Patents by Inventor Volkmar Wehner

Volkmar Wehner 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: 11827633
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 8-aryl-substituted and 8-heteroaryl-substituted 9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indoles of the formula (I), in which A, E, G, R1 to R6 and R10 are as defined in the claims, which stimulate chondrogenesis and cartilage matrix synthesis and can be used in the treatment of cartilage disorders and conditions in which a regeneration of damaged cartilage is desired, for example joint diseases such as osteoarthritis. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the synthesis of the compounds of the formula (I), their use as pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Sanofi
    Inventors: Dirk Gretzke, Olaf Ritzeler, Uwe Heinelt, Volkmar Wehner, Friedemann Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20220041596
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 8-aryl-substituted and 8-heteroaryl-substituted 9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indoles of the formula (I), in which A, E, G, R1 to R6 and R10 are as defined in the claims, which stimulate chondrogenesis and cartilage matrix synthesis and can be used in the treatment of cartilage disorders and conditions in which a regeneration of damaged cartilage is desired, for example joint diseases such as osteoarthritis. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the synthesis of the compounds of the formula (I), their use as pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Dirk GRETZKE, Olaf RITZELER, Uwe HEINELT, Volkmar WEHNER, Friedemann SCHMIDT
  • Patent number: 11130755
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 8-aryl-substituted and 8-heteroaryl-substituted 9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indoles of the formula (I), in which A, E, G, R1 to R6 and R10 are as defined in the claims, which stimulate chondrogenesis and cartilage matrix synthesis and can be used in the treatment of cartilage disorders and conditions in which a regeneration of damaged cartilage is desired, for example joint diseases such as osteoarthritis. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the synthesis of the compounds of the formula (I), their use as pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: SANOFI
    Inventors: Dirk Gretzke, Olaf Ritzeler, Uwe Heinelt, Volkmar Wehner, Friedemann Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20200095242
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 8-aryl-substituted and 8-heteroaryl-substituted 9H-pyrido[3,4-b]indoles of the formula (I), in which A, E, G, R1 to R6 and R10 are as defined in the claims, which stimulate chondrogenesis and cartilage matrix synthesis and can be used in the treatment of cartilage disorders and conditions in which a regeneration of damaged cartilage is desired, for example joint diseases such as osteoarthritis. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the synthesis of the compounds of the formula (I), their use as pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Applicant: SANOFI
    Inventors: Dirk GRETZKE, Olaf RITZELER, Uwe HEINELT, Volkmar WEHNER, Friedemann SCHMIDT
  • Patent number: 10087179
    Abstract: A series of fused tricyclic imidazole derivatives, in particular dihydro-1H-cyclopenta[4,5]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine derivatives, and analogues thereof, being potent modulators of human TNF? activity, are accordingly of benefit in the treatment and/or prevention of various human ailments, including autoimmune and inflammatory disorders; neurological and neurodegenerative disorders; pain and nociceptive disorders; cardiovascular disorders; metabolic disorders; ocular disorders; and oncological disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: UCB BIOPHARMA SPRL
    Inventors: Rikki Peter Alexander, Gareth Neil Brace, Julien Alistair Brown, Mark Daniel Calmiano, Prafulkumar Tulshibhai Chovatia, Michael Deligny, Ellen Olivia Gallimore, Jag Paul Heer, Victoria Elizabeth Jackson, Boris Kroeplien, Malcolm MacCoss, Joanna Rachel Quincey, Yogesh Anil Sabnis, Dominique Louis Léon Swinnen, Zhaoning Zhu, Uwe Heinelt, Volkmar Wehner
  • Patent number: 9932343
    Abstract: A series of tricyclic benzimidazole derivatives, in particular dihydro-1H-imidazo [1,2-a]benzimidazole, dihydro-1H-pyrrolo [1,2-a]benzimidazole, dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]benzimidazole, dihydro-1H-[1,4]oxazino[4,3-a]benzimidazole and dihydrothiazolo[3,4-a]benzimidazolem, and analogs thereof, being potent modulators of human TNFa activity, are accordingly of benefit in the treatment and/or prevention of various human ailments, including autoimmune and inflammatory disorders; neurological and neurodegenerative disorders; pain and nociceptive disorders; cardiovascular disorders; metabolic disorders; ocular disorders; and oncological disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: UCB BIOPHARMA SPRL
    Inventors: Rikki Peter Alexander, Mark Daniel Calmiano, Sabine Defays, Veronique Durieu, Michael Deligny, Jag Paul Heer, Victoria Elizabeth Jackson, Jean Keyaerts, Boris Kroeplien, Malcolm Mac Coss, Yogesh Anil Sabnis, Matthew Duncan Selby, Dominique Louis Leon Swinnen, Nathalie Van Houtvin, Zhaoning Zhu, Uwe Heinelt, Volkmar Wehner
  • Publication number: 20160376268
    Abstract: A series of fused tricyclic imidazole derivatives, in particular dihydro-1H-cyclopenta[4,5]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine derivatives, and analogues thereof, being potent modulators of human TNF? activity, are accordingly of benefit in the treatment and/or prevention of various human ailments, including autoimmune and inflammatory disorders; neurological and neurodegenerative disorders; pain and nociceptive disorders; cardiovascular disorders; metabolic disorders; ocular disorders; and oncological disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Rikki Peter ALEXANDER, Gareth Neil BRACE, Julien Alistair BROWN, Mark Daniel CALMIANO, Praful Tulshi CHOVATIA, Michael DELIGNY, Ellen Olivia GALLIMORE, Jag Paul HEER, Victoria Elizabeth JACKSON, Boris KROEPLIEN, Malcolm MAC COSS, Joanna Rachel QUINCEY, Yogesh Anil SABNIS, Dominique Louis Léon SWINNEN, Zhaoning ZHU, Uwe HEINELT, Volkmar WEHNER
  • Publication number: 20160304523
    Abstract: A series of tricyclic benzimidazole derivatives, in particular dihydro-1H-imidazo [1,2-a]benzimidazole, dihydro-1H-pyrrolo [1,2-a]benzimidazole, dihydro-1H-pyrazino[1,2-a]benzimidazole, dihydro-1H-[1,4]oxazino[4,3-a]benzimidazole and dihydrothiazolo[3,4-a]benzimidazolem, and analogues thereof, being potent modulators of human TNFa activity, are accordingly of benefit in the treatment and/or prevention of various human ailments, including autoimmune and inflammatory disorders; neurological and neurodegenerative disorders; pain and nociceptive disorders; cardiovascular disorders; metabolic disorders; ocular disorders; and oncological disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Rikki Peter Alexander, Mark Daniel Calmiano, Sabine Defays, Veronique Durieu, Michael Deligny, Jag Paul Heer, Victoria Elizabeth Jackson, Jean Keyaerts, Boris Kroeplien, Malcolm Mac Coss, Yogesh Anil Sabnis, Matthew Duncan Selby, Dominique Louis Leon Swinnen, Nathalie Van Houtvin, Zhaoning Zhu, Uwe Heinelt, Volkmar Wehner
  • Patent number: 9079906
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of formula I where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, Q1, Q2 and Q3 are each as defined below. The compounds of formula I have antithrombotic activity and inhibit especially protease-activated receptor 1 (PAR1). The invention further relates to a process for preparing the compound of formula I and to the use thereof as a medicament.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Sanofi
    Inventors: Uwe Heinelt, Volkmar Wehner, Matthias Herrmann, Karl Schoenafinger, Henning Steinhagen, Bodo Scheiper
  • Patent number: 8853206
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of formula I where X, A?, Q1, Q2, Q3, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9 are each as defined below. The compounds of formula I have antithrombotic activity and inhibit especially protease-activated receptor 1 (PAR1). The invention further relates to a process for preparing the compound of formula I and to the use thereof as a medicament.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Sanofi
    Inventors: Uwe Heinelt, Volkmar Wehner, Matthias Herrmann, Karl Schoenafinger, Henning Steinhagen
  • Patent number: 8835653
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I, wherein R1; R2; R3; R4; R5, R16, X and M have the meanings indicated in the claims. The compounds of formula I are valuable pharmacologically active compounds. They exhibit a strong anti-thrombotic effect and are suitable, for example, for the therapy and prophylaxis of cardio-vascular disorders like thromboembolic diseases or restenoses. They are reversible inhibitors of the blood clotting enzymes factor Xa and thrombin and can in general be applied in conditions in which an undesired activity of factor Xa and/or thrombin are present or for the cure or prevention of which an inhibition of factor Xa and thrombin are intended. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of compounds of the formula I, their use, in particular as active ingredients in pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical preparations comprising them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Sanofi
    Inventors: Markus Follmann, Volkmar Wehner, Jean-Michel Altenburger, Gilbert Lassalle, Jean-Pascal Herault
  • Patent number: 8791133
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to compounds of formula I: wherein the groups R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and X are as defined in the disclosure, having antithrombotic activity, which in particular inhibits the protease-activated receptor 1 (PAR1). The disclosure further relates to methods for producing the same and to the use thereof as a pharmaceutical product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Sanofi
    Inventors: Karl Schoenafinager, Henning Steinhagen, Bodo Scheiper, Uwe Heinelt, Volkmar Wehner, Matthias Herrmann, Jacques Mauger, Pavel Safar
  • Patent number: 8598177
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of formula I where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, Q1, Q2 and Q3 are each as defined below. The compounds of formula I have antithrombotic activity and inhibit especially protease-activated receptor 1 (PAR1). The invention further relates to a process for preparing the compound of formula I and to the use thereof as a medicament.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Sanofi
    Inventors: Uwe Heinelt, Volkmar Wehner, Matthias Herrmann, Karl Schoenafinger, Henning Steinhagen
  • Patent number: 8466169
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of formula I where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R9, Ar, Q1, Q2 and Q3 are each as defined below. The compounds of the formula I have antithrombotic activity and inhibit especially protease-activated receptor 1 (PAR1). The invention further relates to a process for preparing the compound of the formula I and to the use thereof as a medicament.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Sanofi
    Inventors: Uwe Heinelt, Volkmar Wehner, Matthias Herrmann, Karl Schoenafinger, Henning Steinhagen
  • Patent number: 8378092
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I, wherein R1; R2; R3; R4; R5, R13, R16, X and M have the meanings indicated in the claims. The compounds of formula I are valuable pharmacologically active compounds. They exhibit a strong anti-thrombotic effect and are suitable, for example, for the therapy and prophylaxis of cardio-vascular disorders like thromboembolic diseases or restenoses. They are reversible inhibitors of the blood clotting enzymes factor Xa (FXa) and thrombin and can in general be applied in conditions in which an undesired activity of factor Xa and/or thrombin are present or for the cure or prevention of which an inhibition of factor Xa and thrombin are intended. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of compounds of the formula I, their use, in particular as active ingredients in pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical preparations comprising them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Sanofi
    Inventors: Markus Follmann, Volkmar Wehner, Jerome Meneyrol, Jean-Michel Altenburger, Frédéric Petit, Gilbert Lassalle, Jean-Pascal Herault
  • Publication number: 20120208805
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of formula I where X, A?, Q1, Q2, Q3, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9 are each as defined below. The compounds of formula I have antithrombotic activity and inhibit especially protease-activated receptor 1 (PAR1). The invention further relates to a process for preparing the compound of formula I and to the use thereof as a medicament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: SANOFI
    Inventors: Uwe HEINELT, Volkmar WEHNER, Matthias HERRMANN, Karl SCHOENAFINGER, Henning STEINHAGEN
  • Patent number: 8198272
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of formula I where X, A?, Q1, Q2, Q3, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9 are each as defined below. The compounds of formula I have antithrombotic activity and inhibit especially protease-activated receptor 1 (PAR1). The invention further relates to a process for preparing the compound of formula I and to the use thereof as a medicament.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis
    Inventors: Uwe Heinelt, Volkmar Wehner, Matthias Herrmann, Karl Schoenafinger, Henning Steinhagen
  • Patent number: 8143242
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I, The compounds of formula I are valuable pharmacologically active compounds. They exhibit a strong anti-thrombotic effect and are suitable, for example, for the therapy and prophylaxis of cardio-vascular disorders like thromboembolic diseases or restenoses. They are inhibitors of the blood clotting enzymes, especially factor VIIa and can in general be applied in conditions in which an undesired activity of factor VIIa is present or for the cure or prevention of which an inhibition of factor VIIa is intended. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of compounds of formula I, their use, in particular as active ingredients in pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical preparations comprising them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis
    Inventors: Henning Steinhagen, Hauke Szillat, Markus Follmann, Reinhard Kirsch, Volkmar Wehner, Hans Matter, Martin Lorenz, Kent W. Neuenschwander, Anthony C. Scotese
  • Publication number: 20120010203
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of formula I where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, Q1, Q2 and Q3 are each as defined below. The compounds of formula I have antithrombotic activity and inhibit especially protease-activated receptor 1 (PAR1). The invention further relates to a process for preparing the compound of formula I and to the use thereof as a medicament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS
    Inventors: Uwe HEINELT, Volkmar WEHNER, Matthias HERRMANN, Karl SCHOENAFINGER, Henning STEINHAGEN, Bodo SCHEIPER
  • Patent number: 8088925
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I, which exhibit a strong antithrombotic effect and are suitable, for example, for the therapy and prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders like thromboembolic diseases or restenoses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis
    Inventors: Michael Wagner, Matthias Urmann, Volkmar Wehner, Martin Lorenz, Armin Bauer, Marc Nazare, Hans Matter