Patents by Inventor Kenneth A. Shaw

Kenneth A. Shaw 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: 20100256164
    Abstract: Pseudobase benzo[c]phenanthridines and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof of Formula I are provided herein. The variables R, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are defined herein. Certain pseudobase benzo[c]phenanthridines provided herein act as prodrugs, targeting the parent benzo[c]phenanthridinium alkaloid to hydrophilic or hydrophobic regions in the body. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a pseudobase benzo[c]phenanthridine and a carrier, excipient, or diluent are provided herein. Methods of treating or preventing microbial, fungal and or viral infections and methods of treating diseases and disorders responsive to protein kinase C modulation, topoisomerase I, and/or topoisomerase II modulation are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: Marinus Pharmaceuticals Inc.,
    Inventors: Kenneth Shaw, Mingbao Zhang, Amy F.T. Arnsten
  • Patent number: 7531550
    Abstract: Pseudobase benzo[c]phenanthridines and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof of Formula I are provided herein. The variables R, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are defined herein. Certain pseudobase benzo[c]phenanthridines provided herein act as prodrugs, targeting the parent benzo[c]phenanthridinium alkaloid to hydrophilic or hydrophobic regions in the body. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a pseudobase benzo[c]phenanthridine and a carrier, excipient, or diluent are provided herein. Methods of treating or preventing microbial, fungal and or viral infections and methods of treating diseases and disorders responsive to protein kinase C modulation, topoisomerase I, and/or topoisomerase II modulation are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Yale University
    Inventors: Kenneth Shaw, Mingbao Zhang
  • Publication number: 20090004262
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to size-stabilized drug nanoparticulate compositions and methods of preparation thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: Marinus Pharmaceuticals
    Inventors: Kenneth Shaw, Mingbao Zhang
  • Publication number: 20080146546
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein W, Q, X, X1, Y and Z are as defined herein. These compounds bind with high selectivity and/or high affinity to the benzodiazepine site of GABAA receptors and are therefore useful in the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) diseases and as probes for the localization of GABAA receptors in tissue samples. Also disclosed are intermediates useful in the preparation of these compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Jun Yuan, Pamela Albaugh, Kenneth Shaw, Alan Hutchison
  • Publication number: 20080139580
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are provided, as are methods for their preparation. The variables Z1, Z2, Z3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and Ar in the above formula are defined herein. Such compounds may be used to modulate ligand binding to GABAA receptors in vivo or in vitro, and are particularly useful in the treatment of a variety of central nervous system (CNS) disorders in humans, domesticated companion animals and livestock animals. Compounds provided herein may be administered alone or in combination with one or more other CNS agents to potentiate the effects of the other CNS agent(s). Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating such disorders are provided, as are methods for using such ligands for detecting GABAA receptors (e.g., receptor localization studies).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: Neurogen Corporation
    Inventors: Linghong Xie, Bingsong Han, Yuelian Xu, George Maynard, Bertrand L. Chenard, Kenneth Shaw, Yang Gao
  • Publication number: 20080076781
    Abstract: Pseudobase benzo[c]phenanthridines and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof of Formula I are provided herein. The variables R, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are defined herein. Certain pseudobase benzo[c]phenanthridines provided herein act as prodrugs, targeting the parent benzo[c]phenanthridinium alkaloid to hydrophilic or hydrophobic regions in the body. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a pseudobase benzo[c]phenanthridine and a carrier, excipient, or diluent are provided herein. Methods of treating or preventing microbial, fungal and or viral infections and methods of treating diseases and disorders responsive to protein kinase C modulation, topoisomerase I, and/or topoisomerase II modulation are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Applicant: MARINUS PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Shaw, Mingbao Zhang
  • Patent number: 7348326
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: or the pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic salts thereof wherein the A, B, C, D, X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6, are variables defined herein, which compounds are highly selective agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists for GABAa brain receptors or prodrugs of agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists for GABAa brain receptors, and are therefore useful in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety, Down Syndrome, sleep, cognitive and seizure disorders, depression, overdose with benzodiazepine drugs, and enhancement of memory and alertness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Neurogen Corporation
    Inventors: Robert DeSimone, Alan Hutchison, Kenneth Shaw, Daniel Rosewater
  • Patent number: 7326709
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein W, Q, X, X1, Y and Z are as defined herein. These compounds bind with high selectivity and/or high affinity to the benzodiazepine site of GABAA receptors and are therefore useful in the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) diseases and as probes for the localization of GABAA receptors in tissue samples. Also disclosed are intermediates useful in the preparation of these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Neurogen Corporation
    Inventors: Jun Yuan, Pamela A. Albaugh, Kenneth Shaw, Alan J. Hutchison
  • Publication number: 20070292349
    Abstract: Human MIGFR genes are identified as modulators of the IGFR pathway, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective IGFR function. Methods for identifying modulators of IGFR, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of MIGFR are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2005
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: Exelixis, Inc.
    Inventors: Lori Friedman, Helen Francis-Lang, Annette Parks, Kenneth Shaw, Lynn Bjerke, Timothy Heuer
  • Publication number: 20070264268
    Abstract: Human MIGFR genes are identified as modulators of the IGFR pathway, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective IGFR function. Methods for identifying modulators of IGFR, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of MIGFR are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2005
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Applicant: EXELIXIS, INC.
    Inventors: Lori Friedman, Helen Francis-Lang, Annette Parks, Kenneth Shaw, HaiGuang Zhang, Timothy Heuer
  • Patent number: 7271170
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are provided, as are methods for their preparation. The variables Z1, Z2, Z3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and Ar in the above formula are defined herein. Such compounds may be used to modulate ligand binding to GABAA receptors in vivo or in vitro, and are particularly useful in the treatment of a variety of central nervous system (CNS) disorders in humans, domesticated companion animals and livestock animals. Compounds provided herein may be administered alone or in combination with one or more other CNS agents to potentiate the effects of the other CNS agent(s). Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating such disorders are provided, as are methods for using such ligands for detecting GABAA receptors (e.g., receptor localization studies).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Neurogen Corporation
    Inventors: Linghong Xie, Bingsong Han, Yuelian Xu, George Maynard, Bertrand L. Chenard, Kenneth Shaw, Yang Gao
  • Publication number: 20070148252
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, the invention is directed to composition comprising stable particles comprising ganaxolone, wherein the volume weighted median diameter (D50) of the particles is from about 50 nm to about 500 nm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2006
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Applicant: Marinus Pharmaceuticals
    Inventors: Kenneth Shaw, Mingbao Zhang
  • Publication number: 20070141161
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, the invention is directed to composition comprising stable particles comprising ganaxolone, wherein the volume weighted median diameter (D50) of the particles is from about 50 nm to about 500 nm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2006
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Applicant: Marinus Pharmaceuticals
    Inventors: Kenneth Shaw, Mingbao Zhang
  • Patent number: 7200903
    Abstract: An apparatus and method that effects selectable width of a roller track conveyance system having multiple roller tracks with asymmetric wall heights. The system includes a clip that connects lower or mating walls of two single roller tracks together. The connected roller tracks each have their own set of rollers, which form respective dispensing surfaces. A removable divider bar, which is capable of being selectively placed into the clips between the connected roller tracks, may be placed to divide the dispensing surfaces into separate surfaces or may be selectively removed to form a larger, single dispensing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: B-O-F Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Shaw, Edward I. Knorring, Jr., Henry Massett, Joseph Coretti, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20060283819
    Abstract: A modular system of interconnecting track members for use on a flat shelf or on an inclined gravity-feed shelf, wherein each individual track member includes an overhang on a first sidewall extending in a direction opposite the second sidewall of that track member, the overhang defining a channel to receive a portion of a second sidewall of an adjacent track member. The track members are provided in a variety of configurations, including different widths and different wall heights. The track members may also be provided with such features as friction-reducing hip slide rails, a groove to facilitate removal of the overhang, drainage openings, permanent dividers, and removable dividers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Applicant: B-O-F CORPORATION
    Inventors: Eric Larsen, Patrick Mitten, Kenneth Shaw, Edward Knorring, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7114606
    Abstract: An apparatus and method that effects selectable width of a roller track conveyance system having multiple roller tracks with asymmetric wall heights. The system includes a clip that connects lower or mating walls of two single roller tracks together. The connected roller tracks each have their own set of rollers, which form respective dispensing surfaces. A removable divider bar, which is capable of being selectively placed into the clips between the connected roller tracks, may be placed to divide the dispensing surfaces into separate surfaces or may be selectively removed to form a larger, single dispensing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: B-O-F Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth A. Shaw, Edward I. Knorring, Jr., Henry Massett, Joseph Coretti, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20060217384
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein W, Q, X, X1, Y and Z are as defined herein. These compounds bind with high selectivity and/or high affinity to the benzodiazepine site of GABAA receptors and are therefore useful in the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) diseases and as probes for the localization of GABAA receptors in tissue samples. Also disclosed are intermediates useful in the preparation of these compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2006
    Publication date: September 28, 2006
    Applicant: Neurogen Corporation, A Corporation of the state of Delaware
    Inventors: Jun Yuan, Pamela Albaugh, Kenneth Shaw, Alan Hutchison
  • Patent number: 7109351
    Abstract: Substituted pyrrolecarboxamide compounds are disclosed. These compounds are highly selective agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists for GABAA brain receptors or prodrugs of agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists for GABAA brain receptors and are therefore useful in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety, depression, Alzheimer's dementia, sleep and seizure disorders, overdose with benzodiazepine drugs and for enhancement of memory. Pharmaceutical compositions, including packaged pharmaceutical compositions, are further provided. Compounds of the invention are also useful as probes for the localization of GABAA receptors in tissue samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Neurogen Corporation
    Inventors: Pamela Albaugh, Kenneth Shaw, Alan Hutchison
  • Publication number: 20060171784
    Abstract: An interlocking segmental retaining wall. The wall includes a plurality of blocks stack upon each other. Each block includes a void filled with aggregate. In addition, each block includes an extension and slot for interlocking the blocks together to form the retaining wall. Each block also includes a plurality of lugs and an indentation for aligning and stacking the blocks on each other. The blocks may also be stacked to form a curved retaining wall. In an alternate embodiment, the blocks may have tabs located on an upper portion of each block. Each block is laterally positioned by centering the block upon the top of two lower block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Inventor: Kenneth Shaw
  • Publication number: 20060160842
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: or the pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic salts thereof wherein the A, B, C, D, X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6, are variables defined herein, which compounds are highly selective agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists for GABAa brain receptors or prodrugs of agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists for GABAa brain receptors, and are therefore useful in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety, Down Syndrome, sleep, cognitive and seizure disorders, depression, overdose with benzodiazepine drugs, and enhancement of memory and alertness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Applicant: Neurogen Corporation
    Inventors: Robert DeSimone, Alan Hutchison, Kenneth Shaw, Daniel Rosewater