Patents by Inventor Michael Rowley

Michael Rowley 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: 20080261938
    Abstract: The present invention relates to tetracyclic indole compounds of formula (I); wherein R1, R2, R14, R15, A, Ar, Y and Z are defined herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and their use for the treatment or prevention of infection by hepatitis C virus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Caterina Ercolani, Joerg Habermann, Frank Narjes, Simona Ponzi, Michael Rowley, Ian Stansfield
  • Patent number: 7435734
    Abstract: N-substituted 5-hydroxypyrimidin-6-one-4-carboxamides of formula: are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined herein. These compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prevention, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. Methods of preventing, treating or delaying the onset of AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Istituto di Ricerche di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti S.p.A.
    Inventors: Benedetta Crescenzi, Cristina Gardelli, Ester Muraglia, Emanuela Nizi, Federica Orvieto, Paola Pace, Giovanna Pescatore, Alessia Petrocchi, Marco Poma, Michael Rowley, Rita Scarpelli, Vincenzo Summa
  • Publication number: 20080221157
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ketone derivatives that are inhibitors of histone deacetylase (HDAC). The compounds of the present invention are useful for treating cellular proliferative diseases, including cancer. Further, the compounds of the present invention are useful for treating neurodegenerative diseases, schizophrenia and stroke among other diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2005
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicants: ISTITUTO DI RICERCHE DI BIOLOGIA MOLECOLARE P ANGE, MERCK & CO. INC.
    Inventors: Prasun K. Chakravarty, Steven L. Colletti, Raffaele Ingenito, Philip Jones, Peter T. Meinke, Ester Muraglia, Alessia Petrocchi, Michael Rowley, Rita Scarpelli, Christian Steinkuhler
  • Patent number: 7414045
    Abstract: Tetrahydro-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidines and related compounds of Formula (A): are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication, wherein n is an integer equal to zero, 1, 2 or 3, and R1, R3, R4, R12, R14, R16, R30, R32, R34 and R36 are defined herein. These compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prevention, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: Istituto di Ricerche di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti S.p.A.
    Inventors: Benedetta Crescenzi, Olaf Kinzel, Ester Muraglia, Federica Orvieto, Giovanna Pescatore, Michael Rowley, Vincenzo Summa
  • Publication number: 20080176869
    Abstract: Tetrahydro-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidines and related compounds of Formula A: are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication, wherein n is an integer equal to zero, 1, 2 or 3, and R1, R3, R4, R12, R14, R16, R30, R32, R34 and R36 are defined herein. These compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prevention, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Benedetta Crescenzi, Olaf Kinzel, Ester Muraglia, Federica Orvieto, Giovanna Pescatore, Michael Rowley, Vincenzo Summa
  • Patent number: 7389975
    Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for fencing and other outdoor structures that allow the structure to be changed or adjusted to modify the function, use or appearance of the structure. The structure can be adjusted into a selected position and releasably secured, or portions can be changed to modify the appearance of the structure. One aspect of the invention provides an accessible compartment in the structure to retain objects such as wires or other conduits, and allows for attaching selected objects to the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: On the Fence Technologies, LLC Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Rowley, David Kurth
  • Publication number: 20070167447
    Abstract: The present invention relates to indole and azaindole compounds of formula (I): wherein X1, X2, X3, X4, A1, Ar1, R1, R2 and n are as defined herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, useful in the prevention and treatment of hepatitis C infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventors: Salvatore Avolio, Marcello Di Filippo, Steven Harper, Frank Narjes, Barbara Pacini, Marco Pompei, Michael Rowley, Ian Stansfeld
  • Publication number: 20070123524
    Abstract: N-substituted 5-hydroxypyrimidin-6-one-4-carboxamides of formula: are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined herein. These compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prevention, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. Methods of preventing, treating or delaying the onset of AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Benedetta Crescenzi, Cristina Gardelli, Ester Muraglia, Emanuela Nizi, Federica Orvieto, Paola Pace, Giovanna Pescatore, Alessia Petrocchi, Marco Poma, Michael Rowley, Rita Scarpelli, Vincenzo Summa
  • Patent number: 7217713
    Abstract: N-substituted 5-hydroxypyrimidin-6-one-4-carboxamides of formula: are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined herein. These compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prevention, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds-are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. Methods of preventing, treating or delaying the onset of AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Istituto Di Richerche Di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti S.p.A.
    Inventors: Benedetta Crescenzi, Cristina Gardelli, Ester Muraglia, Emanuela Nizi, Federica Orvieto, Paola Pace, Giovanna Pescatore, Alessia Petrocchi, Marco Poma, Michael Rowley, Rita Scarpelli, Vincenzo Summa
  • Publication number: 20070072911
    Abstract: The present invention relates to indoles and azaindoles of formula (1): wherein X1, X2, X3, X4, A1, Ar1, Ar, n, p and q are as defined herein and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, useful in the prevention and treatment of hepatitis C virus infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Inventors: Salvatore Avolio, Steven Harper, Frank Narjes, Barbara Pacini, Michael Rowley
  • Patent number: 7169780
    Abstract: N-substituted 5-hydroxypyrimidin-6-one-4-carboxamides of formula (I): are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined herein. These compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prevention, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Istitute Di Ricerche Di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti S.P.A.
    Inventors: Benedetta Crescenzi, Cristina Gardelli, Ester Muraglia, Federica Orvieto, Paola Pace, Giovanna Pescatore, Alessia Petrocchi, Marco Poma, Michael Rowley, Rita Scarpelli, Vincenzo Summa, Emanuela Nizi
  • Publication number: 20060258860
    Abstract: N-substituted 5-hydroxypyrimidin-6-one-4-carboxamides of formula: are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined herein. These compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prevention, delay in the onset, and treatment of ASS. The compounds-are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. Methods of preventing, treating or delaying the onset of AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Benedetta Crescenzi, Cristina Gardelli, Ester Muraglia, Emanuela Nizi, Federica Orvieto, Paola Pace, Giovanna Pescatore, Alessia Petrocchi, Marco Poma, Michael Rowley, Rita Scarpelli, Vincenzo Summa
  • Publication number: 20060202186
    Abstract: A fence system including a fence member and a fence rail having a first surface with a first slot and a second surface above the first surface and having a second slot aligned with the first slot. The fence member is inserted through the first slot and the second slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Rowley, David Kurth
  • Publication number: 20060131552
    Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for fencing and other outdoor structures that allow the structure to be changed or adjusted to modify the function, use or appearance of the structure. The structure can be adjusted into a selected position and releasably secured, or portions can be changed to modify the appearance of the structure. One aspect of the invention provides an accessible compartment in the structure to retain objects such as wires or other conduits, and allows for attaching selected objects to the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Rowley, David Kurth
  • Publication number: 20060121109
    Abstract: The present invention provides solid dosage formulations of benzoxazole-containing ER?-selective ligands, and processes for their manufacture, more particularly to novel formulations, and processes for their manufacture, that contain the ER?-selective ligand, ERB-041.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Applicant: Wyeth
    Inventors: Michael Rowley, Angela Potts, Christopher Wilson, Marc Tesconi, Mannching Ku
  • Publication number: 20060100262
    Abstract: The present invention relates to tetracyclic indole compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, A, Ar, W, X, Y and Z are defined herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and their use for the treatment or prevention of infection by hepatitis C virus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Publication date: May 11, 2006
    Inventors: Immacolata Conte, Caterina Ercolani, Frank Narjes, Marco Pompei, Michael Rowley, Ian Stansfield
  • Publication number: 20060089906
    Abstract: A method for processing a payment transaction between a buyer and a seller over a network using a payment manager is provided. The payment manager manages a plurality of buyer and seller accounts, each account having an account id associated with it. The payment manager receives payment authorization requests for payment transactions, including a payment amount and an identification of a seller. The buyer provides an account id and a location identification to the payment manager, so that the payment manager may determine whether the buyer is communicating over a secure network. If buyer communicates over a secure network, the payment manager requests that the buyer provides a security code to confirm the transaction. If the location identification indicates that the buyer communicates over an insecure network, the payment manager requesting that the buyer answers at least one security question to confirm the transaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Rowley
  • Patent number: 7032891
    Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for fencing and other outdoor structures that allow the structure to be changed or adjusted to modify the function, use or appearance of the structure. The structure can be adjusted into a selected position and releasably secured, or portions can be changed to modify the appearance of the structure. One aspect of the invention provides an accessible compartment in the structure to retain objects such as wires or other conduits, and allows for attaching selected objects to the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: On The Fence Technologies, LLC Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Rowley, David Kurth
  • Publication number: 20060046985
    Abstract: Tetrahydro-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidines and related compounds of Formula (A): are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication, wherein n is an integer equal to zero, 1, 2 or 3, and R1, R3, R4, R12, R14, R16, R30, R32, R34 and R36 are defined herein. These compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prevention, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Inventors: Benedetta Crescenzi, Olaf Kinzel, Ester Muraglia, Federica Orvieto, Giovanna Pescatore, Michael Rowley, Vincenzo Summa
  • Publication number: 20050136109
    Abstract: This invention relates to an extended release tableted dosage formulation of the antidepressant venlafaxine hydrochloride or an optical form thereof having improved bioavailability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Applicant: Wyeth
    Inventors: Michael Rowley, Angela Potts, Edward Sims