Patents by Inventor Karl Schoenafinger

Karl Schoenafinger 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: 20080090869
    Abstract: The present invention comprises the use of amino-carbonyl-substituted 8-N-benzimidazoles compounds of formula I wherein R3, R4-R5, R11 and R20-R21 are hereinafter defined which display a therapeutically utilizable blood sugar-lowering action. These compounds are intended to be particularly suitable in the treatment of diabetes, carbohydrate and lipid metabolic disorders and other blood sugar complications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS
    Inventors: Elisabeth DEFOSSA, Karl SCHOENAFINGER, Gerhard JAEHNE, Christian BUNING, Georg TSCHANK, Ulrich WERNER
  • Publication number: 20080090889
    Abstract: The present invention comprises the substituted 2-aminoalkylthiobenzimidazoles of formula I wherein R1-R5 and R11-R16 are hereinafter defined. These compounds, their derivatives and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are useful in the reduction of elevated blood sugar levels and are therefore useful in the treatment of hyperglycemia, diabetes, atherosclerosis and other blood sugar disorders. These compounds are particularly suitable in the treatment of type-2 diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS
    Inventors: Elisabeth DEFOSSA, Karl SCHOENAFINGER, Gerhard JAEHNE, Christian BUNING, Georg TSCHANK, Ulrich WERNER
  • Publication number: 20080090870
    Abstract: The present invention comprises the use of amino-substituted 8-N-benzimidazoles compounds of formula I wherein R3, R4-R5, R11 and R20-R21 are hereinafter defined which display a therapeutically utilizable blood sugar-lowering action. These compounds are intended to be particularly suitable in the treatment of diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS
    Inventors: Elisabeth DEFOSSA, Karl SCHOENAFINGER, Gerhard JAEHNE, Christian BUNING, Georg TSCHANK, Ulrich WERNER
  • Patent number: 7351703
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I in which A1, A2, R2 and R3 have the meanings indicated in the claims, which are valuable pharmaceutical active compounds for the therapy and prophylaxis of diseases, for example of cardiovascular disorders such as high blood pressure, angina pectoris, cardiac insufficiency, thromboses or atherosclerosis. The compounds of the formula I have the ability to modulate the endogenous production of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) and are generally suitable for the therapy and prophylaxis of disease states which are associated with a disturbed cGMP balance. The invention relates to the use of compounds of the formula I for the therapy and prophylaxis of the designated disease states and for the production of pharmaceuticals therefor, novel compounds of the formula I, pharmaceutical preparations comprising them and processes for their preparation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Ursula Schindler, Karl Schoenafinger, Hartmut Strobel
  • Publication number: 20080069851
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the general formula (I), with the definitions of the substituents R1 to R5, A and X being detailed in the text, and to their physiologically tolerated salts, to processes for preparing these compounds and to the use thereof as inhibitors of hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Karl SCHOENAFINGER, Stefan PETRY, Guenter MUELLER, Karl-Heinz BARINGHAUS
  • Publication number: 20080033042
    Abstract: The invention relates to urea- and urethane-substituted acylureas and to their physiologically tolerated salts and physiologically functional derivatives. In particular, the invention relates to the compounds of the formula I wherein the radicals have meanings described herein, and to their physiologically tolerated salts and to processes for their preparation. The compounds are suitable for example as antidiabetics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Elisabeth Defossa, Dieter Kadereit, Thomas Klabunde, Hans-Joerg Burger, Andreas Herling, Karl-Ulrich Wendt, Erich Von Roedern, Karl Schoenafinger
  • Patent number: 7326789
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I wherein A1, A2, R1, R2, R3, X and n are as defined in the claims, which are valuable pharmaceutically active compounds for the therapy and prophylaxis of diseases, for example of cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, angina pectoris, cardiac insufficiency, thromboses or atherosclerosis. The compounds of the formula I are capable of modulating the body's production of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) and are generally suitable for the therapy and prophylaxis of diseases which are associated with a disturbed cGMP balance. The invention furthermore relates to processes for preparing compounds of the formula I, to their use for the therapy and prophylaxis of the abovementioned diseases and for preparing pharmaceuticals for this purpose, and to pharmaceutical preparations which comprise compounds of the formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Ursula Schindler, Karl Schönafinger, Hartmut Strobel
  • Publication number: 20070299090
    Abstract: Compounds for the treatment of elevated blood glucose levels and the physiological and metabolic disorders arising therefrom are disclosed which are inhibitors of the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DDP-IV) and comprise novel substituted bicyclic 8-pyrrolidinoxanthines of formula I and their derivatives: wherein the various R-groups are defined herein. These compounds may be combined with other secondary active compounds which also are effective in the treatment of said disorders and the disease states or physiological manifestations arising therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2007
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Karl Schoenafinger, Gerhard Jaehne, Elisabeth Defossa, Christian Buning, Georg Tschank, Ulrich Werner
  • Patent number: 7309701
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pyridazinone derivatives of the general formula (I) wherein A is A1 or A2; R is unsubstituted or at least monosubstituted C1-C10-alkyl, aryl, aryl-(C1-C10-alkyl)-, heteroaryl, heteroaryl-(C1-C10-alkyl)-, heterocyclyl, heterocyclyl-(C1-C10-alkyl)-, C3-C10-cycloalkyl, polycycloalkyl, C2-C10-alkenyl or C2-C10-alkinyl and Ar is unsubstituted or at least monosubstituted aryl or heteroaryl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Swen Hölder, Thorsten Naumann, Karl Schönafinger, David William Will, Hans Matter, Günther Müller, Dominique Le Suisse, Bernard Baudoin, Thomas Rooney, Franck Halley, Gilles Tiraboschi
  • Patent number: 7300950
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrazole derivatives of the formula I, their preparation and their use in pharmaceuticals: in which X, R1, R1a, R2, R3, R4 and n are as defined in the claims, which are useful pharmaceutically active compounds for the therapy and prophylaxis of illnesses, for example of cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, angina pectoris, cardiac insufficiency, thromboses or atherosclerosis. The compounds of the formula I are capable of modulating the body's production of cyclic guanosine monophosphate “cGMP” and are generally suitable for the therapy and prophylaxis of illnesses which are associated with a disturbed cGMP balance. The invention furthermore relates to processes for preparing compounds of the formula I, to their use for the therapy and prophylaxis of the abovementioned illnesses and for preparing pharmaceuticals for this purpose, and also to pharmaceutical preparations which comprise the compounds of the formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Aventis Pharma Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Ursula Schindler, Karl Schönafinger, Hartmut Strobel
  • Publication number: 20070265284
    Abstract: The invention 8-aminothioxanthines and the derivatives of formula I wherein the various R groups and substituents are comprised of a number of different (C1-C10)-alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, alkene, alkyne, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Karl Schoenafinger, Gerhard Jaehne, Elisabeth Defossa, Guenter Billen, Christian Buning, Georg Tschank, Ulrich Werner
  • Publication number: 20070259870
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds according to the general formula (I), where the definitions of the substituents X, R1 and R2 are detailed in the description, as well as their physiologically acceptable salts and solvate, methods for producing these compounds and their use as pharmaceuticals. These compounds are kinase inhibitors, in particular inhibitors of the kinase CDK2 (cyclin-dependent kinase 2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2006
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Applicant: Aventis Pharma S.A.
    Inventors: Swen HOELDER, Gunter Muller, Karl Schoenafinger, David Will, Hans Matter, Martin Bossart, Cecile Combeau, Christine Delaisi, Ingrid Sassoon, Anke Steinmetz, Didier Bernard
  • Patent number: 7262220
    Abstract: The invention relates to urea- and urethane-substituted acylureas and to their physiologically tolerated salts and physiologically functional derivatives. In particular, the invention relates to the compounds of the formula I wherein the radicals have meanings described herein, and to their physiologically tolerated salts and to processes for their preparation. The compounds are suitable for example as antidiabetics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Elisabeth Defossa, Dieter Kadereit, Thomas Klabunde, Hans-Joerg Burger, Andreas Herling, Karl-Ulrich Wendt, Erich Von Roedern, Karl Schoenafinger
  • Publication number: 20070197563
    Abstract: The present invention involves substituted bicyclic 8-pyrrolidinoxanthines and their derivatives of formula I: wherein the various R groups are defined herein. The present invention also comprises pharmaceutical compositions comprising them as well as processes for the preparation of these compounds and methods for the treatment of metabolic disorders such as type-2 diabetes, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, arteriosclerosis diseases and the like through the administration of said compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Karl SCHOENAFINGER, Gerhard JAEHNE, Elisabeth DEFOSSA, Lothar SCHWINK, Holger WAGNER, Christian BUNING, Georg TSCHANK, Ulrich WERNER
  • Publication number: 20070173503
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the general formula (I), where the definition of the substituents A, B, D, E, R1 and R2 are detailed in the description, and the physiologically tolerated salts thereof, a process for the preparation of these compounds and their use as pharmaceuticals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Applicant: Aventis Pharma S.A.
    Inventors: Swen Hoelder, Karl Schoenafinger, David Will, Hans Matter, Gunter Muller, Cecile Combeau, Christine Delaisi, Anke Steinmetz, Ingrid Sassoon
  • Publication number: 20070167468
    Abstract: Compounds for the treatment of elevated blood glucose levels and the physiological and metabolic disorders arising therefrom are disclosed and comprise novel substituted bicyclic 8-pyrrolidinoxanthines and their derivatives of formula l: wherein the various R groups are hereinafter defined. The present invention also comprises pharmaceutical compositions comprising them as well as processes for the preparation of these compounds. Particular blood glucose disorders treatable thereby include type-2 diabetes, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, arteriosclerotic diseases and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Karl SCHOENAFINGER, Gerhard JAEHNE, Elisabeth DEFOSSA, Lothar SCHWINK, Holger WAGNER, Christian BUNING, Georg TSCHANK, Ulrich WERNER
  • Patent number: 7223796
    Abstract: The invention relates to acyl-4-carboxyphenylurea derivatives and to their physiologically tolerated salts and physiologically functional derivatives. The invention particularly relates to compounds of formula I, in which the radicals have the given meanings described herein, and to their physiologically tolerated salts and processes for preparing them. The compounds are, for example, suitable for use as antidiabetics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Sanofi-aventis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Elisabeth Defossa, Dieter Kadereit, Karl Schoenafinger, Thomas Klabunde, Hans-Joerg Burger, Andreas Herling, Karl-Ulrich Wendt, Erich Von Roedern, Alfons Enhsen, Joerg Rieke-Zapp
  • Publication number: 20070088041
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds according to the general formula (I), with the definitions of the substituents X, R1 and R2 given below in the text, as well as their physiologically acceptable salts, methods for producing these compounds and their use as pharmaceuticals. These compounds are kinase inhibitors, in particular inhibitors of the kinase GSK-3?(glycogen synthase kinase-3?).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Applicant: Sanofi-aventis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Swen Hoelder, Karl Schoenafinger, David Will, Hans Matter, Guenter Mueller, Martin Bossart
  • Publication number: 20070088083
    Abstract: The invention relates to acyl-carboxyphenylurea derivatives and to their physiologically tolerated salts and physiologically functional derivatives. Compounds of the formula I, in which the radicals have the stated meanings, and the physiological tolerated salts thereof and processes for preparing them are described. The compounds are suitable for example for the treatment of type II diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Applicant: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Elisabeth DeFossa, Dieter Kadereit, Thomas Klabunde, Hans-Joerg Burger, Andreas Herling, Karl-Ulrich Wendt, Erich Von Roedern, Karl Schoenafinger, Alfons Enhsen
  • Publication number: 20070072866
    Abstract: The present invention relates to kinase inhibitor compounds and derivatives thereof as well as compositions comprising them for the treatment of neurological disorders such as Alzheimers' disease, Parkinsons' disease, obesity, hypertension and the like. These pyridazinone derivatives particularly inhibit the metabolic activity of glycogen synthase kinase —3? (GSK-3?) which is believed to cause the neurodegeneration that results in these diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Karl SCHOENAFINGER, Swen HOELDER, David William WILL, Hans MATTER, Guenther MUELLER, Martin BOSSART