Patents by Inventor Kenneth M. Ferguson

Kenneth M. Ferguson 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: 20230226178
    Abstract: The present invention relates to stable, high-concentration low-viscosity formulations of MASP-2 inhibitory antibodies, kits comprising the formulations and therapeutic methods using the formulations and kits for inhibiting the adverse effects of MASP-2 dependent complement activation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Gregory A. Demopulos, Kenneth M. Ferguson, William Joseph Lambert, John Steven Whitaker
  • Patent number: 11628217
    Abstract: The present invention relates to stable, high-concentration low-viscosity formulations of MASP-2 inhibitory antibodies, kits comprising the formulations and therapeutic methods using the formulations and kits for inhibiting the adverse effects of MASP-2 dependent complement activation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: OMEROS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gregory A. Demopulos, Kenneth M. Ferguson, William Joseph Lambert, John Steven Whitaker
  • Publication number: 20190062455
    Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutic methods of using stable, high-concentration low-viscosity formulations of MASP-2 inhibitory antibodies, and kits comprising the formulations for treating subjects suffering from atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Gregory A. Demopulos, Kenneth M. Ferguson, William Joseph Lambert, John Steven Whitaker
  • Publication number: 20180153988
    Abstract: The present invention relates to stable, high-concentration low-viscosity formulations of MASP-2 inhibitory antibodies, kits comprising the formulations and therapeutic methods using the formulations and kits for inhibiting the adverse effects of MASP-2 dependent complement activation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Gregory A. Demopulos, Kenneth M. Ferguson, William Joseph Lambert, John Steven Whitaker
  • Patent number: 9850238
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pure enantiomer of 1-(5-(4-chloro-3, 5-dimethoxyphenyl)furan-2-yl)-2-ethoxy-2-(4-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)ethanone, in particular, (S)-1-(5-(4-chloro-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)furan-2-yl)-2-ethoxy-2-(4-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)ethanone. The present invention is also directed a crystal structure of (S)-1-(5-(4-chloro-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)furan-2-yl)-2-ethoxy-2-(4-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)ethanone, a pharmaceutical composition of (S)-1-(5-(4-chloro-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)furan-2-yl)-2-ethoxy-2-(4-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)ethanone, a method of inhibiting PDE10 with (S)-1-(5-(4-chloro-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)furan-2-yl)-2-ethoxy-2-(4-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)ethanone, and a process and particular individual intermediates used in the production of (S)-1-(5-(4-chloro-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)furan-2-yl)-2-ethoxy-2-(4-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)ethanone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Omeros Corporation
    Inventors: Neil S. Cutshall, Kenneth M. Ferguson, Charles Prince Zuta
  • Publication number: 20170096420
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pure enantiomer of 1-(5-(4-chloro-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)furan-2-yl)-2-ethoxy-2-(4-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)ethanone, in particular, (S)-1-(5-(4-chloro-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)furan-2-yl)-2-ethoxy-2-(4-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)ethanone. The present invention is also directed a crystal structure of (S)-1-(5-(4-chloro-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)furan-2-yl)-2-ethoxy-2-(4-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)ethanone, a pharmaceutical composition of (S)-1-(5-(4-chloro-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)furan-2-yl)-2-ethoxy-2-(4-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)ethanone, a method of inhibiting PDE10 with (S)-1-(5-(4-chloro-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)furan-2-yl)-2-ethoxy-2-(4-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)ethanone, and a process and particular individual intermediates used in the production of (S)-1-(5-(4-chloro-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)furan-2-yl)-2-ethoxy-2-(4-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)ethanone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Neil S. Cutshall, Kenneth M. Ferguson, Charles Prince Zuta
  • Patent number: 9493447
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pure enantiomer of 1-(5-(4-chloro-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)furan-2-yl)-2-ethoxy-2-(4-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)ethanone, in particular, (S)-1-(5-(4-chloro-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)furan-2-yl)-2-ethoxy-2-(4-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)ethanone. The present invention is also directed a crystal structure of (S)-1-(5-(4-chloro-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)furan-2-yl)-2-ethoxy-2-(4-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)ethanone, a pharmaceutical composition of (S)-1-(5-(4-chloro-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)furan-2-yl)-2-ethoxy-2-(4-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)ethanone, a method of inhibiting PDE10 with (S)-1-(5-(4-chloro-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)furan-2-yl)-2-ethoxy-2-(4-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)ethanone, and a process and particular individual intermediates used in the production of (S)-1-(5-(4-chloro-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)furan-2-yl)-2-ethoxy-2-(4-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)ethanone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Omeros Corporation
    Inventors: Neil S. Cutshall, Kenneth M. Ferguson, Charles Prince Zuta
  • Publication number: 20160024070
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pure enantiomer of 1-(5-(4-chloro-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)furan-2-yl)-2-ethoxy-2-(4-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)ethanone, in particular, (S)-1-(5-(4-chloro-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)furan-2-y1)-2-ethoxy-2-(4-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)ethanone. The present invention is also directed a crystal structure of (S)-1-(5-(4-chloro-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)furan-2-yl)-2-ethoxy-2-(4-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)ethanone, a pharmaceutical composition of (S)-1-(5-(4-chloro-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)furan-2-yl)-2-ethoxy-2-(4-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)ethanone, a method of inhibiting PDE10 with (S)-1-(5-(4-chloro-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)furan-2-yl)-2-ethoxy-2-(4-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)ethanone, and a process and particular individual intermediates used in the production of (S)-1-(5-(4-chloro-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)furan-2-yl)-2-ethoxy-2-(4-(5-methyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)ethanone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Neil S. CUTSHALL, Kenneth M. FERGUSON, Charles Prince ZUTA
  • Patent number: 6613768
    Abstract: A method of treating female arousal disorder (FAD) in a female patient is disclosed. The method includes orally administering an agent that inhibits cyclic guanosine 3′5′-monophosphate specific phosphodiesterase type 5 to the female patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Lilly ICOS LLC
    Inventors: Lora L. Allemeier, Diane L. Brashear, Kenneth M. Ferguson, William E. Pullman
  • Publication number: 20030144296
    Abstract: The present invention relates to phosphodiesterase (PDE) enzyme inhibitors and to their use in pharmaceutical articles of manufacture. In particular, the present invention relates to potent inhibitors of cyclic guanosine 3′,5′-monophosphate specific phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) that when incorporated into a pharmaceutical product at about 1 to about 10 mg unit dosage are useful for the treatment of sexual dysfunction by daily administration of the PDE5 inhibitor. The articles of manufacture described herein are characterized by PDE5 inhibition, and accordingly, provide a benefit in therapeutic areas where inhibition of PDE5 is desired, especially erectile dysfunction, with minimization or elimination of adverse side effects resulting from inhibition of other phosphodiesterase enzymes and with an improvement of vascular conditioning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Applicant: Lilly ICOS LLC
    Inventors: John S. Whitaker, Inigo Saenz de Tejada, Kenneth M. Ferguson
  • Publication number: 20030100478
    Abstract: The present invention relates to highly selective phosphodiesterase (PDE) enzyme inhibitors and to their use in pharmaceutical articles of manufacture. In particular, the present invention relates to potent inhibitors of cyclic guanosine 3′,5′-monophosphate specific phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) that when incorporated into a pharmaceutical product at about 1 to about 20 mg unit dosage are useful for the treatment of sexual dysfunction. The articles of manufacture described herein are characterized by selective PDE5 inhibition, and accordingly, provide a benefit in therapeutic areas where inhibition of PDE5 is desired, with minimization or elimination of adverse side effects resulting from inhibition of other phosphodiesterase enzymes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Applicant: Lilly ICOS LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey T. Emmick, Kenneth M. Ferguson, William E. Pullman, John S. Whitaker
  • Publication number: 20030054992
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel purified and isolated nucleotide sequences encoding the cGMP-binding, cGMP-specific phosphodiesterase designated cGB-PDE. Also provided by the invention are methods and materials for the recombinant production of cGB-PDE polypeptide products and methods for identifying compounds which modulate the enzymatic activity of cGB-PDE polypeptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Applicant: ICOS Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph A. Beavo, Jackie D. Corbin, Kenneth M. Ferguson, Sharron H. Francis, Ann Kadlecek, Kate Loughney, Linda M. McAllister-Lucas, William K. Sonnenburg, Melissa K. Thomas
  • Patent number: 6451807
    Abstract: The present invention relates to highly selective phosphodiesterase (PDE) enzyme inhibitors and to their use in methods of treating sexual dysfunction in individuals suffering from a retinal disease, class 1 congestive heart failure, or myocardial infarction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Lilly Icos, LLC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey T. Emmick, Kenneth M. Ferguson, William E. Pullman, John S. Whitaker
  • Publication number: 20010053780
    Abstract: The present invention relates to phosphodiesterase (PDE) enzyme inhibitors and to their use in pharmaceutical articles of manufacture. In particular, the present invention relates to potent inhibitors of cyclic quanosine 3′,5′-monophosphate specific phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) that when incorporated into a pharmaceutical product at about 1 to about 10 mg unit dosage are useful for the treatment of sexual dysfunction by daily administration of the PDE5 inhibitor. The articles of manufacture described herein are characterized by PDE5 inhibition, and accordingly, provide a benefit in therapeutic areas where inhibition of PDE5 is desired, especially erectile dysfunction, with minimization or elimination of adverse side effects resulting from inhibition of other phosphodiesterase enzymes and with an improvement of -vascular conditioning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Publication date: December 20, 2001
    Inventors: John S. Whitaker, Inigo Saenz de Tejada, Kenneth M. Ferguson
  • Patent number: 6037119
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel purified and isolated nucleotide sequences encoding the cGMP-binding, cGMP-specific phosphodiesterase designated cGB-PDE. Also provided by the invention are methods and materials for the recombinant production of cGB-PDE polypeptide products and methods for identifying compounds which modulate the enzymatic activity of cGB-PDE polypeptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Washington
    Inventors: Joseph A. Beavo, Jackie D. Corbin, Kenneth M. Ferguson, Sharron H. Francis, Ann Kadlecek, Kate Loughney, Linda M. McAllister-Lucas, William K. Sonnenburg, Melissa K. Thomas
  • Patent number: 5955583
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel purified and isolated nucleotide sequences encoding the cGMP-binding, cGMP-specific phosphodiesterase designated cGB-PDE. Antibodies to the cGMP-binding, cGMP-stimulated phosphodiesterase are disclosed. Also provided by the invention are methods and materials for the recombinant production of cGB-PDE polypeptide products and methods for identifying compounds which modulate the enzymatic activity of cGB-PDE polypeptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignees: ICOS Corporation, Board of Regents of the University of Washington, Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: Joseph A. Beavo, Jackie D. Corbin, Kenneth M. Ferguson, Sharron H. Francis, Ann Kadlecek, Kate Loughney, Linda M. McAllister-Lucas, William K. Sonnenburg, Melissa K. Thomas
  • Patent number: 5702936
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel purified and isolated nucleotide sequences encoding the cGMP-binding, cGMP-specific phosphodiesterase designated cGB-PDE. Also provided by the invention are methods and materials for the recombinant production of cGB-PDE polypeptide products and methods for identifying compounds which modulate the enzymatic activity of cGB-PDE polypeptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Assignees: ICOS Corporation, Vanderbilt University, Board of Regents of the University of Washington
    Inventors: Joseph A. Beavo, Jackie D. Corbin, Kenneth M. Ferguson, Sharron H. Francis, Ann Kadlecek, Kate Loughney, Linda M. McAllister-Lucas, William K. Sonnenburg, Melissa K. Thomas
  • Patent number: 5652131
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel purified and isolated nucleotide sequences encoding the cGMP-binding, cGMP-specific phosphodiesterase designated cGB-PDE. Also provided by the invention are methods and materials for the recombinant production of cGB-PDE polypeptide products and methods for identifying compounds which modulate the enzymatic activity of cGB-PDE polypeptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1997
    Assignees: ICOS Corporation, Vanderbilt University, Board of Regents of the University of Washington
    Inventors: Joseph A. Beavo, Jackie D. Corbin, Kenneth M. Ferguson, Sharron H. Francis, Ann Kadlecek, Kate Loughney, Linda M. McAllister-Lucas, William K. Sonnenburg, Melissa K. Thomas