Patents by Inventor Theodore J. Nitz

Theodore J. Nitz 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: 8119672
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for the prophylaxis and treatment of infections caused by viruses of the Pneumovirinae subfamily of Paramyxoviridae and diseases associated with such infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Microdose Therapeutx, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Rys, Theodore J. Nitz, Janet A Gaboury, Christopher J. Burns, Daniel C. Pevear, Thomas A. Lessen, Torsten Herbertz
  • Publication number: 20110305666
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for the prophylaxis and treatment of infections caused by viruses of the Pneumovirinae subfamily of Paramyxoviridae and diseases associated with such infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventors: David J. Rys, Theodore J. Nitz, Janet A. Gaboury, Christopher J. Burns, Daniel C. Pevear, Thomas A. Lessen, Torsten Herbertz
  • Publication number: 20110224182
    Abstract: The present invention concerns novel pharmaceutically active compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, methods of making the compounds, polymorphic forms of the compounds, the compounds for use as medicaments, and use of the compounds for the manufacture of medicaments. The present invention also concerns a method of treatment involving administration of the compounds. Specifically, the compounds are certain salts of 3-O-(3?,3?-dimethylsuccinyl)betulinic acid, also known as “DSB.” The novel compounds are useful as antiretroviral agents. In particular, the novel compounds are useful for the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (“HIV”).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: Myriad Pharmaceuticals, Incorporated
    Inventors: Peter Bullock, Theodore J. Nitz, Gary Sweetapple
  • Patent number: 7666863
    Abstract: The present invention relates to benzofuran derivatives and analogs, as well as compositions containing the same and to the use thereof for the treatment or prophylaxis of viral infections and diseases associated therewith, particularly those viral infections and associated diseases caused by the hepatitis C virus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignees: ViroPharma Incorporated, WYETH
    Inventors: Ashis K. Saha, Christopher J Burns, Alfred M. Del Vecchio, Thomas R. Bailey, Jason A. Reinhardt, Bheemashankar A. Kulkarni, Thomas H. Faitg, Hao Feng, Susan R. Rippin, Charles W. Blackledge, David J. Rys, Thomas A. Lessen, John Swestock, Yijun Deng, Theodore J. Nitz
  • Publication number: 20090291990
    Abstract: Oxadiazolyl-phenoxyalkylisoxazoles and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, compositions comprising oxadiazolyl-phenoxyalkylisoxazole compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and methods for using oxadiazolyl-phenoxyalkylisoxzazole compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof as anti-picornaviral agents are described herein. The methods include using pleconaril as a prodrug for conversion to anti-picornaviral compounds in vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventors: Gerald Rhodes, Theodore J. Nitz
  • Publication number: 20090281336
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel benzofuran derivatives and analogs, as well as compositions containing the same and to the use thereof for the treatment or prophylaxis of viral infections and diseases associated therewith, particularly those viral infections and associated diseases caused by the hepatitis C virus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: Ashis K. Saha, Christopher J. Burns, Alfred M. Del Vecchio, Thomas R. Bailey, Jason A. Reinhardt, Bheemashankar A. Kulkarni, Thomas H. Faitg, Hao Feng, Susan R. Rippin, Charles W. Blackledge, David J. Rys, Thomas A. Lessen, John Swestock, Yijun Deng, Theodore J. Nitz
  • Patent number: 7585884
    Abstract: Oxadiazolyl-phenoxyalkylisoxazoles and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, compositions comprising oxadiazolyl-phenoxyalkylisoxazole compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and methods for using oxadiazolyl-phenoxyalkylisoxzazole compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof as anti-picornaviral agents are described herein. The methods include using pleconaril as a prodrug for conversion to anti-picornaviral compounds in vivo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: ViroPharma Incorporated
    Inventors: Gerald Rhodes, Theodore J. Nitz
  • Publication number: 20090215778
    Abstract: Derivatives of pyrazolopyrimidine compounds represented by Formula I are disclosed: These pyrazolopyrimidine derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these derivatives are useful in the treatment of HIV mediated diseases and conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: Panacos Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore J. Nitz, Karl Salzwedel, Catherine Finnegan, Shirley Brunton, Stuart Flanagan, Christian Montalbetti, Thomas Stephen Coulter
  • Publication number: 20090203675
    Abstract: Compounds, methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating viral infections, by administering certain novel semicarbazides, sulfonyl carbazides, ureas and related compounds in therapeutically effective amounts are disclosed. Methods for preparing the compounds and methods of using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are also disclosed. In particular, the treatment and prophylaxis of viral infections such as caused by hemorrhagic fever viruses is disclosed, i.e., including but not limited to Arenaviridae (Junin, Machupo, Guanavito, Sabia and Lassa), Filoviridae (ebola and Marburg viruses), Flaviviridae (yellow fever, omsk hemorrhagic fever and Kyasanur Forest disease viruses), and Bunyaviridae (Rift Valley fever).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2005
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: SIGA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Yijun Deng, Theodore J. Nitz, Thomas R. Bailey, Yuanming Zhang, Sylvie Laquerre
  • Publication number: 20080293783
    Abstract: Oxadiazolyl-phenoxyalkylisoxazoles and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, compositions comprising oxadiazolyl-phenoxyalkylisoxazole compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and methods for using oxadiazolyl-phenoxyalkylisoxzazole compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof as anti-picornaviral agents are described herein. The methods include using pleconaril as a prodrug for conversion to anti-picornaviral compounds in vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: Gerald Rhodes, Theodore J. Nitz
  • Patent number: 7429606
    Abstract: Oxadiazolyl-phenoxyalkylisoxazoles and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, compositions comprising oxadiazolyl-phenoxyalkylisoxazole compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and methods for using oxadiazolyl-phenoxyalkylisoxazole compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof as anti-picornaviral agents are described herein. The methods include using pleconaril as a prodrug for conversion to anti-picornaviral compounds in vivo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: ViroPharma Incorporated
    Inventors: Gerald Rhodes, Theodore J Nitz
  • Patent number: 7265152
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel benzofuran derivatives and analogs, as well as compositions containing the same and to the use thereof for the treatment or prophylaxis of viral infections and diseases associated therewith, particularly those viral infections and associated diseases caused by the hepatitis C virus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignees: ViroPharma Incorporated, Wyeth
    Inventors: Ashis K. Saha, Christopher J Burns, Alfred M. Del Vecchio, Thomas R. Bailey, Jason A. Reinhardt, Bheemashankar A. Kulkarni, Thomas H. Faitg, Hao Feng, Susan R. Rippin, Charles W. Blackledge, David J. Rys, Thomas A. Lessen, John Swestock, Yijun Deng, Theodore J. Nitz
  • Publication number: 20040162318
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel benzofuran derivatives and analogs, as well as compositions containing the same and to the use thereof for the treatment or prophylaxis of viral infections and diseases associated therewith, particularly those viral infections and associated diseases caused by the hepatitis C virus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventors: Ashis K. Saha, Christopher J. Burns, Alfred M. Del Vecchio, Thomas R. Bailey, Jason A. Reinhardt, Bheemashankar A. Kulkarni, Thomas H. Faitg, Hao Feng, Susan R. Rippin, Charles W. Blackledge, David J. Rys, Thomas A. Lessen, John Swestock, Yijun Deng, Theodore J. Nitz
  • Publication number: 20040127499
    Abstract: Triazinoindole derivatives are useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of pestivirus infections and diseases associated with pestivirus infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Daniel C. Pevear, Theodore J. Nitz, Martin Seipel
  • Publication number: 20030176431
    Abstract: Triazinoindole derivatives are useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of pestivirus infections and diseases associated with pestivirus infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2003
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Inventors: Daniel C. Pevear, Theodore J. Nitz, Martin Seipel
  • Publication number: 20030092685
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for the prophylaxis and treatment of infections caused by viruses of the Pneumovirinae subfamily of Paramyxoviridae and diseases associated with such infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: Theodore J. Nitz, Daniel C. Pevear
  • Patent number: 6541472
    Abstract: Triazinoindole derivatives are useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of pestivirus infections and diseases associated with pestivirus infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: ViroPharma Incorporated
    Inventors: Daniel C. Pevear, Theodore J. Nitz, Martin Seipel
  • Patent number: 6495580
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for the prophylaxis and treatment of infections caused by viruses of the Pneumovirinae subfamily of Paramyxoviridae and diseases associated with such infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: ViroPharma Incorporated
    Inventors: Theodore J. Nitz, Daniel C. Pevear
  • Patent number: 6271373
    Abstract: A compound produced by the process comprising the step of reacting a starting compound of the formula: with FeCl3 in the presence of acetic acid, wherein the reaction mixture is heated and the temperature of the reaction mixture is about 85° C.to about reflux temperature, R1 and R2 in the above formula being as defined in the present specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Assignee: ViroPharma Incorporated
    Inventors: Guy D. Diana, Thomas R. Bailey, Theodore J. Nitz, Dorothy C. Young, William P. Gorczyca
  • Patent number: 6180628
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula: wherein R1 represents a lower alkyl (C1-C6) substituent which may be straight or branched; R2 represents an aryl substituent of the formula: and Q, V, W, X, Y and Z are as set forth in the accompanying specification, are useful in prophylaxis of influenza virus infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: ViroPharma Incorporated
    Inventors: Guy D. Diana, Thomas R. Bailey, Theodore J. Nitz, Dorothy C. Young, William P. Gorczyca