Patents Issued in March 12, 2013
  • Patent number: 8394785
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the treatment and/or amelioration of urticaria, the method comprising the administration of a pharmaceutically active dose of a compound of formula I to a subject in need of such a treatment and/or amelioration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Jado Technologies GmbH
    Inventors: Tobias Braxmeier, Tim Friedrichson, Gary Jennings
  • Patent number: 8394786
    Abstract: The present invention concerns the compounds of formula wherein Z represents NH; Y represents —C3-9alkyl-, —C2-9alkenyl-, —C3-7alkyl-CO—NH optionally substituted with amino, mono- or di(C1-4alkyl)amino or C1-4alkyloxycarbonylamino-, —C3-7alkenyl-CO—NH— optionally substituted with amino, mono- or di(C1-4alkyl)amino- or C1-4alkyloxycarbonylamino-, C1-5alkyl-NR13—C1-5alkyl-, —C1-5alkyl-NR14—CO—C1-5alkyl-, —C1-6alkyl-CO—NH—, —C1-5alkyl-CONR15—C1-5alkyl-, —C1-3alkyl-NH—CO-Het20-, —C1-2alkyl-CO-Het21-CO—, —C1-2alkyl-NH—CO—CR16R17—NH—, —C1-2alkyl-CO—NH—CR18R19—CO—, —C1-2alkyl-CO—NR20—C1-3alkyl-CO—, or —NR22—CO—C1-3alkyl-NH—; X1 represents a direct bond, O or —O—C1-2alkyl-; X2 represents a direct bond, —CO—C1-2alkyl-, NR12, —NR12—C1-2alkyl-, —O—N?CH— or —C1-2alkyl-; R1 and R2 are hydrogen or halo; R3 are hydrogen; R4 represents hydrogen or C1-4alkyloxy; R12 and R13 are hydrogen or C1-4alkyl; R14 and R15 are hydrogen; R16 and R17 each independently represent hydrogen or C1-4alkyl; R18 and R19 are hydrogen or C1-4
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V.
    Inventors: Eddy Jean Edgard Freyne, Timothy Pietro Suren Perera, Peter Jacobus Johannes Antonius Buijnsters, Marc Willems, Gaston Stanislas Marcella Diels, Werner Constant Johan Embrechts, Peter ten Holte, Frederik Jan Rita Rombouts, Carsten Schultz-Fademrecht
  • Patent number: 8394787
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) where: R2 is a hydrogen or fluorine atom or a hydroxyl, cyano, trifluoromethyl, C1-6-alkyl, C1-6-alkoxy, or NR8R9 group; m, n, o and p independently are a number from 0 to 3, provided that m+n?7 and that o+p?7; A is a covalent bond, an oxygen atom, a C1-6-alkylene group or a —O—C1-6-alkylene group in which the end that is an oxygen atom is bonded to the R1 group and the end that is an alkylene group is bonded to the carbon of the bicyclic compound; R1 is an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl group; R3 is a hydrogen or fluorine atom or a C1-6-alkyl or trifluoromethyl group; R4 is an optionally substituted 5-membered heterocyclic compounds; wherein the compounds can be in the state of a base or an acid addition salt. The invention can be used in therapeutics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Sanofi
    Inventors: Ahmed Abouabdellah, Nathalie Chereze, Aude Fayol, Alistair Lochead, Mourad Saady, Julien Vache, Philippe Yaiche
  • Patent number: 8394788
    Abstract: Provided herein are small molecule compounds that alter the transport activity of solute transporters, particularly urea transporters. The compounds described herein belong to the phenylsulfoxyoxazole, phenylsulfoxyimidazole, phenylsulfoxythiazole class of compounds. The compounds described herein are useful for increasing solute clearance in states of fluid overload and for treating cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic diseases, disorders, and conditions. Methods for identifying and using these agents that inhibit urea transporters are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Alan S. Verkman, Marc Harris Levin
  • Patent number: 8394789
    Abstract: The invention relates to 5,6-dihydropyrrolo[2,1-?]isoquinoline and pyrrolo[2,1-?]isoquinoline derivatives according to general formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds can be used for the treatment of infertility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: MSD Oss B.V.
    Inventors: Rachel Deborah van Rijn, Hubert Jan Josef Loozen, Cornelis Marius Timmers, Lars Anders van der Veen, Willem Frederik Johan Karstens
  • Patent number: 8394790
    Abstract: The invention provides novel compounds and pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of psychological and/or psychiatric diseases or disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Ramot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd.
    Inventors: Moshe Portnoy, Irit Gil-Ad, Avraham Weizman
  • Patent number: 8394791
    Abstract: This invention concerns a crystalline, enantiopure hydrochloride salt of N-(5-{2-[3-(4,4-diethyl-2-oxo-4H-benzo[d][1,3]oxazin-1-yl)-1,1-dimethyl-propylamino-1-hydroxy-ethyl}-2-hydroxy-phenyl)-methanesulfonamide, preferably of N-(5-{(R)-2-[3-(4,4-diethyl-2-oxo-4H-benzo[d][1,3]oxazin-1-yl)-1,1-dimethyl-propylamino-1-hydroxy-ethyl}-2-hydroxy-phenyl)-methanesulfonamide and its action as a long acting beta-agonist, alone or in combination with one or multiple other active ingredients for the treatment of respiratory diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Ulrike Werthmann, Marco Santagostino, Adil Duran
  • Patent number: 8394792
    Abstract: Disclosed are heterocyclic derivatives, and more particularly heterocyclic derivatives having the following Formula I which are useful for the preparation of medicaments for treating diseases related to uric acid: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, X1, X2, X3, L and Y are the same as defined in the detailed description.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: C&C Research Laboratories
    Inventors: Sung Oh Ahn, Chan Hee Park, Jun Hwan Im, Soon Ok Lee, Kyoung June Lee, Seong Wook Cho, Kwang Seok Ko, Sun Young Han, Won Il Lee
  • Patent number: 8394793
    Abstract: The main object of the present invention is to provide an agent for the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases. The present invention relates to an agent for the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases containing the heterocyclic derivative represented by the following general formula (1) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient; In the formula (1), R1 and R2 are the same or different and each represents an optionally substituted aryl; R3 and R4 are the same or different and each represents hydrogen atom or alkyl; R5 represents hydrogen atom, alkyl or halogen atom; Y represents N or N?O; A represents NR6, and R6 represents hydrogen atom, alkyl, etc.; D represents alkylene or alkenylene which is optionally substituted with hydroxy; E represents phenylene or a single bond; G represents O, S, etc.; and Q represents carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Takashi Kyoi
  • Patent number: 8394794
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula (I) and (IV): as described herein, as well as salts thereof. The compounds have anti-cancer properties and/or chemosensitization properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Regents of The University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Chengguo Xing, Jignesh Doshi
  • Patent number: 8394795
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are useful for inhibition of Raf kinases. Methods of using compounds of Formula I and stereoisomers, tautomers, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, for in vitro, in situ, and in vivo diagnosis, prevention or treatment of such disorders in mammalian cells, or associated pathological conditions are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignees: Array BioPharma Inc., Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Kateri A. Ahrendt, Alexandre J. Buckmelter, Jason De Meese, Jonas Grina, Joshua D. Hansen, Ellen R. Laird, Paul Lunghofer, David Moreno, Brad Newhouse, Li Ren, Jeongbeob Seo, Hongqi Tian, Steven Mark Wenglowsky, Bainian Feng, Janet Gunzner, Kim Malesky, Simon Mathieu, Joachim Rudolph, Zhaoyang Wen, Wendy B. Young
  • Patent number: 8394796
    Abstract: Formula I (Ia and Ib) compounds wherein (i) X1 is N and X2 is S, (ii) X1 is CR7 and X2 is S, (iii) X1 is N and X2 is NR2, or (iv) X1 is CR7 and X2 is O, including stereoisomers, tautomers, metabolites and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are useful for inhibiting the delta isoform of PI3K, and for treating disorders mediated by lipid kinases such as inflammation, immunological, and cancer. Methods of using compounds of Formula I for in vitro, in situ, and in vivo diagnosis, prevention or treatment of such disorders in mammalian cells, or associated pathological conditions, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Georgette Castanedo, Bryan Chan, David Goldstein, Rama Kondru, Matthew Lucas, Wylie Palmer, Stephen Price, Brian Safina, Pascal Pierre Alexandre Savy, Eileen Mary Seward, Daniel P. Sutherlin, Zachary K. Sweeney
  • Patent number: 8394797
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds having pharmacological activity towards the sigma receptor, and more particularly to pyrazole derivatives of formula I and to processes of preparation of such compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and to their use therapy and prophylaxis, in particular for the treatment of psychosis or pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Laboratorios Del Dr. Esteve, S.A.
    Inventors: Jordi Corbera Arjona, Maria Rosa Cuberes-Altisent, Joerg Holenz, Daniel Martínez-Olmo, David Vaño-Domenech
  • Patent number: 8394798
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for inducing neuronal cell differentiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: The Scripps Research Institute
    Inventors: Masaki Warashina, Kyung Hoon Min, Fred Gage, Peter Schultz, Sheng Ding, Tomoko Kuwabara
  • Patent number: 8394799
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are an HIF-1 inhibitor, a method for the preparation thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same as an active ingredient. The HIF-1 inhibitor shows anticancer activity thanks to the inhibition activity against HIF-1, a transcription factor which plays an important role in the growth and metastasis of cancer, but not to general cytotoxicity. Thus, the HIF-inhibitor and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof can be used as a therapeutic for various cancers such as liver cancer; stomach cancer and breast cancer. Also, the compound having inhibition activity against HIF-1 is useful in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy and arthritis, which are aggravated by HIF-1-mediated VEGF expression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology
    Inventors: Jung Joon Lee, Jeong-Hyung Lee, Kyeong Lee, Young-Soo Hong, B. K. Shanthaveerappa, Yinlan Jin, Jin Hwan Kim, Xuejun Jin
  • Patent number: 8394800
    Abstract: Methods and kits for treating or preventing psoriasis or a symptom associated with psoriasis in a subject are described. The methods involve topical applications to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an ?2 adrenergic receptor agonist, such as brimonidine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
    Inventor: Jack A. DeJovin
  • Patent number: 8394801
    Abstract: The invention provides quinoxalines of the general formula I which are used as medicaments preferably for treating tumour disorders, in particular in cases of drug resistance to other active compounds and in cases of metastasic carcinoma. The possible applications are not limited to tumour disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Aeterna Zentaris GmbH
    Inventors: Matthias Gerlach, Irene Seipelt, Eckhard Guenther, Tilmann Schuster, Emmanuel Polymeropoulos, Michael Czech, Eckhard Claus
  • Patent number: 8394802
    Abstract: Compounds which are 4,7-disubstituted derivatives of 3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazin-1-one compounds with the formula or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, their preparation process and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them are disclosed; these compounds are useful in the treatment of diseases caused by and/or associated with an altered protein kinase activity such as cancer, viral infection, prevention of AIDS development in HIV-infected individuals, cell proliferative disorders, autoimmune and neurodegenerative disorders; also disclosed is a process under Solid Phase Synthesis conditions for preparing the compounds of the invention and chemical libraries comprising a plurality of them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Nerviano Medical Sciences S.R.L.
    Inventors: Danilo Mirizzi, Giovanni Cervi, Matteo D'Anello, Gianluca Mariano Enrico Papeo, Ron Ferguson, Francesco Casuscelli
  • Patent number: 8394803
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, that inhibit bacterial gyrase and/or Topo IV and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds. These compounds, and compositions thereof, are useful in treating bacterial infection. Accordingly, the present invention also relates to methods for treating bacterial infections in mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Paul Charifson, David Deininger, Joseph Drumm, Anne-Laure Grillot, Arnaud LeTiran, Yusheng Liao, Emanuele Perola, Steven Ronkin, Dean Stamos, Tiansheng Wang
  • Patent number: 8394804
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to phosphonic acid compounds useful as serine protease inhibitors, compositions thereof and methods for treating inflammatory and serine protease mediated disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V.
    Inventors: Michael N. Greco, Harold R. Almond, Jr., Lawrence de Garavilla, Michael J. Hawkins, Michael J. Humora, Yun Qian, Donald Gilmore Walker, Sergio Cesco-Cancian, Christopher Norman Nilsen, Mitul N. Patel, Kirk Leonerd Sorgi, Eugene Powell
  • Patent number: 8394805
    Abstract: Novel compounds of which the following is exemplary:
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Norbert Hauel, Angelo Ceci, Henri Doods, Iris Kauffmann-Hefner, Ingo Konetzki, Annette Schuler-Metz, Rainer Walter
  • Patent number: 8394806
    Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I), (II), (III) and (V) are described for use in modulating microtubule polymerisation and in the treatment of associated disease states. Use of compounds (I), (III) and (V) in the treatment of kinase-associated disease states is also described. Further described are novel compounds of formula (II), (III) and (V).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: YM Biosciences Australia Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Christopher John Burns, Andrew Frederick Wilks, Michael Francis Harte, Harrison Sikanyika, Emmanuelle Fantino
  • Patent number: 8394807
    Abstract: There is provided a dihydroquinazoline compound of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of the radicals are defined herein, as well as a pharmaceutical composition containing the compound, and a method of using the compound for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventor: Arun K. Ghosh
  • Patent number: 8394808
    Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutically active xanthine derivative compounds of Formula (I): corresponding processes for manufacture of said derivatives, pharmaceutical formulations containing and uses of such compounds in therapy, particularly in treatment of diseases where under-activation of the HM74A receptor contributes to the disease or where activation of the receptor will be beneficial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Glaxosmithkline LLC
    Inventors: Ivan Leo Pinto, Shahzad Sharooq Rahman, Neville Hubert Nicholson
  • Patent number: 8394809
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for treating various diseases, syndromes, conditions and disorders, including pain. Such compounds are represented by Formula I as follows: wherein R1, Y, R2, R3, and Ra are defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceutica, NV
    Inventors: Steven J. Coats, Yue-Mei Zhang, Shu-Chen Lin, Li Liu, Tamara A. Miskowski, Scott L. Dax, Henry Breslin, Bart L. De Corte, Wei He
  • Patent number: 8394810
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel “reverse amide” compounds comprising a zinc chelator group, and the use of such compounds in the inhibition of HDAC6 and in the treatment of various diseases, disorders or conditions related to HDAC6.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Acetylon Pharmaceuticals
    Inventors: John H. van Duzer, Ralph Mazitschek, Walter Ogier, James E. Bradner, Guoxiang Huang, Dejian Xie, Nan Yu
  • Patent number: 8394811
    Abstract: A method of identification of compounds that modulate thyroid hormone activity, and the use of such compounds and compositions thereof for such purposes are disclosed. The compounds may be selected from the group consisting of: The compounds may be prepared as pharmaceutical compositions, and may be used for the prevention and treatment of conditions that are causally related to aberrant thyroid hormone activity, such as hyperthyroidism and thyrotoxicosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignees: Molsoft LLC, New York University School of Medicine
    Inventors: Herbert H. Samuels, Ruben Abagyan, Matthieu Schapira, Maxim Totrov, Bruce M. Raaka, Stephen R. Wilson, Li Fan, Zhiguo Zhou
  • Patent number: 8394812
    Abstract: Sustained release formulations of nalbuphine or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; methods for making the sustained release formulations of nalbuphine or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; and methods for using the sustained release formulations of nalbuphine or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof to treat patients suffering from pain are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Penwest Pharmaceuticals Co.
    Inventors: Anand R. Baichwal, Philip A. Goliber, Anthony E. Carpanzano, Thomas Sciascia, Donald Diehl, II, Brian Vogler, David Verbel, Stanley Au
  • Patent number: 8394813
    Abstract: The present invention relates to active agent delivery systems and more specifically to compositions that comprise amino acids, as single amino acids or peptides, covalently attached to active agents and methods for administering conjugated active agent compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Shire LLC
    Inventors: Travis Mickle, Suma Krishnan, James Scott Moncrief, Christopher Lauderback, Thomas Piccariello, Randal Kirk
  • Patent number: 8394814
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for separating noscapine from an opium source without substantially changing the color of the noscapine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Mallinekrodt LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin M. Marshall, Keith G. Tomazi
  • Patent number: 8394815
    Abstract: The present invention provides therapeutically effective 2,4,5-trisubstituted imidazole compounds, methods of preparing the same, and compositions comprising the compounds alone or in combination with other agents. The present invention further provides for the use of the compounds as anti-microbial agents. The anti-microbial properties of the compounds include anti-bacterial and/or anti-fungal activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Lorus Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Raed H. Al-Qawasmeh, Aiping H. Young, Mario Huesca, Yoon S. Lee
  • Patent number: 8394816
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia comprising administering to the animal, a therapeutically effective amount of a heterocyclic compound of Formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Inventors: Irene Ghobrial, Aldo Roccaro, Dharminder Chauhan, Kenneth Anderson, Michael Palladino
  • Patent number: 8394817
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds having the formula: wherein R1 is halogen. The invention also provides compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of treating diseases or disorders that comprise administering one or more of the compounds to a subject in need thereof. The disclosed compounds have CCR1 antagonist activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth G. Carson, Geraldine C. B. Harriman, Shomir Ghosh
  • Patent number: 8394818
    Abstract: The present invention relates to small molecule modulators of mTORC1 and mTORC2, syntheses thereof, and intermediates thereto. Such small molecule modulators are useful in the treatment of proliferative diseases (e.g., benign neoplasms, cancers, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, diabetic retinopathy) and metabolic diseases. Novel small molecules are provided that inhibit one or more of mTORC1, mTORC2, and PI3K-related proteins. Novel methods of providing soluble mTORC1 and mTORC2 complexes are discussed, as well as methods of using the soluble complexes in a high-throughput manner to screen for inhibitory compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignees: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc., Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research
    Inventors: Nathanael Gray, Jae Won Chang, Jianming Zhang, Carson C. Thoreen, Seong Woo Anthony Kang, David M. Sabatini, Qingsong Liu
  • Patent number: 8394819
    Abstract: Compound of formula I are antagonists of the PGD2 receptor, CRTH2, and as such are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of CRTH2-mediated diseases such as asthma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Carl Berthelette, Michael Boyd, John Colucci, Karine Villeneuve, Joey Methot
  • Patent number: 8394820
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein X1, X2, X3, X4, n, Y, W, and A are as defined in the disclosure, or a salt thereof, or a hydrate or solvate thereof, and to processes for the preparation of these compounds and the therapeutic use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Sanofi
    Inventors: Laurent Dubois, Yannick Evanno, André Malanda, Odile LeClerc
  • Patent number: 8394821
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a novel salt form of a compound that exhibits an inhibitory effect on activated blood coagulation factor X, and is useful as a preventive and/or therapeutic drug for thrombotic diseases, and crystals thereof. The present invention provides N1-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-N2-((1S,2R,4S)-4-[(dimethylamino)carbonyl]-2-{[(5-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl)carbonyl]amino}cyclohexyl)ethanediamide tartrate and crystals thereof, as a novel salt form of N1-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-N2-((1S,2R,4S)-4-[(dimethylamino)carbonyl]-2-{[(5-methyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrothiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yl)carbonyl]amino}cyclohexyl)ethanediamide and crystals thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited
    Inventor: Makoto Ono
  • Patent number: 8394822
    Abstract: A series of thieno[2,3-b]pyridine derivatives which are substituted in the 2-position by a substituted anilino moiety, being selective inhibitors of human MEK (MAPKK) enzymes, are accordingly of benefit in medicine, for example in the treatment of inflammatory, autoimmune, cardiovascular, proliferative (including oncological) and nociceptive conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: UCB Pharma, S.A.
    Inventors: Martin Clive Hutchings, Sarah Catherine Archibald, Daniel Christopher Brookings, Jeremy Martin Davis, James Andrew Johnson, Barry John Langham, Judi Charlotte Neuss
  • Patent number: 8394823
    Abstract: Disclosed are triazolopyridine compounds of the following Formula (I); or stereoisomers or salts thereof. Also, disclosed are methods of using the compound in the treatment of obesity, dyslipidemia, diabetes and atherosclerosis, and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one compound of Formula (I) or a stereoisomer or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventor: Chongqing Sun
  • Patent number: 8394824
    Abstract: The invention relates to the quinuclidine compounds of formula I having quaternary ammonium group, its preparation, and the pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of the compound of formula I. The compound and the composition are used to prevent and treat the diseases by blocking acetylcholine receptor. Wherein: R1 is selected from C1-12 saturated straight-chain alkyl and cycloalkyl; R2 is selected from C1-12 saturated straight-chain alkyl or straight-chain alkyl; and X is selected from halogen ion, organic and inorganic acid radical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Shuqiang Zhao
    Inventor: Shuqiang Zhao
  • Patent number: 8394825
    Abstract: The present invention involves tetrahydroisoquinoline compounds and their use in the inhibition and/or prevention of tumor growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Sterix Limited
    Inventors: Matthew Leese, Fabrice Jourdan, Meriel Kimberley, Atul Purohit, Barry Victor Lloyd Potter, Gillian Reed
  • Patent number: 8394826
    Abstract: Provided are compounds that are inhibitors of both rho kinase and of a monoamine transporter (MAT) act to improve the disease state or condition. Further provided are compositions comprising the compounds. Further provided are methods for treating diseases or conditions, the methods comprising administering compounds according to the invention. One such disease may be glaucoma for which, among other beneficial effects, a marked reduction in intraocular pressure (IOP) may be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Mitchell A. deLong, Jill Marie Sturdivant, Susan M. Royalty
  • Patent number: 8394827
    Abstract: The present invention is to provide an inhibitor that inhibits differentiation of T cells into Th1 cells. The inhibitor that inhibits differentiation of T cells into Th1 cells contains, as an active ingredient, pitavastatin or a salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignees: Kowa Co., Ltd., National University Corporation Nagoya University
    Inventor: Akio Suzumura
  • Patent number: 8394828
    Abstract: This invention is directed to vanilloid receptor VR1 ligands. More particularly, this invention relates to quinoline-derived amides that are potent antagonists or agonists of VR1 which are useful for the treatment and prevention of inflammatory and other pain conditions in mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceutica, NV
    Inventors: Ellen Codd, Scott L. Dax, Michele Jetter, Mark McDonnell, James J. McNally, Mark Youngman
  • Patent number: 8394829
    Abstract: Provided are compounds of Formula I: wherein X is: R1 and R2 together with the phenyl to which they are bound may form a bicyclic, fused heterocyclic ring, and all other variables are as defined herein, as well as their use in treating pulmonary inflammation or bronchoconstriction and compositions comprising and processes for preparing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Baker, Shaopei Cai, Joshua Aaron Kaplan, Musong Kim, Jennifer Alissa Loyer-Drew, Stephane Perreault, Gary Phillips, Lafe J. Purvis, II, Marcin Stasiak, Kirk K. Stevens, Josh Van Veldhuizen
  • Patent number: 8394830
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are CRTH2 ligands, useful in the treatment of, for example, asthma and COPD wherein: R1 is halogen or cyano; R2 is hydrogen or methyl; R3 and R4 are independently —OR6, C1-C6alkyl or C3-C6cycloalkyl, the latter two groups being optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms; R5 is hydrogen or halogen; R6 is C1C6alkyl or C3-C6cycloalkyl, either of which being optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms; X is —CH2—, —S—, or —O—; one of Y and Y1 is hydrogen and the other is OR6, —C(?O)R7, NR8SO2R6 or a heterocyclic group selected from those referred to in the specification; and R6, R7 and R8 are as defined in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Pulmagen Therapeutics (Asthma) Limited
    Inventors: John Gary Montana, Harry Finch, George Hynd, Michael Colin Cramp, Rosa Arienzo, Neville McLean
  • Patent number: 8394831
    Abstract: This invention comprises the novel compounds of formula (I) wherein n, m, t, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, L, Q, X, Y and have defined meanings, having histone deacetylase inhibiting enzymatic activity; their preparation, compositions containing them and their use as a medicine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceutica, N.V.
    Inventors: Kristof Van Emelen, Marc Gustaaf Celine Verdonck, Sven Franciscus Anna Van Brandt, Leo Jacobus Jozef Backx
  • Patent number: 8394832
    Abstract: Methods of treating, preventing and/or managing an immunodeficiency disease or disorder are disclosed. Specific methods encompass the administration of an immunomodulatory compound alone or in combination with a second active agent. Methods of boosting humoral immunity are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Celgene Corporation
    Inventors: Weiming Xu, Laura G. Corral
  • Patent number: 8394833
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating emesis by administering to the subject an effective amount of a growth hormone secretagogue compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Mann, William J. Polvino
  • Patent number: 8394834
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compounds of formula I wherein R1, R2, Ar1, Ar2, R?, R?, m, n, and o are defined in the specification or to a pharmaceutically active salt, racemic mixture, enantiomer, optical isomer or to tautomeric form thereof. The present compounds are high potential NK-3 receptor antagonists for the treatment of depression, pain, psychosis, Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Hoffman-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Jablonski, Henner Knust, Matthias Nettekoven, Angelique Patiny-Adam, Hasane Ratni, Claus Riemer