Patents by Inventor Wensheng Yu

Wensheng Yu 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).

  • Hepatitis C virus inhibitors
    Patent number: 10787441
    Abstract: A compound of Formula (I) or (II), for treating or preventing an HCV infection in a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Kozlowski, Wensheng Yu, Bin Hu, Bin Zhong, Jinglai Hao, Dahai Wang, Zhixin Lei
  • NOVEL SUBSTITUTED CYCLOBUTYLPYRIDINE AND CYCLOBUTYLPYRIMIDINE COMPOUNDS AS INDOLEAMINE 2,3-DIOXYGENASE (IDO) INHIBITORS
    Publication number: 20200290996
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: Also disclosed herein are uses of a compound disclosed herein in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder. Also disclosed herein are compositions comprising a compound disclosed herein. Further disclosed herein are uses of a composition in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Catherine M. White, Abdelghani Achab, Indu T. Bharathan, Xavier Fradera, Yongxin Han, Derun Li, Jongwon Lim, Kun Liu, Meredeth Ann McGowan, Nunzio Sciammetta, Wensheng Yu, Hongjun Zhang, Hua Zhou
  • NOVEL SUBSTITUTED CYCLOBUTYLBENZENE COMPOUNDS AS INDOLEAMINE 2,3-DIOXYGENASE (IDO) INHIBITORS
    Publication number: 20200277252
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: (Formula (I)). Also disclosed herein are uses of a compound disclosed herein in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder. Also disclosed herein are compositions comprising a compound disclosed herein. Further disclosed herein are uses of a composition in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Meredeth Ann McGowan, Abdelghani Achab, Xavier Fradera, Yongxin Han, Derun Li, Jongwon Lim, Kun Liu, Nunzio Sciammetta, Catherine M. White, Wensheng Yu, Hongjun Zhang, Hua Zhou
  • Chromane-substituted tetracyclic compounds and uses thereof for the treatment of viral diseases
    Patent number: 10738062
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel Chromane-Substituted Tetracyclic Compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, A?, R2 R3, R4 and R5 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising a Chromane-Substituted Tetracyclic Compound, and methods of using the Chromane-Substituted Tetracyclic Compounds for treating or preventing HCV infection in a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Wensheng Yu, Joseph A. Kozlowski, Ling Tong, Craig A. Coburn, Bin Hu, Bin Zhong, Jinglai Hao, Dahai Wang
  • NOVEL SUBSTITUTED N'-HYDROXYCARBAMIMIDOYL-1,2,5-OXADIAZOLE COMPOUNDS AS INDOLEAMINE 2,3-DIOXYGENASE (IDO) INHIBITORS
    Publication number: 20200231606
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: Formula (I). Also disclosed herein are uses of the compounds disclosed herein in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder. Also disclosed herein are compositions comprising a compound disclosed herein. Further disclosed herein are uses of the compositions in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Kun Liu, Abdelghani Achab, Purakkattle Biju, Timothy A. Cernak, Yongqi Deng, Xavier Fradera, Liangqin Guo, Yongxin Han, Shuwen He, Joseph Kozlowski, Derun Li, Guoqing Li, Qinglin Pu, Zhi-Cai Shi, Wensheng Yu, Hongjun Zhang
  • NOVEL SUBSTITUTED PHENYL COMPOUNDS AS INDOLEAMINE 2,3-DIOXYGENASE (IDO) INHIBITORS
    Publication number: 20200216443
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: (I) Also disclosed herein are uses of the compounds disclosed herein in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder. Also disclosed herein are compositions comprising a compound disclosed herein. Further disclosed herein are uses of the compositions in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Hua Zhou, Abdelghani Achab, Xavier Fradera, Yongxin Han, Derun Li, Meredeth A. McGowan, Nunzio Sciammetta, David L. Sloman, Wensheng Yu
  • NOVEL SUBSTITUTED PYRIDINYL COMPOUNDS AS INDOLEAMINE 2,3-DIOXYGENASE (IDO) INHIBITORS
    Publication number: 20200215042
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: (I). Also disclosed herein are uses of the compounds disclosed herein in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder. Also disclosed herein are compositions comprising a compound disclosed herein. Further disclosed herein are uses of the compositions in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Hua Zhou, Xavier Fradera, Yongxin Han, Meredeth A. McGowan, Nunzio Sciammetta, Catherine White, Wensheng Yu
  • Heterocycle-substituted tetracyclic compounds and methods of use thereof for the treatment of viral diseases
    Patent number: 10646494
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel Heterocycle-Substituted Tetracyclic Compounds of Formula (I): (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, A?, R2 R3 and R5 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Heterocycle-Substituted Tetracyclic Compound, and methods of using the Heterocycle-Substituted Tetracyclic Compounds for treating or preventing HCV infection in a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Wensheng Yu, Ling Tong, Joseph A. Kozlowski, Craig A. Coburn, De-Yi Yang, Deyou Sha, Jae-Hun Kim, Michael Dwyer, Kartik M Keertikar, Bin Hu, Bin Zhong, Jinglai Hao, Dahai Wang
  • NOVEL SUBSTITUTED N'-HYDROXYCARBAMIMIDOYL-1,2,5-OXADIAZOLE COMPOUNDS AS INDOLEAMINE 2,3-DIOXYGENASE IDO INHIBITORS
    Publication number: 20200102278
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Also disclosed herein are uses of the compounds disclosed herein in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder. Also disclosed herein are compositions comprising a compound disclosed herein. Further disclosed herein are uses of the compositions in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Liangqin Guo, Yongxin Han, Kun Liu, Shuwen He, Joseph Kozlowski, Ravi Nargund, Wensheng Yu, Hongjun Zhang, Qinglin Pu, Derun Li, Abdelghani Achab, Guoqing Li
  • NOVEL SUBSTITUTED SULFOXIMINE COMPOUNDS AS INDOLEAMINE 2,3-DIOXYGENASE (IDO) INHIBITORS
    Publication number: 20200095212
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or hydrate thereof: (I). Also disclosed herein are uses of the compounds disclosed herein in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder. Also disclosed herein are compositions comprising a compound disclosed herein. Further disclosed herein are uses of the compositions in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Kun Liu, Dane Clausen, Liangqin Guo, Yongxin Han, Shuwen He, Joseph Kozlowski, Derun Li, Qinglin Pu, Wensheng Yu, Hongjun Zhang
  • CHROMANE-SUBSTITUTED TETRACYCLIC COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF FOR THE TREATMENT OF VIRAL DISEASES
    Publication number: 20190185486
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel Chromane-Substituted Tetracyclic Compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, A?, R2 R3, R4 and R5 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising a Chromane-Substituted Tetracyclic Compound, and methods of using the Chromane-Substituted Tetracyclic Compounds for treating or preventing HCV infection in a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Wensheng Yu, Joseph A. Kozlowski, Ling Tong, Craig A. Cobum, Bin Hu, Bin Zhong, Jinglai Hao, Dahai Wang
  • HETEROCYCLE-SUBSTITUTED TETRACYCLIC COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF FOR THE TREATMENT OF VIRAL DISEASES
    Publication number: 20190175602
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel Heterocycle-Substituted Tetracyclic Compounds of Formula (I): (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, A?, R2 R3 and R5 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Heterocycle-Substituted Tetra-cyclic Compound, and methods of using the Heterocycle-Substituted Tetracyclic Compounds for treating or preventing HCV infection in a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Wensheng Yu, LING Tong, Joseph A. Koziowski, Craig: A Coburn, De-yi J. Yang, Deyou Sha, Jae-Hun. Kim, Michael Dwyer, Kartik M. Keertikar, Bin Hu, Bin Zhong, Jinglai Hao, Dahai Wang
  • HEPATITIS C VIRUS INHIBITORS
    Publication number: 20190127355
    Abstract: A compound of Formula (I) or (II), for treating or preventing an HCV infection in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Kozlowski, Wensheng Yu, Bin Hu, Bin Zhong, Jinglai Hao, Dahai Wang, Zhixin Lei
  • Silane-Containing Heterocyclic Compounds and Methods of Use Thereof for the Treatment of Viral Diseases
    Publication number: 20190002480
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel Silane-Containing Heterocyclic Compounds of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, A?, B, B?, R1 R2 and R3 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Silane-Containing Heterocyclic Compound, and methods of using the Silane-Containing Heterocyclic Compounds for treating or preventing HCV infection in a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Kozlowski, Wensheng Yu
  • BTK inhibitors
    Patent number: 10130630
    Abstract: The present invention provides Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (Btk) inhibitor compounds according to Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or stereoisomers thereof, or to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and to their use in therapy. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of Btk inhibitor compounds of Formula (I) in the treatment of Btk mediated disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Jian Liu, Joseph A. Kozlowski, Abdul-Basit Alhassan, Rajan Anand, Sobhana Babu Boga, Deodial Guy Guiadeen, Wensheng Yu, Younong Yu, Shilan Liu, Hao Wu, Chundao Yang
  • Benzamide imidazopyrazine Btk inhibitors
    Patent number: 10087188
    Abstract: The present invention provides Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (Btk) inhibitor compounds according to Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, or to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and to their use in therapy. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of Btk inhibitor compounds of Formula (I) in the treatment of Btk mediated disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Jian Liu, Joseph A. Kozlowski, Abdul-Basit Alhassan, Sobhana Babu Boga, Xiaolei Gao, Deodial Guy Guiadeen, Jyhshing Wang, Wensheng Yu, Jiaqiang Cai, Shilan Liu, Dahai Wang, Hao Wu, Chundao Yang
  • BENZAMIDE IMIDAZOPYRAZINE BTK INHIBITORS
    Publication number: 20170362242
    Abstract: The present invention provides Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (Btk) inhibitor compounds according to Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, or to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and to their use in therapy. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of Btk inhibitor compounds of Formula (I) in the treatment of Btk mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: JIAN LIU, JOSEPH A. KOZLOWSKI, ABDUL-BASIT ALHASSAN, SOBHANA BABU BOGA, XIAOLEI GAO, DEODIAL GUY GUIADEEN, JYHSHING WANG, WENSHENG YU, JIAQIANG CAI, SHILAN LIU, DAHAI WANG, HAO WU, CHUNDAO YANG
  • BTK INHIBITORS
    Publication number: 20170349593
    Abstract: The present invention provides Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (Btk) inhibitor compounds according to Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, or to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and to their use in therapy. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of Btk inhibitor compounds of Formula (I) in the treatment of Btk mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: JIAN LIU, JOSEPH A. KOZLOWSKI, SOBHANA BABU BOGA, DEODIAL GUY GUIADEEN, WENSHENG YU, JIAQIANG CAI, SHILAN LIU
  • BTK INHIBITORS
    Publication number: 20170340631
    Abstract: The present invention provides Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (Btk) inhibitor compounds according to Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or stereoisomers thereof, or to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and to their use in therapy. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of Btk inhibitor compounds of Formula (I) in the treatment of Btk mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: JIAN LIU, JOSEPH A. KOZLOWSKI, ABDUL-BASIT ALHASSAN, RAJAN ANAND, SOBHANA BABU BOGA, DEODIAL GUY GUIADEEN, WENSHENG YU, YOUNONG YU, SHILAN LIU, HAO WU, CHUNDAO YANG
  • Fused tetracyclic heterocyclic compounds and methods of use thereof for the treatment of viral diseases
    Patent number: 9828365
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel Fused Tetracyclic Heterocyclic Compounds of Formula I: (I), wherein A, A?, R2A, R2B, R7, R8, R9, and R10 are defined herein. The compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of infection by HCV and the prophylaxis, treatment, or delay in the onset of disease caused by HCV. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one Fused Tetracyclic Heterocyclic Compound, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines, and methods of using the Fused Tetracyclic Heterocyclic Compounds for treating or preventing HCV infection in a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph Kozlowski, Craig Coburn, Wensheng Yu, Ling Tong, Bin Hu, Bin Zhong, Jinglai Hao, Dahai Wang, Tao Ji