Patents by Inventor Keith B. Pfister

Keith B. Pfister 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: 20100121052
    Abstract: The invention provides novel compounds that are inhibitors of PDK1. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, and methods of treating proliferative diseases, such as cancers, with the compounds or compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: Rama Jain, Xiaodong Lin, Simon C. Ng, Keith B. Pfister, Savithri Ramurthy, Alice Rico, Sharadha Subramanian, Xiaojing Michael Wang
  • Patent number: 7671049
    Abstract: New pyrrole based compounds, compositions and methods of inhibiting the activity of glycogen synthase kinase (GSK3) in vitro and of treatment of GSK3 mediated disorders in vivo are provided. The methods, compounds and compositions of the invention may be employed alone, or in combination with other pharmacologically active agents in the treatment of disorders mediated by GSK3 activity, such as diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, obesity, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, essential hypertension, polycystic ovary syndrome, syndrome X, ischemia, traumatic brain injury, bipolar disorder, immunodeficiency or cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Manoj C. Desai, Simon Ng, Zhi-Jie Ni, Keith B. Pfister, Savithri Ramurthy, Sharadha Subramanian, Allan S. Wagman
  • Publication number: 20100048561
    Abstract: The invention provides quinazoline compounds that are inhibitors of PDK1. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, and methods of treating proliferative diseases, such as cancers, with the compounds or compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: NOVARTIS VACCINES & DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Savithri Ramurthy, Xiaodong Lin, Sharadha Subramanian, Alice C. Rico, Xiaojing M. Wang, Rama Jain, Jeremy M. Murray, Steven E. Basham, Robert L. Warne, Wei Shu, Yasheen Zhou, Jeffrey Dove, Mina Aikawa, Payman Amiri, Weibo Wang, Johanna M. Jansen, Allan S. Wagman, Keith B. Pfister, Simon Ng
  • Publication number: 20100048547
    Abstract: Phosphatidylinositol (PI) 3-kinase inhibitor compounds, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and prodrugs thereof; compositions of the new compounds, either alone or in combination with at least one additional therapeutic agent, with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; and uses of the new compounds, either alone or in combination with at least one additional therapeutic agent, in the prophylaxis or treatment of diseases characterized by the abnormal activity of growth factors, protein serine/threonine kinases, and phospholipid kinases, including proliferative diseases, inflammatory and obstructive airways diseases, allergic conditions, autoimmune and cardiovascular diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Gordana Atallah, Sarah Bartulis, Matthew Burger, Hanne Merritt, Simon Ng, Zhi-Jie Ni, Sabina Pecchi, Keith B. Pfister, Aaron Smith, Charles Voliva, Allan Wagman, Yanchen Zhang
  • Publication number: 20090285849
    Abstract: Novel immune potentiators, novel vaccine adjuvants, novel compounds and pharmaceutical compositions, as well as novel methods for treating viral infections, including HCV, by administering the compounds and compositions, and novel methods for modulating the immune response by administering the compounds and/or compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventors: Paul A. Barsanti, Nathan Brammeier, Anthony Diebes, Liana Marie Lagniton, Simon NG, Zhi Jie Ni, Keith B. Pfister, Casey Philbin, Nicholas Valiante, Allan S. Wagman, Weibo Wang, Amy J. Weiner
  • Publication number: 20090281100
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting various enzymes and treating various conditions are provided that include administering to a subject a compound of Structure I or IB, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the tautomer. Compounds having the Structure I and IB have the following structures and have the variables described herein. Such compounds may be used to prepare medicaments for use in inhibiting various enzymes and for use in treating conditions mediated by such enzymes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: Paul A. Barsanti, Dirksen Bussiere, Stephen D. Harrison, Carla C. Heise, Johanna M. Jansen, Elisa Jazan, Timothy D. Machajewski, Christopher McBride, William R. McCrea, JR., Simon Ng, Zhi-Jie Ni, Sabina Pecchi, Keith B. Pfister, Savithri Ramurthy, Paul A. Renhowe, Cynthia M. Shafer, Joel B. Silver, Allan S. Wagman, Marion Wiesmann, Kelly Wayman
  • Publication number: 20090247506
    Abstract: Antibacterial compounds of formula I are provided: As well as stereoisomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, and prodrugs thereof; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of treating bacterial infections by the administration of such compounds; and processes for the preparation of the compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Niels H. Andersen, Jason Bowman, Alice L. Erwin, Eric A. Harwood, Toni Kline, Khisimuzi E. Mdluli, Simon Ng, Keith B. Pfister, Ribhi Shawar, Allan S. Wagman, Asha Yabannavar
  • Patent number: 7521062
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel immune potentiators, novel vaccine adjuvants, novel compounds and pharmaceutical compositions, novel methods for treating viral infections, including HCV, by administering the compounds, and novel methods for modulating an immune response by administering the compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Novartis Vaccines & Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Barsanti, Nathan Brammeier, Anthony Diebes, Liana Marie Lagniton, Simon Ng, Zhi-Jie Ni, Keith B. Pfister, Casey Philbin, Nicholas Valiante, Allan S. Wagman, Weibo Wang, Amy J. Weiner
  • Patent number: 7470709
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting various enzymes and treating various conditions are provided that include administering to a subject a compound of Structure I or IB, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the tautomer. Compounds having the Structure I and IB have the following structures and have the variables described herein. Such compounds may be used to prepare medicaments for use in inhibiting various enzymes and for use in treating conditions mediated by such enzymes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Barsanti, Dirksen Bussiere, Stephen D. Harrison, Carla C. Heise, Johanna M. Jansen, Elisa Jazan, Timothy D. Machajewski, Christopher McBride, William R. McCrea, Jr., Simon Ng, Zhi-Jie Ni, Sabina Pecchi, Keith B. Pfister, Savithri Ramurthy, Paul A. Renhowe, Cynthia M. Shafer, Joel B. Silver, Allan S. Wagman, Marion Wiesmann, Kelly Wayman
  • Publication number: 20080269221
    Abstract: Antibacterial compounds of formula I are provided: As well as stereoisomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, and prodrugs thereof; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of treating bacterial infections by the administration of such compounds; and processes for the preparation of the compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Niels H. Andersen, Jason Bowman, Alice Erwin, Eric Harwood, Toni Kline, Khisimuzi Mdluli, Simon Ng, Keith B. Pfister, Ribhi Shawar, Allan S. Wagman, Asha Yabannavar
  • Patent number: 7425557
    Abstract: New pyridine-based compounds of Formula I, compositions, and methods of inhibiting the activity of glycogen synthase kinase (GSK3) in vitro and of treatment of GSK3-mediated disorders in vivo are provided. The methods, compounds, and compositions of the invention may be employed alone, or in combination with other pharmacologically active agents in the treatment of disorders mediated by GSK3 activity, such as diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, obesity, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, essential hypertension, polycystic ovary syndrome, syndrome X, ischemia, traumatic brain injury, bipolar disorder, immunodeficiency or cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: John M Nuss, Stephen D Harrison, David B Ring, Rustum S Boyce, Kirk Johnson, Keith B Pfister, Savithri Ramurthy, Lynn Seely, Allan S Wagman, Manoj C Desai, Barry H Levine
  • Patent number: 7250443
    Abstract: New pyrrole based compounds, compositions and methods of inhibiting the activity of glycogen synthase kinase (GSK3) in vitro and of treatment of GSK3 mediated disorders in vivo are provided. The methods, compounds and compositions of the invention may be employed alone, or in combination with other pharmacologically active agents in the treatment of disorders mediated by GSK3 activity, such as diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, obesity, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, essential hypertension, polycystic ovary syndrome, syndrome X, ischemia, traumatic brain injury, bipolar disorder, immunodeficiency or cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Chiron Corporation
    Inventors: Manoj C. Desai, Simon Ng, Zhi-Jie Ni, Keith B. Pfister, Savithri Ramurthy, Sharadha Subramanian, Allan S. Wagman
  • Patent number: 7045519
    Abstract: New pyrimidine or pyridine based compounds, compositions and methods of inhibiting the activity of glycogen synthase kinase (GSK3) in vitro and of treatment of GSK3 mediated disorders in vivo are provided. The methods, compounds and compositions of the invention may be employed alone, or in combination with other pharmacologically active agents in the treatment of disorders mediated by GSK3 activity, such as diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, obesity, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, essential hypertension, polycystic ovary syndrome, syndrome X, ischemia, traumatic brain injury, bipolar disorder, immunodeficiency or cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Chiron Corporation
    Inventors: John M. Nuss, Stephen D. Harrison, David B. Ring, Rustum S. Boyce, Kirk Johnson, Keith B. Pfister, Savithri Ramurthy, Lynn Seely, Allan S. Wagman, Manoj C. Desai, Barry H. Levine
  • Patent number: 7037918
    Abstract: New pyrimidine or pyridine based compounds, compositions and methods of inhibiting the activity of glycogen synthase kinase (GSK3) in vitro and of treatment of GSK3 mediated disorders in vivo are provided. The methods, compounds and compositions of the invention may be employed alone, or in combination with other pharmacologically active agents in the treatment of disorders mediated by GSK3 activity, such as in the treatment of diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, obesity, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, essential hypertension, polycystic ovary syndrome, syndrome X, ischemia, traumatic brain injury, bipolar disorder, immunodeficiency or cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Chiron Corporation
    Inventors: John M. Nuss, Stephen D. Harrison, David B. Ring, Rustum S. Boyce, Sean P. Brown, Dane A. Goff, Kirk W. Johnson, Keith B. Pfister, Savithri Ramurthy, Paul A. Renhowe, Lynn Seely, Sharadha Subramanian, Allan S. Wagman, Xiaohui A. Zhou
  • Publication number: 20040229955
    Abstract: Antibacterial compounds of formula I are provided: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2004
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventors: Niels H. Andersen, Jason Bowman, Alice Erwin, Eric Harwood, Toni Kline, Khisimuzi Mdluli, Simon Ng, Keith B. Pfister, Ribhi Shawar, Allan S. Wagman, Asha Yabannavar
  • Publication number: 20040092535
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting various enzymes and treating various conditions are provided that include administering to a subject a compound of Structure I or IB, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the tautomer. Compounds having the Structure I and IB have the following structures and have the variables described herein. Such compounds may be used to prepare medicaments for use in inhibiting various enzymes and for use in treating conditions mediated by such enzymes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Applicant: Chiron Corporation
    Inventors: Paul A. Barsanti, Dirksen Bussiere, Stephen D. Harrison, Carla C. Heise, Johanna M. Jansen, Elisa Jazan, Timothy D. Michajewski, Christopher McBride, William R. McCrea, Simon Ng, Zhi-Jie Ni, Sabina Pecchi, Keith B. Pfister, Savithri Ramurthy, Paul A. Renhowe, Cynthia M. Shafer, Joel B. Silver, Allan S. Wagman, Marion Wiesmann
  • Publication number: 20040077707
    Abstract: New pyrrole based compounds, compositions and methods of inhibiting the activity of glycogen synthase kinase (GSK3) in vitro and of treatment of GSK3 mediated disorders in vivo are provided. The methods, compounds and compositions of the invention may be employed alone, or in combination with other pharmacologically active agents in the treatment of disorders mediated by GSK3 activity, such as diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, obesity, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, essential hypertension, polycystic ovary syndrome, syndrome X, ischemia, traumatic brain injury, bipolar disorder, immunodeficiency or cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: Manoj C. Desai, Simon Ng, Zhi-Jie Ni, Keith B. Pfister, Savithri Ramurthy, Sharadah Subramanian, Allan S. Wagman
  • Publication number: 20030130289
    Abstract: New pyrimidine or pyridine based compounds, compositions and methods of inhibiting the activity of glycogen synthase kinase (GSK3) in vitro and of treatment of GSK3 mediated disorders in vivo are provided. The methods, compounds and compositions of the invention may be employed alone, or in combination with other pharmacologically active agents in the treatment of disorders mediated by GSK3 activity, such as in the treatment of diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, obesity, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, essential hypertension, polycystic ovary syndrome, syndrome X, ischemia, traumatic brain injury, bipolar disorder, immunodeficiency or cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Applicant: Chiron Corporation
    Inventors: John M. Nuss, Stephen D. Harrison, David B. Ring, Rustum S. Boyce, Sean P. Brown, Dane A. Goff, Kirk W. Johnson, Keith B. Pfister, Savithri Ramurthy, Paul A. Renhowe, Lynn Seely, Sharadha Subramanian, Allan S. Wagman, Xiaohui A. Zhou
  • Patent number: 6489344
    Abstract: New pyrimidine or pyridine based compounds, compositions and methods of inhibiting the activity of glycogen synthase kinase (GSK3) in vitro and of treatment of GSK3 mediated disorders in vivo are provided. The methods, compounds and compositions of the invention may be employed alone, or in combination with other pharmacologically active agents in the treatment of disorders mediated by GSK3 activity, such as in the treatment of diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, obesity, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, essential hypertension, polycystic ovary syndrome, syndrome X, ischemia, traumatic brain injury, bipolar disorder, immunodeficiency or cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Chiron Corporation
    Inventors: John M. Nuss, Stephen D. Harrison, David B. Ring, Rustum S. Boyce, Sean P. Brown, Dane A. Goff, Kirk W. Johnson, Keith B. Pfister, Savithri Ramurthy, Paul A. Renhowe, Lynn Seely, Sharadha Subramanian, Allan S. Wagman, Xiaohui A. Zhou
  • Publication number: 20020156087
    Abstract: New pyrimidine or pyridine based compounds, compositions and methods of inhibiting the activity of glycogen synthase kinase (GSK3) in vitro and of treatment of GSK3 mediated disorders in vivo are provided. The methods, compounds and compositions of the invention may be employed alone, or in combination with other pharmacologically active agents in the treatment of disorders mediated by GSK3 activity, such as diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, obesity, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, essential hypertension, polycystic ovary syndrome, syndrome X, ischemia, traumatic brain injury, bipolar disorder, immunodeficiency or cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2001
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Inventors: John M. Nuss, Stephen D. Harrison, David B. Ring, Rustum S. Boyce, Kirk Johnson, Keith B. Pfister, Savithri Ramurthy, Lynn Seely, Allan S. Wagman, Manjo Desai, Barry H. Levine