Patents by Inventor Laurence Wu

Laurence Wu 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: 8604021
    Abstract: The invention relates to 5-HT6 receptor antagonists. Novel arylamine compounds and use of these compounds and their pharmaceutical compositions, e.g., in the treatment, modulation and/or prevention of physiological conditions associated with serotonin action, such as in treating obesity, and obesity-related disorders, e.g., cardiovascular disease, digestive disease, respiratory disease, cancer and type II diabetes; and psychological disorders such as schizophrenia, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Inventors: Oren Becker, Rosa Melendez, Yael Marantz, Anurag Sharadendu, Merav Fichman, Mercedes Lobera, Hanoch Senderowitz, Srinivasa Rao Cheruku, Sharon Shacham, Laurence Wu, Ashis Saha, Pini Orbach, Dale S. Dhanoa
  • Publication number: 20120115850
    Abstract: The invention relates to 5-HT6 receptor antagonists. Novel arylamine compounds and use of these compounds and their pharmaceutical compositions, e.g., in the treatment, modulation and/or prevention of physiological conditions associated with serotonin action, such as in treating obesity, and obesity-related disorders, e.g., cardiovascular disease, digestive disease, respiratory disease, cancer and type II diabetes; and psychological disorders such as schizophrenia, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventors: Oren Becker, Rosa Melendez, Yael Marantz, Anurag Sharadendu, Merav Fichman, Mercedes Lobera, Hanoch Senderowitz, Srinivasa Rao Cheruku, Sharon Shacham, Laurence Wu, Ashis Saha, Pini Orbach, Dale S. Dhanoa
  • Publication number: 20110195953
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to thienopyridinone 5-HT4 receptor modulators, and in particular the use of these compounds and their pharmaceutical compositions, e.g., in the treatment, modulation and/or prevention of physiological conditions associated with serotonin action, such as in treating Alzheimer's disease, cognition disorders, depression, and anxiety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: EPIX Delaware, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale S. Dhanoa, Oren Becker, Silvia Noiman, Pradyumna Mohanty, Dongli Chen, Mercedes Lobera, Laurence Wu, Yael Marantz, Boaz Inbal, Alexander Heifetz, Shay Bar-Haim, Sharon Shacham
  • Patent number: 7982040
    Abstract: The invention relates to 5-HT receptor agonists and partial agonists. Novel thienopyridinone compounds represented by Formula I, and synthesis and uses thereof for treating diseases mediated directly or indirectly by 5-HT receptors, are disclosed. Such conditions include Alzheimer's disease, cognition disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, nausea, emesis, vomiting, prokinesia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, nonulcer dyspepsia, depression, anxiety, urinary incontinence, migraine, arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, ischemic stroke, gastritis, gastric emptying disorders, feeding disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, constipation, erectile dysfunction, and respiratory depression. Methods of preparation and novel intermediates and pharmaceutical salts thereof are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Nanotherapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale S. Dhanoa, Oren Becker, Silvia Noiman, Pradyumna Mohanty, Dongli Chen, Mercedes Lobera, Laurence Wu, Yael Marantz, Boaz Inbal, Alexander Heifetz, Shay Bar-Haim, Sharon Shacham
  • Patent number: 7968538
    Abstract: The invention relates to 5-HT6 receptor antagonists. Novel arylamine compounds and use of these compounds and their pharmaceutical compositions, e.g., in the treatment, modulation and/or prevention of physiological conditions associated with serotonin action, such as in treating obesity, and obesity-related disorders, e.g., cardiovascular disease, digestive disease, respiratory disease, cancer and type II diabetes; and psychological disorders such as schizophrenia, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Galenea Corp.
    Inventors: Oren Becker, Rosa Melendez, Yael Marantz, Anurag Sharadendu, Merav Fichman, Mercedes Lobera, Hanoch Senderowitz, Srinivasa Rao Cheruku, Silvia Noiman, Xiang Y. Yu, Sharon Shacham, Laurence Wu, Ashis Saha, Pini Orbach, Dale S. Dhanoa
  • Patent number: 7598265
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to thienopyridinone 5-HT4 receptor modulators, and in particular the use of these compounds and their pharmaceutical compositions, e.g., in the treatment, modulation and/or prevention of physiological conditions associated with serotonin action, such as in treating Alzheimer's disease, cognition disorders, depression, and anxiety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Epix Delaware, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale S. Dhanoa, Oren Becker, Silvia Noiman, Pradyumna Mohanty, Dongli Chen, Mercedes Lobera, Laurence Wu, Yael Marantz, Boaz Inbal, Alexander Heifetz, Shay Bar-Haim, Sharon Shacham
  • Patent number: 7576211
    Abstract: The invention relates to 5-HT receptor agonists and partial agonists. Novel thienopyridinone compounds represented by Formula I, and synthesis and uses thereof for treating diseases mediated directly or indirectly by 5-HT receptors, are disclosed. Such conditions include Alzheimer's disease, cognition disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, nausea, emesis, vomiting, prokinesia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, nonulcer dyspepsia, depression, anxiety, urinary incontinence, migraine, arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, ischemic stroke, gastritis, gastric emptying disorders, feeding disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, constipation, erectile dysfunction, and respiratory depression. Methods of preparation and novel intermediates and pharmaceutical salts thereof are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Epix Delaware, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale S. Dhanoa, Oren Becker, Silvia Noiman, Dongli Chen, Yael Marantz, Sharon Shacham, Alexander Heifetz, Boaz Inbal, Shay Bar-Haim, Pradyumna Mohanty, Mercedes Lobera, Laurence Wu
  • Publication number: 20090163537
    Abstract: The invention relates to 5-HT receptor agonists and partial agonists. Novel thienopyridinone compounds represented by Formula I, and synthesis and uses thereof for treating diseases mediated directly or indirectly by 5-HT receptors, are disclosed. Such conditions include Alzheimer's disease, cognition disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, nausea, emesis, vomiting, prokinesia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, nonulcer dyspepsia, depression, anxiety, urinary incontinence, migraine, arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, ischemic stroke, gastritis, gastric emptying disorders, feeding disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, constipation, erectile dysfunction, and respiratory depression. Methods of preparation and novel intermediates and pharmaceutical salts thereof are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Dale S. Dhanoa, Oren Becker, Silvia Noiman, Pradyumna Mohanty, Dongli Chen, Mercedes Lobera, Laurence Wu, Yael Marantz, Boaz Inbal, Alexander Heifetz, Shay Bar-Haim, Sharon Shacham
  • Patent number: 7488736
    Abstract: The invention relates to 5-HT receptor agonists and partial agonists. Thienopyridinone compounds represented by Formula I, and synthesis and uses thereof for treating diseases mediated directly or indirectly by 5-HT receptors, are disclosed. Such conditions include Alzheimer's disease, cognition disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, nausea, emesis, vomiting, prokinesia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, nonulcer dyspepsia, depression, anxiety, urinary incontinence, migraine, arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, ischemic stroke, gastritis, gastric emptying disorders, feeding disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, constipation, erectile dysfunction, and respiratory depression. Methods of preparation and novel intermediates and pharmaceutical salts thereof are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Epix Delaware, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale S. Dhanoa, Oren Becker, Silvia Noiman, Pradyumna Mohanty, Dongli Chen, Mercedes Lobera, Laurence Wu, Yael Marantz, Boaz Inbal, Alexander Heifetz, Shay Bar-Haim, Sharon Shacham
  • Patent number: 7407966
    Abstract: The invention relates to 5-HT4 receptor agonists and partial agonists. Thienopyridinone compounds and synthesis and uses thereof for treating diseases mediated directly or indirectly by 5-HT4 receptors, are disclosed. Such conditions include Alzheimer's disease, cognition disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, Parkinson's disease, nausea, emesis, vomiting, prokinesia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and nonulcer dyspepsia. Methods of preparation and novel intermediates and pharmaceutical salts thereof are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Epix Delaware, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale S. Dhanoa, Oren Becker, Silvia Noiman, Laurence Wu, Mercedes Lobera, Pradyumna Mohanty, Yael Marantz, Boaz Inbal, Sharon Shacham, Dongli Chen
  • Publication number: 20070185135
    Abstract: This invention relates to a polypeptide-polymer conjugate that includes a polypeptide moiety, a polyalkylene oxide moiety, a linker connecting the polypeptide moiety with the polyalkylene oxide moiety, a first linkage between the polypeptide moiety and the linker, and a second linkage between the polyalkylene oxide moiety and the linker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Inventors: Laurence Wu, Bryan Wu, Kuo-Hsi Kao, Li-Ming Shen, Kelly Teng
  • Publication number: 20060234998
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to thienopyridinone 5-HT4 receptor modulators, and in particular the use of these compounds and their pharmaceutical compositions, e.g., in the treatment, modulation and/or prevention of physiological conditions associated with serotonin action, such as in treating Alzheimer's disease, cognition disorders, depression, and anxiety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventors: Dale Dhanoa, Oren Becker, Silvia Noiman, Pradyumna Mohanty, Dongli Chen, Mercedes Lobera, Laurence Wu, Yael Marantz, Boaz Inbal, Alexander Heifetz, Shay Bar-Haim, Sharon Shacham
  • Publication number: 20060205737
    Abstract: The invention relates to 5-HT6 receptor antagonists. Novel arylamine compounds and use of these compounds and their pharmaceutical compositions, e.g., in the treatment, modulation and/or prevention of physiological conditions associated with serotonin action, such as in treating obesity, and obesity-related disorders, e.g., cardiovascular disease, digestive disease, respiratory disease, cancer and type II diabetes; and psychological disorders such as schizophrenia, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: Oren Becker, Rosa Melendez, Yael Marantz, Anurag Sharadendu, Merav Fichman, Mercedes Lobera, Hanoch Senderowitz, Srinivasa Cheruku, Silvia Noiman, Xiang Yu, Sharon Shacham, Laurence Wu, Ashis Saha, Pini Orbach, Dale Dhanoa
  • Publication number: 20060084805
    Abstract: The invention relates to 5-HT receptor agonists and partial agonists. Novel thienopyridinone compounds represented by Formula I, and synthesis and uses thereof for treating diseases mediated directly or indirectly by 5-HT receptors, are disclosed. Such conditions include Alzheimer's disease, cognition disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, nausea, emesis, vomiting, prokinesia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, nonulcer dyspepsia, depression, anxiety, urinary incontinence, migraine, arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, ischemic stroke, gastritis, gastric emptying disorders, feeding disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, constipation, erectile dysfunction, and respiratory depression. Methods of preparation and novel intermediates and pharmaceutical salts thereof are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Inventors: Dale Dhanoa, Oren Becker, Silvia Noiman, Pradyumna Mohanty, Dongli Chen, Mercedes Lobera, Laurence Wu, Yael Marantz, Boaz Inbal, Alexander Heifetz, Shay Bar-Haim, Sharon Shacham
  • Publication number: 20060079547
    Abstract: The invention relates to 5-HT4 receptor agonists and partial agonists. Novel thienopyridinone compounds and synthesis and uses thereof for treating diseases mediated directly or indirectly by 5-HT4 receptors, are disclosed. Such conditions include Alzheimer's disease, cognition disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, Parkinson's disease, nausea, emesis, vomiting, prokinesia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and nonulcer dyspepsia. Methods of preparation and novel intermediates and pharmaceutical salts thereof are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2004
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Dale Dhanoa, Oren Becker, Silvia Noiman, Laurence Wu, Mercedes Lobera, Pradyumna Mohanty, Yael Marantz, Boaz Inbal, Sharon Shacham, Dongli Chen
  • Publication number: 20050256153
    Abstract: The invention relates to 5-HT receptor agonists and partial agonists. Novel thienopyridinone compounds represented by Formula I, and synthesis and uses thereof for treating diseases mediated directly or indirectly by 5-HT receptors, are disclosed. Such conditions include Alzheimer's disease, cognition disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, nausea, emesis, vomiting, prokinesia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, nonulcer dyspepsia, depression, anxiety, urinary incontinence, migraine, arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, ischemic stroke, gastritis, gastric emptying disorders, feeding disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, constipation, erectile dysfunction, and respiratory depression. Methods of preparation and novel intermediates and pharmaceutical salts thereof are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Dale Dhanoa, Oren Becker, Silvia Noiman, Pradyumna Mohanty, Dongli Chen, Mercedes Lobera, Laurence Wu, Yael Marantz, Boaz Inbal, Alexander Heifetz, Shay Bar-Haim, Sharon Shacham
  • Publication number: 20040158669
    Abstract: A storage unit made of a flash array and a Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) controller, is implemented to be compatible with the SATA specification. The unit includes memory modules which can accept write commands and “read” commands and are erasable and non-volatile. The SATA/flash controller is configured to provide SATA functionality and compatibility along with common flash operations such as programrming reading and erasing the above mentioned components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Applicant: Acard Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Daniel Weng, Stephenson Liu, Laurence Wu
  • Patent number: 6630599
    Abstract: A process for preparing blocked derivatives of m- or p- isopropenyl-&agr;,&agr;-dimethylbenzyl isocyanates, comprising reacting a meta- or a para-isopropenyl-&agr;,&agr;-dimethylbenzyl carbamate ester with hydroxy functional blocking group, such as hydroxyethylene-ethyleneurea, hydroxyethylenepropylene urea, dialkylaminoethanol and dialkylamino propanol
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Cytec Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Balwant Singh, Laurence Wu-Kwang Chang
  • Patent number: 6307058
    Abstract: Acyl imidazolidinones and compositions containing the same are disclosed, which are particularly suitable for use as self-crosslinkers and can also be used as wet adhesion properties, especially in latex-based polymer systems. Processes for preparing such compounds, compositions containing the same, as well as additional uses thereof are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Cytec Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Balwant Singh, David Andrew Siesel, Laurence Wu-Kwang Chang
  • Patent number: 6166220
    Abstract: Classes of urea functional compounds and compositions containing the same are disclosed which are particularly suitable for use as a wet adhesion promoters in coatings, especially in aqueous emulsion systems used to make latex paints. Compositions containing the same, as well as additional uses thereof are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Cytec Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Balwant Singh, Roland Ralph DiLeone, Laurence Wu-Kwang Chang