Patents by Inventor William C. Lumma, Jr.

William C. Lumma, Jr. 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: 5665720
    Abstract: Certain benzoxazinones are useful in the inhibition of HIV reverse transcriptase (including its resistant varieties), the prevention or treatment of infection by HIV and the treatment of AIDS, either as compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical composition ingredients, whether or not in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. Methods of treating AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Young, Susan F. Britcher, Linda S. Payne, Lekhanh O. Tran, William C. Lumma, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5663169
    Abstract: Certain benzoxazinones are useful in the inhibition of HIV reverse transcriptase (including its resistant varieties), the prevention or treatment of infection by HIV and the treatment of AIDS, either as compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable saks, pharmaceutical composition ingredients, whether or not in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. Methods of treating AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1997
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Young, Linda S. Payne, Susan F. Britcher, Lekhanh O. Tran, William C. Lumma, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5527819
    Abstract: Novel indole compounds inhibit HIV reverse transcriptase, and are useful in the prevention or treatment of infection by HIV and the treatment of AIDS, either as compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical composition ingredients, whether or not in combination with other antivirals, anti-infectives, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. Methods of treating AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Theresa M. Williams, Terrence M. Ciccarone, Walfred S. Saari, John S. Wai, William J. Greenlee, Suresh K. Balani, Mark E. Goldman, Anthony D. Theoharides, deceased, Jacob M. Hoffman, Jr., William C. Lumma, Jr., Joel R. Huff, Clarence S. Rooney, Philip E. Sanderson
  • Patent number: 5519021
    Abstract: Certain benzoxazinones are useful in the inhibition of HIV reverse transcriptase (including its resistant varieties), the prevention or treatment of infection by HIV and the treatment of AIDS, either as compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical composition ingredients, whether or not in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. Methods of treating AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Young, Susan F. Britcher, Linda S. Payne, Lekhanh O. Tran, William C. Lumma, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5171860
    Abstract: This invention is directed to diamino isothiazole -1-oxides and -1,1-dioxides and related compounds as well as pharmaceutical compositions and methods useful in the treatment of gastric secretion in mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1992
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Susan F. Britcher, William C. Lumma, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5051422
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel 2-substituted-1(4)-aryl piperazines and to a process for their preparation. The compounds of this invention have been found to have cardiovascular, primarily antiarrhythmic effects and are of the following general formula I ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, lower alkyl or benzyl; and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or halogen;Z is ##STR2## --NR.sub.3 --CH.sub.2 --, --OCH.sub.2 --, --NR.sub.3 --, --O-- or --NR.sub.3 SO.sub.2 -- andQ is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl--SO.sub.2 --NR.sub.4 -- or ##STR3## R.sub.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, allyl or loweralkoxyloweralkyl; and included in the descriptors of the compounds of Formula I is the proviso that when R.sub.4 is methyl then ##STR4## must be in the 2 position of Formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1991
    Assignee: Schering AG
    Inventors: William C. Lumma, Jr., Thomas K. Morgan, Jr., Gary B. Phillips
  • Patent number: 5051423
    Abstract: Novel derivatized alkanolamines of the following structural formula ##STR1## are described as useful cardiovascular agents. Most especially described is their usefulness as cardiovascular agents exhibiting an antiarrhythmic effect. Said antiarrhythmic effect is of a combination Class II/Class III variety. Pharmaceutical formulations containing such compounds are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1991
    Assignee: Schering AG
    Inventors: Randall E. Lis, William C. Lumma, Jr., Thomas K. Morgan, Jr., Klaus Nickisch, Ronald A. Wohl
  • Patent number: 4966967
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel 3,4,5,6-tetrahydro-2H-1,7,4-benzodioxazonines and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds of the invention are cardiovascular agents and especially Class III antiarrhythmic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1990
    Assignee: Berlex Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: William C. Lumma, Jr., Gary B. Phillips
  • Patent number: 4906634
    Abstract: Novel N-[4-(aminosubstituted)phenyl]methanesulfonamides and their use as cardiovascular agents, especially as antiarrhythmic agents are described. Pharmaceutical formulations containing such compounds are also discussed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1990
    Assignee: Schering A.G.
    Inventors: Stanley S. Greenberg, William C. Lumma, Jr., Klaus Nickisch, Ronald A. Wohl
  • Patent number: 4851526
    Abstract: Novel 1-(4-substituted phenyl)-1H-imidazoles and their use as antiarrhythmic, anti-hypertensive and anti-ischemic agents is described. Pharmaceutical formulations containing such compounds are also discussed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1989
    Assignee: Schering A.G.
    Inventors: Stanley S. Greenberg, Randall E. Lis, William C. Lumma, Jr., Klaus Nickisch, Ronald A. Wohl
  • Patent number: 4804662
    Abstract: Novel substituted 4-[1H-imidazol-1-yl]benzamides and their use in the treatment of cardiac arrthythmias especially as Class III or combination Class I/III antiarrhythmic agents is described. Pharmaceutical formulations containing such compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1989
    Assignee: Schering A.G.
    Inventors: Klaus Nickisch, Randall E. Lis, William C. Lumma, Jr., Thomas K. Morgan, Jr., Ronald A. Wohl
  • Patent number: 4772622
    Abstract: Novel diamino oxadiazoles, wherein one of the amine functions is connected to a basicly-substituted heterocyclic group through a linear or cyclic connecting group, which are useful for the suppression of gastric acid secretions in mammals. Compositions employing these compounds and processes for the preparation of such compounds from known N-cyano-S-methylisothiourea precursors by treatment with hydroxylamine and for alkylation of amine groups are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1988
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Susan F. Britcher, William C. Lumma, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4709043
    Abstract: Novel imidazolonecarbonylarylimidazoles are described having cardiovascular properties, especially as cardiotonic agents in the treatment of congestive heart failure. Pharmaceutical formulations containing such compounds are also provided. Further, a novel process for the preparation of the compounds and intermediates useful thereto of this invention is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1987
    Assignee: Schering A.G.
    Inventors: Paul W. Erhardt, Alfred A. Hagedorn, III, William C. Lumma, Jr., Ronald A. Wohl
  • Patent number: 4689341
    Abstract: The imidazolium salts described are useful as antiarrhythmic agents. A method of treating arrhythmia by increasing the refractoriness of cardiac tissue is provided as well as pharmaceutical formulations containing such imidazolium salts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1987
    Assignee: Schering A.G.
    Inventors: Julius Diamond, William C. Lumma, Jr., Thomas K. Morgan, Jr., Ronald A. Wohl
  • Patent number: 4629739
    Abstract: Novel substituted sulfonamidobenzamides are described as useful antiarrhythmic agents. Their use in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, especially re-entrant arrhythmias, via the prolongation of the action potential of cardiac tissue is provided. Pharmaceutical formulations containing such compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1986
    Assignee: Schering A.G.
    Inventors: David D. Davey, William C. Lumma, Jr., Ronald A. Wohl
  • Patent number: 4613609
    Abstract: The imidazolium salts described are useful as antiarrhythmic agents. A method of treating arrhythmia by increasing the refractoriness of cardiac tissue is provided as well as pharmaceutical formulations containing such imidazolium salts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1986
    Assignee: Schering A. G.
    Inventors: Julius Diamond, William C. Lumma, Jr., Thomas K. Morgan, Jr., Ronald A. Wohl
  • Patent number: 4581370
    Abstract: The imidazolium salts described are useful as antiarrhythmic agents. A method of treating arrhythmia by increasing the refractoriness of cardiac tissue is provided as well as pharmaceutical formulations containing such imidazolium salts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1986
    Assignee: Schering A.G.
    Inventors: Julius Diamond, William C. Lumma, Jr., Thomas K. Morgan, Jr., Ronald A. Wohl
  • Patent number: 4567191
    Abstract: Novel amino-phenyl-thiadiazoledioxides and related compounds and processes for preparing such compounds are disclosed. The compounds are useful for suppressing gastric acid secretions in mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1986
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Baldwin, Adolph Pietruszkiewicz, William A. Bolhofer, William C. Lumma, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4556665
    Abstract: Novel imidazolonecarbonylarylimidazoles of the formula: ##STR1## are described having cardiovascular properties, especially as cardiotonic agents in the treatment of congestive heart failure. Pharmaceutical formulations containing such compounds are also provided. Further, a novel process for the preparation of the compounds and intermediates useful thereto of this invention is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1985
    Assignee: Schering A.G.
    Inventors: Paul W. Erhardt, Alfred A. Hagedorn, III, William C. Lumma, Jr., Ronald A. Wohl
  • Patent number: 4545995
    Abstract: The novel unsaturated arylalkyl ammonium salts described herein are useful as antiarrhythmic agents. A method of treating arrhythmia by increasing the refractoriness of cardiac tissue is provided, as well as pharmaceutical formulations containing such ammonium salts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1985
    Assignee: Schering A.G.
    Inventors: William C. Lumma, Jr., Ronald A. Wohl