Patents by Inventor Upul K. Bandarage

Upul K. Bandarage 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: 20140094473
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting the replication of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, of reducing the amount of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, and of treating influenza in a patient, comprises administering to said biological sample or patient an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (I) are as described herein. A compound is represented by Structural Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (I) are as described herein. A pharmaceutical composition comprises an effective amount of such a compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, adjuvant or vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Paul S. Charifson, Michael P. Clark, Upul K. Bandarage, Randy S. Bethiel, Michael J. Boyd, Ioana Davies, Hongbo Deng, John P. Duffy, Luc J. Farmer, Huai Gao, Wenxin Gu, Joseph M. Kennedy, Brian Ledford, Mark W. Ledeboer, Francois Maltais, Emanuele Perola, Tiansheng Wang
  • Publication number: 20140005192
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting the replication of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, of reducing the amount of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, and of treating influenza in a patient, comprises administering to said biological sample or patient an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (I) are as described herein. A compound is represented by Structural Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (I) are as described herein. A pharmaceutical composition comprises an effective amount of such a compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, adjuvant or vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Paul S. Charifson, Michael P. Clark, Upul K. Bandarage, Ioana Davies, John P. Duffy, Huai Gao, Jun Feng, Jianglin Liang, Joseph M. Kennedy, Mark W. Ledeboer, Brian Ledford, Francois Maltais, Emanuele Perola
  • Publication number: 20130345218
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting the replication of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, of reducing the amount of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, and of treating influenza in a patient, comprises administering to said biological sample or patient an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (I) are as described herein. A compound is represented by Structural Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (I) are as described herein. A pharmaceutical composition comprises an effective amount of such a compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, adjuvant or vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Paul S. Charifson, Michael P. Clark, Upul K. Bandarage, Hongbo Deng, Ioana Davies, John P. Duffy, Luc J. Farmer, Huai Gao, Wenxin Gu, Joseph M. Kennedy, Mark W. Ledeboer, Brian Ledford, Francois Maltais, Emanuele Perola, Marion W. Wannamaker, Tiansheng Wang, Francesco G. Salituro
  • Publication number: 20130345208
    Abstract: In general, the invention relates to novel 4-phenylpyrimidine compounds useful as ion channel modulators. It has now been found that compounds of this invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as inhibitors of voltage-gated sodium channels and/or calcium channels for the treatment of pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: ESTHER MARTINBOROUGH, Nicole Zimmerman, Robert B. Perni, Michael Arnost, Upul K. Bandarage, Francois Maltais, Guy Bemis
  • Patent number: 8546414
    Abstract: In general, the invention relates to novel 4-phenylpyrimidine compounds useful as ion channel modulators. It has now been found that compounds of this invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as inhibitors of voltage-gated sodium channels and/or calcium channels for the treatment of pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Esther Martinborough, Nicole Zimmermann, Robert B. Perni, Michael Arnost, Upul K. Bandarage, Francois Maltais, Guy Bemis
  • Publication number: 20120270318
    Abstract: In general, the invention relates to compounds useful as ion channel modulators. It has now been found that compounds of this invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as inhibitors of voltage-gated sodium channels and/or calcium channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: ESTHER MARTINBOROUGH, Nicole Zimmermann, Robert B. Perni, Michael Arnost, Upul K. Bandarage, Francois Maltais, Guy Bemis
  • Publication number: 20120171245
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting the replication of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, of reducing the amount of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, and of treating influenza in a patient, comprises administering to said biological sample or patient an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (IA) are as described herein. A compound is represented by Structural Formula (IA) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (IA) are as described herein. A pharmaceutical composition comprises an effective amount of such a compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, adjuvant or vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Paul S. Charifson, Michael P. Clark, Upul K. Bandarage, Randy S. Bethiel, John J. Court, Hongbo Deng, Ioana Davies, John P. Duffy, Luc J. Farmer, Huai Gao, Wenxin Gu, Dylan H. Jacobs, Joseph M. Kennedy, Mark W. Ledeboer, Brian Ledford, Francois Maltais, Emanuele Perola, Tiansheng Wang, M. Woods Wannamaker, Randal Byrn, Yi Zhou, Chao Lin, Min Jiang, Steven Jones, Ursula A. Germann
  • Patent number: 7863449
    Abstract: The present invention relates to modulators of muscarinic receptors. The present invention also provides compositions comprising such modulators, and methods therewith for treating muscarinic receptor mediated diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Ioana Drutu, Dennis J. Hurley, Upul K. Bandarage, Daniele M. Bergeron, Paul S. Charifson, Robert J. Davies, Miguel Garcia-Guzman Blanco, Lewis R. Makings, Akiko Nakatani, Gabriel Raffai
  • Patent number: 7858790
    Abstract: The present invention relates to modulators of muscarinic receptors. The present invention also provides compositions comprising such modulators, and methods therewith for treating muscarinic receptor mediated diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Upul K. Bandarage, Jinwang Xu, Robert J. Davies, Paul S. Charifson, Rieko Arimoto
  • Patent number: 7767680
    Abstract: In general, the invention relates to novel 4-phenylpyrimidine compounds useful as ion channel modulators. It has now been found that compounds of this invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as inhibitors of voltage-gated sodium channels and/or calcium channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Esther Martinborough, Nicole Zimmermann, Robert B. Perni, Michael Arnost, Upul K. Bandarage, Francois Maltais, Guy Bemis
  • Publication number: 20090099139
    Abstract: The present invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitors and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated and/or nitrosylated cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitor, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or optionally, at least one therapeutic agent. The present invention also provides novel compositions comprising at least one parent COX-2 inhibitor and at least one nitric oxide donor, and, optionally, at least one therapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: NITROMED, INC.
    Inventors: Ramani R. BANDARAGE, Upul K. BANDARAGE, Xinqin FANG, David S. GARVEY, L. Gordon LETTS, Joseph D. SCHROEDER, Sang William TAM
  • Publication number: 20090005350
    Abstract: The invention describes novel cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitors and novel compositions comprising at least one cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel kits comprising at least one COX-2 selective inhibitor, optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor, and/or, optionally, at least one therapeutic agent. The novel cyclooxygenase 2 selective inhibitors of the invention can be optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: NitroMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Upul K. Bandarage, Richard A. Earl, Maiko Ezawa, Xinqin Fang, David S. Garvey, Subhash P. Khanapure, Ramani R. Ranatunge, Stewart K. Richardson, Joseph D. Schroeder, Cheri A. Stevenson, Shiow-Jyi Wey
  • Patent number: 7442802
    Abstract: The invention describes novel cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitors and novel compositions comprising at least one cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel kits comprising at least one COX-2 selective inhibitor, optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor, and/or, optionally, at least one therapeutic agent. The novel cyclooxygenase 2 selective inhibitors of the invention can be optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: NitroMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Upul K. Bandarage, Richard A. Earl, Maiko Ezawa, Xinqin Fang, David S. Garvey, Subhash P. Khanapure, Ramani R. Ranatunge, Stewart K. Richardson, Joseph D. Schroeder, Cheri A. Stevenson, Shiow-Jyi Wey
  • Patent number: 7432285
    Abstract: The present invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitors and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated and/or nitrosylated cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitor, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or optionally, at least one therapeutic agent. The present invention also provides novel compositions comprising at least one parent COX-2 inhibitor and at least one nitric oxide donor, and, optionally, at least one therapeutic agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: NitroMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Ramani R. Bandarage, Upul K. Bandarage, Xinqin Fang, David S. Garvey, L. Gordon Letts, Joseph D. Schroeder, Sang W. Tam
  • Patent number: 7314885
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful of inhibitors of protein kinases. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds, processes for making the compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Alex Aronov, Upul K. Bandarage, David J. Lauffer, Pan Li, Ronald C. Tomlinson
  • Patent number: 7087630
    Abstract: The invention describes novel cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitors and novel compositions comprising at least one cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel kits comprising at least one COX-2 selective inhibitor, optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor, and/or, optionally, at least one therapeutic agent. The novel cyclooxygenase 2 selective inhibitors of the invention can be optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Nitromed, Inc.
    Inventors: Upul K. Bandarage, Richard A. Earl, Maiko Ezawa, Xinqin Fang, David S. Garvey, Subhash P. Khanapure, Ramani R. Ranatunga, Stewart K. Richardson, Joseph D. Schroeder, Cheri A. Stevenson, Shiow-Jyi Wey
  • Publication number: 20040053985
    Abstract: The invention describes novel cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitors and novel compositions comprising at least one cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel kits comprising at least one COX-2 selective inhibitor, optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor, and/or, optionally, at least one therapeutic agent. The novel cyclooxygenase 2 selective inhibitors of the invention can be optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Applicant: NitroMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Upul K. Bandarage, Richard A. Earl, Maiko Ezawa, Xinqin Fang, David S. Garvey, Subhash P. Khanapure, Ramani R. Ranatunga, Stewart K. Richardson, Joseph D. Schroeder, Cheri A. Stevenson, Shiow-Jyi Wey
  • Publication number: 20030220228
    Abstract: The present invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitors and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated and/or nitrosylated cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitor, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or optionally, at least one therapeutic agent, such as, steroids, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory compounds (NSAID), 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO) inhibitors, leukotriene B4 (LTB4) receptor antagonists, leukotriene A4 (LTA4) hydrolase inhibitors, 5-HT agonists, 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) inhibitors, H2antagonists, antineoplastic agents, antiplatelet agents, decongestants, diuretics, sedating or non-sedating anti-histamines, inducible nitric oxide synthase inhibitors, opioids, analgesics, Helicobacter pylori inhibitors, proton pump inhi
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventors: Ramani R. Bandarage, Upul K. Bandarage, Xinqin Fang, David S. Garvey, L. Gordon Letts, Joseph D. Schroeder, Sang William Tam
  • Patent number: 6649629
    Abstract: The present invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitors and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated and/or nitrosylated cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitor, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or optionally, at least one therapeutic agent, such as, steroids, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory compounds (NSAID), 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO) inhibitors, leukotriene B4 (LTB4) receptor antagonists, leukotriene A4 (LTA4) hydrolase inhibitors, 5-HT agonists, 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) inhibitors, H2 antagonists, antineoplastic agents, antiplatelet agents, decongestants, diuretics, sedating or non-sedating anti-histamines, inducible nitric oxide synthase inhibitors, opioids, analgesics, Helicobacter pylori inhibitors, proton pump inh
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Nitromed, Inc.
    Inventors: Upul K. Bandarage, Xinqin Fang, David S. Garvey, L. Gordon Letts, Joseph D. Schroeder, Sang William Tam
  • Publication number: 20030207919
    Abstract: The present invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated nonsteroidal antiinflammatory compounds, and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated and/or nitrosylated nonsteroidal antiinflammatory compound, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase. The present invention also provides methods for treating, preventing and/or reducing inflammation, pain, and fever; decreasing or reversing the gastrointestinal, renal and other toxicities resulting from the use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs; treating and/or preventing gastrointestinal disorders; treating inflammatory disease states and disorders; and treating and/or preventing ophthalmic diseases or disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2003
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventors: Upul K. Bandarage, Qing Dong, Xinqin Fang, David S. Garvey, Gregory J. Mercer, Stewart K. Richardson, Joseph D. Schroeder, Tiansheng Wang