Patents by Inventor Karen A. Williams

Karen A. Williams 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: 7678813
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel class of azadecalin compounds and methods of using the compounds as glucocorticoid receptor modulators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Corcept Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robin D. Clark, Nicholas C. Ray, Paul Blaney, Christopher Hurley, Hazel Hunt, David Clark, Karen Williams
  • Publication number: 20100010034
    Abstract: The following compounds are CRTH2 antagonists, useful in treatment of respiratory disease: [3-(2,4-dichlorophenylsulfanyl)-6-fluoro-2-methylindolizin-1-yl]acetic acid, [6-fluoro-3-(2-fluoro-4-methanesulfonylphenylsulfanyl)-2-methylindolizin-1-yl]acetic acid, [6-fluoro-3-(4-methanesulfonyl-2-trifluoromethylphenylsulfanyl)-2-methylindolizin-1-yl]acetic acid, (R)-2-[6-fluoro-3-(4-methanesulfonylphenylsulfanyl)-2-methylindolizin-1-yl]propionic acid, [3-(4-ethanesulfonylphenylsulfanyl)-6-fluoro-2-methylindolizin-1-yl]acetic acid, (S)-2-[6-fluoro-3-(4-methanesulfonylphenylsulfanyl)-2-methylindolizin-1-yl]propionic acid, ethanesulfonylaminobenzenesulfonyl)-6-fluoro-2-methyiindolizin-1-yl]acetic acid, [7-chloro-6-fluoro-3-(4-methanesulfonylphenylsulfanyl)-2-methylindolizin-1-yl]acetic acid, [3-(2-chloro-4-methanesulfonylphenylsulfanyl)-7-cyano-2-methylindolizin-1-yl]acetic acid, [6-cyano-3-(4-methanesulfonylbenzyl)-2-methylindolizin-1-yl]acetic acid, [3-(4-chlorobenzyl)-7-cyano-2-methylindolizin-1-yl]acetic acid, [6-
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: George Hynd, Nicholas Charles Ray, Harry Finch, David Middlemiss, Michael Colin Cramp, Paul Matthew Blaney, Karen Williams, Yann Griffon, Trevor Keith Harrison, Peter Crackett
  • Publication number: 20090275600
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel class of modified pyrimidine compounds and compositions and methods of using the compounds as glucocorticoid receptor modulators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: Corcept Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robin D. Clark, Nicolas C. Ray, Karen Williams, Peter H. Cracket, Gwen Hickin, David A. Clark
  • Patent number: 7576076
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having the formula: wherein, n and m are 1; X1 and X2 are O; R1 is a member selected from unsubstituted phenyl and substituted phenyl; R2 is a member selected from hydrogen, —CN, —OR2A, -L2A—C(O)R2B, -L2B—S(O)2R2C; R3 is a member selected from unsubstituted benzyl and substituted benzyl; R4 is a member selected from hydrogen and substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, wherein if R4 is methyl, then -L1-R1 is not benzyl or —C(O)—O—CH2—CH3; and L1 is a bond; and compositions and methods of using the compounds as glucocorticoid receptor modulators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Corcept Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robin D. Clark, Nicolas C. Ray, Karen Williams, Peter H. Crackett, Gwen Hickin, David A. Clark
  • Publication number: 20090163534
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are ligands of the CRTH2 receptor and are useful in the treatment of respiratory disease: Formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 each independently are hydrogen, C1C6alkyl, fully or partially fluorinated C1C6alkyl, halo, —S(O)nR10, —SO2N(R10)2, —N(R10)2, —C(O)N(R10)2, —NR10C(O)R9, —CO2R10, —C(O)R9, —NO2, —CN or —OR11; wherein each R9 is independently C1C6alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl; R10 is independently hydrogen, C1C6alkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl; R11 is hydrogen, C1C6alkyl, fully or partially fluorinated C1C6alkyl or a group —SO2R9; n is 0, 1 or 2; R5 is C1C6alkyl, fully or partially fluorinated C1C6alkyl. C1C6alkenyl, C1C6alkynyl, optionally substituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl; R6 is hydrogen, C1C6alkyl or fully or partially fluorinated C1C6alkyl; R7 and R5 are independently hydrogen or C1C6alkyl, or R7 and R5 together with the atom to which they are attached form a cycloalkyl group; and X is —CHR6—, —S(O)n—, —NR6SO2— or —SO2NR6— wherein n is 0, 1 or 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: George Hynd, Nicholas Charles Ray, Harry Finch, David Middlemiss, Michael Colin Cramp, Paul Matthew Blaney, Karen Williams, Yan Griffon, Trevor Keith Harrison, Peter Crackett
  • Patent number: 7511155
    Abstract: A matched set of fluorescent dyes is provided, wherein each dye of the set is capable of covalent attachment to a protein and wherein each of the dyes has a molecular structure and a charge that is matched one with the other, such that relative electrophoretic mobility of a protein labeled with one dye of the set is the same as the electrophoretic mobility of the protein labeled with a different dye of the set. The matched set comprises at least two different fluorescent dyes of formula: wherein n is 1, 2, or 3; Z1 and Z2 independently represent the carbon atoms necessary to complete a phenyl or naphthyl ring system; one of groups R1 and R2 is a target bonding group; remaining group R1 or R2 is selected from —(CH2)4—W or —(CH2)r—H; group R3 is hydrogen, except when either R1 or R2 is —(CH2)r—H, in which case R3 is W; and W is selected from sulphonic acid and sulphonate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: GE Healthcare UK Limited
    Inventors: Karen Williams, Timothy Stone, Adrian Christopher Simmonds, Alison Claire Sweet, Susan Janet Fowler
  • Patent number: 7451772
    Abstract: An apparatus suitable for ultrasonically cleaning objects is disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing and a cleaning chamber within the housing. The apparatus also includes drainer that can be moved between a cleaning position in a lower region of the apparatus and a draining position in an upper region of the apparatus. The drainer is configured to engage at least a portion of the upper region of the housing to thereby position the drainer in the draining position. The apparatus also includes a transducer for transmitting ultrasonic energy into the cleaning chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Gilwil LLC
    Inventors: Nicole Gilbert, Karen Williams
  • Publication number: 20080242655
    Abstract: The invention relates to azaindolyl compounds of Formula I with anti-cancer and/or anti-inflammatory activity and more specifically to azaindolyl compounds which inhibit MEK kinase activity. The invention provides compositions and methods useful for inhibiting abnormal cell growth or treating a hyperproliferative disorder, or treating an inflammatory disease in a mammal. The invention also relates to methods of using the compounds for in vitro, in situ, and in vivo diagnosis or treatment of mammalian cells, or associated pathological conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Simon Charles Goodacre, Karen Williams, Stephen Price, Hazel Joan Dyke, John Gary Montana, Mark S. Stanley, Liang Bao, Wendy Lee
  • Publication number: 20080085886
    Abstract: The invention relates to azabenzofuranyl compounds of Formula I with anti-cancer and/or anti-inflammatory activity and more specifically to azabenzofuranyl compounds which inhibit MEK kinase activity. The invention provides compositions and methods useful for inhibiting abnormal cell growth or treating a hyperproliferative disorder, or treating an inflammatory disease in a mammal. The invention also relates to methods of using the compounds for in vitro, in situ, and in vivo diagnosis or treatment of mammalian cells, or associated pathological conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Pascal Savy, Stephen Price, Hazel Dyke, John Montana, Karen Williams, Mark Stanley, Liang Bao
  • Publication number: 20080085344
    Abstract: An orange juice beverage composition comprising orange juice and an added multivitamin and mineral component. The orange juice composition of the invention provides a delicious and refreshing way to give the body important vitamins and minerals for good health.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Applicant: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Karen Williams, Sonhee Park, Donald Striegel, Susan Roberts
  • Publication number: 20080081821
    Abstract: The invention relates to azabenzothiophenyl compounds of Formula I with anti-cancer and/or anti-inflammatory activity and more specifically to azabenzothiophenyl compounds which inhibit MEK kinase activity. The invention provides compositions and methods useful for inhibiting abnormal cell growth or treating a hyperproliferative disorder, or treating an inflammatory disease in a mammal. The invention also relates to methods of using the compounds for in vitro, in situ, and in vivo diagnosis or treatment of mammalian cells, or associated pathological conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: Pascal Savy, Stephen Price, Hazel Dyke, John Montana, Karen Williams, Mark Stanley, Liang Bao
  • Publication number: 20070281928
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel class of fused ring azadecalin compounds and methods of using the compounds as glucocorticoid receptor modulators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2005
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: Robin Clark, Nicholas Ray, Paul Blaney, Christopher Hurley, Karen Williams
  • Publication number: 20070203179
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel class of azadecalin compounds and methods of using the compounds as glucocorticoid receptor modulators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2005
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Applicant: Corcept Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robin Clark, Nicholas Ray, Paul Blaney, Christopher Hurley, Hazel Hunt, David Clark, Karen Williams
  • Publication number: 20070023064
    Abstract: An apparatus suitable for ultrasonically cleaning objects is disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing and a cleaning chamber within the housing. The apparatus also includes drainer that can be moved between a cleaning position in a lower region of the apparatus and a draining position in an upper region of the apparatus. The drainer is configured to engage at least a portion of the upper region of the housing to thereby position the drainer in the draining position. The apparatus also includes a transducer for transmitting ultrasonic energy into the cleaning chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2005
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: Nicole Gilbert, Karen Williams
  • Publication number: 20060268130
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for accomplishing in-camera stitching of a high-resolution panoramic photograph from a set of component photographs while providing a satisfactory user experience. A low-resolution panorama is stitched, and a user of the camera performs a review of the low-resolution panorama using a display comprised in the camera. During the review, a high-resolution panoramic photograph is stitched by the camera in a background process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2005
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Inventors: Karen Williams, Christopher Webb, Angelica Quintana
  • Publication number: 20060182437
    Abstract: A camera and related methodology in which a stitched panoramic image may be generated from a series of individual image frames onboard the camera and displayed on the camera display in a “real-time” environment. This allows the user to preview the completed panorama on the camera without the need to first upload the image frames onto a support computer. In this manner, the user is able to identify potential problems with the panorama and, if necessary, reacquire the individual image frames. In order to reduce the amount of onboard processor power and/or memory required, stitching may be performed on relatively lower resolution image frame files within the camera. When the preview indicates that image data for the panorama has been successfully acquired, then the full resolution image data may be uploaded to a support computer for processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventors: Karen Williams, Christopher Webb, Angelica Quintana
  • Publication number: 20060025405
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel class of modified pyrimidine compounds and compositions and methods of using the compounds as glucocorticoid receptor modulators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Applicant: Corcept Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robin Clark, Nicolas Ray, Karen Williams, Peter Crackett, Gwen Hickin, David Clark
  • Publication number: 20050233462
    Abstract: A matched set of fluorescent dyes is provided, wherein each dye of the set is capable of covalent attachment to a protein and wherein each of the dyes has a molecular structure and a charge that is matched one with the other, such that relative electrophoretic mobility of a protein labelled with one dye of the set is the same as the electrophoretic mobility of the protein labelled with a different dye of the set. The matched set comprises at least two different fluorescent dyes of formula: wherein n is 1, 2, or 3; Z1 and Z2 independently represent the carbon atoms necessary to complete a phenyl or naphthyl ring system; one of groups R1 and R2 is a target bonding group; remaining group R1 or R2 is selected from —(CH2)4—W or —(CH2)r—H; group R3 is hydrogen, except when either R1 or R2 is —(CH2)r—H, in which case R3 is W; and W is selected from sulphonic acid and sulphonate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2002
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Inventors: Karen Williams, Timothy Stone, Adrian Simmonds, Alison Sweet, Susan Fowler
  • Publication number: 20040258801
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a process and composition for determining the quantity of a vitamin added to a foodstuff such as a beverage. The process involves (a) combining a predetermined amount of a chemical marker with a composition which is a carrier in combination with a predetermined amount of a vitamin to obtain a vitamin composition; (b) adding the vitamin composition to a foodstuff to obtain a vitamin fortified beverage; (c) quantitatively determining the amount of the chemical marker in the vitamin fortified foodstuff; and (d) correlating the quantitatively determined amount of the chemical marker in the vitamin fortified foodstuff with the predetermined amount of vitamin in the vitamin composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: Alvin Ling, Alan Wyland, Karen Williams
  • Publication number: 20040242854
    Abstract: Disclosed is a capture reagent having Formula I:
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Nigel John Osborn, Karen Williams, Alison Claire Sweet