Patents by Inventor Russell J. Thomas
Russell J. Thomas 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).
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Patent number: 8946227Abstract: The invention provides 2-carboxamide piperazine compounds, and methods of treatment and pharmaceutical compositions that utilize or comprise one or more such compounds. Compounds of the invention are useful for the treatment of mammalian infertility.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2013Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Merck Serono SAInventors: Sharad Magar, Andreas Goutopoulos, Yihua Liao, Matthias Schwarz, Russell J. Thomas
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Patent number: 8486990Abstract: Compound of formula (I) and methods of treating disorders by administering a compound of formula (I) are described herein. Examples of disorders include neoplastic disorders, fat-cell related disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, and metabolic disorders.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2009Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Elixir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Napper, Peter DiStefano, Rory A. Curtis, Jeffrey Hixon, Thomas McDonagh, L. Julie Huber, Jonathan M. Solomon, Russell J. Thomas, Jean-Francois Pons
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Publication number: 20130143893Abstract: The invention provides 2-carboxamide piperazine compounds, and methods of treatment and pharmaceutical compositions that utilize or comprise one or more such compounds. Compounds of the invention are useful for the treatment of mammalian infertility.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2013Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: MERCK SERONO SAInventors: Sharad Magar, Andreas Goutopoulos, Yihua Liao, Matthias Schwarz, Russell J. Thomas
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Patent number: 8415480Abstract: The present invention is related to thiazolidine carboxamide derivatives of formula (II) for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of preterm labor, premature birth, dysmenorrhea and for stopping labor prior to cesarean delivery.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2008Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Merck Serono SAInventors: Patrick Naxos Page, Catherine Jorand-Lebrun, Anna Quattropani, Vincent Pomel, Matthias Schwarz, Estelle Hamelin, Russell J. Thomas
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Patent number: 8404690Abstract: The present invention is related to piperazine-2-carboxamide derivatives of formula (I) for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of preterm labor, premature birth, dysmenorrhea and for stopping labor prior to cesarean delivery. Wherein A, X, Y, R1 and R2 are as defined in the description.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2004Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Merck Serono SAInventors: Patrick Page, Catherine Jorand-Lebrun, Russell J. Thomas, Matthias Schwarz
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Patent number: 7897765Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are described herein The compounds can be used, for example, to modulate growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHS-R). In some instances, the compounds can be used to treat obesity.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2009Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Elixir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Peter Distefano, Andrew Napper, Rory Curtis, Jay Luly, Manuel A. Navia, Russell J. Thomas, Jean-Francois Pons, Jeffrey O. Saunders
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Patent number: 7855212Abstract: The present invention is related to pyridinyl acetonitriles as well as to pharmaceutical formulations containing such pyridinyl acetonitriles. Said pyridinyl acetonitriles are modulators of the protein kinase signalling pathways, particularly the one involving Glycogen Kinase Synthase 3 or JNK. The present invention is furthermore related to methods of preparing pyridinyl acetonitriles. X is a substituted or unsubstituted pyridinyl. G is an unsubstituted or substituted pyrimidinyl or triazinyl.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2004Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Merck Serono SAInventors: Matthias Schwarz, Pascale Gaillard, Jean-Pierre Gotteland, Russell J. Thomas, Patrick Page
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Patent number: 7754722Abstract: The invention provides 2-carboxamide piperazine compounds of formula I, R3.IN\?N˜?R2I(0)z-oR4I wherein R?, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in the claims and methods of treatment and pharmaceutical compositions that utilize or comprise one or more such compounds. Compounds of the invention are useful for the treatment of mammalian infertility.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2003Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Merck Serono SAInventors: Sharad Magar, Andreas Goutopoulos, Yihua Liao, Matthias Schwarz, Russell J. Thomas
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Publication number: 20090306168Abstract: Compound of formula (I) and methods of treating disorders by administering a compound of formula (I) are described herein. Examples of disorders include neoplastic disorders, fat-cell related disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, and metabolic disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2009Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: ELIXIR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: Andrew Napper, Peter DiStefano, Rory A. Curtis, Jeffrey Hixon, Thomas McDonagh, L. Julie Huber, Jonathan M. Solomon, Russell J. Thomas, Jean-Francois Pons
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Publication number: 20090264410Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are described herein The compounds can be used, for example, to modulate growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHS-R). In some instances, the compounds can be used to treat obesity.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2009Publication date: October 22, 2009Applicant: ELIXIR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: Peter Distefano, Andrew Napper, Rory Curtis, Jay Luly, Manuel A. Navia, Russell J. Thomas, Jean-Francois Pons, Jeffrey O. Saunders
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Publication number: 20090215749Abstract: The present invention is related to thiazolidine carboxamide derivatives of formula (II) for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of preterm labor, premature birth, dysmenorrhea and for stopping labor prior to cesarean delivery.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2008Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: LABORATOIRES SERONO S.A.Inventors: Patrick Naxos PAGE, Catherine Jorand-Lebrun, Anna Quattropani, Vincent Pomel, Matthias Schwarz, Estelle Hamelin, Russell J. Thomas
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Patent number: 7504506Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are described herein The compounds can be used, for example, to modulate growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHS-R). In some instances, the compounds can be used to treat obesity.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2004Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: Elixir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Peter Distefano, Andrew Napper, Rory Curtis, Jay Luly, Manuel A. Navia, Russell J. Thomas, Jean-Francois Pons, Jeffrey O. Saunders
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Patent number: 7468385Abstract: The present invention relates to triazole derivatives of formula (I) notably for use as pharmaceutically active compounds, as well as pharmaceutical formulations containing such triazole derivatives. Said triazoles are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of preterm labor, premature birth, dysmenorrhea, inappropriate secretion of vasopressin, congestive heart failure, arterial hypertension, liver cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome and ocular hypertension. In particular, the present invention is related to triazole derivatives displaying a substantial modulatory, in particular antagonistic activity, of the oxytocin and/or vasopressin receptor. More preferably, said compounds are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of disease states mediated by oxytocin and/or vasopressin. The present invention is furthermore related to novel triazole derivatives as well as to methods of their preparation.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2002Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: Laboratoires Serono SAInventors: Anna Quattropani, Matthias Schwarz, Russell J. Thomas, Thomas Coulter
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Publication number: 20080255094Abstract: The present invention is related to thiazolidine carboxamide derivatives of formula (II) for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of preterm labor, premature birth, dysmenorrhea and for stopping labor prior to cesarean delivery.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2008Publication date: October 16, 2008Applicant: LABORATOIRES SERONO S.A.Inventors: Patrick Naxos PAGE, Catherine Jorand-Lebrun, Anna Quattropani, Vincent Pomel, Matthias Schwarz, Estelle Hamelin, Russell J. Thomas
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Publication number: 20080167318Abstract: The present invention is related to pyrrolidine derivatives of formula I. Said compounds are preferably for use as pharmaceutically active compounds. Specifically, pyrrolidine derivatives of formula I are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of premature labor, premature birth and dysmenorrhea. In particular, the present invention is related to pyrrolidine derivatives displaying a substantial modulatory, notably an antagonist activity of the oxytocin receptor. More preferably, said compounds are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of disease states mediated by oxytocin, including premature labor, premature birth and dysmenorrhea. The present invention is furthermore related to novel pyrrolidine derivatives as well as to methods of their preparation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: APPLIED RESEARCH SYSTEM ARS HOLDING N.V.Inventors: Serge Halazy, Anna Quattropani, Alexander Scheer, Matthias Schwarz, Russell J. Thomas, Anthony Baxter
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Patent number: 7211601Abstract: The present invention is related to pyrrolidine derivatives of formula (I). Said compounds are preferably for use as pharmaceutically active compounds. Specifically, pyrrolidine derivatives of formula (I) are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of premature labor, premature birth and dysmenorrhea. In particular, the present invention is related to pyrrolidine derivatives displaying a substantial modulatory, notably an antagonist activity of the oxytocin receptor. More preferably, said compounds are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of disease states mediated by oxytocin, including premature labor, premature birth and dysmenorrhea.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2001Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Applied Research Systems Ars Holding N.V.Inventors: Serge Halazy, Anna Quattropani, Alexander Scheer, Matthias Schwarz, Russell J Thomas, Anthony Baxter
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Patent number: 7115639Abstract: The present invention is related to pyrrolidine oxadiazole and thiadiazole derivatives for use as pharmaceutically active compounds, as well as pharmaceutical formulations containing such pyrrolidine oxadiazole derivatives. Said pyrrolidine derivatives are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of preterm labor, premature birth and dysmenorrhea. In particular, the present invention is related to pyrrolidine derivatives displaying a substantial modulatory, notably an antagonist activity of the oxytocin receptor. More preferably, said compounds are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of disease states mediated by oxytocin, including preterm labor, premature birth and dysmenorrhea. The present invention is furthermore related to novel pyrrolidine derivatives as well as to methods of their preparation.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2002Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: Applied Research Systems ARS Holding N.V.Inventors: Matthias Schwarz, Anna Quattropani, Patrick Page, Russell J. Thomas, Vincent Pomel