Patents by Inventor Michael J. Munchhof

Michael J. Munchhof 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: 7718645
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (1), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5a, R5b, R5c, R5d, Q, A, Z, and R7 are as described herein; compositions thereof; and uses thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Dow, Michael J. Munchhof
  • Publication number: 20100056571
    Abstract: Novel pyrazole compounds, including derivatives thereof, to intermediates for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their medicinal use are described. The compounds of the present invention are potent inhibitors of transforming growth factor (“TGF”)- signaling pathway. They are useful in the treatment of various TGF-related disease states including, for example, cancer, and fibrotic diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicants: Pfizer Inc., Pfizer Products Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Munchhof, Laura C. Blumberg
  • Publication number: 20100035903
    Abstract: A compound of the formula wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined above, which are inhibitors of the enzyme protein kinases such as Janus Kinase 3 and as such are useful therapy as immunosuppressive agents for organ transplants, xeno transplation, lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Type I diabetes and complications from diabetes, cancer, asthma, atopic dermatitis, autoimmune thyroid disorders, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Leukemia and other autoimmune diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventors: Todd A. Blumenkopf, Mark E. Flanagan, Michael J. Munchhof
  • Patent number: 7638537
    Abstract: Novel pyrazole compounds, including derivatives thereof, to intermediates for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their medicinal use are described. The compounds of the present invention are potent inhibitors of transforming growth factor (“TGF”)- signaling pathway. They are useful in the treatment of various TGF-related disease states including, for example, cancer, and fibrotic diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignees: Pfizer Inc., Pfizer Products Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Munchhof, Laura C. Blumberg
  • Patent number: 7635702
    Abstract: Novel imidazole compounds, including derivatives thereof, to intermediates for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their medicinal use are described. The compounds of the present invention are potent inhibitors of transforming growth factor (“TGF”)- signaling pathway. They are useful in the treatment of various TGF-related disease states including, for example, cancer and fibrotic diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignees: Pfizer Inc., Pfizer Products Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Munchhof, Laura C. Blumberg
  • Patent number: 7601727
    Abstract: A compound of the formula wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined above, which are inhibitors of the enzyme protein kinases such as Janus Kinase 3 and as such are useful therapy as immunosuppressive agents for organ transplants, xeno transplation, lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Type I diabetes and complications from diabetes, cancer, asthma, atopic dermatitis, autoimmune thyroid disorders, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Leukemia and other autoimmune diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Pfizer, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd A. Blumenkopf, Mark E. Flanagan, Michael J. Munchhof
  • Publication number: 20090137551
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (1), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5a, R5b, R5c, R5d, Q, A, Z, and R7 are as described herein; compositions thereof; and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Robert L. Dow, Michael J. Munchhof
  • Publication number: 20090036425
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (1), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5a, R5b, R5c, R5d, Q, A, Z, and R7 are as described herein; compositions thereof; and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventors: Robert L. Dow, Michael J. Munchhof
  • Publication number: 20090005416
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3A, R3B, R4, R5, X, m, and n are as defined herein. Such novel benzamidazole derivatives are useful in the treatment of abnormal cell growth, such as cancer, in mammals. This invention also relates to a method of using such compounds in the treatment of abnormal cell growth in mammals, especially humans, and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventors: Michael J. Munchhof, Lawrence A. Reiter, Susan D. La Greca, Christopher S. Jones, Qifang Li
  • Publication number: 20080275235
    Abstract: Novel fused heteroaromatic compounds, including derivatives thereof, to intermediates for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their medicinal use are described. The compounds of the present invention are potent inhibitors of transforming growth factor (“TGF”)- signaling pathway. They are useful in the treatment of various TGF-related disease states including, for example, cancer and fibrotic diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicants: PFIZER INC., PFIZER PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Laura C. Blumberg, Michael J. Munchhof, Andrei Shavnya
  • Patent number: 7432370
    Abstract: The present application discloses compounds of the formula wherein R2 and R3 are as defined herein. The present application further discloses certain pyrrolol[2,3-d]pyrimidine compounds having the 3R,4R stereochemical configuration shown above. Corresponding pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment or prevention of a disorder or condition selected from organ transplant rejection, xeno transplantation, lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Type I diabetes and complications from diabetes, cancer, asthma, atopic dermatitis, autoimmune thyroid disorders, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, Alzheimer's disease, leukemia and other autoimmune diseases are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn E. Wilcox, Mark E. Flanagan, Michael J. Munchhof, Ton Vries, Christian Koecher
  • Patent number: 7417041
    Abstract: Novel fused heteroaromatic compounds, including derivatives thereof, to intermediates for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their medicinal use are described. The compounds of the present invention are potent inhibitors of transforming growth factor (“TGF”)-? signaling pathway. They are useful in the treatment of various TGF-related disease states including, for example, cancer and fibrotic diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignees: Pfizer Inc., Pfizer Products Inc.
    Inventors: Laura C. Blumberg, Michael J. Munchhof, Andrei Shavnya
  • Patent number: 7301023
    Abstract: A method for resolving enantiomers of a compound containing the structure of the forula: wherein R4 or R5 may contan one or more asymmetric centers, by mixing a racemic mixture of enantiomers of a compound, containing the structure of said formula; in a solvent, with a resolving compound having a defined sterospecificity, to form a solution and with said resolving agent being capable of binding with at least one but not all of said enantiomers to form a precipitate, containing said at least one of said enantiomers in sterospecific form and collecting either the precipitate and purifying it or collecting the solution with contained other of said enantiomers and recrystallizing the enantiomer contained in said solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Flanagan, Michael J. Munchhof
  • Patent number: 7273936
    Abstract: Novel oxazole and thiazole compounds, including derivatives thereof, to intermediates for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their medicinal use are described. The compounds of the present invention are potent inhibitors of transforming growth factor (“TGF”)-? signaling pathway. They are useful in the treatment of various TGF-related disease states including, for example, cancer and fibrotic diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Munchhof, Laura C. Blumberg
  • Patent number: 7265221
    Abstract: A compound of the formula wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined above, which are inhibitors of the enzyme protein kinases such as Janus Kinase 3 and as such are useful therapy as immunosuppressive agents for organ transplants, xeno transplation, lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Type I diabetes and complications from diabetes, cancer, asthma, atopic dermatitis, autoimmune thyroid disorders, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Leukemia and other autoimmune diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Pfizer, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd A. Blumenkopf, Mark E. Flanagan, Michael J. Munchhof
  • Patent number: 7199123
    Abstract: Novel pyrazine compounds, including derivatives thereof, to intermediates for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their medicinal use are described. The compounds of the present invention are potent inhibitors of transforming growth factor (“TGF”)-? signaling pathway. They are useful in the treatment of various TGF-related disease states including, for example, cancer and fibrotic diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Munchhof
  • Patent number: 7192963
    Abstract: A compound of the formula wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined above, useful as inhibitors of protein kinases, such as the enzyme Janus Kinase 3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc
    Inventors: Todd A. Blumenkopf, Mark E. Flanagan, Michael J. Munchhof
  • Patent number: 7153872
    Abstract: Novel imidazole compounds, including derivatives thereof, to intermediates for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their medicinal use are described. The compounds of the present invention are potent inhibitors of transforming growth factor (“TGF”)-?• signaling pathway. They are useful in the treatment of various TGF-related disease states including, for example, cancer and fibrotic diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignees: Pfizer Inc., Pfizer Products Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Munchhof, Laura C. Blumberg
  • Patent number: 7151110
    Abstract: Novel pyrazole compounds, including derivatives thereof, to intermediates for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their medicinal use are described. The compounds of the present invention are potent inhibitors of transforming growth factor (“TGF”)-? signaling pathway. They are useful in the treatment of various TGF-related disease states including, for example, cancer, and fibrotic diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignees: Pfizer Inc., Pfizer Products Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Munchhof, Laura C. Blumberg
  • Patent number: 7091208
    Abstract: A compound of the formula wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined above, which are inhibitors of the enzyme protein kinases such as Janus Kinase 3 and as such are useful therapy as immunosuppressive agents for organ transplants, xeno transplation, lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Type I diabetes and complications from diabetes, cancer, asthma, atopic dermatitis, autoimmune thyroid disorders, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Leukemia and other autoimmune diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Todd A. Blumenkopf, Mark E. Flanagan, Michael J. Munchhof