Patents by Inventor Marion W. Wannamaker

Marion W. Wannamaker 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: 7872129
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof. These compounds are inhibitors of protein kinases, particularly inhibitors of GSK3 mammalian protein kinase. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of utilizing those compounds and compositions in the treatment of various protein kinase mediated disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Cornelia J. Forster, Larry C. Park, Marion W. Wannamaker, Yung-Mae M. Yao
  • Publication number: 20100160287
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of protein kinases, particularly of JAK family kinases. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Marion W. Wannamaker, Francesco Salituro, Albert Pierce, Alex Aronov, Gabriel Martinez-Botella, Jian Wang, Luc Farmer, Mark Ledeboer, Tiansheng Wang, Randy Bethiel, Brian Ledford, Emilie Porter Huck
  • Patent number: 7691853
    Abstract: This invention describes novel pyrazole compounds of formula IV: wherein Ring D is a 5-7 membered monocyclic ring or 8-10 membered bicyclic ring selected from aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl or carbocyclyl; Rx and Ry are independently selected from T—R3, or taken together with their intervening atoms to form a fused, unsaturated or partially unsaturated, 5-8 membered ring having 1-3 ring heteroatoms selected from oxygen, sulfur, or nitrogen; and R2, R2?, T, and R3 are as described in the specification. The compounds are useful as protein kinase inhibitors, especially as inhibitors of aurora-2 and GSK-3, for treating diseases such as cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: David Bebbington, Hayley Binch, Ronald Knegtel, Julian M. C. Golec, Sanjay Patel, Jean-Damien Charrier, David Kay, Robert J. Davies, Pan Li, Marion W. Wannamaker, Cornelia J. Forster, Albert C. Pierce
  • Publication number: 20090118278
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof. These compounds are inhibitors of protein kinases, particularly inhibitors of GSK3 mammalian protein kinase. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of utilizing those compounds and compositions in the treatment of various protein kinase mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Cornelia J. Forster, Larry C. Park, Marion W. Wannamaker, Yung-Mae M. Yao
  • Publication number: 20090048226
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are caspase inhibitors, in particular interleukin-1? converting enzyme (“ICE”) inhibitors. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting caspase activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against interleukin-1-(“IL-1”), apoptosis-, interferon-? inducing factor-(IGIF), or interferon-?-(“IFN-?”) mediated diseases, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, and degenerative diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting caspase activity and decreasing IGIF production and IFN-? production and methods for treating interleukin-1, apoptosis-, and interferon-?-mediated diseases using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Marion W. Wannamaker, Guy W. Bemis, Paul S. Charifson, David J. Lauffer, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Keith P. Wilson, James W. Janetka, Robert J. Davies, Anne-Laure Grillot, Zhan Shi, Cornelia J. Forster
  • Patent number: 7491730
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof. These compounds are inhibitors of protein kinases, particularly inhibitors of GSK3 mammalian protein kinase. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of utilizing those compounds and compositions in the treatment of various protein kinase mediated disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Cornelia J. Forster, Larry C. Park, Marion W. Wannamaker, Yung-Mae M. Yao
  • Publication number: 20090012149
    Abstract: This invention describes an ICE inhibitor prodrug (I) having good bioavailability. Compound I is useful for treating IL-1 mediated diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory peritonitis, septic shock, pancreatitis, traumatic brain injury, organ transplant rejection, osteoarthritis, asthma, psoriasis, Alzheimer's disease, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, Huntington's disease, atherosclerosis, atopic dermatitis, leukemias and related disorders, myelodysplastic syndrome, uveitis or multiple myeloma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventors: Marion W. Wannamaker, Robert Davies
  • Patent number: 7417029
    Abstract: This invention describes an ICE inhibitor prodrug (I) having good bioavailability Compound I is useful for treating IL-1 mediated diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory peritonitis, septic shock, pancreatitis, traumatic brain injury, organ transplant rejection, osteoarthritis, asthma, psoriasis, Alzheimer's disease, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, Huntington's disease, atherosclerosis, atopic dermatitis, leukemias and related disorders, myelodysplastic syndrome, uveitis or multiple myeloma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Marion W Wannamaker, Robert J Davies
  • Patent number: 7358273
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are caspase inhibitors, in particular interleukin-1? converting enzyme (“ICE”) inhibitors. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting caspase activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against interleukin-1-(“IL-1”), apoptosis-, interferon-? inducing factor-(IGIF), or interferon-?-(“IFN-?”) mediated diseases, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, and degenerative diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting caspase activity and decreasing IGIF production and IFN-? production and methods for treating interleukin-1, apoptosis-, and interferon-?-mediated diseases using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Marion W Wannamaker, Guy W Bemis, Paul S Charifson, David J Lauffer, Michael D Mullican, Mark A Murcko, Keith P Wilson, James W Janetka, Robert J Davies, Anne-Laure Grillot, Zhan Shi, Cornelia J Forster
  • Patent number: 7109357
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for making compounds that are useful as caspase inhibitor prodrugs of formula I: wherein R1 is an optionally substituted group selected from an aliphatic group, aralkyl group, heterocyclylalkyl group or aryl group, and R2 is preferably a P2—P4 moiety of a caspase inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Marion W. Wannamaker, Cornelia Forster
  • Patent number: 6974809
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1? converting enzyme (“ICE”). This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against interleukin-1-(“IL-1”), apoptosis-, interferon-? inducing factor-(IGIF), interferon-?-(“IFN-?”) mediated diseases, excess dietary alcohol intake diseases, or viral diseases, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, and degenerative diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity and decreasing IGIF production and IFN-? production and methods for treating interleukin-1, apoptosis- and interferon-?-mediated diseases using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Julian M. C. Golec, David J. Lauffer, David J. Livingston, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Philip L. Nyce, Andrea L. C. Robidoux, Marion W. Wannamaker
  • Publication number: 20040048855
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1&bgr; converting enzyme (“ICE”). This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against interleukin-1-(“IL-1”), apoptosis-, interferon-&ggr; inducing factor-(IGIF), interferon-&ggr;-(“IFN-&ggr;”) mediated diseases, excess dietary alcohol intake diseases, or viral diseases, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, and degenerative diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Applicant: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Julian M .C. Golec, David J. Lauffer, David J. Livingston, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Philip L. Nyce, Andrea L.C. Robidoux, Marion W. Wannamaker
  • Publication number: 20040039007
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Cornelia J. Forster, Larry C. Park, Marion W. Wannamaker, Yung-Mae M. Yao
  • Publication number: 20030199526
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula (I): 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventors: Deborah Choquette, Robert J. Davies, Marion W. Wannamaker
  • Publication number: 20030119899
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for making compounds that are useful as caspase inhibitor prodrugs of formula I: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: Marion W. Wannamaker, Cornelia Forster
  • Patent number: 6573259
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1&bgr; converting enzyme (“ICE”). This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against interleukin-1-(“IL-1”), apoptosis-, interferon-&ggr; inducing factor-(IGIF), interferon-&ggr;-(“IFN-&ggr;”) mediated diseases, excess dietary alcohol intake diseases, or viral diseases, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, and degenerative diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Julian M. C. Golec, David J. Lauffer, David J. Livingston, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Philip L. Nyce, Andrea L. C. Robidoux, Marion W. Wannamaker
  • Publication number: 20030069228
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1&bgr; converting enzyme (“ICE”). This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against interleukin-1-(“IL-1”), apoptosis-, interferon-&ggr; inducing factor-(IGIF), interferon-&ggr;- (“IFN-&ggr;”) mediated diseases, excess dietary alcohol intake diseases, or viral diseases, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, and degenerative diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2001
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventors: Julian M.C. Golec, David J. Lauffer, David J. Livingston, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Philip L. Nyce, Andrea L.C. Robidoux, Marion W. Wannamaker
  • Patent number: 6531474
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are caspase inhibitors, in particular interleukin-1&bgr; converting enzyme (“ICE”) inhibitors. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting caspase activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against interleukin-1-(“IL-1”), apoptosis-, interferon-&ggr; inducing factor-(IGIF), or interferon-&ggr;-(“IFN-&ggr;”) mediated diseases, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, and degenerative diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Marion W. Wannamaker, Guy W. Bemis, Paul S. Charifson, David J. Lauffer, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Keith P. Wilson, James W. Janetka, Robert J. Davies, Anne-Laure Grillot, Zhan Shi, Cornelia J. Forster
  • Patent number: 6426413
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are caspase inhibitors, in particular interleukin-1&bgr; converting enzyme (“ICE”) inhibitors. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting caspase activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against interleukin-1-(“IL-1”), apoptosis-, interferon-&ggr; inducing factor-(IGIF), or interferon-&ggr;-(“IFN-&ggr;”) mediated diseases, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, and degenerative diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Marion W. Wannamaker, Paul Charifson, David J. Lauffer, Michael D. Mullican
  • Patent number: 6350741
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1&bgr; converting enzyme (“ICE”). This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against interleukin-1-(“IL-1”), apoptosis-, interferon-&ggr; inducing factor-(IGIF), or interferon-&ggr;-(“IFN-&ggr;”) mediated diseases, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, and degenerative diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity and decreasing IGIF production and IFN-&ggr; production and methods for treating interleukin-1, apoptosis- and interferon-&ggr;-mediated diseases using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Inventors: Julian M. C. Golec, David J. Lauffer, David J. Livingston, Michael D. Mullican, Philip L. Nyce, Andrea L. C. Robidoux, Marion W. Wannamaker