Patents by Inventor James Sikorski

James Sikorski 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).

  • Substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamines useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030119833
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Heterocyclo substituted hydroxamic acid derivatives as cyclooxygenase-2 and 5-lipoxygenase inhibitors
    Publication number: 20030119886
    Abstract: This invention is in the field of antiinflammatory pharmaceutical agents and specifically relates to compounds, compositions and methods for treating disorders mediated by cyclooxygenase-2 or 5-lipoxygenase, such as inflammation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Applicant: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: John J. Talley, James A. Sikorski, Matthew J. Graneto, Jeffery S. Carter, Bryan H. Norman, Balekudru Devadas, Hwang-Fun Lu
  • Substituted n-phenyl-n-fused-benzyl aminoalcohol compounds useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Patent number: 6583183
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Preferred tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds are substituted N-phenyl-N-fused-benzyl aminoalcohols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamines useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030114454
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Combinations of cholesteryl ester transfer protein inhibitors and nicotinic acid derivatives for cardiovascular indications
    Publication number: 20030109558
    Abstract: The present invention provides combinations of cardiovascular therapeutic compounds for the prophylaxis or treatment of cardiovascular disease including hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerosis, or hyperlipidemia. Combinations disclosed include a nicotinic acid derivative combined with a cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle, LLC
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Kevin C. Glenn
  • Substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamines useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030109528
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamines useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030105100
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamines useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030100559
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Combinations of cholesteryl ester transfer protein inhibitors and bile acid sequestering agents for cardiovascular indications
    Patent number: 6569905
    Abstract: The present invention provides combinations of cardiovascular therapeutic compounds for the prophylaxis or treatment of cardiovascular disease including hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis. Combinations disclosed include an cholesteryl ester transfer protein inhibitor combined with a bile acid sequestrant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: G.D. Searle, LLC
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Kevin C. Glenn
  • Bis-sulfonamide hydroxyethyl-amino retroviral protease inhibitors
    Patent number: 6569882
    Abstract: Bis-sulfonamido hydroxyethylamino compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease. The present invention relates to retroviral protease inhibiting compounds of the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug or ester thereof, wherein the variables are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: John N. Freskos, Daniel P. Getman, John J. Talley, James A. Sikorski
  • Substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamines useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030096818
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamines useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030087905
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamines useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030083331
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • (R)-chiral halogenated substituted N,N-bis-benzyl aminoalcohol compounds useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030078264
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted aryl and heteroaryl (R)-Chiral Halogenated 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Novel high yield, stereoselective processes for the preparation of the chiral substituted alkanol compounds from chiral and achiral intermediates are described. Preferred (R)-Chiral 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds are substituted (R)-Chiral N,N-bis-benzyl aminoalcohols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Mark A. Massa, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Brian S. Hickory, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Deborah A. Mischke, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Pyrazole substituted hydroxamic acid derivatives as cyclooxygenase-2 and 5-lipoxygenase inhibitors
    Publication number: 20030073722
    Abstract: This invention is in the field of antiinflammatory pharmaceutical agents and specifically relates to compounds, compositions and methods for treating disorders mediated by cyclooxygenase-2 or 5-lipoxygenase, such as inflammation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2002
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Applicant: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: John J. Talley, James A. Sikorski, Matthew J. Graneto, Bryan H. Norman, Balekudru Devadas, Hwang-Fun Lu
  • 2-amino-5, 6 heptenoic acid derivatives useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors
    Patent number: 6545170
    Abstract: The present invention contains novel compounds useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: Barnett S. Pitzele, James A. Sikorski, Donald W. Hansen, Jr., Ronald Keith Webber, Mihaly V. Toth, Jeffrey A. Scholten, Jeffrey S. Snyder
  • (R)-chiral halogenated substituted fused heterocyclic amino compounds useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Patent number: 6544974
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted aryl and heteroaryl (R)-Chiral Halogenated 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Novel high yield, stereoselective processes for the preparation of the chiral substituted alkanol compounds from chiral and achiral intermediates are described. Preferred (R)-Chiral 1-Substitutedamino(n+1)-Alkanol compounds are substituted (R)-Chiral fused heterocyclic amino compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Mark A. Massa, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Brian S. Hickory, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Deborah A. Mischke, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Human MEKK2 protein and nucleic acid molecules and uses therefor
    Publication number: 20030064496
    Abstract: Isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding human MEKK2, and isolated human MEKK2 proteins, are provided. The invention further provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing a nucleic acid molecule of the invention, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced and non-human transgenic animals carrying a human MEKK2 transgene. The invention further provides human MEKK2 fusion proteins and anti-human MEKK2 antibodies. Methods of using the human MEKK2 proteins and nucleic acid molecules of the invention are also disclosed, including methods for detecting human MEKK2 activity in a biological sample, methods of modulating human MEKK2 activity in a cell, and methods for identifying agents that modulate the activity of human MEKK2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Applicant: AtheroGenics, Inc.
    Inventors: Anne M. Whalen, Christopher K. Cook, James A. Sikorski
  • Methods to increase plasma HDL cholesterol levels and improve HDL functionality with probucol monoesters
    Publication number: 20030064967
    Abstract: It has been discovered that certain selected probucol monoesters, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs, are useful for increasing circulating HDL cholesterol. These compounds may also improve HDL functionality by (a) increasing clearance of cholesteryl esters, (b) increasing HDL-particle affinity for hepatic cell surface receptors or (c) increasing the half life of apoAI-HDL.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2002
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: JayRaz Luchoomun, Cynthia L. Sundell, Uday Saxena, James A. Sikorski
  • (R)-chiral halogenated substituted n,n-bis-phenyl aminoalcohol compounds useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030050317
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted aryl and heteroaryl (R)-Chiral Halogenated 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Novel high yield, stereoselective processes for the preparation of the chiral substituted alkanol compounds from chiral and achiral intermediates are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Mark A. Massa, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Brian S. Hickory, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Deborah A. Mischke, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel