Patents by Inventor Gunnar M. Olsen

Gunnar M. Olsen 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: 8410271
    Abstract: This invention relates to chromen-2-one derivatives useful as monoamine neurotransmitter re-uptake inhibitors. In other aspects the invention relates to the use of these compounds in a method for therapy and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Neurosearch A/S
    Inventors: Dan Peters, Gunnar M. Olsen, Jorgen Scheel-Kruger, Elsebet Ostergaard Nielsen
  • Patent number: 8372832
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel 1,4-diaza-bicyclo[3.2.2]nonyl oxadiazolyl derivatives and their use in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions. The compounds of the invention are found to be cholinergic ligands at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and modulators of the monoamine receptors and transporters. Due to their pharmacological profile the compounds of the invention may be useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those related to the cholinergic system of the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neuro-degeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of abuse of chemical substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Neurosearch A/S
    Inventors: Dan Peters, Gunnar M. Olsen, Elsebet Østergaard Nielsen, Daniel B. Timmermann, Steven Charles Loechel, Jens Damsgaard Mikkelsen, Henrik Björk Hansen, John Paul Redrobe, Jeppe Kejser Christensen, Tino Dyhring
  • Patent number: 8343960
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel 1,4-diaza-bicyclo[3.2.2]nonyl pyrimidine derivatives and their use in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions. The compounds of the invention are found to be cholinergic ligands at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and modulators of the monoamine receptors and transporters. Due to their pharmacological profile the compounds of the invention may be useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those related to the cholinergic system of the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neuro-degeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of abuse of chemical substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Neurosearch A/S
    Inventors: Dan Peters, Daniel B. Timmermann, Elsebet Ostergaard Nielsen, Gunnar M. Olsen, Tino Dyhring, Jeppe Kejser Christensen, John Paul Redrobe, Jens Damsgaard Mikkelsen
  • Patent number: 8263617
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel chromen-2-one derivatives of Formula (I) useful as monoamine neurotransmitter re-uptake inhibitors. In other aspects the invention relates to the use of these compounds in a method for therapy and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Neurosearch A/S
    Inventors: Dan Peters, John Paul Redrobe, Gunnar M. Olsen, Elsebet Østergaard Nielsen
  • Patent number: 8236793
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel diazabicyclic aryl derivatives which are found to be cholinergic ligands at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and modulators of the monoamine receptors and transporters. Due to their pharmacological profile the compounds of the invention may be useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those related to the cholinergic system of the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neuro-degeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of abuse of chemical substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Neurosearch A/S
    Inventors: Dan Peters, Gunnar M. Olsen, Elsebet Østergaard Nielsen, Tino Dyhring Jørgensen, Daniel B Timmermann
  • Publication number: 20120172353
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel 1,4-diaza-bicyclo[3.2.2]nonyl oxadiazolyl derivatives and their use in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions. The compounds of the invention are found to be cholinergic ligands at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and modulators of the monoamine receptors and transporters. Due to their pharmacological profile the compounds of the invention may be useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those related to the cholinergic system of the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neuro-degeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of abuse of chemical substances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Dan PETERS, Gunnar M. Olsen, Elsebet Østergaard Nielsen, Daniel B. Timmermann, Steven Charles Loechel, Jens Damsgaard Mikkelsen, Henrik Björk Hansen, John Paul Redrobe, Jeppe Kejser Christensen, Tino Dyhring
  • Patent number: 8173658
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel diazabicyclic aryl derivatives, which are found to be cholinergic ligands at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and modulators of the monoamine receptors and transporters. Due to their pharmacological profile the compounds of the invention may be useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those related to the cholinergic system of the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neuro-degeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of abuse of chemical substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Neurosearch A/S
    Inventors: Dan Peters, Daniel B. Timmermann, Gunnar M. Olsen, Elsebet Østergaard Nielsen, Tino Dyhring
  • Publication number: 20120095056
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel tetrazole derivatives of formula (I), which are found to be modulators of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Due to their pharmacological profile the compounds of the invention may be useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those related to the cholinergic system of the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neuro- degeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of abuse of chemical substances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: NEUROSEARCH A/S
    Inventors: Bjarne H. Dahl, Gunnar M. Olsen, Dan Peters, Marianne Lerbech Jensen
  • Patent number: 8158619
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel 1,4-diaza-bicyclo[3.2.2]nonyl oxadiazolyl derivatives and their use in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions. The compounds of the invention are found to be cholinergic ligands at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and modulators of the monoamine receptors and transporters. Due to their pharmacological profile the compounds of the invention may be useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those related to the cholinergic system of the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neuro-degeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of abuse of chemical substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Neurosearch A/S
    Inventors: Dan Peters, Gunnar M. Olsen, Elsebet ØStergaard Nielsen, Daniel B. Timmermann, Steven Charles Loechel, Jen Damsgaard Mikkelsen, Henrik Björk Hansen, John Paul Redrobe, Jeppe Kejser Christensen, Tino Dyhring
  • Patent number: 8148365
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel 1,4-diaza-bicyclo[3.2.2]nonyl pyrimidinyl derivative and its use in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions. The compound of the invention is found to be a cholinergic ligand at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Due to its pharmacological profile the compound of the invention may be useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those related to the cholinergic system of the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neuro-degeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of abuse of chemical substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Neurosearch A/S
    Inventors: Dan Peters, Gunnar M. Olsen, Elsebet Østergaard Nielsen, Daniel B Timmermann, Steven Charles Loechel
  • Patent number: 8110586
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel 8-aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]octane derivatives useful as monoamine neurotransmitter re-uptake inhibitors. In other aspects the invention relates to the use of these compounds in a method for therapy and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Neurosearch A/S
    Inventors: Dan Peters, Birgitte L. Eriksen, Elsebet Ostergaard Nielsen, John Paul Redrobe, Gunnar M. Olsen
  • Patent number: 8110588
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel 1,2,3-triazole derivatives, which are found to be modulators of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Due to their pharmacological profile the compounds of the invention may be useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those related to the cholinergic system of the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neuro-degeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of abuse of chemical substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Neurosearch A/S
    Inventors: Antonio Nardi, Jeppe Kejser Christensen, Dan Peters, Gunnar M. Olsen, Tino Dyhring
  • Patent number: 8101598
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel 1,4-diaza-bicyclo[3.2.2]nonyl oxadiazolyl derivatives and their use in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions. The compounds of the invention are found to be cholinergic ligands at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Due to their pharmacological profile the compounds of the invention may be useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those related to the cholinergic system of the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neuro-degeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of abuse of chemical substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Neurosearch A/S
    Inventors: Dan Peters, Gunnar M. Olsen, Elsebet Østergaard Nielsen, Daniel B. Timmermann, Steven Charles Loechel
  • Publication number: 20110294856
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel oxadiazole derivatives, which are found to be modulators of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Due to their pharmacological profile the compounds of the invention may be useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those related to the cholinergic system of the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neuro-degeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of abuse of chemical substances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: Bjarne H. DAHL, Dan PETERS, Gunnar M. OLSEN, Daniel B. TIMMERMANN, Susanne JØRGENSEN
  • Publication number: 20110263577
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel oxadiazolyl-diazabicyclononane derivatives and their use in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions. The compounds of the invention are found to be cholinergic ligands at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and modulators of the monoamine receptors and transporters. Due to their pharmacological profile the compounds of the invention may be useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those related to the cholinergic system of the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neuro-degeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of abuse of chemical substances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: NEUROSEARCH A/S
    Inventors: Dan Peters, Daniel B. Timmermann, Gunnar M. Olsen, Elsebet Østergaard Nielsen, Philip K. Ahring, Tino Dyhring, Jeppe Kejser Christensen
  • Patent number: 8017631
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel oxadiazole derivatives, which are found to be modulators of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Due to their pharmacological profile the compounds of the invention may be useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those related to the cholinergic system of the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neuro-degeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of abuse of chemical substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Neurosearch A/S
    Inventors: Bjarne H. Dahl, Dan Peters, Gunnar M. Olsen, Daniel B. Timmermann, Susanne Jørgensen
  • Publication number: 20110212999
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel triazole derivatives, which are found to be modulators of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Due to their pharmacological profile the compounds of the invention may be useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those related to the cholinergic system of the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neuro-degeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of abuse of chemical substances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2009
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: NEUROSEARCH A/S
    Inventors: Bjarne H. Dahl, Gunnar M. Olsen, Jeppe Kejser Christensen, Dan Peters
  • Patent number: 7989470
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel 8-aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]octane derivatives useful as monoamine neurotransmitter re-uptake inhibitors. In other aspects the invention relates to the use of these compounds in a method for therapy and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Neurosearch A/S
    Inventors: Dan Peters, Bjarne H. Dahl, Gunnar M. Olsen, Elsebet Ostergaard Nielsen, Jorgen Scheel-Kruger, John Paul Redrobe
  • Patent number: 7973082
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel substituted aryloxy alkylamines useful as monoamine neurotransmitter re-uptake inhibitors. In other aspects the invention relates to the use of these compounds in a method for therapy and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Neurosearch A/S
    Inventors: Birgitte L. Eriksen, Dan Peters, Elsebet Østergaard Nielsen, Jørgen Scheel-Krüger, Gunnar M. Olsen
  • Publication number: 20110118268
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel 1,4-diaza-bicyclo[3.2.1]octane derivatives and their use in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions. The compounds of the invention are found to be cholinergic ligands at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and modulators of the monoamine receptors and transporters. Due to their pharmacological profile the compounds of the invention may be useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those related to the cholinergic system of the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neuro-degeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of abuse of chemical substances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: Dan Peters, Daniel B. Timmermann, Elsebet Østergaard Nielsen, Gunnar M. Olsen, Tino Dyhring, Jeppe Kejser Christensen, Philip K. Ahring, John Paul Redrobe