Patents by Inventor Michele A. Promo

Michele A. Promo 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: 7700658
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted aryl and heteroaryl (R)-Chiral Halogenated 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Novel high yield, stereoselective processes for the preparation of the chiral substituted alkanol compounds from chiral and achiral intermediates are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorsky, Richard C. Durley, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Mark A. Massa, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Brian S. Hickory, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Deborah A. Mischke, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Patent number: 7629363
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3/R4, and R5 are defined herein. These compounds are useful for treating diseases and conditions caused or exacerbated by unregulated p38 MAP Kinase and/or TNF activity. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, methods of preparing the compounds and methods of treatment using the compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc
    Inventors: Balekudru Devadas, John Walker, Shaun R. Selness, Terri L. Boehm, Richard C. Durley, Rajesh Devraj, Brian S. Hickory, Paul V. Rucker, Kevin D. Jerome, Heather M. Madsen, Edgardo Alvira, Michele A. Promo, Radhika M. Blevis-Bal, Laura D. Marruto, Jeff Hitchcock, Thomas Owen, Win Naing, Li Xing, Huey S. Shieh, Aruna Sambandam, Shuang Liu, Ian L. Scott, Kevin F. McGee
  • Publication number: 20090270350
    Abstract: This invention is directed generally to substituted pyridinone and pyrimidinone compounds that generally inhibit p38 kinase, TNF, and/or cyclooxyge?ase activity. Such substituted pyridinone and pyrimidinone compounds include compounds generally corresponding in structure to the following formula: wherein Z, n, R1, R2a, R2b, R2c, R2d, R2e, R3a, R3b, R3c, R3d, R4, R5, R6, R7a, R7b, R7c, R7d and R7e are as defined in this specification. This invention also is directed to compositions of such substituted pyridinones and pyrimidinones (particularly pharmaceutical compositions), and methods for treating disorders (typically pathological disorders) associated with p38 kinase activity, TNF activity, and/or cyclooxygenase-2 activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: Balekudru Devadas, Susan J. Hartmann, Richard F. Heier, Kevin D. Jerome, Steve A. Kolodziej, John Mathias, Monica B. Norton, Michele A. Promo, Paul V. Rucker, Shaun Selness
  • Publication number: 20090156685
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted aryl and heteroaryl (R)-Chiral Halogenated 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Novel high yield, stereoselective processes for the preparation of the chiral substituted alkanol compounds from chiral and achiral intermediates are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Mark A. Massa, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Brian S. Hickory, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Deborah A. Mischke, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Patent number: 7253211
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted aryl and heteroaryl (R)-Chiral Halogenated 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Novel high yield, stereoselective processes for the preparation of the chiral substituted alkanol compounds from chiral and achiral intermediates are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Mark A. Massa, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Brian S. Hickory, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Deborah A. Mischke, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Publication number: 20070088033
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are defined herein. These compounds are useful for treating diseases and conditions caused or exacerbated by unregulated p38 MAP Kinase and/or TNF activity. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, methods of preparing the compounds and methods of treatment using the compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Inventors: Balekudru Devadas, John Walker, Shaun Selness, Terri Boehm, Richard Durley, Rajesh Devraj, Brian Hickory, Paul Rucker, Kevin Jerome, Heather Madsen, Edgardo Alvira, Michele Promo, Radhika Blevis-Bal, Laura Marruto, Jeff Hitchcock, Thomas Owen, Win Naing, Li Xing, Huey Shieh, Aruna Sambandam, Shuang Liu, Ian Scott, Kevin McGee
  • Patent number: 7122536
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted aryl and heteroaryl (R)-Chiral Halogenated 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Novel high yield, stereoselective processes for the preparation of the chiral substituted alkanol compounds from chiral and achiral intermediates are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Mark A. Massa, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Brian S. Hickory, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Deborah A. Mischke, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Publication number: 20060229304
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted aryl and heteroaryl (R)-Chiral Halogenated 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Novel high yield, stereoselective processes for the preparation of the chiral substituted alkanol compounds from chiral and achiral intermediates are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2006
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: James Sikorski, Richard Durley, Margaret Grapperhaus, Mark Massa, Emily Reinhard, Yvette Fobian, Michael Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Brian Hickory, Monica Norton, William Vernier, Deborah Mischke, Michele Promo, Ashton Hamme, Dale Spangler, Melvin Rueppel
  • Publication number: 20060211694
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are defined herein. These compounds are useful for treating diseases and conditions caused or exacerbated by unregulated p38 MAP Kinase and/or TNF activity. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, methods of preparing the compounds and methods of treatment using the compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2005
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Applicant: Pharmacia Corporation, Global Patent Department
    Inventors: Balekudru Devadas, John Walker, Shaun Selness, Terri Boehm, Richard Durley, Rajesh Devraj, Brian Hickory, Paul Rucker, Kevin Jerome, Heather Madsen, Edgardo Alvira, Michele Promo, Radhika Blevis-Bal, Laura Marruto, Jeff Hitchcock, Thomas Owen, Win Naing, Li Xing, Huey Shieh, Aruna Sambandam, Shuang Liu, Ian Scott, Kevin McGee
  • Patent number: 7067540
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are defined herein. These compounds are useful for treating diseases and conditions caused or exacerbated by unregulated p38 MAP Kinase and/or TNF activity. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, methods of preparing the compounds and methods of treatment using the compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: Balekudru Devadas, John Walker, Shaun R. Selness, Terri L. Boehm, Richard C. Durley, Rajesh Devraj, Brian S. Hickory, Paul V. Rucker, Kevin D. Jerome, Heather M. Madsen, Edgardo Alvira, Michele A. Promo, Radhika M. Blevis-Bal, Laura D. Marruto, Jeff Hitchcock, Thomas Owen, Win Naing, Li Xing, Huey S. Shieh, Aruna Sambandam, Shuang Liu, Ian L. Scott, Kevin F. McGee
  • Publication number: 20050176775
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are defined herein. These compounds are useful for treating diseases and conditions caused or exacerbated by unregulated p38 MAP Kinase and/or TNF activity. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, methods of preparing the compounds and methods of treatment using the compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2004
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: Balekudru Devadas, John Walker, Shaun Selness, Terri Boehm, Richard Durley, Rajesh Devraj, Brian Hickory, Paul Rucker, Kevin Jerome, Heather Madsen, Edgardo Alvira, Michele Promo, Radhika Blevis-Bal, Laura Marrufo, Jeff Hitchcock, Thomas Owen, Win Naing, Li Xing, Huey Shieh, Aruna Sambandam, Shuang Liu, Ian Scott, Kevin McGee
  • Publication number: 20050043294
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted aryl and heteroaryl (R)-Chiral Halogenated 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Novel high yield, stereoselective processes for the preparation of the chiral substituted alkanol compounds from chiral and achiral intermediates are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventors: James Sikorski, Richard Durley, Margaret Grapperhaus, Mark Massa, Emily Reinhard, Yvette Fobian, Michael Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Brian Hickory, Monica Norton, William Vernier, Deborah Mischke, Michele Promo, Ashton Hamme, Dale Spangler, Melvin Rueppel
  • Patent number: 6803388
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted aryl and heteroaryl (R)-Chiral Halogenated 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Novel high yield, stereoselective processes for the preparation of the chiral substituted alkanol compounds from chiral and achiral intermediates are described. Preferred (R)-Chiral 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds are substituted (R)-Chiral N,N-bis-phenyl aminoalcohols. A preferred specific (R)-Chiral N,N-bis phenyl aminoclcohol is the compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Pfizer, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Mark A. Massa, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Brian S. Hickory, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Deborah A. Mischke, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Patent number: 6765023
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Preferred tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds are substituted N,N-disubstituted reverse aminoalcohols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Pfizer, Inc.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Patent number: 6723753
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Preferred tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds are substituted N-benzyl-N-phenyl aminoalcohols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Patent number: 6723752
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted aryl and heteroaryl (R)-Chiral Halogenated 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1 )-Alkanol compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Novel high yield, stereoselective processes for the preparation of the chiral substituted alkanol compounds from chiral and achiral intermediates are described. Preferred (R)-Chiral 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds are substituted (R)-Chiral N-benzyl-N-phenyl aminoalcohols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Mark A. Massa, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Brian S. Hickory, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Deborah A. Mischke, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Publication number: 20040058964
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds Formula I 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Balekudru Devadas, John Walker, Shaun R. Selness, Terri L. Boehm, Richard C. Durley, Rajesh Devraj, Brian S. Hickory, Paul V. Rucker, Kevin D. Jerome, Heather M. Madsen, Edgardo Alvira, Michele A. Promo, Radhika M. Blevis-Bal, Laura D. Marruto, Jeff Hitchcock, Thomas Owen, Win Naing, Li Xing, Huey S. Shieh, Aruna Sambandam, Shuang Liu, Ian L. Scott, Kevin F. McGee
  • Patent number: 6710089
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Preferred tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds are substituted N-fused-phenyl-N-benzyl aminoalcohols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Publication number: 20040044048
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted aryl and heteroaryl (R)-Chiral Halogenated 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Novel high yield, stereoselective processes for the preparation of the chiral substituted alkanol compounds from chiral and achiral intermediates are described. Preferred (R)-Chiral 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds are substituted (R)-Chiral fused heterocyclic amino compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Mark A. Massa, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Brian S. Hickory, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Deborah A. Mischke, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Patent number: 6699898
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Preferred tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds are substituted N,N-disubstituted non-fused heterocyclo amines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Pharmacia COrporation Global Patent Department
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel