Patents by Inventor Nicholas D. Smith

Nicholas D. Smith 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).

  • Publication number: 20260124327
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds that target carbonic anhydrase 9 (CA IX) (such as compounds of structural formula (I) or (II) wherein values for variables are as described herein) and methods for the prevention and/or treatment of certain cancers, including solid tumors, using such compounds. Also disclosed herein are pharmaceutically acceptable salts of such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds or salts for use in such methods of preventing or treating cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2025
    Publication date: May 7, 2026
    Applicant: RayzeBio, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew R. Hudson, Nicholas D. Smith, Joe A. Tran, Yalda Bravo
  • Publication number: 20260109683
    Abstract: Described herein are amorphous and crystalline forms of the androgen receptor modulator 4-[7-(6-cyano-5-trifluoromethylpyridin-3-yl)-8-oxo-6-thioxo-5,7-diazaspiro[3.4]oct-5-yl]-2-fluoro-N-methylbenzamide. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions suitable for administration to a mammal that include the androgen receptor modulator, and methods of using the androgen receptor modulator, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating diseases or conditions that are associated with androgen receptor activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2025
    Publication date: April 23, 2026
    Inventors: Anna Dilhas, Mark R. Herbert, Ouathek Ouerfelli, Nicholas D. Smith
  • Patent number: 12545660
    Abstract: Described herein is the farnesoid X receptor agonist, 4-((4-(1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)pyridin-2-yl)((4-(4-methoxy-3-methylphenyl)bicyclo[2.2.2]octan-1-yl)methyl)carbamoyl)cyclohexyl 3-hydroxyazetidine-trans-1-carboxylate, including crystalline forms and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, and formulations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2026
    Assignee: ELI LILLY AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Nicholas D. Smith, Robert Mansfield
  • Patent number: 12491160
    Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical formulations of a farnesoid X receptor agonist, 4-((4-(1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)pyridin-2-yl)((4-(4-methoxy-3-methylphenyl)bicyclo[2.2.2]octan-1-yl)methyl)carbamoyl)cyclohexyl 3-hydroxyazetidine-trans-1-carboxylate, and methods of using such pharmaceutical formulations in the treatment of conditions, diseases, or disorders associated with farnesoid X receptor activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2025
    Assignee: ELI LILLY AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Nicholas D. Smith, Robert Mansfield
  • Publication number: 20250289821
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds that are farnesoid X receptor agonists, methods of making such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds in the treatment of conditions, diseases, or disorders associated with farnesoid X receptor activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2024
    Publication date: September 18, 2025
    Inventors: Nicholas D. SMITH, Steven P. GOVEK, Karensa L. DOUGLAS, Andiliy G. LAI
  • Publication number: 20250222146
    Abstract: Provided herein are peptides and conjugates (e.g., radiopharmaceutical conjugates) having avidity for a somatostatin receptor and uses thereof. The conjugate can comprise a 6-mer peptide, such as a monocyclic 6-mer peptide, a metal chelator, and optionally a linker connecting the peptide to the chelator. The radiopharmaceutical conjugate can further comprise a radionuclide bound to the metal chelator. Further provided herein are methods of preparing the conjugates, and methods of treating cancer by administering the described conjugates to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2024
    Publication date: July 10, 2025
    Applicant: RayzeBio, Inc.
    Inventors: Abhijit Bhat, Nicholas D. Smith, Nicole Bakas, Alain Noncovich, Andrew R. Hudson, Joe Anh Tran, Patrick Napier, Yalda Bravo
  • Publication number: 20250092011
    Abstract: Described herein are amorphous and crystalline forms of the androgen receptor modulator 4-[7-(6-cyano-5-trifluoromethylpyridin-3-yl)-8-oxo-6-thioxo-5,7-diazaspiro[3.4]oct-5-yl]-2-fluoro-N-methylbenzamide. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions suitable for administration to a mammal that include the androgen receptor modulator, and methods of using the androgen receptor modulator, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating diseases or conditions that are associated with androgen receptor activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Inventors: Anna Dilhas, Mark R. Herbert, Ouathek Ouerfelli, Nicholas D. Smith
  • Publication number: 20250064996
    Abstract: Provided herein are radiopharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof. The radiopharmaceutical compositions can comprise one or more stabilizing agents, an aqueous vehicle, and a conjugate that comprises a targeting ligand and a radionuclide bound to a metal chelator. The targeting ligand can be a small molecule compound or a peptide such as a monocyclic peptide. The targeting ligand can be configured to bind with a tumor target. The stabilizing agent can comprise a radiolysis stabilizer, a free metal chelator, and/or a pH stabilizer. Further provided herein are methods of preparing the radiopharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating cancer by administering the described radiopharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Daniel KIM, Gang CHEN, Ken SONG, Derek COLE, Eric BISCHOFF, Nicholas D. SMITH, Matthew MORAN, Junjie LIU, Deborah CHARYCH, Susan ARANGIO
  • Publication number: 20250057997
    Abstract: Provided herein are radiopharmaceutical conjugate compositions and uses thereof. In one aspect, provided herein are conjugates that comprises a targeting ligand that covalently binds to a mutated or an overexpressed protein, optionally a linker, and a metal chelator. The conjugate can be configured to bind with a mutated or overexpressed protein inside a cell. Further provided herein are methods of treating cancer by administering the described conjugates and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Nicholas D. SMITH, Joe Tran
  • Publication number: 20240368127
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds that are HSD17B13 inhibitors, methods of making such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds in the treatment of conditions, diseases, or disorders associated with HSD17B13 activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2022
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Johnny Y. Nagasawa, Iriny Botrous, Andiliy G. Lai, Andrew R. Hudson, Nicholas D. Smith, Steven P. Govek
  • Publication number: 20240342318
    Abstract: Provided herein are radiopharmaceutical conjugate compositions and uses thereof. In one aspect, provided herein are conjugates that comprises a targeting ligand that covalently binds to a mutated or an overexpressed protein, optionally a linker, and a metal chelator. The conjugate can be configured to bind with a mutated or overexpressed protein inside a cell. Further provided herein are methods of treating cancer by administering the described conjugates and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Nicholas D. SMITH, Joe TRAN
  • Publication number: 20240252694
    Abstract: Provided herein are radiopharmaceutical compositions, conjugates and uses thereof. In one aspect, provided herein are covalently modified KRAS proteins comprising a radiolabeled compound or conjugate. In some embodiments, the radiolabeled compound described herein comprises a covalently bound radioisotope. In some embodiments, the radiolabeled conjugate comprises a targeting ligand and a metal chelator configured to bind a radionuclide. The radiolabeled compound or conjugate described herein can form a covalent bond with a cysteine residue (such as G12C) in the mutated KRAS protein. Further provided herein are methods of treating and diagnosing cancer by administering the described radiolabeled compounds, conjugates, and compositions to a subject, thereby forming the covalently modified KRAS G12C protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventors: Nicholas D. SMITH, Andrew HUDSON
  • Patent number: 12018008
    Abstract: Described herein are amorphous and crystalline forms of the androgen receptor modulator 4-[7-(6-cyano-5-trifluoromethylpyridin-3-yl)-8-oxo-6-thioxo-5,7-diazaspiro[3.4]oct-5-yl]-2-fluoro-N-methylbenzamide. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions suitable for administration to a mammal that include the androgen receptor modulator, and methods of using the androgen receptor modulator, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating diseases or conditions that are associated with androgen receptor activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Aragon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Anna Dilhas, Mark R. Herbert, Ouathek Ouerfelli, Nicholas D. Smith
  • Publication number: 20240083853
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds that are HSD17B13 inhibitors, methods of making such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds in the treatment of conditions, diseases, or disorders associated with HSD17B13 activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Steven P. Govek, Andiliy G. Lai, Andrew R. Hudson, Nicholas D. Smith, Karensa L. Fasanya
  • Publication number: 20240083861
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds that are HSD17B13 inhibitors, methods of making such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds in the treatment of conditions, diseases, or disorders associated with HSD17B13 activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Andrew R. Hudson, Steven P. Govek, Johnny Y. Nagasawa, Iriny Botrous, Nicholas D. Smith, Karensa L. Fasanya
  • Publication number: 20240034736
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds that are HSD17B13 inhibitors, methods of making such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds in the treatment of conditions, diseases, or disorders associated with HSD17B13 activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Andrew R. Hudson, Steven P. Govek, Johnny Y. Nagasawa, Iriny Botrous, Nicholas D. Smith, Karensa L. Fasanya
  • Publication number: 20230382913
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds that are farnesoid X receptor agonists, methods of making such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds in the treatment of conditions, diseases, or disorders associated with farnesoid X receptor activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Nicholas D. SMITH, Steven P. GOVEK, Karensa L. DOUGLAS, Andiliy G. LAI
  • Patent number: 11773094
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds that are farnesoid X receptor agonists, methods of making such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds in the treatment of conditions, diseases, or disorders associated with farnesoid X receptor activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: ORGANOVO, INC.
    Inventors: Nicholas D. Smith, Steven P. Govek, Karensa L. Douglas, Andiliy G. Lai
  • Publication number: 20230147756
    Abstract: Described herein is the farnesoid X receptor agonist, 4-((4-(1-(tert-butyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)pyridin-2-yl)((4-(4-methoxy-3-methylphenyl)bicyclo[2.2.2]octan-1-yl)methyl)carbamoyl)cyclohexyl 3-hydroxyazetidine-trans-1-carboxylate, including crystalline forms and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, and formulations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Nicholas D. SMITH, Robert MANSFIELD
  • Publication number: 20230131804
    Abstract: Described herein is the use of farnesoid X receptor (FXR) agonists, alone or in combination with additional therapies, in the treatment or prevention of diseases, conditions, or disorders that would benefit from therapy with a FXR agonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Kenneth SONG, Hubert CHEN, Brandee WAGNER, Nicholas D. SMITH