Patents by Inventor Willard Lew

Willard Lew 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: 20120107274
    Abstract: Provided are methods for treating Orthomyxoviridae virus infections by administering ribosides, riboside phosphates and prodrugs thereof, of Formula I: wherein R2 is halogen. The compounds, compositions, and methods provided are particularly useful for the treatment of Human Influenza virus infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael O'Neil Hanrahan Clarke, Choung U. Kim, Willard Lew
  • Publication number: 20110178058
    Abstract: Provided are compounds of Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The compounds, compositions, and methods provided are useful for the treatment of Flaviviridae virus infections, particularly hepatitis C infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Eda CANALES, Lee S. Chong, Michael O' Neil Hanrahan Clarke, Edward Doerffler, Scott E. Lazerwith, Willard Lew, Michael Mertzman, Philip A. Morganelli, William J. Watkins
  • Publication number: 20110178129
    Abstract: Provided are compounds of Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The compounds, compositions, and methods provided are useful for the treatment of Flaviviridae virus infections, particularly hepatitis C infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Eda Canales, Michael O' Neil Hanrahan Clarke, Scott E. Lazerwith, Willard Lew, Philip Anthony Morganelli, William J. Watkins
  • Publication number: 20110123493
    Abstract: Pyrido(3,2-d)pyrimidine derivatives represented by the structural formula (Ia): wherein, R1, R2 and R3 are defined herein, pharmaceutical acceptable addition salts, stereochemical isomeric forms, N-oxides, solvates and pro-drugs thereof, for use in the treatment of hepatitis C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Eda Canales, Lee S. Chong, Michael O' Neil Hanrahan Clarke, Scott E. Lazerwith, Willard Lew, Qi Liu, Michael L. Mitchell, William J. Watkins, Jennifer R. Zhang
  • Publication number: 20110020278
    Abstract: Provided are compounds of Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The compounds, compositions, and methods provided are useful for the treatment of Flaviviridae virus infections, particularly hepatitis C infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Eda Canales, Lee S. Chong, Michael O'Neil Hanrahan Clarke, Edward Doerffler, Scott E. Lazerwith, Willard Lew, Qi Liu, Michael Mertzman, Philip A. Morganelli, William J. Watkins, Hong Ye
  • Publication number: 20100179123
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having the formula: wherein R1, R2, X1, X2, L1, L2, Y and Z are as defined in classes and subclasses herein, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, as described generally and in subclasses herein, which compounds are useful as inhibitors of protein kinase (e.g., Aurora), and thus are useful, for example, for the treatment of Aurora mediated diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Willard Lew, Subramanian Baskaran, Johan D. Oslob, Joshua C. Yoburn, Min Zhong
  • Patent number: 7601725
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having the formula: wherein R1, R2, X1, X2, L1, L2, Y and Z are as defined in classes and subclasses herein, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, as described generally and in subclasses herein, which compounds are useful as inhibitors of protein kinase (e.g., Aurora), and thus are useful, for example, for the treatment of Aurora mediated diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Willard Lew, Subramanian Baskaran, Johan D. Oslob, Joshua C. Yoburn, Min Zhong
  • Publication number: 20090118274
    Abstract: Monocyclic aminopropyl tetrahydro-pyrazolo-pyridine compounds are described, which are useful as cathepsin S modulators. Such compounds may be used in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of disease states, disorders, and conditions mediated by cathepsin S activity, such as psoriasis, pain, multiple sclerosis, atherosclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventors: Darin Allen, Michael K. Ameriks, Frank U. Axe, Matthew Burdett, Hui Cai, Ingrid Choong, James P. Edwards, Willard Lew, Steven P. Meduna
  • Publication number: 20080269241
    Abstract: Bicyclic aminopropyl tetrahydro-pyrazolo-pyridine compounds are described, which are useful as cathepsin S modulators. Such compounds may be used in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of disease states, disorders, and conditions mediated by cathepsin S activity, such as psoriasis, pain, multiple sclerosis, atherosclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Darin Allen, Michael K. Ameriks, Frank U. Axe, Matthew Burdett, Hui Cai, Ingrid Choong, James P. Edwards, Willard Lew, Steven P. Meduna
  • Publication number: 20080207683
    Abstract: Biaryl-substituted tetrahydro-pyrazolo-pyridine compounds are described, which are useful as cathepsin S modulators. Such compounds may be used in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of disease states, disorders, and conditions mediated by cathepsin S activity, such as psoriasis, pain, multiple sclerosis, atherosclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Darin Allen, Ingrid Choong, Willard Lew
  • Publication number: 20060035908
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having the formula: wherein R1, R2, X1, X2, L1, L2, Y and Z are as defined in classes and subclasess herein, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, as described generally and in subclasses herein, which compounds are useful as inhibitors of protein kinase (e.g., Aurora), and thus are useful, for example, for the treatment of Aurora mediated diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Willard Lew, Subramanian Baskaran, Johan Oslob, Joshua Yoburn, Min Zhong
  • Publication number: 20050176758
    Abstract: Novel compounds are described. The compounds generally comprise an acidic group, a basic group, a substituted amino or N-acyl and a group having an optionally hydroxylated alkane moiety. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitors of the invention are also described. Methods of inhibiting neuraminidase in samples suspected of containing neuraminidase are also described. Antigenic materials, polymers, antibodies, conjugates of the compounds of the invention with labels, and assay methods for detecting neuraminidase activity are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 1996
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: NORBERT W. BISCHOFBERGER, CHOUNG U. KIM, WILLARD LEW, HONGTAO LIU, MATTHEW A. WILLIAMS
  • Patent number: 6878743
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, wherein A, B, D, E, G, J, n, and R1 are as described generally and in classes and subclasses herein, and additionally provides pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods for the use thereof as caspase inhibitors and for the treatment of disorders caused by excessive apoptotic activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Ingrid Choong, Matthew Burdett, Warren DeLano, Daniel Erlanson, Dennis Lee, Willard Lew
  • Publication number: 20040053999
    Abstract: Novel compounds are described. The compounds generally comprise an acidic group, a basic group, a substituted amino or N-acyl and a group having an optionally hydroxylated alkane moiety. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitors of the invention are also described. Methods of inhibiting neuraminidase in samples suspected of containing neuraminidase are also described. Antigenic materials, polymers, antibodies, conjugates of the compounds of the invention with labels, and assay methods for detecting neuraminidase activity are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Norbert W. Bischofberger, Terrence C. Dahl, Michael J. M. Hitchcock, Choung U. Kim, Willard Lew, Hongtao Liu, Roger G. Mills, Matthew A. Williams
  • Publication number: 20030114447
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having formula (I): 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventors: Ingrid Choong, Matthew Burdett, Warren DeLano, Daniel Erlanson, Dennis Lee, Willard Lew
  • Patent number: 6225341
    Abstract: Novel compounds are described. The compounds generally comprise an acidic group, a basic group, a substituted amino or N-acyl and a group having an optionally hydroxylated alkane moiety. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitors of the invention are also described. Methods of inhibiting neuraminidase in samples suspected of containing neuraminidase are also described. Antigenic materials, polymers, antibodies, conjugates of the compounds of the invention with labels, and assay methods for detecting neuraminidase activity are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Norbert W. Bischofberger, Choung U. Kim, Willard Lew, Hongtao Liu, Matthew A. Williams
  • Patent number: 6111132
    Abstract: Novel compounds of Formula (I) are described. R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are described in this specification.Synthetic intermediates and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitors of the invention are also described. Methods of inhibiting neuraminidase in samples suspected of containing neuraminidase are also described. Assay methods for detecting neuraminidase activity are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Choung U. Kim, Willard Lew
  • Patent number: 5958973
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.2 is H, or an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms and 0 to 2 hydroxyls;R.sub.3 is H, or hydroxyl;R.sub.4 is H, or forms a hydrolyzable ester or amide with --CO.sub.2 --;R.sub.5 are H, or are taken together to form .dbd.NH; andR.sub.6 comprises an amine, or a group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms and 1 to 3 amine groups. The invention is also directed to methods of inhibiting the activity of neuraminidase using the compounds of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Norbert W. Bischofberger, Choung U. Kim, Willard Lew, Hongtao Liu, John C. Martin, Sundaramoorthi Swaminathan, Matthew A. Williams
  • Patent number: 5952375
    Abstract: Novel compounds are described. The compounds generally comprise an acidic group, a basic group, a substituted amino or N-acyl and a group having an optionally hydroxylated alkane moiety. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitors of the invention are also described. Methods of inhibiting neuraminidase in samples suspected of containing neuraminidase are also described. Antigenic materials, polymers, antibodies, conjugates of the compounds of the invention with labels, and assay methods for detecting neuraminidase activity are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Norbert W. Bischofberger, Choung U. Kim, Willard Lew, Hongtao Liu, Matthew A. Williams
  • Patent number: 5866601
    Abstract: Novel carbocyclic compounds are described. The compounds generally comprise an acidic group, a basic group, a substituted amino or N-acyl and a group having an optionally hydroxylated alkane moiety. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitors of the invention are also described. Methods of inhibiting neuraminidase in samples suspected of containing neuraminidase are also described. Antigenic materials, polymers, antibodies, conjugates of the compounds of the invention with labels, and assay methods for detecting neuraminidase activity are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Willard Lew, Choung U. Kim, Hongtao Liu, Matthew A. Williams