Patents by Inventor Min K. Park

Min K. Park 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: 10442819
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to tricyclic compounds of formula (I) which are inhibitors of one or more mutant IDH enzymes: (I). The present invention is also directed to uses of the tricyclic compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of cancers in which one or more mutant IDH enzymes are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such cancers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Christian Fischer, Stephane L. Bogen, Matthew L. Childers, Francesc Xavier Fradera Llinas, J. Michael Ellis, Sara Esposite, Qingmei Hong, Chunhui Huang, Alexander J. Kim, John W. Lampe, Michelle R. Machacek, Daniel R. McMasters, Ryan D. Otte, Dann L. Parker, Jr., Michael Reutershan, Nunzio Sciammetta, Pengcheng P. Shao, David L. Sloman, Feroze Ujjainwalla, Catherine White, Zhicai Wu, Yang Yu, Kake Zhao, Craig Gibeau, Tesfaye Biftu, Purakkattle Biju, Lei Chen, Joshua Close, Peter H. Fuller, Xianhai Huang, Min K. Park, Valdimir Simov, David J. Witter, Hongjun Zhang
  • Patent number: 10399972
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to tricyclic compounds of formula (I), (Ia) or (Ib) which are inhibitors of one or more mutant IDH enzymes. The present invention is also directed to uses of these tricyclic compounds in the potential treatment or prevention of cancers in which one or more mutant IDH enzymes are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such cancers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: David J. Witter, Tesfaye Biftu, Purakkattle Biju, Stephane L. Bogen, Qingmei Hong, Chunhui Huang, Xianhai Huang, Bing Li, Min K. Park, David L. Sloman
  • Publication number: 20180305352
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to tricyclic compounds of formula (I), (Ia) or (Ib) which are inhibitors of one or more mutant IDH enzymes. The present invention is also directed to uses of these tricyclic compounds in the potential treatment or prevention of cancers in which one or more mutant IDH enzymes are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: David J. Witter, Tesfaye Biftu, Purakkattle Biju, Stephane L. Bogen, Qingmei Hong, Chunhui Huang, Xianhai Huang, Bing Li, Min K. Park, David L. Sloman
  • Patent number: 9844553
    Abstract: This invention relates to pyrazolopyridyl compounds of the structural formula: or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein the variable are defined herein. The inventive compounds selectively inhibit aldosterone synthase. This invention also provides for pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I or their salts as well as potentially to methods for the treatment, amelioration or prevention of conditions that could be treated by inhibiting aldosterone synthase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: D. Jonathan Bennett, Jaiqiang Cai, Emma Carswell, Andrew Cooke, Scott B. Hoyt, Clare London, John MacLean, Min K. Park, Paul Ratcliffe, Yusheng Xiong, Swapan Kumar Samanta, Bheemashankar A. Kulkarni
  • Publication number: 20170020879
    Abstract: This invention relates to pyrazolopyridyl compounds of the structural formula: or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein the variable are defined herein. The inventive compounds selectively inhibit aldosterone synthase. This invention also provides for pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I or their salts as well as potentially to methods for the treatment, amelioration or prevention of conditions that could be treated by inhibiting aldosterone synthase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: D. Jonathan Bennett, Jaiqiang Cai, Emma Carswell, Andrew Cooke, Scott B. Hoyt, Clare London, John MacLean, Min K. Park, Paul Ratcliffe, Yusheng Xiong, Swapan Kumar Samanta, Bheemashankar A. Kulkarni
  • Patent number: 9518055
    Abstract: This invention relates to imidazopyridyl compounds of the structural formula: or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein the variable are defined herein. The inventive compounds selectively inhibit aldosterone synthase. This invention also provides for pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I or their salts as well as potentially to methods for the treatment, amelioration or prevention of conditions that could be treated by inhibiting aldosterone synthase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme
    Inventors: Amjad Ali, D. Jonathan Bennett, Jaiqiang Cai, Emma Carswell, Andrew Cooke, Scott B. Hoyt, Michael Lo, Clare London, John MacLean, Min K. Park, Paul Ratcliffe, Jerry Andrew Taylor, Brent Whitehead, Yusheng Xiong
  • Patent number: 9382226
    Abstract: The invention involves compounds of structural Formula (I) and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds of the invention are effective at selectively inhibiting CYP11B2, and are therefore useful for the treatment or prophylaxis of disorders that are associated with elevated aldosterone levels, including, but not limited to, hypertension and heart failure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott B. Hoyt, Min K. Park, Clare London, Yusheng Xiong, D. Jonathan Bennett, Jiaqiang Cai, Paul Ratcliffe, Andrew Cooke, Emma Carswell, John MacLean, Rohit Saxena, Bheemashankar A. Kulkarni, Archana Gupta
  • Patent number: 9351973
    Abstract: This invention relates to pyrazolopyridyl compounds of the structural formula: or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein the variable are defined herein. The inventive compounds selectively inhibit aldosterone synthase. This invention also provides for pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I or their salts as well as potentially to methods for the treatment, amelioration or prevention of conditions that could be treated by inhibiting aldosterone synthase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: D. Jonathan Bennett, Jaiqiang Cai, Emma Carswell, Andrew Cooke, Scott B. Hoyt, Clare London, John MacLean, Min K. Park, Paul Ratcliffe, Yusheng Xiong, Swapan Kumar Samanta, Bheemashankar A. Kulkarni
  • Publication number: 20160031882
    Abstract: This invention relates to imidazopyridyl compounds of the structural formula: or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein the variable are defined herein. The inventive compounds selectively inhibit aldosterone synthase. This invention also provides for pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I or their salts as well as potentially to methods for the treatment, amelioration or prevention of conditions that could be treated by inhibiting aldosterone synthase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Amjad Ali, D. Jonathan Bennett, Jaiqiang Cai, Emma Carswell, Andrew Cooke, Scott B. Hoyt, Michael Lo, Clare London, John MacLean, Min K. Park, Paul Ratcliffe, Jerry Andrew Taylor, Brent Whitehead, Yusheng Xiong
  • Patent number: 9173873
    Abstract: This invention relates to imidazopyridyl compounds of the structural formula: I or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein the variable are defined herein. The inventive compounds selectively inhibit aldosterone synthase. This invention also provides for pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I or their salts as well as potentially to methods for the treatment, amelioration or prevention of conditions that could be treated by inhibiting aldosterone synthase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Amjad Ali, D. Jonathan Bennett, Jaiqiang Cai, Emma Carswell, Andrew Cooke, Scott B. Hoyt, Michael Lo, Clare London, John MacLean, Min K. Park, Paul Ratcliffe, Jerry Andrew Taylor, Brent Whitehead, Yusheng Xiong
  • Publication number: 20140288094
    Abstract: This invention relates to pyrazolopyridyl compounds of the structural formula: or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein the variable are defined herein. The inventive compounds selectively inhibit aldosterone synthase. This invention also provides for pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I or their salts as well as potentially to methods for the treatment, amelioration or prevention of conditions that could be treated by inhibiting aldosterone synthase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2012
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: D. Jonathan Bennett, Jaiqiang Cai, Emma Carswell, Andrew Cooke, Scott B. Hoyt, Clare London, John MacLean, Min K. Park, Paul Ratcliffe, Yusheng Xiong, Swapan Kumar Samanta, Bheemashankar A. Kulkarni
  • Publication number: 20140235667
    Abstract: This invention relates to imidazopyridyl compounds of the structural formula: I or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein the variable are defined herein. The inventive compounds selectively inhibit aldosterone synthase. This invention also provides for pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I or their salts as well as potentially to methods for the treatment, amelioration or prevention of conditions that could be treated by inhibiting aldosterone synthase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventors: Amjad Ali, D. Jonathan Bennett, Jaiqiang Cai, Emma Carswell, Andrew Cooke, Scott B. Hoyt, Michael Lo, Clare London, John MacLean, Min K. Park, Paul Ratcliffe, Jerry Andrew Taylor, Brent Whitehead, Yusheng Xiong
  • Publication number: 20130317057
    Abstract: The invention involves compounds of structural Formula (I) and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds of the invention are effective at selectively inhibiting CYP11B2, and are therefore useful for the treatment or prophylaxis of disorders that are associated with elevated aldosterone levels, including, but not limited to, hypertension and heart failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Scott B. Hoyt, Min K. Park, Clare London, Yusheng Xiong, D. Jonathan Bennett, Jaiqiang Cai, Paul Ratcliffe, Andrew Cooke, Emma Carswell, John MacLean, Rohit Saxena, Bheemashankar A. Kulkarni, Archana Gupta
  • Publication number: 20100087446
    Abstract: 2-Substituted indole derivatives represented by Formula I, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions comprise an effective amount of the instant compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods of treating conditions associated with, or caused by, calcium channel activity, including, for example, acute pain, chronic pain, visceral pain, inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain, urinary incontinence, itchiness, allergic dermatitis, epilepsy, diabetic neuropathy, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, anxiety, multiple sclerosis, bipolar disorder and stroke, comprise administering an effective amount of the present compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventors: Prasun K. Chakravarty, Joseph L. Duffy, Min K. Park, Sriram Tyagarajan, Bishan Zhou
  • Patent number: 7572822
    Abstract: Biaryl substituted triazole compounds represented by Formula I, II or III, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and a process for making such compounds and salts thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions comprise an effective amount of the instant compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods of treating conditions associated with, or caused by, sodium channel activity, including, for example, acute pain, chronic pain, visceral pain, inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain, epilepsy, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, anxiety, multiple sclerosis, and bipolar disorder, comprise administering an effective amount of the present compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Merck & Co. Inc.
    Inventors: Prasun K. Chakravarty, Louis L. Zuegner, III, legal representative, William H. Parsons, Brenda Palucki, Bishan Zhou, Min K. Park, Michael H. Fisher
  • Publication number: 20090074890
    Abstract: Substituted triazole compounds represented by Formula I, II or III, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions comprise an effective amount of the instant compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods of treating conditions associated with, or caused by, sodium channel activity, including, for example, acute pain, chronic pain, visceral pain, inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain, migraine, headache pain, migraine headache, epilepsy, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetic neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, manic depression and bipolar disorder, comprise administering an effective amount of the present compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Min K. Park, Prasun K. Chakravarty, Bishan Zhou, Edward Gonzalez, Hyun Ok, Brenda Palucki, William H. Parsons, Rosemary Sisco, Michael H. Fisher, Louis L. Zuegner, III
  • Patent number: 7459475
    Abstract: Substituted triazole compounds represented by Formula I, II or III, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions comprise an effective amount of the instant compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods of treating conditions associated with, or caused by, sodium channel activity, including, for example, acute pain, chronic pain, visceral pain, inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain, migraine, headache pain, migraine headache, epilepsy, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetic neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, manic depression and bipolar disorder, comprise administering an effective amount of the present compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Merck & Co. Inc.
    Inventors: Min K. Park, Prasun K. Chakravarty, Bishan Zhou, Edward Gonzalez, Hyun Ok, Brenda Palucki, William H. Parsons, Rosemary Sisco, Louis L. Zuegner, III, legal representative, Michael H. Fisher
  • Patent number: 7414057
    Abstract: Certain novel piperazine urea derivatives are agonists of the human melanocortin-4 receptor (MC-4R) and, in particular, are receptor-subtype selective agonists of MC-4R. They are useful for the treatment, control, or prevention of diseases and disorders responsive to the activation of MC-4R, such as obesity and diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Raman Kumar Bakshi, Ravi P. Nargund, Brenda L. Palucki, Min K. Park, Zhixiong Ye
  • Publication number: 20080171777
    Abstract: Biaryl substituted triazole compounds represented by Formula I, II or III, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and a process for making such compounds and salts thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions comprise an effective amount of the instant compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods of treating conditions associated with, or caused by, sodium channel activity, including, for example, acute pain, chronic pain, visceral pain, inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain, epilepsy, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, anxiety, multiple sclerosis, and bipolar disorder, comprise administering an effective amount of the present compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventors: Prasun K. Chakravarty, Michael H. Fisher, Louis L. Zuegner, William H. Parsons, Brenda Palucki, Bishan Zhou, Min K. Park
  • Patent number: 7326726
    Abstract: Biaryl substituted triazole compounds represented by Formula I, II or III, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and a process for making such compounds and salts thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions comprise an effective amount of the instant compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods of treating conditions associated with, or caused by, sodium channel activity, including, for example, acute pain, chronic pain, visceral pain, inflammatory pain, neuropathic pain, epilepsy, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, anxiety, multiple sclerosis, and bipolar disorder, comprise administering an effective amount of the present compounds, either alone, or in combination with one or more other therapeutically active compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Prasun K. Chakravarty, Louis L. Zuegner III, legal representative, Brenda Palucki, Min K. Park, William H. Parsons, Bishan Zhou, Michael H. Fisher, deceased