Patents by Inventor Michael B. Tollefson

Michael B. Tollefson 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).

  • Substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamines useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030125328
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamines useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030125329
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Substituted N-heteroaryl-N-phenyl aminoalcohol compounds useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Patent number: 6586433
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Preferred tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds are substituted N-heteroaryl-N-phenyl aminoalcohols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamines useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030119833
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Substituted n-phenyl-n-fused-benzyl aminoalcohol compounds useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Patent number: 6583183
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Preferred tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds are substituted N-phenyl-N-fused-benzyl aminoalcohols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamines useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030114454
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamines useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030109528
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamines useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030105100
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamines useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030100559
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamines useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030096818
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamines useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030087905
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamines useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030083331
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • (R)-chiral halogenated substituted N,N-bis-benzyl aminoalcohol compounds useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030078264
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted aryl and heteroaryl (R)-Chiral Halogenated 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Novel high yield, stereoselective processes for the preparation of the chiral substituted alkanol compounds from chiral and achiral intermediates are described. Preferred (R)-Chiral 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds are substituted (R)-Chiral N,N-bis-benzyl aminoalcohols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Mark A. Massa, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Brian S. Hickory, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Deborah A. Mischke, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Aromatic sulfone hydroxamic acids and their use as protease inhibitors
    Publication number: 20030073718
    Abstract: This invention is directed to aromatic sulfone hydroxamates (also known as aromatic sulfone hydroxamic acids) and salts thereof that, inter alia, tend to inhibit matrix metalloproteinase (also known as matrix metalloprotease or MMP) activity and/or aggrecanase activity. This invention also is directed to a treatment method that comprises administering such a compound or salt in an MMP-inhibiting and/or aggrecanase-inhibiting effective amount to an animal, particularly a mammal having (or disposed to having) a pathological condition associated with MMP activity and/or aggrecanase activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: Thomas E. Barta, Daniel P. Becker, Louis J. Bedell, Terri L. Boehm, Jeffery N. Carroll, Gary A. DeCrescenzo, Yvette M. Fobian, John N. Freskos, Daniel P. Getman, Joseph J. McDonald, Madeleine H. Li, Susan L. Hockerman, Carol Pearcy Howard, Steve A. Kolodziej, Deborah A. Mischke, Joseph G. Rico, Nathan W. Stehle, Michael B. Tollefson, William F. Vernier, Clara I. Villamil, Darren J. Kassab
  • (R)-chiral halogenated substituted fused heterocyclic amino compounds useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Patent number: 6544974
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted aryl and heteroaryl (R)-Chiral Halogenated 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Novel high yield, stereoselective processes for the preparation of the chiral substituted alkanol compounds from chiral and achiral intermediates are described. Preferred (R)-Chiral 1-Substitutedamino(n+1)-Alkanol compounds are substituted (R)-Chiral fused heterocyclic amino compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Mark A. Massa, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Brian S. Hickory, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Deborah A. Mischke, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • (R)-chiral halogenated substituted n,n-bis-phenyl aminoalcohol compounds useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030050317
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted aryl and heteroaryl (R)-Chiral Halogenated 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Novel high yield, stereoselective processes for the preparation of the chiral substituted alkanol compounds from chiral and achiral intermediates are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Mark A. Massa, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Brian S. Hickory, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Deborah A. Mischke, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • (R)-Chiral halogenated substituted fused heterocyclic amino compounds useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030040545
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted aryl and heteroaryl (R)-Chiral Halogenated 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-l) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Novel high yield, stereoselective processes for the preparation of the chiral substituted alkanol compounds from chiral and achiral intermediates are described. Preferred (R)-Chiral 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds are substituted (R)-Chiral fused heterocyclic amino compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Mark A. Massa, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Brian S. Hickory, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Deborah A. Mischke, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • (R)-chiral halogenated substituted N-phenoxy N-phenyl aminoalcohol compounds useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Patent number: 6521607
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted aryl and heteroaryl (R)-Chiral Halogenated 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Novel high yield, stereoselective processes for the preparation of the chiral substituted alkanol compounds from chiral and achiral intermediates are described. Preferred (R)-Chiral 1-Subsbitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds are substituted (R)-Chiral N-phenoxy N-phenyl aminoalcohols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Mark A. Massa, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Brian S. Hickory, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Deborah A. Mischke, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamines useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030032644
    Abstract: Substituted Polycyclic Aryl and Heteroaryl tetiary-leteroalkylamines Useful for Inhibiting Cholesteryl Ester Transfer Protein Activity Abstract The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • (R)-Chiral halogenated substituted heteroaryl benzyl aminoalcohol compounds useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030027826
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted aryl and heteroaryl (R)-Chiral Halogenated 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CERP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Novel high yield, stereoselective processes for the preparation of the chiral substituted alkanol compounds from chiral and achiral intermediates are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Mark A. Massa, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Brian S. Hickory, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Deborah A. Mischke, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel