Patents by Inventor Thomas S. Reger

Thomas S. Reger 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: 10000499
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methyl diazepane compounds which are antagonists 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: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Thomas S. Reger, Jason W. Skudlarek
  • Patent number: 9994570
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to bridged diazepane compounds which are antagonists 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: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Thomas S. Reger, Anthony J. Roecker
  • Patent number: 9987255
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to 5,5-bicyclic oxazole compounds which are antagonists 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: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Nigel Liverton, Thomas S. Reger, Jason W. Skudlarek
  • Publication number: 20170368035
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to 5,5-bicyclic oxazole compounds which are antagonists 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: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Nigel Liverton, Thomas S. Reger, Jason W. Skudlarek
  • Publication number: 20170320876
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to bridged diazepane compounds which are antagonists 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: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: SCOTT D. KUDUK, THOMAS S. REGER, ANTHONY J. ROECKER
  • Publication number: 20170305916
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methyl diazepane compounds which are antagonists 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: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: SCOTT D. KUDUK, THOMAS S. REGER, JASON W. SKUDLAREK
  • Patent number: 9732077
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to diazepane compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the diazepane 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 pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these pharmaceutical compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Thomas S. Reger, Anthony J. Roecker
  • Patent number: 9663513
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to pyrimidine compounds which are useful as therapeutic agents for the treatment of central nervous system disorders associated with phosphodiesterase 10 (PDE10). The present invention also relates to the use of such compounds for treating neurological and psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, psychosis or Huntington's disease, and those associated with striatal hypofunction or basal ganglia dysfunction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Casey C. McComas, Thomas S. Reger
  • Publication number: 20160318923
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to diazepane compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the diazepane 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 pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these pharmaceutical compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: SCOTT D. KUDUK, THOMAS S. REGER, ANTHONY J. ROECKER
  • Patent number: 9428492
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to secondary alcohol substituted triazole compounds which are useful as therapeutic agents for the treatment of central nervous system disorders associated with phosphodiesterase 10 (PDE10). The present invention also relates to the use of such compounds for treating neurological and psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, psychosis or Huntington's disease, and those associated with striatal hypofunction or basal ganglia dysfunction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Christopher D. Cox, Vadim Y. Dudkin, Carol A. McVean, Thomas S. Reger, Justin T. Steen
  • Patent number: 9359348
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to substituted cyclopropyl imidazopyridine compounds which are useful as therapeutic agents for the treatment of central nervous system disorders associated with phosphodiesterase 10 (PDE10). The present invention also relates to the use of such compounds for treating neurological and psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, psychosis or Huntington's disease, and those associated with striatal hypofunction or basal ganglia dysfunction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Douglas C. Beshore, Thomas S. Reger
  • Patent number: 9353104
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to substituted pyridizinone compounds of formula I which are useful as therapeutic agents for the treatment of central nervous system disorders associated with phosphodiesterase 10 (PDE10). The present invention also relates to the use of such compounds for treating neurological and psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, psychosis or Huntington's disease, and those associated with striatal hypofunction or basal ganglia dysfunction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Casey C. McComas, Thomas S. Reger, Changhe Qi
  • Patent number: 9284302
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to substituted cyclobutyl benzimidazole compounds which are useful as therapeutic agents for the treatment of central nervous system disorders associated with phosphodiesterase 10 (PDE10). The present invention also relates to the use of such compounds for treating neurological and psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, psychosis or Huntington's disease, and those associated with striatal hypofunction or basal ganglia dysfunction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Casey C. McComas, Thomas S. Reger
  • Patent number: 9273033
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to substituted pyridinone compounds which are useful as therapeutic agents for the treatment of central nervous system disorders associated with phosphodiesterase 10 (PDE10). The present invention also relates to the use of such compounds for treating neurological and psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, psychosis or Huntington's disease, and those associated with striatal hypofunction or basal ganglia dysfunction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Casey C. McComas, Thomas S. Reger
  • Publication number: 20160016947
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to substituted pyridizinone compounds of formula I which are useful as therapeutic agents for the treatment of central nervous system disorders associated with phosphodiesterase 10 (PDE10). The present invention also relates to the use of such compounds for treating neurological and psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, psychosis or Huntington's disease, and those associated with striatal hypofunction or basal ganglia dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Casey C. McComas, Thomas S. Reger
  • Publication number: 20150307479
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to substituted cyclobutyl benzimidazole compounds which are useful as therapeutic agents for the treatment of central nervous system disorders associated with phosphodiesterase 10 (PDE10). The present invention also relates to the use of such compounds for treating neurological and psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, psychosis or Huntington's disease, and those associated with striatal hypofunction or basal ganglia dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Casey C. McComas, Thomas S. Reger
  • Publication number: 20150307488
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to substituted cyclopropyl imidazopyridine compounds which are useful as therapeutic agents for the treatment of central nervous system disorders associated with phosphodiesterase 10 (PDE10). The present invention also relates to the use of such compounds for treating neurological and psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, psychosis or Huntington's disease, and those associated with striatal hypofunction or basal ganglia dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Douglas C. Beshore, Thomas S. Reger
  • Publication number: 20150307489
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to pyrimidine compounds which are useful as therapeutic agents for the treatment of central nervous system disorders associated with phosphodiesterase 10 (PDE10). The present invention also relates to the use of such compounds for treating neurological and psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, psychosis or Huntington's disease, and those associated with striatal hypofunction or basal ganglia dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Casey C. McComas, Thomas S. Reger
  • Publication number: 20150291561
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to substituted pyridinone compounds which are useful as therapeutic agents for the treatment of central nervous system disorders associated with phosphodiesterase 10 (PDE10). The present invention also relates to the use of such compounds for treating neurological and psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, psychosis or Huntington's disease, and those associated with striatal hypofunction or basal ganglia dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Casey C. McComas, Thomas S. Reger
  • Publication number: 20150284368
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to secondary alcohol substituted triazole compounds which are useful as therapeutic agents for the treatment of central nervous system disorders associated with phosphodiesterase 10 (PDE10). The present invention also relates to the use of such compounds for treating neurological and psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, psychosis or Huntington's disease, and those associated with striatal hypofunction or basal ganglia dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Christopher D. Cox, Vadim Y. Dudkin, Carol A. McVean, Thomas S. Reger, Justin T. Steen