Patents by Inventor Robert J. Devita

Robert J. Devita 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: 20230416228
    Abstract: The disclosure provides FOXO1 inhibitors having beneficial properties such as selectivity and metabolic stability. FOXO1 inhibitors are useful in the treatment of diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Sandro Belvedere, Hua Viola Lin, Robert J. DeVita, Stephane Turcotte, Shawn Johnstone
  • Publication number: 20230234935
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are kinase inhibitor compounds having the structure (I) or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, oxide, or solvate thereof, where R1, R2, X, L, Q, and Y are as defined herein. Also disclosed are compositions containing the kinase inhibitor compounds, methods of inhibiting activity of a kinase in a cell, methods of increasing cell proliferation in a population of pancreatic beta cells, methods of treating a subject for a condition associated with insufficient insulin secretion, and methods of treating a subject for a neurological disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Robert J. DEVITA, Chalada SUEBSUWONG, Kunal KUMAR, Roberto J. SANCHEZ, Andrew F. STEWART, Peng WANG, Michael B. LAZARUS
  • Publication number: 20220185797
    Abstract: Various embodiments relate to a compound (represented by Formula I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or tautomer thereof. The compound may selectively inhibit a Forkhead Box O1 (FOXO1) transcription factor. Various embodiments relate to methods comprising administering to a mammal having a disease or disorder associated with impaired pancreatic endocrine function, a therapeutically effective amount of the compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or tautomer thereof. Various embodiments relate to methods for producing enteroendocrine cells that make and secrete insulin in a mammal, comprising administering to the mammal an effective amount of the compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or tautomer thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Xiaoming XU, Shi-Xian DENG, Donald W. LANDRY, Robert J. DEVITA, Hua V. LIN, Yunkyoung LEE, Domenico ACCILI, Sandro BELVEDERE
  • Publication number: 20220162182
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are kinase inhibitor compounds having structure (I), or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, oxide, or solvate thereof, where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, X, Y, Z, and (AA) are as defined herein. Also disclosed are compositions containing the kinase inhibitor compounds, methods of inhibiting activity of a kinase in a cell, methods of increasing cell proliferation in a population of pancreatic beta cells, methods of treating a subject for a condition associated with insufficient insulin secretion, and methods of treating a subject for a neurological disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Robert J. DEVITA, Andrew F. STEWART, Chalada SUEBSUWONG, Kunal KUMAR, Peng WANG, Roberto J. SANCHEZ, Hui WANG
  • Publication number: 20220064146
    Abstract: Disclosed are kinase inhibitor compounds having the following structure: (I), or a stereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, oxide, or solvate thereof, where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, N—Ar, X, Y, Z, and AA are as defined herein. Also disclosed are compositions containing the kinase inhibitor compounds, methods of inhibiting activity of a kinase in a cell, methods of increasing cell proliferation in a population of pancreatic beta cells, methods of treating a subject for a condition associated with insufficient insulin secretion, and methods of treating a subject for a neurological disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Robert J. DEVITA, Andrew F. STEWART, Chalada SUEBSUWONG, Kunal KUMAR, Peng WANG, Roberto J. SANCHEZ, Hui WANG
  • Patent number: 9403807
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of the Formula I as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, that are useful for treating aldosterone-mediated diseases. The invention furthermore relates to processes for preparing compounds of the Formula I, to their use for the therapy and prophylaxis of the abovementioned diseases and for preparing pharmaceuticals for this purpose, and to pharmaceutical compositions which comprise compounds of the Formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Alejandro Crespo, Ping Lan, Rudrajit Mal, Anthony Ogawa, Hong Shen, Peter J. Sinclair, Zhongxiang Sun, Ellen K. Vande Bunte, Zhicai Wu, Kun Liu, Robert J. DeVita, Dong-Ming Shen, Min Shu, John Qiang Tan, Changhe Qi, Yuguang Wang, Richard Beresis
  • Publication number: 20150284376
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of the Formula I as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, that are useful for treating aldosterone-mediated diseases. The invention furthermore relates to processes for preparing compounds of the Formula I, to their use for the therapy and prophylaxis of the abovementioned diseases and for preparing pharmaceuticals for this purpose, and to pharmaceutical compositions which comprise compounds of the Formula I.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Alejandro Crespo, Ping Lan, Rudrajit Mal, Anthony Ogawa, Hong Shen, Peter J. Sinclair, Zhongxiang Sun, Ellen K. Vande Bunte, Zhicai Wu, Kun Liu, Robert J. DeVita, Dong-Ming Shen, Min Shu, John Qiang Tan, Changhe Qi, Yuguang Wang, Richard Beresis
  • Patent number: 9045467
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain oxazole derivatives which are useful as inhibitors of Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase (FAAH). The invention is also concerned with pharmaceutical formulations comprising these compounds as active ingredients and the use of the compounds and their formulations in the treatment of certain disorders, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, skeletomuscular pain, and fibromyalgia, as well as acute pain, migraine, sleep disorder, Alzheimer Disease, and Parkinson's Disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Harry Chobanian, Linus S. Lin, Ping Liu, Marc D. Chioda, Robert J. DeVita, Ravi P. Nargund, Yan Guo
  • Patent number: 8933113
    Abstract: Disclosed are the compounds of the Formula (I) as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are useful for treating aldosterone-mediated diseases. The processes for preparing compounds of the Formula (I), the use for the therapy and prophylaxis of the abovementioned diseases and for preparing pharmaceuticals for this purpose, and the pharmaceutical compositions which comprise compounds of the formula (I) are disclosed too.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Alejandro Crespo, Ping Lan, Rudrajit Mal, Anthony Ogawa, Hong Shen, Peter J. Sinclair, Zhongxiang Sun, Ellen K. Vande Bunte, Zhicai Wu, Kun Liu, Robert J. DeVita, Dong-Ming Shen, Min Shu, John Qiang Tan, Changhe Qi, Yuguang Wang, Richard Beresis
  • Publication number: 20140171437
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain oxazole derivatives which are useful as inhibitors of Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase (FAAH). The invention is also concerned with pharmaceutical formulations comprising these compounds as active ingredients and the use of the compounds and their formulations in the treatment of certain disorders, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, skeletomuscular pain, and fibromyalgia, as well as acute pain, migraine, sleep disorder, Alzeimer Disease, and Parkinson's Disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Harry Chobanian, Linus S. Lin, Ping Liu, Marc D. Chioda, Robert J. DeVita, Ravi P. Nargund, Yan Guo
  • Publication number: 20140088124
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds of formula (I), The compounds of formula I act as DGAT1 inhibitors and can be useful in preventing, treating or acting as a remedial agent for hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus and obesity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventors: Robert J. DeVita, QingMei Hong, Zhong Lai, Kevin D. Dykstra, Yang Yu, Jian Liu, Donald M. Sperbeck, Tianying Jian, Deodial Guiadeen, Ginger Xu-qiang Yang, Zhicai Wu, Shuwen He, Pauline C. Ting, Robert Aslanian, Jeffrey T. Kuethe, James Balkovec, Rongze Kuang, Gang Zhou, Heping Wu
  • Patent number: 8673941
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain oxazole derivatives which are useful as inhibitors of Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase (FAAH). The invention is also concerned with pharmaceutical formulations comprising these compounds as active ingredients and the use of the compounds and their formulations in the treatment of certain disorders, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, skeletomuscular pain, and fibromyalgia, as well as acute pain, migraine, sleep disorder, Alzheimer Disease, and Parkinson's Disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Harry Chobanian, Linus S. Lin, Ping Liu, Marc D. Chioda, Robert J. DeVita, Ravi P. Nargund, Yan Guo
  • Patent number: 8664253
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain Inidazole derivatives which are useful as modulators of Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase (FAAH) and as FAAH imaging agents. The invention is also concerned with pharmaceutical formulations comprising these compounds as active ingredients and the use of the compounds and their formulations in the treatment of certain disorders, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, skeletomuscular pain, and fibromyalgia, as well as acute pain, migraine, sleep disorder, Alzeimer Disease, and Parkinson's Disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp
    Inventors: Ping Liu, Robert J. DeVita, Linus S. Lin, Marc D. Chioda, Terence G. Hamill, Wenping Li
  • Publication number: 20130331419
    Abstract: Disclosed are the compounds of the Formula (I) as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are useful for treating aldosterone-mediated diseases. The processes for preparing compounds of the Formula (I), the use for the therapy and prophylaxis of the abovementioned diseases and for preparing pharmaceuticals for this purpose, and the pharmaceutical compositions which comprise compounds of the formula (I) are disclosed too.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Alejandro Crespo, Ping Lan, Rudrajit Mal, Anthony Ogawa, Hong Shen, Peter J. Sinclair, Zhongxiang Sun, Ellen K. Vande Bunte, Zhicai Wu, Kun Liu, Robert J. DeVita, Dong-Ming Shen, Min Shu, John Qiang Tan, Changhe Qi, Yuguang Wang, Richard Beresis
  • Publication number: 20130030000
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition useful for the treatment of a FAAH mediated disease, disorder or conditions comprising a FAAH inhibitor and a second activation, comprising a selected imidazole or oxazole FAAH inhibitor and a second active agent. The compositions will be useful in the treatment of a wide range of disease, disorder, or conditions including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, skeletomuscular pain, and fibromyalgia, as well as acute pain, migraine, sleep disorder, Alzheimer disease, and Parkinson's disease. In another aspect the invention discloses herein is directed to compositions useful in the treatment of neuropathic and nociceptive pain, said compositions comprising etoricoxib.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventors: Harry R. Chobanian, Linus S. Lin, Ping Liu, Marc D. Chioda, Robert J. DeVita, Ravi P. Nargund, Yan Guo, Terence G. Hamill, Wenping Li, Darrell Arthur Henze
  • Publication number: 20120115894
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain Inidazole derivatives which are useful as modulators of Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase (FAAH) and as FAAH imaging agents. The invention is also concerned with pharmaceutical formulations comprising these compounds as active ingredients and the use of the compounds and their formulations in the treatment of certain disorders, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, skeletomuscular pain, and fibromyalgia, as well as acute pain, migraine, sleep disorder, Alzeimer Disease, and Parkinson's Disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Ping Liu, Robert J. DeVita, Linus S. Lin, Marc D. Chioda, Terence G Hamill, Wenping Li
  • Patent number: 8124633
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain hydroxymethyl ether hydroisoindoline compounds which are useful as neurokinin-1 (NK-1) receptor antagonists, and inhibitors of tachykinin and in particular substance P. The invention is also concerned with pharmaceutical formulations comprising these compounds as active ingredients and the use of the compounds and their formulations in the treatment of certain disorders, including emesis, urinary incontinence, LUTS, depression, and anxiety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Robert J. DeVita, Sander G. Mills, Jinlong Jiang, Andrew J. Kassick, Jianming Bao
  • Publication number: 20110144119
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain oxazole derivatives which are useful as inhibitors of Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase (FAAH). The invention is also concerned with pharmaceutical formulations comprising these compounds as active ingredients and the use of the compounds and their formulations in the treatment of certain disorders, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, skeletomuscular pain, and fibromyalgia, as well as acute pain, migraine, sleep disorder, Alzeimer Disease, and Parkinson's Disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Harry Chobanian, Linus S. Lin, Ping Liu, Marc D. Chioda, Robert J. DeVita, Ravi P. Nargund, Yan Guo
  • Publication number: 20110021531
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain oxazole derivatives which are useful as inhibitors of Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase (FAAH). The invention is also concerned with pharmaceutical formulations comprising these compounds as active ingredients and the use of the compounds and their formulations in the treatment of certain disorders, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, skeletomuscular pain, and fibromyalgia, as well as acute pain, migraine, sleep disorder, Alzheimer Disease, and Parkinson's Disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: Harry CHOBANIAN, Linus S. Lin, Ping Liu, Marc D. Chioda, Robert J. DeVita, Ravi P. Nargund, Yan Guo
  • Publication number: 20100197724
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain hydroxymethyl ether hydroisoindoline compounds which are useful as neurokinin-1 (NK-1) receptor antagonists, and inhibitors of tachykinin and in particular substance P. The invention is also concerned with pharmaceutical formulations comprising these compounds as active ingredients and the use of the compounds and their formulations in the treatment of certain disorders, including emesis, urinary incontinence, LUTS, depression, and anxiety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: Jianming Bao, Robert J. DeVita, Huagang Lu