Patents by Inventor Marco Ferrara

Marco Ferrara 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: 10479794
    Abstract: The invention relates to Spirocyclic ether derivatives of pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxyamide of general formula (I) which are inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 2, useful in treating central nervous system diseases and other diseases. In addition, the invention relates to processes for preparing pharmaceutical compositions as well as processes for manufacture the compounds according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Christoph Hoenke, Barbara Bertani, Marco Ferrara, Giacomo Fossati, Sara Frattini, Riccardo Giovannini, Scott Hobson
  • Publication number: 20190326459
    Abstract: A method for encapsulating photovoltaic cells into single functional units is described. These units share the mechanical and electric properties of the encapsulation layers and allow for flexible module architecture to be implemented at the cell level. This enables cost reduction and improved performance of photovoltaic power generation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Jacob Van Reenen Pretorius, Michael Ross Everman, Leslie G. Fritzemeier, Marco Ferrara
  • Publication number: 20190269650
    Abstract: 3-aza-bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-6-carboxylic acid amide derivatives which are agonists of somatostatin receptor subtype 4 (SSTR4), useful for preventing or treating medical disorders related to SSTR4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Riccardo Giovannini, Yunhai Cui, Henri Doods, Marco Ferrara, Stefan Just, Raimund Kuelzer, Iain Lingard, Rocco Mazzaferro, Klaus Rudolf
  • Patent number: 10392369
    Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula (I), a process for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of conditions having an association with the orexin sub-type 1 receptor. Ar, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 have meanings given in the description.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Doris Riether, Marco Ferrara, Niklas Heine, Uta Lessel, Janet Rachel Nicholson, Anton Pekcec
  • Publication number: 20190165580
    Abstract: Systems and methods for optimal control of one or more energy storage systems are provided. Based on live, historical, and/or forecast data received from one or more data sources, one or more forecasts of one or more parameters relating to the operation of the one or more energy storage systems and an associated forecast uncertainty may be calculated by various forecasting techniques. Using one or more optimization techniques, an optimal dispatch schedule for the operation of the one or more energy storage systems may be created based on the forecasts. The optimal dispatch schedule may be used to determine one or more energy storage system parameters, which are used to control the operation of the energy storage systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Tristan DOHERTY, Sergey CRANE, Yuji KOGUMA, Marco FERRARA
  • Publication number: 20190112291
    Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula (I), a process for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of conditions having an association with the orexin sub-type 1 receptor. Ar, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 have meanings given in the description.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Doris RIETHER, Marco FERRARA, Niklas HEINE, Uta LESSEL, Janet Rachel NICHOLSON, Anton PEKCEC
  • Publication number: 20190112296
    Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula (I) a process for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of conditions having an association with the orexin sub-type 1 receptor. Ar, R1, R2 and R3 have meanings given in the description.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Doris RIETHER, Marco FERRARA, Niklas HEINE, Uta LESSEL, Janet Rachel NICHOLSON, Anton PEKCEC
  • Publication number: 20190112292
    Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula (I), a process for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of conditions having an association with the orexin sub-type 1 receptor. Ar1 and Ar2 have meanings given in the description.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Doris RIETHER, Marco FERRARA, Niklas HEINE, Uta LESSEL, Janet Rachel NICHOLSON, Anton PEKCEC
  • Publication number: 20190112297
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-[(Pyrimidinylamino)propanyl]- and N-[(Pyridinylamino)propanyl]arylcarboxamide derivatives, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy, particularly in the treatment or prevention of conditions having an association with the orexin sub-type 1 receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Doris RIETHER, Marco FERRARA, Niklas HEINE, Uta LESSEL, Janet Rachel NICHOLSON, Anton PEKCEC, Stefan SCHEUERER
  • Publication number: 20190112295
    Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula (I), a process for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of conditions having an association with the orexin sub-type 1 receptor. Ar, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 have meanings given in the description.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Applicant: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Doris RIETHER, Marco FERRARA, Niklas HEINE, Uta LESSEL, Janet Rachel NICHOLSON, Anton PEKCEC
  • Publication number: 20190109492
    Abstract: Systems and methods for optimal planning and real-time control of energy storage systems for multiple simultaneous applications are provided. Energy storage applications can be analyzed for relevant metrics such as profitability and impact on the functionality of the electric grid, subject to system-wide and energy storage hardware constraints. The optimal amount of storage capacity and the optimal operating strategy can then be derived for each application and be prioritized according to a dispatch stack, which can be statically or dynamically updated according to data forecasts. Embodiments can consist of both planning tools and real-time control algorithms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: W. Craig CARTER, Marco FERRARA, Michael GOROFF, Maxwell MANN
  • Patent number: 10183940
    Abstract: The invention relates to aryl and heteroaryl-fused tetrahydro-1,4-oxazepine amide derivatives of general formula (1), which are agonists of somatostatin receptor subtype 4 (SSTR4), useful for preventing or treating medical disorders related to SSTR4. In addition, the invention relates processes for manufacture of the compounds according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Rocco Mazzaferro, Marco Ferrara, Riccardo Giovannini, Iain Lingard
  • Patent number: 10186902
    Abstract: Systems and methods for optimal planning and real-time control of energy storage systems for multiple simultaneous applications are provided. Energy storage applications can be analyzed for relevant metrics such as profitability and impact on the functionality of the electric grid, subject to system-wide and energy storage hardware constraints. The optimal amount of storage capacity and the optimal operating strategy can then be derived for each application and be prioritized according to a dispatch stack, which can be statically or dynamically updated according to data forecasts. Embodiments can consist of both planning tools and real-time control algorithms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: IHI INC.
    Inventors: W. Craig Carter, Marco Ferrara, Michael Goroff, Maxwell Mann
  • Patent number: 10170932
    Abstract: Systems and methods for optimal planning and real-time control of energy storage systems for multiple simultaneous applications are provided. Energy storage applications can be analyzed for relevant metrics such as profitability and impact on the functionality of the electric grid, subject to system-wide and energy storage hardware constraints. The optimal amount of storage capacity and the optimal operating strategy can then be derived for each application and be prioritized according to a dispatch stack, which can be statically or dynamically updated according to data forecasts. Embodiments can consist of both planning tools and real-time control algorithms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: IHI INC.
    Inventors: W. Craig Carter, Marco Ferrara, Michael Goroff, Maxwell Mann
  • Patent number: 10166214
    Abstract: 3-aza-bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-6-carboxylic acid amide derivatives which are agonists of somatostatin receptor subtype 4 (SSTR4), useful for preventing or treating medical disorders related to SSTR4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Centrexion Therapeutics Corporation
    Inventors: Riccardo Giovannini, Yunhai Cui, Henri Doods, Marco Ferrara, Stefan Just, Raimund Kuelzer, Iain Lingard, Rocco Mazzaferro, Klaus Rudolf
  • Publication number: 20180339971
    Abstract: The invention relates to morpholine and 1,4-oxazepane amide derivatives of general formula (I), which are agonists of somatostatin receptor subtype 4 (SSTR4), useful for preventing or treating medical disorders related to SSTR4. In addition, the invention relates to processes for preparing pharmaceutical compositions as well as processes for manufacture of the compounds according to the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Inventors: Rocco MAZZAFERRO, Marco FERRARA, Riccardo GIOVANNINI, Iain LINGARD, Klaus RUDOLF
  • Publication number: 20180309013
    Abstract: A method for encapsulating photovoltaic cells into single functional units is described. These units share the mechanical and electric properties of the encapsulation layers and allow for flexible module architecture to be implemented at the cell level. This enables cost reduction and improved performance of photovoltaic power generation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Jacob Van Reenen Pretorius, Marco Ferrara
  • Publication number: 20180291018
    Abstract: The invention relates to aryl and heteroaryl-fused tetrahydro-1,4-oxazepine amide derivatives of general formula (1), which are agonists of somatostatin receptor subtype 4 (SSTR4), useful for preventing or treating medical disorders related to SSTR4. In addition, the invention relates processes for manufacture of the compounds according to the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Rocco MAZZAFERRO, Marco FERRARA, Riccardo GIOVANNINI, Iain LINGARD
  • Patent number: 10071974
    Abstract: The invention relates to morpholine and 1,4-oxazepane amide derivatives of general formula (I), which are agonists of somatostatin receptor subtype 4 (SSTR4), useful for preventing or treating medical disorders related to SSTR4. In addition, the invention relates to processes for preparing pharmaceutical compositions as well as processes for manufacture of the compounds according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Rocco Mazzaferro, Marco Ferrara, Riccardo Giovannini, Iain Lingard, Klaus Rudolf
  • Patent number: 10023575
    Abstract: The invention relates to Spirocyclic ether derivatives of pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-3-carboxyamide of general formula (I) which are inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 2, useful in treating central nervous system diseases and other diseases. In addition, the invention relates to processes for preparing pharmaceutical compositions as well as processes for manufacture the compounds according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Christoph Hoenke, Barbara Bertani, Marco Ferrara, Giacomo Fossati, Sara Frattini, Riccardo Giovannini, Scott Hobson