Patents by Inventor Nigel L. LIVERTON

Nigel L. LIVERTON 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).

  • Hydroxy-substituted orexin receptor antagonists
    Patent number: 9725434
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to hydroxy compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these pharmaceutical compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Nigel L. Liverton, Jason W. Skudlarek
  • HYDROXY-SUBSTITUTED OREXIN RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS
    Publication number: 20160068510
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to hydroxy compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these pharmaceutical compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Scott D. KUDUK, Nigel L. LIVERTON, Jason W. SKUDLAREK