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).

  • Patent number: 8946227
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Merck Serono SA
    Inventors: Sharad Magar, Andreas Goutopoulos, Yihua Liao, Matthias Schwarz, Russell J. Thomas
  • Patent number: 8486990
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20130143893
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: MERCK SERONO SA
    Inventors: Sharad Magar, Andreas Goutopoulos, Yihua Liao, Matthias Schwarz, Russell J. Thomas
  • Patent number: 8415480
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Serono SA
    Inventors: Patrick Naxos Page, Catherine Jorand-Lebrun, Anna Quattropani, Vincent Pomel, Matthias Schwarz, Estelle Hamelin, Russell J. Thomas
  • Patent number: 8404690
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Serono SA
    Inventors: Patrick Page, Catherine Jorand-Lebrun, Russell J. Thomas, Matthias Schwarz
  • Patent number: 7897765
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Elixir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Distefano, Andrew Napper, Rory Curtis, Jay Luly, Manuel A. Navia, Russell J. Thomas, Jean-Francois Pons, Jeffrey O. Saunders
  • Patent number: 7855212
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Merck Serono SA
    Inventors: Matthias Schwarz, Pascale Gaillard, Jean-Pierre Gotteland, Russell J. Thomas, Patrick Page
  • Patent number: 7754722
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Merck Serono SA
    Inventors: Sharad Magar, Andreas Goutopoulos, Yihua Liao, Matthias Schwarz, Russell J. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20090306168
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: 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
  • Publication number: 20090264410
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: ELIXIR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Peter Distefano, Andrew Napper, Rory Curtis, Jay Luly, Manuel A. Navia, Russell J. Thomas, Jean-Francois Pons, Jeffrey O. Saunders
  • Publication number: 20090215749
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: LABORATOIRES SERONO S.A.
    Inventors: Patrick Naxos PAGE, Catherine Jorand-Lebrun, Anna Quattropani, Vincent Pomel, Matthias Schwarz, Estelle Hamelin, Russell J. Thomas
  • Patent number: 7504506
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Elixir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Distefano, Andrew Napper, Rory Curtis, Jay Luly, Manuel A. Navia, Russell J. Thomas, Jean-Francois Pons, Jeffrey O. Saunders
  • Patent number: 7468385
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: Laboratoires Serono SA
    Inventors: Anna Quattropani, Matthias Schwarz, Russell J. Thomas, Thomas Coulter
  • Publication number: 20080255094
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: LABORATOIRES SERONO S.A.
    Inventors: Patrick Naxos PAGE, Catherine Jorand-Lebrun, Anna Quattropani, Vincent Pomel, Matthias Schwarz, Estelle Hamelin, Russell J. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20080167318
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: APPLIED RESEARCH SYSTEM ARS HOLDING N.V.
    Inventors: Serge Halazy, Anna Quattropani, Alexander Scheer, Matthias Schwarz, Russell J. Thomas, Anthony Baxter
  • Patent number: 7211601
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Applied Research Systems Ars Holding N.V.
    Inventors: Serge Halazy, Anna Quattropani, Alexander Scheer, Matthias Schwarz, Russell J Thomas, Anthony Baxter
  • Patent number: 7115639
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Applied Research Systems ARS Holding N.V.
    Inventors: Matthias Schwarz, Anna Quattropani, Patrick Page, Russell J. Thomas, Vincent Pomel