Patents by Inventor L. Knowles
L. Knowles 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).
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Patent number: 11339156Abstract: The present invention is directed to pyrazol-4-yl-pyridine compounds which are allosteric modulators of the M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2018Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., MSD R&D (China) Co., Ltd.Inventors: John J. Acton, III, Jianming Bao, Qiaolin Deng, Melissa Egbertson, Ronald Ferguson, II, Xiaolei Gao, Scott Timothy Harrison, Timothy J. Henderson, Sandra L. Knowles, Chunsing Li, Michael Man-Chu Lo, Robert D. Mazzola, Jr., Meng Na, Michael T. Rudd, Oleg B. Selyutin, David M. Tellers, Ling Tong, Fengqi Zhang, Takao Suzuki
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Patent number: 11319298Abstract: The present invention is directed to heteroarylpiperidine ether compounds which are allosteric modulators of the M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2017Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., MSD R&D (China) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jianming Bao, Ronald Ferguson, Xiaolei Gao, Scott Harrison, Sandra L. Knowles, Michael Man-Chu Lo, Robert D. Mazzola, Jr., Jeffrey W. Shubert
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Patent number: 11230556Abstract: The present invention is directed to 6,5-fused heteroarylpiperidine ether compounds which are allosteric modulators of the M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2017Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Xiaolei Gao, Sandra L. Knowles, Chunsing Li, Michael Man-Chu Lo, Robert D. Mazzola, Jr., Debra L. Ondeyka
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Patent number: 11149036Abstract: The present invention is directed to pyrazol-4-yl-pyridine compounds which are allosteric modulators of the M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2018Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignees: MSD R&D (China) Co., Ltd., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: John J. Acton, III, Jianming Bao, Qiaolin Deng, Melissa Egbertson, Ronald Ferguson, II, Xiaolei Gao, Scott Timothy Harrison, Sandra L. Knowles, Chunsing Li, Michael Man-Chu Lo, Robert D. Mazzola, Jr., Zhaoyang Meng, Meng Na, Michael T. Rudd, Oleg Selyutin, David M. Tellers, Ling Tong, Fengqi Zhang
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Patent number: 10933056Abstract: The present invention is directed to pyrazol-4-yl-pyridine compounds which are allosteric modulators of the M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., MSD R&D (China) Co. Ltd.Inventors: John J. Acton, III, Jianming Bao, Melissa Egbertson, Xiaolei Gao, Scott T. Harrison, Sandra L. Knowles, Chunsing Li, Michael Man-Chu Lo, Robert D. Mazzola, Jr., Zhaoyang Meng, Michael T. Rudd, Oleg B. Selyutin, David M. Tellers, Ling Tong, Jenny Miu-Chun Wai
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Patent number: 10836775Abstract: The present invention is directed to 6,6-fused heteroarylpiperidine ether compounds which are allosteric modulators of the M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2017Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Xiaolei Gao, Sandra L. Knowles, Chunsing Li, Michael Man-Chu Lo, Robert D. Mazzola, Jr., Ling Tong
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Publication number: 20200069671Abstract: The present invention is directed to pyrazol-4-yl-pyridine compounds which are allosteric modulators of the M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Applicants: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., MSD R & D (China) Co., Ltd.Inventors: John J. Acton, III, Jianming Bao, Melissa Egbertson, Xiaolei Gao, Scott T. Harrison, Sandra L. Knowles, Chunsing Li, Michael Man-Chu Lo, Robert D. Mazzola, JR., Zhaoyang Meng, Michael T. Rudd, Oleg B. Selyutin, David M. Tellers, Ling Tong, Jenny Miu-Chun Wai
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Patent number: 10351564Abstract: The present invention is directed to 6,7-dihydro-5H-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyridine-5-one compounds which are allosteric modulators of the M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2018Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Merck Sharop & Dohme, Corp.Inventors: Xiaolei Gao, Sandra L. Knowles, Michael Man-Chu Lo, Robert D. Mazzola, Jr.
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Patent number: 10329289Abstract: The present invention is directed to 6,7-dihydro-5H-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyridine-5-one compounds which are allosteric modulators of the M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Jianming Bao, Xiaolei Gao, Sandra L. Knowles, Chunsing Li, Michael Man-Chu Lo, Robert D. Mazzola, Jr., Debra L. Ondeyka, Andrew W. Stamford, Fengqi Zhang
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Publication number: 20190000824Abstract: The present invention is directed to pyrazol-4-yl-pyridine compounds which are allosteric modulators of the M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine 5 receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2016Publication date: January 3, 2019Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: John J. Acton, III, Jianming Bao, Melissa Egbertson, Xiaolei Gao, Scott T. Harrison, Sandra L. Knowles, Chunsing Li, Michael Man-Chu Lo, Robert D. Mazzola, Jr., Zhaoyang Meng, Michael T. Rudd, Oleg B. Selyutin, David M. Tellers, Ling Tong, Jenny Miu-Chun Wai
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Patent number: 9934812Abstract: A tension feedback signal is generated to reduce tension variation on a tape occurring at a reel frequency. Tension variation information may be obtained and used to generate the tension feedback signal. The tension feedback signal may be combined with a constant tension preset signal. The combined signal may be used to drive a tape reel at a tape reel speed adjusted according to the combined signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2013Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LPInventors: Donald J. Fasen, Vernon L. Knowles
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Publication number: 20160125909Abstract: A tension feedback signal is generated to reduce tension variation on a tape occurring at a reel frequency. Tension variation information may be obtained and used to generate the tension feedback signal. The tension feedback signal may be combined with a constant tension preset signal. The combined signal may be used to drive a tape reel at a tape reel speed adjusted according to the combined signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2013Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: Donald J Fasen, Vernon L. Knowles
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Patent number: 8959387Abstract: The present disclosure provides techniques for operating a tape drive. A method of operating a tape drive includes monitoring a parameter of the tape drive during a data access operation. The method also includes detecting an access failure. The method further includes selecting a treatment based on the parameter, applying the treatment, and performing a retry.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2012Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Donald J. Fasen, Vernon L. Knowles
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Publication number: 20140040655Abstract: The present disclosure provides techniques for operating a tape drive. A method of operating a tape drive includes monitoring a parameter of the tape drive during a data access operation. The method also includes detecting an access failure. The method further includes selecting a treatment based on the parameter, applying the treatment, and performing a retry.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Inventors: Donald J. Fasen, Vernon L. Knowles
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Patent number: 8518911Abstract: The invention encompasses pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine derivatives which selectively inhibit microtubule affinity regulating kinase (MARK) and are therefore useful for the treatment or prevention of Alzheimer's disease. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also included.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2009Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Jason D. Katz, Sandra L. Knowles, James P. Jewell, David L. Sloman, Matthew G. Stanton, Njamkou Noucti
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Patent number: 8432634Abstract: An apparatus includes plural spaced apart sensors arranged along a direction of motion of a medium, and a processing circuit to receive signals from the sensors, determine a difference of the signals, and identify an error built into the medium based on the difference.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2006Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Jeffrey S. McAllister, Donald J. Fasen, Vernon L. Knowles
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Publication number: 20110195933Abstract: The invention encompasses pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine derivatives which selectively inhibit microtubule affinity regulating kinase (MARK) and are therefore useful for the treatment or prevention of Alzheimer's disease. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2009Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventors: Jason D. Katz, Sandra L. Knowles, James P. Jewell, David L. Sloman, Matthew G. Stanton, Njamkou Noucti
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Patent number: 7845001Abstract: A method, a system and a server are provided for managing networks in a multiple domain environment is provided. A user request may be received via a first secure session. A domain pertaining to the user request may be automatically determined by accessing a database. A request, based on the user request, is generated and sent to a device of the determined domain.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2004Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Verizon Business Global LLCInventors: Christopher L. Knowles, James R. Mosier, Robin J. Fegley
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Patent number: 7835103Abstract: A system and method for reducing tape wear in a magnetic tape system. A tape drive comprises a wrap reverse location controller. The wrap reverse location controller determines a magnetic tape reversal location. The tape drive reverses the direction of the magnetic tape at the reversal location. The wrap reverse location controller determines the tape reversal location by varying, relative to the tape heads, the longitudinal tape location at which tape direction reversals are performed at each end of the tape.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: James C. Anderson, Vernon L. Knowles
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Patent number: 7733594Abstract: A system and method for overcoming adhesion between media and a surface of a storage device in contact with the media. A storage device comprises a media velocity detector and a media drive motor controller. The media velocity detector detects storage media velocity as torque is applied to a storage media. The media drive motor controller causes a media drive motor to apply acceleration torque to the storage media. If the media velocity detector detects no increase in media velocity as acceleration torque is applied to the storage media, then the media drive motor controller causes the media drive motor to apply a torque pulse to the storage media.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Donald J. Fasen, Vernon L. Knowles