Patents by Inventor Robert S. Meissner

Robert S. Meissner 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: 10239849
    Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides substituted cyanopyridine containing compounds of the Formula (I): and acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X, Y, Q, and the moiety are as defined herein. The novel compounds of the invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising a compound thereof, are useful as Liver X-? receptor (LXR?) agonists, and may be useful for treating or preventing pathologies related thereto. Such pathologies include, but are not limited to, inflammatory diseases and diseases characterized by defects in cholesterol and lipid metabolism, such as Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Inventors: Michael T. Rudd, Edward J. Brnardic, Yuntae Kim, Robert S. Meissner, Vanessa L. Rada, Shawn J. Stachel, Celina V. Zerbinatti
  • Publication number: 20180327374
    Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides substituted cyanopyridine containing compounds of the Formula (I): and acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X, Y, Q, and the moiety are as defined herein. The novel compounds of the invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising a compound thereof, are useful as Liver X-? receptor (LXR?) agonists, and may be useful for treating or preventing pathologies related thereto. Such pathologies include, but are not limited to, inflammatory diseases and diseases characterized by defects in cholesterol and lipid metabolism, such as Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Michael T. Rudd, Edward J. Brnardic, Yuntae Kim, Robert S. Meissner, Vanessa L. Rada, Shawn J. Stachel, Celina V. Zerbinatti
  • Patent number: 10072003
    Abstract: The present invention provides quinoline carboxamide and quinoline carbonitrile compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, L, X1, X2, and X3, are as defined herein. The compounds of the invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, are useful as non-competitive mGluR2 antagonists, or mGluR2 negative allosteric modulators (NAMs), and may be useful in methods of treating a person in need thereof for diseases or disorders in which the mGluR2-NAM receptor plays a causative role, such as Alzheimer's disease, cognitive impairment, schizophrenia and other mood disorders, pain disorders and sleep disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Inventors: Ashok Arasappan, Christopher James Bungard, Jessica L. Frie, Yongxin Han, Scott B. Hoyt, Peter J. Manley, Robert S. Meissner, James J. Perkins, Iyassu K. Sebhat, Robert R. Wilkening, Kenneth J. Leavitt
  • Publication number: 20170305902
    Abstract: The present invention provides quinoline carboxamide and quinoline carbonitrile compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, L, X1, X2, and X3, are as defined herein. The compounds of the invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, are useful as non-competitive mGluR2 antagonists, or mGluR2 negative allosteric modulators (NAMs), and may be useful in methods of treating a person in need thereof for diseases or disorders in which the mGluR2-NAM receptor plays a causative role, such as Alzheimer's disease, cognitive impairment, schizophrenia and other mood disorders, pain disorders and sleep disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Applicants: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Merck Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Ashok Arasappan, Christopher James Bungard, Jessica L. Frie, Yongxin Han, Scott B. Hoyt, Peter J. Manley, Robert S. Meissner, James J. Perkins, Iyassu K. Sebhat, Robert R. Wilkening, Kenneth J. Leavitt
  • Patent number: 9278960
    Abstract: The present invention provides quinoline carboxamide and quinoline carbonitrile compounds of formula (I) wherein ring A, RQ, -L-, R1, n, R2, and R3 are as defined herein. The compounds of the invention are useful as non-competitive mGluR2 antagonists, or mGluR2 negative allosteric modulators (NAMs), and in methods of treating a patient (preferably a human) for diseases or disorders in which the mGluR2-NAM receptor is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease, cognitive impairment, schizophrenia and other mood disorders, pain disorders and sleep disorders, by administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Christopher James Bungard, Antonella Converso, Barbara Hanney, Timothy John Hartingh, Peter J. Manley, Robert S. Meissner, James J. Perkins, Michael T. Rudd
  • Patent number: 8338472
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to hexahydrocyclopentylf]imidazole carboxamides and derivatives thereof as selective glucocorticoid receptor ligands useful for treating a variety of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases or conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: William P. Dankulich, Danielle M. McMaster, Robert S. Meissner, Helen J. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 8299048
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to hexahydrocyclopentylf]indazole carboxamides and derivatives thereof as selective glucocorticoid receptor ligands useful for treating a variety of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases or conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: William P. Dankulich, Mildred L. Kaufman, Danielle M. McMaster, Robert S. Meissner, Helen J. Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20120214847
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses compounds of Formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or hydrates thereof, which are useful as selective glucocorticoid receptor ligands for treating a variety of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases or conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Christopher James Bungard, James J. Perkins, Jesse J. Manikowski, Pablo de Leon, Robert S. Meissner
  • Publication number: 20120214846
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses compounds of Formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or hydrates thereof, which are useful as selective glucocorticoid receptor ligands for treating a variety of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases or conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP
    Inventors: Helen J. Mitchell, William P. Dankulich, Mildred K. Kaufman, Robert S. Meissner
  • Publication number: 20120172397
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses compounds of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or hydrates thereof, which are useful as selective glucocorticoid receptor ligands for treating a variety of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases or conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Helen J. Mitchell, Danielle M. Hurzy, Robert S. Meissner
  • Publication number: 20110105440
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to hexahydrocyclopentylf]indazole carboxamides and derivatives thereof as selective glucocorticoid receptor ligands useful for treating a variety of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases or conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: William P. Dankulich, Mildred L. Kaufman, Danielle M. McMaster, Robert S. Meissner, Helen J. Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20110003797
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to hexahydrocyclopentyl[f]imidazole carboxamides and derivatives thereof as selective glucocorticoid receptor ligands useful for treating a variety of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases or conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: William P. Dankulich, Danielle M. McMaster, Robert S. Meissner, Helen J. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 7763659
    Abstract: Compounds of structural formula I are modulators of the androgen receptor (AR) in a tissue selective manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Barbara Hanney, Yuntae Kim, Michael R. Krout, Robert S. Meissner, Helen J. Mitchell, Jeffrey Musselman, James J. Perkins, Jiabing Wang
  • Patent number: 7745657
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to D-homoandrosta-17-yl-carbamate derivatives as selective glucocorticoid receptor ligands useful for treating a variety of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases or conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Amjad Ali, Mark L. Greenlee, Carol A. McVean, Robert S. Meissner, Gayle E. Taylor
  • Patent number: 7696217
    Abstract: Compounds of structural formula I are modulators of the androgen receptor (AR) in a tissue selective manner. They are useful as agonists of the androgen receptor in bone and/or muscle tissue while antagonizing the AR in the prostate of a male patient or in the uterus of a female patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: William P. Dankulich, Mildred L. Kaufman, Robert S. Meissner, Helen J. Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20090306202
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to D-homoandrosta-17-yl-carbamate derivatives as selective glucocorticoid receptor ligands useful for treating a variety of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases or conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Amjad Ali, Mark L. Greenlee, Carol A. McVean, Robert S. Meissner, Gayle E. Taylor
  • Patent number: 7629367
    Abstract: Compounds of structural formula I are modulators of the androgen receptor (AR) in a tissue selective manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara Hanney, Yuntae Kim, Michael R. Krout, Robert S. Meissner, Helen J. Mitchell, Jeffrey Musselman, James J. Perkins, Jiabing Wang
  • Patent number: 7625920
    Abstract: Compounds of structural formula I are modulators of the androgen receptor (AR) in a tissue selective manner. They are useful as agonists of the androgen receptor in bone and/or muscle tissue while antagonizing the AR in the prostate of a male patient or in the uterus of a female patient. These compounds are therefore useful in the treatment of conditions caused by androgen deficiency or which can be ameliorated by androgen administration, including osteoporosis, osteopenia, glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis, periodontal disease, bone fracture, bone damage following bone reconstructive surgery, sarcopenia, frailty, aging skin, male hypogonadism, postmenopausal symptoms in women, atherosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, obesity, aplastic anemia and other hematopoietic disorders, inflammatory arthritis and joint repair, HIV-wasting, prostate cancer, cancer cachexia, muscular dystrophies, premature ovarian failure, and autoimmune disease, alone or in combination with other active agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Robert S. Meissner, James J. Perkins
  • Publication number: 20090275515
    Abstract: Compounds of structural formula (I) are modulators of the androgen receptor (AR) in a tissue selective manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventors: Yuntae Kim, Robert S. Meissner, Helen J. Mitchell, James J. Perkins, Michael A. Rossi, Jiabing Wang
  • Patent number: 7605152
    Abstract: Compounds of structural formula I as herein defined are disclosed as useful in a method for modulating the androgen receptor in a tissue selective manner in a patient in need of such modulation, as well as in a method of activating the function of the androgen receptor in a patient, and in particular the method wherein the function of the androgen receptor is blocked in the prostate of a male patient or in the uterus of a female patient and activated in bone and/or muscle tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: William P. Dankulich, Robert S. Meissner, Helen J. Mitchell, James J. Perkins