Patents by Inventor Joseph Vacca

Joseph Vacca 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: 9988375
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to therapeutics targeting the bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis, including its protease Lysine gingipain (Kgp), and their use for the treatment of disorders associated with P. gingivalis infection, including brain disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. In certain embodiments, the invention provides compounds according to Formula I, as described herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: CORTEXYME, INC.
    Inventors: Andrei Konradi, Stephen S. Dominy, Casey Crawford Lynch, Craig Coburn, Joseph Vacca
  • Publication number: 20170349537
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to therapeutics targeting the bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis, including its protease Lysine gingipain (Kgp), and their use for the treatment of disorders associated with P. gingivalis infection, including brain disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. In certain embodiments, the invention provides compounds according to Formula I, as described herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: Cortexyme, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrei Konradi, Stephen S. Dominy, Casey Crawford Lynch, Craig Coburn, Joseph Vacca
  • Patent number: 9758473
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to therapeutics targeting the bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis, including its protease Lysine gingipain (Kgp), and their use for the treatment of disorders associated with P. gingivalis infection, including brain disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. In certain embodiments, the invention provides compounds according to Formula I, as described herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: CORTEXYME, INC.
    Inventors: Andrei Konradi, Stephen S. Dominy, Casey Crawford Lynch, Craig Coburn, Joseph Vacca
  • Patent number: 9718808
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I) and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are inhibitors of the ROMK (Kir1.1) channel. The compounds may be used as diuretic and/or natriuretic agents and for the therapy and prophylaxis of medical conditions including cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, heart failure and chronic kidney disease and conditions associated with excessive salt and water retention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Dipshikha Biswas, Fa-Xiang Ding, Shuzhi Dong, Xin Gu, Jinlong Jiang, Alexander Pasternak, Takao Suzuki, Joseph Vacca, Shouning Xu
  • Publication number: 20170037037
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I) and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are inhibitors of the ROMK (Kir1.1) channel. The compounds may be used as diuretic and/or natriuretic agents and for the therapy and prophylaxis of medical conditions including cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, heart failure and chronic kidney disease and conditions associated with excessive salt and water retention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Dipshikha Biswas, Fa-Xiang Ding, Shuzhi Dong, Xin Gu, Jinlong Jiang, Alexander Pasternak, Takao Suzuki, Joseph Vacca, Shouning Xu
  • Publication number: 20160096830
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to therapeutics targeting the bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis, including its protease Lysine gingipain (Kgp), and their use for the treatment of disorders associated with P. gingivalis infection, including brain disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. In certain embodiments, the invention provides compounds according to Formula I, as described herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Applicant: Cortexyme, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrei KONRADI, Stephen S. DOMINY, Casey CRAWFORD LYNCH, Craig COBURN, Joseph VACCA
  • Publication number: 20150206147
    Abstract: A system and method for providing card verification values for card-not-present transactions is described. In one example, a user's computing device stores single-use CVVs to be provided from a secure wallet. The secure wallet may be software running on the user's computing device. Alternatively, it may be an external device connectable to the user's computing device, which accesses the external device to obtain the single-use CVV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Stanfield, Joseph Vacca, Dawn Kresslein
  • Patent number: 8567670
    Abstract: A system and method for providing card verification values for card-not-present transactions is described. In one example, a user's computing device stores single-use CVVs to be provided from a secure wallet. The secure wallet may be software running on the user's computing device. Alternatively, it may be an external device connectable to the user's computing device, which accesses the external device to obtain the single-use CVV.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Intersections Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Stanfield, George Tsantes, Joseph Vacca
  • Publication number: 20100258625
    Abstract: A system and method for providing card verification values for card-not-present transactions is described. In one example, a user's computing device stores single-use CVVs to be provided from a secure wallet. The secure wallet may be software running on the user's computing device. Alternatively, it may be an external device connectable to the user's computing device, which accesses the external device to obtain the single-use CVV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: INTERSECTIONS INC.
    Inventors: Michael Stanfield, George Tsantes, Joseph Vacca
  • Publication number: 20080015233
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to 2,4,6-substituted pyridyl derivative compounds which are inhibitors of the beta-secretase enzyme and that are useful in the treatment of diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the treatment of such diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2005
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventors: James Barrow, Georgia McGaughey, Philippe Nantermet, Hemaka Rajapakse, Harold Selnick, Shaun Stauffer, Joseph Vacca, Shawn Stachel, Craig Coburn, Matthew Stanton
  • Publication number: 20070293497
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to 2,3,4,6-substituted pyridyl derivative compounds which are inhibitors of the beta-secretase enzyme and that are useful in the treatment of diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the treatment of such diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Philippe Nantermet, Hemaka Rajapakse, Harold Selnick, James Barrow, Shaun Stauffer, Joseph Vacca, Keith Moore, Shawn Stachel, Mattahew Stanton
  • Publication number: 20070254958
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to phenyl carboxamide compounds which are inhibitors of the beta-secretase enzyme and that are useful in the treatment of diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the treatment of such diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2005
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Inventors: Craig Coburn, Thomas Steele, Joseph Vacca, David Annis Jr, Gergely Makara, Huw Nash, Praveen Tadikonda, Tong Wang
  • Publication number: 20070155744
    Abstract: N-Benzyl-dihydroxypyridine carboxamide compounds are inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication. In one embodiment, the dihydroxypyridine carboxamides are of Formula (I) wherein Q is Formula (II) or Formula (III); T is Formula (IV); and R1, R2, X1,X2,X3, and Y1 are defined herein. The compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prevention, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Applicants: ISTITUTO DI RICERCHE DI BIOLOGIA MOLECOLARE P, ANGELETTI S.P.A., MERCK & CO., INC.
    Inventors: Philip Jones, Peter Williams, Matthew Morrissette, Michelle Kuo, Joseph Vacca
  • Publication number: 20070037784
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of formula I which are inhibitors of the beta-secretase enzyme and that are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2004
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Inventors: Craig Coburn, Shawn Stachel, Joseph Vacca
  • Publication number: 20070027071
    Abstract: The present invention relates to macrocyclic compounds of formula (I) that are useful as inhibitors of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS3 protease, their synthesis, and their use for treating or preventing HCV infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: M. Holloway, Nigel Liverton, Steven Ludmerer, John McCauley, David Olsen, Michael Rudd, Joseph Vacca, Charles McIntyre
  • Publication number: 20060264416
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula (I) which are inhibitors of the beta-secretase enzyme and that are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventors: Craig Coburn, Shawn Stachel, Joseph Vacca
  • Publication number: 20060161020
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which are inhibitors of the beta-secretase enzyme and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the treatment of such diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventors: Craig Coburn, Shawn Stachel, Joseph Vacca
  • Publication number: 20060058278
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of formula (I) which are inhibitors of the beta-secretase enzyme and that are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme in involved, such as Alzheimer's disease. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2004
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Inventors: Craig Coburn, Shawn Stachel, Joseph Vacca
  • Publication number: 20060052615
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula (I) which are inhibitors of the beta-secretase enzyme and that are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: Craig Coburn, Shawn Stachel, Joseph Vacca