Patents by Inventor Robert McArthur

Robert McArthur 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: 8507521
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a heterocyclic derivative of formula (I) wherein the variables are as defined in the specification, or to a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said heterocyclic derivatives and to their use in therapy, for instance in the treatment or prevention of disorders mediated by glutamate dysfunction, such as schizophrenia and generalised anxiety disorder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp + Dohme B.V.
    Inventors: Julia Adam, Jonathan Gillespie, Steven Laats, John Kinnaird Ferguson MacLean, Duncan Robert McArthur
  • Publication number: 20120220622
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a heterocyclic derivative of formula (I) wherein the variables are as defined in the specification, or to a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said heterocyclic derivatives and to their use in therapy, for instance in the treatment or prevention of disorders mediated by glutamate dysfunction, such as schizophrenia and generalised anxiety disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventors: Julia Adam, Jonathan Gillespie, Steven Laats, John Kinnaird Ferguson MacLean, Duncan Robert McArthur
  • Patent number: 7820649
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are quinazolinone or isoquinolinone derivatives of formula I, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof, wherein each of the substituents is given the definition as set forth in the specification and claims. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising quinazolinone or isoquinolinone according to the present invention and its use in therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: N.V. Organon
    Inventors: Jeffrey Letourneau, Patrick Jokiel, Susan Elizabeth Napier, Koc-Kan Ho, Michael Ohlmeyer, Duncan Robert McArthur, Fiona Jeremiah, Paul David Ratcliffe, Jurgen Schulz
  • Patent number: 7723334
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating humans suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or a condition where inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine is a benefit are disclosed. The compositions comprise a compound having a pharmacological selectivity of serotonin (Ki)/norepinephrine (Ki) of at least about 5000. Examples of such compounds include reboxetine, and more preferably optically pure (S,S) enantiomer of reboxetine. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of such compositions. Also disclosed are preparations of a medicament from the composition, and uses of the composition in a manufacture of the medicament to treat a human suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Erik H. F. Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert C. Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan P. Taylor, Lars Birgerson, Pasquale Cetera
  • Patent number: 7700634
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are indole derivatives of the formula (I) wherein each of the substitutents is given the definition as set forth in the specification and claims. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing the indole derivatives and use of the derivatives for the treatment of pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: N.V. Organon
    Inventors: Julia Adam-Worrall, Angus John Morrison, Grant Wishart, Takao Kiyoi, Duncan Robert McArthur
  • Publication number: 20090247528
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating humans suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or a condition where inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine is a benefit are disclosed. The compositions comprise a compound having a pharmacological selectivity of serotonin (Ki)/norepinephrine (Ki) of at least about 5000. Examples of such compounds include reboxetine, and more preferably optically pure (S,S) enantiomer of reboxetine. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of such compositions. Also disclosed are preparations of a medicament from the composition, and uses of the composition in a manufacture of the medicament to treat a human suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Erik H.F. Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert C. Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan P. Taylor, Lars Birgerson, Pasquale Cetera
  • Publication number: 20080103146
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating humans suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or a condition where inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine is a benefit are disclosed. The compositions comprise a compound having a pharmacological selectivity of serotonin (Ki)/norepinephrine (Ki) of at least about 5000. Examples of such compounds include reboxetine, and more preferably optically pure (S,S) enantiomer of reboxetine. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of such compositions. Also disclosed are preparations of a medicament from the composition, and uses of the composition in a manufacture of the medicament to treat a human suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Erik Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan Taylor, Lars Birgerson, Pasquale Cetera
  • Publication number: 20080103145
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating humans suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or a condition where inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine is a benefit are disclosed. Examples of such compounds include reboxetine, and more particularly racemic reboxetine. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of such compositions. Also disclosed are preparations of a medicament from the composition, and uses of the composition in a manufacture of the medicament to treat a human suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Erik Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan Taylor, Lars Birgerson, Pasquale Cetera
  • Publication number: 20080103147
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating humans suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or a condition where inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine is a benefit are disclosed. Examples of such compounds include reboxetine, and more particularly racemic reboxetine. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of such compositions. Also disclosed are preparations of a medicament from the composition, and uses of the composition in a manufacture of the medicament to treat a human suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Erik Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan Taylor, Lars Birgerson, Pasquale Cetera
  • Publication number: 20080096890
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating humans suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or a condition where inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine is a benefit are disclosed. The compositions comprise a compound having a pharmacological selectivity of serotonin (Ki)/norepinephrine (Ki) of at least about 5000. Examples of such compounds include reboxetine, and more preferably optically pure (S,S) enantiomer of reboxetine. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of such compositions. Also disclosed are preparations of a medicament from the composition, and uses of the composition in a manufacture of the medicament to treat a human suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Erik Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan Taylor, Lars Birgerson, Pasquale Cetera
  • Patent number: 7338953
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating an individual suffering from, chronic fatigue syndrome. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of racemic reboxetine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to the individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Pharmacia & Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Erik H. F. Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert C. Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan P. Taylor, Lars Birgerson
  • Patent number: 7317011
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating an individual suffering from peripheral neuropathy. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of optically pure (S,S) reboxetine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Embodiments of these methods can diminish adverse side effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Pharmacia & Upjohn
    Inventors: Erik H. F. Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert Clyde Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan P. Taylor
  • Patent number: 7276503
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating an individual suffering from, chronic fatigue syndrome. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of optically pure (S,S) reboxetine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to the individual. Embodiments of these methods can diminish adverse side effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Pharmacia & Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Erik H. F. Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert C. Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan P. Taylor
  • Patent number: 7241762
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating an individual suffering from peripheral neuropathy. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of racemic reboxetine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to the individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Pharmacia & Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Erik H. F. Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert C. Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan P. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20060264436
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating humans suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or a condition where inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine is a benefit are disclosed. The compositions comprise a compound having a pharmacological selectivity of serotonin (Ki)/norepinephrine (Ki) of at least about 5000. Examples of such compounds include reboxetine, and more preferably optically pure (S,S) enantiomer of reboxetine. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of such compositions. Also disclosed are preparations of a medicament from the composition, and uses of the composition in a manufacture of the medicament to treat a human suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Applicant: PHARMACIA & UPJOHN COMPANY
    Inventors: Erik Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan Taylor
  • Publication number: 20060227535
    Abstract: A recessed insert fixture uses a housing shaped as a hollow, single piece cylinder that comprises a top and a bottom and starts from the top with an internal, shallow cylindrical cavity and continues downwardly with an internal, deep cylindrical cavity. The interior diameter of the former is lesser than the interior diameter of the latter. A first annular channel starting from the top is coaxial with the internal, shallow cylindrical cavity. A second annular channel extends radially, proximately to the top, into a wall of the internal, shallow cylindrical cavity. Two O-rings are used. One is inserted into first annular channel. The other one is inserted into the second annular channel. When the fixture is assembled, the first O-ring is compressed directly by a lid, the other one indirectly by the same lid that acts on a flange and surface of a lamp reflector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventor: Robert McArthur
  • Publication number: 20060142289
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating humans suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or a condition where inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine is a benefit are disclosed. The compositions comprise a compound having a pharmacological selectivity of serotonin (Ki)/norepinephrine (Ki) of at least about 5000. Examples of such compounds include reboxetine, and more preferably optically pure (S,S) enantiomer of reboxetine. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of such compositions. Also disclosed are preparations of a medicament from the composition, and uses of the composition in a manufacture of the medicament to treat a human suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Applicant: PHARMACIA & UPJOHN COMPANY
    Inventors: Erik Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan Taylor
  • Publication number: 20060135520
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating humans suffering from or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or a condition where inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine is a benefit are disclosed. The compositions comprise a compound having a pharmacological selectivity of serotonin (Ki)/norepinephrine (Ki) of at least about 5000. Examples of such compounds include reboxetine, and more preferably optically pure (S,S) enantiomer of reboxetine. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of such compositions. Also disclosed are preparations of a medicament from the composition, and uses of the composition in a manufacture of the medicament to treat a human suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Applicant: PHARMACIA & UPJOHN COMPANY
    Inventors: Erik Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan Taylor
  • Publication number: 20060135521
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating humans suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or a condition where inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine is a benefit are disclosed. The compositions comprise a compound having a pharmacological selectivity of serotonin (Ki)/norepinephrine (Ki) of at least about 5000. Examples of such compounds include reboxetine, and more preferably optically pure (S,S) enantiomer of reboxetine. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of such compositions. Also disclosed are preparations of a medicament from the composition, and uses of the composition in a manufacture of the medicament to treat a human suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Applicant: PHARMACIA & UPJOHN COMPANY
    Inventors: Erik Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan Taylor
  • Publication number: 20060128705
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating humans suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or a condition where inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine is a benefit are disclosed. The compositions comprise a compound having a pharmacological selectivity of serotonin (Ki)/norepinephrine (Ki) of at least about 5000. Examples of such compounds include reboxetine, and more preferably optically pure (S,S) enantiomer of reboxetine. The methods generally include administration of a therapeutic amount of such compositions. Also disclosed are preparations of a medicament from the composition, and uses of the composition in a manufacture of the medicament to treat a human suffering from, or preventing a human from suffering, a physiological or psychiatric disease, disorder, or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Applicant: PHARMACIA & UPJOHN COMPANY
    Inventors: Erik Wong, Saeeduddin Ahmed, Robert Marshall, Robert McArthur, Duncan Taylor