Patents by Inventor John K. Walker

John K. Walker 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: 20240116857
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure provides compounds such as those with one or more quaternary ammonium ions joined by one or more aromatic rings. These compounds may have a formula: These compounds may be used in the treatment of a microbial infection such as a bacterial infection including infections of drug resistant strains of bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicants: Saint Louis University, The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma
    Inventors: John K. WALKER, Valentin V. RYBENKOV, Ramakumar KINTHADA, Hang ZHAO, Elena I. ZGURSKAYA, Terri BOEHM, Zoya PETRUSHENKO
  • Publication number: 20240002380
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds that regulate REV-ERB nuclear receptors that would be useful for treatment of various diseases. These compounds may be used in therapeutic applications such as in the treatment of neurodegenerative disease such as anxiety disorder, autoimmune diseases or disorders, or muscular disorders such as sarcopenia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicants: Saint Louis University, Pelagos Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: John K. Walker, Thomas Patrick Burris, Sadichha Sitaula, Arindam Chatterjee, Napoleon Clement D'Cunha, Eric Jon Jacobsen, James Robert Blinn
  • Patent number: 11795162
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure describes new estrogen receptor-related orphan receptor (EER) inverse agonist compounds. Also described are pharmaceutical formulations, methods of synthesis and uses thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Saint Louis University
    Inventors: Thomas Burris, John K. Walker, Carissa S. Hampton, Keith McCormick Haynes, Kristine Griffett, Cyrielle Billon, Sadichha Sitaula
  • Patent number: 11746097
    Abstract: In some aspects, the present disclosure provides compounds of the formula: (I) or (II) wherein the variables are as defined herein. In some embodiments, these compounds may be used to treat cancer or other hyperproliferative diseases, as well as atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Saint Louis University
    Inventors: Thomas Burris, John K. Walker, Colin Flaveny, Arindam Chatterjee
  • Publication number: 20220267312
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds of the formula: wherein the variables are as defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions of the compounds are also provided. In some aspects, these compounds may be used for the treatment of diseases or disorders, such as an infection of an antibiotic resistant bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicants: Saint Louis University, United States Government as Represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs
    Inventors: John K. WALKER, Feng CAO, Terri BOEHM, Kinthada RAMAKUMAR
  • Patent number: 11092549
    Abstract: Described are compounds and methods useful in measuring membrane permeability and efflux transporter activity in bacteria, including multidrug resistance Gram negative bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignees: Saint Louis University, The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma
    Inventors: John K. Walker, Keith Haynes, Narges Abdali, Valentin V. Rybenkov, Helen I. Zgurskaya
  • Publication number: 20200308135
    Abstract: In some aspects, the present disclosure provides compounds of the formula: (I) or (II) wherein the variables are as defined herein. In some embodiments, these compounds may be used to treat cancer or other hyperproliferative diseases, as well as atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: Saint Louis University
    Inventors: Thomas BURRIS, John K. WALKER, Colin FLAVENY, Arindam CHATTERJEE
  • Publication number: 20200247792
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure describes new estrogen receptor-related orphan receptor (EER) inverse agonist compounds. Also described are pharmaceutical formulations, methods of synthesis and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Applicant: Saint Louis University
    Inventors: Thomas BURRIS, John K. WALKER, Carissa S. HAMPTON, Keith McCormick HAYNES, Kristine GRIFFETT, Cyrielle BILLON, Sadichha SITAULA
  • Publication number: 20200018705
    Abstract: Described are compounds and methods useful in measuring membrane permeability and efflux transporter activity in bacteria, including multidrug resistance Gram negative bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: John K. WALKER, Keith HAYNES, Narges ABDALI, Valentin V. RYBENKOV, Helen I. ZGURSKAYA
  • Patent number: 9050334
    Abstract: The invention relates to MIF inhibitors; compositions comprising an effective amount of a MIF inhibitor; and methods for treating or preventing diseases associated with MIF.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: INNOV88 LLC
    Inventors: Anderson Gaweco, John K. Walker, Joseph B. Monahan, Jerry W. Cubbage, Jeffery Carroll
  • Publication number: 20120035150
    Abstract: The invention relates to MIF inhibitors; compositions comprising an effective amount of a MIF inhibitor; and methods for treating or preventing diseases associated with MIF.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Anderson Gaweco, John K. Walker, Joseph B. Monahan, Jerry W. Cubbage, Jeffery Carroll
  • Patent number: 7902195
    Abstract: Compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds are disclosed, wherein the compounds have the structure of Formula I: wherein R2, R6A, R6B and R8 are as defined in the specification. Corresponding pharmaceutical compositions, methods of treatment, synthetic methods, and intermediates are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC
    Inventors: Robert O Hughes, Andrew Simon Bell, David Graham Brown, Dafydd Owen, Michael John Palmer, Christopher Phillips, David L. Brown, Yvette M. Fobian, John N. Freskos, Steven E. Heasley, E. Jon Jacobsen, Todd Maddux, Brent Mischke, John M. Molyneaux, Joseph B. Moon, D. Joseph Rogier, Jr., Michael B. Tollefson, John K. Walker
  • Publication number: 20100234435
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula I and to pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, solvates or hydrates thereof. This invention also relates to a method of using such compounds in the treatment of hyperproliferative diseases and autoimmune diseases in mammals, especially humans, and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventors: Samit K. Bhattacharya, Matthew F. Brown, Peter H. Dorff, Susan D. LaGreca, John W. Mickelson, Joseph A. Cornicelli, David L. Brown, Jennings Rex, John K. Walker, Rita Huff, Joseph W. Strohbach, Robert J. Maguire
  • Publication number: 20090227641
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula I and to pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, solvates or hydrates thereof. This invention also relates to a method of using such compounds in the treatment of hyperproliferative diseases and autoimmune diseases in mammals, especially humans, and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventors: Samit K. Bhattacharya, Matthew F. Brown, Peter H. Dorff, Susan D. LaGreca, John W. Mickelson, Joseph A. Cornicelli, David L. Brown, Rex Jennings, John K. Walker, Rita Huff, Joseph W. Strohbach, Robert J. Maguire
  • Patent number: 7057049
    Abstract: This invention is directed generally to a process for making substituted pyrazoles, tautomers of the substituted pyrazoles, and salts of the substituted pyrazoles and tautomers. The substituted pyrazoles correspond in structure to Formula (I): wherein R3A, R3B, R3C, Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, and Y5 are as defined in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: Kimberley C. Allen, Dennis K. Anderson, John E. Baldus, Todd Boehlow, Jerry D. Clark, Dan R. Dukesherer, Albert D. Edney, Tom Fevig, Sastry Kunda, Jon P. Lawson, Patrick H. Lau, Lisa L. McDermott, Michael K. Mao, Jodi L. Moe, Partha Mudipalli, Win Naing, Shaun R. Selness, Christine B. Seymour, Tobin C. Schilke, Shekhar Viswanath, John K. Walker, Gopichand Yalamanchili
  • Patent number: 6897318
    Abstract: This invention is directed generally to a process for making substituted pyrazoles, tautomers of the substituted pyrazoles, and salts of the substituted pyrazoles and tautomers. The substituted pyrazoles correspond in structure to Formula (I): wherein R3A, R3B, R3C, Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4, and Y5 are as defined in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: Kimberly K. Allen, Dennis K. Anderson, John E. Baldus, Jerry D. Clark, Albert D. Edeny, Patrick H. Lau, Daniel R. Dukesherer, Lisa McDermott, Michael K. Mao, Gopi Yalamanchili, Jodi L. Moe, Partha Mudipalli, Win Naing, Shaun R. Selness, Christine Seymour, Shekhar Viswanath, John K. Walker
  • Publication number: 20040082551
    Abstract: This invention is directed generally to pyrazoles that, inter alia, inhibit p38 kinase, TNF, and/or cyclooxygenase-2 activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventors: Alan G. Benson, Thomas P. Fraher, Michael E. Hepperle, Kevin D. Jerome, Win Naing, Shaun R. Selness, John K. Walker
  • Publication number: 20030225108
    Abstract: This invention is directed generally to a process for making substituted pyrazoles, tautomers of the substituted pyrazoles, and salts of the substituted pyrazoles and tautomers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2003
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventors: Kimberley C. Allen, Dennis K. Anderson, John E. Baldus, Todd Boehlow, Jerry D. Clark, Daniel R. Dukesherer, Albert D. Edney, Tom Fevig, Sastry Kundra, Jon P. Lawson, Patrick H. Lau, Lisa L. McDermott, Michael K. Mao, Jodi L. Moe, Partha Mudipalli, Win Naing, Shaun R. Selness, Christine B. Seymour, Tobin C. Schilke, Shekhar Viswanath, John K. Walker, Gopichand Yalamanchili
  • Publication number: 20030144302
    Abstract: This invention is directed generally to a process for making substituted pyrazoles, tautomers of the substituted pyrazoles, and salts of the substituted pyrazoles and tautomers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventors: Kimberly K. Allen, Dennis K. Anderson, John E. Baldus, Jerry D. Clark, Albert D. Edeny, Patrick H. Lau, Dan R. Dukesherer, Lisa McDermott, Michael K. Mao, Gopi Yalamanchili, Jodi L. Moe, Partha Mudipalli, Win Naing, Shaun R. Selness, Christine Seymour, Shekhar Viswanath, John K. Walker