Patents by Inventor Susan Boyce
Susan Boyce 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: 20220363675Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the general formula (I), with Het-2 being an optionally substituted bicyclic heteroaryl of the formula pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and the use thereof as medicaments, in particular for the use as ferroportin inhibitors, more particularly for the use in the prophylaxis and/or treatment of diseases caused by a lack of hepcidin or iron metabolism disorders, such as particularly iron overload states such as in particular thalassemia and hemochromatosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2021Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Franz Dürrenberger, Michael Burgert, Susanna Burckhardt, Wilm Buhr, Aris Kalogerakis, Stefan Reim, Vania Manolova, Susan Boyce, Christopher John Yarnold, Paula Pena, Jon Shepherd, Cristina Lecci, Richard Jarjes-Pike, John Scott
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Patent number: 11066399Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the general formula (I), with Het-2 being an optionally substituted bicyclic heteroaryl of the formula pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and the use thereof as medicaments, in particular for the use as ferroportin inhibitors, more particularly for the use in the prophylaxis and/or treatment of diseases caused by a lack of hepcidin or iron metabolism disorders, such as particularly iron overload states such as in particular thalassemia and hemochromatosis.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2020Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Vifor (International) AGInventors: Franz Dürrenberger, Michael Burgert, Susanna Burckhardt, Wilm Buhr, Aris Kalogerakis, Stefan Reim, Vania Manolova, Susan Boyce, Christopher John Yarnold, Paula Pena, Jon Shepherd, Cristina Lecci, Richard Jarjes-Pike, John Scott
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Publication number: 20210139472Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the general formula (I), with Het-2 being an optionally substituted bicyclic heteroaryl of the formula pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and the use thereof as medicaments, in particular for the use as ferroportin inhibitors, more particularly for the use in the prophylaxis and/or treatment of diseases caused by a lack of hepcidin or iron metabolism disorders, such as particularly iron overload states such as in particular thalassemia and hemochromatosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2020Publication date: May 13, 2021Applicant: Vifor (International) AGInventors: Franz Dürrenberger, Michael Burgert, Susanna Burckhardt, Wilm Buhr, Aris Kalogerakis, Stefan Reim, Vania Manolova, Susan Boyce, Christopher John Yarnold, Paula Pena, Jon Shepard, Cristina Lecci, Richard Jarjes-Pike, John Scott
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Patent number: 11001579Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the general formula (I), with Het-2 being an optionally substituted bicyclic heteroaryl of the formula pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and the use thereof as medicaments, in particular for the use as ferroportin inhibitors, more particularly for the use in the prophylaxis and/or treatment of diseases caused by a lack of hepcidin or iron metabolism disorders, such as particularly iron overload states such as in particular thalassemia and hemochromatosis.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2019Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: Vifor (International) AGInventors: Franz Dürrenberger, Michael Burgert, Susanna Burckhardt, Wilm Buhr, Aris Kalogerakis, Stefan Reim, Vania Manolova, Susan Boyce, Christopher John Yarnold, Paula Pena, Jon Shepherd, Cristina Lecci, Richard Jarjes-Pike, John Scott
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Patent number: 10738041Abstract: The invention relates to novel ferroportin inhibitors of the general formula (I) pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and the use thereof as medicaments, in particular for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of diseases caused by a lack of hepcidin or iron metabolism disorders, such as particularly iron overload states such as in particular thalassemia and hemochromatosis.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2016Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Vifor (International) AGInventors: Franz Dürrenberger, Wilm Buhr, Susanna Burckhardt, Michael Burgert, Aris Kalogerakis, Stefan Reim, Vania Manolova, Susan Boyce, Christopher John Yarnold, Paula Pena, Jon Shepherd, Cristina Lecci, Richard Jarjes-Pike, John Scott
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Publication number: 20190345151Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the general formula (I), with Het-2 being an optionally substituted bicyclic heteroaryl of the formula pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and the use thereof as medicaments, in particular for the use as ferroportin inhibitors, more particularly for the use in the prophylaxis and/or treatment of diseases caused by a lack of hepcidin or iron metabolism disorders, such as particularly iron overload states such as in particular thalassemia and hemochromatosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: Franz Dürrenberger, Michael Burgert, Susanna Burckhardt, Wilm Buhr, Aris Kalogerakis, Stefan Reim, Vania Manolova, Susan Boyce, Christopher John Yarnold, Paula Pena, Jon Shepherd, Cristina Lecci, Richard Jarjes-Pike, John Scott
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Patent number: 10364239Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the general formula (A-I), with Het-2 being an optionally substituted bicyclic heteroaryl of the formula (AA) pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and the use thereof as medicaments, in particular for the use as ferroportin inhibitors, more particularly for the use in the prophylaxis and/or treatment of diseases caused by a lack of hepcidin or iron metabolism disorders, such as particularly iron overload states such as in particular thalassemia and hemochromatosis.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2016Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Vifor (International) AGInventors: Franz Dürrenberger, Michael Burgert, Susanna Burckhardt, Wilm Buhr, Aris Kalogerakis, Stefan Reim, Vania Manolova, Susan Boyce, Christopher John Yarnold, Paula Pena, Jon Shepherd, Cristina Lecci, Richard Jarjes-Pike, John Scott
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Publication number: 20180319783Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the general formula (A-I), with Het-2 being an optionally substituted bicyclic heteroaryl of the formula (AA) pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and the use thereof as medicaments, in particular for the use as ferroportin inhibitors, more particularly for the use in the prophylaxis and/or treatment of diseases caused by a lack of hepcidin or iron metabolism disorders, such as particularly iron overload states such as in particular thalassemia and hemochromatosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2016Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: Franz Dürrenberger, Michael Burgert, Susanna Burckhardt, Wilm Buhr, Aris Kalogerakis, Stefan Reim, Vania Manolova, Susan Boyce, Christopher John Yarnold, Paula Pena, Jon Shepherd, Cristina Lecci, Richard Jarjes-Pike, John Scott
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Publication number: 20180297991Abstract: The invention relates to novel ferroportin inhibitors of the general formula (I) pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and the use thereof as medicaments, in particular for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of diseases caused by a lack of hepcidin or iron metabolism disorders, such as particularly iron overload states such as in particular thalassemia and hemochromatosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Franz Dürrenberger, Wilm Buhr, Susanna Burckhardt, Michael Burgert, Aris Kalogerakis, Stefan Reim, Vania Manolova, Susan Boyce, Christopher John Yarnold, Paula Pena, Jon Shepherd, Cristina Lecci, Richard Jarjes-Pike, John Scott
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Patent number: 9102688Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hepcidin antagonists, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and the use thereof as medicaments for the use in the treatment of iron metabolism disorders, such as, in particular, iron deficiency diseases and anemias, in particular anemias in connection with chronic inflammatory diseases.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2014Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Vifor (International) AGInventors: Wilm Buhr, Susanna Burckhardt, Franz Dürrenberger, Felix Funk, Peter O. Geisser, Vincent A. Corden, Stephen M. Courtney, Graham Dawson, Tara Davenport, Mark Slack, Mark P. Ridgill, Christopher J. Yarnold, Susan Boyce, Albertus A. Ellenbroek
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Publication number: 20140364424Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hepcidin antagonists, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and the use thereof as medicaments for the use in the treatment of iron metabolism disorders, such as, in particular, iron deficiency diseases and anemias, in particular anemias in connection with chronic inflammatory diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Wilm Buhr, Susanna Burckhardt, Franz Dürrenberger, Felix Funk, Peter O. Geisser, Vincent A. Corden, Stephen M. Courtney, Graham Dawson, Tara Davenport, Mark Slack, Mark P. Ridgill, Christopher J. Yarnold, Susan Boyce, Albertus A. Ellenbroek
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Publication number: 20120214803Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hepcidin antagonists, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and the use thereof as medicaments for the use in the treatment of iron metabolism disorders, such as, in particular, iron deficiency diseases and anemias, in particular anemias in connection with chronic inflammatory diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: VIFOR (INTERNATIONAL) AGInventors: Wilm Buhr, Susanna Burckhardt, Franz Dürrenberger, Felix Funk, Peter O. Geisser, Vincent A. Corden, Stephen M. Courtney, Graham Dawson, Tara Davenport, Mark Slack, Mark P. Ridgill, Chrostopher J. Yarnold, Susan Boyce, Albertus A. Ellenbroek
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Patent number: 7242758Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method and system for providing automated directory assistance with minimum external or operator intervention. A directory listing request may be received from a user. The directory listing request may be recognized and a first search of a database may be conducted for the recognized directory listing request. If more than one match for the recognized directory listing request is found in the database, the user may be prompted to provide at least one of a street address and category information for the recognized directory listing request. A second search of the database may be conducted using at least one of the street address and the category information provided by the user. If a match for the recognized directory listing request is found, a directory listing may be output to the user.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2003Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: Nuance Communications, IncInventors: Amir Mane, Esther Levin, Susan Boyce
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Publication number: 20040097573Abstract: The present invention provides the use of a COX-2 inhibitior and an NK-1 receptor antagonist for the treatment or prevention of inflammatory disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Susan Boyce, Raymond George Hill, Nadia Melanie Rupniak
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Publication number: 20040093201Abstract: The invention concerns method and system for pre-processing entries in a directory listings. An automated attendant or automated directory listings assistant may use the pre-processed entries. A first directory listings including one or more fields may be received. The one or more fields may be populated with entries including one or more symbol strings. A second directory listings including one or more fields may be received. The one or more fields of the second directory listings may be populated with entries including one or symbol strings. Entries in the one or more fields of the first directory listings may be correlated with entries in the corresponding one or more fields of the second directory listings. Entries, in the one or more fields of the first directory listings, which do not correlate with entries in the corresponding one or more fields of the second directory listings may be identified.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2003Publication date: May 13, 2004Inventors: Esther Levin, Susan Boyce, Brian Helfrich, Amir Mane, Alison Schondorf, Ilija Zeljkovic
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Publication number: 20040024754Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method and system for providing automated directory assistance with minimum external or operator intervention. A directory listing request may be received from a user. The directory listing request may be recognized and a first search of a database may be conducted for the recognized directory listing request. If more than one match for the recognized directory listing request is found in the database, the user may be prompted to provide at least one of a street address and category information for the recognized directory listing request. A second search of the database may be conducted using at least one of the street address and the category information provided by the user. If a match for the recognized directory listing request is found, a directory listing may be output to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventors: Amir Mane, Esther Levin, Susan Boyce
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Patent number: 6671670Abstract: The invention concerns method and system for pre-processing entries in a directory listings. An automated attendant or automated directory listings assistant may use the pre-processed entries. A first directory listings including one or more fields may be received. The one or more fields may be populated with entries including one or more symbol strings. A second directory listings including one or more fields may be received. The one or more fields of the second directory listings may be populated with entries including one or symbol strings. Entries in the one or more fields of the first directory listings may be correlated with entries in the corresponding one or more fields of the second directory listings. Entries, in the one or more fields of the first directory listings, which do not correlate with entries in the corresponding one or more fields of the second directory listings may be identified.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2002Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: Telelogue, Inc.Inventors: Esther Levin, Susan Boyce, Brian Helfrich, Amir Mane, Alison Schondorf, Ilija Zeljkovic
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Publication number: 20030225571Abstract: The invention concerns method and system for pre-processing entries in a directory listings. An automated attendant or automated directory listings assistant may use the pre-processed entries. A first directory listings including one or more fields may be received. The one or more fields may be populated with entries including one or more symbol strings. A second directory listings including one or more fields may be received. The one or more fields of the second directory listings may be populated with entries including one or symbol strings. Entries in the one or more fields of the first directory listings may be correlated with entries in the corresponding one or more fields of the second directory listings. Entries, in the one or more fields of the first directory listings, which do not correlate with entries in the corresponding one or more fields of the second directory listings may be identified.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2002Publication date: December 4, 2003Inventors: Esther Levin, Susan Boyce, Brian Helfrich, Amir Mane, Alison Schondorf, Ilija Zeljkovic
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Publication number: 20030149566Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a spoken language interface to an information database. A grammars database based on the entries contained in the information database may be generated. The entries in the grammars database may be a compact representation of the entries in the information database. An index database based on the entries contained in the information database may be generated. The grammars database and the index database may be updated periodically based on updated entries contained in the information database. A recognized result of a user's communication based on the updated grammars database may be generated. The updated index database may be searched for a list of matching entries that match the recognized result. The list of matching entries may be output.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2002Publication date: August 7, 2003Inventors: Esther Levin, Susan Boyce, Brian Helfrich, Yevgeniy Lyudovyk, Robert Burke, Ilija Zeljkovic
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Patent number: 6538008Abstract: A combination of a selective NMDA NR2B antagonist and an opioid analgesic is useful in the treatment of pain or nociception.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2000Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Merck Sharpe & Dohme LimitedInventor: Susan Boyce