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: 9718819
    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: February 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Arrington, Christopher Burgey, Robert Gilfillan, Yongxin Han, Mehul Patel, Chun Sing Li, Yunfu Luo, Zhiyu Lei
  • Patent number: 9695163
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to thiazole compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the thiazole 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: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP
    Inventors: Nigel Liverton, Douglas C. Beshore, Scott D. Kuduk, Yunfu Luo, Na Meng, Tingting Yu
  • Patent number: 9556202
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Sulfonamide Derivatives of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, W, X, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Sulfonamide Derivative, and methods of using the Sulfonamide Derivatives for improving the pharmacokinetics of a drug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Craig A. Coburn, Milana Maletic, Richard Soll, Chunsing Li, Yunfu Luo, Zhiqi Qi
  • Publication number: 20160297792
    Abstract: The present invention relates to piperidine or piperazine 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: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Craig A. Coburn, Milana M. Maletic, Yunfu Luo, Zhiqi Qi, Tingting Yu, Richard Soll
  • Publication number: 20160297809
    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: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Craig A. Coburn, Milana M. Maletic, Yunfu Luo, Zhiqi Qi, Chun Sing Li, Tingting Yu
  • Publication number: 20160185768
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to thiazole compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the thiazole 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: August 4, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: NIGEL LIVERTON, DOUGLAS C. BESHORE, SCOTT D. KUDUK, YUNFU LUO, NA MENG, TINGTING YU
  • Publication number: 20160176858
    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: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: NIGEL LIVERTON, DOUGLAS C. BESHORE, SCOTT D. KUDUK, YUNFU LUO, NA MENG, TINGTING YU
  • Publication number: 20160145255
    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: February 1, 2016
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Arrington, Christopher Burgey, Robert Gilfillan, Yongxin Han, Mehul Patel, Chun Sing Li, Yaozong Li, Yunfu Luo, Zhiyu Lei
  • Publication number: 20160108048
    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: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Craig A. Coburn, Milana Maletic, Yunfu Luo, Zhiqi Qi, Chunsing Li, Tingting Yu, Richard Soll
  • Publication number: 20150286286
    Abstract: A foldable keyboard includes a rotation connecting part and keyboard modules hinged respectively to both sides of the rotation connecting part. The rotation connecting part includes a connecting base and turning plates hinged to both sides of the connecting base. The inner sides of the two keyboard modules are hinged to the connecting base concentrically. A sliding rod is arranged and protruded from each side edge of the two ends of the turning plates, and a corresponding sliding slot is arranged on each side edge of the two ends of the two keyboard modules respectively for the sliding rod to insert and slide therein. The two keyboard modules fold while rotate around a common axis on the connecting base when folding the foldable keyboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Wei Jiang, Yunfu Luo, Shumeng Cai, Tianxiang Zheng
  • Publication number: 20150197531
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Sulfonamide Derivatives of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, W, X, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Sulfonamide Derivative, and methods of using the Sulfonamide Derivatives for improving the pharmacokinetics of a drug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Craig A. Coburn, Milana Maletic, Richard Soll, Chunsing Li, Yunfu Luo, Zhiqi Qi
  • Publication number: 20140100231
    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: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Arrington, Christopher Burgey, Robert Gilfillan, Yongxin Han, Mehul Patel, Chun Sing Li, Yaozong Li, Yunfu Luo, Zhiyu Lei
  • Publication number: 20140005103
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Sulfonamide Derivatives of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, W, X, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Sulfonamide Derivative, and methods of using the Sulfonamide Derivatives for improving the pharmacokinetics of a drug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Craig A. Coburn, Milana Maletic, Richard Soll, Chunsing Li, Yunfu Luo, Zhiqi Qi
  • Publication number: 20130252944
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of Formula (I), wherein M, A and Y are defined as in Formula (I); invention compounds are modulators of metabotropic glutamate receptors—subtype 4 (“mGluR4”) which are useful for the treatment or prevention of central nervous system disorders as well as other disorders modulated by mGluR4 receptors. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions and the use of such compounds in the manufacture of medicaments, as well as to the use of such compounds for the prevention and treatment of such diseases in which mGluR4 is involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventors: Christelle Bolea, Sylvain Celanire, Lam Tang, Philip Jones, Nigel J. Liverton, Richard Soll, Jingchao Dong, Zhiyu Lei, Fuqing Liu, Yanling Kong, Yi Ju, Haoyong Zhang, Jieping Wei, Qiaoxin Wei, Minxiang Zhang, Yunfu Luo
  • Publication number: 20130210807
    Abstract: The present invention describes and claims compounds of the Structural Formula I, Structural Formula II, or Structural Formula III: wherein R1, R2, R3 and R3? are —H or methyl, or R3 and R3 taken together form a double bond, or R3? is —H and R2 and R3 taken together form a spiro-cyclopropyl substituent, R4 is —H or —F, and R5 is —H, methyl, —CI or —Br, Formula II wherein R1 is —H, ethyl-, isopropyl-, cyclopropyl-, methyl- or methoxy-, R4 is —H or —F, and “Y” is: (a) —CH2—; (b) —CR6H-0-CR7R8—, wherein R6, R7, and R8 are independently —H or methyl; (c) —CR6H—N(R9)—CR7R8—, wherein R6, R7, and R8 are independently —H or methyl; (d) —CH2—C(R9)(R10)—C(R7)(R8)—, wherein R7, R8, R9 and R10 are independently —H or -methyl, or both R7 and R8 are —F, R9 and R10 are independently —H or -methyl, or both R9 and R10 are —F, or R9 and R10 taken together are (0=), which together with the carbon to which they are attached forms a carbonyl group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventors: Nigel J Liverton, Christelle Boléa, Sylvain Celanire, Yunfu Luo
  • Patent number: D745520
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Shenzhen Hastech Industries Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei Jiang, Yunfu Luo, Shumeng Cai, Tianxiang Zheng
  • Patent number: D745521
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Shenzhen Hastech Industries Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei Jiang, Yunfu Luo, Shumeng Cai, Tianxiang Zheng