Patents by Inventor Joshua Rokach

Joshua Rokach 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: 10501414
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel pharmaceutically-useful compounds, to methods for their preparation, and to pharmaceutical compositions and therapeutic methods for treating certain conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignees: THE ROYAL INSTITUTION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF LEARNING/MCGILL UNIVERSITY, FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: William S. Powell, Joshua Rokach
  • Publication number: 20180086702
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel pharmaceutically-useful compounds, to methods for their preparation, and to pharmaceutical compositions and therapeutic methods for treating certain conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Applicants: THE ROYAL INSTITUTION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF LEARNING/MCGILL UNIVERSITY, FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: William S. POWELL, Joshua ROKACH
  • Patent number: 9464048
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pharmaceutically-useful compounds which are antagonists of the 5-oxo-ETE receptors, such as the OXE receptor. These compounds have use as therapeutic and/or prophylactic agents for diseases characterized by tissue eosinophilia, such as inflammatory conditions including respiratory diseases. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions, to the use of such compounds and compositions as medicaments, and to therapeutic methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignees: Florida Institute of Technology, The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning/McGill University
    Inventors: William S. Powell, Joshua Rokach
  • Publication number: 20140323535
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pharmaceutically-useful compounds which are antagonists of the 5-oxo-ETE receptors, such as the OXE receptor. These compounds have use as therapeutic and/or prophylactic agents for diseases characterized by tissue eosinophilia, such as inflammatory conditions including respiratory diseases. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions, to the use of such compounds and compositions as medicaments, and to therapeutic methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicants: THE ROYAL INSTITUTION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF LEARNING/MCGILL UNIVERSITY, FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: William S. POWELL, Joshua ROKACH
  • Patent number: 8809382
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pharmaceutically-useful compounds which are antagonists of the 5-oxo-ETE receptors, such as the OXE receptor. These compounds have use as therapeutic and/or prophylactic agents for diseases characterized by tissue eosinophilia, such as inflammatory conditions including respiratory diseases. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions, to the use of such compounds and compositions as medicaments, and to therapeutic methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignees: The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning/McGill University, Florida Institute of Technology
    Inventors: William S. Powell, Joshua Rokach
  • Publication number: 20120122942
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pharmaceutically-useful compounds which are antagonists of the 5-oxo-ETE receptors, such as the OXE receptor. These compounds have use as therapeutic and/or prophylactic agents for diseases characterized by tissue eosinophilia, such as inflammatory conditions including respiratory diseases. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions, to the use of such compounds and compositions as medicaments, and to therapeutic methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: William S. Powell, Joshua Rokach
  • Publication number: 20040203045
    Abstract: The invention includes methods useful for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and the evaluation of enhanced levels of lipid peroxidation in a mammal. The methods utilize isoprostanes as sensitive and stable molecular markers for lipid peroxidation in a mammal. Methods of identifying compounds useful for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease or for reducing levels of lipid peroxidation in a mammal are also included. The invention also includes kits useful for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and for the evaluation of levels of lipid peroxidation in a mammal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Garret A. Fitzgerald, Joshua Rokach, Domenico Pratico, John O. Trojanowski
  • Patent number: 6727075
    Abstract: The invention includes methods useful for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and the evaluation of enhanced levels of lipid peroxidation in a mammal. The methods utilize isoprostanes as sensitive and stable molecular markers for lipid peroxidation in a mammal. Methods of identifying compounds useful for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease or for reducing levels of lipid peroxidation in a mammal are also included. The invention also includes kits useful for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and for the evaluation of levels of lipid peroxidation in a mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignees: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, Florida Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Garret A. Fitzgerald, Joshua Rokach, Domenico Pratico, John Q. Trojanowski
  • Publication number: 20020072083
    Abstract: The invention includes methods useful for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and the evaluation of enhanced levels of lipid peroxidation in a mammal. The methods utilize isoprostanes as sensitive and stable molecular markers for lipid peroxidation in a mammal. Methods of identifying compounds useful for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease or for reducing levels of lipid peroxidation in a mammal are also included. The invention also includes kits useful for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and for the evaluation of levels of lipid peroxidation in a mammal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventors: Garret A. Fitzgerald, Joshua Rokach, Domenico Pratico, John Q. Trojanowski
  • Patent number: 5135940
    Abstract: Compounds of the Formulae: ##STR1## are antagonists of leukotrienes of C.sub.4, D.sub.4 and E.sub.4, the slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis. These compounds are useful as anti-asthmatic, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, and cytoprotective agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1992
    Assignee: Merck Frosst Canada, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrice C. Belanger, Joshua Rokach, Rejean Fortin, Christiane Yoakim, Yvan Guindon
  • Patent number: 5091533
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## where R.sup.2 contains certain aryls or heteroaryls are effective leukotriene inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1992
    Assignee: Merck Frosst Canada, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrice C. Belanger, Claude Dufresne, Brian Fitzsimmons, deceased, Maryann Fitzsimmons, Heir, Yvan Guindon, Cheuk K. Lau, Joshua Rokach, John Schiegetz, Michel Therien, Robert N. Young
  • Patent number: 5087638
    Abstract: Benzofuran derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are disclosed. These compounds are useful as inhibitors of mammalian leukotriene biosynthesis. As such, these compounds are useful therapeutic agents for treating allergic conditions, asthma, cardiovascular disorders, inflammation. The compounds are also useful as analgesics and as cytoprotective agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1992
    Assignee: Merck Frosst Canada, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrice C. Belanger, John Scheigetz, Joshua Rokach
  • Patent number: 5017583
    Abstract: Compounds of the Formula I: ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are leukotriene antagonists. These compounds inhibit SRS-A and leukotriene synthesis and are antagonists of SRS-A and are thus useful in the treatment of asthma, allergic disorders, inflammation, skin diseases and certain cardiovascular disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1991
    Assignee: Merck Frosst Canada, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert N. Young, Joshua Rokach, Haydn R. Williams, Masatoshi Kakushima, Yvan Guindon
  • Patent number: 4983628
    Abstract: Compounds having the formula: ##STR1## are antagonists of leukotrienes of C.sub.4, D.sub.4 and E.sub.4, the slow reaction substance of anaphylaxis. These compounds are useful as anti-asthmatic, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1991
    Assignee: Merck Frosst Canada, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Frenette, Joshua Rokach, Masatoshi Kakushima, Robert N. Young
  • Patent number: 4968821
    Abstract: 4,7-Benzofurandione derivatives of Formula I, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treatment are disclosed. These compounds are useful as inhibitors of mammalian leukotriene biosynthesis. As such, these compounds are useful therapeutic agents for treating allergic conditions, asthma, cardiovascular disorders, inflammation, psoriasis and allergic conjunctivitis. The compounds are also useful as analgesics and as cytoprotective agents. Also disclosed are novel intermediates useful for the preparation of the 4,7-benzofurandiones of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1990
    Assignee: Merck Frosst Canada, Inc.
    Inventors: Julian Adams, Yvan Guindon, Patrice C. Belanger, Michel L. Belley, Joshua Rokach
  • Patent number: 4954638
    Abstract: Leukotrienes may be conjugated with various proteins such as Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) and Hemocyanin from Giant Keyhole Limpets (KLH) using 1,5-difluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene or 6-N-maleimidohexanoic acid chloride as coupling agents.These conjugates are useful as reagents in a newly developed immunoassay for leukotrienes, as well as having potential utility as chemical immunotherapeutic agents in the treatment of various allergic and chronic inflammatory diseases of the skin, lung, and airways, including asthma, allergic rhinitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and skin diseases such as psoriasis and eczema.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1990
    Assignees: Merck Frosst Canada, Inc., Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Robert N. Young, Joshua Rokach, Edward C. Hayes
  • Patent number: 4939145
    Abstract: Phenothiazone derivatives and analogs thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are disclosed. These compounds are useful as inhibitors of mammalian leukotriene biosynthesis. As such, these compounds are useful therapeutic agents for treating allergic conditions, asthma, cardiovascular disorders and inflammation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1990
    Assignee: Merck Frosst Canada, Inc.
    Inventors: Cheuk K. Lau, Joshua Rokach, Christiane Yoakim, Rejean Fortin, Yvan Guindon
  • Patent number: 4876246
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions containing a compound of Formula I: ##STR1## wherein X is O, S, SO or SO.sub.2 and R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 may be positioned anywhere on the structure, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof and certain novel benzo[a]phenothiazines, which compositions and compounds are useful in treating allergic conditions, asthma, cardiovascular disorders, inflammation and pain and are useful as cytoprotective agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1989
    Assignee: Merck Frosst Canada, Inc.
    Inventors: Yvan Guindon, Yves Girard, Cheuk K. Lau, Rejean Fortin, Joshua Rokach, Christiane Yoakim
  • Patent number: 4871756
    Abstract: Compounds having the formula: ##STR1## are antagonists of leukotrienes of C.sub.4, D.sub.4, E.sub.4 and the slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis.As such, these compounds will be useful as anti-asthmatic, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1989
    Assignee: Merck Frosst Canada, Inc.
    Inventors: John Gillard, Joshua Rokach, Patrice C. Belanger
  • Patent number: 4863958
    Abstract: Benzofuran derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are disclosed. These compounds are useful as inhibitors of mammalian leukotriene biosynthesis. As such, these compounds are useful therapeutic agents for treating allergic conditions, asthma, cardiovascular disorders, inflammation. The compounds ar also useful as analgesics and as cytoprotective agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1989
    Assignee: Merck Frosst Canada, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrice C. Belanger, John Scheigetz, Joshua Rokach