Patents by Inventor Kerry L. Spear

Kerry L. Spear 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: 9586888
    Abstract: Phenyl-substituted cyclohexylamine derivatives and method for their synthesis and characterization are disclosed. Use of these compounds to treat/prevent neurological disorders as well as methods for their synthesis are set forth herein. Exemplary compounds of the invention inhibit reuptake of endogenous monoamines, such as dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine (e.g., from the synaptic cleft) and modulate one or more monoamine transporter. Pharmaceutical formulations incorporating compounds of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: SUNOVION PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Liming Shao, Fengjiang Wang, Scott Christopher Malcolm, Michael Charles Hewitt, Jianguo Ma, Seth Ribe, Mark A. Varney, Una Campbell, Sharon Rae Engel, Larry Wendell Hardy, Patrick Koch, Rudy Schreiber, Kerry L. Spear
  • Publication number: 20170001987
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, Ra, R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, w and n1 are defined and described herein; compositions thereof; and methods of use thereof. These compounds are useful for treating a variety of neurological and psychiatric disorders, such as those described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Linghong Xie, Philip Glyn Jones, Kerry L. Spear, Noel Aaron Powell, Taleen G. Hanania, Vadim Alexandrov
  • Publication number: 20160251359
    Abstract: Compounds that modulate GluR5 activity and methods of using the same are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Michele L.R. Heffernan, Larry Wendell Hardy, Frank Xinhe WU, Lakshmi D. Saraswat, Kerry L. Spear
  • Patent number: 9260452
    Abstract: Compounds that modulate GluR5 activity and methods of using the same are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Michele L. R. Heffernan, Larry Wendell Hardy, Frank Xinhe Wu, Lakshmi D. Saraswat, Kerry L. Spear
  • Publication number: 20150336928
    Abstract: Provided herein are heterocyclyl compounds, methods of their synthesis, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of their use. The compounds provided herein are useful for the treatment, prevention, and/or management of various neurological disorders, including but not limited to, psychosis and schizophrenia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Qun Kevin FANG, Kerry L. SPEAR, Una CAMPBELL
  • Publication number: 20150072974
    Abstract: Provided herein are heteroaryl compounds, methods of their synthesis, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of their use. In one embodiment, the compounds provided herein are useful for the treatment, prevention, and/or management of various disorders, such as CNS disorders and neurological disorders, including, but not limited to, e.g., psychosis, schizophrenia, depression, movement disorders, and Parkinson's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Phillip G. Jones, Robert Lew, Kerry L. Spear, Linghong Xie
  • Publication number: 20140349992
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds and methods of synthesis thereof. The compounds set forth herein are useful for the treatment, prevention, and/or management of various disorders, such as neurological disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, neuropsychiatric disorders, disorders of cognition, learning or memory, gastrointestinal disorders, lower urinary tract disorder, and cancer. Compounds set forth herein modulate the activity of metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 (mGluR5) in the central nervous system or the periphery. Pharmaceutical formulations containing the compounds and their methods of use are also provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Larry Wendell Hardy, Michele L.R. Heffernan, Frank Xinhe Wu, Lakshmi D. Saraswat, Kerry L. Spear
  • Patent number: 8772301
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds and methods of synthesis thereof. The compounds set forth herein are useful for the treatment, prevention, and/or management of various disorders, such as neurological disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, neuropsychiatric disorders, disorders of cognition, learning or memory, gastrointestinal disorders, lower urinary tract disorder, and cancer. Compounds set forth herein modulate the activity of metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 (mGluR5) in the central nervous system or the periphery. Pharmaceutical formulations containing the compounds and their methods of use are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry Wendell Hardy, Michele L. R. Heffernan, Frank Xinhe Wu, Kerry L. Spear, Lakshmi D. Saraswat
  • Publication number: 20140179682
    Abstract: Compounds that modulate GluR5 activity and methods of using the same are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: SUNOVION PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Michele L. R. Heffernan, Larry Wendell Hardy, Frank Xinhe Wu, Lakshmi D. Saraswat, Kerry L. Spear
  • Publication number: 20140121282
    Abstract: Phenyl-substituted cyclohexylamine derivatives and method for their synthesis and characterization are disclosed. Use of these compounds to treat/prevent neurological disorders as well as methods for their synthesis are set forth herein. Exemplary compounds of the invention inhibit reuptake of endogenous monoamines, such as dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine (e.g., from the synaptic cleft) and modulate one or more monoamine transporter. Pharmaceutical formulations incorporating compounds of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Liming SHAO, Fengjiang WANG, Scott Christopher MALCOLM, Michael Charles HEWITT, Jianguo MA, Seth RIBE, Mark A. VARNEY, Una CAMPBELL, Sharon Rae ENGEL, Larry Wendell HARDY, Patrick KOCH, Rudy SCHREIBER, Kerry L. SPEAR
  • Patent number: 8669291
    Abstract: Phenyl-substituted cyclohexylamine derivatives and method for their synthesis and characterization are disclosed. Use of these compounds to treat/prevent neurological disorders as well as methods for their synthesis are set forth herein. Exemplary compounds of the invention inhibit reuptake of endogenous monoamines, such as dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine (e.g., from the synaptic cleft) and modulate one or more monoamine transporter. Pharmaceutical formulations incorporating compounds of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Liming Shao, Fengjiang Wang, Scott Christopher Malcolm, Michael Charles Hewitt, Jianguo Ma, Seth Ribe, Mark A. Varney, Una Campbell, Sharon Rae Engel, Larry Wendell Hardy, Patrick Koch, Rudy Schreiber, Kerry L. Spear
  • Publication number: 20130289013
    Abstract: Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines are disclosed. Compounds of the invention are useful therapeutic agents and their inclusion in pharmaceutical formulations and use in methods of treatment are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Qun Kevin FANG, Frank Xinhe Wu, Paul T. Grover, Seth C. Hopkins, Una Campbell, Milan Chytil, Kerry L. Spear
  • Patent number: 8497278
    Abstract: Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines are disclosed. Compounds of the invention are useful therapeutic agents and their inclusion in pharmaceutical formulations and use in methods of treatment are disclosed. Many of the compounds disclosed herein may be represented by the following generic formula: in which Y is a direct bond or heteroatom and A3 is usually a nitrogenous heterocycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Qun Kevin Fang, Frank Xinhe Wu, Paul T. Grover, Seth C. Hopkins, Una Campbell, Milan Chytil, Kerry L. Spear
  • Patent number: 8404670
    Abstract: Provided herein are fused imidazolyl compounds, methods of synthesis, and methods of use thereof. The compounds provided herein are useful for the treatment, prevention, and/or management of various disorders, such as neurological disorders and metabolic disorders. Compounds provided herein inhibit the activity of histamine H3 receptors and modulate the release of various neurotransmitters, such as histamine, acetylcholine, norepinephrine, and dopamine (e.g. at the synapse). Pharmaceutical formulations containing the compounds and their methods of use are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Milan Chytil, Sharon R. Engel, Qun Kevin Fang, Kerry L. Spear
  • Publication number: 20120029190
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds and methods of synthesis thereof. The compounds provided herein are useful for the treatment, prevention, and/or management of various disorders, such as neurological disorders, psychiatric disorders, neuro-muscular disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, lower urinary tract disorder, and cancer. Compounds provided herein modulate the activity of metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 (mGluR5) in the central nervous system or the periphery. Pharmaceutical formulations containing the compounds and their methods of use are also provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventors: Douglas Burdi, Kerry L. Spear, Larry Wendell Hardy
  • Publication number: 20120022050
    Abstract: Provided herein are fused imidazolyl compounds, methods of synthesis, and methods of use thereof. The compounds provided herein are useful for the treatment, prevention, and/or management of various disorders, such as neurological disorders and metabolic disorders. Compounds provided herein inhibit the activity of histamine H3 receptors and modulate the release of various neurotransmitters, such as histamine, acetylcholine, norepinephrine, and dopamine (e.g. at the synapse). Pharmaceutical formulations containing the compounds and their methods of use are also provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventors: Milan Chytil, Sharon R. Engel, Qun Kevin Fang, Kerry L. Spear
  • Publication number: 20110319380
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds and methods of synthesis thereof. The compounds set forth herein are useful for the treatment, prevention, and/or management of various disorders, such as neurological disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, neuropsychiatric disorders, disorders of cognition, learning or memory, gastrointestinal disorders, lower urinary tract disorder, and cancer. Compounds set forth herein modulate the activity of metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 (mGluR5) in the central nervous system or the periphery. Pharmaceutical formulations containing the compounds and their methods of use are also provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Larry Wendell Hardy, Michele L. R. Heffernan, Frank Xinhe Wu, Kerry L. Spear, Lakshmi D. Saraswat
  • Patent number: 8063032
    Abstract: Provided herein are fused imidazolyl compounds, methods of synthesis, and methods of use thereof. The compounds provided herein are useful for the treatment, prevention, and/or management of various disorders, such as neurological disorders and metabolic disorders. Compounds provided herein inhibit the activity of histamine H3 receptors and modulate the release of various neurotransmitters, such as histamine, acetylcholine, norepinephrine, and dopamine (e.g. at the synapse). Pharmaceutical formulations containing the compounds and their methods of use are also provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Milan Chytil, Qun Kevin Fang, Kerry L. Spear
  • Publication number: 20110166146
    Abstract: Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines are disclosed. Compounds of the invention are useful therapeutic agents and their inclusion in pharmaceutical formulations and use in methods of treatment are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: SUNOVION PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Qun Kevin Fang, Frank Xinhe Wu, Paul T. Grover, Seth C. Hopkins, Una Campbell, Milan Chytil, Kerry L. Spear
  • Patent number: 7902252
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel inhibitors of the enzyme D-amino acid oxidase. The compounds of the invention are useful for treating or preventing diseases and/or condition, wherein modulation of D-serine levels, and/or its oxidative products, is effective in ameliorating symptoms. The invention further provides methods of enhancing learning, memory and/or cognition. For example, the invention provides methods for treating or preventing loss of memory and/or cognition associated with neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease. The invention further provides methods for preventing loss of neuronal function characteristic of neurodegenerative diseases. In addition, methods are provided for the treatment or prevention of neuropsychiatric diseases (e.g., schizophrenia) and for the treatment or prevention of pain and ataxia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Sepracor, Inc.
    Inventors: Michele L. R. Heffernan, Qun Kevin Fang, Robert J. Foglesong, Seth C. Hopkins, Cyprian O. Ogbu, Mustapha Soukri, Kerry L. Spear