylyl, or pyridyl, these groups being optionally substituted, the phenyl, biphenylyl, and pyridyl represented by R1 each being substituted directly or via a linker with at least one group selected from the group consisting of tetrahydropyridyl, diazepanyl, diazabicycloheptanyl, tetrahydrotriazolopyrazinyl, tetrahydroimidazopyrazinyl, azabicyclooctanyl, oxazolyl, piperazinyl, piperidyl, thiazolyl, and the like, each of these groups being optionally substituted; and R2 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshikazu Kawano, Yoshikazu Haraguchi, Hirofumi Sasaki, Yukitaka Uematsu, Hidetsugu Tsubouchi, Hiromi Yata, Hiroshi Shimizu, Kazuho Kohashi, Motohiro Itotani, Kuninori Tai, Isao Takemura, Mikayo Hayashi, Hiroyuki Hashizume, Miki Matsuba, Izuru Nakamura, Xiuhao Chen, Makoto Matsumoto
  • Patent number: 8450352
    Abstract: Thiazole compounds for inhibiting the activity of phosphodiesterase 4, the production of tumor necrosis factor alpha, and the production of interleukin 4. The compounds of the invention are represented by general formula (1): wherein A is any one of the following groups (i)-(iii): (i) —CH(OH)—B— wherein B is a C1-6 alkylene group; (ii) —COCH(COOR3)-Bb- wherein R3 is a C1-6 alkyl group and Bb is a C1-6 alkylene group; and (iii) -Bc- wherein Bc is a C2-6 alkylene group, and include optical isomers and salts of the compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Isao Takemura, Kenji Watanabe, Kunio Oshima, Nobuaki Ito, Junpei Haruta, Hidetaka Hiyama, Masatoshi Chihiro, Hideki Kawasome, Yoko Sakamoto, Hironobu Ishiyama, Takumi Sumida, Kazuhiko Fujita, Hideki Kitagaki
  • Patent number: 8354439
    Abstract: The present invention provides an agent for inhibiting cytokine production or cell adhesion, comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of thiazole derivatives represented by the following general formula: [wherein R1 is a phenyl group which may have a lower alkoxy group(s) as a substituent(s) on the phenyl ring, and R2 is a group represented by the following general formula: (wherein R3's, which may be the same or different, are each a carboxyl group, a lower alkoxy group or the like) or the like] and salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masatoshi Chihiro, Takayuki Matsuzaki, Hisashi Nagamoto, Goro Miyakoda, Shinobu Sueyoshi, Toyoki Mori, Kazuyoshi Kitano, Isao Takemura, Hiroshi Yamashita, Muneaki Kurimura, Fujio Tabusa
  • Patent number: 8163753
    Abstract: The present invention provides a 2,3-dihydro-6-nitroimidazo[2,1-b]oxazole compound represented by the following general formula: (1) in the above formula (1), R1 represents a hydrogen atom or C1-C6 alkyl group, n represents an integer of 0 to 6, R1 and —(CH2)nR2 may form a spiro ring represented by the formula (30) below, together with the adjacent carbon atom (in the formula below, RRR represents a piperidyl group which may have substituents on the piperidine ring), (30) and R2 represents a benzothiazolyloxy group, quinolyloxy group, pyridyloxy group or the like. The present compound has an excellent bactericidal action against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, multi-drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and atypical acid-fast bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hidetsugu Tsubouchi, Hirofumi Sasaki, Motohiro Itotani, Yoshikazu Haraguchi, Shin Miyamura, Makoto Matsumoto, Hiroyuki Hashizume, Tatsuo Tomishige, Masanori Kawasaki, Kinue Ohguro, Takumi Sumida, Takeshi Hasegawa, Kazuho Tanaka, Isao Takemura
  • Publication number: 20100094002
    Abstract: Thiazole compounds for inhibiting the activity of phosphodiesterase 4, the production of tumor necrosis factor alpha, and the production of interleukin 4. The compounds of the invention are represented by general formula (1): wherein A is any one of the following groups (i)-(iii): (i) —CH(OH)-B- wherein B is a C1-6 alkylene group; (ii) —COCH(COOR3)-Bb- wherein R3 is a C1-6 alkyl group and Bb is a C1-6 alkylene group; and (iii) -Bc- wherein Bc is a C2-6 alkylene group, and include optical isomers and salts of the compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Isao Takemura, Kenji Watanabe, Kunio Oshima, Nobuaki Ito, Junpei Haruta, Hidetaka Hiyama, Masatoshi Chihiro, Hideki Kawasome, Yoko Sakamoto, Hironobu Ishiyama, Takumi Sumida, Kazuhiko Fujita, Hideki Kitagaki
  • Patent number: 7655680
    Abstract: Thiazole compounds for inhibiting the activity of phosphodiesterase 4, the production of tumor necrosis factor alpha, and the production of interleukin 4. The compounds of the invention are represented by general formula (1): wherein A is any one of the following groups (i) and (ii): (i) —CO—B— wherein B is a C1-6 alkylene group and (ii) —CO—Ba— wherein Ba is a C2-6 alkenylene group, and include optical isomers and salts of the compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Isao Takemura, Kenji Watanabe, Kunio Oshima, Nobuaki Ito, Junpei Haruta, Hidetaka Hiyama, Masatoshi Chihiro, Hideki Kawasome, Yoko Sakamoto, Hironobu Ishiyama, Takumi Sumida, Kazuhiko Fujita, Hideki Kitagaki
  • Patent number: 7534406
    Abstract: A stem fog generator (1) for vehicle aromatic components into a cabin and suitable for use in a vehicle, comprising a plug part (11) and a steam fog generator body (12) foldably connected to each other, wherein the plug part (11) is cylindrically formed so as to be attachable to and detachable from an accessory socket (14), a power supply from the plug part (11) is fed to a heater (71) through an operating switch (45), a loading/unloading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: S. T. Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Isao Takemura
  • Publication number: 20080119478
    Abstract: The present invention provides a 2,3-dihydro-6-nitroimidazo[2,1-b]oxazole compound represented by the following general formula: (1) in the above formula (1), R1 represents a hydrogen atom or C1-C6 alkyl group, n represents an integer of 0 to 6, R1 and —(CH2)nR2 may form a spiro ring represented by the formula (30) below, together with the adjacent carbon atom (in the formula below, RRR represents a piperidyl group which may have substituents on the piperidine ring), (30) and R2 represents a benzothiazolyloxy group, quinolyloxy group, pyridyloxy group or the like. The present compound has an excellent bactericidal action against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, multi-drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and atypical acid-fast bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Hidetsugu Tsubouchi, Hirofumi Sasaki, Motohiro Itotani, Yoshikazu Haraguchi, Shin Miyamura, Makoto Matsumoto, Hiroyuki Hashizume, Tatsuo Tomishige, Masanori Kawasaki, Kinue Ohguro, Takumi Sumida, Takeshi Hasegawa, Kazuho Tanaka, Isao Takemura
  • Publication number: 20080039511
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a novel thiazole compound with specific inhibitory activity against phosphodiesterase 4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2005
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Isao Takemura, Kenji Watanabe, Kunio Oshima, Nobuaki Ito, Junpei Haruta, Hidetaka Hiyama, Masatoshi Chihiro, Hideki Kawasome, Yoko Sakamoto, Hironobu Ishiyama, Takumi Sumida, Kazuhiko Fujita, Hideki Kitagaki
  • Publication number: 20070238758
    Abstract: The present invention provides an agent for inhibiting cytokine production or cell adhesion, comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of thiazole derivatives represented by the following general formula: [wherein R1 is a phenyl group which may have a lower alkoxy group(s) as a substituent(s) on the phenyl ring, and R2 is a group represented by the following general formula: (wherein R3's, which may be the same or different, are each a carboxyl group, a lower alkoxy group or the like) or the like] and salts thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2007
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: Masatoshi Chihiro, Takayuki Matsuzaki, Hisashi Nagamoto, Goro Miyakoda, Shinobu Sueyoshi, Toyoki Mori, Kazuyoshi Kitano, Isao Takemura, Hiroshi Yamashita, Muneaki Kurimura, Fujio Tabusa
  • Publication number: 20070105911
    Abstract: The present invention provides an agent for inhibiting cytokine production or cell adhesion, comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of thiazole derivatives represented by the following general formula: (wherein R1 is a phenyl group which may have a lower alkoxy group(s) as a substituent(s) on the phenyl ring, and R2 is a group represented by the following general formula: (wherein R3's, which may be the same or different, are each a carboxyl group, a lower alkoxy group or the like) or the like] and salts thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Masatoshi Chihiro, Takayuki Matsuzani, Hisashi Nagamoto, Goro Miyakoda, Shinobu Sueyoshi, Toyoki Mori, Kazuyoshi Kitano, Isao Takemura, Hiroshi Yamashita, Muneaki Jurimura, Fujio Tabusa
  • Publication number: 20040258578
    Abstract: A stem fog generator (1) for vehicle aromatic components into a cabin and suitable for use in a vehicle, comprising a plug part (11) and a steam fog generator body (12) foldably connected to each other, wherein the plug part (11) is cylindrically formed so as to be attachable to and detachable from an accessory socket (14), a power supply from the plug part (11) is fed to a heater (71) through an operating switch (45), a loading/unloading.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventor: Isao Takemura
  • Publication number: 20040014792
    Abstract: The present invention provides an agent for inhibiting cytokine production or cell adhesion, comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of thiazole derivatives represented by the following general formula: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Applicant: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Masatoshi Chihiro, TakayukI Matsuzaki, Hisashi Nagamoto, Goro Miyakoda, Shinobu Sueyoshi, Toyoki Mori, Kazuyoshi Kitano, Isao Takemura, Hiroshi Yamashita, Fujio Tabusa
  • Patent number: 6583163
    Abstract: The present invention provides an agent for inhibiting cytokine production or cell adhesion, comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of thiazole derivatives represented by the following general formula: [wherein R1 is a phenyl group which may have a lower alkoxy group(s) as a substituent(s) on the phenyl ring, and R2 is a group represented by the following general formula: (wherein R3's, which may be the same or different, are each a carboxyl group, a lower alkoxy group or the like) or the like] and salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masatoshi Chihiro, Takayuki Matsuzaki, Hisashi Nagamoto, Goro Miyakoda, Shinobu Sueyoshi, Toyoki Mori, Kazuyoshi Kitano, Isao Takemura, Hiroshi Yamashita, Muneaki Kurimura, Fujio Tabusa