Additional Ring Containing Patents (Class 546/342)
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Patent number: 6165236Abstract: A poly(oxyalkylene)pyridyl or piperidyl ester having the formula: ##STR1## or a fuel-soluble salt thereof; wherein A is a nitrogen-containing ring selected from the group consisting of 3-pyridyl, 4-pyridyl, 3-piperidyl and 4-piperidyl; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen or lower alkyl having 1 to about 6 carbon atoms and each R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is independently selected in each --O--CHR.sub.1 --CHR.sub.2 -- unit; R.sub.3 is hydrogen, alkyl having 1 to about 100 carbon atoms, phenyl, aralkyl having about 7 to about 100 carbon atoms or alkaryl having about 7 to about 100 carbon atoms; x is an integer from 0 to 4; and n is an integer from about 5 to about 100.The poly(oxyalkylene)pyridyl and piperidyl esters of the present invention are useful as fuel additives for the prevention and control of engine deposits.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1999Date of Patent: December 26, 2000Assignee: Chevron Chemical Company LLCInventor: Richard E. Cherpeck
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Patent number: 6150413Abstract: Novel pharmaceutically/cosmetically-active triaromatic compounds have the structural formula (I): ##STR1## and are useful for the treatment of a wide variety of disease states, whether human or veterinary, for example dermatological, rheumatic, respiratory, cardiovascular, bone and ophthalmological disorders, as well as for the treatment of mammalian skin and hair conditions/disorders.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 1998Date of Patent: November 21, 2000Assignee: Centre International de Recherches DermatologiquesInventors: Jean-Michel Bernardon, Philippe Nedoncelle
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Patent number: 6084120Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds having the formulae ##STR1## wherein R, R.sup.1, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, Rn.sup.8, X, and Z are defined herein, which are useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of malaria. The compounds of the present invention are especially useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of chloroquine-sensitive and chloroquine-resistant malaria.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 1998Date of Patent: July 4, 2000Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.Inventors: Jawad Alzeer, Jacques Chollet, Christian Hubschwerlen, Hugues Matile, Robert George Ridley
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Patent number: 6071923Abstract: This invention relates to the novel retinoyloxy(aryl-substituted)-alkylene butyrate compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions containing same, to methods of treating, preventing or ameliorating cancer and other proliferative diseases in a subject in need of such treatment comprising administering a compound of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof. ##STR1## The compounds of the invention are also useful in methods of inhibiting histone deacetylase, ameliorating wrinkles, treating or ameliorating dermatological disorders, inducing wound healing, treating cutaneous ulcers and treating gastrointestinal disorders.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 1997Date of Patent: June 6, 2000Assignees: Bar-Ilan University, Mor Rese ApplicationsInventors: Abraham Nudelman, Ada Rephaeli
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Patent number: 6060602Abstract: A method of producing a 2-naphthamide derivative of formula (I) that can be employed as an antiallergic agent or an agent for curing allergosis, and compounds for producing the 2-naphthamide derivative are provided: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently an unsubstituted or substituted aromatic hydrocarbon group, or an unsubstituted or substituted aromatic heterocyclic group; R.sup.3 is an acyl group, an alkoxylcarbonyl group, a substituted carbamoyl group, or an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl group.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1998Date of Patent: May 9, 2000Assignee: Fujirebio Inc.Inventors: Hiroshi Ikawa, Masato Nishimura
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Patent number: 6045720Abstract: A compound expressed by the following formula (1) and a liquid crystalline composition with using it are provided: ##STR1## wherein, either one of rings A, B and C denotes ##STR2## remaining two of them denote each independently ##STR3## R denotes an alkyl group or an alkoxy group with 4-16 carbon atoms, R* denotes ##STR4## in which, R.sub.1 denotes CH.sub.3, CF.sub.3, CH.sub.2 F or CHF.sub.2, R.sub.2 denotes an alkyl group with 1-10 carbon atoms and m denotes 2-12.The said compound exhibits a ferroelectric liquid crystalline phase and an antiferroelectric liquid crystalline phase by itself.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 1998Date of Patent: April 4, 2000Assignee: Chisso CorporationInventors: Ryushi Shundo, Shinichi Saito, Eiji Okabe, Hideo Saito
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Patent number: 6010980Abstract: Substituted 2-phenylpyridines I and their salts ##STR1## where n=0, 1;R.sup.1 =halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 =H, halogen;R.sup.4 =CN, halogen;R.sup.5 =--CO--O-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylene)-CO--OR.sup.6, --CO--O-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylene)-CO--N(R.sup.7)R.sup.8, --O-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylene)-CO--O-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylene)-CO--OR.sup.6, --O-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylene)-CO--O-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylene)-CO--N(R.sup.7) R.sup.8, --S-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylene)-CO--O-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylene)-CO--OR.sup.6 or --S-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylene)-CO--O-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylene)-CO--N(R.sup.7)R.sup.8 ;R.sup.6 =H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 -alkynyl;R.sup.7 =H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, carboxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl;R.sup.8 =H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl,are used as herbicides and for the desiccation/defoliation of plants.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 1998Date of Patent: January 4, 2000Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Peter Schafer, Gerhard Hamprecht, Elisabeth Heistracher, Olaf Menke, Cyrill Zagar, Michael Rack, Norbert Gotz, Albrecht Harreus, Karl-Otto Westphalen, Helmut Walter, Ulf Misslitz
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Patent number: 6004988Abstract: Carboxylic acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## here R.sup.1 is a tetrazole [sic], nitrile [sic], a group COOH or a radical which can be hydrolyzed to COOH, and the other substituents have the meaning explained in the description.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 1998Date of Patent: December 21, 1999Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Wilhelm Amberg, Andreas Kling, Dagmar Klinge, Hartmut Riechers, Liliane Unger, Manfred Raschack, Stefan Hergenroder, Bernd Elger, Sabine Schult
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Patent number: 6001854Abstract: The invention provides a pharmaceutical for treatment of neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders comprising a compound of the following formulas I and II: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 1997Date of Patent: December 14, 1999Assignee: Allelix Neuroscience Inc.Inventors: Vassil Iliya Ognyanov, Laurence A. Borden, Stanley Charles Bell, Jing Zhang
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Patent number: 5998625Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of a key intermediate using an chiral additive to effect an asymmetric conjugate addition.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 1998Date of Patent: December 7, 1999Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.Inventors: Richard D. Tillyer, David M. Tschaen, Feng Xu
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Patent number: 5994539Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, m and n have the meanings reported in the description, processes for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions which contain them as active ingredients are described.The compounds of formula I are endowed with a mixed ACE-inhibitory and NEP-inhibitory activity and are useful in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1997Date of Patent: November 30, 1999Assignee: Zambon Group S.p.A.Inventors: Franco Pellacini, Stefano Romagnano, Gabriele Norcini, Francesco Santangelo, Mario Fantucci, Claudio Semeraro
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Patent number: 5994379Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of COX-2, compositions which contain such compounds and methods of use. The compounds are represented by formula I: ##STR1## and include pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 1999Date of Patent: November 30, 1999Assignee: Merck Frosst Canada, Inc.Inventors: Christopher I. Bayly, Cameron Black, Nathalie Ouimet, David Percival, Serge Leger, Marc Ouellet
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Patent number: 5985919Abstract: (Het)aryloxy-, -thio- and -aminocrotonates of the formula I ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: U is oxygen, sulfur or amino;V is oxygen, sulfur, amino or alkylamino;X, Y and Z independently of one another are .dbd.N-- or .dbd.CR.sup.3 --;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another are alkyl;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, cyano, nitro, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio and haloalkylthio; andR.sup.4 is an organic radical which is bonded to the skeleton directly or via an oxy, mercapto, amino, carboxyl or carbonylamino group,process for their preparation, and their use.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1997Date of Patent: November 16, 1999Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Thomas Grote, Reinhard Kirstgen, Bernd Muller, Hubert Sauter, Albrecht Harreus, Hartmann Konig, Eberhard Ammermann, Gisela Lorenz, Siegfried Strathmann, Franz Rohl
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Patent number: 5986131Abstract: Novel nonatetraenoic acid derivatives which selectively bind to retinoic acid X-receptors (RXR) and which have anti-acne acitvity and which potentiate the activity of retinoids having RAR.alpha. activity are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 1997Date of Patent: November 16, 1999Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.Inventors: Michael Klaus, Allen John Lovey, Peter Mohr, Michael Rosenberger
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Patent number: 5972950Abstract: The present invention relates to the derivatives of formula: ##STR1## and to their use in therapeutics, especially as drugs with anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1997Date of Patent: October 26, 1999Assignee: Laboratories UPSAInventors: Eric Nicolai, Jean-Marie Teulon
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Process for preparing benzoic acid derivative intermediates and benzothiophene pharmaceutical agents
Patent number: 5955608Abstract: Novel processes for producing benzothiophenes employing ethylene carbonate or propylene carbonate are provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 1998Date of Patent: September 21, 1999Assignee: Eli Lilly and CompanyInventor: Douglas P. Kjell -
Patent number: 5917046Abstract: A method of producing a 2-naphthamide derivative of formula (I) that can be employed as an antiallergic agent or an agent for curing allergosis, and compounds for producing the 2-naphthamide derivative are provided: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently an unsubstituted or substituted aromatic hydrocarbon group, or an unsubstituted or substituted aromatic heterocyclic group; R.sup.3 is an acyl group, an alkoxylcarbonyl group, a substituted carbamoyl group, or an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl group.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 1997Date of Patent: June 29, 1999Assignee: Fujirebio Inc.Inventors: Hiroshi Ikawa, Masato Nishimura
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Patent number: 5874436Abstract: The invention relates to triphenylalkyl antibacterial compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, and methods for their production and use. These compounds are effective in inhibiting the action of a bacterial histidine protein kinase and are thus useful as anti-infective agents against a variety of bacterial organisms, including organisms which are resistant to other known antibiotics.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 1997Date of Patent: February 23, 1999Inventors: James P. Demers, Sigmond Johnson, Michele Ann Weidner-Wells, Ramesh M. Kanojia, Stephanie A. Fraga, Dieter Klaubert
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Patent number: 5863926Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 4,4-(disubstituted)cyclohexan-1-carboxylate monomers and related compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and their use in treating allergic and inflammatory diseases and for inhibiting the production of Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF).Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1997Date of Patent: January 26, 1999Assignee: SmithKline Beecham CorporationInventors: Siegfried B. Christensen, IV, Joseph M. Karpinski, M. Dominic Ryan, Paul E. Bender
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Patent number: 5851424Abstract: The present invention is concerned with photo cross-linkable liquid crystalline compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 each represent a cross-linkable, mesogenic residue,liquid crystalline mixtures which contain such compounds and their use in the cross-linked state as optical components.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 1996Date of Patent: December 22, 1998Assignee: Rolic AGInventor: Stephen Kelly
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Patent number: 5849924Abstract: The present invention relates to a new highly selective process for the preparation of enantiomerically pure halogeno-phenyl-substituted 1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylic esters of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 to R.sup.3 have the meanings given in the description.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 1997Date of Patent: December 15, 1998Assignee: Bayer AktiengesellscahftInventors: Joachim Mittendorf, Peter Fey, Bodo Junge, Johannes Kaulen, Kai van Laak, Heinrich Meier, Rudolf Schohe-Loop
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Patent number: 5849749Abstract: The 6-(hydroxymethyl-ethyl)pyridines are prepared by a process in which the 3-hydroxymethylpyridines which are hydroxyl-protected in the 6-position are oxidized to the 3-aldehyde, this is then converted into the corresponding oxoheptenoic acid derivative using a Wittig-Homer reaction, after this the oxo group is reduced to the hydroxyl group and then the isomers are separated by chromatography. The 6-(hydroxymethyl-ethyl)pyridines are suitable as active compounds in medicaments, in particular in medicaments having antiarteriosclerotic activity.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 1997Date of Patent: December 15, 1998Assignee: Bayer AktiengesellschaftInventors: Peter Fey, Rolf Angerbauer, Delf Schmidt, Hilmar Bischoff, Wolfgang Kanhai, Martin Radtke, Wolfgang Karl
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Patent number: 5840753Abstract: The present invention relates to the derivatives of formula: ##STR1## and to their use in therapeutics, especially as drugs with anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 1997Date of Patent: November 24, 1998Assignee: Laboratories UPSAInventors: Eric Nicolai, Jean-Marie Teulon
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Patent number: 5820785Abstract: Disclosed are derivatives of fluoroalkylethynyl- and difluoroalkylethynylbenzenes of the formula (I) herein. These compounds exhibit useful properties as liquid crystal compounds and are useful in nematic liquid crystal mixtures.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 1996Date of Patent: October 13, 1998Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft mit Beschrankter HaftungInventors: Hubert Schlosser, Dietmar Jungbauer
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Patent number: 5808082Abstract: A process for the preparation of Phosphodiesterase IV inhibitors is described. The process consists of eight chemical steps involving five isolations to prepare the title compound from readily available isovanillin in 35% overall yield (Scheme 1). The process is highlighted by: a) a highly diastereoselective Michael addition of phenyllithium using (1R, 2S) cis-aminoindanol as a chiral auxiliary, b) highly crystalline intermediates providing for efficient purifications, c) crystallization of the final compound as its CSA salt for excellent enantiomeric purity.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 1997Date of Patent: September 15, 1998Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.Inventors: Woo-Baeg Choi, Hywyn R. D. Churchill, Joseph E. Lynch, Paul J. Reider, Ralph P. Volante
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Patent number: 5808124Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## where the symbols have the meaning described in the application, have retinoid-like or retinoid antagonist-like biological activity.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 1996Date of Patent: September 15, 1998Assignee: AllerganInventors: Richard L. Beard, Min Teng, Alan T. Johnson, Vidyasagar Vuligonda, Roshantha A. Chandraratna
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Patent number: 5800733Abstract: The present invention is concerned with photo cross-linkable liquid crystalline compounds in the formula ##STR1## wherein for example: A,B,C,D,E,F independently is pyridine-2,5-diyl, pyrimidine-2,5-diyl, trans-1,4-cyclohexylene, trans-1,3-dioxane-2,5-diylZ.sup.1, Z.sup.2, Z.sup.7 independently is --(CH.sub.2).sub.s O--, --COO--, --(CH.sub.2).sub.s COO--Z.sup.3, Z.sup.4, Z.sup.8 independently is a single bond, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 O--Z.sup.5, Z.sup.6 independently is --(CH.sub.2).sub.s --m, n, q and r independently is 0, 1 or 2;s is a whole number of 1 to 16;R.sup.1, R.sup.2 independently is CH.sub.2 .dbd.CH--COO--, CH.sub.2 .dbd.C(CH.sub.3)--COO--R.sup.3 is H, CH, COOC.sub.n H.sub.2n+1, CnH.sub.2n+1 ; n=1 . . . 10X.sup.1, X.sup.2 and X.sup.3 independently is hydrogen, halogen, cyano or lower alkyl.The invention is also related to liquid crystalline mixtures and their use for electro-optical purpose.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 1996Date of Patent: September 1, 1998Assignee: Rolic AGInventor: Stephen Kelly
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Patent number: 5783522Abstract: Substituted 2-phenylpyridines I ##STR1## R.sup.1,R.sup.3 =H, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkoxy, OH, haloalkoxy, alkylcarbonyloxy, haloalkylcarbonyloxy, SH, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, haloalkylthio, haloalkylsulfinyl, haloalkylsulfonyl, CHO, CN, CO.sub.2 H, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxyalkoxycarbonyl, haloalkoxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, alkoxyalkylcarbonyl, CONH.sub.2, alkyl-aminocarbonyl, dialkylaminocarbonyl, pyrrolidinyl-carbonyl piperidylcarbonyl, morpholinylcarbonyl, NO.sub.2, NH.sub.2, alkylamino, dialkylamino, pyrrolidinyl, piperidinyl, morpholinyl, alkylcarbonylamino, haloalkylcarbonylamino, alkylsulfonylamino;R.sup.2 =halogen, CN, NO.sub.2, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, haloalkylthio; orR.sup.1 +R.sup.2 or R.sup.2 +R.sup.3 =trimethylene or tetramethylene chain;R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 1996Date of Patent: July 21, 1998Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Peter Schaefer, Gerhard Hamprecht, Elisabeth Heistracher, Hartmann Koenig, Ralf Klintz, Peter Muenster, Harald Rang, Karl-Otto Westphalen, Matthias Gerber, Helmut Walter
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Patent number: 5770108Abstract: A novel pyrimidine compound represented by the following Formulas (1) and (2), a liquid crystal composition containing said compound and a liquid crystal element having excellent characteristics such as high speed response, orientation and high contrast ratio. ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each represent a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group, an alkoxyl or alkenyloxy group; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 each represent a linear or branched alkyl group or alkenyl group; A.sub.1 and A.sub.2 each represent a substituted or unsubstituted 1,4-phenylene group, a pyridine-2,5-diyl or trans-1,4-cyclohexylene group; X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 each represent a single bond, --COO--, --OCO--, --OCH.sub.2 or --CH.sub.2 O-- group; Y.sub.1 and Y.sub.2 each represent --COO-- or --OCO-- group; and a, b, p, q, m and n each represent 0 or 1, provided that a+b+p+q is not 0.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 1996Date of Patent: June 23, 1998Assignee: Mitsui Toatsu Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Yoshiyuki Totani, Motokazu Hirao, Atsuo Otsuji, Tsutomu Ishida, Hiroe Kayashima, Masakatsu Nakatsuka
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Patent number: 5759443Abstract: Objects of this invention are cyclopentyl compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein k signifies a whole number of 4 to 18;n signifies 0 or 1;Y.sup.1, Y.sup.2 signify a single bond, --O--, --COO-- or --OOC--;rings A, B, C each independently signify optionally mono- or difluorinated 1,4-phenylene, pyrimidine-2,5-diyl, pyridine-2,5-diyl, pyrazine-2,5-diyl, naphthalene-2,6-diyl, quinoline-2,6-diyl, thiophene-2,5-diyl, thiazole-2,5-diyl or 1,3,4-thiadiazole-2,5-diyl and ring C also signifies trans-1,4-cyclohexylene or trans-1,3-dioxane-2,5-diyl;Z.sup.1 signifies a single bond, --COO--,--OOC-- or --C.tbd.C--;Z.sup.2 signifies --COO--, --OOC--, --OCH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 O-- or --(CH.sub.2).sub.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 1997Date of Patent: June 2, 1998Assignee: Rolic AGInventors: Jurg Funfschilling, Alois Villiger
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Patent number: 5747422Abstract: Substituted 2-phenylpyridines I ##STR1## where substituents have the meaning described in the specification and their use as herbicides; for the desiccation/defoliation of plants.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 1997Date of Patent: May 5, 1998Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Peter Schafer, Gerhard Hamprecht, Elisabeth Heistracher, Ralf Klintz, Hartmann Konig, Helmut Walter, Karl-Otto Westphalen, Ulf Misslitz
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Patent number: 5747542Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## where the symbols have the meaning described in the application, have retinoid-like or retinoid antagonist-like biological activity.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 1996Date of Patent: May 5, 1998Assignee: AllerganInventors: Vidyasagar Vuligonda, Alan T. Johnson, Richard L. Beard, Min Teng, Tae K. Song, Harold N. Wong, Roshantha A. Chandraratna
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Patent number: 5733850Abstract: Substituted 2-phenylpyridines I ##STR1## where the substituents have the meaning given in the specification and their use.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 1997Date of Patent: March 31, 1998Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Peter Schafer, Gerhard Hamprecht, Elisabeth Heistracher, Ralf Klintz, Hartmann Konig, Albrecht Harreus, Norbert Gotz, Helmut Walter, Karl-Otto Westphalen, Ulf Misslitz
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Process for preparing benzoic acid derivative intermediates and benzothiophene pharmaceutical agents
Patent number: 5731436Abstract: Processes for producing benzothiophenes employing ethylene carbonate or propylene carbonate are provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1994Date of Patent: March 24, 1998Assignee: Eli Lilly and CompanyInventor: Douglas P. Kjell -
Patent number: 5728838Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of structural formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl, alkenyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, which comprises the addition of R.sup.1 to an intermediate 2: ##STR2## by treatment of 2 with (R.sup.1).sub.3 M followed by reductive removal of the sulfinyl group.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 1997Date of Patent: March 17, 1998Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.Inventors: Ioannis Houpis, Audrey Molina, Ralph P. Volante
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Patent number: 5723066Abstract: An electrooptical system is disclosed in which a PDLC film is positioned between 2 electrode layers. The PDLC film contains a liquid crystal mixture forming microdroplets in an optically isotropic, transparent polymer matrix. The liquid crystal mixture comprises one or more compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R, A.sup.1, A.sup.2, Z.sup.1, Z.sup.2, X.sup.1, X.sup.2, Q, Y and n are as herein defined, and one or more reactive liquid crystalline compounds. The PDLC film exhibits improved switching times, especially at low temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: March 3, 1998Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft mit beschrankter HaftungInventors: David Coates, Owain Llyr Parri, Simon Greenfield, Martin David Tillin, Mark John Goulding, Patrick Nolan
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Patent number: 5719182Abstract: Novel indane and indene derivatives are described which are endothelin receptor antagonists.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 1995Date of Patent: February 17, 1998Assignee: SmithKline Beecham CorporationInventors: Russell Donovan Cousins, John Duncan Elliott, Maria Amparo Lago, Jack Dale Leber, Catherine Elizabeth Peishoff
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Patent number: 5716542Abstract: A liquid crystal compound represented by formula (I) and a liquid crystal composition containing the same. The compound exhibits an antiferroelectric liquid crystal phase and has good compatibility with known liquid crystal compounds. ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a straight-chain or branched alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkanoyloxy or alkoxycarbonyloxy group having 4 to 16 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 represents a straight-chain alkyl group having 4 to 10 carbon atoms or a branched alkyl group containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms in its branch and 4 to 12 carbon atoms in total; X represents an oxygen or sulfur atom; rings A and B each represent an F-substituted or unsubstituted phenylene group, a cyclohexylene group or a divalent nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group, provided that either one of rings A and B is the nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group; ring C represents an F-substituted or unsubstituted phenylene group; and C* represents an asymmetric carbon atom.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 1996Date of Patent: February 10, 1998Assignee: Takasago International CorporationInventors: Yukiharu Iwaya, Mamoru Yamada, Hitoshi Kondo, Toshimitsu Hagiwara
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Patent number: 5707544Abstract: The present invention is concerned with chromophore-containing photo cross-linkable liquid crystalline compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 each represent a cross-linkable, mesogenic group; andA.sup.3 represents a dichroic group.as well as liquid crystalline mixtures which contain such compounds and their use in the cross-linked state as optical components.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 1996Date of Patent: January 13, 1998Assignee: Rolic AGInventor: Stephen Kelly
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Patent number: 5656636Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1995Date of Patent: August 12, 1997Assignee: SmithKline Beecham CorporationInventors: Pamela Anne Chambers, Robert A. Daines, Dalia R. Jakas, William D. Kingsbury, Israil Pendrak
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Patent number: 5637719Abstract: The compounds of the present invention are adaptable as blocking or protecting groups for an amine composition useful in peptide synthesis. The present invention is directed to a method of protecting an amino group of an organic molecule during a reaction which modifies a portion of the molecule other than the protected amino group.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: June 10, 1997Assignee: Research Corporation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Louis A. Carpino, Michael Philbin
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Patent number: 5633257Abstract: Compounds of general formula (1) ##STR1## are described wherein Y is a halogen atom or a group --OR.sup.1, wherein R.sup.1 is an optionally substituted alkyl group; X is --O--, --S--, or --N(R.sup.6), wherein R.sup.6 is a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl group; R.sup.2 is an optionally substituted cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl group; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, which may be the same or different, is each a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.7 (wherein R.sup.7 is a hydrogen atom, am optionally substituted alkyl, aralkyl, aryl, aryloxyalkyl, alkanoyloxyalkyl or aroyloxyalkyl group), --CONR.sup.8 R.sup.9 (where R.sup.8 and R.sup.9, which may be the same or different, is as defined for R.sup.7), --CSNR.sup.8 R.sup.9, --CN or --CH.sub.2 CN group; Z is --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- where n is zero or an integer 1, 2 or 3; R.sup.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 1994Date of Patent: May 27, 1997Assignee: Celltech Therapeutics LimitedInventors: Graham J. Warrellow, Valerie A. Cole, Rikki P. Alexander
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Patent number: 5633258Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1995Date of Patent: May 27, 1997Assignee: SmithKline Beecham CorporationInventors: Pamela A. Chambers, Robert A. Daines, Dalia R. Jakas, William D. Kingsbury, Israil Pendrak
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Patent number: 5631262Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1995Date of Patent: May 20, 1997Assignee: SmithKline Beecham CorporationInventors: Pamela A. Chambers, Robert A. Daines, Dalia R. Jakas, William D. Kingsbury, Israil Pendrak
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Patent number: 5629323Abstract: Amide Derivatives of formula (I) wherein R.sup.1 is a mono or bicyclic heteroaryl radical, R.sup.2 is cycloalkyl, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each represent hydrogen or lower alkyl, and R.sup.5 is a group of formula (A) or (B) or (C): R.sup.8 --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- or (D) or (E): R.sup.9 OCH.sub.2 CHOHCH.sub.2 -- or (F): R.sup.9 OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -- and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are 5-HT.sub.1A binding agents and may be used, for example, as anxiolytics.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 1995Date of Patent: May 13, 1997Assignee: John Wyeth & Brother, Ltd.Inventors: Ian A. Cliffe, Anderson D. Ifill
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Patent number: 5624943Abstract: The invention relates to new pyridine derivatives of general formula I which have useful properties, e.g., as leukotriene-B.sub.4 -antagonists. Pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds can be used to treat various diseases.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 1995Date of Patent: April 29, 1997Assignee: Schering AktiengesellschaftInventors: Josef Heindl, Werner Skuballa, Bernd Buchmann, Wolfgang Fr ohlich, Roland Ekerdt, Claudia Giesen
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Patent number: 5618849Abstract: A compound represented by formula IAr.sub.1 --O--M--O--Ar.sub.2 Iwherein Ar.sub.1 and Ar.sub.2 are independently substituted phenyl or substituted pyridinyl, the substituents on said phenyl or pyridinyl being independently selected from one, two or three of (C.sub.1 -C.sub.10) alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.10) alkoxy, halogen, carbamyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.10) alkoxycarbonyl, oxazoyl, and (C.sub.1 -C.sub.10) alkyl substituted by halogen, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.10) alkoxy, hydroxy, or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.10) alkoxycarbonyl; ##STR1## (C.sub.4 -C.sub.8) alkylene, (C.sub.4 -C.sub.8) alkenylene or (C.sub.4 -C.sub.8)-alkynylene;O is oxygen;or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating or preventing viral infections, especially picornaviral infections, are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1995Date of Patent: April 8, 1997Assignee: Schering CorporationInventors: Viyyoor M. Girijavallabhan, Ashit K. Ganguly, Richard W. Versace
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Patent number: 5618943Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## the symbols have the meaning described in the specification have retinoid-like biological activity.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1994Date of Patent: April 8, 1997Assignee: AllerganInventors: Vidyasagar Vuligonda, Alan T. Johnson, Richard L. Beard, Min Teng, Tae K. Song, Harold N. Wong, Roshantha A. Chandraratna
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Patent number: 5618931Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein the symbols have the meaning described in the specification have retinoid-like biological activity.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1994Date of Patent: April 8, 1997Assignee: AllerganInventors: Richard L. Beard, Min Teng, Alan T. Johnson, Vidyasagar Vuligonda, Roshantha A. Chandraratna
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Patent number: 5605915Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein the symbols have the meaning defined in the specification.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 1996Date of Patent: February 25, 1997Assignee: AllerganInventors: Vidyasagar Vuligonda, Richard L. Beard, Alan T. Johnson, Min Teng, Tae K. Song, Roshantha A. Chandraratna