Patents by Inventor Michael Birch

Michael Birch 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: 11819503
    Abstract: The invention relates to the therapeutic use of olorofim, 2-(1,5-dimethyl-3-phenyl-1H-pyrrol-2-yl)-N-(4-(4-(5-fluoropyrimidin-2-yl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-2-oxoacetamide in the prevention and treatment of a fungal infection caused by a Coccidioides species.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignees: F2G Ltd
    Inventors: Derek Law, John H. Rex, Michael Birch, Nathan P. Wiederhold, Thomas F. Patterson
  • Patent number: 11065228
    Abstract: The invention provides a pyrrole compound, which compound is (a) 2-(1,5-dimethyl-3-phenyl-1H-pyrrol-2-yl)-N-(4-(4-(5-fluoropyrimidin-2-yl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-2-oxoacetamide or a deuterated derivative thereof, or (b) 2-(1,5-dimethyl-3-phenyl-1H-pyrrol-2-yl)-N-(4-(4-(5-fluoropyrimidin-2-yl)piperazin-1-yl)-3-hydroxyphenyl)-2-oxoacetamide or a deuterated derivative thereof, or (c) a prodrug of compound (a) or a prodrug of compound (b), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or agriculturally acceptable salt of (a), (b) or (c). Also provided are combinations and compositions comprising the compound and known antifungal agents. The invention also relates to the therapeutic use of a compound of the invention in prevention or treatment of fungal diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: F2G Limited
    Inventors: Graham Edward Morris Sibley, Derek Law, Jason David Oliver, Michael Birch
  • Publication number: 20200338072
    Abstract: The invention relates to the therapeutic use of olorofim, 2-(1,5-dimethyl-3-phenyl-1H-pyrrol-2-yl)-N-(4-(4-(5-fluoropyrimidin-2-yl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-2-oxoacetamide in the prevention and treatment of a fungal infection caused by a Coccidioides species.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Derek LAW, John H. REX, Michael BIRCH
  • Publication number: 20200179340
    Abstract: The invention provides a pyrrole compound, which compound is (a) 2-(1,5-dimethyl-3-phenyl-1H-pyrrol-2-yl)-N-(4-(4-(5-fluoropyrimidin-2-yl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-2-oxoacetamide or a deuterated derivative thereof, or (b) 2-(1,5-dimethyl-3-phenyl-1H-pyrrol-2-yl)-N-(4-(4-(5-fluoropyrimidin-2-yl)piperazin-1-yl)-3-hydroxyphenyl)-2-oxoacetamide or a deuterated derivative thereof, or (c) a prodrug of compound (a) or a prodrug of compound (b), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or agriculturally acceptable salt of (a), (b) or (c). Also provided are combinations and compositions comprising the compound and known antifungal agents. The invention also relates to the therapeutic use of a compound of the invention in prevention or treatment of fungal diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Graham Edward Morris SIBLEY, Derek LAW, Jason David OLIVER, Michael BIRCH
  • Patent number: 10596150
    Abstract: The invention provides a pyrrole compound, which compound is (a) 2-(1,5-dimethyl-3-phenyl-1H-pyrrol-2-yl)-N-(4-(4-(5-fluoropyrimidin-2-yl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-2-oxoacetamide or a deuterated derivative thereof, or (b) 2-(1,5-dimethyl-3-phenyl-1H-pyrrol-2-yl)-N-(4-(4-(5-fluoropyrimidin-2-yl)piperazin-1-yl)-3-hydroxyphenyl)-2-oxoacetamide or a deuterated derivative thereof, or (c) a prodrug of compound (a) or a prodrug of compound (b), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or agriculturally acceptable salt of (a), (b) or (c). Also provided are combinations and compositions comprising the compound and known antifungal agents. The invention also relates to the therapeutic use of a compound of the invention in prevention or treatment of fungal diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: F2G LIMITED
    Inventors: Graham Edward Morris Sibley, Derek Law, Jason David Oliver, Michael Birch
  • Publication number: 20190314333
    Abstract: The invention provides a pyrrole compound, which compound is (a) 2-(1,5-dimethyl-3-phenyl-1H-pyrrol-2-yl)-N-(4-(4-(5-fluoropyrimidin-2-yl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-2-oxoacetamide or a deuterated derivative thereof, or (b) 2-(1,5-dimethyl-3-phenyl-1H-pyrrol-2-yl)-N-(4-(4-(5-fluoropyrimidin-2-yl)piperazin-1-yl)-3-hydroxyphenyl)-2-oxoacetamide or a deuterated derivative thereof, or (c) a prodrug of compound (a) or a prodrug of compound (b), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or agriculturally acceptable salt of (a), (b) or (c). Also provided are combinations and compositions comprising the compound and known antifungal agents. The invention also relates to the therapeutic use of a compound of the invention in prevention or treatment of fungal diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Graham Edward Morris SIBLEY, Derek LAW, Jason David OLIVER, Michael BIRCH
  • Patent number: 10201524
    Abstract: The invention provides a pyrrole compound, which compound is (a) 2-(1,5-dimethyl-3-phenyl-1H-pyrrol-2-yl)-N-(4-(4-(5-fluoropyrimidin-2-yl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-2-oxoacetamide or a deuterated derivative thereof, or (b) 2-(1,5-dimethyl-3-phenyl-1H-pyrrol-2-yl)-N-(4-(4-(5-fluoropyrimidin-2-yl)piperazin-1-yl)-3-hydroxyphenyl)-2-oxoacetamide or a deuterated derivative thereof, or (c) a prodrug of compound (a) or a prodrug of compound (b), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or agriculturally acceptable salt of (a), (b) or (c). Also provided are combinations and compositions comprising the compound and known antifungal agents. The invention also relates to the therapeutic use of a compound of the invention in prevention or treatment of fungal diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: F2G LIMITED
    Inventors: Graham Edward Morris Sibley, Derek Law, Jason David Oliver, Michael Birch
  • Publication number: 20170340607
    Abstract: The invention provides a pyrrole compound, which compound is (a) 2-(1,5-dimethyl-3-phenyl-1H-pyrrol-2-yl)-N-(4-(4-(5-fluoropyrimidin-2-yl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)-2-oxoacetamideor a deuterated derivative thereof, or (b) 2-(1,5-dimethyl-3-phenyl-1H-pyrrol-2-yl)-N-(4-(4-(5-fluoropyrimidin-2-yl)piperazin-1-yl)-3-hydroxyphenyl)-2-oxoacetamide or a deuterated derivative thereof, or (c) a prodrug of compound (a) or a prodrug of compound (b), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or agriculturally acceptable salt of (a), (b) or (c). Also provided are combinations and compositions comprising the compound and known antifungal agents. The invention also relates to the therapeutic use of a compound of the invention in prevention or treatment of fungal diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Graham Edward Morris SIBLEY, Derek LAW, Jason David OLIVER, Michael BIRCH
  • Patent number: 9452168
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I), and pharmaceutically and agriculturally acceptable salts thereof; wherein: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, A1, L1 and n are as defined herein. These compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in prevention or treatment of a fungal disease. Compounds of formula (I), and agriculturally acceptable salts thereof, may also be used as agricultural fungicides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: F2G LTD
    Inventors: Graham Edward Morris Sibley, Robert Downham, Lloyd James Payne, Derek Law, Jason David Oliver, Michael Birch, Gareth Morse Davies
  • Publication number: 20150238500
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I), and pharmaceutically and agriculturally acceptable salts thereof; wherein: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, A1, L1 and n are as defined herein. These compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in prevention or treatment of a fungal disease. Compounds of formula (I), and agriculturally acceptable salts thereof, may also be used as agricultural fungicides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Graham Edward Morris SIBLEY, Robert DOWNHAM, Lloyd James PAYNE, Derek LAW, Jason David OLIVER, Michael BIRCH, Gareth Morse DAVIES
  • Patent number: 9034887
    Abstract: A method of identifying an antifungal agent which targets a DHODH protein (alias PyrE, dihydroorotate dehydrogenase, EC: 1.3.99.11) of a fungus comprising contacting a candidate substance with a fungal DHODH protein and determining whether the candidate substance binds or modulates the DHODH protein, wherein binding or modulation indicates that the candidate substance is an antifungal agent. Specific examples concern Aspergillus fumigatus and Candida albicans DHODH proteins. DHODH inhibitors with a Quinazolinone core are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: F2G Limited
    Inventors: Jason David Oliver, John Leslie Thain, Michael John Bromley, Graham Edward Morris Sibley, Michael Birch
  • Publication number: 20110183969
    Abstract: The invention provides pharmaceutical combinations comprising a combination of an antifungal indolizine compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a second antifungal agent: wherein: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, X and X1 are as defined herein. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising an antifungal indolizine compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a second antifungal agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or carrier. The combinations and compositions are useful in the prevention or treatment of a fungal disease. A combination of an indolizine compound of formula (I) or agriculturally acceptable salts thereof and a second antifungal agent may also be used as an agricultural fungicide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Birch, Graham Edward Morris Sibley, Derek Law, Jason David Oliver
  • Publication number: 20110160231
    Abstract: A method of identifying an antifungal agent which targets a DHODH protein (alias PyrE, dihydroorotate dehydrogenase, EC: 1.3.99.11) of a fungus comprising contacting a candidate substance with a fungal DHODH protein and determining whether the candidate substance binds or modulates the DHODH protein, wherein binding or modulation indicates that the candidate substance is an antifungal agent. Specific examples concern Aspergillus fumigatus and Candida albicans DHODH proteins. DHODH inhibitors with a Quinazolinone core are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Jason David Oliver, John Leslie Thain, Michael John Bromley, Graham Edward Morris Sibley, Michael Birch
  • Patent number: 7914266
    Abstract: A booster pumping system is disclosed for producing hydrocarbons from a subsea production well. The booster pumping system includes: (1) a submersible pump hydraulically connected to the production well to provide energy to the hydrocarbon flow and boost production to another destination such as a subsea production facility or the surface via a riser; (2) an inlet conduit to receive the flow from the production well and isolate the flow from the dummy wellbore and direct the flow to the intake of the pump; and (3) a motor exposed to the dummy wellbore to drive the pump. The dummy wellbore may be flooded or circulated with seawater to cool the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Kerr, Michael Birch, Joseph C. Scranton, Tauna Leonardi, Randall S. Vessels
  • Patent number: 7707251
    Abstract: A social network drawing system allows users of the social network to communicate with text as well as pictures that are posted on a web site. The social network program includes a user interface having drawing tools and a drawing area. The user selects the desired tools which include a marker, marker color, marker size and canvas size to prepare the illustration using a computer mouse. The completed illustrations are posted on the posting page which allows other users to view and respond with additional illustrations to the posted drawings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Bebo, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Birch
  • Publication number: 20090313547
    Abstract: A system for collaboratively producing artwork includes a server and a plurality of user computers coupled to a network. The server transmits a request for submissions to collaborators and who prepare portions of the artwork using multimedia tools provided by the server computer. The collaborators transmit their completed portions of the artwork back to the server computer where they are compiled and transmitted to a recipient on a designated time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: Bebo, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Birch
  • Patent number: 7596598
    Abstract: A system for collaboratively producing artwork includes a server and a plurality of user computers coupled to a network. The server transmits a request for submissions to collaborators and who prepare portions of the artwork using multimedia tools provided by the server computer. The collaborators transmit their completed portions of the artwork back to the server computer where they are compiled and transmitted to a recipient on a designated time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Birthday Alarm, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Birch
  • Publication number: 20070094328
    Abstract: A system for collaboratively producing artwork includes a server and a plurality of user computers coupled to a network. The server transmits a request for submissions to collaborators and who prepare portions of the artwork using multimedia tools provided by the server computer. The collaborators transmit their completed portions of the artwork back to the server computer where they are compiled and transmitted to a recipient on a designated time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventor: Michael Birch
  • Publication number: 20070053629
    Abstract: A system for use in a subsea environment includes at least one fiber optic cable for connection to surface equipment, and a subsea optical junction assembly connected to the at least one fiber optic cable. The system further includes subsea components, and plural fiber optic cables connected to corresponding subsea components. The subsea optical junction assembly couples the at least one fiber optic cable for connection with the surface equipment to the plural fiber optic cables connected to the subsea components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ramaswamy Meyyappan, Roderick MacKenzie, Michael Birch, Gregor Deans
  • Publication number: 20070016689
    Abstract: A social network drawing system allows users of the social network to communicate with text as well as pictures that are posted on a web site. The social network program includes a user interface having drawing tools and a drawing area. The user selects the desired tools which include a marker, marker color, marker size and canvas size to prepare the illustration using a computer mouse. The completed illustrations are posted on the posting page which allows other users to view and respond with additional illustrations to the posted drawings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventor: Michael Birch