Patents by Inventor Mary Ann Caplen

Mary Ann Caplen 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: 10414775
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds of Formula I act as Cyp8b1 inhibitors and can be useful in preventing, treating or acting as a remedial agent for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: John P. Caldwell, Mary Ann Caplen, Jared N. Cumming, Kevin D. Dykstra, Alan Hruza, Claire Lankin, Derun Li, Hong Liu, Amy McCracken, Brian McKittrick, Ashwin Rao, Jayaram Tagat, Haiqun Tang, Brandon M. Taoka, Andreas Verras, Shawn P. Walsh, Wen-Lian Wu, Tianyuan Zhang
  • Publication number: 20190218224
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds of Formula I act as Cyp8b1 inhibitors and can be useful in preventing, treating or acting as a remedial agent for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: John P. Caldwell, Mary Ann Caplen, Jared N. Cumming, Kevin D. Dykstra, Alan Hruza, Claire Lankin, Derun Li, Hong Liu, Amy McCracken, Brian McKittrick, Ashwin Rao, Jayaram Tagat, Haiqun Tang, Brandon M. Taoka, Andreas Verras, Shawn P. Walsh, Wen-Lian Wu, Tianyuan Zhang
  • Patent number: 8716312
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds as diacylglycerol acyltransferase (“DGAT”) inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the heterocyclic compounds and the use of the compounds for treating or preventing a cardiovascular disease, a metabolic disorder, obesity or an obesity-related disorder, diabetes, dyslipidemia, a diabetic complication, impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting glucose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
    Inventors: Pauline C. Ting, Robert Aslanian, Mary Ann Caplen, Jianhua Cao, Tin-Yau Chan, David Kim, Hyunjin Kim, Jae-Hun Kim, Rongze Kuang, Joe F. Lee, John Schwerdt, Heping Wu, Nicolas Zorn
  • Patent number: 8623857
    Abstract: The present invention provide Imidazole Carboxamide Compounds of Formula (I): wherein D, T, R1, R2, R3, and R6 are as defined herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of such Imidazole Carboxamide Compounds. The Imidazole Carboxamide Compounds are useful in the treatment of cancer and other aberrant conditions that result from overstimulation of the PDK-1 signaling pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Hon-Chung Tsui, Sunil Paliwal, Hyunjin M. Kim, Angela D. Kerekes, Mary Ann Caplen, Sara J. Esposite, Brian A. McKittrick, Thierry Olivier Fischmann, Ronald J. Doll, Matthew Paul Rainka, Ang Li
  • Publication number: 20130079326
    Abstract: The present invention provide Imidazole Carboxamide Compounds of Formula (I): wherein D, T, R1, R2, R3, and R6 are as defined herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of such Imidazole Carboxamide Compounds. The Imidazole Carboxamide Compounds are useful in the treatment of cancer and other aberrant conditions that result from overstimulation of the PDK-1 signaling pathway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventors: Hon-Chung Tsui, Sunil Paliwal, Hyunjin M. Kim, Angela D. Kerekes, Mary Ann Caplen, Sara J. Esposite, Brian A. McKittrick, Thierry Olivier Fischmann, Ronald J. Doll, Matthew Paul Rainka
  • Publication number: 20120264736
    Abstract: This invention discloses novel gamma secretase inhibitors of the formula: R2 and R3, or R2 and R4, or R3 and R4, together with the atoms to which they are bound, can form a fused cycloalkyl or fused heterocycloalkyl ring. The cycloalkyl ring or the heterocycloalkyl ring can be optionally substituted with one or more substituents. One or more compounds of formula (I), or formulations comprising such compounds, may be useful, e.g. in treating Alzheimer's Disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Theodros Asberom, Thomas A. Bara, Chad E. Bennett, Duane A. Burnett, Mary Ann Caplen, John W. Clader, David J. Cole, Martin S. Domalski, Hubert B. Josien, Chad E. Knutson, Hongmei Li, Mark D. McBriar, Dmitri A. Pissarnitski, Li Qiang, Murali Rajagopalan, Thavalakulamgara K. Sasikumar, Jing Su, Haiqun Tang, Wen-Lian Wu, Ruo Xu, Zhiqiang Zhao
  • Patent number: 8067621
    Abstract: This invention discloses novel gamma secretase inhibitors of the formula: R2 and R3, or R2 and R4, or R3 and R4, together with the atoms to which they are bound, can form a fused cycloalkyl or fused heterocycloalkyl ring. The cycloalkyl ring or the heterocycloalkyl ring can be optionally substituted with one or more substitutents. One or more compounds of formula (I), or formulations comprising such compounds, may be useful, e.g. in treating Alzheimer's Disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Theodros Asberom, Thomas A. Bara, Chad E. Bennett, Duane A. Burnett, Mary Ann Caplen, John W. Clader, David J. Cole, Martin S. Domalski, Hubert B. Josien, Chad E. Knutson, Hongmei Li, Mark D. McBriar, Dmitri A. Pissarnitski, Li Qiang, Murali Rajagopalan, Thavalakulamgara K. Sasikumar, Jing Su, Haiqun Tang, Wen-Lian Wu, Ruo Xu, Zhiqiang Zhao
  • Publication number: 20110224137
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds as diacylglycerol acyltransferase (“DGAT”) inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the heterocyclic compounds and the use of the compounds for treating or preventing a cardiovascular disease, a metabolic disorder, obesity or an obesity-related disorder, diabetes, dyslipidemia, a diabetic complication, impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting glucose. An illustrative compound of the invention is shown below: formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: Pauline C. Ting, Robert Aslanian, Mary Ann Caplen, Jianhua Cao, Tin-Yau Chan, David Kim, Hyunjin Kim, Jae-Hun Kim, Rongze Kuang, Joe F. Lee, John Schwerdt, Heping Wu, Nicolas Zorn
  • Publication number: 20110224136
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds as diacylglycerol acyltransferase (“DGAT”) inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the heterocyclic compounds and the use of the compounds for treating or preventing a cardiovascular disease, a metabolic disorder, obesity or an obesity-related disorder, diabetes, dyslipidemia, a diabetic complication, impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting glucose. An illustrative compound of the invention is shown below.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: Pauline C. Ting, Robert Aslanian, Mary Ann Caplen, Jianhua Cao, David Kim, Hyunjin Kim, Rongze Kuang, Joe F. Lee, John Schwerdt, Heping Wu, Gang Zhou, Nicolas Zorn
  • Publication number: 20110224193
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds as diacylglycerol acyltransferase (“DGAT”) inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the heterocyclic compounds and the use of the compounds for treating or preventing a cardiovascular disease, a metabolic disorder, obesity or an obesity-related disorder, diabetes, dyslipidemia, a diabetic complication, impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting glucose. An illustrative compound of the invention is shown with this abstract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: Pauline C. Ting, Robert Aslanian, Jianhua Cao, Mary Ann Caplen, Tin-Yau Chan, Hyunjin Kim, Jae-Hun Kim, Rongze Kuang, Joe F. Lee, Heping Wu
  • Patent number: 7511146
    Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of formula I wherein Ar, Y, m, n, R1 and R4 are herein defined, said compounds being novel antagonists for melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH), as well as methods for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising such MCH antagonists as well as methods of using them to treat obesity, metabolic disorders, eating disorders such as hyperphagia, and diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Duane A. Burnett, Wen-Lian Wu, Thavalakulamgara K. Sasikumar, William J. Greenlee, Mary Ann Caplen, Tao Guo, Rachael Catherine Hunter
  • Patent number: 7423149
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, which, are novel antagonists for D1 receptors as well as methods for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such D1 receptor antagonists as well as methods of using them to treat CNS disorders, obesity, metabolic disorders, eating disorders such as hyperphagia, and diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Duane A. Burnett, Wen-Lian Wu, Martin S. Domalski, Mary Ann Caplen, Richard Spring, Jean E. Lachowicz
  • Publication number: 20070197581
    Abstract: This invention discloses novel gamma secretase inhibitors of the formula: R2 and R3, or R2 and R4, or R3 and R4, together with the atoms to which they are bound, can form a fused cycloalkyl or fused heterocycloalkyl ring. The cycloalkyl ring or the heterocycloalkyl ring can be optionally substituted with one or more substitutents. One or more compounds of formula (I), or formulations comprising such compounds, may be useful, e.g. in treating Alzheimer's Disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Theodros Asberom, Thomas Bara, Chad Bennett, Duane Burnett, Mary Ann Caplen, John Clader, David Cole, Martin Domalski, Hubert Josien, Chad Knutson, Hongmei Li, Mark McBriar, Dmitri Pissarnitski, Li Qiang, Murali Rajagopalan, Thavalakulamgara Sasikumar, Jing Su, Haiqun Tang, Wen-Lian Wu, Ruo Xu, Zhiqiang Zhao
  • Patent number: 7214691
    Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of formula I wherein Ar, X, R1 and R11 are herein defined, said compounds being novel antagonists for melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH), as well as methods for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising such MCH antagonists as well as methods of using them to treat obesity, metabolic disorders, eating disorders such as hyperphagia, and diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Wen-Lian Wu, Duane A. Burnett, Mary Ann Caplen
  • Patent number: 6903123
    Abstract: Disclosed are nociceptin ORL-1 receptor agonists of the formula wherein: (a) R1 is optionally substituted alkyl, fluorenyl, pyrimidinyl or optionally substituted piperidinyl; R2 is H; and R3 is —C(H)(R)—NR7R8; R is H, optionally substituted aryl or arylalkyl, or heteroaryl; R7 is —(CH2)xR9, optionally substituted tetrahydronaphthyl, or cycloalkyl; and R8 is H; or R7 and R8 together form a substituted piperidinyl or piperazinyl ring; x is 0-10; and R9 is H, alkoxy, optionally substituted phenyl, naphthyl, heteroaryl, pyrrolidinyl, pyrrolidonyl, optionally substituted piperidinyl or diphenylmethyl; or (b) R2 is —NHR7 or and R3 is H; pharmaceutical compositions; and methods of using the compounds to treat cough and pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Duane A. Burnett, Mary Ann Caplen, Michael F. Czarniecki, Martin S. Domalksi, Ginny D. Ho, Deen Tulshian, Wen-Lian Wu
  • Publication number: 20050049269
    Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of formula I wherein Ar, X, R1 and R11 are herein defined, said compounds being novel antagonists for melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH), as well as methods for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising such MCH antagonists as well as methods of using them to treat obesity, metabolic disorders, eating disorders such as hyperphagia, and diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Wen-Lian Wu, Duane Burnett, Mary Ann Caplen
  • Publication number: 20040157822
    Abstract: Disclosed are nociceptin ORL-1 receptor agonists of the formula 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2004
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: Duane A. Burnett, Mary Ann Caplen, Michael F. Czarniecki, Martin S. Domalksi, Ginny D. Ho, Deen Tulshian, Wen-Lian Wu
  • Publication number: 20030195185
    Abstract: Disclosed are nociceptin ORL-1 receptor agonists of the formula 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Applicant: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Duane A. Burnett, Mary Ann Caplen, Michael F. Czarniecki, Martin S. Domalksi, Ginny D. Ho, Deen Tulshian, Wen-Lian Wu