Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm J. Eric Theis
  • Azabicyclic spiroether derivatives and their use as therapeutic agents
    Patent number: 6479486
    Abstract: The present invention relates compounds of the formula (I): wherein Z is —CR9R10CH2— or —CH2CR9R10—; and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are as defined herein. The compounds are of particular use in the treatment or prevention of depression, anxiety, pain, inflammation, migaine, emesis or postherpetic neuralgia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd.
    Inventors: Ian Thomas Huscroft, Janusz Jozef Kulagowski, Piotr Antoni Raubo
  • Enhancement of return to independent living status with a growth hormone secretagogue
    Patent number: 6194402
    Abstract: A growth hormone secretagogue is useful for enhancing the return of patients to independent living status following acute deconditioning such as that which may result from immobilization, surgery, or major injury such as hip fracture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Bach, Vivian Fuh, Jennifer Ng, Alice Taylor