Patents by Inventor Leo J. Letendre

Leo J. Letendre 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: 7759497
    Abstract: A process for the qualitative preparation of 3-haloalkyl-1H-pyrazoles suitable for efficient, high payload commercial application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Leo J. Letendre, William D. McGhee, Cynthia Snoddy, George Klemm, Henry T. Gaud
  • Patent number: 7141678
    Abstract: A process for the qualitative preparation of 3-haloalkyl-1H-pyrazoles suitable for efficient, high payload commercial application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: Leo J. Letendre, William D. McGhee, Cynthia Snoddy, George Klemm, Henry T. Gaud
  • Patent number: 7129345
    Abstract: Multiple novel keto-substituted intermediates are provided for the synthesis of epoxymexrenone, useful as an Aldosterone Receptor Antagonist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: John S. Ng, Ping T. Wang, Julio A. Baez, Chin Liu, Dennis K. Anderson, Jon P. Lawson, Bernhard Erb, Joseph Wieczorek, Gennaro Mucciariello, Fortunato Vanzanella, Sastry A. Kunda, Leo J. Letendre, Mark J. Pozzo, Yuen-Lung L. Sing, Edward E. Yonan
  • Patent number: 7112669
    Abstract: Intermediates in the preparation of 9,11-epoxy steroids are disclosed. Particularly, disclosed are 11,12-epoxy steroid, 4,5-9,11-diepoxy steroid and 12-keto steroid intermediates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Pharmacia Corporation (of Pfizer, Inc.)
    Inventors: John S. Ng, Chin Liu, Dennis K. Anderson, Jon P. Lawson, Joseph J. Wieczorek, Sastry A. Kunda, Leo J. Letendre, Mark J. Pozzo, Yuen-Lung L. Sing, Ping T. Wang, Edward E. Yonan, Richard M. Weier, Thomas R. Kowar, Julio A. Baez, Bernhard Erb
  • Patent number: 7038040
    Abstract: Multiple novel reaction schemes, novel process steps and novel intermediates are provided for the synthesis of epoxymexrenone and other compounds of Formula I wherein: -A-A- represents the group —CHR4—CHR5— or CR4?CR5— R3, R4 and R5 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halo, hydroxy, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, hydroxycarbonyl, cyano, aryloxy, R1 represents an alpha-oriented lower alkoxycarbonyl or hydroxyalkyl radical, -B-B- represents the group —CHR6—CHR7— or an alpha- or beta-oriented group: ?where R6 and R7 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halo, lower alkoxy, acyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, hydroxycarbonyl, alkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, acyloxyalkyl, cyano, aryloxy, and R8 and R9 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halo, lower alkoxy, acyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, hydroxycarbonyl, alkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, acyloxyalkyl, cyano, aryloxy, or R8 and R9 together comprise a carbocyclic or h
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: John S. Ng, Ping T. Wang, Julio A. Baez, Chin Liu, Dennis K. Anderson, Jon P. Lawson, Bernhard Erb, Joseph Wieczorek, Gennaro Mucciariello, Fortunato Vanzanella, Sastry A. Kunda, Leo J. Letendre, Mark J. Pozzo, Yuen-Lung L. Sing, Edward E. Yonan
  • Patent number: 6953851
    Abstract: Multiple novel reaction schemes, novel process steps and novel intermediates are provided for the synthesis of epoxymexrenone and other compounds of Formula I wherein: —A—A—, —B—B—, R1, R3, R8 and R9 are as defined in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: G.D. Searle & Company
    Inventors: John S. Ng, Ping T. Wang, Julio A. Baez, Chin Liu, Dennis K. Anderson, Jon P. Lawson, Bernhard Erb, Joseph Wieczorek, Gennaro Mucciariello, Fortunato Vanzanella, Sastry A. Kunda, Leo J. Letendre, Mark J. Pozzo, Yuen-Lung L. Sing, Edward E. Yonan
  • Patent number: 6887991
    Abstract: Processes for the preparation of 4,5-dihydro-5,7-lactone steroid compounds are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Company
    Inventors: John S. Ng, Chin Liu, Dennis K. Anderson, Jon P. Lawson, Joseph Wieczorek, Sastry A. Kunda, Leo J. Letendre, Mark J. Pozzo, Yuen-Lung L. Sing, Ping T. Wang, Edward E. Yonan, Richard M. Weier, Thomas R. Kowar, Julio A. Baez, Bernhard Erb
  • Publication number: 20040191874
    Abstract: Multiple novel reaction schemes, novel process steps and novel intermediates are provided for the synthesis of epoxymexrenone and other compounds of Formula I 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Company
    Inventors: John S. Ng, Ping T. Wang, Julio A. Baez, Chin Liu, Dennis K. Anderson, Jon P. Lawson, Bernhard Erb, Joseph Wieczorek, Gennaro Mucciariello, Fortunato Vanzanella, Sastry A. Kunda, Leo J. Letendre, Mark J. Pozzo, Yuen-Lung L. Sing, Edward E. Yonan
  • Publication number: 20040067917
    Abstract: Multiple novel reaction schemes, novel process steps and novel intermediates are provided for the synthesis of epoxymexrenone and other compounds of Formula I 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Applicant: G. D. Searle & Company
    Inventors: John S. Ng, Ping T. Wang, Julio A. Baez, Chin Liu, Dennis K. Anderson, Jon P. Lawson, Bernhard Erb, Joseph Wieczorek, Gennaro Mucciariello, Fortunato Vanzanella, Sastry A. Kunda, Leo J. Letendre, Mark J. Pozzo, Yuen-Lung L. Sing, Edward E. Yonan
  • Publication number: 20040024225
    Abstract: A process for the qualitative preparation of 3-haloalkyl-1H-pyrazoles suitable for efficient, high payload commercial application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Applicant: Pharmacia Corporation
    Inventors: Leo J. Letendre, William D. McGhee, Cynthia Snoddy, George Klemm, Henry T. Gaud
  • Patent number: 6630587
    Abstract: Novel 9&agr;-hydroxy steroid compounds, including compounds of Formula IX wherein —A—A—, —B—B—, R1, R3, R8 and R9 are as defined in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Company
    Inventors: John S. Ng, Ping T. Wang, Julio A. Baez, Chin Liu, Dennis K. Anderson, Jon P. Lawson, Bernhard Erb, Joseph Wieczorek, Gennaro Mucciariello, Fortunato Vanzanella, Sastry A. Kunda, Leo J. Letendre, Mark J. Pozzo, Yuen-Lung L. Sing, Edward E. Yonan
  • Patent number: 6610844
    Abstract: Multiple novel reaction schemes, novel process steps and novel intermediates are provided for the synthesis of epoxymexrenone and other compounds of Formula I wherein —A—A— represents the group —CHR4—CHR5— or —CR4═CR5—; R3, R4 and R5 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halo, hydroxy, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, hydroxycarbonyl, cyano and aryloxy; R1 represents an alpha-oriented lower alkoxycarbonyl or hydroxyalkyl radical; —B—B— represents the group —CHR6—CHR7— or an alpha- or beta-oriented group: where R6 and R7 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halo, lower alkoxy, acyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, hydroxycarbonyl, alkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, acyloxyalkyl, cyano and aryloxy; and R8 and R9 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, halo, lower alkoxy, acyl, hydroxyalkyl
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: G.D. Searle & Company
    Inventors: John S. Ng, Chin Liu, Dennis K. Anderson, Jon P. Lawson, Joseph Wieczorek, Sastry A. Kunda, Leo J. Letendre, Mark J. Pozzo, Yuen-Lung L. Sing, Ping T. Wang, Edward E. Yonan, Richard M. Weier, Thomas R. Kowar, Julio A. Baez, Bernhard Erb
  • Patent number: 6586591
    Abstract: A process for the formation of compounds of Formula VI: comprising hydrolyzing a compound corresponding to Formula VII: wherein —A—A—, —B—B—, R3, R8 and R9 are as defined in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: John S. Ng, Ping T. Wang, Julio A. Baez, Chin Liu, Dennis K. Anderson, Jon P. Lawson, Bernhard Erb, Joseph Wieczorek, Gennaro Mucciariello, Fortunato Vanzanella, Sastry A. Kunda, Leo J. Letendre, Mark J. Pozzo, Yuen-Lung L. Sing, Edward E. Yonan
  • Publication number: 20030105334
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for the preparation of aromatic sulfonyl halides by contacting a substituted phenyl compound with a halosulfonic acid and trifluoroacetic acid. The present disclosure further provides a method for the preparation of 4-[5-methyl-3-phenylisoxazol-4-yl]benzenesulfonamide which is useful in treating cyclooxygenase-2 related disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventors: Leo J. Letendre, Sastry A. Kunda, Donald J. Gallagher, Lisa M. Seaney, Kathleen McLaughlin
  • Publication number: 20030100541
    Abstract: Multiple novel reaction schemes, novel process steps and novel intermediates are provided for the synthesis of epoxymexrenone and other compounds of Formula I 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2001
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Inventors: John S. Ng, Ping T. Wang, Julio A. Baez, Chin Liu, Dennis K. Anderson, Jon P. Lawson, Bernhard Erb, Joseph Wieczorek, Gennaro Mucciariello, Fortunato Vanzanella, Sastry A. Kunda, Leo J. Letendre, Mark J. Pozzo, Yuen-Lung L. Sing, Edward E. Yonan
  • Publication number: 20030055274
    Abstract: Multiple novel reaction schemes, novel process steps and novel intermediates are provided for the synthesis of epoxymexrenone and other compounds of formula (I) wherein: —A—A— represents the group —CHR4—CHR5— or —CR4═CR5—, R3, R4 and R5 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halo, hydroxy, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, hydroxycarbonyl, cyano, aryloxy; R1 represents an alpha-oriented lower alkoxycarbonyl or hydroxyalkyl radical; —B—B— represents the group —CHR6—CHR7— or an alpha- or beta-oriented group (III), where R6 and R7 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halo, lower alkoxy, acyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, hydroxycarbonyl, alkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, acyloxyalkyl, cyano and aryloxy; and R8 and R9 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, halo, lower alkoxy, acyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, hydroxycarbonyl, alk
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Company
    Inventors: John S. Ng, Chin Liu, Dennis K. Anderson, Jon P. Lawson, Joseph Wieczorek, Sastry A. Kunda, Leo J. Letendre, Mark J. Pozzo, Yuen-Lung L. Sing, Ping T. Wang, Edward E. Yonan, Richard M. Weier, Thomas B. Kowar, Julio A. Baez, Bernhard Erb
  • Publication number: 20020042507
    Abstract: Multiple novel reaction schemes, novel process steps and novel intermediates are provided for the synthesis of epoxymexrenone and other compounds of Formula I 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Publication date: April 11, 2002
    Inventors: John S. Ng, Ping T. Wang, Julio A. Baez, Chin Liu, Dennis K. Anderson, Jon P. Lawson, Bernhard Erb, Joseph Wieczorek, Gennaro Mucciariello, Fortunato Vanzanella, Sastry A. Kunda, Leo J. Letendre, Mark J. Pozzo, Yuen-Lung L. Sing, Edward E. Yonan
  • Publication number: 20020019522
    Abstract: Multiple novel reaction schemes, novel process steps and novel intermediates are provided for the synthesis of epoxymexrenone and other compounds of 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Inventors: John S. Ng, Ping T. Wang, Julio A. Baez, Chin Liu, Dennis K. Anderson, Jon P. Lawson, Bernhard Erb, Joseph Wieczorek, Gennaro Mucciariello, Fortunato Vanzanella, Sastry A. Kunda, Leo J. Letendre, Mark J. Pozzo, Yuen-Lung L. Sing, Edward E. Yonan
  • Publication number: 20020016455
    Abstract: Multiple novel reaction schemes, novel process steps and novel intermediates are provided for the synthesis of epoxymexrenone and other compounds of Formula I 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2001
    Publication date: February 7, 2002
    Inventors: John S. Ng, Ping T. Wang, Julio A. Baez, Chin Liu, Dennis K. Anderson, Jon P. Lawson, Bernhard Erb, Joseph Wieczorek, Gennaro Mucciariello, Fortunato Vanzanella, Sastry A. Kunda, Leo J. Letendre, Mark J. Pozzo, Yuen-Lung L. Sing, Edward E. Yonan
  • Patent number: 6335441
    Abstract: Novel 5&bgr;-cyano steroid compounds including compounds of Formula VII: wherein A—A, B—B, R3, R8 and R9 are as defined in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Assignee: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: John S. Ng, Chin Liu, Dennis K. Anderson, Jon P. Lawson, Bernhard Erb, Joseph Wieczorek, Sastry A. Kunda, Leo J. Letendre, Mark J. Pozzo, Yuen-Lung L. Sing, Edward E. Yonan
  • Patent number: 5236596
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for dewatering an aqueous coal slurry includes imparting high shear forces to the aqueous coal slurry in the presence of a peptizing agent to render coal particles hydrophobic by stripping clay from the coal particles and peptizing the clay in the aqueous medium of the slurry. The slurry is separating to recover coal particles and the aqueous medium is draining medium from the hydrophobic surface of the coal particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1993
    Inventor: Edward H. Greenwald, Sr.