Patents by Inventor Pierre Ducray

Pierre Ducray 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: 20240270729
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I): which are useful for long-lasting treatment and control of pests, optionally fleas and ticks, in companion animals and livestock, and pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2022
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Pierre Ducray, Denise Rageot, Andreas Turberg
  • Publication number: 20220064159
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I): which are useful in the control of endoparasites, for example heartworms, in warm-blooded animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Chouaib Tahtaoui, Denise Rageot, Francois Pautrat, Pierre Ducray
  • Publication number: 20220064160
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I): which are useful in the control of endoparasites, for example heartworms, in warm-blooded animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Chouaib Tahtaoui, Denise Rageot, Francois Pautrat, Pierre Ducray
  • Patent number: 10370375
    Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula (I) wherein the variables have the meaning as indicated in the claims; in free form and in salt form; and optionally the enantiomers and geometrical isomers thereof. The compounds of formula (I) are useful as therapeutic agent for organ transplants, lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis. Type I diabetes and complications from diabetes, cancer, asthma, atopic dermatitis, autoimmune thyroid disorders, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel diseases, Crohn's disease, Alzheimer's disease, leukemia, osteoarthritis, control of pruritus, chronic respiratory disease or keratoconjunctivitis in mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Elanco Tiergesundheit AG
    Inventors: Noelle Gauvry, Chouaib Tahtaoui, Pascal Furet, Pierre Ducray
  • Publication number: 20180346465
    Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula (I) wherein the variables have the meaning as indicated in the claims; in free form and in salt form; and optionally the enantiomers and geometrical isomers thereof. The compounds of formula (I) are useful as therapeutic agent for organ transplants, lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis. Type I diabetes and complications from diabetes, cancer, asthma, atopic dermatitis, autoimmune thyroid disorders, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel diseases, Crohn's disease, Alzheimer's disease, leukemia, osteoarthritis, control of pruritus, chronic respiratory disease or keratoconjunctivitis in mammals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Noelle Gauvry, Chouaib Tahtaoui, Pascal Furet, Pierre Ducray
  • Patent number: 10059709
    Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula (I) wherein the variables have the meaning as indicated in the claims; in free form and in salt form; and optionally the enantiomers and geometrical isomers thereof. The compounds of formula (I) are useful as therapeutic agent for organ transplants, lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Type I diabetes and complications from diabetes, cancer, asthma, atopic dermatitis, autoimmune thyroid disorders, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel diseases, Crohn's disease, Alzheimer's disease, leukemia, osteoarthritis, control of pruritus, chronic respiratory disease or keratoconjunctivitis in mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Elanco Tiergesundheit AG
    Inventors: Noelle Gauvry, Chouaib Tahtaoui, Pascal Furet, Pierre Ducray
  • Publication number: 20170050965
    Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula (I) wherein the variables have the meaning as indicated in the claims; in free form and in salt form; and optionally the enantiomers and geometrical isomers thereof. The compounds of formula (I) are useful as therapeutic agent for organ transplants, lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Type I diabetes and complications from diabetes, cancer, asthma, atopic dermatitis, autoimmune thyroid disorders, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel diseases, Crohn's disease, Alzheimer's disease, leukemia, osteoarthritis, control of pruritus, chronic respiratory disease or keratoconjunctivitis in mammals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Noelle Gauvry, Chouaib Tahtaoui, Pascal Furet, Pierre Ducray
  • Patent number: 8940782
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a non-therapeutical process for deterring vermin, which is based on the usage of the largely known beta amino-alcohol derivatives of formula (I) as described herein. Further, the present invention is directed to corresponding vermin-deterring compositions which contain these substances as the active ingredient, compounds of the formula (I) for the preparation of vermin-deterring compositions, and the use of compounds of formula (I) in the defense against vermin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Pierre Ducray, Tania Cavaliero, Maike Renner, Jacques Bouvier
  • Patent number: 8338490
    Abstract: The invention describes essentially a non-therapeutical process for deterring vermin, which is based on the usage of the largely known beta amino-alcohol derivatives of formula (I), as defined herein before. Furthermore, it describes the corresponding vermin-deterring compositions which contain these substances as the active ingredient, compounds of the formula (I) for the preparation of vermin-deterring compositions, and the use of compounds of formula (I) in the defense against vermin. Thus, the invention describes how and in which form the compounds of the formula (I) or their acid addition salts are used to deter vermin from materials, places or warm-blooded animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Pierre Ducray, Tania Cavaliero, Maike Lohrmann, Jacques Bouvier
  • Patent number: 7964635
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) wherein X, Y and W have the significances given in claim 1 and optionally the enantiomers thereof. The active ingredients have advantageous pesticidal properties. They are especially suitable for controlling parasites in and on warm-blooded animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Noëlle Gauvry, Thomas Goebel, Pierre Ducray, François Pautrat, Ronald Kaminsky, Martin Jung
  • Patent number: 7705044
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula and optionally the enantiomers thereof. These compounds have advantageous pesticidal properties. They are especially suitable for controlling parasites in warm-blooded animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Pierre Ducray, Jacques Bouvier, Matthias Keller, Corina Bergamin
  • Patent number: 7705047
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula wherein either R signifies C1-C6-alkyl, halo-C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy-C2-C6-alkyl or halo-C1-C6-alkoxy-halo-C2-C6-alkyl; and X1 signifies a single bond, O, S, S(O) or S(O)2; or R signifies halogen and X1 signifies a single bond; X2 signifies CN, halogen, C1-C6-alkyl, halo-C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy, halo-C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-alkoxycarbonyl, C1-C6-alkylthio, C1-C6-alkylsulfinyl, C1-C6-alkylsulfonyl, C1-C6-alkylsulfonylamino, halo-C1-C6-alkylsulfonylamino, OH, NH2, COOH, CONH2, C1-C6-alkylaminocarbonyl or C1-C6-alkylcarboxamido, whereby if n is greater than 1, X2 may differ from each other; m signifies 1, 2, 3 or 4; and n is 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, and optionally the enantiomers thereof. The active ingredients have advantageous pesticidal properties. They are especially suitable for controlling parasites on warm-blooded animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Thomas Goebel, Noëlle Gauvry, Pierre Ducray
  • Patent number: 7700656
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of aminoacetonitrile compounds of formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R8, R9, A, m and n have the significances given in claim 1, in the control of endoparasites, especially helminths, in warm-blooded productie livestock and domestic animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Pierre Ducray, Jacques Bouvier
  • Patent number: 7678383
    Abstract: The invention relates to aminoacetonitrile compounds of the formula wherein m is 1, 2 or 3; R1 is C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy, C1-C4-haloalkyl, C1-C4-haloalkoxy or halogen, whereby the substituents may respectively be identical or different, if m is greater than 1; and R2 is C1-C4-haloalkyl; and optionally enantiomers thereof; and the use of aminoacetonitrile compounds of formula I in the control of endoparasites, especially helminths, in warm-blooded productive livestock and domestic animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventor: Pierre Ducray
  • Publication number: 20100063090
    Abstract: The invention describes essentially a non-therapeutical process for deterring vermin, which is based on the usage of the largely known beta amino-alcohol derivatives of formula (I), as defined herein before. Furthermore, it describes the corresponding vermin-deterring compositions which contain these substances as the active ingredient, compounds of the formula (I) for the preparation of vermin-deterring compositions, and the use of compounds of formula (I) in the defense against vermin. Thus, the invention describes how and in which form the compounds of the formula (I) or their acid addition salts are used to deter vermin from materials, places or warm-blooded animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Pierre Ducray, Tania Cavaliero, Maike Lohrmann, Jacques Bouvier
  • Patent number: 7642379
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) wherein Ar, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, W, a, b, m, n, o and p are as defined in claim 1, and to any enantiomers thereof. The active ingredients have advantageous pesticidal properties. They are particularly suitable for controlling parasites in warm-blooded animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Noëlle Gauvry, Pierre Ducray, Thomas Goebel, Ronald Kaminsky
  • Publication number: 20090176868
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) wherein X, Y and W have the significances given in claim 1 and optionally the enantiomers thereof. The active ingredients have advantageous pesticidal properties. They are especially suitable for controlling parasites in and on warm-blooded animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2009
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Noelle Gauvry, Thomas Goebel, Pierre Ducray, Francois Pautrat, Ronald Kaminsky, Martin Jung
  • Patent number: 7521476
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R8?, R9, W, a, b and n have the significances given in claim 1, and optionally the enantiomers thereof. The active ingredients have advantageous pesticidal properties. They are especially suitable for controlling parasites on warm-blooded animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Pierre Ducray, Thomas Goebel
  • Patent number: 7494956
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) wherein X, Y and W have the significances given in claim 1 and optionally the enantiomers thereof. The active ingredients have advantageous pesticidal properties. They are especially suitable for controlling parasites in and on warm-blooded animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Noëlle Gauvry, Thomas Goebel, Pierre Ducray, François Pautrat, Ronald Kaminsky, Martin Jung
  • Patent number: 7485751
    Abstract: The invention is directed at a new process for the preparation of pure enantiomers from the racemate of amidoacetonitrile compounds of formula wherein R1, R2 and R3, independently of each other, signify hydrogen, halogen, nitro, cyano, C1-C6-alkyl, halogen-C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy, halogen-C1-C6-alkoxy, C2-C6-alkenyl, halogen-C2-C6-alkenyl, C2-C6-alkinyl, halogen-C2-C6-alkinyl, C2-C6-alkenyloxy, halogen-C2-C6-alkenyloxy, C1-C6-alkylthio, halogen-C1-C6-alkylthio, C1-C6-alkylsulfonyloxy, halogen-C1-C6-alkylsulfonyloxy, C1-C6-alkylsulfinyl, halogen-C1-C6-alkylsulfinyl, C1-C6-alkylsulfonyl, halogen-C1-C6-alkylsulfonyl, C1-C6-alkenylthio, halogen-C1-C6-alkenylthio, C1-C6-alkenylsulfinyl, halogen-C1-C6-alkenylsulfinyl, C1-C6-alkenylsulfonyl, halogen-C1-C6-alkenylsulfonyl, C1-C6-alkylamino, di-(C1-C6-alkyl)amino, C1-C6-alkylaminocarbonyl, di-(C1-C6-alkyl)aminocarbonyl, C1-C6-alkylsulfonylamino, halogen-C1-C6-alkylsulfonylamino, C1-C6-alkylcarbonyl, halogen-C1-C6-alkylcarbonyl, C1-C6-alkoxycarbonyl, unsubstitut
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Novartis Animal Health US, Inc.
    Inventors: Pierre Ducray, Noelle Gauvry, Thomas Goebel, Francois Pautrat