Patents by Inventor Scott E. Zook

Scott E. Zook 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: 10851104
    Abstract: Provided herein are salts of (S)-2-amino-3-methyl-butyric acid (2R,3R,11bR)-3-isobutyl-9,10-dimethoxy-1,3,4,6,7,11b-hexahydro-2H-pyrido[2,1-a]-isoquinolin-2-yl ester in amorphous and crystalline forms, and processes of preparation, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Also provided are methods of their use for treating, preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of neurological disorders and diseases including hyperkinetic movement disorders or diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin McGee, Scott E. Zook, Andrew Carr, Thierry Bonnaud, Bin-Feng Li
  • Patent number: 10851103
    Abstract: Provided herein are salts of (S)-2-amino-3-methyl-butyric acid (2R,3R,11bR)-3-isobutyl-9,10-dimethoxy-1,3,4,6,7,11b-hexahydro-2H-pyrido[2,1-a]isoquinolin-2-yl ester in amorphous and crystalline forms, and processes of preparation, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Also provided are methods of their use for treating, preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of neurological disorders and diseases including hyperkinetic movement disorders or diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin McGee, Scott E. Zook, Andrew Carr, Thierry Bonnaud, Bin-Feng Li
  • Patent number: 10844058
    Abstract: Provided herein are salts of (S)-2-amino-3-methyl-butyric acid (2R,3R,11bR)-3-isobutyl-9,10-dimethoxy-1,3,4,6,7,11b-hexahydro-2H-pyrido[2,l-a]isoquinolin-2-yl ester in amorphous and crystalline forms, and processes of preparation, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Also provided are methods of their use for treating, preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of neurological disorders and diseases including hyperkinetic movement disorders or diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin McGee, Scott E. Zook, Andrew Carr, Thierry Bonnaud, Bin-Feng Li
  • Publication number: 20200339576
    Abstract: Provided herein are salts of (S)-2-amino-3-methyl-butyric acid (2R,3R,11bR)-3-isobutyl-9,10-dimethoxy-1,3,4,6,7,11b-hexahydro-2H-pyrido[2,1-a]isoquinolin-2-yl ester in amorphous and crystalline forms, and processes of preparation, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Also provided are methods of their use for treating, preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of neurological disorders and diseases including hyperkinetic movement disorders or diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin McGee, Scott E. Zook, Andrew Carr, Thierry Bonnaud
  • Publication number: 20200339575
    Abstract: Provided herein are salts of (S)-2-amino-3-methyl-butyric acid (2R,3R,11bR)-3-isobutyl-9,10-dimethoxy-1,3,4,6,7,11b-hexahydro-2H-pyrido[2,1-a]isoquinolin-2-yl ester in amorphous and crystalline forms, and processes of preparation, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Also provided are methods of their use for treating, preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of neurological disorders and diseases including hyperkinetic movement disorders or diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin McGee, Scott E. Zook, Andrew Carr, Thierry Bonnaud
  • Publication number: 20200339574
    Abstract: Provided herein are salts of (S)-2-amino-3-methyl-butyric acid (2R,3R,11bR)-3-isobutyl-9,10-dimethoxy-1,3,4,6,7,11b-hexahydro-2H-pyrido[2,1-a]isoquinolin-2-yl ester in amorphous and crystalline forms, and processes of preparation, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Also provided are methods of their use for treating, preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of neurological disorders and diseases including hyperkinetic movement disorders or diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin McGee, Scott E. Zook, Andrew Carr, Thierry Bonnaud
  • Patent number: 7459458
    Abstract: Polymorph Form III of N-methyl-N-(3-{3-[2-thienylcarbonyl]-pyrazol-[1,5-?]-pyrimidin-7-yl}phenyl)acetamide, and use thereof as a sedative-hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and/or skeletal muscle relaxant agent. Related compositions and methods are also disclosed, particularly with regard to treatment of insomnia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott E. Zook, Donald Hettinger, Henry R. DuBois, III
  • Publication number: 20080132700
    Abstract: A novel hydrate form of N-methyl-N-(3-{3-[2-thienylcarbonyl]-pyrazol-[1,5-?]-pyrimidin-7-yl}phenyl)acetamide (“Compound No. 1”) and processes related to the use thereof in the synthesis of a polymorphic form of Compound No. 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Scott E. Zook, Donald Hettinger
  • Patent number: 7304069
    Abstract: A novel hydrate form of N-methyl-N-(3-{3-[2-thienylcarbonyl]-pyrazol-[1,5-?]-pyrimidin-7-yl}phenyl)acetamide (“Compound No. 1”) and processes related to the use thereof in the synthesis of a polymorphic form of Compound No. 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott E Zook, Donald Hettinger
  • Patent number: 6903106
    Abstract: Polymorph Form III of N-methyl-N-(3-{3-[2-thienylcarbonyl]-pyrazol-[1,5-?]-pyrimidin-7-yl}phenyl)acetamide, and use thereof as a sedative-hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and/or skeletal muscle relaxant agent. Related compositions and methods are also disclosed, particularly with regard to treatment of insomnia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott E. Zook, Donald Hettinger, Henry R. DuBois, III
  • Patent number: 6849732
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula 1: wherein: Z is O or S; V is a divalent radical which together with C* and N forms a ring having six ring atoms, where each of said ring atoms other than C* and N independently is unsubstituted or substituted by a suitable substituent, and at least one of said other ring atoms is a heteroatom selected from O, N and S, and the remainder are carbon atoms; and Ar is an aryl or heteroaryl group; and pharmaceutically acceptable prodrugs, salts and solvates thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutically acceptable prodrugs, salts and solvates of these compounds. The invention also relates to methods of inhibiting the activity of metalloproteinases by administering a compound of the formula I or a prodrug, salt or solvate thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising an effective amount of these compounds, prodrugs, salts, and solvates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Agouron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott E. Zook, Raymond Dagnino, Jr., Michael E. Deason, Steven L. Bender, Michael J. Melnick
  • Publication number: 20040116446
    Abstract: Polymorph Form III of N-methyl-N-(3-{3-[2-thienylcarbonyl]-pyrazol-[1,5-&agr;]-pyrimidin-7-yl}phenyl)acetamide, and use thereof as a sedative-hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and/or skeletal muscle relaxant agent. Related compositions and methods are also disclosed, particularly with regard to treatment of insomnia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Applicant: Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott E. Zook, Donald Hettinger, Henry R. DuBois
  • Publication number: 20030130506
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula 1: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Applicant: Agouron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott E. Zook, Raymond Dagnino, Michael E. Deason, Steven L. Bender, Michael J. Melnick
  • Publication number: 20030023092
    Abstract: Methods for the preparation of chemical intermediates in the synthesis of HIV-protease inhibitors related to and including nelfinavir mesylate are disclosed. The method of this invention comprises converting tetrohydran derivatives into oxazolines to provide key reaction intermediates for the preparation of nelfinavir. Also disclosed is a method for the preparation of a chiral amino alcohol from an epoxy-tetrahydrofuran.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2002
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventors: Bennett C. Borer, Scott E. Zook, Juliette K. Busse
  • Patent number: 6500948
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula 1: wherein: Z is O or S; V is a divalent radical which together with C* and N forms a ring having six ring atoms, where each of said ring atoms other than C* and N independently is unsubstituted or substituted by a suitable substituent, and at least one of said other ring atoms is a heteroatom selected from O, N and S, and the remainder are carbon atoms; and Ar is an aryl or heteroaryl group; and pharmaceutically acceptable prodrugs, salts and solvates thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutically acceptable prodrugs, salts and solvates of these compounds. The invention also relates to methods of inhibiting the activity of metalloproteinases by administering a compound of the formula I or a prodrug, salt of solvate thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising an effective amount of these compounds, prodrugs, salts, and solvates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Agouron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott E. Zook, Raymond Dagnino, Jr., Michael E. Deason, Steven L. Bender, Michael J. Melnick
  • Patent number: 6472534
    Abstract: Methods for the preparation of chemical intermediates in the synthesis of HIV-protease inhibitors related to and including nelfinavir mesylate are disclosed. The method of this invention comprises converting tetrohydran derivatives into oxazolines to provide key reaction intermediates for the preparation of nelfinavir. Also disclosed is a method for the preparation of a chiral amino alcohol from an epoxy-tetrahydrofuran.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Agouron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Bennett C. Borer, Scott E. Zook, Juliette K. Busse
  • Patent number: 6403799
    Abstract: Methods for the preparation of chemical intermediates in the synthesis of HIV-protease inhibitors related to and including nelfinavir mesylate are disclosed. The method of this invention comprises converting tetrohydran derivatives into oxazolines to provide key reaction intermediates for the preparation of nelfinavir. Also disclosed is a method for the preparation of a chiral amino alcohol from an epoxy-tetrahydrofuran.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: Agouron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Bennett C. Borer, Scott E. Zook, Juliette K. Busse
  • Publication number: 20020038033
    Abstract: Methods for the preparation of chemical intermediates in the synthesis of HIV-protease inhibitors related to and including nelfinavir mesylate are disclosed. The method of this invention comprises converting tetrohydran derivatives into oxazolines to provide key reaction intermediates for the preparation of nelfinavir. Also disclosed is a method for the preparation of a chiral amino alcohol from an epoxy-tetrahydrofuran.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2001
    Publication date: March 28, 2002
    Inventors: Bennett C. Borer, Scott E. Zook, Juliette K. Busse
  • Patent number: 6153757
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (1) ##STR1## wherein: Z is O or S; V is a divalent radical which together with C* and N forms a ring having six ring atoms, where each of said ring atoms other than C* and N independently is unsubstituted or substituted by a suitable substituent, and at least one of said other ring atoms is a heteroatom selected from O, N and S, and the remainder is carbon atoms; and Ar is an aryl or heteroaryl group; and pharmaceutically acceptable prodrugs, salts and solvates thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutically acceptable prodrugs, salts and solvates of these compounds. The invention also relates to methods of inhibiting the activity of metalloproteinases by administering a compound of formula (1) or a prodrug, salt or solvate thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising an effective amount of these compounds, prodrugs, salts, and solvates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Agouron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott E. Zook, Raymond Dagnino, Jr., Michael E. Deason, Steven L. Bender, Michael J. Melnick