Patents by Inventor Yunfu Luo

Yunfu Luo 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: 10239838
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to heteroaryl compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Nigel Liverton, Yunfu Luo
  • Patent number: 10227336
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to pyrazole compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the pyrazole compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these pharmaceutical compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp
    Inventors: Nigel Liverton, Scott D. Kuduk, Yunfu Luo
  • Patent number: 10214535
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to hydroxymethyl piperidine compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Nigel Liverton, Yunfu Luo
  • Patent number: 10189831
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula I: are HIV reverse transcriptase inhibitors, wherein R1, R2, RE, L, M and Z are defined herein. The compounds of Formula I and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in the inhibition of HIV reverse transcriptase, the prophylaxis and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prophylaxis, delay in the onset or progression, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Arrington, Yongxin Han, Yaozong Li, Yunfu Luo, Mehul Patel
  • Publication number: 20180370973
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to fused heteroaryl derivative compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these pharmaceutical compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Nigel Liverton, Douglas C. Beshore, Na Meng, Yunfu Luo
  • Patent number: 10155750
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to amidoethyl azole compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Nigel Liverton, Yunfu Luo
  • Patent number: 10150751
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to pyrrolidine compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Nigel Liverton, Yunfu Luo, Jason W. Skudlarek
  • Patent number: 10017507
    Abstract: Disclosed are a series of diaza-benzofluoranthrene compounds. The present invention particularly relates to a compound represented by formula (I), pharmaceutically acceptable salts or tautomers thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: HARBIN PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP CO., LTD. GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL FACTORY
    Inventors: Shujie Yuan, Xinchun Yang, Jinlong Zhao, Daoxu Zhang, Mingda Sun, Jiaji Liu, Tao Wei, Huanan Zhao, Yunfu Luo, Chundao Yang
  • Patent number: 10017504
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to piperidine isoxazole and isothiazole orexin compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors. Such compounds are of the general structural formula I: wherein the variables are defined herein. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Nigel Liverton, Scott D. Kuduk, Douglas Beshore, Yunfu Luo, Na Meng, Tingting Yu
  • Patent number: 10010539
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to pyrazole, triazole and tetrazole compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors. Such compounds are of the general structural formula I: The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these pharmaceutical compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Nigel Liverton, Scott D. Kuduk, Douglas Beshore, Yunfu Luo, Na Meng
  • Patent number: 9981969
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Imidazole Derivatives of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, B, Y, R1 and R2 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Imidazole Derivative, and methods of using the Imidazole Derivatives for inhibiting CYP450 3A. Inhibition of CYP450 3A can be used to improve the pharmacokinetics of a drug that is metabolized by CYP450 3A4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Craig A. Coburn, Milana Maletic, Yunfu Luo, Zhiqi Qi, Chunsing Li, Tingting Yu, Richard Soll
  • Patent number: 9975888
    Abstract: The present invention relates to aryl linked imidazole and triazole derivatives, compositions comprising said compounds, alone or in combination with other drugs, and methods of using the compounds for improving the pharmacokinetics of a drug. The compounds of the invention are useful in human and veterinary medicine for inhibiting CYP3A4 and for improving the pharmacokinetics of a therapeutic compound that is metabolized by CYP3A4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Craig A. Coburn, Milana M. Maletic, Yunfu Luo, Zhiqi Qi, Chun Sing Li, Tingting Yu
  • Publication number: 20180104220
    Abstract: Disclosed is an imidazole compound, in particular, the compound as shown in formula (I) and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or tautomer thereof are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Shuhui CHEN, Yunfu LUO, Jianfeng PAN
  • Patent number: 9920038
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methyloxazole compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Nigel Liverton, Yunfu Luo
  • Publication number: 20180016270
    Abstract: Disclosed are a series of diaza-benzofluoranthrene compounds. The present invention particularly relates to a compound represented by formula (I), pharmaceutically acceptable salts or tautomers thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Shujie Yuan, Xinchun Yang, Jinlong Zhao, Daoxu Zhang, Mingda Sun, Jiaji Liu, Tao Wei, Huanan Zhao, Yunfu Luo, Chundao Yang
  • Publication number: 20170349585
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula I: are HIV reverse transcriptase inhibitors, wherein R1, R2, RE, L, M and Z are defined herein. The compounds of Formula I and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful in the inhibition of HIV reverse transcriptase, the prophylaxis and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prophylaxis, delay in the onset or progression, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Arrington, Christopher Burgey, Robert Gilfillan, Yongxin Han, Chun Sing Li, Yaozong Li, Yunfu Luo, Zhiyu Lei
  • Publication number: 20170342052
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to pyrrolidine compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Nigel Liverton, Yunfu Luo, Jason W. Skudlarek
  • Patent number: 9828368
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to oxazole compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the oxazole compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these pharmaceutical compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Nigel Liverton, Douglas C. Beshore, Scott D. Kuduk, Yunfu Luo, Na Meng, Tingting Yu
  • Publication number: 20170327490
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to piperidine isoxazole and isothiazole orexin compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: NIGEL LIVERTON, SCOTT D. KUDUK, DOUGLAS BESHORE, YUNFU LUO, NA MENG, TINGTING XU
  • Publication number: 20170319560
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to pyrazole, triazole and tetrazole compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the pyrazole, triazole, and tetrazole compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these pharmaceutical compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: NIGEL LIVERTON, SCOTT D. KUDUK, DOUGLAS BESHORE, YUNFU LUO, NA MENG