Patents by Inventor Michel Belley

Michel Belley 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: 9334295
    Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel class of compounds represented by the formula below, which are inhibitors of the PTP-1B enzyme. The invention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions which include the compounds shown (Formula I) above and methods of treating or preventing PTP-1B mediated diseases, including diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: KANEQ PHARMA INC.
    Inventors: John Colucci, Marie-Claire Wilson, Yongxin Han, Claude Dufresne, Michel Belley, Cheuk K. Lau, Christopher Bayly
  • Publication number: 20150045325
    Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel class of compounds represented by the formula below, which are inhibitors of the PTP-1B enzyme. The invention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions which include the compounds shown (Formula I) above and methods of treating or preventing PTP-1B mediated diseases, including diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: Kaneq Pharma Inc.
    Inventors: John Colucci, Marie-Claire Wilson, Yongxin Han, Claude Dufresne, Michel Belley, Cheuk K. Lau, Christopher Bayly
  • Patent number: 8927526
    Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel class of compounds represented by the formula below, which are inhibitors of the PTP-1B enzyme. The invention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions which include the compounds shown (Formula I) above and methods of treating or preventing PTP-1B mediated diseases, including diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Kaneq Pharma Inc.
    Inventors: John Colucci, Yongxin Han, Claude Dufresne, Michel Belley, Cheuk K. Lau, Christopher Bayly
  • Publication number: 20130281365
    Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel class of compounds represented by the formula below, which are inhibitors of the PTP-1B enzyme. The invention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions which include the compounds shown (Formula I) above and methods of treating or preventing PTP-1B mediated diseases, including diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: John COLUCCI, Marie-Claire WILSON, Yongxin HAN, Claude DUFRESNE, Michel BELLEY, Cheuk K. LAU, Christopher BAYLY
  • Patent number: 8481742
    Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel class of compounds represented by the formula below, which are inhibitors of the PTP-1B enzyme. The invention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions which include the compounds shown (Formula I) above and methods of treating or preventing PTP-1B mediated diseases, including diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Kaneq Pharma Inc.
    Inventors: John Colucci, Marie-Claire Wilson, Yongxin Han, Claude Dufresne, Michel Belley, Cheuk K. Lau, Christopher Bayly
  • Publication number: 20120178679
    Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel class of compounds represented by the formula below, which are inhibitors of the PTP-1B enzyme. The invention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions which include the compounds shown (Formula I) above and methods of treating or preventing PTP-1B mediated diseases, including diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: KANEQ PHARMA INC.
    Inventors: John COLUCCI, Marie-Claire WILSON, Yongxin HAN, Claude DUFRESNE, Michel BELLEY, Cheuk K. LAU, Christopher BAYLY
  • Patent number: 8168815
    Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel class of compounds represented by the formula below, which are inhibitors of the PTP-1B enzyme. The invention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions which include the compounds shown (Formula I) above and methods of treating or preventing PTP-1B mediated diseases, including diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Kaneq Pharma Inc.
    Inventors: John Colucci, Marie-Claire Wilson, Yongxin Han, Claude Dufresne, Michel Belley, Cheuk K. Lau, Christopher Bayly
  • Patent number: 8013159
    Abstract: The invention is directed to quinoline derivatives as prostaglandin E type receptor antagonists useful for the treatment of EP4 mediated diseases or conditions, such as acute and chronic pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and cancer. The derivatives have the following structure of formula (I): wherein A and B represents either a nitrogen atom or a CH group with the proviso that they cannot both simultaneously be CH, Q can represent a nitrogen or a carbon atom, and Y and Z are either a nitrogen atom, a N(O) group or a C(R5) group. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the derivatives of formula (I) are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Merck Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Michel Belley, Jason Burch, John Colucci, Julie Farand, Mario Girard, Yongxin Han
  • Publication number: 20100298347
    Abstract: Substituted 2-naphthoic acids of structural formula are effective as antagonists of the biological activity of GPR105 protein. They are useful for the treatment, control or prevention of disorders responsive to antagonism of this receptor, such as diabetes, particularly, Type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, lipid disorders, obesity, atherosclerosis, and conditions associated with the Metabolic Syndrome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: MERCK FROSST CANADA LTD
    Inventors: Michel Belley, Denis Deschenes, Rejean Fortin, Jean-Francois Fournier, Sebastien Gagne, Yves Gareau, Jacques Yves Gauthier, Lianhai Li, Joel Robichaud, Michel Therien, Geoffrey K. Tranmer, Zhaoyin Wang
  • Publication number: 20100179173
    Abstract: Fused pyrimidine compounds of structural formula (I) are effective as antagonists of the biological activity of the GPR105 protein. They are useful for the treatment, control or prevention of disorders responsive to antagonism of this receptor, such as diabetes, particularly, Type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, lipid disorders, obesity, atherosclerosis, and Metabolic Syndrome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventors: Daniel Guay, Christian Beaulieu, Michel Belley, Sheldon N. Crane, Jeancarlo De Luca, Rejean Fortin, Yves Gareau, Lianhai Li, Michel Therien, Geoffrey K. Tranmer, Vouy Linh Truong, Zhaoyin Wang
  • Publication number: 20100022477
    Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel class of compounds represented by the formula below, which are inhibitors of the PTP-1B enzyme. The invention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions which include the compounds shown (Formula I) above and methods of treating or preventing PTP-1B mediated diseases, including diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: John Colucci, Marie-Claire Wilson, Yongxin Han, Claude Dufresne, Michel Belley, Cheuk K. Lau, Christopher Bayly
  • Publication number: 20090099226
    Abstract: The invention is directed to quinoline derivatives as prostaglandin E type receptor antagonists useful for the treatment of EP4 mediated diseases or conditions, such as acute and chronic pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and cancer. The derivatives have the following structure of formula (I): wherein A and B represents either a nitrogen atom or a CH group with the proviso that they cannot both simultaneously be CH, Q can represent a nitrogen or a carbon atom, and Y and Z are either a nitrogen atom, a N(O) group or a C(R5) group. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the derivatives of formula (I) are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventors: Michel Belley, Jason Burch, John Colucci, Julie Farand, Mario Girard, Yongxin Han
  • Publication number: 20010031766
    Abstract: Compounds and methods for treating prostaglandin mediated diseases, and certain pharmaceutical compositions thereof are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2001
    Publication date: October 18, 2001
    Applicant: Merck Frosst Canada & Co.
    Inventors: Michel Belley, Nicholas Lachance, Marc Labelle, Michel Gallant, Nathalie Chauret, Laird A. Trimble
  • Patent number: 6242493
    Abstract: Compounds of formula I: as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates and esters thereof, are disclosed. The compounds are useful for treating or preventing prostaglandin mediated diseases. Pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods of treatment are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: Merck Frosst Canada & Co.
    Inventors: Yves Gareau, Marc LaBelle, Helene Juteau, Michel Gallant, Nicolas LaChance, Michel Belley
  • Patent number: 6211197
    Abstract: Compounds and methods for treating prostaglandin mediated diseases, and certain pharmaceutical compositions thereof are disclosed. The compounds are represented by formula II: Ar1—W—Ar2—X—Q  II The compounds of the invention are structurally different from NSAIDs and opiates, and are antagonists of the pain and inflammatory effects of E-type prostaglandins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Merck Frosst Canada & Co.
    Inventors: Michel Belley, Marc Labelle, Nicholas Lachance, Michel Gallant, Nathalie Chauret, Laird A. Trimble, Chun Li
  • Patent number: 6169188
    Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel compound of Formula I useful in the treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases. The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising compounds of Formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: Merck Frosst Canada & Co.
    Inventors: Michel Belley, Jacques Yves Gauthier, Erich Grimm, Yves LeBlanc, Chun-Sing Li, Michel Therien, Cameron Black, Petpiboon Prasit, Cheuk-Kun Lau, Patrick Roy
  • Patent number: 6020343
    Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel compound of Formula I useful in the treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases. ##STR1## The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising compounds of Formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Assignee: Merck Frosst Canada, Inc.
    Inventors: Michel Belley, Jacques Yves Gauthier, Erich Grimm, Yves LeBlanc, Chun-Sing Li, Michel Therien, Cameron Black, Petpiboon Prasit, Cheuk-Kun Lau, Patrick Roy
  • Patent number: 5981576
    Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel compound of Formula A that is useful in the treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases. ##STR1## The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising compounds of Formula A.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: Merck Frosst Canada, Inc.
    Inventors: Michel Belley, Jacques Yves Gauthier, Erich Grimm, Yves LeBlanc, Chun-Sing Li, Michel Therien, Cameron Black, Petpiboon Prasit, Cheuk-Kun Lau, Patrick Roy
  • Patent number: 5510368
    Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel compound of Formula I as well as a method of treating inflammation and, in particular, cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising administration to a patient in need of such treatment of a non-toxic therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula I. ##STR1## The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of inflammation and, in particular, cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising compounds of Formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1996
    Assignee: Merck Frosst Canada, Inc.
    Inventors: Cheuk K. Lau, Cameron Black, Michel Belley
  • Patent number: 5438141
    Abstract: Compounds having the formula I: ##STR1## are antagonists of the actions of leukotrienes. These compounds are useful as anti-asthmatic, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, and cytoprotective agents. They are also useful in treating angina, cerebral spasm, glomerular nephritis, hepatitis, endotoxemia, uveitis, and allograft rejection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1995
    Assignee: Merck Frosst Canada, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc LaBell, Yves LeBlanc, Michel Belley, Erich L. Grimm, Daniel Guay, Yi B. Xiang