Patents by Inventor Paul Watts

Paul Watts 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: 11939321
    Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (0): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide or tautomer thereof; wherein: n is 1 or 2; X is CH or N; Y is selected from CH and C—F; Z is selected from C—Rz and N; R1 is selected from: -(Alk1)t-Cyc1; wherein t is 0 or 1; Optionally substituted C1-6 acyclic hydrocarbon groups R2 is selected from hydrogen; halogen; and C1-3 hydrocarbon groups optionally substituted with one or more fluorine atoms; R3 is hydrogen or a group L1-R7; R4 is selected from hydrogen; methoxy; and optionally substituted C1-3 alkyl; and R4a is selected from hydrogen and a C1-3 alkyl group; wherein Rz, Alk1, Cyc1, L1 and R7 are defined herein; provided that the compound is other than 6-benzyl-3-{2-[(2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino]pyridin-4-yl}-7,8-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-5(6H)-one and 3-{2-[(2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino]pyridin-4-yl}-7,8-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-5(6H)-one and salts and tautomers thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Valerio Berdini, Ildiko Maria Buck, James Edward Harvey Day, Charlotte Mary Griffiths-Jones, Thomas Daniel Heightman, Steven Howard, Christopher William Murray, David Norton, Marc O'Reilly, Alison Jo-Anne Woolford, Michael Liam Cooke, David Cousin, Stuart Thomas Onions, Jonathan Martin Shannon, John Paul Watts
  • Publication number: 20240071206
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for monitoring objects. A sensor positioned on an object (e.g., a door) is configured to measure a strength of a magnetic field of a magnet positioned on an associated object (e.g., the door frame). The measurements of the strength of the magnetic field made by the sensor may change over time (e.g., may decrease) due to changes in the positioning or alignment of the sensor or magnet. The positioning or alignment of the sensor or magnet may change due to use of the object (e.g., use of the door). One or more thresholds used by the sensor to determine the status of an object (e.g., to determine whether the door is open or closed) may be adjusted based on changes to the measurements over time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Lewis Dearman, Paul De La Rosa, Darrell Fuquay, Jon Watt
  • Publication number: 20230408536
    Abstract: An automated analyser for high-throughput assay testing for the presence of a biological or biochemical substance includes a plurality of sample process stations to receive analysis vessels and perform one or more processing or analysis steps on samples retained in the analysis vessels and including at least an incubation station to receive a plurality of the analysis vessels, provide illumination to each sample of each analysis vessel in the incubation field, and maintain the plurality of analysis vessels at predetermined incubation temperatures. The analyser includes an analysis vessel transfer system to transfer analysis vessels between the process stations, an imaging system to image illuminated samples in the analysis vessels retained in the incubation field, and a resource controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Paul OSTERGAARD, Paul WATT
  • Publication number: 20230278989
    Abstract: The invention relates to processes for preparing isoindolin-1-one derivatives, and in particular processes for preparing (2S,3S)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-[(1R)-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-7-fluoro-5-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-1-(oxan-4-yl)propyl]-1-methoxy-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-2-yl]-2-methylpropanoic acid. The invention also relates to crystalline forms of the compound (2S,3S)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-[(1R)-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-7-fluoro-5-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-1-(oxan-4-yl)propyl]-1-methoxy-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-2-yl]-2-methylpropanoic acid and its salts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicants: ASTEX THERAPEUTICS LIMITED, CANCER RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Steven HOWARD, Benjamin David CONS, Jeffrey David ST. DENIS, Charlotte Mary GRIFFITHS-JONES, Steven Douglas HISCOCK, Rhian Sara HOLVEY, Alan Richard BURNS, David COUSIN, Hannah Louise DEXTER, Guillaume François PARRA, John Paul WATTS, Robert JEWELL, Jennifer Ann STOCKWELL, Kim Louise HIRST, Isabelle Anne LEMASSON, David John NASH, James Daniel OSBORNE, Jonas Calleja PRIEDE, Nicholas Paul RICHARDS, Aaron Michael DUMAS, Brian Christopher BISHOP, David PARRY-JONES, Jeremy Peter SCOTT, Meenakshi Sundaram SHANMUGHAM, Peter Richard MULLENS, David Charles LATHBURY, Darren James DIXON, Matthew James GAUNT
  • Publication number: 20230145050
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds of Formula (I): and to their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions, methods of use, and methods for their preparation. The compounds disclosed herein are useful for inhibiting the maturation of cytokines of the IL-1 family by inhibiting inflammasomes and may be used in the treatment of disorders in which inflammasome activity is implicated, such as inflammatory, autoinflammatory and autoimmune diseases and cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: David HARRISON, Alan Paul WATT, Mark G. BOCK
  • Publication number: 20230142405
    Abstract: A multistep continuous flow synthesis method for the manufacture of isonicotinyl-hydrazide (Isoniazid) comprising reacting 4-cyano pyridine with NaOH at a specified molar ratio and temperature range to produce the intermediate isonicotinamide, which intermediate is reacted with hydrazine hydrate, without isolation thereof, at a specified molar ratio and temperature range to produce isonicotinyl-hydrazide (Isoniazid) in a yield greater than about 90%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Paul WATTS, Ruvimbo MANGWIRO
  • Publication number: 20230019032
    Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (0): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide or tautomer thereof; wherein: n is 1 or 2; X is CH or N; Y is selected from CH and C—F; Z is selected from C—Rz and N; R1 is selected from: -(Alk1)t-Cyc1; wherein t is 0 or 1; Optionally substituted C1-6 acyclic hydrocarbon groups R2 is selected from hydrogen; halogen; and C1-3 hydrocarbon groups optionally substituted with one or more fluorine atoms; R3 is hydrogen or a group L1-R7; R4 is selected from hydrogen; methoxy; and optionally substituted C1-3 alkyl; and R4a is selected from hydrogen and a C1-3 alkyl group; wherein Rz, Alk1, Cyc1, L1 and R7 are defined herein; provided that the compound is other than 6-benzyl-3-{2-[(2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino]pyridin-4-yl}-7,8-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-5(6H)-one and 3-{2-[(2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino]pyridin-4-yl}-7,8-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-5(6H)-one and salts and tautomers thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Valerio BERDINI, Ildiko Maria BUCK, James Edward Harvey DAY, Charlotte Mary GRIFFITHS-JONES, Thomas Daniel HEIGHTMAN, Steven HOWARD, Christopher William MURRAY, David NORTON, Marc O'REILLY, Alison Jo-Anne WOOLFORD, Michael Liam COOKE, David COUSIN, Stuart Thomas ONIONS, Jonathan Martin SHANNON, John Paul WATTS
  • Patent number: 11518757
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds of Formula (I): and to their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions, methods of use, and methods for their preparation. The compounds disclosed herein are useful for inhibiting the maturation of cytokines of the IL-1 family by inhibiting inflammasomes and may be used in the treatment of disorders in which inflammasome activity is implicated, such as inflammatory, autoinflammatory and autoimmune diseases and cancers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: NodThera Limited
    Inventors: David Harrison, Alan Paul Watt, Mark G. Bock
  • Publication number: 20220330353
    Abstract: A system (1600) and method (960) for utilizing data from on-vehicle and off-vehicle sources to identify problematic devices and to execute automated mitigations is disclosed herein. The system (1620) comprises assigning authority engine (1105) for a vehicle (1000), a device (110) for the vehicle (1000), one or more databases (1615), and more or more cloud sources (1175). The assigning authority engine (1105) is configured to analyze the data based on a plurality of pre-defined patterns to identify a malfunctioning device and to transmit a mitigation strategy for the malfunctioning device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: Platform Science, Inc.
    Inventors: Rio Jeane Abella, Scott Kopchinsky, Don Son, Paul Watts, Kevin O'Neil, Neth Maison
  • Patent number: 11345669
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds of Formula (I): and to their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions, methods of use, and methods for their preparation. The compounds disclosed herein inhibit the maturation of cytokines of the IL-1 family by inhibiting inflammasomes and may be used in the treatment of disorders in which inflammasome activity is implicated, such as inter alia autoinflammatory and autoimmune diseases and cancers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: NodThera Limited
    Inventors: David Harrison, Alan Paul Watt, Nicolas Boutard, Charles-Henry Fabritius, Michal Galezowski, Piotr Kowalczyk, Oleksandr Levenets, Jakub Woyciechowski
  • Publication number: 20220144756
    Abstract: This invention provides for a flow synthesis process for producing Oseltamivir and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof from shikimic acid in particular but not exclusively to a flow synthesis process for producing Oseltamivir phosphate from shikimic acid in a nine-step flow synthesis that provides for superior reaction times and product yields compared to known methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Applicant: Nelson Mandela University
    Inventors: Cloudius Ray Sagandira, Paul Watts
  • Patent number: 11001575
    Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (0): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide or tautomer thereof; wherein: n is 1 or 2; X is CH or N; Y is selected from CH and C—F; Z is selected from C—Rz and N; R1 is selected from: -(Alk1)t-Cyc1; wherein t is 0 or 1; Optionally substituted C1-6 acyclic hydrocarbon groups R2 is selected from hydrogen; halogen; and C1-3 hydrocarbon groups optionally substituted with one or more fluorine atoms; R3 is hydrogen or a group L-R7; R4 is selected from hydrogen; methoxy; and optionally substituted C1-3 alkyl; and R4a is selected from hydrogen and a C1-3 alkyl group; wherein Rz, Alk1, Cyc1, L1 and R7 are defined herein; provided that the compound is other than 6-benzyl-3-{2-[(2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino]pyridin-4-yl}-7,8-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-5(6H)-one and 3-{2-[(2-methylpyrimidin-4-yl)amino]pyridin-4-yl}-7,8-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-5(6H)-one and salts and tautomers thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Valerio Berdini, Ildiko Maria Buck, James Edward Harvey Day, Charlotte Mary Griffiths-Jones, Thomas Daniel Heightman, Steven Howard, Christopher William Murray, David Norton, Marc O'Reilly, Alison Jo-Anne Woolford, Michael Liam Cooke, David Cousin, Stuart Thomas Onions, Jonathan Martin Shannon, John Paul Watts
  • Publication number: 20210101887
    Abstract: The invention relates to processes for preparing isoindolin-1-one derivatives, and in particular processes for preparing (2S,3S)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-[(1R)-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-7-fluoro-5-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-1-(oxan-4-yl)propyl]-1-methoxy-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-2-yl]-2-methylpropanoic acid. The invention also relates to crystalline forms of the compound (2S,3S)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-[(1R)-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-7-fluoro-5-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-1-(oxan-4-yl)propyl]-1-methoxy-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-2-yl]-2-methylpropanoic acid and its salts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicants: ASTEX THERAPEUTICS LIMITED, CANCER RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Steven HOWARD, Benjamin David CONS, Jeffrey David ST. DENIS, Charlotte Mary GRIFFITHS-JONES, Steven Douglas HISCOCK, Rhian Sara HOLVEY, Alan Richard BURNS, David COUSIN, Hannah Louise DEXTER, Guillaume François PARRA, John Paul WATTS, Robert JEWELL, Jennifer Ann STOCKWELL, Kim Louise HIRST, Isabelle Anne LEMASSON, David John NASH, James Daniel OSBORNE, Jonas Calleja PRIEDE, Nicholas Paul RICHARDS, Aaron Michael DUMAS, Brian Christopher BISHOP, David PARRY-JONES, Jeremy Peter SCOTT, Meenakshi Sundaram SHANMUGHAM, Peter Richard MULLENS, David Charles LATHBURY, Darren James DIXON, Matthew James GAUNT
  • Publication number: 20210087147
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds of Formula (I): and to their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions, methods of use, and methods for their preparation. The compounds disclosed herein are useful for inhibiting the maturation of cytokines of the IL-1 family by inhibiting inflammasomes and may be used in the treatment of disorders in which inflammasome activity is implicated, such as autoinflammatory and autoimmune diseases and cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Mark G. BOCK, David HARRISON, Alan Paul WATT, Roderick Alan PORTER, Nicolas Felix Pierre BOUTARD, Charles-Henry Robert Yves FABRITIUS, Grzegorz Witold TOPOLNICKI, Oleksandr LEVENETS
  • Publication number: 20210087238
    Abstract: Described herein are improved cell penetrating peptides and related compositions and methods for their enhanced functional delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Katrin Hoffmann, Paula Cunningham, Shane Stone, Suzy Juraja, Tatjana Heinrich, Nadia Milech, Mark Anastasas, Maria Kerfoot, Paul Watt
  • Publication number: 20210070708
    Abstract: The invention is directed to compounds of general formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. The compounds and compositions have valuable pharmaceutical properties. In particular, they may be used for the treatment of cancer. Novel intermediates and novel methods of preparation are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: BerGenBio ASA
    Inventors: Jason John Shiers, John Paul Watts, Stuart Thomas Onions, Mohammed Abdul Quddus, Joseph William Wrigglesworth, Colin Peter Sambrook-Smith, Alan Naylor, Derek Londesbrough
  • Publication number: 20210002261
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds of Formula (I): and to their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions, methods of use, and methods for their preparation. The compounds disclosed herein are useful for inhibiting the maturation of cytokines of the IL-1 family by inhibiting inflammasomes and may be used in the treatment of disorders in which inflammasome activity is implicated, such as inflammatory, autoinflammatory and autoimmune diseases and cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: David HARRISON, Alan Paul WATT, Mark G. BOCK
  • Patent number: 10815223
    Abstract: This invention provides for flow and batch synthesis processes for the production of Lamivudine and Emtricitabine, including flow and batch synthesis processes wherein at least of the synthesis steps are conducted in a solvent free environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
    Inventors: Devender Mandala, Paul Watts
  • Patent number: 10766861
    Abstract: The invention is directed to compounds of general formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. The compounds and compositions have valuable pharmaceutical properties. In particular, they may be used for the treatment of cancer. Novel intermediates and novel methods of preparation are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: BerGenBio ASA
    Inventors: Jason John Shiers, John Paul Watts, Stuart Thomas Onions, Mohammed Abdul Quddus, Joseph William Wrigglesworth, Colin Peter Sambrook-Smith, Alan Naylor, Derek Londesbrough
  • Patent number: 10689353
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for the manufacture of optically pure (S)-6-chloro-(cyclopropylethynyl)-1,4-dihydro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-3,1-benzoxazin-2-one. Specifically, this invention relates to a flow synthesis method for the manufacture of (S)-6-chloro-(cyclopropylethynyl)-1,4-dihydro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-3,1-benzoxazin-2-one.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: NELSON MANDELA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Paul Watts, Sravanthi Chada