Patents by Inventor Soon Hyung Woo

Soon Hyung Woo 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).

  • Publication number: 20210101863
    Abstract: Chemical syntheses and medical uses of novel inhibitors of the uptake of monoamine neurotransmitters and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, for the treatment and/or management of psychotropic disorders, anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, hot flashes, senile dementia, migraine, hepatopulmonary syndrome, chronic pain, nociceptive pain, neuropathic pain, painful diabetic retinopathy, bipolar depression, obstructive sleep apnea, psychiatric disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, social phobia, social anxiety disorder, urinary incontinence, anorexia, bulimia nervosa, obesity, ischemia, head injury, calcium overload in brain cells, drug dependence, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, and/or premature ejaculation are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas G. Gant, Sepehr Sarshar, Soon Hyung Woo
  • Publication number: 20200172469
    Abstract: Chemical syntheses and medical uses of novel inhibitors of the uptake of monoamine neurotransmitters and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, for the treatment and/or management of psychotropic disorders, anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, hot flashes, senile dementia, migraine, hepatopulmonary syndrome, chronic pain, nociceptive pain, neuropathic pain, painful diabetic retinopathy, bipolar depression, obstructive sleep apnea, psychiatric disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, social phobia, social anxiety disorder, urinary incontinence, anorexia, bulimia nervosa, obesity, ischemia, head injury, calcium overload in brain cells, drug dependence, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, and/or premature ejaculation are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas G. Gant, Sepehr Sarshar, Soon Hyung Woo
  • Patent number: 10421710
    Abstract: Chemical syntheses and medical uses of novel inhibitors of the uptake of monoamine neurotransmitters and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, for the treatment and/or management of psychotropic disorders, anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, hot flashes, senile dementia, migraine, hepatopulmonary syndrome, chronic pain, nociceptive pain, neuropathic pain, painful diabetic retinopathy, bipolar depression, obstructive sleep apnea, psychiatric disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, social phobia, social anxiety disorder, urinary incontinence, anorexia, bulimia nervosa, obesity, ischemia, head injury, calcium overload in brain cells, drug dependence, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, and/or premature ejaculation are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: AUSPEX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas G. Gant, Sepehr Sarshar, Soon Hyung Woo
  • Publication number: 20150152042
    Abstract: Chemical syntheses and medical uses of novel inhibitors of the uptake of monoamine neurotransmitters and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, for the treatment and/or management of psychotropic disorders, anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, hot flashes, senile dementia, migraine, hepatopulmonary syndrome, chronic pain, nociceptive pain, neuropathic pain, painful diabetic retinopathy, bipolar depression, obstructive sleep apnea, psychiatric disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, social phobia, social anxiety disorder, urinary incontinence, anorexia, bulimia nervosa, obesity, ischemia, head injury, calcium overload in brain cells, drug dependence, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, and/or premature ejaculation are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas G. GANT, Sepehr SARSHAR, Soon Hyung WOO
  • Publication number: 20140221478
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds that are inhibitors of cysteine proteases, in particular, cathepsins B, K, L, F, and S, and are therefore useful in treating diseases mediated by these proteases. The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and processes for preparing them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: ViroBay, Inc.
    Inventors: John O. Link, Craig J. Mossman, Jie Liu, Soon Hyung Woo
  • Patent number: 8748649
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds that are inhibitors of cysteine proteases, in particular, cathepsins B, K, L, F, and S, and are therefore useful in treating diseases mediated by these proteases. The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and processes for preparing them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Virobay, Inc.
    Inventors: John O. Link, Craig J. Mossman, Jie Liu, Soon Hyung Woo
  • Publication number: 20140018421
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds that are inhibitors of cysteine proteases, in particular, cathepsins B, K, L, F, and S, and are therefore useful in treating diseases mediated by these proteases. The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and processes for preparing them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: ViroBay, Inc.
    Inventors: John O. Link, Craig J. Mossman, Jie Liu, Soon Hyung Woo
  • Patent number: 8367732
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds that are inhibitors of cysteine proteases, in particular, cathepsins B, K, L, F, and S, and are therefore useful in treating diseases mediated by these proteases. The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and processes for preparing them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Virobay, Inc.
    Inventors: John O. Link, Craig J. Mossman, Jie Liu, Soon Hyung Woo
  • Publication number: 20110172310
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds that are inhibitors of cysteine proteases, in particular, cathepsins B, K, L, F, and S, and are therefore useful in treating diseases mediated by these proteases. The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and processes for preparing them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: ViroBay, Inc.
    Inventors: John O. Link, Craig J. Mossman, Jie Liu, Soon Hyung Woo
  • Patent number: 7893112
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds that are inhibitors of cysteine proteases, in particular, cathepsins B, K, L, F, and S, and are therefore useful in treating diseases mediated by these proteases. The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and processes for preparing them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Virobay, Inc.
    Inventors: John O. Link, Craig J. Mossman, Jie Liu, Soon Hyung Woo
  • Patent number: 7868204
    Abstract: The invention relates to the inhibition of histone deacetylase. The invention provides compounds and methods for inhibiting histone deacetylase enzymatic activity. The invention also provides compositions and methods for treating cell proliferative diseases and conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: MethylGene Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Delorme, Soon Hyung Woo, Arkadii Vaisburg, Oscar Moradei, Silvana Leit, Stephane Raeppel, Sylvie Frechette, Giliane Bouchain
  • Patent number: 7838520
    Abstract: The invention relates to the inhibition of histone deacetylase. The invention provides compounds and methods for inhibiting histone deacetylase enzymatic activity. The invention also provides compositions and methods for treating cell proliferative diseases and conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: MethylGene, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Delorme, Soon Hyung Woo, Arkadii Vaisburg, Oscar Moradei, Silvana Leit, Stephane Raeppel, Sylvie Frechette, Giliane Bouchain, Zhihong Zhou
  • Patent number: 7781487
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds that are inhibitors of cysteine proteases, in particular, cathepsins B, K, L, F, and S, and are therefore useful in treating diseases mediated by these proteases. The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and processes for preparing them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: ViroBay, Inc.
    Inventors: John O. Link, Craig J. Mossman, Jie Liu, Soon Hyung Woo
  • Patent number: 7595343
    Abstract: The invention relates to the inhibition of histone deacetylase. The invention provides compounds and methods for inhibiting histone deacetylase enzymatic activity. The invention also provides compositions and methods for treating cell proliferative diseases and conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: MethylGene, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Delorme, Soon Hyung Woo, Arkadii Vaisburg, Oscar Moradei, Silvana Leit, Stephane Raeppel, Sylvie Frechette, Giliane Bouchain
  • Publication number: 20090181971
    Abstract: The invention relates to the inhibition of histone deacetylase. The invention provides compounds and methods for inhibiting histone deacetylase enzymatic activity. The invention also provides compositions and methods for treating cell proliferative diseases and conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2007
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: Daniel Delorme, Soon Hyung Woo, Arkadii Vaisburg
  • Publication number: 20080234257
    Abstract: Chemical syntheses and medical uses of novel inhibitors of the uptake of monoamine neurotransmitters and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, for the treatment and/or management of psychotropic disorders, anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, hot flashes, senile dementia, migraine, hepatopulmonary syndrome, chronic pain, nociceptive pain, neuropathic pain, painful diabetic retinopathy, bipolar depression, obstructive sleep apnea, psychiatric disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, social phobia, social anxiety disorder, urinary incontinence, anorexia, bulimia nervosa, obesity, ischemia, head injury, calcium overload in brain cells, drug dependence, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, and/or premature ejaculation are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: AUSPEX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas G. Gant, Sepehr Sarshar, Soon Hyung Woo
  • Publication number: 20070276042
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to modulators of cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, the chemical synthesis thereof, and the medical use of such compounds for the treatment and/or management of the severity and duration of non-specific pain, tension-type pain, headache, migraine, lower back pain, sciatica, dental pain, muscular pain, pain associated with acute soft tissue injuries, bursitis, tendonitis, lumbago, periarthritis, tennis elbow, sprains, strains, muscular problems associated with sports injuries, muscular problems associated with accidents, period pain, primary dysmenorrhoea, acute sore throat pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, any disorder requiring analgesic response, any disorder requiring anti-inflammatory response, any disorder requiring antipyretic response, any conditions mediated by cyclooxygenase, cystic fibrosis, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and/or conditions mediated by levels of ?-amyloid are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Applicant: Auspex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas G. Gant, Sepehr Sarshar, Soon Hyung Woo
  • Patent number: 7288567
    Abstract: The invention relates to the inhibition of histone deacetylase. The invention provides compounds and methods for inhibiting histone deacetylase enzymatic activity. The invention also provides compositions and methods for treating cell proliferative diseases and conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Methylgene Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Delorme, Soon Hyung Woo, Arkadii Vaisburg
  • Publication number: 20050288282
    Abstract: The invention relates to the inhibition of histone deacetylase. The invention provides compounds and methods for inhibiting histone deacetylase enzymatic activity. The invention also provides compositions and methods for treating cell proliferative diseases and conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2005
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventors: Daniel Delorme, Soon Hyung Woo, Arkadii Vaisburg, Oscar Moradei, Silvana Leit, Stephane Raeppel, Sylvie Frechette, Giliane Bouchain
  • Publication number: 20040106599
    Abstract: The invention relates to the inhibition of histone deacetylase. The invention provides compounds and methods for inhibiting histone deacetylase enzymatic activity. The invention also provides compositions and methods for treating cell proliferative diseases and conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2002
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventors: Daniel Delorme, Soon Hyung Woo, Arkadii Vaisburg, Oscar Moradei, Silvana Leit, Stephane Raeppel, Sylvie Frechette, Giliane Bouchain