Patents by Inventor L. Letts

L. Letts 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: 20070112067
    Abstract: The invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated prostaglandins, and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated and/or nitrosylated prostaglandin, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or at least one vasoactive agent. The invention also provides novel compositions comprising at least one prostaglandin and at least one S-nitrosothiol compound, and, optionally, at least one vasoactive agent. The prostaglandin is preferably a prostaglandin E1 compound, more preferably alprostadil, and the S-nitrosothiol compound is preferably S-nitrosoglutathione.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Applicant: NitroMed, Inc.
    Inventors: David Garvey, Ricky Gaston, L. Letts, Inigo de Tejada, Sang Tam, Manuel Worcel
  • Publication number: 20070060571
    Abstract: The present invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitors and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated and/or nitrosylated cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitor, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or optionally, at least one therapeutic agent. The present invention also provides novel compositions comprising at least one parent COX-2 inhibitor and at least one nitric oxide donor, and, optionally, at least one therapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: NitroMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Ramani Bandarage, Upul Bandarage, Xinqin Fang, David Garvey, L. Letts, Joseph Schroeder, Sang Tam
  • Publication number: 20070010571
    Abstract: The invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated cardiovascular compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated and/or nitrosylated cardiovascular compound, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel compositions and kits comprising at,least one cardiovascular compound of the invention, that is optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor compound and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides methods for (a) treating cardiovascular diseases; (b) treating renovascular diseases; (c) treating diabetes; (d) treating diseases resulting from oxidative stress; (e) treating endothelial dysfunctions; (f) treating diseases caused by endothelial dysfunctions; (g) treating cirrhosis; (h) treating pre-eclampsia; (j) treating osteoporosis; and (k) treating nephropathy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2004
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Applicant: NITROMED, INC.
    Inventors: David Garvey, L. Letts, Manuel Worcel, Ricky Gaston
  • Publication number: 20070004788
    Abstract: The invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated H2 receptor antagonist compounds, and novel compositions comprising at least one H2 receptor antagonist compound that is optionally substituted with at least one NO and/or NO2 group, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase and/or at least one nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug, antacid, bismuth-containing reagent or anti-viral agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Applicant: NitroMed, Inc.
    Inventors: David Garvey, L. Letts, Chia-En Lin, Tiansheng Wang
  • Publication number: 20060276439
    Abstract: Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs which have been substituted with a nitrogen monoxide group; compositions comprising (i) a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug, which can optionally be substituted with a nitrogen monoxide group and (ii) a compound that directly donates, transfers or releases a nitrogen monoxide group (preferably as a charged species, particularly nitrosonium); and methods of treatment of inflammation, pain, gastrointestinal lesions and/or fever using the compositions are disclosed. The compounds and compositions protect against the gastrointestinal, renal and other toxicities that are otherwise induced by nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Applicant: NitroMed, Inc.
    Inventors: David Garvey, L. Letts, H. Renfroe, Sang Tam
  • Publication number: 20060189603
    Abstract: The invention describes novel compositions and kits comprising at least one nitric oxide enhancing diuretic compound, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide enhancing compound and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides methods for (a) treating conditions resulting from excessive water and/or electrolyte retention; (b) treating cardiovascular diseases; (c) treating renovascular diseases; (d) treating diabetes; (e) treating diseases resulting from oxidative stress; (f) treating endothelial dysfunctions; (g) treating diseases caused by endothelial dysfunctions; (h) treating cirrhosis; (j) treating pre-eclampsia; (k) treating osteoporosis; (l) treating nephropathy; (m) treating peripheral vascular diseases; (n) treating portal hypertension; (o) treating central nervous system disorders; (p) treating metabolic syndrome; (q) treating sexual dysfunctions; and (r) hyperlipidemia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Applicant: NitroMed, Inc.
    Inventors: David Garvey, L. Letts, Richard Earl, Maiko Ezawa, Xinqin Fang, Ricky Gaston, Subhash Khanapure, Chia-En Lin, Ramani Ranatunge, Cheri Stevenson, Shiow-Jyi Wey
  • Publication number: 20050250758
    Abstract: The invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated H2 receptor antagonist compounds, and novel compositions comprising at least one H2 receptor antagonist compound that is optionally substituted with at least one NO and/or NO2 group, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase and/or at least one nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug, antacid, bismuth-containing reagent or anti-viral agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Applicant: NitroMed, Inc.
    Inventors: David Garvey, L. Letts, Chia-En Lin, Tiansheng Wang
  • Publication number: 20050059655
    Abstract: The invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated diuretic compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated and/or nitrosylated diuretic compound, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel compositions and kits comprising at least one diuretic compound of the invention, that is optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor compound and/or at least one therapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2004
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Applicant: NitroMed, Inc.
    Inventors: David Garvey, L. Letts, Manuel Worcel, Richard Earl, Maiko Ezawa, Xinqin Fang, Subhash Khanapure, Chia-En Lin, Ramani Ranatunga, Cheri Stevenson
  • Publication number: 20050038029
    Abstract: Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs which have been substituted with a nitrogen monoxide group; compositions comprising (i) a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug, which can optionally be substituted with a nitrogen monoxide group and (ii) a compound that directly donates, transfers or releases a nitrogen monoxide group (preferably as a charged species, particularly nitrosonium); and methods of treatment of inflammation, pain, gastrointestinal lesions and/or fever using the compositions are disclosed. The compounds and compositions protect against the gastrointestinal, renal and other toxicities that are otherwise induced by nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2004
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Applicant: NitroMed, Inc.
    Inventors: David Garvey, L. Letts, H. Renfroe, Sang Tam
  • Patent number: 6732485
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a device and method for the creation of a anchor points at any location in a wall through the injection of a curable anchor material into the cavity behind the wall. Once cured, the newly created anchor point will allow the wall to support heavy loads and undergo repeated stress over long periods of time without being damaged. The device of the present disclosure produces an anchor point that is at least as strong as the best methods currently available, yet is simpler and more economical to use than the methods currently available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Inventors: Miles L. Lett, Jorge del Valle
  • Publication number: 20030079435
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a device and method for the creation of a anchor points at any location in a wall through the injection of a curable anchor material into the cavity behind the wall. Once cured, the newly created anchor point will allow the wall to support heavy loads and undergo repeated stress over long periods of time without being damaged. The device of the present disclosure produces anchor point that is at least as strong as the best methods currently available, yet is simpler and more economical to use than the methods currently available.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Miles L. Lett, Jorge Del Valle