Patents by Inventor Robert E. Zelle

Robert E. Zelle 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: 9315483
    Abstract: The present invention provides a convenient and efficient process for the synthesis of d2-benzo[d][1,3]dioxoles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew D. Jones, Robert E. Zelle, I. Robert Silverman
  • Publication number: 20140336387
    Abstract: The present invention provides a convenient and efficient process for the synthesis of d2-benzo[d][1,3]dioxoles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: CONCERT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew D. Jones, Robert E. Zelle, I. Robert Silverman
  • Patent number: 8822498
    Abstract: The present invention provides a convenient and efficient process for the synthesis of d2-benzo[d][1,3]dioxoles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew D. Jones, Robert E. Zelle, I. Robert Silverman
  • Publication number: 20120165319
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1? converting enzyme. The ICE inhibitors of this invention are characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against IL-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF-, and IFN-?-mediated diseases, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, degenerative diseases, and necrotic diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity, for treating interleukin-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF- and IFN-?-mediated diseases and decreasing IGIF and IFN-? production using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Mark James Batchelor, David Bebbington, Guy W. Bemis, Wolf Herman Fridman, Roger John Gillespie, Julian M.C. Golec, Yong Gu, David J. Lauffer, David J. Livingston, Saroop Singh Matharu, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Robert Murdoch, Philip Nyce, Andrea L.C. Robidoux, Michael Su, M. Woods Wannamaker, Keith P. Wilson, Robert E. Zelle
  • Patent number: 8119631
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1? converting enzyme. The ICE inhibitors of this invention are characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against IL-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF-, and IFN-?-mediated diseases, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, degenerative diseases, and necrotic diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity, for treating interleukin-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF- and IFN-?-mediated diseases and decreasing IGIF and IFN-? production using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark James Batchelor, David Bebbington, Guy W. Bemis, Wolf Herman Fridman, Roger John Gillespie, Julian M. C. Golec, Yong Gu, David J. Lauffer, David J. Livingston, Saroop Singh Matharu, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Robert Murdoch, Philip Nyce, Andrea L. C. Robidoux, Michael Su, M. Woods Wannamaker, Keith P. Wilson, Robert E. Zelle
  • Publication number: 20110178069
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1? converting enzyme. The ICE inhibitors of this invention are characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against IL-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF-, and IFN-?-mediated diseases, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, degenerative diseases, and necrotic diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity, for treating interleukin-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF- and IFN-?-mediated diseases and decreasing IGIF and IFN-? production using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Mark James Batchelor, David Bebbington, Guy W. Bemis, Wolf Herman Fridman, Roger John Gillespie, Julian M.C. Golec, Yong Gu, David J. Lauffer, David J. Livingston, Saroop Singh Matharu, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Robert Murdoch, Philip Nyce, Andrea L.C. Robidoux, Michael Su, M. Woods Wannamaker, Keith P. Wilson, Robert E. Zelle
  • Patent number: 7790713
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1? converting enzyme. The ICE inhibitors of this invention are characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against IL-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF-, and IFN-?-mediated diseases, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, degenerative diseases, and necrotic diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity, for treating interleukin-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF- and IFN-?-mediated diseases and decreasing IGIF and IFN-? production using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark James Batchelor, David Bebbington, Guy W. Bemis, Wolf Herman Fridman, Roger John Gillespie, Julian M. C. Golec, Yong Gu, David J. Lauffer, David J. Livingston, Saroop Singh Matharu, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Robert Murdoch, Philip Nyce, Andrea L. C. Robidoux, Michael Su, M. Woods Wannamaker, Keith P. Wilson, Robert E. Zelle
  • Publication number: 20090143432
    Abstract: The present invention provides a convenient and efficient process for the synthesis of d2-benzo[d][1,3]dioxoles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: CoNCERT Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew D. Jones, Robert E. Zelle, I. Robert Silverman
  • Publication number: 20030225269
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1&bgr; converting enzyme. The ICE inhibitors of this invention are characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against IL-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF-, and IFN-&ggr;-mediated diseases, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, degenerative diseases, and necrotic diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity, for treating interleukin-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF- and IFN-&ggr;-mediated diseases and decreasing IGIF and IFN-&ggr; production using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2002
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Mark James Batchelor, David Bebbington, Guy W. Bemis, Wolf Herman Fridman, Roger John Gillespie, Julian M.C. Golec, David J. Lauffer, David J. Livingston, Saroop Singh Matharu, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Robert Murdoch, Robert E. Zelle
  • Patent number: 6423840
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1&bgr; converting enzyme. The ICE inhibitors of this invention are characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against IL-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF-, and IFN-&ggr;-mediated diseases, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, degenerative diseases, and necrotic diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity, for treating interleukin-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF- and IFN-&ggr;-mediated diseases and decreasing IGIF and IFN-&ggr; production using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark James Batchelor, David Bebbington, Guy W. Bemis, Wolf Herman Fridman, Roger John Gillespie, Julian M. C. Golec, Yong Gu, David J. Lauffer, David J. Livingston, Saroop Singh Matharu, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Robert Murdoch, Philip Nyce, Andrea L. C. Robidoux, Michael Su, M. Woods Wannamaker, Keith P. Wilson, Robert E. Zelle
  • Patent number: 6284778
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and pharmaceutical compositions for stimulating the growth of neurites in nerve cells. The compositions comprise a neurotrophic amount of a compound and a neurotrophic factor, such as nerve growth factor (NGF). The methods comprise treating nerve cells with the above compositions or compositions comprising the compound without a neurotropic factor. The methods of this invention can be used to promote repair of neuronal damage caused by disease or physical trauma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert E. Zelle, Michael Su
  • Patent number: 6258948
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-IB converting enzyme. The ICE inhibitors of this invention are characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against IL-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF-, and IFN-&ggr;-mediated diseases, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, degenerative diseases, and necrotic diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity, for treating interleukin-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF- and IFN-&ggr;-mediated diseases and decreasing IGIF and IFN-&ggr; production using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark James Batchelor, David Bebbington, Guy W. Bemis, Wolf Herman Fridman, Roger John Gillespie, Julian M. C. Golec, Yong Gu, David J. Lauffer, David J. Livingston, Saroop Singh Matharu, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Robert Murdoch, Philip Nyce, Andrea L. C. Robidoux, Michael Su, M. Woods Wannamaker, Keith P. Wilson, Robert E. Zelle
  • Patent number: 6204261
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pyradazino[1,2-a][1,2]diazepine-1-carboxamide compounds of formula: which compounds are inhibitors of interleukin-1beta converting enzyme.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark James Batchelor, David Bebbington, Guy W. Bemis, Wolf Herman Fridman, Roger John Gillespie, Julian M. C. Golec, Yong Gu, David J. Lauffer, David J. Livingston, Saroop Singh Matharu, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Robert Murdoch, Philip Nyce, Andrea L. C. Robidoux, Michael Su, M. Woods Wannamaker, Keith P. Wilson, Robert E. Zelle
  • Patent number: 6172086
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and pharmaceutical compositions for stimulating the growth of neurites in nerve cells. The compositions comprise a neurotrophic amount of a compound and a neurotrophic factor, such as nerve growth factor (NGF). The methods comprise treating nerve cells with the above compositions or compositions comprising the compound without a neurotropic factor. The methods of this invention can be used to promote repair of neuronal damage caused by disease or physical trauma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert E. Zelle, Michael Su
  • Patent number: 6162790
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1 .beta. converting enzyme. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against interleukin-1 and apoptosis-mediated diseases, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, proliferative, infectious, and degenerative diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity and methods for treating interleukin-1 mediated diseases using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Guy W. Bemis, John P. Duffy, Wolf Herman Fridman, Julian M. C. Golec, David J. Livingston, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Robert E. Zelle
  • Patent number: 6008217
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1.beta. converting enzyme. The ICE inhibitors of this invention are characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against an IL-1 mediated disease, an apoptosis mediated disease, AML, CML, melanoma, myeloma, Kaposi's sarcoma, graft vs host disease, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disorder, psoriasis, osteoarthritis, myeloma, apoptosis, sepsis, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and ischemic heart disease diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity and methods for treating interleukin-1 mediated diseases using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark James Batchelor, David Bebbington, Guy W. Bemis, Wolf Herman Fridman, Roger John Gillespie, Julian M. C. Golec, David J. Lauffer, David J. Livingston, Saroop Singh Matharu, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Robert Murdoch, Robert E. Zelle
  • Patent number: 5874424
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1.beta. converting enzyme. The ICE inhibitors of this invention are characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against an IL-1 mediated disease, an apoptosis mediated disease, AML, CML, melanoma, myeloma, Kaposi's sarcoma, graft vs host disease, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disorder, psoriasis, osteoarthritis, myeloma, apoptosis, sepsis, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and ischemic heart disease diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity and methods for treating interleukin-1 mediated diseases using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark James Batchelor, David Bebbington, Guy W. Bemis, Wolf Herman Fridman, Roger John Gillespie, Julian M. C. Golec, David J. Lauffer, David J. Livingston, Saroop Singh Matharu, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Robert Murdoch, Robert E. Zelle
  • Patent number: 5843904
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1.beta. converting enzyme. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against interleukin-1 and apoptosis-mediated diseases, including inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, proliferative, infectious, and degenerative diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity and methods for treating interleukin-1 mediated diseases using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Guy W. Bemis, John P. Duffy, Wolf Herman Fridman, Julian M. C. Golec, David J. Livingston, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Robert E. Zelle
  • Patent number: 5840736
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and pharmaceutical compositions for stimulating the growth of neurites in nerve cells. The compositions comprise a neurotrophic amount of a compound and a neurotrophic factor, such as nerve growth factor (NGF). The methods comprise treating nerve cells with the above compositions or compositions comprising the compound without a neurotrophic factor. The methods of this invention can be used to promote repair of neuronal damage caused by disease or physical trauma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert E. Zelle, Michael Su
  • Patent number: 5811434
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and pharmaceutical compositions for stimulating the growth of neurites in nerve cells. The compositions comprise a neurotrophic amount of a compound and a neurotrophic factor, such as nerve growth factor (NGF). The methods comprise treating nerve cells with the above compositions or compositions comprising the compound without a neurotropic factor. The methods of this invention can be used to promote repair of neuronal damage caused by disease or physical trauma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmacueticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert E. Zelle, Michael Su