Patents by Inventor Jesper Lau

Jesper Lau 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: 6410556
    Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds, novel compositions, methods of their use, and methods of their manufacture, where such compounds of Formula 1 are pharmacologically useful inhibitors of Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases (PTPase's) including PTP1B, T cell PTP, wherein n, m, X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, and R7 are defined more fully in the description. The compounds are useful in the treatment of type I diabetes, type II diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, obesity, and other diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignees: Novo Nordisk A/S, Ontogen Corporation
    Inventors: Henrik Sune Andersen, Thomas Kruse Hansen, Jesper Lau, Niels Peter Hundahl Møller, Ole Hvilsted Olsen, Frank Urban Axe, Yu Ge, Daniel Dale Holsworth, Todd Kevin Jones, Luke Milburn Judge, Wiliam Charles Ripka, Barry Zvi Shapira, Roy Teruyuki Uyeda
  • Patent number: 6350767
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds, compositions containing them, and their use for treating medical disorders resulting from a deficiency in growth hormone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Jesper Lau, Bernd Peschke, Thomas Kruse Hansen, Nils Langeland Johansen, Michael Ankersen
  • Patent number: 6127391
    Abstract: Compounds of peptide mimetic nature having the general formula I ##STR1## wherein a and b are independently 1 or 2, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently H or C.sub.1-6 alkyl, G and J are independently, inter alia, aromats, and D and E are independently several different groups are growth hormone secretagogous with improved bioavailability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Thomas Kruse Hansen, Bernd Peschke, Jesper Lau, Behrend Friedrich Lundt, Michael Ankersen, Brett Watson, Kjeld Madsen
  • Patent number: 6127341
    Abstract: Compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## compositions containing them, and their use for treating medical disorders resulting from a deficiency in growth hormone are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Thomas Kruse Hansen, Jesper Lau, Bernd Peschke, Michael Ankersen, Kjeld Madsen, Nils Langeland Johansen
  • Patent number: 6071932
    Abstract: A compound of formula (I). ##STR1## The present invention relates to thereutically active carbazole derivatives, a method of preparing the same and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds. The novel compounds are useful in treating a central nervous system ailment related to the inhibition of GABA uptake via the GAT-4 subtype carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: British Technology Group Intercorporate Licensing Limited
    Inventors: Jesper Lau, Jane Marie Lundbeck, Birgitte Soekilde, Per Olaf Huusfeldt
  • Patent number: 6013658
    Abstract: There are disclosed novel synthetic peptides of formula (I) ##STR1## where A, B, D, E, F, G, J, m, n, and p are defined in the specification. Compounds of formula (I) promote the release of growth hormone in humans and animals. Growth promoting compositions containing such compounds of formula (I) as the active ingredient, methods of stimulating the release of growth hormone, and the use of such compounds of formula (I) are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Jesper Lau, Bernd Peschke, Thomas Kruse Hansen, Nils Langeland Johansen, Michael Ankersen
  • Patent number: 5977178
    Abstract: Compounds of peptide mimetic nature having the general formula I ##STR1## wherein a and b are independently 1 or 2, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently H or C.sub.1-6 alkyl, G and J are independently, inter alia, aromats, and D and E are independently several different groups are growth hormone secretagogous with improved bioavailability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Thomas Kruse Hansen, Bernd Peschke, Jesper Lau, Behrend Friedrich Lundt, Michael Ankersen, Brett Watson, Kjeld Madsen
  • Patent number: 5854211
    Abstract: Novel peptide derivatives, compositions containing them, and their use for treating medical disorders resulting from a deficiency in growth hormone are disclosed. These peptide derivatives have the formula:A--B--C--D--E (--F).sub.pwherein A, B, C, D, E, F and p are as defined in the specification. These peptides exhibit improved resistance to proteolytic degradation as well as improved growth hormone releasing activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Nils Langeland Johansen, Jesper Lau, Kjeld Madsen, Behrend Friedrich Lundt, Henning Th.o slashed.gersen, Birgit Sehested Hansen
  • Patent number: 5767085
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula A--B--C--D(--E).sub.p are used to stimulate the release of growth hormone from the pituitary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Nils Langeland Johansen, Jesper Lau, Kjeld Madsen, Behrend Friedrich Lundt, Henning Th.o slashed.gersen, Birgit Sehested Hansen, Bernd Peschke
  • Patent number: 5683989
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein X is amino, C.sub.1-6 -alkylamino, di-C.sub.1-6 -alkylamino;R.sup.1 is H, straight or branched C.sub.1-6 -alkyl or trifluoromethyl; R.sup.4 is H or straight or branched C.sub.1-6 -alkyl; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 together form a cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl or cyclohexyl ring;Y is O, S, SO.sub.2, N--H or N-alkyl;R.sup.5 is selected from optionally substituted heterocycles;R.sup.6 is hydrogen, benzoyl or C.sub.1-6 -alkanoyl andR.sup.7 is hydrogen, benzoyl or C.sub.1-6 -alkanoyl; ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.The compounds have been found useful for treating central nervous system and cardiovascular ailments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Jesper Lau, Lars Jacob Stray Knutsen, Malcolm Sheardown, Anker Jon Hansen
  • Patent number: 5672588
    Abstract: A compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen, amino, halogen, hydroxy, lower alkoxy or lower alkyl andR.sup.1 is ##STR2## wherein Y is methylene or a valence bond, R.sup.2 and R.sup.5 is H or lower, straight or branched alkyl,R.sup.3 is H or lower alkyl, orR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 can together form a cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl or phenyl ring,Z is oxygen, methylene, sulphur, sulphonyl or a valence bond,R.sup.4 is H, lower alkyl, aralkyl, a mono or bicyclic aromatic system optionally substituted with various groups.The compounds have been found useful for treating central nervous system ailments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1997
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Lars Jacob Stray Knutsen, Jesper Lau
  • Patent number: 5639766
    Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutically active azaheterocyclic compounds, a method of preparing the same and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds. The novel compounds are useful in treating a central nervous system ailment related to the GABA uptake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1997
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Hans Petersen, Knud Erik Andersen, Per Olaf S.o slashed.rensen, Jesper Lau, Behrend Friedrich Lundt
  • Patent number: 5635518
    Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutically active azaheterocyclic compounds, a method of preparing the same and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds. The novel compounds are useful in treating a central nervous system ailment related to the GABA uptake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 3, 1997
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Hans Petersen, Knud E. Andersen, Per O. S.o slashed.rensen, Jesper Lau, Behrend F. Lundt
  • Patent number: 5608069
    Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutically active azaheterocyclic compounds, a method of preparing the same and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds. The novel compounds are useful in treating a central nervous system ailment related to the GABA uptake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1997
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Hans Petersen, Knud E. Andersen, Per O. S.o slashed.rensen, Jesper Lau, Henning B. Petersen, Behrend F. Lundt
  • Patent number: 5604242
    Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutically active azaheterocyclic compounds, a method of preparing the same and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds. The novel compounds are useful in treating a central nervous system ailment related to the GABA uptake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1997
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Hans Petersen, Knud E. Andersen, Per O. S.o slashed.rensen, Jesper Lau, Behrend F. Lundt
  • Patent number: 5589467
    Abstract: A compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein X is halogen, amino, perhalomethyl, cyano, C.sub.1-6 -alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 -alkylthio or C.sub.1-6 -alkylamino;A is methyl, halomethyl, cyanomethyl, aminomethyl, vinyl, methylthiomethyl or methoxymethyl;R.sup.1 is selected from optionally substituted N-bonded heterocyclics.The compounds have been found useful for treating central nervous system ailments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1996
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Jesper Lau, Lars J. S. Knutsen
  • Patent number: 5578582
    Abstract: This application relates to methods of treating myocardial or cerebral ischemia, comprising administering a compound of formula I: ##STR1## wherein X is halogen, perhalomethyl, cyano, C.sub.1-6 -alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 -alkylthio or C.sub.1-6 -alkylamino; andR.sup.1 is selected from N-bonded heterocycles.The compound with the greatest ability to discriminate between the A1 and A2 adenosine receptors is 2-chloro-N-[4-phenoxy-1-piperidinyl]adenosine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Lars J. Knutsen, Jesper Lau
  • Patent number: 5484774
    Abstract: A compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein X is halogen, trifluoromethyl, cyano, C.sub.1-6 -alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 -alkylthio, C.sub.1-6 -alkylamino or C.sub.1-6 -dialkylamino;R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 are H or straight or branched C.sub.1-6 -alkyl or trifluoromethyl or R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 together form a cycloalkyl ring;Y is O, S, SO.sub.2, NH or N-alkyl;R.sup.5 is selected from optionally substituted heterocycles.R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are hydrogen, benzoyl or C.sub.1-6 -alkanoyl.The compounds have been found useful for treating central nervous system and cardiovascular ailments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1996
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Jesper Lau, Lars J. S. Knutsen, Malcolm Sheardown, Anker J. Hansen
  • Patent number: 5432164
    Abstract: A compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein X is halogen, perhalomethyl, cyano, C.sub.1-6 -alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 -alkylthio, or C.sub.1-6 -alkylamino; andR.sup.1 is selected from N-bonded heterocycles.The compound with the greatest ability to discriminate between the A1 and A2 adenosine receptors is 2-chloro-N-[4-phenoxy-1-piperidinyl]adenosine. These adenosine derivatives are useful as anti-convulsants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Lars J. S. Knutsen, Jesper Lau
  • Patent number: 5430027
    Abstract: Adenosine compounds having the following structure ##STR1## wherein X is halogen, perhalomethyl, acetamido, cyano, C.sub.1-6 -alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 -alkylthio or C.sub.1-6 -alkylamino; andR.sup.1 is --NR.sup.2 R.sup.3 or YR.sup.4, wherein Y is oxygen or sulfur;R.sup.2 is phenyl, C.sub.1-6 -alkyl or substituted C.sub.1-6 -alkyl; andR.sup.4 is naphthyl, partly saturated naphthyl; optionally phenyl or phenoxy substituted C.sub.1-6 -alkyl wherein the phenyl and phenoxy substituents are also optionally substituted, or optionally phenyl or phenoxy substituted C.sub.3-8 -cycloalkyl and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in the treatment of myocardial and cerebral ischemias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1995
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Lars J. S. Knutsen, Jesper Lau