Patents by Inventor Douglas J. M. Allen

Douglas J. M. Allen 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: 20100062046
    Abstract: Crystalline forms of compounds (II), (III) and (IV) and processes to produce them are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventors: Douglas J.M. Allen, Travis L. Houston, Lien H. Koztecki, Melissa J. Casteel, David Burns Damon
  • Patent number: 7297682
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel crystalline diphosphate salt of (2R,3S,4R,5R,8R,10R,11R,12S,13S,14R)-13-[[2,6-dideoxy-3-C-methyl-3-O-methyl-4-C-[(propylamino)methyl]-?-L-ribo-hexopryanosyl]oxy]-2-ethyl-3,4,10-trihydroxy-3,5,8,10,12,14-hexamethyl-11-[[3,4,6-trideoxy-3-(dimethylamino)-?-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl]oxy]-1-oxa-6-azacyclopentadecan-15-one that is useful as an antibacterial and antiprotozoal agent in mammals. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the free base of the diphosphate salt and the methods of treating bacterial and protozoal infections in mammals by administering the free base of the diphosphate to mammals requiring such treatment. The free base of the diphosphate salt of the present invention possesses potent activity against various bacterial and protozoal infections when given by parenteral application to mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignees: Pfizer Inc., Pfizer Products Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Rafka, Colman B. Ragan, Douglas J. M. Allen
  • Patent number: 6861412
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel crystalline diphosphate salt of (2R,3S,4R,5R,8R,10R,11R,12S,13S,14R)-13-[[2,6-dideoxy-3-C-methyl-3-o-methyl-4-C-[(propylamino)methyl]-?-L-ribo-hexopryanosyl]oxy]-2-ethyl-3,4,10-trihydroxy-3,5,8,10,12,14-hexamethyl-11-[[3,4,6-trideoxy-3-(dimethylamino)-?-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl]oxy]-1-oxa-6-azacyclopentadecan-15-one that is useful as an antibacterial and antiprotozoal agent in mammals. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the free base of the diphosphate salt and the methods of treating bacterial and protozoal infections in mammals by administering the free base of the diphosphate to mammals requiring such treatment. The free base of the diphosphate salt of the present invention possesses potent activity against various bacterial and protozoal infections when given by parenteral application to mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Pfizer, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Rafka, Colman B. Ragan, Douglas J. M. Allen
  • Publication number: 20040209826
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel crystalline diphosphate salt of (2R,3S,4R,5R,8R,10R,11R,12S,13S,14R)-13-[[2,6-dideoxy-3-C-methyl-3-O-methyl-4-C-[(propylamino)methyl]-&agr;-L-ribo-hexopryanosyl]oxy]-2-ethyl-3,4,10-trihydroxy-3,5,8,10,12,14-hexamethyl-11-[[3,4,6-trideoxy-3-(dimethylamino)-&bgr;-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl]oxy]-1-oxa-6-azacyclopentadecan-15-one that is useful as an antibacterial and antiprotozoal agent in mammals. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the free base of the diphosphate salt and the methods of treating bacterial and protozoal infections in mammals by administering the free base of the diphosphate to mammals requiring such treatment. The free base of the diphosphate salt of the present invention possesses potent activity against various bacterial and protozoal infections when given by parenteral application to mammals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventors: Robert J. Rafka, Colman B. Ragan, Douglas J.M. Allen
  • Publication number: 20040152758
    Abstract: The instant invention provides crystal forms of 5-chloro-N-[(1S,2R)-3-[3R,4S]-3,4-dihydroxy-1-pyrrolidinyl]-2-hydroxy-3-oxo-1-(phenylmethyl)propyl]-1H-indole-2-carboxamide (I) 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Applicant: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas J. M. Allen, Frank R. Busch, Joseph F. Krzyzaniak, Zheng Jane Li, Susan L. Orrill, Peter R. Rose, Derek L. Tickner, Harry O. Tobiassen
  • Patent number: 6683106
    Abstract: The instant invention provides crystal forms of 5-chloro-N-[(1S,2R)-3-[3R,4S]-3,4-dihydroxy-1-pyrrolidinyl]-2-hydroxy-3-oxo-1-(phenyl) methyl)propyl]-1H-indole-2-carboxamide (I) processes for the production of such crystal forms; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such crystal forms; and methods of treating glycogen phosphorylase dependent diseases, or conditions with such crystal forms, or such pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas J. M. Allen, Frank R. Busch, Joseph F. Krzyzaniak, Zheng Jane Li, Susan L. Orrill, Peter R. Rose, Derek L. Tickner, Harry O. Tobiassen
  • Publication number: 20030195243
    Abstract: The instant invention provides crystal forms of 5-chloro-N-[(1S,2R)-3-[3R,4S]-3,4-dihydroxy-1-pyrrolidinyl]-2-hydroxy-3-oxo-1-(phenylmethyl)propyl]-1H-indole-2-carboxamide (I) 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Applicant: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas J. M. Allen, Frank R. Busch, Joseph F. Krzyzaniak, Zheng Jane Li, Susan L. Orrill, Peter R. Rose, Derek L. Tickner, Harry O. Tobiassen
  • Patent number: 6583274
    Abstract: Novel crystalline forms of a compound of Formula 1 are disclosed: Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising these forms, and methods of their preparation and use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas J. M. Allen, Barry J. Morton, Robert J. Rafka, Colman B. Ragan
  • Publication number: 20030092642
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel crystalline diphosphate salt of (2R,3S,4R,5R,8R,10R,11R,12S,13S,14R)-13-[[2,6-dideoxy-3-C-methyl-3-0-methyl-4-C-[(propylamino)methyl]-&agr;-L-ribo-hexopryanosyl]oxy]-2-ethyl-3,4,10-trihydroxy-3,5,8,10,12,14-hexamethyl-11-[[3,4,6-trideoxy-3-(dimethylamino)-&bgr;-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl]oxy]-1-oxa-6-azacyclopentadecan-15-one that is useful as an antibacterial and antiprotozoal agent in mammals. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the free base of the diphosphate salt and the methods of treating bacterial and protozoal infections in mammals by administering the free base of the diphosphate to mammals requiring such treatment. The free base of the diphosphate salt of the present invention possesses potent activity against various bacterial and protozoal infections when given by parenteral application to mammals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: Robert J. Rafka, Colman B. Ragan, Douglas J. M. Allen
  • Patent number: 6465437
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel crystalline diphosphate salt of (2R,3S,4R,5R,8R,10R,11R,12S,13S,14R)-13-[[2,6-dideoxy-3-C-methyl-3-O-methyl-4-C-[(propylamino)methyl]-&agr;-L-ribo-hexopryanosyl]oxy]-2-ethyl-3,4,10-trihydroxy-3,5,8,10,12,14-hexamethyl-11-[[3,4,6-trideoxy-3-(dimethylamino)-&bgr;-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl]oxy]-1-oxa-6-azacyclopentadecan-15-one that is useful as an antibacterial and antiprotozoal agent in mammals. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the free base of the diphosphate salt and the methods of treating bacterial and protozoal infections in mammals by administering the free base of the diphosphate to mammals requiring such treatment. The free base of the diphosphate salt of the present invention possesses potent activity against various bacterial and protozoal infections when given by parenteral application to mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Rafka, Colman B. Ragan, Douglas J. M. Allen
  • Patent number: 6436987
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel polymorphic forms of anhydrous crystalline (3S-trans)-2-[3,4-dihydro-4-hydroxy-3-(phenylmethyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-7-yl]-4-(trifluoromethyl)-benzoic acid, hereinafter compound (I), and a novel salt, and a hydrate of said compound, wherein each novel composition has particular characteristics that contribute to its use in pharmaceutical formulations. The novel monohydrate of compound (I) is described, which can be advantageously isolated from water wet solvents and formulated via wet granulation techniques. The novel ethylene diamine (mono) salt is also described, and demonstrates superior solubility and bioavailability. Additionally, polymorphic forms A and B of anhydrous crystalline compound (I) are described, wherein form A has superior thermal stability, and form B has superior solubility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas J. M. Allen, Nancy A. Sage, David B. Joseph
  • Publication number: 20020035144
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel polymorphic forms of anhydrous crystalline (3S-trans)-2-[3,4-dihydro-4-hydroxy-3-(phenylmethyl)-2H-1-benzopyran-7-yl]-4-(trifluoromethyl)-benzoic acid, hereinafter compound (I), and a novel salt, and a hydrate of said compound, 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2001
    Publication date: March 21, 2002
    Inventors: Douglas J.M. Allen, Nancy A. Sage, David B. Joseph
  • Patent number: 6268489
    Abstract: Non-hygroscopic, azithromycin (9-deoxo-9a-aza-9a-methyl-9a-homoerythromycin) dihydrate and a process therefor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas J. M. Allen, Kevin M. Nepveux
  • Patent number: 6262067
    Abstract: Two crystalline polymorphic forms of (2-Benzhydryl-1-azo-bicyclo(2.2.2]Octyl-3-yl)-(5-iso-propyl-2-methoxybenzyl)amine dihydrochloride dihydrate are Form I and Form II. The pharmaceutical composition containing at least are of these polymorphs has advantageous stability for formulation to treat emesis in patients receiving chemotherapy. The administration of this pharmaceutical composition is conventional oral by preferably tablet or capsule or intravenous. A method of making Forms I and II is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas J. M. Allen, Troy Anthony Appleton, Michael Jon Gumkowski, David Joseph Muehlbauer, Timothy Norris
  • Patent number: 6239141
    Abstract: This invention relates to suspensions for oral administration comprising novel trovafloxacin zwitterionic crystals, and processes for preparing such crystals. This invention further relates to other pharmaceutical compositions comprising these novel crystals, and to methods of using these suspensions, and these novel crystals in such other dosage forms, for treating bacterial infections in mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas J. M. Allen, Daniel R. Arenson, S. Sonja Sekulic
  • Patent number: 6194585
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the process for preparing a compound of the formula wherein A is C1-C6 alkyl, an aryl which is mono or disubstituted with F, Cl, Br, OCH3, C1-C3 alkyl or benzy. In the preferred compound A is CH3. The 5-lipoxygenase inhibitors that are prepared in accordance with the present invention are selective inhibitors of the action of lipoxygenase enzyme and are useful in the treatment or alleviation of inflammatory diseases, allergy and cardiovascular diseases in mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Kwon-Fung Chiu, Ravi Mysore Shankar, Douglas J. M. Allen
  • Patent number: 6080756
    Abstract: The invention relates to a monohydrate polymorph PII.M of a compound of the formula ##STR1## exhibiting the following X-ray powder diffraction pattern______________________________________ Peak No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ______________________________________ 2.sub.-- .theta..sub.-- (.degree.) Cu 3.6 7.3 13.7 14.5 17.1 21.) 23.6 26.7 d space 24.2 12.2 6.5 6.1 5.2 4.2 3.8 3.3 ______________________________________The invention also relates to methods of preparing the above compound, pharmaceutical compositions containing the above compound, and methods of treating bacterial infections by administering the above compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Norris, James J. McGarry, Douglas J. M. Allen
  • Patent number: 5914329
    Abstract: The dimesylate salt of cis-1-(3-ethoxyphenyl)-1-(4-phenylpiperazin-1-yl)4-methyl-cyclohexane has superior properties and is useful to treat physiological disorders associated with an excess of neuropeptide Y.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas J. M. Allen, Lyle R. Brostrom, Alireza S. Kord, Laurie A. Whipple
  • Patent number: 5760009
    Abstract: A crystalline monohydrate of (3.beta.,5.alpha.,25R)-3-?(.beta.-D-cellobiosyl)oxy!spirostan-11-one that is useful as a hypocholesterolemic or antiatherosclerosis agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas J. M. Allen, Harry A. Watson, Jr., Jonathan B. Zung
  • Patent number: 5312925
    Abstract: The monohydrate of 5-(2-(4-(1,2-benzisothiazol-3-yl)-1-piperazinyl)ethyl)-6-chloro-1,3-dihydr o-2H-indole-2-one hydrochloride has advantageous stability for formulation as a neuroleptic agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1994
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas J. M. Allen, Frank R. Busch, Sabeto A. DiRoma, Dennis M. Godek