Patents by Inventor Stephen S. Palmer

Stephen S. Palmer 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: 20250161269
    Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions for melatonin receptor agonists for use in tissues outside of the CNS. Also described herein are methods for using the pharmaceutical compositions described herein for improving menopausal systems and for modulating the symptoms of and improving reproductive outcomes in polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, chemotherapy-induced ovarian dysfunction, and inflammatory and metabolic conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2025
    Publication date: May 22, 2025
    Inventors: Caterina CLEMENTI, Piraye Yurttas BEIM, Stephen S. PALMER, Karen Hunter COHN
  • Publication number: 20220402929
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrazole compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, useful as positive allosteric modulators of follicle stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Henry Yu, Changhe Qi, Paul Tempest, Selvaraj G. Nataraja, Stephen S. Palmer
  • Patent number: 10941152
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrazole compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, useful as positive allosteric modulators of follicle stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: ARES TRADING S.A.
    Inventors: Henry Yu, Changhe Qi, Paul Tempest, Selvaraj G. Nataraja, Stephen S. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20190135823
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrazole compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, useful as positive allosteric modulators of follicle stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Henry Yu, Changhe Qi, Paul Tempest, Selvaraj G. Nataraja, Stephen S. Palmer
  • Patent number: 10208055
    Abstract: Disclosed are pyrazole compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof. The compounds and the compositions can be used for positive allosteric modulators of follicle stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: TOCOPHERX, INC.
    Inventors: Henry Yu, Changhe Qi, Paul Tempest, Selvaraj G. Nataraja, Stephen S. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20170253605
    Abstract: Disclosed are pyrazole compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof. The compounds and the compositions can be used for positive allosteric modulators of follicle stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: TOCOPHERX, INC.
    Inventors: Henry Yu, Changhe Qi, Paul Tempest, Selvaraj G. Nataraja, Stephen S. Palmer
  • Patent number: 8658640
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of treating and/or preventing endometriosis comprising administering a JNK inhibitor. The JNK inhibitor can also be administered combined with a hormonal suppressor. The invention further relates to the treatment of endometriosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Serono SA
    Inventors: Stephen S. Palmer, Selvaraj Nataraja
  • Patent number: 8592414
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of treating and/or preventing endometriosis comprising administering a JNK inhibitor. The JNK inhibitor can also be administered combined with a hormonal suppressor. The invention further relates to the treatment of endometriosis-related infertility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Serono, S.A.
    Inventors: Stephen S. Palmer, Selvaraj Nataraja
  • Publication number: 20130281447
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of treating and/or preventing endometriosis comprising administering a JNK inhibitor. The JNK inhibitor can also be administered combined with a hormonal suppressor. The invention further relates to the treatment of endometriosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Stephen S. Palmer, Selvaraj Nataraja
  • Publication number: 20130267512
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of treating and/or preventing endometriosis comprising administering a JNK inhibitor. The JNK inhibitor can also be administered combined with a hormonal suppressor. The invention further relates to the treatment of endometriosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Stephen S. Palmer, Selvaraj Nataraja
  • Patent number: 8071375
    Abstract: The use of certain IL-6-type cytokines for the in vitro maturation of mammalian oocytes is described. The in vitro matured oocytes may be used in in vitro fertilization protocols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Merck Serono SA
    Inventors: Ann M. Clark, Daniel Gustavo de Matos, Jennifer A. Jackson, Stephen S. Palmer, Cam Anh T. Tran
  • Publication number: 20100069387
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of treating and/or preventing endometriosis comprising administering an IKK inhibitor. The IKK inhibitor can also be administered combined with a hormonal suppressor. The invention further relates to the treatment of endometriosis-related infertility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventors: Stephen S. Palmer, Selvaraj Nataraja
  • Publication number: 20090176761
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of treating and/or preventing endometriosis comprising administering a JNK inhibitor. The JNK inhibitor can also be administered combined with a hormonal suppressor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2006
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: LABORATORIES SERONO SA
    Inventors: Stephen S. Palmer, Selvaraj Nataraja
  • Publication number: 20080213889
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of increasing oocyte production in a mammal. More specifically, the specification describes methods and compositions for inducing follicular maturation using a PDE inhibitor. The inhibitor may be used alone at high doses. Alternatively, the follicular maturation is achieved by combining a low dose of FSH with the PDE inhibitor treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Stephen S. Palmer, Sean D. McKenna, Stephen J. Arkinstall, Aliza Eshkol, Michael C. MacNamee
  • Patent number: 7153824
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of increasing oocyte production in a mammal. More specifically, the specification describes methods and compositions for inducing follicular maturation using a PDE inhibitor. The inhibitor may be used alone at high doses. Alternatively, the follicular maturation is achieved by combining a low dose of FSH with the PDE inhibitor treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Applied Research Systems ARS Holding N.V.
    Inventors: Stephen S. Palmer, Sean D. McKenna, Stephen J. Arkinstall, Aliza Eshkol, Michael C. MacNamee
  • Publication number: 20040259792
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of increasing oocyte production in a mammal. More specifically, the specification describes methods and compositions for inducing follicular maturation using a PDE inhibitor. The inhibitor may be used alone at high doses. Alternatively, the follicular maturation is achieved by combining a low dose of FSH with the PDE inhibitor treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: Stephen S. Palmer, Sean D. McKenna, Stephen J. Arkinstall, Aliza Eshkol, Michael C. MacNamee
  • Publication number: 20040092505
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a series of novel substituted aminoalkylamide derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of reproductive disorders and affective conditions. Further, the compounds of the invention are antagonists of follicle stimulating hormone, a hormone associated with the human reproductive system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: Steven J. Coats, Louis J. Fitzpatrick, Dennis J. Hlasta, Carolina L. Lanter, Mark J. Macielag, Ke Pan, Ralph A. Rivero, Stephen S. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20030195153
    Abstract: This invention provides methods of treating a subject suffering from a leiomyoma which comprise administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an agent, or alternatively a plurality of agents, which inhibit specific metalloproteinases. This invention further provides diagnostic methods of determining whether a tumor in a subject is a leiomyoma. This invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions and kits for practicing the instant methods. Finally, this invention provides a method of determining whether an agent specifically inhibits certain metalloproteinases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: Stephen S. Palmer, Romana A. Nowak
  • Patent number: 6583179
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a series of novel substituted aminoalkylamide derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of reproductive disorders and affective conditions. Further, the compounds of the invention are antagonists of follicle stimulating hormone, a hormone associated with the human reproductive system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Coats, Louis J. Fitzpatrick, Dennis J. Hlasta, Carolina L. Lanter, Mark J. Macielag, Ke Pan, Ralph A. Rivero, Stephen S. Palmer
  • Patent number: 6583167
    Abstract: This invention provides methods of treating a subject suffering from a leiomyoma which comprise administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an agent, or alternatively a plurality of agents, which inhibit specific metalloproteinases. This invention further provides diagnostic methods of determining whether a tumor in a subject is a leiomyoma. This invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions and kits for practicing the instant methods. Finally, this invention provides a method of determining whether an agent specifically inhibits certain metalloproteinases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen S. Palmer, Romana A. Nowak