Patents by Inventor Mark A. Varney

Mark A. Varney 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: 11974992
    Abstract: The present application concerns the treatment and prevention of diseases associated with an increased risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, such as Fragile X syndrome, by administering a selective 5-HT1A receptor agonist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignees: Neurolixis, The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Adrian Newman-Tancredi, Mark A. Varney, Khaleelurrahman Abdulrazak, Xin Tao
  • Publication number: 20230233539
    Abstract: The present application concerns the treatment and prevention of diseases associated with an increased risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, such as Fragile X syndrome, by administering a selective 5-HT1A receptor agonist
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Adrian Newman-Tancredi, Mark A. Varney, Khaleelurrahman Abdulrazak, Xin Tao
  • Patent number: 10562878
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel cyclohexylamine derivatives and their use in the treatment and/or prevention of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and sleep disorder as well as methods for their synthesis. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of the invention, as well as methods of inhibiting reuptake of endogenous monoamines, such as dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine from the synaptic cleft and methods of modulating one or more monoamine transporter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: SUNOVION PHARAMCEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Liming Shao, Fengjiang Wang, Scott Christopher Malcolm, Michael Charles Hewitt, Larry R. Bush, Jianguo Ma, Mark A. Varney, Una Campbell, Sharon Rae Engel, Larry Wendell Hardy, Patrick Koch, John E. Campell
  • Publication number: 20180230120
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel cyclohexylamine derivatives and their use in the treatment and/or prevention of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and sleep disorder as well as methods for their synthesis. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of the invention, as well as methods of inhibiting reuptake of endogenous monoamines, such as dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine from the synaptic cleft and methods of modulating one or more monoamine transporter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Liming SHAO, Fengjiang WANG, Scott Christopher MALCOLM, Michael Charles HEWITT, Larry R. BUSH, Jianguo MA, Mark A. VARNEY, Una CAMPBELL, Sharon Rae ENGEL, Larry Wendell HARDY, Patrick KOCH, John E. CAMPELL
  • Patent number: 9868718
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel cyclohexylamine derivatives and their use in the treatment and/or prevention of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and sleep disorder as well as methods for their synthesis. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of the invention, as well as methods of inhibiting reuptake of endogenous monoamines, such as dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine from the synaptic cleft and methods of modulating one or more monoamine transporter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Liming Shao, Fengjiang Wang, Scott Christopher Malcolm, Michael Charles Hewitt, Larry R. Bush, Jianguo Ma, Mark A. Varney, Una Campbell, Sharon Rae Engel, Larry Wendell Hardy, Patrick Koch, John E. Campbell
  • Publication number: 20170204050
    Abstract: Phenyl-substituted cyclohexylamine derivatives and methods for their synthesis and characterization are disclosed. Use of these compounds to treat/prevent neurological disorders as well as methods for their synthesis are set forth herein. Exemplary compounds of the invention inhibit reuptake of endogenous monoamines, such as dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine (e.g., from the synaptic cleft) and modulate one or more monoamine transporter. Pharmaceutical formulations incorporating compounds of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Liming SHAO, Fengjiang WANG, Scott Christopher MALCOLM, Michael Charles HEWITT, Jianguo MA, Seth RIBE, Mark A. VARNEY, Una CAMPBELL, Sharon Rae ENGEL, Larry Wendell HARDY, Patrick KOCH, Rudy SCHREIBER, Kerry L. Spear
  • Patent number: 9586888
    Abstract: Phenyl-substituted cyclohexylamine derivatives and method for their synthesis and characterization are disclosed. Use of these compounds to treat/prevent neurological disorders as well as methods for their synthesis are set forth herein. Exemplary compounds of the invention inhibit reuptake of endogenous monoamines, such as dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine (e.g., from the synaptic cleft) and modulate one or more monoamine transporter. Pharmaceutical formulations incorporating compounds of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: SUNOVION PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Liming Shao, Fengjiang Wang, Scott Christopher Malcolm, Michael Charles Hewitt, Jianguo Ma, Seth Ribe, Mark A. Varney, Una Campbell, Sharon Rae Engel, Larry Wendell Hardy, Patrick Koch, Rudy Schreiber, Kerry L. Spear
  • Publication number: 20150126511
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel cyclohexylamine derivatives and their use in the treatment and/or prevention of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and sleep disorder as well as methods for their synthesis. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of the invention, as well as methods of inhibiting reuptake of endogenous monoamines, such as dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine from the synaptic cleft and methods of modulating one or more monoamine transporter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Liming SHAO, Fengjiang WANG, Scott Christopher MALCOLM, Michael Charles HEWITT, Larry R. BUSH, Jianguo MA, Mark A. VARNEY, Una CAMPBELL, Sharon Rae ENGEL, Larry Wendell HARDY, Patrick KOCH, John E. CAMPBELL
  • Patent number: 8877975
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel cyclohexylamine derivatives and their use in the treatment and/or prevention of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and sleep disorder as well as methods for their synthesis. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of the invention, as well as methods of inhibiting reuptake of endogenous monoamines, such as dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine from the synaptic cleft and methods of modulating one or more monoamine transporter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Liming Shao, Fengjiang Wang, Scott Christopher Malcolm, Michael Charles Hewitt, Larry R. Bush, Jianguo Ma, Mark A. Varney, Una Campbell, Sharon Rae Engel, Larry Wendell Hardy, Patrick Koch, John E. Campbell
  • Publication number: 20140121282
    Abstract: Phenyl-substituted cyclohexylamine derivatives and method for their synthesis and characterization are disclosed. Use of these compounds to treat/prevent neurological disorders as well as methods for their synthesis are set forth herein. Exemplary compounds of the invention inhibit reuptake of endogenous monoamines, such as dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine (e.g., from the synaptic cleft) and modulate one or more monoamine transporter. Pharmaceutical formulations incorporating compounds of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Liming SHAO, Fengjiang WANG, Scott Christopher MALCOLM, Michael Charles HEWITT, Jianguo MA, Seth RIBE, Mark A. VARNEY, Una CAMPBELL, Sharon Rae ENGEL, Larry Wendell HARDY, Patrick KOCH, Rudy SCHREIBER, Kerry L. SPEAR
  • Patent number: 8669291
    Abstract: Phenyl-substituted cyclohexylamine derivatives and method for their synthesis and characterization are disclosed. Use of these compounds to treat/prevent neurological disorders as well as methods for their synthesis are set forth herein. Exemplary compounds of the invention inhibit reuptake of endogenous monoamines, such as dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine (e.g., from the synaptic cleft) and modulate one or more monoamine transporter. Pharmaceutical formulations incorporating compounds of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Liming Shao, Fengjiang Wang, Scott Christopher Malcolm, Michael Charles Hewitt, Jianguo Ma, Seth Ribe, Mark A. Varney, Una Campbell, Sharon Rae Engel, Larry Wendell Hardy, Patrick Koch, Rudy Schreiber, Kerry L. Spear
  • Publication number: 20120123164
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing two or more active agents that when taken together can be used to treat, e.g., menopause, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, or cognitive disorders. The first component of the pharmaceutical composition is a sedative eszopiclone. The second component of the pharmaceutical composition is trans 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-N-methyl-1-napthalenamine or trans 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-napthalenamine. The present invention also relates to a method of treating menopause, perimenopause, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and cognitive disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: SUNOVION PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Judy CARON, Thomas Wessel, Karim Lalji, Mark A. Varney, Roger P. Bakale, Surendra P. Singh, H. Scott Wilkinson, Xiping Su, Zhengxu Steve Han, Stefan G. Koenig
  • Patent number: 8053603
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel tetralone based amines and their use in the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, such as depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Parkinson's disease. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and compositions of the invention as well as methods of inhibiting reuptake of one or more monoamine, such as such as dopamine and norepinephrine, from the synaptic cleft, and methods of modulating one or more monoamine transporter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Liming Shao, Fengjiang Wang, Scott Christopher Malcolm, Michael Charles Hewitt, Larry R. Bush, Mark A. Varney, Una Campbell, Sharon Rae Engel, Larry Wendell Hardy, Patrick Koch, Jianguo Ma
  • Patent number: 7884124
    Abstract: This invention provides novel inhibitors of the enzyme D-amino acid oxidase as well as pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds of the invention. The invention also provides methods for the treatment and prevention of neurological disorders, such as neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases, as well as pain, ataxia and convulsion. The compounds of the invention have the general structure: wherein A is NH or S. Q is a member selected from CR1 and N. X and Y are members independently selected from O, S, CR2, N and NH. R1, R2 and R4 are members independently selected from H and F, provided that at least one member selected from R1, R2 and R4 is F. R6 is a member selected from O?X+ and OH, wherein X+ is a positive ion, which is a member selected from inorganic positive ions and organic positive ions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: Michele L. R. Heffernan, Robert J. Foglesong, Seth C. Hopkins, Mustapha Soukri, Steven W. Jones, Kerry L. Spear, Mark A. Varney
  • Publication number: 20100190861
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel cyclohexylamine derivatives and their use in the treatment and/or prevention of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and sleep disorder as well as methods for their synthesis. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of the invention, as well as methods of inhibiting reuptake of endogenous monoamines, such as dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine from the synaptic cleft and methods of modulating one or more monoamine transporter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventors: Liming Shao, Fengjiang Wang, Scott Christopher Malcolm, Michael Charles Hewitt, Larry R. Bush, Jianguo Ma, Mark A. Varney, Una Campbell, Sharon Rae Engel, Larry Wendell Hardy, Patrick Koch, John E. Campbell
  • Publication number: 20090111817
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing two or more active agents that when taken together can be used to treat, e.g., menopause, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, or cognitive disorders. The first component of the pharmaceutical composition is a sedative eszopiclone. The second component of the pharmaceutical composition is an antidepressant. The present invention also relates to a method of treating menopause, perimenopause, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and cognitive disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicant: SEPRACOR INC.
    Inventors: Judy Caron, Thomas Wessel, Karim Lalji, Mark A. Varney
  • Publication number: 20090111818
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing two or more active agents that when taken together can be used to treat, e.g., menopause, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, or cognitive disorders. The first component of the pharmaceutical composition is a sedative eszopiclone. The second component of the pharmaceutical composition is O-desmethylvenlafaxine. The present invention also relates to a method of treating menopause, perimenopause, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and cognitive disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicant: SEPRACOR INC.
    Inventors: Judy Caron, Thomas Wessel, Karim Lalji, Mark A. Varney
  • Publication number: 20090005456
    Abstract: Phenyl-substituted cyclohexylamine derivatives and method for their synthesis and characterization are disclosed. Use of these compounds to treat/prevent neurological disorders as well as methods for their synthesis are set forth herein. Exemplary compounds of the invention inhibit reuptake of endogenous monoamines, such as dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine (e.g., from the synaptic cleft) and modulate one or more monoamine transporter. Pharmaceutical formulations incorporating compounds of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: SEPRACOR INC.
    Inventors: Liming Shao, Fengjiang Wang, Scott Christopher Malcolm, Michael Charles Hewitt, Jianguo Ma, Seth Ribe, Mark A. Varney, Una Campbell, Sharon Rae Engel, Larry Wendell Hardy, Patrick Koch, Rudy Schreiber, Kerry L. Spear
  • Publication number: 20080293726
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing two or more active agents that when taken together can be used to treat, e.g., menopause, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, or cognitive disorders. The first component of the pharmaceutical composition is a sedative eszopiclone. The second component of the pharmaceutical composition is trans 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-N-methyl-1-napthalenamine or trans 4-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-1-napthalenamine. The present invention also relates to a method of treating menopause, perimenopause, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and cognitive disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2006
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: SEPRACOR INC.
    Inventors: Judy Caron, Thomas Wessel, Karim Lalji, Mark A. Varney, Roger P. Bakale, Surendra P. Singh, H. Scott Wilkinson, Xiping Su, Zhengxu Steve Han, Stefan G. Koenig
  • Publication number: 20080175903
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a unit dosage form with an anxiolytic dosage of zopiclone particularly eszopiclone. Also provided is a method for treatment or prophylaxis of anxiety using a subsedative dosage of zopiclone particularly eszopiclone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: Seth C. Hopkins, Mark A. Varney, Tushar Misra, Gary Maier, Judy Caron, Randall S. Wagner