Patents by Inventor Michael S. Malamas

Michael S. Malamas 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: 10689357
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds represented by Structural Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Values for the variables in Structural Formula I are described herein. The compounds can be used to modulate (e.g., inhibit) N-acylethanolamine hydrolyzing acid amidase (NAAA) and thereby treat a variety of diseases, disorders and conditions mediated by NAAA, such as a gastrointestinal motility disorder, irritable bowel syndrome, an inflammatory bowel disorder, neuroinflammation, nicotine addiction, cancer, opioid dependence, analgesia, chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain and pain. Also disclosed herein are compositions and methods including compounds of Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Michael S. Malamas, Alexandros Makriyannis, Shrouq I. Farah, Alexander M. Zvonok, Shakiru Olajire Alapafuja
  • Publication number: 20190345132
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds represented by Structural Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Values for the variables in Structural Formula I are described herein. The compounds can be used to modulate (e.g., inhibit) N-acylethanolamine hydrolyzing acid amidase (NAAA) and thereby treat a variety of diseases, disorders and conditions mediated by NAAA, such as a gastrointestinal motility disorder, irritable bowel syndrome, an inflammatory bowel disorder, neuroinflammation, nicotine addiction, cancer, opioid dependence, analgesia, chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain and pain. Also disclosed herein are compositions and methods including compounds of Structural Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Michael S. Malamas, Alexandros Makriyannis, Shrouq I. Farah, Alexander M. Zvonok, Shakiru Olajire Alapafuja
  • Patent number: 7875618
    Abstract: The invention relates to imidazo[1,5-a]quinoxaline derivatives having Formula IIa: to processes for preparing them, to pharmaceutical preparations which comprise these compounds and to the pharmaceutical use of these compounds, which are inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 10 (PDE10), as active compounds for treating central nervous system diseases of mammals, including humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignees: Wyeth, elbion GmbH
    Inventors: Michael S. Malamas, Yike Ni, James Joseph Erdei, Norbert Höfgen, Hans Stange, Rudolf Schindler, Ute Egerland, Barbara Langen
  • Publication number: 20100120762
    Abstract: The invention relates to triazine derivatives of formula (I): which are inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 2 or 10, useful in treating central nervous system diseases such as psychosis and also in treating, for example, obesity, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, glucose intolerance, and pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: WYETH
    Inventors: Hans Stange, Barbara Langen, Ute Egerland, Norbert Hoefgen, Martina Priebs, Michael S. Malamas, James Joseph Erdei, Yike Ni
  • Publication number: 20100120763
    Abstract: The invention relates to imidazo[5,1-c][1,2,4]benzotriazine derivatives of formula I: which are inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 2 or 10 useful in treating central nervous system diseases such as psychosis and also in treating, for example, obesity, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, glucose intolerance, and pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: WYETH
    Inventors: Hans Stange, Barbara Langen, Ute Egerland, Norbert Hoefgen, Martina Priebs, Michael S. Malamas, James Joseph Erdei, Yike Ni
  • Patent number: 7700602
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I and the use thereof for the therapeutic treatment, prevention or amelioration of a disease or disorder characterized by elevated ?-amyloid deposits or ?-amyloid levels in a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Wyeth LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Malamas, James J. Erdei, Iwan S. Gunawan, Ping Zhou, Yinfa Yan, Dominic A. Quagliato
  • Publication number: 20090143361
    Abstract: The invention relates to pyrido[3,2-e]pyrazines, to processes for preparing them, to pharmaceutical compositions which comprise these compounds and to the pharmaceutical use of these compounds, which are inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 10, as active compounds for treating central nervous system disorders, obesity, and metabolic disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicants: ELBION GMBH, WYETH
    Inventors: Michael S. Malamas, Yike Ni, James Joseph Erdei, Hans Stange, Rudolf Schindler, Norbert Hofgen, Ute Egerland, Barbara Langen
  • Publication number: 20090143367
    Abstract: The invention relates to imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazine derivatives, to processes for preparing them, to pharmaceutical preparations which comprise these compounds and to the pharmaceutical use of these compounds, which are inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 10 (PDE10), as active compounds for treating central nervous system diseases of mammals, including humans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicants: ELBION GMBH, WYETH
    Inventors: Michael S. Malamas, Yike Ni, James Joseph Erdei, Norbert Hofgen, Hans Stange, Rudolf Schindler, Ute Egerland, Barbara Langen
  • Patent number: 7531564
    Abstract: This invention provides estrogen receptor modulators of formula I, having the structure wherein R1, R2, R2a, R3, R3a, and R4, and X as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Wyeth
    Inventors: Michael S. Malamas, Robert E. McDevitt, Iwan Gunawan, Eric S. Manas, Michael D. Collini, Heather A. Harris, James C. Keith, Jr., Leo M. Albert, C. Richard Lyttle
  • Publication number: 20090093498
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I and the use thereof for the therapeutic treatment, prevention or amelioration of a disease or disorder characterized by elevated ?-amyloid deposits or ?-amyloid levels in a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: Wyeth
    Inventors: Michael S. Malamas, James J. Erdei, Iwan S. Gunawan, Ping Zhou, Yinfa Yan, Dominic A. Quagliato
  • Publication number: 20090042912
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I and the use thereof for the therapeutic treatment, prevention or amelioration of a disease or disorder characterized by elevated ?-amyloid deposits or ?-amyloid levels in a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: Wyeth
    Inventors: Michael S. Malamas, James J. Erdei, Iwan S. Gunawan, Keith Douglas Barnes, Matthew Robert Johnson, Yu Hui
  • Patent number: 7482349
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I and the use thereof for the therapeutic treatment, prevention or amelioration of a disease or disorder characterized by elevated ?-amyloid deposits or ?-amyloid levels in a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Wyeth
    Inventors: Michael S. Malamas, James J. Erdei, Iwan S. Gunawan, Ping Zhou, Yinfa Yan, Dominic A. Quagliato
  • Patent number: 7456186
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I and the use thereof for the therapeutic treatment, prevention or amelioration of a disease or disorder characterized by elevated ?-amyloid deposits or ?-amyloid levels in a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Wyeth
    Inventors: Michael S. Malamas, James J. Erdei, Iwan S. Gunawan, Keith Douglas Barnes, Matthew Robert Johnson, Yu Hui
  • Patent number: 7148247
    Abstract: This invention provides estrogen receptor modulators of formula I, having the structure wherein R1, R2, R2a, R3, R3a, and R4, and X as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Wyeth
    Inventors: Michael S Malamas, Robert E McDevitt, Iwan Gunawan, Eric S Manas, Michael D Collini, Heather A Harris, James C Keith, Jr., Leo M Albert, Cecil Richard Lyttle
  • Patent number: 7141672
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula I having the structure or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which are useful in treating metabolic disorders related to insulin resistance or hyperglycemia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Wyeth
    Inventor: Michael S. Malamas
  • Patent number: 7129258
    Abstract: This invention provides estrogen receptor modulators of formula I, having the structure wherein R1, R2, R2a, R3, R3a, and R4, and X as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Wyeth
    Inventors: Michael S. Malamas, Robert E. McDevitt, Iwan Gunawan, Eric S. Manas, Michael D. Collini
  • Patent number: 6960607
    Abstract: This invention provides estrogen receptor modulators of formula I, having the structure wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4, and X as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Wyeth
    Inventors: Michael S. Malamas, Iwan Gunawan, Heather A. Harris, James C. Keith, Jr., Leo M. Albert
  • Patent number: 6884814
    Abstract: This invention provides estrogen receptor modulators of formula I, having the structure wherein, R1, R2, and R3 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Wyeth
    Inventors: Michael S. Malamas, Tam Q. Dinh, Iwan Gunawan, Michael D. Collini, Heather A. Harris, James C. Keith, Jr., Leo M. Albert
  • Patent number: 6844358
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula I having the structure wherein: A is O, S, or N; B is —(CH2)m—, —CH(OH)—, or carbonyl; R1 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1-6 carbon atoms, or trifluoromethyl; R2 is alkyl of 1-18 carbon atoms, aryl of 6-10 carbon atoms, arylalkyl of 7-15 carbon atoms, Het-alkyl wherein the alkyl moiety is 1-6 carbon atoms; Het is R2a is alkylene of 1-3 carbon atoms; G is oxygen, sulfur, or nitrogen; R3, R4 are each, independently, hydrogen, halogen, alkyl of 1-3 carbon atoms, aryl of 6-10 carbon atoms or a heterocyclic ring of 5 to 7 ring atom containing 1 to 3 heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur; R5 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, —CH(R7)R8, —C(CH2)nCO2R9, —C(CH3)2CO2R9, —CH(R7)(CH2)nCO2R9, or CH(R7)C6H4CO2R9; R6 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, or —OR5; m=1-6; n=1-6; R7 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, aryl of 6-10 carbon atoms, or arylalkyl of 7-15 carbon atoms; R8 is —CO2R10, —CONHR10, tetrazol
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: Wyeth
    Inventors: Michael S. Malamas, Jay E. Wrobel, Arlene J. Dietrich, Zenan Li, Iwan Gunawan
  • Patent number: 6794403
    Abstract: This invention provides estrogen receptor modulators of formula I, having the structure wherein R1, R2, R2a, R3, R3a, and R4, and X as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Wyeth
    Inventors: Michael S. Malamas, Robert E. McDevitt, Iwan Gunawan, Eric S. Manas, Michael D. Collini