Patents by Inventor Marc A. Poirier

Marc A. Poirier 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: 20140058116
    Abstract: The present invention relates to synthetic processes useful in the preparation of compounds of Formula (I) that are useful as inhibitors of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS3 protease and have application in the treatment of conditions caused by HCV. In particular, the present invention relates to novel oxidation processes useful for preparing compounds of Formula (I) and related compounds, including pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates and solvates thereof, and including stereoisomers thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Inventors: Ji Xie, George Wu, Joseph Lamberson, Marc Poirier, Frank Chen
  • Publication number: 20140031549
    Abstract: This application discloses a novel process to synthesize 8-[{1-(3,5-Bis-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-ethoxy}-methyl]-8-phenyl-1,7-diaza-spiro[4.5]decan-2-one compounds, which may be used, for example, as NK-1 inhibitor compounds in pharmaceutical preparations, intermediates useful in said process, and processes for preparing said intermediates; also disclosed is a process for removal of metals from N-heterocyclic carbine metal complexes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: OPKO Health, Inc.
    Inventors: George G. Wu, Gerald Werne, Xiaoyong Fu, Robert K. Orr, Frank Xing Chen, Jian Cui, Victoria M. Sprague, Fucheng Zhang, Ji Xie, Liansheng Zeng, Louis Peter Castellanos, Yuyin Chen, Marc Poirier, Ingrid Mergelsberg
  • Patent number: 8618314
    Abstract: This application discloses a novel process for the preparation of himbacine analogs useful as thrombin receptor antagonists. The process is based in part on the use of a base-promoted dynamic epimerization of a chiral nitro center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: George G. Wu, Anantha Sudhakar, Tao Wang, Ji Xie, Frank X. Chen, Marc Poirier, Mingsheng Huang, Vijay Sabesan, Daw-long Kwok, Jian Cui, Xiaojing Yang, Tiruvettipuram K. Thiruvengadam, Jing Liao, Illia Zavialov, Hoa N. Nguyen, Ngiap Kie Lim
  • Publication number: 20130319216
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed at a method and system for improving situational awareness and accuracy of a user with a firearm. The system includes a blank firing laser attachment which is mounted to an end of the firearm and emits a laser when the trigger is pulled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventors: Jean Marc POIRIER, Bradley Marc POIRIER
  • Patent number: 8374912
    Abstract: The system of the present invention is used to optimize the returns of advertising campaigns on the internet. The system allows to create portfolios of keywords and to optimize these portfolios. Moreover, the system allows to classify the keywords in the portfolios according to their past data and to agitate the keywords which held a stagnant position over a pre-set period of time. The system support different implementations of the keyword classification in portfolios, different implementations of keyword bids agitation and different implementations of optimization. The various implementations can meet the specific aspects of different industries and/or the distinctive optimization approach of different agencies. The system can leverage the cloud computing whereby shared data, process and information are provided to computers and other devices on-demand. The delivery model involves the provision of dynamically scalable and virtualized resources as a service over the Internet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Acquisio Inc.
    Inventors: Sandrine Paroz, Richard Couture, Martin Mailloux, Martin LeSauteur, Marc Poirier, Benoit Allaire
  • Publication number: 20120296093
    Abstract: This application discloses a novel process for the preparation of himbacine analogs useful as thrombin receptor antagonists. The process is based in part on the use of a base-promoted dynamic epimerization of a chiral nitro center.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventors: George Wu, Anantha R. SUDHAKAR, Tao WANG, Ji XIE, Frank Xing CHEN, Marc POIRIER, Mingsheng HUANG, Vijay SABESAN, Daw-long KWOK, Jian CUI, Xiaojing YANG, Tiruvettipuram K. THIRUVENGADAM, Jing LIAO, Ilia A. Zavialov, Hoa N. NGUYEN, Ngiap Kie LIM
  • Patent number: 8258319
    Abstract: This application discloses a novel process for the preparation of himbacine analogs useful as thrombin receptor antagonists. The process is based in part on the use of a base-promoted dynamic epimerization of a chiral nitro center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: George G. Wu, Anantha Sudhakar, Tao Wang, Ji Xie, Frank X. Chen, Marc Poirier, Mingsheng Huang, Vijay Sabesan, Daw-long Kwok, Jian Cui, Xiaojing Yang, Tiruvettipuram K. Thiruvengadam, Jing Liao, Ilia Zavialov, Hoa N. Nguyen, Ngiap Kie. Lim
  • Publication number: 20120178942
    Abstract: Processes useful for the preparation of a Compound of Formula I: Formula (I). Intermediates useful for the preparation of the compound of Formula I, and processes useful for preparing said intermediates are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: John Traverse, William M. Leong, Steven P. Miller, Jennifer Albaneze-Walker, Thomas J. Hunter, Lijun Wang, Hongbiao Liao, Ashok Arasappan, Scott T. Trzaska, Randi M. Smith, Azzeddine Lekhal, Stephane L. Bogen, Jianshe Kong, Frank Bennett, F. George Njoroge, Marc Poirier, Shen-Chun Kuo, Yonggang Chen, Kenneth S. Matthews, Patrice Demonchaux, Amadeo Ferreira
  • Publication number: 20120084141
    Abstract: Historical data from keywords in a pay-per-click internet advertising campaign are used to predict performance of other keywords with the goal of optimizing a keyword portfolio to maximize returns from the advertising campaign. A computing system receives the keyword portfolio for the advertising campaign, and classifies the keywords based on whether or not sufficient historical data exist to generate acceptable predictions about the performance of the keywords in the advertising campaign. Historical data are then used to make performance predictions for keywords having sufficient data. For keywords without sufficient historical data, generic prediction functions are created based on a generic change rate obtained from keywords with sufficient historical data. These generic prediction functions are then used to predict keyword performance in the advertising campaign. Predictions for keywords with and without sufficient historical data are then used to optimize the advertising campaign.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: Acquisio
    Inventors: Patrick Quinn, Sandrine Paroz, Richard Couture, Marc Poirier
  • Publication number: 20110251392
    Abstract: This application discloses a novel process for the preparation of himbacine analogs useful as thrombin receptor antagonists. The process is based in part on the use of a base-promoted dynamic epimerization of a chiral nitro center.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Inventors: George Wu, Anantha R. Sudhakar, Mingsheng Huang, Tao Wang, Vijay Sabesan, Ji Xie, Frank Xing Chen, Marc Poirier, Daw-long Kwok, Jian Cui, Xiaojing Yang, Tiruvettipuram K. Thiruvengadam, Jing Liao, Ilia A. Zavialov, Hoa N. Nguyen, Ngiap Kie. Lim
  • Publication number: 20110191182
    Abstract: The system of the present invention is used to execute data consolidation to combine data from Google, MSN and Yahoo, at least. The user does not need anymore to combine by himself data in spreadsheets. The system allows creating consolidated campaigns that span across search providers, letting the user effortlessly build reports that previously took hours to create each month. The system of the present invention is particularly suited for agencies. A tool designed for agencies needs to allow for management at the client level as well as the agency level. The system client center gives each member of the team a summary view of the client accounts that they're responsible for, along with emerging trend indicators for every major metric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Marc Poirier, Richard Couture
  • Patent number: 7989653
    Abstract: This application discloses a novel process for the preparation of himbacine analogs useful as thrombin receptor antagonists. The process is based in part on the use of a base-promoted dynamic epimerization of a chiral nitro center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: George G. Wu, Anantha Sudhakar, Tao Wang, Ji Xie, Frank X. Chen, Marc Poirier, Mingsheng Huang, Vijay Sabesan, Daw-Iong Kwok, Jian Cui, Xiaojing Yang, Tiruvettipuram K. Thiruvengadam, Jing Liao, Ilia Zavialov, Hoa N. Nguyen, Ngiap Kie Lim
  • Publication number: 20110125590
    Abstract: The system of the present invention is used to optimize the returns of advertising campaigns on the internet. The system allows to create portfolios of keywords and to optimize these portfolios. Moreover, the system allows to classify the keywords in the portfolios according to their past data and to agitate the keywords which held a stagnant position over a pre-set period of time. The system support different implementations of the keyword classification in portfolios, different implementations of keyword bids agitation and different implementations of optimization. The various implementations can meet the specific aspects of different industries and/or the distinctive optimization approach of different agencies. The system can leverage the cloud computing whereby shared data, process and information are provided to computers and other devices on-demand. The delivery model involves the provision of dynamically scalable and virtualized resources as a service over the Internet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: Sandrine Paroz, Richard Couture, Martin Mailloux, Martin LeSauteur, Marc Poirier, Benoit Allaire
  • Publication number: 20090281321
    Abstract: This application discloses a novel process for the preparation of himbacine analogs useful as thrombin receptor antagonists. The process is based in part on the use of a base-promoted dynamic epimerization of a chiral nitro center.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: George Wu, Anantha R. Sudhakar, Tao Wang, Ji Xie, Frank Xing Chen, Marc Poirier, Mingsheng Huang, Vijay Sabesan, Daw-long Kwok, Jian Cui, Xiaojing Yang, Tiruvettipuram K. Thiruvengadam, Jing Liao, Ilia A. Zavialov, Hoa N. Nguyen, Ngiap Kie Lim
  • Patent number: 7605275
    Abstract: This application discloses a novel process for the preparation of himbacine analogs useful as thrombin receptor antagonists. The process is based in part on the use of a base-promoted dynamic epimerization of a chiral nitro center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Frank Xing Chen, Marc Poirier, Mingsheng Huang, Vijay Sabesan, George Wu, Anantha R. Sudhakar, Tao Wang, Ji Xie, Jing Liao, Ilia A. Zavialov, Hoa N. Nguyen, Ngiap Kie Lim, Daw-long Kwok, Jian Cui, Xiaojing Yang, Tiruvettipuram K. Thiruvengadam
  • Patent number: 7582763
    Abstract: An enantioselective process for preparing intermediates useful in the preparation of the chiral tricyclic compound of formula I is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Frank Xing Chen, Yee-Shing Wong, Feng Liang, Marc Poirier, George Wu
  • Patent number: 7528263
    Abstract: The present application relates to a process for preparing a compound of formula I: wherein R1 is alkyl; R2 is alkyl; and R3 is optionally substituted cycloalklylalkyl which comprises oxidizing a compound of the formula wherein R1, R2 and R3 are defined above to yield a compound of formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: George Wu, Ji Xie, Paitoon Rashatasakhon, Frank Xing Chen, Marc Poirier, Victoria M. Sprague
  • Publication number: 20070149459
    Abstract: The present application relates to a process for preparing a compound of formula I: wherein R1 is alkyl; R2 is alkyl; and R3 is optionally substituted cycloalklylalkyl which comprises oxidizing a compound of the formula wherein R1, R2 and R3 are defined above to yield a compound of formula I.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventors: George Wu, Ji Xie, Paitoon Rashatasakhon, Frank Chen, Marc Poirier, Victoria Sprague
  • Publication number: 20060247450
    Abstract: This application discloses a novel process for the preparation of himbacine analogs useful as thrombin receptor antagonists. The process is based in part on the use of a base-promoted dynamic epimerization of a chiral nitro center.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: George Wu, Anantha Sudhakar, Tao Wang, Ji Xie, Frank Chen, Marc Poirier, Mingsheng Huang, Vijay Sabesan, Daw-long Kwok, Jian Cui, Xiaojing Yang, Tiruvettipuram Thiruvengadam, Jing Liao, Ilia Zavialov, Hoa Nguyen, Ngiap Lim
  • Patent number: 7049440
    Abstract: An enantioselective process for preparing intermediates useful in the preparation of the chiral tricyclic compound of formula I is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Frank X. Chen, Yee-Shing Wong, Jeffrey M. Eckert, Feng Liang, Nanfei Zou, Agnes S. Kim-Meade, Marc Poirier, Tiruvettipuram K. Thiruvengadam, George G. Wu