Patents by Inventor Joseph W. Epstein

Joseph W. Epstein 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: 20210023049
    Abstract: The invention provides novel, multiply-substituted 1-aryl-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexanes, and related processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds, as well as compositions and methods employing these compounds for the treatment and/or prevention of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, including depression and anxiety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Phil SKOLNICK, Anthony BASILE, Zhengming CHEN, Joseph W. EPSTEIN
  • Publication number: 20190070148
    Abstract: The invention provides novel, multiply-substituted 1-aryl-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexanes, and related processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds, as well as compositions and methods employing these compounds for the treatment and/or prevention of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, including depression and anxiety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Phil SKOLNICK, Anthony BASILE, Zhengming CHEN, Joseph W. EPSTEIN
  • Patent number: 10039746
    Abstract: The invention provides novel, multiply-substituted 1-aryl-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexanes, and related processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds, as well as compositions and methods employing these compounds for the treatment and/or prevention of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, including depression and anxiety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: OTSUKA AMERICA PHARMACEUTICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Phil Skolnick, Anthony Basile, Zhengming Chen, Joseph W. Epstein
  • Publication number: 20180000777
    Abstract: The invention provides novel, multiply-substituted 1-aryl-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexanes, and related processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds, as well as compositions and methods employing these compounds for the treatment and/or prevention of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, including depression and anxiety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Phil SKOLNICK, Anthony BASILE, Zhengming CHEN, Joseph W. EPSTEIN
  • Patent number: 9737506
    Abstract: The invention provides novel, multiply-substituted 1-aryl-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexanes, and related processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds, as well as compositions and methods employing these compounds for the treatment and/or prevention of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, including depression and anxiety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: NEUROVANCE, INC.
    Inventors: Phil Skolnick, Anthony Basile, Zhengming Chen, Joseph W. Epstein
  • Publication number: 20160158197
    Abstract: The invention provides novel, multiply-substituted 1-aryl-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexanes, and related processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds, as well as compositions and methods employing these compounds for the treatment and/or prevention of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, including depression and anxiety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Phil SKOLNICK, Anthony BASILE, Zhengming CHEN, Joseph W. EPSTEIN
  • Patent number: 9205074
    Abstract: The invention provides novel, multiply-substituted 1-aryl-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexanes, and related processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds, as well as compositions and methods employing these compounds for the treatment and/or prevention of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, including depression and anxiety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Neurovance, Inc.
    Inventors: Phil Skolnick, Anthony Basile, Zhengming Chen, Joseph W. Epstein
  • Publication number: 20150148399
    Abstract: The invention provides novel, multiply-substituted 1-aryl-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexanes, and related processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds, as well as compositions and methods employing these compounds for the treatment and/or prevention of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, including depression and anxiety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Phil SKOLNICK, Anthony BASILE, Zhengming CHEN, Joseph W. Epstein
  • Patent number: 8877798
    Abstract: The invention provides novel, multiply-substituted 1-aryl-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexanes, and related processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds, as well as compositions and methods employing these compounds for the treatment and/or prevention of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, including depression and anxiety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Neurovance, Inc.
    Inventors: Phil Skolnick, Anthony Basile, Zhengming Chen, Joseph W. Epstein
  • Publication number: 20130345439
    Abstract: The invention provides novel, multiply-substituted 1-aryl-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexanes, and related processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds, as well as compositions and methods employing these compounds for the treatment and/or prevention of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, including depression and anxiety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Phil SKOLNICK, Anthony Basile, Zhengming Chen, Joseph W. Epstein
  • Patent number: 8461196
    Abstract: The invention provides novel, multiply-substituted 1-aryl-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexanes, and related processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds, as well as compositions and methods employing these compounds for the treatment and/or prevention of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, including depression and anxiety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Inventors: Phil Skolnick, Anthony Basile, Zhengming Chen, Joseph W. Epstein
  • Publication number: 20120302619
    Abstract: The invention provides novel, multiply-substituted 1-aryl-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexanes, and related processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds, as well as compositions and methods employing these compounds for the treatment and/or prevention of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, including depression and anxiety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventors: Phil SKOLNICK, Anthony Basile, Zhengming Chen, Joseph W. Epstein
  • Publication number: 20090233978
    Abstract: The invention provides novel, multiply-substituted 1-aryl-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexanes, and related processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds, as well as compositions and methods employing these compounds for the treatment and/or prevention of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, including depression and anxiety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventors: Phil Skolnick, Anthony Basile, Zhengming Chen, Joseph W. Epstein
  • Publication number: 20080234354
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions and methods for the controlling appetite and weight and/or treating obesity using a (+)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane or related compound. The invention also provides novel compositions and methods for treating or preventing disorders related to or complicated by excessive body weight or obesity, including coronary heart disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, dislipidemias, gout, atherosclerosis, joint pain, sexual and fertility problems, respiratory problems, gall bladder disease, skin conditions, hypertension, diabetes, stroke, pulmonary embolism, sleep apnea, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, lower extremity venous stasis disease, gastro-esophageal reflux, urinary stress incontinence, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance and cancer. The methods and compositions of the invention may employ a (+)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventors: Arnold S. LIPPA, Joseph W. Epstein, Joseph T. Tizzano, Anthony Basile
  • Patent number: 7098229
    Abstract: The present invention relates to (+)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, compositions comprising (+)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and methods for treating of or preventing relapse of depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, or urinary incontinence in a patient comprising administering (+)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The (+)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is preferably substantially free of its corresponding (?)-enantiomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: DOV Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Inventors: Arnold S. Lippa, Joseph W. Epstein
  • Publication number: 20040132797
    Abstract: The present invention relates to (+)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, compositions comprising (+)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and methods for treating of or preventing relapse of depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, or urinary incontinence in a patient comprising administering (+)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The (+)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is preferably substantially free of its corresponding (−)-enantiomer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2004
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Arnold S Lippa, Joseph W Epstein
  • Patent number: 5932585
    Abstract: The invention is a method of treating or inhibiting neutropenia, or accelerating neutrophil recovery in a mammal in need thereof, which comprises administering to said mammal an effective amount of a compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each, independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, optionally substituted benzoyl, ##STR2## or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are methylene groups which are taken together to form a 4-7 membered saturated heterocyclic ring;R is hydroxy, 4-morpholinyl, 1H-imidazol-1 -yl, --CH(alkoxy of 1-6 carbon atoms).sub.2, .alpha.-hydroxybenzyl, or optionally substituted phenyl;R.sub.3 is hydrogen or alkyl; R.sub.4 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, or trifluoromethyl; R.sub.5 is hydrogen or alkyl; and n=1-3, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: Joseph W. Epstein, Jeremy I. Levin, James J. Gibbons, Judy Lucas
  • Patent number: 5606069
    Abstract: The invention is antiobesity/antidiabetes beta-3 agonists of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Ar, X, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, Y and n are as defined in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1997
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: Joseph W. Epstein, Gary H. Birnberg, Minu D. Dutia, Thomas H. Claus, Elwood E. Largis
  • Patent number: 5594027
    Abstract: The invention is antiobesity/antidiabetic/beta-3 agonists of the formula ##STR1## wherein the substituents R.sub.o, R.sub.1, R.sub.4, R.sub.4 ', R.sub.5, R.sub.6 or n are as defined in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1997
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: Joseph W. Epstein, Gary H. Birnberg, Gary E. Walker, Minu D. Dutia, Jonathan D. Bloom
  • Patent number: 5510376
    Abstract: The invention is antiobesity/antidiabetic/beta-3 agonists of the formula ##STR1## wherein the substituents R.sub.o, R.sub.1, R.sub.4, R.sub.4 ', R.sub.5, R.sub.6 or n are as defined in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1996
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: Joseph W. Epstein, Gary H. Birnberg, Gary E. Walker, Minu D. Dutia, Jonathan D. Bloom