Patents by Inventor Kenneth D. James

Kenneth D. James 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: 9101596
    Abstract: An insulin compound coupled to a modifying moiety having a formula: —X—R1—Y-PAG-Z—R2??(Formula VI) where, X, Y and Z are independently selected linking groups and each is optionally present, and X, when present, is coupled to the insulin compound by a covalent bond, either R1 or R2 is a lower alkyl, optionally including a carbonyl group, and when R1 is a lower alkyl, R2 is a capping group, and PAG is a linear or branched carbon chain incorporating one or more alkalene glycol moieties, and optionally incorporating one or more additional moieties selected from the group consisting of —S—, —O—, —N—, and —C(O)—.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: BIOCON LIMITED
    Inventors: Balasingam Radhakrishnan, Diti Aggarwal, Michelle Ferro, Kenneth D. James, Navdeep B. Malkar, Mark A. Miller, Monica Puskas, Nnochiri N. Ekwuribe
  • Patent number: 9102758
    Abstract: An insulin conjugate is disclosed in which insulin is coupled to a modifying moiety of the formula X—R1—Y-PAG-Z—R2 wherein X, Y, and Z are linking groups, R2 is a capping group, and PAG is a carbon chain that incorporates one or more alkylene glycol moieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: BIOCON LIMITED
    Inventors: Balasingam Radhakrishnan, Diti Aggarwal, Michelle Ferro, Kenneth D. James, Navdeep B. Malkar, Mark A. Miller, Monica E. Puskas, Nnochiri N. Ekwuribe
  • Patent number: 8759290
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of metabolic compound conjugates, methods of forming said conjugates and uses of these conjugates in the treatment of diabetes and conditions related to this condition. The metabolic compound conjugates of this invention include a metabolic peptide having a glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) receptor binding motif for action on a GLP-1 receptor and at least one oligomer conjugation site for binding with at least one oligomer, wherein the oligomer includes a polyethylene glycol moiety (PEG), and/or alkyl moiety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Biocon Limited
    Inventor: Kenneth D. James
  • Patent number: 8563685
    Abstract: Fatty acid compositions for administration of of pharmaceutical agents, such as proteins and peptides, protein and peptide conjugates, and/or cation-polypeptide conjugate complexes. In particular, the invention provides a solid pharmaceutical composition formulated for oral administration by ingestion, having from about 0.1 to about 75% w/w fatty acid component, where the fatty acid component comprises saturated or unsaturated C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, or C12 fatty acids and/or salts of such fatty acids; and a therapeutic agent. Further, the invention provides a liquid pharmaceutical composition formulated for oral administration by ingestion, comprising: from about 0.1 to about 10% w/v fatty acid component, where the fatty acid component comprises saturated or unsaturated C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, or C12 fatty acids and/or salts of such fatty acids; and a therapeutic agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Biocon Limited
    Inventors: Balasingam Radhakrishnan, Diti Aggarwal, Michelle Ferro, Kenneth D. James, Navdeep B. Malkar, Mark A. Miller, Leo Pavliv, Karen Polowy, Monica Puskas, Nnochiri N. Ekwuribe
  • Publication number: 20110124553
    Abstract: An insulin compound coupled to a modifying moiety having a formula: —X—R1—Y—PAG-Z—R2??(Formula VI) where, X, Y and Z are independently selected linking groups and each is optionally present, and X, when present, is coupled to the insulin compound by a covalent bond, either R1 or R2 is a lower alkyl, optionally including a carbonyl group, and when R1 is a lower alkyl, R2 is a capping group, and PAG is a linear or branched carbon chain incorporating one or more alkalene glycol moieties, and optionally incorporating one or more additional moieties selected from the group consisting of —S—, —O—, —N—, and —C(O)—.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: Balasingam Radhakrishnan, Diti Aggarwal, Michelle Ferro, Kenneth D. James, Navdeep B. Malkar, Mark A. Miller, Monica Puskas, Nnochiri N. Ekwuribe
  • Publication number: 20110118179
    Abstract: An insulin compound coupled to a modifying moiety having a formula: —X—R1—Y-PAG-Z—R2 ??(Formula VI) where, X, Y and Z are independently selected linking groups and each is optionally present, and X, when present, is coupled to the insulin compound by a covalent bond, either R1 or R2 is is a lower alkyl, optionally including a carbonyl group, and when R1 is a lower alkyl, R2 is a capping group, and PAG is a linear or branched carbon chain incorporating one or more alkalene glycol moieties, and optionally incorporating one or more additional moieties selected from the group consisting of —S—, —O—, —N—, and —C(O)—.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: Balasingam Radhakrishnan, Diti Aggarwal, Michelle Ferro, Kenneth D. James, Navdeep B. Malkar, Mark A. Miller, Monica Puskas, Nnochiri N. Ekwuribe
  • Patent number: 7875700
    Abstract: The invention provides a complex including a cation and an insulin compound conjugate. The insulin compound conjugate includes insulin compound, such as human insulin or an analog thereof, conjugated to a modifying moiety, such as a polyethylene glycol moiety. The invention also includes solids and pharmaceutical compositions including such complexes, methods of making such complexes, and methods of using such complexes in the treatment of insulin compound deficiencies and other ailments. Further, the invention includes novel insulin compound conjugates and modifying moieties for use in making novel insulin compound conjugates. The invention also includes fatty acid compositions for administration of pharmaceutical agents, such as the novel insulin compound conjugates, and/or the cation-insulin compound conjugate complexes of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Biocon Limited
    Inventors: Balasingam Radhakrishnan, Diti Aggarwal, Michelle Ferro, Kenneth D. James, Navdeep B. Malkar, Mark A. Miller, Monica Puskas, Nnochiri N. Ekwuribe
  • Patent number: 7872095
    Abstract: An insulin compound coupled to a modifying moiety having a formula: —X—R1—Y-PAG-Z—R??(Formula VI) where, X, Y and Z are independently selected linking groups and each is optionally present, and X, when present, is coupled to the insulin compound by a covalent bond, either R1 or R2 is is a lower alkyl, optionally including a carbonyl group, and when R1 is a lower alkyl, R2 is a capping group, and PAG is a linear or branched carbon chain incorporating one or more alkalene glycol moieties, and optionally incorporating one or more additional moieties selected from the group consisting of —S—, —O—, —N—, and —C(O)—, and where the modifying moiety has a maximum number of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, or 25 heavy atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Biocon Limited
    Inventors: Balasingam Radhakrishnan, Diti Aggarwal, Michelle Ferro, Kenneth D. James, Navdeep B. Malkar, Mark A. Miller, Monica Puskas, Nnochiri N. Ekwuribe
  • Publication number: 20100216714
    Abstract: Modified natriuretic compounds and conjugates thereof are disclosed in the present invention. In particular, conjugated forms of hBNP are provided that include at least one modifying moiety attached thereto. The modified natriuretic compound conjugates retain activity for stimulating cGMP production, binding to NPR-A receptor, and in some embodiments an improved half-life in circulation as compared to unmodified counterpart natriuretic compounds. Oral, parenteral, enteral, subcutaneous, pulmonary, and intravenous forms of the compounds and conjugates may be prepared as treatments and/or therapies for heart conditions particularly congestive heart failure. Modifying moieties comprising oligomeric structures having a variety of lengths and configurations are also disclosed. Analogs of the natriuretic compound are also disclosed, having an amino acid sequence that is other than the native sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Kenneth D. James, Balasingham Radhakrishnan, Navdeep B. Malkar, Mark A. Miller, Nnochiri N. Ekwuribe
  • Publication number: 20100105605
    Abstract: Fatty acid compositions for administration of of pharmaceutical agents, such as proteins and peptides, protein and peptide conjugates, and/or cation-polypeptide conjugate complexes. In particular, the invention provides a solid pharmaceutical composition formulated for oral administration by ingestion, having from about 0.1 to about 75% w/w fatty acid component, where the fatty acid component comprises saturated or unsaturated C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, or C12 fatty acids and/or salts of such fatty acids; and a therapeutic agent. Further, the invention provides a liquid pharmaceutical composition formulated for oral administration by ingestion, comprising: from about 0.1 to about 10% w/v fatty acid component, where the fatty acid component comprises saturated or unsaturated C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, or C12 fatty acids and/or salts of such fatty acids; and a therapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Balasingam Radhakrishnan, Diti Aggarwal, Michelle Ferro, Kenneth D. James, Navdeep B. Malkar, Mark A. Miller, Leo Pavliv, Karen Polowy, Monica Puskas, Nnochiri N. Ekwuribe
  • Patent number: 7662773
    Abstract: Modified natriuretic compounds and conjugates thereof are disclosed in the present invention. In particular, conjugated forms of hBNP are provided that include at least one modifying moiety attached thereto. The modified natriuretic compound conjugates retain activity for stimulating cGMP production, binding to NPR-A receptor, and in some embodiments an improved half-life in circulation as compared to unmodified counterpart natriuretic compounds. Oral, parenteral, subcutaneous, and intravenous forms of the compounds and conjugates may be prepared as treatments and/or therapies for heart conditions particularly congestive heart failure. Modifying moieties comprising oligomeric structures having a variety of lengths and configurations are also disclosed. Analogs of the natriuretic compound are also disclosed, having an amino acid sequence that is other than the native sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Biocon Limited
    Inventors: Kenneth D. James, Balasingam Radhakrishnan, Navdeep B. Malkar, Mark A. Miller, Nnochiri N. Ekwuribe
  • Patent number: 7648962
    Abstract: Modified natriuretic compounds and conjugates thereof are disclosed in the present invention. In particular, conjugated forms of hBNP are provided that include at least one modifying moiety attached thereto. The modified natriuretic compound conjugates retain activity for stimulating cGMP production, binding to NPR-A receptor, and in some embodiments an improved half-life in circulation as compared to unmodified counterpart natriuretic compounds. Oral, parenteral, enteral, subcutaneous, pulmonary, and intravenous forms of the compounds and conjugates may be prepared as treatments and/or therapies for heart conditions particularly congestive heart failure. Modifying moieties comprising oligomeric structures having a variety of lengths and configurations are also disclosed. Analogs of the natriuretic compound are also disclosed, having an amino acid sequence that is other than the native sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Biocon Limited
    Inventors: Kenneth D. James, Balasingham Radhakrishnan, Navdeep B. Malkar, Mark A. Miller, Nnochiri N. Ekwuribe
  • Patent number: 7605123
    Abstract: Fatty acid compositions for administration of of pharmaceutical agents, such as proteins and peptides, protein and peptide conjugates, and/or cation-polypeptide conjugate complexes. In particular, the invention provides a solid pharmaceutical composition formulated for oral administration by ingestion, having from about 0.1 to about 75% w/w fatty acid component, where the fatty acid component comprises saturated or unsaturated C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, or C12 fatty acids and/or salts of such fatty acids; and a therapeutic agent. Further, the invention provides a liquid pharmaceutical composition formulated for oral administration by ingestion, comprising: from about 0.1 to about 10% w/v fatty acid component, where the fatty acid component comprises saturated or unsaturated C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, or C12 fatty acids and/or salts of such fatty acids; and a therapeutic agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Biocon Ltd.
    Inventors: Balasingam Radhakrishnan, Diti Aggarwal, Michelle Ferro, Kenneth D. James, Navdeep B. Malkar, Mark A. Miller, Leo Pavliv, Karen Polowy, Monica Puskas, Nnochiri N. Ekwuribe
  • Publication number: 20090221485
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of metabolic compound conjugates, methods of forming said conjugates and uses of these conjugates in the treatment of diabetes and conditions related to this condition. The metabolic compound conjugates of this invention include a metabolic peptide having a glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) receptor binding motif for action on a GLP-1 receptor and at least one oligomer conjugation site for binding with at least one oligomer, wherein the oligomer includes a polyethylene glycol moiety (PEG), and/or alkyl moiety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventor: Kenneth D. James
  • Publication number: 20080207505
    Abstract: Modified natriuretic compounds and conjugates thereof are disclosed in the present invention. In particular, conjugated forms of hBNP are provided that include at least one modifying moiety attached thereto. The modified natriuretic compound conjugates retain activity for stimulating cGMP production, binding to NPR-A receptor, decreasing arterial blood pressure and in some embodiments an improved half-life in circulation as compared to unmodified counterpart natriuretic compounds. Oral, parenteral, enteral, subcutaneous, pulmonary, and intravenous forms of the compounds and conjugates may be prepared as treatments and/or therapies for heart conditions particularly congestive heart failure. Modifying moieties comprising oligomeric structures having a variety of lengths and configurations are also disclosed. Analogs of the hBNP compound are also disclosed, having an amino acid sequence that is other than the native sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventor: Kenneth D. James
  • Patent number: 6812362
    Abstract: Methods of synthesizing an acylanilide include contacting a compound having the structure of Formula I: with a compound having the structure of Formula II: under conditions sufficient to provide a compound having the structure of Formula III: and treating the compound of Formula III under conditions sufficient to provide an acylanilide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Nobex Corporation
    Inventors: Nnochiri N. Ekwuribe, Kenneth D. James, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20040203081
    Abstract: Modified n atriuretic compounds and conjugates thereof are disclosed in the present invention. In particular, conjugated forms of hBNP are provided that include at least one modifying moiety attached thereto. The modified natriuretic compound conjugates retain activity for stimulating cGMP production, binding to NPR-A receptor, and in some embodiments an improved half-life in circulation as compared to unmodified counterpart natriuretic compounds. Oral, parenteral, subcutaneous, and intravenous forms of the compounds and conjugates may be prepared as treatments and/or therapies for heart conditions particularly congestive heart failure. Modifying moieties comprising oligomeric structures having a variety of lengths and configurations are also disclosed. Analogs of the n atriuretic compound are also disclosed, having an amino acid sequence that is other than the native sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Kenneth D. James, Balasingham Radhakrishnan, Navdeep B. Malkar, Mark A. Miller, Nnochiri N. Ekwuribe
  • Patent number: 6593492
    Abstract: A methods of preparing a substantially pure enantiomer of an acylanilide such as Casodex® (bicalutamide) and/or its derivatives includes resolving an intermediate compound having the structure of Formula I: wherein R1 is alkyl or haloalkyl having up to 4 carbons; R2 is alkyl having up to 6 carbon atoms; R3 is a direct link or alkyl having up to 6 carbon atoms; R4 is alkyl, alkenyl, hydroxyalkyl or cycloalkyl each of up to 6 carbons; or R4 is phenyl which bears one, two or three substituents independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, nitro, carboxy, carbamoyl and cyano, and alkyl, alkoxy, alkanoyl, alkylthio, alkylsulphinyl, alkylsulphonyl, perfluoroalkyl, perfluoroalkylthio, perfluoroalkylsulphinyl, perfluoroalkylsulphonyl, alkoxycarbonyl and N-alkylcarbamoyl each of up to 4 carbon atoms, and phenyl, phenylthio, phenylsulphinyl and phenylsulphonyl; or R4 is naphthyl; or R4 is a 5- or 6-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic which contains one, two or three heteroatoms sel
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Nobex Corporation
    Inventors: Nnochiri Nkem Ekwuribe, Kenneth D. James
  • Publication number: 20030045742
    Abstract: Methods of synthesizing an acylanilide include contacting a compound having the structure of Formula I: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2002
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventors: Nnochiri N. Ekwuribe, Kenneth D. James
  • Patent number: 6479692
    Abstract: Methods of synthesizing an acylanilide
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Nobex Corporation
    Inventors: Nnochiri N. Ekwuribe, Kenneth D. James, Jr.