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).

  • Publication number: 20110034434
    Abstract: The invention relates to prodrugs of fused heterocyclic inhibitors of D-amino oxidase (DAAO) and methods of treating diseases and conditions, wherein modulation of D-amino acid oxidase activity, D-serine levels, D-serine oxidative products and NMDA receptor activity in the nervous system of a mammalian subject is effective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: SEPRACOR INC.
    Inventors: Michele L. R. Heffernan, Richard Dennis, James M. Dorsey, Robert J. Foglesong, Michael L. Jones, Cyprian O. Ogbu, Mustapha Soukri, Kerry L. Spear, Michael A. Orsini
  • Patent number: 7884124
    Abstract: This invention provides novel inhibitors of the enzyme D-amino acid oxidase as well as pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds of the invention. The invention also provides methods for the treatment and prevention of neurological disorders, such as neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases, as well as pain, ataxia and convulsion. The compounds of the invention have the general structure: wherein A is NH or S. Q is a member selected from CR1 and N. X and Y are members independently selected from O, S, CR2, N and NH. R1, R2 and R4 are members independently selected from H and F, provided that at least one member selected from R1, R2 and R4 is F. R6 is a member selected from O?X+ and OH, wherein X+ is a positive ion, which is a member selected from inorganic positive ions and organic positive ions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: Michele L. R. Heffernan, Robert J. Foglesong, Seth C. Hopkins, Mustapha Soukri, Steven W. Jones, Kerry L. Spear, Mark A. Varney
  • Publication number: 20100204214
    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: February 11, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventors: Milan Chytil, Sharon R. Engel, Qun Kevin Fang, Kerry L. Spear
  • Publication number: 20100144698
    Abstract: Compounds are provided which have the structure Wherein A, B, C, D, m, Y, Ra, Rc, Rd, and Rd? are as described herein, and which are useful as inhibitors of tryptase, thrombin, trypsin, Factor Xa, Factor VIIa, Factor XIa, and urokinase-type plasminogen activator and may be employed in preventing and/or treating asthma, chronic asthma, allergic rhinitis, and thrombotic disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2010
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: DAIAMED
    Inventors: Thomas Bannister, Cassandra Celatka, Nizal S. Chandrakumar, Hongfeng Deng, Zihong Guo, Lei Jin, Tsveltelina Lazarova, Jian Lin, Scott T. Moe, Pamela Nagafuji, Manuel Navia, Amy Ripka, Michael J. Rynkiewicz, Kerry L. Spear, James E. Stickler, Roger Xie
  • Publication number: 20100120740
    Abstract: The invention relates to prodrugs of fused heterocyclic inhibitors of D-amino oxidase (DAAO) and methods of treating diseases and conditions, wherein modulation of D-amino acid oxidase activity, D-serine levels, D-serine oxidative products and NMDA receptor activity in the nervous system of a mammalian subject is effective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: SEPRACOR INC.
    Inventors: Michele L. R. Heffernan, Richard Dennis, James M. Dorsey, Robert J. Foglesong, Michael L. Jones, Cyprian O. Ogbu, Mustapha Soukri, Kerry L. Spear, H. Scott Wilkinson, Michael Anthony Orsini
  • Publication number: 20100029737
    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: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: SEPRACOR INC.
    Inventors: Michele L. R. Heffernan, Qun Kevin Fang, Robert J. Foglesong, Seth C. Hopkins, Cyprian O. Ogbu, Mustapha Soukri, Kerry L. Spear
  • Publication number: 20100029741
    Abstract: This invention provides methods of improving cognitive function by administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a fused heterocycle having the formula: in which R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of H, substituted or unsubstituted arylalkyl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylalkyl. R2 is a member selected from the group consisting of H substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted arylalkyl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylalkyl. R3 is a member selected from the group consisting of H, C1-C6 substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted arylalkyl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylalkyl. R4 is a member selected from OH and O?X+, in which X+ is positive ion which is a member selected from organic positive ions and inorganic positive ions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Dorsey, Michele L. R. Heffernan, Qun Kevin Fang, Robert J. Foglesong, Seth C. Hopkins, Cyprian O. Ogbu, Mustapha Soukri, Kerry L. Spear
  • Publication number: 20100022612
    Abstract: This invention provides fused heterocycles having the formula: in which R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of H, substituted or unsubstituted arylalkyl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylalkyl. R2 is a member selected from the group consisting of H substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted arylalkyl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylalkyl. R3 is a member selected from the group consisting of H, C1-C6 substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted arylalkyl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylalkyl. R4 is a member selected from OH and O?X+, in which X+ is positive ion which is a member selected from organic positive ions and inorganic positive ions. Substituted or unsubstituted arylalkyl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylalkyl moieties have the formula: in which Ar is a member selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted aryl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Dorsey, Michele L. R. Heffernan, Qun Kevin Fang, Robert J. Foglesong, Seth C. Hopkins, Cyprian O. Ogbu, Mustapha Soukri, Kerry L. Spear
  • Patent number: 7579370
    Abstract: This invention provides fused heterocycles having the formula: in which R1 is a member selected from the group consisting of H, substituted or unsubstituted arylalkyl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylalkyl. R2 is a member selected from the group consisting of H substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted arylalkyl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylalkyl. R3is a member selected from the group consisting of H, C1-C6 substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted arylalkyl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylalkyl. R4 is a member selected from OH and O?X+, in which X+ is positive ion which is a member selected from organic positive ions and inorganic positive ions. Substituted or unsubstituted arylalkyl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroarylalkyl moieties have the formula: in which Ar is a member selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted aryl and substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: Michele L. R. Heffernan, James M. Dorsey, Qun Kevin Fang, Robert J. Foglesong, Seth C. Hopkins, Cyprian O. Ogbu, Mustapha Soukri, Kerry L. Spear
  • Publication number: 20090163371
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for compound and lead generation and discovery. In particular, the present invention provides a method for generating compounds and for selecting compounds that bind to a target. The present invention provides a way by which anchors (e.g., weak binders) and anchor-scaffold conjugates can be evolved into new generations of compounds having improved target binding and other desired pharmaceutical properties through control of both synthetic input and selection criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Andrew M. Stern, Scott L. Harbeson, Edward M. Driggers, Kerry L. Spear
  • Publication number: 20090143351
    Abstract: Compounds are provided which have the structure Wherein A, B, C, D, m, Y, Ra, Rc, Rd, and Rd? are as described herein, and which are useful as inhibitors of tryptase, thrombin, trypsin, Factor Xa, Factor VIIa, Factor XIa, and urokinase-type plasminogen activator and may be employed in preventing and/or treating asthma, chronic asthma, allergic rhinitis, and thrombotic disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: DAIAMED
    Inventors: Thomas Bannister, Cassandra Celatka, Nizal S. Chandrakumar, Hongfeng Deng, Zihong Guo, Lei Jin, Tsvetelina Lazarova, Jian Lin, Scott T. Moe, Pamela Nagafuji, Manuel Navia, Amy Ripka, Michael J. Rynkiewicz, Kerry L. Spear, James E. Stickler, Roger Xie
  • Publication number: 20090099248
    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: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: SEPRACOR INC.
    Inventors: Michele L. R. Heffernan, Qun Kevin Fang, Robert J. Foglesong, Seth C. Hopkins, Cyprian O. Ogbu, Mustapha Soukri, Kerry L. Spear
  • Patent number: 7501404
    Abstract: Compounds are provided which have the structure Wherein A, B, C, D, m, Y, Ra, Rc, Rd, and Rd? are as described herein, and which are useful as inhibitors of tryptase, thrombin, trypsin, Factor Xa, Factor VIIa, Factor XIa, and urokinase-type plasminogen activator and may be employed in preventing and/or treating asthma, chronic asthma, allergic rhinitis, and thrombotic disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: DAIMED
    Inventors: Thomas Bannister, Cassandra Celatka, Nizal S. Chandrakumar, Hongfeng Deng, Zihong Guo, Lei Jin, Tsvetelina Lazarova, Jian Lin, Scott T. Moe, Pamela Nagafuji, Manuel Navia, Amy Ripka, Michael J. Rynkiewicz, Kerry L. Spear, James E. Stickler, Roger Xie
  • Publication number: 20090005456
    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: June 2, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: SEPRACOR 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: 20080108600
    Abstract: The present invention provides a genus of polycyclic pyridines that are useful as modulators of potassium ion channels. The modulators of the invention are of use in both therapeutic and diagnostic methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Applicants: Icagen, Inc., Astellas Parma Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaodong Wang, Kerry L. Spear, Alan B. Fulp, Darrick Seconi, Takeshi Suzuki, Takahiro Ishii, Ayako Moritomo, Hideki Kubota, Jun-ichi Kazami
  • Patent number: 7132439
    Abstract: The present invention provides a genus of bis-benzimidazole compounds, methods and pharmaceutical compositions that are useful as modulators of potassium ion channels. The compounds of the invention are of use in both therapeutic and diagnostic methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Icagen, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaodong Wang, Alan B. Fulp, Albert M. van Rhee, Kerry L. Spear
  • Patent number: 6881753
    Abstract: Indanes, benzopyrans and analogues thereof are potassium channel inhibitors and blockers of IKur and have the structure: where A, B, D, Q, X1, R, R1, X2 and R2 are as defined herein. These compounds are useful as antiarrhythmic agents. In addition, a method is provided for preventing cardiac arrhythmia employing the above compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
    Inventors: John Lloyd, Heather J. Finlay, Wayne Vaccaro, Karnail S. Atwal, Michael F. Gross, Kerry L. Spear
  • Publication number: 20040192710
    Abstract: Indanes, benzopyrans and analogues thereof are potassium channel inhibitors and blockers of IKur and have the structure 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: John Lloyd, Heather J. Finlay, Wayne Vaccaro, Karnail S. Atwal, Michael F. Gross, Kerry L. Spear
  • Patent number: 6784189
    Abstract: Indanes, benzopyrans and analogues thereof are potassium channel inhibitors and blockers of IKur and have the structure where A, B, D, Q, X1, R, R1, X2 and R2 are as defined herein. These compounds are useful as antiarrhythmic agents. In addition, a method is provided for preventing cardiac arrhythmia employing the above compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: John Lloyd, Heather J. Finlay, Wayne Vaccaro, Karnail S. Atwal, Michael F. Gross, Kerry L. Spear
  • Publication number: 20040067944
    Abstract: Indanes, benzopyrans and analogues thereof are potassium channel inhibitors and blockers of IKur and have the structure 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventors: John Lloyd, Heather J. Finlay, Wayne Vaccaro, Karnail S. Atwal, Michael F. Gross, Kerry L. Spear