Patents by Inventor James J. Perkins

James J. Perkins 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: 20220119363
    Abstract: Novel compounds of the structural formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are inhibitors of Nav1.8 channel activity and may be useful in the treatment, prevention, management, amelioration, control and suppression of diseases mediated by Nav1.8 channel activity. The compounds of the present invention may be useful in the treatment, prevention or management of pain disorders, cough disorders, acute itch disorders, and chronic itch disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Michael J. Breslin, Christopher James Bungard, Harry R. Chobanian, Kristen L. G. Jones, Mark E. Layton, Jian Liu, James J. Perkins, Jeffrey William Schubert, Shawn J. Stachel, Linda M. Suen-Lai, Zhe Wu
  • Publication number: 20220000844
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula (I), Formula (II), or a salt thereof: Formula (I) Formula (II) which compounds have properties for inhibiting Nav 1.7 ion channels found in peripheral and sympathetic neurons. Also described are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compounds of Formula (I), Formula (II) or their salts, and methods of treating pain disorders, cough, and itch using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Bungard, Helen Y. Chen, Jason M. Cox, Liangqin Guo, Michael J. Kelly, III, Ronald M. Kim, Mark E. Layton, Hong Liu, Jian Liu, Mehul F. Patel, James J. Perkins, Deping Wang, Walter Won, Younong Yu, Ting Zhang
  • Publication number: 20210403457
    Abstract: Novel compounds of the structural formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are inhibitors of Nav1.8 channel activity and may be useful in the treatment, prevention, management, amelioration, control and suppression of diseases mediated by Nav1.8 channel activity. The compounds of the present invention may be useful in the treatment, prevention or management of pain disorders, cough disorders, acute itch disorders, and chronic itch disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Ashok Arasappan, Ian M. Bell, Christopher James Bungard, Christopher S. Burgey, Jason M. Cox, Michael J. Kelly, III, Mark E. Layton, Hong Liu, Jian Liu, James J. Perkins, Akshay A. Shah, Michael David VanHeyst, Zhe Wu
  • Publication number: 20210387966
    Abstract: Novel compounds of the structural formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are inhibitors of Nav1.8 channel activity and may be useful in the treatment, prevention, management, amelioration, control and suppression of diseases mediated by Nav1.8 channel activity. The compounds of the present invention may be useful in the treatment, prevention or management of pain disorders, cough disorders, acute itch disorders, and chronic itch disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Ashok Arasappan, Ian M. Bell, Michael J. Breslin, Christopher James Bungard, Christopher S. Burgey, Harry R. Chobanian, Jason M. Cox, Anthony T. Ginnetti, Deodial Guy Guiadeen, Kristen L. G. Jones, Mark E. Layton, Hong Liu, Jian Liu, James J. Perkins, Shawn J. Stachel, Linda M. Suen-Lai, Zhe Wu
  • Publication number: 20200140411
    Abstract: Novel compounds of the structural formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are inhibitors of Nav1.8 channel activity and may be useful in the treatment, prevention, management, amelioration, control and suppression of diseases mediated by Nav1.8 channel activity. The compounds of the present invention may be useful in the treatment, prevention or management of pain disorders, cough disorders, acute itch disorders, and chronic itch disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Ashok Arasappan, Ian M. Bell, Michael J. Breslin, Christopher James Bungard, Christopher S. Burgey, Harry R. Chobanian, Jason M. Cox, Anthony T. Ginnetti, Deodial Guy Guiadeen, Kristen L. G. Jones, Mark E. Layton, Hong Liu, Jian Liu, James J. Perkins, Shawn J. Stachel, Linda M. Suen-Lai, Zhe Wu
  • Patent number: 10072003
    Abstract: The present invention provides quinoline carboxamide and quinoline carbonitrile compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, L, X1, X2, and X3, are as defined herein. The compounds of the invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, are useful as non-competitive mGluR2 antagonists, or mGluR2 negative allosteric modulators (NAMs), and may be useful in methods of treating a person in need thereof for diseases or disorders in which the mGluR2-NAM receptor plays a causative role, such as Alzheimer's disease, cognitive impairment, schizophrenia and other mood disorders, pain disorders and sleep disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Inventors: Ashok Arasappan, Christopher James Bungard, Jessica L. Frie, Yongxin Han, Scott B. Hoyt, Peter J. Manley, Robert S. Meissner, James J. Perkins, Iyassu K. Sebhat, Robert R. Wilkening, Kenneth J. Leavitt
  • Publication number: 20170305902
    Abstract: The present invention provides quinoline carboxamide and quinoline carbonitrile compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, L, X1, X2, and X3, are as defined herein. The compounds of the invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, are useful as non-competitive mGluR2 antagonists, or mGluR2 negative allosteric modulators (NAMs), and may be useful in methods of treating a person in need thereof for diseases or disorders in which the mGluR2-NAM receptor plays a causative role, such as Alzheimer's disease, cognitive impairment, schizophrenia and other mood disorders, pain disorders and sleep disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Applicants: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Merck Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Ashok Arasappan, Christopher James Bungard, Jessica L. Frie, Yongxin Han, Scott B. Hoyt, Peter J. Manley, Robert S. Meissner, James J. Perkins, Iyassu K. Sebhat, Robert R. Wilkening, Kenneth J. Leavitt
  • Patent number: 9663506
    Abstract: The present invention provides quinoline carboxamide and quinoline carbonitrile compounds of formula (I) wherein ring A, RQ, -L-, R1, n, R2, and R3 are as defined herein. The compounds of the invention are useful as non-competitive mGluR2 antagonists, or mGluR2 negative allosteric modulators (NAMs), and in methods of treating a patient (preferably a human) for diseases or disorders in which the mGluR2-NAM receptor is involved, including potentially Alzheimer's disease, cognitive impairment, schizophrenia and other mood disorders, pain disorders and sleep disorders, by administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Christopher James Bungard, Antonella Converso, Pablo De Leon, Barbara Hanney, Timothy John Hartingh, Jesse Josef Manikowski, Peter J. Manley, Robert Meissner, Zhaoyang Meng, James J. Perkins, Michael T. Rudd, Youheng Shu
  • Patent number: 9636337
    Abstract: The present invention provides quinoline carboxamide and quinoline carbonitrile compounds of formula (I) wherein ring A, RQ, -L-, R1, n, R2, and R3 are as defined herein. The compounds of the invention are useful as non-competitive mGluR2 antagonists, or mGluR2 negative allosteric modulators (NAMs), and in methods of treating a patient (preferably a human) for diseases or disorders in which the mGluR2-NAM receptor is involved, including potentially Alzheimer's disease, cognitive impairment, schizophrenia and other mood disorders, pain disorders and sleep disorders, by administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Christopher James Bungard, Antonella Converso, Pablo De Leon, Barbara Hanney, Timothy John Hartingh, Jesse Josef Manikowski, Peter J. Manley, Robert Meissner, Zhaoyang Meng, James J. Perkins, Michael T. Rudd, Youheng Shu
  • Publication number: 20160158217
    Abstract: The present invention provides quinoline carboxamide and quinoline carbonitrile compounds of formula (I) wherein ring A, RQ, -L-, R1, n, R2, and R3 are as defined herein. The compounds of the invention are useful as non-competitive mGluR2 antagonists, or mGluR2 negative allosteric modulators (NAMs), and in methods of treating a patient (preferably a human) for diseases or disorders in which the mGluR2-NAM receptor is involved, including potentially Alzheimer's disease, cognitive impairment, schizophrenia and other mood disorders, pain disorders and sleep disorders, by administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Christopher James Bungard, Antonella Converso, Pablo De Leon, Barbara Hanney, Timothy John Hartingh, Jesse Josef Manikowski, Peter J. Manley, Robert Meissner, Zhaoyang Meng, James J. Perkins, Michael T. Rudd, Youheng Shu
  • Publication number: 20160159744
    Abstract: The present invention provides quinoline carboxamide and quinoline carbonitrile compounds of formula (I) wherein ring A, RQ, -L-, R1, n, R2, and R3 are as defined herein. The compounds of the invention are useful as non-competitive mGluR2 antagonists, or mGluR2 negative allosteric modulators (NAMs), and in methods of treating a patient (preferably a human) for diseases or disorders in which the mGluR2-NAM receptor is involved, including potentially Alzheimer's disease, cognitive impairment, schizophrenia and other mood disorders, pain disorders and sleep disorders, by administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Christopher James Bungard, Antonella Converso, Pablo De Leon, Barbara Hanney, Timothy John Hartingh, Jesse Josef Manikowski, Peter J. Manley, Robert Meissner, Zhaoyang Meng, James J. Perkins, Michael T. Rudd, Youheng Shu
  • Patent number: 9278960
    Abstract: The present invention provides quinoline carboxamide and quinoline carbonitrile compounds of formula (I) wherein ring A, RQ, -L-, R1, n, R2, and R3 are as defined herein. The compounds of the invention are useful as non-competitive mGluR2 antagonists, or mGluR2 negative allosteric modulators (NAMs), and in methods of treating a patient (preferably a human) for diseases or disorders in which the mGluR2-NAM receptor is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease, cognitive impairment, schizophrenia and other mood disorders, pain disorders and sleep disorders, by administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Christopher James Bungard, Antonella Converso, Barbara Hanney, Timothy John Hartingh, Peter J. Manley, Robert S. Meissner, James J. Perkins, Michael T. Rudd
  • Publication number: 20140309227
    Abstract: The present invention provides quinoline carboxamide and quinoline carbonitrile compounds of formula (I) wherein ring A, RQ, -L-, R1, n, R2, and R3 are as defined herein. The compounds of the invention are useful as non-competitive mGluR2 antagonists, or mGluR2 negative allosteric modulators (NAMs), and in methods of treating a patient (preferably a human) for diseases or disorders in which the mGluR2-NAM receptor is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease, cognitive impairment, schizophrenia and other mood disorders, pain disorders and sleep disorders, by administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventors: Christopher James Bungard, Antonella Converso, Pablo De Leon, Barbara Hanney, Timothy John Hartingh, Jesse Josef Manikowski, Peter J. Manley, Robert Meissner, Zhaoyang Meng, James J. Perkins, Michael T. Rudd, Youheng Shu
  • Publication number: 20120214847
    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: October 26, 2010
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Christopher James Bungard, James J. Perkins, Jesse J. Manikowski, Pablo de Leon, Robert S. Meissner
  • Patent number: 8119681
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to 2-[1-phenyl-5-hydroxy or methoxy-4alpha-methyl-hexahydrocyclopenta[f]indazol-5-yl]ethyl phenyl derivatives of formula I (I) as 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: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Bungard, Jesse J. Manikowski, James J. Perkins, Robert Meissner
  • Publication number: 20100311709
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to 2-[1-phenyl-5-hydroxy or methoxy-4alpha-methyl-hexahydrocyclopenta[f]indazol-5-yl]ethyl phenyl derivatives of formula I (I) as 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: October 23, 2007
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Christopher J. Bungard, Jesse J. Manikowski, James J. Perkins, Robert Meissner
  • 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: 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
  • Patent number: 7625920
    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. These compounds are therefore useful in 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, cancer cachexia, muscular dystrophies, premature ovarian failure, and autoimmune disease, alone or in combination with other active agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Meissner, James J. Perkins