Patents by Inventor Ronald J. Christopher

Ronald J. Christopher 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: 12156866
    Abstract: Provided are methods of treatment of a sphingosine 1-phosphate subtype 1 (S1P1) receptor-associated disorder comprising prescribing and/or administering to an individual in need thereof a standard dose of (R)-2-(7-(4-cyclopentyl-3-(trifluoromethyl) benzyloxy)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocyclopenta[b]indol-3-yl)acetic acid (Compound 1), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, or solvate thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald J. Christopher, Abu J. M. Sadeque
  • Publication number: 20230149353
    Abstract: The present invention relates to, inter alia, methods of treatment and combinations of (R)-2-(7-(4- cyclopentyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzyloxy)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocyclopenta[b]indol-3-yl)acetic acid (Compound 1) useful for the treatment of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). In some embodiments, the methods further comprise administering Compound 1, or a pharmaceutically salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, in combination with a compound selected from the group consisting of: an antihistamine (diphenhydramine), cholestyramine (questran, prevalite), rifampin, an opioid antagonist (naloxone), pilocarpine (isopto carpine, salagen), cevimeline (evox-ac), calcium and/or vitamin D supplement, and vitamin A, D, E and/or K supplement. Other embodiments, relate to titration packages for enabling compliance with a regimen of changing dosage of a medication over a period of time for the treatment of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Cheryl Geraldine Lassen, Robert M. Jones, Que Liu, Ronald J. Christopher
  • Patent number: 11534424
    Abstract: The present invention relates to, inter alia, methods of treatment and combinations of (R)-2-(7-(4-cyclopentyl-3-(tri-fluoromethyl)benzyloxy)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocyclopenta[b]indol-3-yl)acetic acid (Compound 1) useful for the treatment of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). In some embodiments, the methods further comprise administering Compound 1, or a pharmaceutically salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, in combination with a compound selected from the group consisting of: an antihistamine (diphenhydramine), cholestyramine (questran, prevalite), rifampin, an opioid antagonist (naloxone), pilocarpine (isopto carpine, salagen), cevimeline (evoxac), calcium and/or vitamin D supplement, and vitamin A, D, E and/or K supplement. Other embodiments, relate to titration packages for enabling compliance with a regimen of changing dosage of a medication over a period of time for the treatment of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Cheryl Geraldine Lassen, Robert Mark Jones, Que Liu, Ronald J. Christopher
  • Publication number: 20210228545
    Abstract: Provided are methods of treatment of a sphingosine 1-phosphate subtype 1 (S1PI) receptor-associated disorder comprising prescribing and/or administering to an individual in need thereof a standard dose of (R)-2-(7-(4-cyclopentyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzyloxy)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocyclopenta[b]indo1-3-yl)acetic acid (Compound 1), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, or solvate thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Ronald J. Christopher, Abu J.M. Sadeque
  • Publication number: 20200000770
    Abstract: The present invention relates to, inter alia, methods of treatment and combinations of (R)-2-(7-(4-cyclopentyl-3-(tri-fluoromethyl)benzyloxy)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocyclopenta[b]indol-3-yl)acetic acid (Compound 1) useful for the treatment of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). In some embodiments, the methods further comprise administering Compound 1, or a pharmaceutically salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof, in combination with a compound selected from the group consisting of: an antihistamine (diphenhydramine), cholestyramine (questran, prevalite), rifampin, an opioid antagonist (naloxone), pilocarpine (isopto carpine, salagen), cevimeline (evoxac), calcium and/or vitamin D supplement, and vitamin A, D, E and/or K supplement. Other embodiments, relate to titration packages for enabling compliance with a regimen of changing dosage of a medication over a period of time for the treatment of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Cheryl Geraldine Lassen, Robert Mark Jones, Que Liu, Ronald J. Christopher
  • Publication number: 20190314352
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising 2-[[6-[(3R)-3-amino-1-piperidinyl]-3,4-dihydro-3-methyl-2,4-dioxo-1 (2H)-pyrimidinyl]methyl]-benzonitrile and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are provided as well as kits and articles of manufacture comprising the pharmaceutical compositions as well as methods of using the pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Ronald J. Christopher, Paul Covington
  • Publication number: 20180140589
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising 2-[[6-[(3R)-3-amino-1-piperidinyl]-3,4-dihydro-3-methyl-2,4-dioxo-1(2H)-pyrimidinyl]methyl]-benzonitrile and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof in combination with metformin and in combination with pioglitazone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Ronald J. Christopher, Paul Covington
  • Patent number: 8906901
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and methods comprising 2-[6-(3-Amino-piperidin-1-yl)-3-methyl-2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrimidin-1-ylmethyl]-4-fluoro-benzonitrile or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof administered once weekly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
    Inventors: Ronald J. Christopher, Paul Covington, Atsushi Ogawa
  • Publication number: 20140256757
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising 2-[[6-[(3R)-3-amino-1-piperidinyl]-3,4-dihydro-3-methyl-2,4-dioxo-1(2H)-pyrimidinyl]methyl]-benzonitrile and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof in combination with metformin and in combination with pioglitazone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Ronald J. Christopher, Paul Covington
  • Publication number: 20110212982
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising 2-[[6-[(3R)-3-amino-1-piperidinyl]-3,4-dihydro-3-methyl-2,4-dioxo-1(2H)-pyrimidinyl]methyl]-benzonitrile and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are provided as well as kits and articles of manufacture comprising the pharmaceutical compositions as well as methods of using the pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Ronald J. Christopher, Paul Covington
  • Publication number: 20110192748
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising 2-[6-(3-Amino-piperidin-1-yl)-3-methyl-2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrimidin-1-ylmethyl]-4-fluoro-benzonitrile and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are provided as well as kits and articles of manufacture comprising the pharmaceutical compositions as well as methods of using the pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
    Inventors: Ronald J. Christopher, Paul Covington
  • Publication number: 20110077402
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising 2-[6-(3-Amino-piperidin-1-yl)-3-methyl-2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrimidin-1-ylmethyl]-4-fluoro-benzonitrile and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are provided as well as kits and articles of manufacture comprising the pharmaceutical compositions as well as methods of using the pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Ronald J. Christopher, Paul Covington, Atsushi Ogawa
  • Publication number: 20080287476
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising 2-[6-(3-Amino-piperidin-1-yl)-3-methyl-2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrimidin-1-ylmethyl]-4-fluoro-benzonitrile and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are provided as well as kits and articles of manufacture comprising the pharmaceutical compositions as well as methods of using the pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Ronald J. Christopher, Paul Covington, Atsushi Ogawa