Patents by Inventor Lars J. S. Knutsen

Lars J. S. Knutsen 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: 20110288075
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel pyridazinone derivatives that mediate enzymatic activity. In particular, the compounds may be effective in the treatment of diseases or disease states related to the activity of the histamine H3 receptor, including, for example, neurodegenerative disorders, sleep/wake disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and cognition/cognitive disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: CEPHALON, INC.
    Inventors: Edward R. Bacon, Thomas R. Bailey, Nadine C. Becknell, Sankar Chatterjee, Derek Dunn, Greg A. Hostetler, Robert L. Hudkins, Kurt A. Josef, Lars J.S. Knutsen, Ming Tao, Allison L. Zulli
  • Publication number: 20100311752
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds having histamine H3 antagonist activity, as well as methods of their use and preparation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: CEPHALON, INC.
    Inventors: Robert L. Hudkins, Lars J.S. Knutsen, Catherine P. Prouty, Babu G. Sundar, Kevin J. Wells-Knecht
  • Publication number: 20100280007
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel pyridizinone derivatives that mediate enzymatic activity. In particular, the compounds may be effective in the treatment of diseases or disease states related to the activity of the histamine H3 receptor, including, for example, neurodegenerative disorders, sleep/wake disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and cognition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: CEPHALON, INC.
    Inventors: Edward R. Bacon, Thomas R. Bailey, Nadine C. Becknell, Sankar Chatterjee, Derek Dunn, Greg A. Hostetler, Robert L. Hudkins, Kurt A. Josef, Lars J.S. Knutsen, Ming Tao, Allison L. Zulli
  • Publication number: 20100273779
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel pyridizinone derivatives that mediate enzymatic activity. In particular, the compounds may be effective in the treatment of diseases or disease states related to the activity of the histamine H3 receptor, including, for example, neurodegenerative disorders, sleep/wake disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and cognition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: CEPHALON, INC.
    Inventors: Edward R. Bacon, Thomas R. Bailey, Nadine C. Becknell, Sankar Chatterjee, Derek Dunn, Greg A. Hostetler, Robert L. Hudkins, Kurt A. Josef, Lars J.S. Knutsen, Ming Tao, Allison L. Zulli
  • Patent number: 5589467
    Abstract: A compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein X is halogen, amino, perhalomethyl, cyano, C.sub.1-6 -alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 -alkylthio or C.sub.1-6 -alkylamino;A is methyl, halomethyl, cyanomethyl, aminomethyl, vinyl, methylthiomethyl or methoxymethyl;R.sup.1 is selected from optionally substituted N-bonded heterocyclics.The compounds have been found useful for treating central nervous system ailments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1996
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Jesper Lau, Lars J. S. Knutsen
  • Patent number: 5484774
    Abstract: A compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein X is halogen, trifluoromethyl, cyano, C.sub.1-6 -alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 -alkylthio, C.sub.1-6 -alkylamino or C.sub.1-6 -dialkylamino;R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 are H or straight or branched C.sub.1-6 -alkyl or trifluoromethyl or R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 together form a cycloalkyl ring;Y is O, S, SO.sub.2, NH or N-alkyl;R.sup.5 is selected from optionally substituted heterocycles.R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are hydrogen, benzoyl or C.sub.1-6 -alkanoyl.The compounds have been found useful for treating central nervous system and cardiovascular ailments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1996
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Jesper Lau, Lars J. S. Knutsen, Malcolm Sheardown, Anker J. Hansen
  • Patent number: 5432164
    Abstract: A compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein X is halogen, perhalomethyl, cyano, C.sub.1-6 -alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 -alkylthio, or C.sub.1-6 -alkylamino; andR.sup.1 is selected from N-bonded heterocycles.The compound with the greatest ability to discriminate between the A1 and A2 adenosine receptors is 2-chloro-N-[4-phenoxy-1-piperidinyl]adenosine. These adenosine derivatives are useful as anti-convulsants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Lars J. S. Knutsen, Jesper Lau
  • Patent number: 5430027
    Abstract: Adenosine compounds having the following structure ##STR1## wherein X is halogen, perhalomethyl, acetamido, cyano, C.sub.1-6 -alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 -alkylthio or C.sub.1-6 -alkylamino; andR.sup.1 is --NR.sup.2 R.sup.3 or YR.sup.4, wherein Y is oxygen or sulfur;R.sup.2 is phenyl, C.sub.1-6 -alkyl or substituted C.sub.1-6 -alkyl; andR.sup.4 is naphthyl, partly saturated naphthyl; optionally phenyl or phenoxy substituted C.sub.1-6 -alkyl wherein the phenyl and phenoxy substituents are also optionally substituted, or optionally phenyl or phenoxy substituted C.sub.3-8 -cycloalkyl and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in the treatment of myocardial and cerebral ischemias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 4, 1995
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Lars J. S. Knutsen, Jesper Lau
  • Patent number: 5348965
    Abstract: The invention relates to therapeutically active azaheterocyclic compounds and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds. The novel compounds are useful in treating a central nervous system ailment related to the GABA uptake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1994
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Knud E. Andersen, Lars J. S. Knutsen, Per O. Sorensen, Behrend F. Lundt, Jesper Lau, Hans Petersen
  • Patent number: 5231106
    Abstract: Novel O-alkylated oximes of the general formula I ##STR1## or ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic rings, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or lower alkyl, R.sup.4 is a nitrogen containing, substituted ring or an amino group carrying a substituted ring, and n and m independently are 0, 1 or 2, are potent inhibitors of GABA reuptake from the synaptic cleft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Lars J. S. Knutsen, Knud E. Andersen, Anker S. Jorgensen, Ursula Sonnewald
  • Patent number: 5229404
    Abstract: Novel O-alkylated oximes of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic rings, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or lower alkyl, R.sup.4 is a nitrogen containing, substituted ring or an amino group carrying a substituted ring, and n and m independently are 0, 1 or 2, are potent inhibitors of GABA re-uptake from the synaptic cleft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Lars J. S. Knutsen, Knud E. Andersen, Anker S. Jorgensen, Ursula Sonnewald
  • Patent number: 5214054
    Abstract: Novel O-alkylated oximes of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic rings, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or lower alkyl, R.sup.4 is a nitrogen containing, substituted ring or an amino group carrying a substituted ring, and n and m independently are 0, 1 or 2, are potent inhibitors of GABA reuptake from the synaptic cleft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1993
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Lars J. S. Knutsen, Knud E. Andersen, Anker S. Jorgensen, Ursula Sonnewald
  • Patent number: 5039685
    Abstract: Novel O-alkylated oximes of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic rings, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or lower alkyl, R.sup.4 is a nitrogen containing, substituted ring or an amino group carrying a substituted ring, and n and m independently are 0, 1 or 2, are potent inhibitors of GABA reuptake from the synaptic cleft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1991
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Lars J. S. Knutsen, Knud E. Andersen, Anker S. Jorgensen, Ursula Sonnewald