Patents by Inventor Emma R. Parmee

Emma R. Parmee 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: 20200206221
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which are inhibitors of the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme (“DP-IV inhibitors”) and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved, such as diabetes and particularly type 2 diabetes. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Edmondson, Michael H. Fischer, Dooseop Kim, Malcolm Maccoss, Emma R. Parmee, Ann E. Weber, Jinyou Xu
  • Publication number: 20170348309
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which are inhibitors of the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme (“DP-IV inhibitors”) and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved, such as diabetes and particularly type 2 diabetes. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Scott D. Edmondson, Michael H. Fisher, Dooseop Kim, Malcolm Maccoss, Emma R. Parmee, Ann E. Weber, Jinyou Xu
  • Patent number: 9649294
    Abstract: Glucagon receptor antagonist compounds are disclosed which are of long duration of action. The compounds are useful for treating type 2 diabetes and related conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Songnian Lin, Libo Xu, Emma R. Parmee, Xibin Liao
  • Patent number: 9527838
    Abstract: Novel pyridine-2-carboxamide derivatives of formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed as useful for treating or preventing type 2 diabetes and similar conditions. The compounds are effective as glucokinase activating agents. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included. The present invention relates to novel pyridine-2-carboxamide derivatives and salts thereof which are effective as glucokinase activating agents. Moreover, it relates to compositions containing such compounds, and methods of treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Songnian Lin, Emma R. Parmee, Jiayi Xu
  • Patent number: 9453038
    Abstract: Novel pyridine-2-carboxamide derivatives of formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed as useful for treating or preventing type 2 diabetes and similar conditions. The compounds are effective as glucokinase activating agents. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Songnian Lin, Rui Zhang, Brian Campbell, Sunita V. Dewnani, Jiayi Xu, Libo Xu, Emma R. Parmee, Roman Kats-Kagan
  • Publication number: 20160250184
    Abstract: Glucagon receptor antagonist compounds are disclosed which are of long duration of action. The compounds are useful for treating type 2 diabetes and related conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: SONGNIAN LIN, Libo Xu, Emma R. Parmee, Xibin Liao
  • Patent number: 9365574
    Abstract: A compound of Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are capable of modulating the body's production of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (“cGMP”) and are generally suitable for the therapy and prophylaxis of diseases which are associated with a disturbed cGMP balance. The invention furthermore relates to processes for preparing compounds of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for their use in the therapy and prophylaxis of the abovementioned diseases and for preparing pharmaceuticals for this purpose, and to pharmaceutical preparations which comprise compounds of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Subharekha Raghavan, John E. Stelmach, Cameron J. Smith, Hong Li, Alan Whitehead, Sherman T. Waddell, Yi-Heng Chen, Shouwu Miao, Olga A. Ornoski, Joie Garfunkle, Xibin Liao, Jiang Chang, Xiaoqing Han, Jian Guo, Jonathan A. Groeper, Linda L. Brockunier, Keith Rosauer, Emma R. Parmee
  • Patent number: 9359339
    Abstract: Glucagon receptor antagonist compounds are disclosed. The compounds are useful for treating type 2 diabetes and related conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Songnian Lin, Fengqi Zhang, Emma R. Parmee, Sunita V. Dewnani
  • Publication number: 20150359793
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which are inhibitors of the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme (“DP-IV inhibitors”) and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved, such as diabetes and particularly type 2 diabetes. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Scott D. Edmondson, Michael H. Fisher, Dooseop Kim, Malcolm Maccoss, Emma R. Parmee, Ann E. Weber, Jinyou Xu
  • Publication number: 20150336946
    Abstract: Novel pyridine-2-carboxamide derivatives of formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed as useful for treating or preventing type 2 diabetes and similar conditions. The compounds are effective as glucokinase activating agents. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included. The present invention relates to novel pyridine-2-carboxamide derivatives and salts thereof which are effective as glucokinase activating agents. Moreover, it relates to compositions containing such compounds, and methods of treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Songnian Lin, Emma R. Parmee, Jiayi Xu
  • Publication number: 20150336991
    Abstract: Novel pyridine-2-carboxamide derivatives of formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed as useful for treating or preventing type 2 diabetes and similar conditions. The compounds are effective as glucokinase activating agents. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Songnian Lin, Rui Zhang, Brian Campbell, Sunita V. Dewnani, Jiayi Xu, Libo Xu, Emma R. Parmee, Roman Kats-Kagan
  • Publication number: 20150018399
    Abstract: Glucagon receptor antagonist compounds are disclosed. The compounds are useful for treating type 2 diabetes and related conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: SONGNIAN LIN, Fengqi Zhang, Emma R. Parmee, Sunita V. Dewnani
  • Patent number: 8809579
    Abstract: Glucagon receptor antagonist compounds are disclosed. The compounds are useful for treating type 2 diabetes and related conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Roman Kats-Kagan, Christian P. Stevenson, Xibin Liao, Qinghong Fu, Emma R. Parmee, Songnian Lin
  • Patent number: 8741910
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are capable of modulating the body's production of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (“cGMP”) and are generally suitable for the therapy and prophylaxis of diseases which are associated with a disturbed cGMP balance. The invention furthermore relates to processes for preparing compounds of the Formula I, to their use for the therapy and prophylaxis of the abovementioned diseases and for preparing pharmaceuticals for this purpose, and to pharmaceutical preparations which comprise compounds of the Formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Linda L. Brockunier, Jian Guo, Emma R. Parmee, Subharekha Raghavan, Keith Rosauer, Darby Schmidt, John E. Stelmach
  • Patent number: 8507512
    Abstract: This inventions relates to compounds having the structure Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are soluble guanylate cyclase activators. The compounds are useful for treatment or prevention of cardiovascular diseases, endothelial dysfunction, diastolic dysfunction, atherosclerosis, hypertension, pulmonary hypertension, angina pectoris, thromboses, restenosis, myocardial infarction, strokes, cardiac insufficiency, pulmonary hypertonia, erectile dysfunction, asthma bronchiale, chronic kidney insufficiency, diabetes, or cirrhosis of the liver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Ronald M. Kim, Emma R. Parmee, Christopher Joseph Sinz, Olga A. Ziouzina
  • Patent number: 8455638
    Abstract: A compound having the structure useful for treatment or prevention of cardiovascular diseases, endothelial dysfunction, diastolic dysfunction, atherosclerosis, hypertension, angina pectoris, thromboses, restenoses, myocardial infarction, strokes, cardiac insufficiency, pulmonary hypertonia, erectile dysfunction, asthma bronchiale, chronic kidney insufficiency, diabetes, or cirrhosis of the liver in a human or animal patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Amy R. Bittner, Ronald M. Kim, John W. Mirc, Emma R. Parmee, Christopher Joseph Sinz, Qiang Tan
  • Patent number: 8445538
    Abstract: Glucagon receptor antagonist compounds are disclosed. The compounds are useful for treating type 2 diabetes and related conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Songnian Lin, Xibin Liao, Roman Kats-Kagan, John E. Stelmach, Emma R. Parmee
  • Patent number: 8440668
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which are inhibitors of the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme (“DP-IV inhibitors”) and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved, such as diabetes and particularly type 2 diabetes. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which the dipeptidyl peptidase-IV enzyme is involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp
    Inventors: Scott D. Edmondson, Michael Fisher, Dooseop Kim, Malcolm MacCoss, Emma R. Parmee, Ann E. Weber, Jinyou Xu
  • Patent number: 8436015
    Abstract: Glucagon receptor antagonist compounds of formula I are disclosed: The compounds are useful for treating type 2 diabetes and related conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Songnian Lin, Christian P. Stevenson, Emma R. Parmee, Libo Xu, Xibin Liao, Edward Metzger, Rui Liang, Fengqi Zhang, John E. Stelmach
  • Publication number: 20130072492
    Abstract: A compound of Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are capable of modulating the body's production of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (“cGMP”) and are generally suitable for the therapy and prophylaxis of diseases which are associated with a disturbed cGMP balance. The invention furthermore relates to processes for preparing compounds of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for their use in the therapy and prophylaxis of the abovementioned diseases and for preparing pharmaceuticals for this purpose, and to pharmaceutical preparations which comprise compounds of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: Subharekha Raghavan, John E. Stelmach, Cameron J. Smith, Hong Li, Alan Whitehead, Sherman T. Waddell, Yi-Heng Chen, Shouwu Miao, Olga A. Ornoski, Joie Garfunkle, Xibin Liao, Jiang Chang, Xiaoqing Han, Jian Guo, Jonathan A. Groeper, Linda L. Brockunier, Keith Rosauer, Emma R. Parmee