Patents by Inventor Michael Dalton Ennis

Michael Dalton Ennis 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).

  • Publication number: 20080200475
    Abstract: Compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds are disclosed, wherein the compounds have the structure of Formula I: (I) wherein A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, X4, X6, R2a, Rx, R4, R5, and R6 are as defined in the detailed description of the invention. Corresponding pharmaceutical compositions, methods of treatment, methods of synthesis, and intermediates are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2006
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Dalton Ennis, Steven Wade Kortum, Ruth Elizabeth Tenbrink
  • Publication number: 20080194590
    Abstract: Compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds are disclosed, wherein the compounds have the structure of Formula (I) wherein A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, X4, X6, X2k, R2l, R4, R5, and R6 are as defined in the detailed description of the invention. Corresponding pharmaceutical compositions, methods of treatment, methods of synthesis, and intermediates are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Dalton Ennis, Steven Wade Kortum, Ruth Elizabeth Tenbrink
  • Publication number: 20080176857
    Abstract: Compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds are disclosed, wherein the compounds have the structure of Formula I: wherein A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, X4, X6, R2, R4, R5, and R6 are as defined in the detailed description of the invention. Corresponding pharmaceutical compositions, methods of treatment, methods of synthesis, and intermediates are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2006
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Dalton Ennis, Steven Wade Kortum, Ruth Elizabeth Tenbrink
  • Patent number: 7250418
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I, or a stereoisomer thereof, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a prodrug thereof. The compounds of the inventions are CRF1 receptor antagonists. Compounds of the invention are useful for treating, in a warm-blooded animal, particularly a mammal, and more particularly a human, various disorders that are associated with CRF or CRF1 receptors, or disorders the treatment of which can be effected or facilitated by antagonizing CRF1 receptors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Corbett, Michael Dalton Ennis, Kristine E. Frank, Jian-Min Fu, Robert Louis Hoffman, Patrick R. Verhoest
  • Patent number: 7087617
    Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of Formula I, a stereoisomer thereof, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of a prodrug thereof. The compounds interact with CRF1 receptors, including human CRF1 receptors. This invention also relates to methods of using the compounds of the invention to treat a disorder or condition, the treatment of which can be effected or facilitated by antagonizing a CRF receptor, such as CNS disorders or diseases, particularly anxiety-related disorders such as anxiety, and mood disorders such as major depression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Corbett, Michael Dalton Ennis, Kristine E. Frank, Jian-Min Fu, Robert Louis Hoffman, Patrick R. Verhoest
  • Patent number: 7041672
    Abstract: Substituted aryl pyrazine derivatives of the formula I as defined herein, and their use in treating anxiety disorders, depression and stress related disorders are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick R. Verhoest, Jeffrey W. Corbett, Michael Dalton Ennis, Kristine E. Frank, Jian-Min Fu, Robert Louis Hoffman
  • Patent number: 7015229
    Abstract: This invention relates to substituted pyrimidinone and pyrimidithione derivatives that bind with high affifnity to CRF1 receptors, including human CRF1 receptors. This invention also relates to methods of using the compounds of the invention to treat a disorder or condition, the treatment of which can be effected or facilitated by antagonizing a CRF receptor, such as CNS disorders or diseases, particularly anxiety disorders, and depression and stress related disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc
    Inventors: Jian-Min Fu, Jeffrey W. Corbett, Michael Dalton Ennis, Kristine E. Frank, Robert Louis Hoffman, Patrick R. Verhoest
  • Patent number: 6992087
    Abstract: Substituted aryl 1,4-pyrazine derivatives of formula I as defined herein and their use in treating anxiety disorders, depression and stress related disorders are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc
    Inventors: Patrick R. Verhoest, Robert Louis Hoffman, Jeffrey W. Corbett, Michael Dalton Ennis, Kristine E. Frank, Jian-Min Fu
  • Patent number: 6964965
    Abstract: The present invention provides substituted pyrazine derivatives of Formula I, that are CRF1 receptor antagonists, including human CRF1 receptors. This invention also relates to use of compounds of the invention for treating a disorder or condition, the treatment of which can be effected or facilitated by antagonizing a CRF receptor, such as CNS disorders, particularly anxiety-related disorders and mood disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Assignee: Pharmacia & Upjohn
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Corbett, Michael Dalton Ennis, Kristine E. Frank, Jian-Min Fu, Robert Louis Hoffman, Patrick R. Verhoest
  • Publication number: 20040209870
    Abstract: A compound of formula I: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventors: Michael Dalton Ennis, Robert Louis Hoffman, Nabil B. Ghazal, Rebecca M. Olson
  • Publication number: 20040116444
    Abstract: Substituted aryl 1,4-pyrazine derivatives and their use in treating anxiety disorders, depression and stress related disorders are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Corbett, Jian-Min Fu, Michael Dalton Ennis, Kristine E. Frank, Robert Louis Hoffman, Patrick R. Verhoest
  • Patent number: 6734301
    Abstract: Certain 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-[1,4]diazepino[1,7-a]indoles are 5-HT ligands and are useful for treating diseases wherein modulation of 5-HT activity is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: Pharmacia & Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Michael Dalton Ennis, Robert Louis Hoffman, Nabil B. Ghazal, Rebecca M. Olson
  • Publication number: 20040053941
    Abstract: The present invention provides substituted pyrazine derivatives of Formula I, 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Corbett, Michael Dalton Ennis, Kristine E. Frank, Jian-Min Fu, Robert Louis Hoffman, Patrick R. Verhoest
  • Publication number: 20030195222
    Abstract: This invention relates to substituted pyrimidinone and pyrimidithione derivatives that bind with high affifnity to CRF1 receptors, including human CRF1 receptors. This invention also relates to methods of using the compounds of the invention to treat a disorder or condition, the treatment of which can be effected or facilitated by antagonizing a CRF receptor, such as CNS disorders or diseases, particularly anxiety disorders, and depression and stress related disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: Jian-Min Fu, Jeffrey W. Corbett, Michael Dalton Ennis, Kristine E. Frank, Robert Louis Hoffman, Patrick R. Verhoest
  • Publication number: 20030144297
    Abstract: Substituted aryl 1,4-pyrazine derivatives and their use in treating anxiety disorders, depression and stress related disorders are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventors: Patrick R. Verhoest, Robert Louis Hoffman, Jeffrey W. Corbett, Michael Dalton Ennis, Kristine E. Frank, Jian-Min Fu
  • Publication number: 20020002161
    Abstract: Certain 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-[1,4]diazepino[1,7-a]indoles are 5-HT ligands and are useful for treating diseases wherein modulation of 5-HT activity is desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2001
    Publication date: January 3, 2002
    Inventors: Michael Dalton Ennis, Robert Louis Hoffman, Nabil B. Ghazal, Rebecca M. Olson
  • Patent number: 6313307
    Abstract: A process for preparing a compound of the formula I: or pharmaceutical acceptable salts thereof wherein X is —NR1—, —S(O)g—, or —O—; R1 is —H, C1-6 alkyl optionally substituted with one or more —OH, —CN, or halo, or R1 is —(CH2)h-aryl, —COR1-1, —COOR1-2, —CO—(CH2)h—COR1-1, C1-6 alkyl sulfonyl, —SO2—(CH2)h-aryl, or —(CO)i-Het; R2 is —H, C1-6 alkyl, —(CH2)h-aryl, or halo; R3 and R4 are the same or different and are —H or halo; R6 is —H, C1-12 alkyl optionally substituted with one or more halo, C3-12 cycloalkyl, C1-6 alkoxy. The compounds are useful antimicrobial agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: Pharmacia & Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Michael Dalton Ennis, Robert Louis Hoffman, Douglas K. Hutchinson, David John Anderson, Toni-Jo Poel, Richard Charles Thomas
  • Patent number: 6043266
    Abstract: A compound of Formula (I): ##STR1## or pharmaceutical acceptable salts thereof wherein X is S(O).sub.g or O; R.sub.2 is H, methyl, or OH; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently H or halo; R.sub.5 is H, C.sub.1-12 alkyl, optionally substituted with one or more halo, C.sub.3-12 cycloalkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy; and g is 0, 1, or 2. The compounds are useful antimicrobial agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Assignee: Pharmacia & Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Michael Dalton Ennis, David John Anderson
  • Patent number: 5650427
    Abstract: A compound of Formula I ##STR1## or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of Formula I, where R.sup.1 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n CONH.sub.2 where n is 2 to 6, (CH2).sub.n -1-(4,4-dimethylpiperidine-2,6-dione-yl), or cyclopropylmethyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl or combined with R.sup.1 to form a C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 akynyl, (CH.sub.2).sub.n --X--Ar where X is O, S, or NH, 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --R.sup.9 where m is 2 or 3 and R.sup.9 is phenyl, 2-thiophenyl or 3-thiophenyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl, 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl, formyl, CN, halogen, CH.sub.2 OR.sup.2, C(O)C(O)OR.sup.1, C(O)CO NR.sup.1 R.sup.2, --(CH.sub.2).sub.q --NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 where q is 0 to 5, C.dbd.NOR.sup.2, 2(4,5-dihydro)oxazolyl, or COR.sup.10 where R.sup.10 is H, R.sup.1, NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 or CF.sub.3 ; R.sup.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1997
    Assignee: The Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Hakan Vilhelm Wikstrom, Per Arvid Emil Carlsson, Bengt Ronny Andersson, Kjell Anders Ivan Svensson, Stig Thomas Elebring, Nils Peter Stjernlof, Arthur Glenn Romero, Susanne R. Haadsma-Svensson, Chiu-Hong Lin, Michael Dalton Ennis