Patents by Inventor Robert L. Hudkins

Robert L. Hudkins 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: 6630500
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to selected fused pyrrolocarbazoles, including pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods of treating diseases therewith. The present invention is also directed to intermediates and processes for making these fused pyrrolocarbazoles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Cephalon, Inc.
    Inventors: Diane E. Gingrich, Robert L. Hudkins
  • Publication number: 20030087899
    Abstract: Novel methods for the treatment and/or prevention of pain are presented. The methods may comprise administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a stress-activated protein kinase inhibitor. Preferred compounds for use in the methods include fused pyrrolocarbazole compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Applicant: Cephalon, Inc
    Inventors: Lisa D. Aimone, Robert L. Hudkins, Matthew S. Miller
  • Publication number: 20020147341
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel fused pyrrolocarbazoles and isoindolones, including pharmaceutical compositions, diagnostic kits, assay standards or reagents containing the same, and methods of using the same as therapeutics. The invention is also directed to intermediates and processes for making these novel compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2002
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Applicant: Cephalon, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert L. Hudkins
  • Patent number: 6451786
    Abstract: Compounds defined by the following general structure are disclosed: These compounds display pharmacological activities, including inhibition of tyrosine kinase activity and enhancement of the function and/or survival of trophic factor responsive cells, e.g., cholinergic neurons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignees: Cephalon, Inc., Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert L. Hudkins, Diane E. Gingrich
  • Patent number: 6448283
    Abstract: Methods for preventing or treating damage to sensory hair cells and cochlear neurons are disclosed. The methods comprise the administration of an effective amount of a compound of Formula I or Formula II. The method provides for the prevention/treatment of both hearing loss and loss of the sense of balance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Cephalon, Inc.
    Inventors: Jukka Ylikoski, Ulla Pirvola, Mart Saarma, Kevin M. Walton, Robert L. Hudkins
  • Publication number: 20020115706
    Abstract: Methods for preventing or treating damage to sensory hair cells and cochlear neurons are disclosed. The methods comprise the administration of an effective amount of a compound of Formula I or Formula II. The method provides for the prevention/treatment of both hearing loss and loss of the sense of balance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2002
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventors: Jukka Ylikoski, Ulla Pirvola, Mart Saarma, Kevin M. Walton, Robert L. Hudkins
  • Patent number: 6399780
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel fused pyrrolocarbazoles and isoindolones, including pharmaceutical compositions, diagnostic kits, assay standards or reagents containing the same, and methods of using the same as therapeutics. The invention is also directed to intermediates and processes for making these novel compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Cephalon, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert L. Hudkins
  • Publication number: 20020061920
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to selected fused pyrrolocarbazoles, including pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods of treating diseases therewith. The present invention is also directed to intermediates and processes for making these fused pyrrolocarbazoles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2001
    Publication date: May 23, 2002
    Inventors: Diane E. Gingrich, Robert L. Hudkins
  • Patent number: 6359130
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel fused aryl and heteroaryl bridged indenopyrrolocarbazoles which are useful, inter alia, as therapeutic agents. The invention is also directed to methods for making and using the bridged indenopyrrolocarbazoles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: Cephalon, Inc.
    Inventors: Jasbir Singh, Robert L. Hudkins, John P. Mallamo, Theodore L. Underiner, Rabindranath Tripathy
  • Publication number: 20020028815
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel multicyclic molecules that mediate enzymatic activity. In particular, the compounds may be effective in the treatment of diseases or disease states related to the activity of PARP, VEGFR2, and MLK3 enzymes, including, for example, neurodegenerative diseases, inflammation, ischemia, and cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2001
    Publication date: March 7, 2002
    Inventors: Mark A. Ator, Ron Bihovsky, Sankar Chatterjee, Derek Dunn, Robert L. Hudkins
  • Patent number: 6306849
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are selected indolocarbazole derivatives which are represented by the general formula: The compounds are useful for enhancing the function and/or survival of a trophic factor responsive cell. They inhibit interleukin-2 production and have immunosuppressive activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Cephalon, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Hudkins, John P. Mallamo, Masami Hamano, Reiko Tanaka, Chikara Murakata
  • Patent number: 6127401
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel fused aryl and heteroaryl bridged indenopyrrolocarbazoles which are useful, inter alia, as therapeutic agents. The invention is also directed to methods for making and using the bridged indenopyrrolocarbazoles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: Cephalon, Inc.
    Inventors: Jasbir Singh, Robert L. Hudkins, John P. Mallamo, Theodore L. Underiner, Rabindranath Tripathy
  • Patent number: 6093713
    Abstract: Compounds defined by the following general structure are disclosed: ##STR1## These compounds display pharmacological activities, including inhibition of tyrosine kinase activity and enhancement of the function and/or survival of trophic factor responsive cells, e.g., cholinergic neurons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2000
    Assignees: Kyowa, Hakko, Kogyo Co., Ltd., Cephalon, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Hudkins, Diane E. Gingrich
  • Patent number: 5808060
    Abstract: Disclosed are biologically active, non-indole-containing compounds referred to as fused isoindolones, which are represented by the following general formula: ##STR1## The fused indolones can be obtained by complete chemical synthesis. Methods for making and using the fused isoindolones are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Assignee: Cephalon, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Hudkins, Neil W. Johnson
  • Patent number: 5801190
    Abstract: Disclosed in this patent document are synthetic, biologically active molecules referred to as fused pyrrolo?2,3-c!carbazole-6-ones. These molecules are represented by the following general formulae: ##STR1## Methods for making and using the fused pyrrolo?2,3-c!carbazole-6-ones are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Assignee: Cephalon, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Hudkins, James L. Diebold, Ernest Knight, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5705511
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds referred to as "fused pyrrolocarbazoles" which possess a variety of functional pharmacological activities including effect on the function and/or survival of trophic factor responsive cells; inhibition of enzymatic activity; inhibition of inflammation-associated responses; inhibition of cell growth associated with hyperproliferative states; and inhibition of developmentally programmed motoneuron death. The disclosed compounds are represented by the following general formula: ##STR1## Methodologies for the synthetic production of fused pyrrolocarbazoles are also disclosed, as well as exemplary uses of the compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: Cephalon, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Hudkins, Ernest Knight, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5686444
    Abstract: Esters of hydroxyl-containing indolocarbazoles and acids containing selected solubilizing groups are provided. Compositions including the indolocarbazole esters and methods for the use of the indolocarbazole esters are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Assignees: Cephalon, Inc., Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: John P. Mallamo, Robert L. Hudkins
  • Patent number: 5650407
    Abstract: Esters of hydroxyl-containing indolocarbazoles and acids containing selected solubilizing groups are provided. Compositions including the indolocarbazole esters and methods for the use of the indolocarbazole esters are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1997
    Assignees: Cephalon, Inc., Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: John P. Mallamo, Robert L. Hudkins
  • Patent number: 5616724
    Abstract: Disclosed in this patent document are synthetic, biologically active molecules referred to as fused pyrrolo[2,3-c]carbazole-6-ones. These molecules are represented by the following general formulae: ##STR1## Methods for making and using the fused pyrrolo[2,3-c]carbazole-6-ones are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Assignee: Cephalon, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Hudkins, James L. Diebold, Ernest Knight, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5594009
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds referred to as "fused pyrrolocarbazoles" which possess a variety of functional activities. The disclosed compounds are represented by the following general formula: ##STR1## Methodologies for the synthetic production of fused pyrrolocarbazoles are also disclosed, as well as exemplary, uses of the compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1997
    Assignee: Cephalon, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Hudkins, Ernest Knight, Jr.