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).
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Patent number: 10442819Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 1, 2015Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 10399972Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 25, 2016Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20180305352Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2016Publication date: October 25, 2018Applicant: 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
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Patent number: 9844553Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 27, 2016Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20170020879Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: 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
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Patent number: 9518055Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 16, 2015Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Merck Sharp & DohmeInventors: 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
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Patent number: 9382226Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 20, 2011Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 9351973Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 17, 2012Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20160031882Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: 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
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Patent number: 9173873Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 17, 2012Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20140288094Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2012Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20140235667Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2012Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20130317057Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2011Publication date: November 28, 2013Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20100087446Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2008Publication date: April 8, 2010Inventors: Prasun K. Chakravarty, Joseph L. Duffy, Min K. Park, Sriram Tyagarajan, Bishan Zhou
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Patent number: 7572822Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 30, 2008Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20090074890Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2004Publication date: March 19, 2009Inventors: 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
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Patent number: 7459475Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 10, 2004Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 7414057Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 5, 2003Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.Inventors: Raman Kumar Bakshi, Ravi P. Nargund, Brenda L. Palucki, Min K. Park, Zhixiong Ye
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Publication number: 20080171777Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2008Publication date: July 17, 2008Inventors: Prasun K. Chakravarty, Michael H. Fisher, Louis L. Zuegner, William H. Parsons, Brenda Palucki, Bishan Zhou, Min K. Park
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Patent number: 7326726Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 12, 2004Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: 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