Patents by Inventor Shawn P. Walsh
Shawn P. Walsh 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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Publication number: 20240002359Abstract: The present invention is directed to 3-heteroaryl pyrrolidine and piperidine compounds which are agonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2021Publication date: January 4, 2024Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLCInventors: Stephane L. Bogen, Ping Chen, Dane James Claussen, Xianhai Huang, Michael T. Rudd, Shawn P. Walsh, Lan Wei, Dexi Yang
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Publication number: 20230018413Abstract: The present invention is directed to heteroaryl pyrrolidine and piperidine compounds which are agonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2020Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Stephane L. Bogen, Ping Chen, Dane James Clausen, Jinsong Hao, Dipannita Kalyani, Michael T. Rudd, Shawn P. Walsh, Lan Wei, Dexi Yang
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Patent number: 10766919Abstract: A class of polycyclic compounds of general formula (I), of general formula (I?), or of general formula (I?), wherein Base1, Base2, Y, Ya, Xa, Xa1, Xb, Xb1, Xc, Xc1, Xd, Xd1, R1, R1a, R2, R2a, R3, R4, R4a, R5, R6, R6a, R7, R7a, R8, and R8a are defined herein, that may be useful as inductors of type I interferon production, specifically as STING active agents, are provided. Also provided are processes for the synthesis and use of compounds.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Michael D. Altman, Brian Andresen, Wonsuk Chang, Matthew Lloyd Childers, Jared N. Cumming, Andrew Marc Haidle, Timothy J. Henderson, James P. Jewell, Rui Liang, Jongwon Lim, Hong Liu, Min Lu, Alan B. Northrup, Ryan D. Otte, Tony Siu, Benjamin Wesley Trotter, Quang T. Truong, Shawn P. Walsh, Kake Zhao
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Patent number: 10759825Abstract: A class of polycyclic compounds of general formula (I), of general formula (I?), or of general formula (I?), wherein Base1, Base2, Y, Ya, Xa, Xa1, Xb, Xb1, Xc, Xc1, Xd, Xd1, R1, R1a, R2, R2a, R3, R4, R4a, R5, R6, R6a, R7, R7a, R8, and R8a are defined herein, that may be useful as inductors of type I interferon production, specifically as STING active agents, are provided. Also provided are processes for the synthesis and use of compounds.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2018Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Michael D. Altman, Brian Andresen, Wonsuk Chang, Matthew Lloyd Childers, Jared N. Cumming, James P. Jewell, Jongwon Lim, Alan B. Northrup, Ryan D. Otte, Benjamin Wesley Trotter, Quang T. Truong, Shawn P. Walsh, Kake Zhao
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Patent number: 10604534Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides certain C5-C6-oxacyclic fused iminothiadiazine dioxide compounds bearing an ether linker, including compounds Formula (I): or a tautomer thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds and said tautomers, wherein RN, R1, R2, RA, ring A, ring C, and m are as defined herein. The novel compounds of the invention are useful as BACE inhibitors and/or for the treatment and prevention of various pathologies related thereto. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more such compounds (alone and in combination with one or more other active agents), and methods for their preparation and use, including for the possible treatment of Alzheimer's disease, are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2017Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Shawn P. Walsh, Jared N. Cumming, Xing Dai
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Patent number: 10414775Abstract: Described herein are compounds of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds of Formula I act as Cyp8b1 inhibitors and can be useful in preventing, treating or acting as a remedial agent for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: John P. Caldwell, Mary Ann Caplen, Jared N. Cumming, Kevin D. Dykstra, Alan Hruza, Claire Lankin, Derun Li, Hong Liu, Amy McCracken, Brian McKittrick, Ashwin Rao, Jayaram Tagat, Haiqun Tang, Brandon M. Taoka, Andreas Verras, Shawn P. Walsh, Wen-Lian Wu, Tianyuan Zhang
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Patent number: 10414774Abstract: Described herein are compounds of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds of Formula I act as Cyp8b1 inhibitors and can be useful in preventing, treating or acting as a remedial agent for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Jared N. Cumming, Kevin D. Dykstra, Alan Hruza, Derun Li, Hong Liu, Haiqun Tang, Brandon M. Taoka, Andreas Verras, Shawn P. Walsh, Wen-Lian Wu
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Publication number: 20190218224Abstract: Described herein are compounds of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds of Formula I act as Cyp8b1 inhibitors and can be useful in preventing, treating or acting as a remedial agent for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2017Publication date: July 18, 2019Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: John P. Caldwell, Mary Ann Caplen, Jared N. Cumming, Kevin D. Dykstra, Alan Hruza, Claire Lankin, Derun Li, Hong Liu, Amy McCracken, Brian McKittrick, Ashwin Rao, Jayaram Tagat, Haiqun Tang, Brandon M. Taoka, Andreas Verras, Shawn P. Walsh, Wen-Lian Wu, Tianyuan Zhang
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Publication number: 20190218223Abstract: Described herein are compounds of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds of Formula I act as Cyp8b1 inhibitors and can be useful in preventing, treating or acting as a remedial agent for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2017Publication date: July 18, 2019Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Jared N. Cumming, Kevin D. Dykstra, Alan Hruza, Derun Li, Hong Liu, Haiqun Tang, Brandon M. Taoka, Andreas Verras, Shawn P. Walsh, Wen-Lian Wu
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Patent number: 10351558Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula I and pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more said compounds, and methods for using said compounds for treating or preventing unstable angina, refractory angina, myocardial infarction, transient ischemic attacks, atrial fibrillation, thrombotic stroke, embolic stroke, deep vein thrombosis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, ocular build up of fibrin, and reocclusion or restenosis of recanalized vessels. The compounds are selective Factor IXa inhibitors.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2016Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Dongfang Meng, Hong Li, Meng Yang, Manuel de Lera Ruiz, Sunita V. Dewnani, Tianying Jian, Dann L. Parker, Jr., Ting Zhang, Louis-Charles Campeau, Harold B. Wood, Jiayi Xu, Richard Berger, Jane Yang Wu, Robert K. Orr, Shawn P. Walsh, Bart Harper
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Patent number: 10329291Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides certain C5-C6-carbocyclic fused iminothiazine dioxide compounds, including compounds Formula (I): and tautomers thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds and said tautomers, wherein R1, ring A, RA, m, -L1-, ring B, RB, n, q, ring C, RC, and p are as defined herein. The novel compounds of the invention are useful as BACE inhibitors and/or for the treatment and prevention of various pathologies related thereto. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more such compounds (alone and in combination with one or more other active agents), and methods for their preparation and use, including for the possible treatment of Alzheimer's disease, are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Inventors: Jack D. Scott, Timothy A. Blizzard, Shawn P. Walsh, Jared N. Cumming
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Publication number: 20190040081Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides certain C5-C6-oxacyclic fused iminothiadiazine dioxide compounds bearing an ether linker, including compounds Formula (I): or a tautomer thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds and said tautomers, wherein RN, R1, R2, RA, ring A, ring C, and m are as defined herein. The novel compounds of the invention are useful as BACE inhibitors and/or for the treatment and prevention of various pathologies related thereto. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more such compounds (alone and in combination with one or more other active agents), and methods for their preparation and use, including for the possible treatment of Alzheimer's disease, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2017Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Shawn P. Walsh, Jared N. Cumming, Xing Dai
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Publication number: 20180354943Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides certain C5-C6-carbocyclic fused iminothiazine dioxide compounds, including compounds Formula (I): and tautomers thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds and said tautomers, wherein R1, ring A, RA, m, -L1-, ring B, RB, n, q, ring C, RC, and p are as defined herein. The novel compounds of the invention are useful as BACE inhibitors and/or for the treatment and prevention of various pathologies related thereto. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more such compounds (alone and in combination with one or more other active agents), and methods for their preparation and use, including for the possible treatment of Alzheimer's disease, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2016Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Jack D. Scott, Timothy A. Blizzard, Shawn P. Walsh, Jared N. Cumming
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Patent number: 10106574Abstract: A class of polycyclic compounds of general formula (I), of general formula (I?), or of general formula (I?), wherein Base1, Base2, Y, Ya, Xa, Xa1, Xb, Xb1, Xc, Xc1, Xd, Xd1, R1, R1a, R2, R2a, R3, R4, R4a, R5, R6, R6a, R7, R7a, R8, and R8a are defined herein, that may be useful as inductors of type I interferon production, specifically as STING active agents, are provided. Also provided are processes for the synthesis and use of compounds.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2016Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Michael D. Altman, Wonsuk Chang, Jared N. Cumming, Rui Liang, Jongwon Lim, Tony Siu, Benjamin Wesley Trotter, Quang T. Truong, Shawn P. Walsh
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Patent number: 10071998Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides certain iminothiazine dioxide compounds, including compounds Formula (I): or a tautomers thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds and said tautomers, wherein R1, R2, ring A, RA, m, ring B, RB, and n are as defined herein. The novel compounds of the invention are useful as BACE inhibitors and/or for the treatment and prevention of various pathologies related thereto. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more such compounds (alone and in combination with one or more other active agents), and methods for their preparation and use, including for the possible treatment of Alzheimer's disease, are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2016Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Inventors: Wen-Lian Wu, Shuwen He, Shawn P. Walsh, Jared N. Cumming
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Publication number: 20180244712Abstract: A class of polycyclic compounds of general formula (I), of general formula (I?), or of general formula (I?), wherein Base1, Base2, Y, Ya, Xa, Xa1, Xb, Xb1, Xc, Xc1, Xd, Xd1, R1, R1a, R2, R2a, R3, R4, R4a, R5, R6, R6a, R7, R7a, R8, and R8a are defined herein, that may be useful as inductors of type I interferon production, specifically as STING active agents, are provided. Also provided are processes for the synthesis and use of compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2018Publication date: August 30, 2018Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Michael D. Altman, Brian Andresen, Wonsuk Chang, Matthew Lloyd Childers, Jared N. Cumming, Andrew Marc Haidle, Timothy J. Henderson, James P. Jewell, Rui Liang, Jongwon Lim, Hong Liu, Min Lu, Alan B. Northrup, Ryan D. Otte, Tony Siu, Benjamin Wesley Trotter, Quang T. Truong, Shawn P. Walsh, Kake Zhao
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Publication number: 20180237469Abstract: A class of polycyclic compounds of general formula (I), of general formula (I?), or of general formula (I?), wherein Base1, Base2, Y, Ya, Xa, Xa1, Xb, Xb1, Xc, Xc1, Xd, Xd1, R1, R1a, R2, R2a, R3, R4, R4a, R5, R6, R6a, R7, R7a, R8, and R8a are defined herein, that may be useful as inductors of type I interferon production, specifically as STING active agents, are provided. Also provided are processes for the synthesis and use of compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Michael D. Altman, Brian Andresen, Wonsuk Chang, Matthew Lloyd Childers, Jared N. Cumming, Andrew Marc Haidle, Timothy J. Henderson, James P. Jewell, Rui Liang, Jongwon Lim, Hong Liu, Min Lu, Alan B. Northrup, Ryan D. Otte, Tony Siu, Benjamin Wesley Trotter, Quang T. Truong, Shawn P. Walsh, Kake Zhao
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Patent number: 10000484Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I) (Formula (I)) including pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are inhibitors of the ROMK (Kir1.1) channel. The compounds may be used as diuretic and/or natriuretic agents and for the therapy and prophylaxis of medical conditions including cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, heart failure and chronic kidney disease and conditions associated with excessive salt and water retention.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2014Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Harry Chobanian, Barbara Pio, Yan Guo, Fa-Xiang Ding, Shuzhi Dong, Shawn P. Walsh, Jinlong Jiang, Dooseop Kim
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Publication number: 20180022747Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula I and pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more said compounds, and methods for using said compounds for treating or preventing unstable angina, refractory angina, myocardial infarction, transient ischemic attacks, atrial fibrillation, thrombotic stroke, embolic stroke, deep vein thrombosis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, ocular build up of fibrin, and reocclusion or restenosis of recanalized vessels. The compounds are selective Factor IXa inhibitors.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2016Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Dongfang Meng, Hong Li, Meng Yang, Manuel de Lera Ruiz, Sunita V. Dewnani, Tianying Jian, Dann L. Parker, Jr., Ting Zhang, Louis-Charles Campeau, Harold B. Wood, Jiayi Xu, Richard Berger, Jane Yang Wu, Robert K. Orr, Shawn P. Walsh, Bart Harper
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Publication number: 20170369484Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides certain iminothiazine dioxide compounds, including compounds Formula (I): or a tautomers thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds and said tautomers, wherein R1, R2, ring A, RA, m, ring B, RB, and n are as defined herein. The novel compounds of the invention are useful as BACE inhibitors and/or for the treatment and prevention of various pathologies related thereto. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more such compounds (alone and in combination with one or more other active agents), and methods for their preparation and use, including for the possible treatment of Alzheimer's disease, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Wen-Lian Wu, Shuwen He, Shawn P. Walsh, Jared N. Cumming