Patents by Inventor Joseph P. Steiner

Joseph P. Steiner 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: 20040049046
    Abstract: This invention relates to neurotrophic N-glyoxylprolyl ester compounds having an affinity for FKBP-type immunophilins, their preparation and use as inhibitors of the enzyme activity associated with immunophilin proteins, and particularly inhibitors of peptidyl-prolyl isomerase or rotamase enzyme activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2002
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Applicant: GPI NIL Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory S. Hamilton, Joseph P. Steiner
  • Patent number: 6677376
    Abstract: The invention relates to non-peptidic compounds that possess bioactive properties, such as the ability to protect neuronal cells from otherwise lethal treatments or the ability to promote the growth or regeneration of neuronal cells. In part, the invention provides compounds that interact with or bind to a cyclophilin and compounds that have activity towards neuronal cells. Methods for using the compounds, such as administering them to cells or animals or using them to treat neurodegenerative conditions, are specifically included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Guilford Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory S. Hamilton, Joseph P. Steiner, Mark J. Vaal, Chi Choi, Ling Wei
  • Publication number: 20030232815
    Abstract: The invention relates to non-peptidic compounds that possess bioactive properties, such as the ability to protect neuronal cells from otherwise lethal treatments or the ability to promote the growth or regeneration of neuronal cells. In part, the invention provides compounds that interact with or bind to a cyclophilin and compounds that have activity towards neuronal cells. Methods for using the compounds, such as administering them to cells or animals or using them to treat neurodegenerative conditions, are specifically included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2003
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Inventors: Gregory S. Hamilton, Joseph P. Steiner, Mark Vaal, Chi Choi, Ling Wei
  • Patent number: 6656971
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel, non-peptidic small organic compounds having an affinity for cyclophilin (CyP)-type immunophilin proteins, and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more of the said compounds. The invention further relates to the uses of these compounds and compositions for binding CyP-type proteins, inhibiting their peptidyl-prolyl isomerase activity, and for research, development, and therapeutic applications in a variety of medical disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Guilford Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Yong-Qian Wu, Sergei Belyakov, Gregory S. Hamilton, David Limburg, Joseph P. Steiner, Mark Vaal, Ling Wei, Douglas Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20030203890
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods for treating or preventing nerve injury in a warm-blooded animal caused as a consequence of surgery by administering neurotrophic compounds described below. The invention relates more specifically to methods for treating or preventing nerve injury caused as a consequence of prostate surgery as well as erectile dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2002
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Inventors: Joseph P. Steiner, Solomon Snyder, Arthur L. Burnett
  • Patent number: 6593362
    Abstract: This invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using non-peptidic cyclophilin-binding compounds in medical conditions involving breakdown of mitochondrial energy metabolism induced by calcium overload, in treating alopecia and promoting hair growth, in treating infections with filarial and helmintic parasites, and in treating and preventing infections with the human immunodeficiency virus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Guilford Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph P. Steiner, Gregory S. Hamilton
  • Publication number: 20030114365
    Abstract: This invention relates to the method of using neurotrophic pipecolic acid derivative compounds having an affinity for FKBP-type immunophilins as inhibitors of the enzyme activity associated with immunophilin proteins, and particularly inhibitors of peptidyl-prolyl isomerase or rotamase enzyme activity to stimulate or promote neuronal growth or regeneration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Applicant: GPI NIL Holding, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph P. Steiner, Solomon Snyder, Gregory S. Hamilton, Ted Dawson
  • Publication number: 20030114492
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of using neurotrophic low molecular weight, small molecule sulfonamide compounds having an affinity for FKBP-type immunophilins, as inhibitors of the enzyme activity associated with immunophilin proteins, particularly peptidyl-prolyl isomerase, or rotamase, enzyme activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2001
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventors: Gregory S. Hamilton, Jia-He Li, Joseph P. Steiner
  • Publication number: 20030068321
    Abstract: This invention is related to methods of effecting neuronal activity with non-immunosuppressive neurotrophic low molecular weight, small molecule cyclophilin inhibitor compounds having an affinity for cyclophilin-type immunophilins. The methods of this invention are useful in the stimulation of damaged neurons, promotion of neuronal regeneration, prevention of neurodegeneration, and treatment of neurological disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Applicant: Guilford Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory S. Hamilton, Ling Wei, Joseph P. Steiner
  • Publication number: 20030055009
    Abstract: This invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using non-peptidic cyclophilin-binding compounds in medical conditions involving breakdown of mitochondrial energy metabolism induced by calcium overload, in treating alopecia and promoting hair growth, in treating infections with filarial and helmintic parasites, and in treating and preventing infections with the human immunodeficiency virus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2001
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Joseph P. Steiner, Gregory S. Hamilton
  • Patent number: 6509477
    Abstract: This invention relates to neurotrophic compounds having an affinity for FKBP-type immunophilins, their preparation and use as inhibitors of the enzyme activity associated with immunophilin proteins, and particularly inhibitors of peptidyl-prolyl isomerase or rotamase enzyme activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: Guilford Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory S. Hamilton, Joseph P. Steiner
  • Publication number: 20030013645
    Abstract: This invention relates to the method of using neurotrophic cyclophilin inhibitor compounds having an affinity for cyclophilin-type immunophilins as inhibitors of the enzyme activity associated with immunophilin proteins, and particularly inhibitors of peptidyl-prolyl isomerase or rotamase enzyme activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2002
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventors: Joseph P. Steiner, Gregory S. Hamilton, Solomon H. Snyder
  • Patent number: 6506788
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising and methods of using an N-linked urea or carbamate of a heterocyclic thioester for treating a vision disorder, improving vision, treating memory impairment, or enhancing memory performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: GPI Nil Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas T. Ross, Hansjörg Sauer, Gregory S. Hamilton, Joseph P. Steiner
  • Patent number: 6500959
    Abstract: This invention relates to neurotrophic N-glyoxyl-prolyl ester compounds having an affinity for FKBP-type immunophilins, their preparation and use as inhibitors of the enzyme activity associated with immunophilin proteins, and particularly inhibitors of peptidyl-prolyl isomerase or rotamase enzyme activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: GPI NIL Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory S. Hamilton, Joseph P. Steiner
  • Patent number: 6500843
    Abstract: This invention relates to the method of using neurotrophic pipecolic acid derivative compounds having an affinity for FKBP-type immunophilins as inhibitors of the enzyme activity associated with immunophilin proteins, and particularly inhibitors of peptidyl-prolyl isomerase or rotamase enzyme activity to stimulate or promote neuronal growth or regeneration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignees: GPI NIL Holdings, Inc., Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Inventors: Joseph P. Steiner, Solomon Snyder, Gregory S. Hamilton, Ted Dawson
  • Publication number: 20020198250
    Abstract: This invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating alopecia and promoting hair growth using pyrrolidine derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: Joseph P. Steiner, Gregory S. Hamilton
  • Patent number: 6486151
    Abstract: This invention relates to neurotrophic low molecular weight, small molecule N-oxides of heterocyclic esters amides, thioesters, and ketones having an affinity for FKBP-type immunophilins, and their use as inhibitors of the enzyme activity associated with immunophilin proteins, particularly peptidyl-prolyl isomerase, or rotamase, enzyme activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: GPI NIL Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory S. Hamilton, Joseph P. Steiner, Eric S. Burak
  • Publication number: 20020165275
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel, non-peptidic small organic compounds having an affinity for cyclophilin (CyP)-type immunophilin proteins, and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more of the said compounds. The invention further relates to the uses of these compounds and compositions for binding CyP-type proteins, inhibiting their peptidyl-prolyl isomerase activity, and for research, development, and therapeutic applications in a variety of medical disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventors: Yong-Qian Wu, Sergei Belyakov, Gregory S. Hamilton, David Limburg, Joseph P. Steiner, Mark Vaal, Ling Wei, Douglas Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20020127605
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel, non-peptidic small organic compounds having an affinity for cyclophilin (CyP)-type immunophilin proteins. In the compounds of this invention, at least two carbo- or heterocyclic groups are attached to a central saturated, partially saturated, or aromatic 5-6 membered carbocyclic ring by a combination of straight or branched linker chains. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more of the said compounds, and to the uses of these compounds and compositions for binding CyP-type proteins, inhibiting their peptidyl-prolyl isomerase activity, and for research, development, and therapeutic applications in a variety of medical disorders, such as neurological disorders, hair loss disorders, ischemic disorders, and disorders caused by viral or protozoan infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventors: Gregory S. Hamilton, Sergei Belyakov, Mark Vaal, Ling Wei, Yong-Qian Wu, Joseph P. Steiner
  • Patent number: 6444643
    Abstract: This invention relates to the method of using neurotrophic cyclophilin inhibitor compounds having an affinity for cyclophilin-type immunophilins as inhibitors of the enzyme activity associated with immunophilin proteins, and particularly inhibitors of peptidyl-prolyl isomerase or rotamase enzyme activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignees: Guilford Pharmaceuticals Inc., Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Inventors: Joseph P. Steiner, Gregory S. Hamilton, Solomon H. Snyder