Patents by Inventor Timothy M. Caldwell

Timothy M. Caldwell 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: 7935702
    Abstract: Substituted biaryl quinolin-4-ylamine analogues of Formula I are provided. Such compounds are ligands that may be used to modulate specific receptor activity in vivo or in vitro, and are particularly useful in the treatment of conditions associated with pathological receptor activation in humans, domesticated companion animals and livestock animals. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for using such compounds to treat such disorders are provided, as are methods for using such ligands for receptor localization studies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Neurogen Corporation
    Inventors: Rajagopal Bakthavatchalam, Timothy M. Caldwell, Bertrand L. Chenard, Kevin J. Hodgetts, Scott Michael Capitosti
  • Publication number: 20110082130
    Abstract: Piperazinyl oxoalkyl tetrahydroisoquinolines and related analogues of the Formula: are provided, in which variables are as described herein. Such compounds may be used to modulate ligand binding to histamine H3 receptors in vivo or in vitro, and are particularly useful in the treatment of a variety of central nervous system (CNS) and other disorders in humans, domesticated companion animals and livestock animals. Compounds provided herein may be administered alone or in combination with one or more other CNS agents to potentiate the effects of the other CNS agent(s). Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating such disorders are provided, as are methods for using such ligands for detecting histamine H3 receptors (e.g., receptor localization studies).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Yang Gao, Bingsong Han, Yuelian Xu, Timothy M Caldwell, Linghong Xie
  • Publication number: 20110002855
    Abstract: Piperazinyl oxoalkyl tetrahydro-beta-carbolines and related analogues of the formula (I): are provided, as are methods for their preparation and use. Such compounds may generally be used to modulate ligand binding to histamine H3 receptors in vivo or in vitro, and are particularly useful in the treatment of a variety of disorders in humans, domesticated companion animals and livestock animals. Pharmaceutical compositions and therapeutic methods are provided, as are methods for using such ligands for detecting histamine H3 receptors (e.g., receptor localization studies).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: NEUROGEN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Timothy M. Caldwell, Yang Gao, Linghong Xie, Yuelian Xu
  • Patent number: 7851474
    Abstract: Dipiperazinyl ketones and related analogues are provided, as are methods for their preparation and use. Such compounds may generally be used to modulate ligand binding to histamine H3 receptors in vivo or in vitro, and are particularly useful in the treatment of a variety of disorders in humans, domesticated companion animals and livestock animals. Pharmaceutical compositions and therapeutic methods are provided, as are methods for using such ligands for detecting histamine H3 receptors (e.g., receptor localization studies).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Neurogen Corporation
    Inventors: Linghong Xie, Joseph W. Ochterski, Yang Gao, Bingsong Han, Timothy M. Caldwell, Yuelian Xu, John M. Peterson, Ping Ge, Robert Ohliger
  • Publication number: 20090286767
    Abstract: Substituted quinolin-4-ylamine analogues are provided. Such compounds are ligands that may be used to modulate specific receptor activity in vivo or in vitro, and are particularly useful in the treatment of conditions associated with pathological receptor activation in humans, domesticated companion animals and livestock animals. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for using them to treat such disorders are provided, as are methods for using such ligands for receptor localization studies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: Neurogen Corporation
    Inventors: Rajagopal Bakthavatchalam, Timothy M. Caldwell, Bertrand L. Chenard, Stéphane De Lombaert, Kevin J. Hodgetts
  • Patent number: 7488740
    Abstract: Substituted quinolin-4-ylamine analogues are provided. Such compounds are ligands that may be used to modulate specific receptor activity in vivo or in vitro, and are particularly useful in the treatment of conditions associated with pathological receptor activation in humans, domesticated companion animals and livestock animals. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for using them to treat such disorders are provided, as are methods for using such ligands for receptor localization studies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Neurogen Corporation
    Inventors: Rajagopal Bakthavatchalam, Timothy M. Caldwell, Bertrand L. Chenard, Stéphane De Lombaert, Kevin J. Hodgetts
  • Publication number: 20080247964
    Abstract: Substituted azaspiro derivatives of the Formula: are provided, in which variables are as described herein. Such compounds may be used to modulate ligand binding to histamine H3 receptors in vivo or in vitro, and are particularly useful in the treatment of a variety of central nervous system (CNS) and other disorders in humans, domesticated companion animals and livestock animals. Compounds provided herein may be administered alone or in combination with one or more other CNS agents to potentiate the effects of the other CNS agent(s). Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating such disorders are provided, as are methods for using such ligands for detecting histamine H3 receptors (e.g., receptor localization studies).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: Yuelian Xu, Timothy M. Caldwell, Linghong Xie, Bertrand L. Chenard
  • Patent number: 7432275
    Abstract: Acid-substituted quinazolin-4-ylamine analogues are provided. Such compounds are ligands that may be used to modulate specific receptor activity in vivo or in vitro, and are particularly useful in the treatment of conditions associated with pathological receptor activation in humans, domesticated companion animals and livestock animals. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for using them to treat such disorders are provided, as are methods for using such ligands for receptor localization studies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Neurogen Corporation
    Inventors: Rajagopal Bakthavatchalam, Charles A. Blum, Harry Brielmann, Timothy M. Caldwell, Stéphane DeLombaert, Kevin J. Hodgetts, Xiaozhang Zheng
  • Publication number: 20080175794
    Abstract: Substituted pyridazinyl- and pyrimidinyl-quinolin-4-ylamine analogues are provided. Such compounds are ligands that may be used to modulate specific receptor activity in vivo or in vitro, and are particularly useful in the treatment of conditions associated with pathological receptor activation in humans, domesticated companion animals and livestock animals. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for using them to treat such disorders are provided, as are methods for using such ligands for receptor localization studies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: NEUROGEN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Timothy M. Caldwell, Bertrand L. Chenard, Kevin J. Hodgetts
  • Patent number: 7304059
    Abstract: Substituted quinazolin-4-ylamine analogues are provided. Such compounds are ligands that may be used to modulate specific receptor activity in vivo or in vitro, and are particularly useful in the treatment of conditions associated with pathological receptor activation in humans, domesticated companion animals and livestock animals. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for using them to treat such disorders are provided, as are methods for using such ligands for receptor localization studies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Neurogen Corporation
    Inventors: Rajagopal Bakthavatchalam, Charles A. Blum, Harry Brielmann, Timothy M. Caldwell, Stéphane De Lombaert, Kevin J. Hodgetts, Xiaozhang Zheng, Taeyoung Yoon
  • Patent number: 7241765
    Abstract: Melanin concentrating hormone receptor ligands (especially 1-benzyl-4-aryl-piperazines, 1-benzyl-4-aryl-piperidines and related compounds), capable of modulating MCH receptor activity, are provided. Such ligands may be used to modulate MCH binding to MCH receptors in vivo or in vitro, and are particularly useful in the treatment of a variety of metabolic, feeding and sexual disorders in humans, domesticated companion animals and livestock animals. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating such disorders are provided, as are methods for using such ligands for detecting MCH receptors (e.g., receptor localization studies).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Neurogen Corporation
    Inventors: Alan J. Hutchison, Linda M. Gustavson, John M. Peterson, Dario Doller, Timothy M. Caldwell, Taeyoung Yoon, Wallace C. Pringle, Rajagopal Bakthavatchalam, Yiping Shen, Cheryl K. Steenstra, Helen Yin, Robert W. DeSimone, Xiao-shu He
  • Patent number: 7074799
    Abstract: Substituted quinazolin-4-ylamine analogues are provided. Such compounds are ligands that may be used to modulate specific receptor activity in vivo or in vitro, and are particularly useful in the treatment of conditions associated with pathological receptor activation in humans, domesticated companion animals and livestock animals. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for using them to treat such disorders are provided, as are methods for using such ligands for receptor localization studies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Neurogen Corporation
    Inventors: Rajagopal Bakthavatchalam, Charles A. Blum, Harry Brielmann, Timothy M. Caldwell, Stephane De Lombaert, Kevin J. Hodgetts, Xiaozhang Zheng
  • Patent number: 6953801
    Abstract: Melanin concentrating hormone receptor ligands (especially 1-benzyl-4-aryl-piperazines, 1-benzyl-4-aryl-piperidines and related compounds), capable of modulating MCH receptor activity, are provided. Such ligands may be used to modulate MCH binding to MCH receptors in vivo or in vitro, and are particularly useful in the treatment of a variety of metabolic, feeding and sexual disorders in humans, domesticated companion animals and livestock animals. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating such disorders are provided, as are methods for using such ligands for detecting MCH receptors (e.g., receptor localization studies).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Neurogen Corporation
    Inventors: Alan Hutchison, Linda M. Gustavson, John M. Peterson, Dario Doller, Timothy M. Caldwell, Taeyoung Yoon, Wallace C. Pringle, Yiping Shen, Cheryl Steenstra
  • Publication number: 20040156869
    Abstract: 1 Certain 2-substituted quinazolin-4-ylamine analogues are provided. Such compounds are ligands that may be used to modulate specific receptor activity in vivo or in vitro, and are particularly useful in the treatment of conditions associated with pathological receptor activation in humans, domesticated companion animals and livestock animals. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for using them to treat such disorders are provided, as are methods for using such ligands for receptor localization studies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Applicant: Neurogen Corporation
    Inventors: Rajagopal Bakthavatchalam, Charles A. Blum, Harry Brielmann, Timothy M. Caldwell, Stephane De Lombaert, Kevin J. Hodgetts, Xiaozhang Zheng
  • Publication number: 20040106616
    Abstract: Substituted quinazolin-4-ylamine analogues are provided. Such compounds are ligands that may be used to modulate specific receptor activity in vivo or in vitro, and are particularly useful in the treatment of conditions associated with pathological receptor activation in humans, domesticated companion animals and livestock animals. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for using them to treat such disorders are provided, as are methods for using such ligands for receptor localization studies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventors: Rajagopal Bakthavatchalam, Charles A. Blum, Harry Brielmann, Timothy M. Caldwell, Stephane De Lombaert, Kevin J. Hodgetts, Taeyoung Yoon, Xiaozhang Zheng