Patents by Inventor Michael J. Kelly, III

Michael J. Kelly, III 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: 8952005
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to benzothiazol-one and thiazolo pyridine-one derivatives which are potentiators of metabotropic glutamate receptors, particularly the mGluR2 receptor, and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with glutamate dysfunction and diseases in which metabotropic glutamate receptors are involved. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which metabotropic glutamate receptors are involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Mark E. Layton, Michael J. Kelly, III
  • Publication number: 20140350002
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to imidazopyridin-2-one derivatives which are potentiators of metabotropic glutamate receptors, particularly the mGluR2 receptor, and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with glutamate dysfunction and diseases in which metabotropic glutamate receptors are involved. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which metabotropic glutamate receptors are involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Hannah D. Fiji, Michael J. Kelly, III, Jeffrey C. Kern, Mark E. Layton, Joseph E. Pero, Alexander J. Reif, Michael A. Rossi
  • Publication number: 20140303143
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula (A) or a salt thereof, wherein “Het”, Ra, and Rb are defined herein, which have properties for blocking Nav 1.7 ion channels found in peripheral and sympathetic neurons. Also described are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compounds of Formula (A) or their salts, and methods of treating neuropathic pain disorders using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: Mark E. Layton, Joseph E. Pero, Hannah Fiji, Michael J. Kelly, III, Pablo de Leon, Michael A. Rossi, Kevin F. Gilbert, Anthony J. Roecker, Zhijian Zhao, Swati I P. Mercer, Scott Wolkenberg, James Mulhearn, Lianyun Zhao, Dansu Li
  • Patent number: 8288407
    Abstract: The instant invention provides for substituted naphthyridine compounds that inhibit Akt activity. In particular, the compounds disclosed selectively inhibit one or two of the Akt isoforms. The invention also provides for compositions comprising such inhibitory compounds and methods of inhibiting Akt activity by administering the compound to a patient in need of treatment of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Michael J. Kelly, III, Mark E. Layton, Philip E. Sanderson
  • Publication number: 20120252806
    Abstract: The instant invention provides for compounds that inhibit Akt activity. In particular, the compounds disclosed selectively inhibit one or two of the Akt isoforms. The invention also provides for compositions comprising such inhibitory compounds and methods of inhibiting Akt activity by administering the compound to a patient in need of treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Michael J. Kelly, III, Mark E. Layton
  • Publication number: 20110288090
    Abstract: The instant invention provides for compounds that inhibit Akt activity. In particular, the compounds disclosed selectively inhibit one or two of the Akt isoforms. The invention also provides for compositions comprising such inhibitory compounds and methods of inhibiting Akt activity by administering the compound to a patient in need of treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Donna J. Armstrong, Yasuhiro Goto, Takashi Hashihayata, Tetsuya Kato, Michael J. Kelly, III, Mark E. Layton, Craig W. Lindsley, Yoshio Ogino, Yu Onozaki, Kenvin J. Rodzinak, Michael A. Rossi, Philip E. Sanderson, Jiabing Wang, Melissa M. Yaroschak
  • Patent number: 8008317
    Abstract: The instant invention provides for substituted naphthyridine compounds that inhibit Akt activity. In particular, the compounds disclosed selectively inhibit one or two of the Akt isoforms. The invention also provides for compositions comprising such inhibitory compounds and methods of inhibiting Akt activity by administering the compound to a patient in need of treatment of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Donna J. Armstrong, Essa H. Hu, Michael J. Kelly, III, Mark E. Layton, Yiwei Li, Jun Liang, Kevin J. Rodzinak, Michael J. Rossi, Philip E. Sanderson, Jiabing Wang
  • Publication number: 20110160183
    Abstract: The instant invention provides for substituted naphthyridine compounds that inhibit Akt activity. In particular, the compounds disclosed selectively inhibit one or two of the Akt isoforms. The invention also provides for compositions comprising such inhibitory compounds and methods of inhibiting Akt activity by administering the compound to a patient in need of treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Kelly, III, Mark E. Layton, Philip E. Sanderson
  • Publication number: 20100222321
    Abstract: The instant invention provides for substituted naphthyridine compounds that inhibit Akt activity. In particular, the compounds disclosed selectively inhibit one or two of the Akt isoforms. The invention also provides for compositions comprising such inhibitory compounds and methods of inhibiting Akt activity by administering the compound to a patient in need of treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventors: Donna J. Armstrong, Essa H. Hu, Michael J. Kelly, III, Mark E. Layton, Yiwei Li, Jun Liang, Kevin J. Rodzinak, Michael A. Rossi, Philip E. Sanderson, Jiabing Wang
  • Publication number: 20090253734
    Abstract: The instant invention provides for substituted naphthyridine compounds that inhibit Akt activity. In particular, the compounds disclosed selectively inhibit one or two of the Akt isoforms. The invention also provides for compositions comprising such inhibitory compounds and methods of inhibiting Akt activity by administering the compound to a patient in need of treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: Michael J. Kelly, III, Mark E. Layton, Philip E. Sanderson
  • Patent number: 7576209
    Abstract: The instant invention provides for substituted naphthyridine compounds that inhibit Akt activity. In particular, the compounds disclosed selectively inhibit one or two of the Akt isoforms. The invention also provides for compositions comprising such inhibitory compounds and methods of inhibiting Akt activity by administering the compound to a patient in need of treatment of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Kelly, III, Mark E. Layton, Philip E. Sanderson