Patents Represented by Attorney Charles E. Smith
  • Patent number: 6638887
    Abstract: Described are certain monocyclopentadienyl Group IV B metal compounds, catalyst systems comprising such monocyclopentadienyl metal compounds and an activator, and a process using such catalyst systems for the production of polyolefins, particularly high molecular weight ethylene-&agr;-olefin copolymers having a high level of &agr;-olefin incorporation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventor: Jo Ann Marie Canich
  • Patent number: 5633394
    Abstract: Compounds useful as catalyst components for olefin polymerization. The compounds comprise derivatives of cyclopentadienyl complexes of the ZR or HF.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 27, 1997
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Howard C. Welborn, Jr., John A. Ewen
  • Patent number: 5547675
    Abstract: This invention comprises a catalyst system and a process using such catalyst system for the production of high molecular weight polyolefins, particularly polyethylene and higher poly-.alpha.-olefin, and copolymers of ethylene and/or .alpha.-olefins with other unsaturated monomers, including diolefins, acetylenically unsaturated monomers and cyclic olefins. The catalyst system comprises three components, a monocyclopentadienyl Group IV B transition metal compound, an alumoxane, and a modifier. The catalyst system is highly active, at low ratios of aluminum to the Group IV B transition metal, hence catalyzes the production of a polyolefin product containing low levels of catalyst metal residue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1996
    Assignee: Exxon Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventor: Jo Ann M. Canich
  • Patent number: 5475013
    Abstract: Urea-containing hydroxyethylamine peptide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1995
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: John J. Talley, Daniel P. Getman, John N. Freskos, Ko-Chung Lin, Robert M. Heintz, Donald J. Rogier, Jr., Deborah E. Bertenshaw
  • Patent number: 5474767
    Abstract: Cross-linked controlled density polyamines which are water-insoluble and swell at pH values up to about 8 are shown. These polyamines are useful in site-specific drug delivery systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1995
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventor: Samuel J. Tremont
  • Patent number: 5385895
    Abstract: A class of phosphono-hydroisoquinoline compounds is described for treatment to reduce neurotoxic injury associated with anoxia or ischemia which typically follows stroke, cardiac arrest or perinatal asphyxia. The treatment includes administration of a phosphono-hydroisoquinoline compound alone or in a composition in an amount effective as an antagonist to inhibit excitotoxic actions at major neuronal excitatory amino acid receptor sites. Compounds of most interest are those of the formula: ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1 through R.sup.4 is hydrido, each of Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 is hydroxyl and wherein the A ring is saturated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1995
    Inventors: Alexis A. Cordi, Michael L. Vazquez
  • Patent number: 5360796
    Abstract: A class of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridinylalkyl phosphonic acid compounds is described for treatment to reduce neurotoxic injury associated with anoxia or ischemia which typically follows stroke, cardiac arrest or perinatal asphyxia. The treatment includes administration of a compound of this class alone or in a composition in an amount effective as an antagonist to inhibit excitotoxic actions at major neuronal excitatory amino acid receptor sites. Compounds of most interest are those of the formula: ##STR1## and the carboxylic and phosphonic alkyl esters and salts thereof; wherein the substituents are defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Donald W. Hansen, Jr., Gilbert W. Adelstein, Karen B. Peterson, Sofya Tsymbalov
  • Patent number: 5229413
    Abstract: Compositions containing certain indole-2-carboxylate compounds and derivatives are described as being therapeutically effective in treatment of CNS disorders resulting from neurotoxic damage or neurodegenerative diseases, particularly those CNS disorders resulting from ischemic events. Preferred compounds are of the formula ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 is independently selected from hydrido, bromo, chloro and fluoro, and wherein each of R.sup.10 and R.sup.12 is independently selected from hydrido and lower alkyl, and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Nancy M. Gray, Brian K. Cheng, William F. Hood, Michael S. Dappen, Alex A. Cordi
  • Patent number: 5220019
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of 3-aryl-3-aminoalkyl-2,6-dioxohexahydropridines and particularly the compound 3-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]3-(3 methoxyphenyl)-4, 4-dimethyl-2,6-piperidinedione, monohydrochloride, which is useful as an antidepressant.The process of the present invention comprises the condensation of a sterically hindered nitrile with a sterically hindered .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated diester to produce a nitrile diester. These compounds can then undergo acid catalyzed cyclization and decarboalkoxylation in a one step process to provide the desired 3-aryl-3-aminoalkyl-2,6 -dioxohexahydropyridine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1993
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: John H. Dygos, Kathleen T. McLaughlin, John S. Ng, Kalidas Paul
  • Patent number: 5215992
    Abstract: Certain ethanobicyclic amine compounds are described for treatment of CNS disorders such as psychotic disorders, convulsions, dystonia and cerebral ischemia. Compounds of particular interest are of the formula ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, Y and Z is independently selected from hydrido, hydroxy, alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, phenalkyl, phenyl, alkoxy, phenoxy, phenalkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, halo, haloalkyl and hydroxyalkyl; wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 may be taken together to form oxo;wherein each of R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 is independently selected from hydrido, alkyl, cycloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, fluoroalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, phenalkyl and phenyl; wherein G within the nitrogen-containing cyclohetero moiety is selected from ##STR2## wherein R.sup.11 is selected from hydrido, alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, phenyl, phenalkyl, alkoxyalkyl and hydroxyalkyl; wherein each of R.sup.12 and R.sup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1993
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Nancy M. Gray, Brian K. Cheng
  • Patent number: 5208260
    Abstract: A class of vinyl glycine derivatives is described for use in memory and learning enhancement or for treatment of a cognitive disorder. The vinyl glycine derivatives of particular interest are compounds of Formula I wherein the double bond is in trans configuration, R.sup.1 is lower alkyl, R.sup.2 is hydrido, R.sup.3 is amino and X is hydroxymethyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1993
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Alex A. Cordi, Joseph B. Monahan, Robert M. Williams
  • Patent number: 5202474
    Abstract: Process for preparing .alpha.-arylpropionic acids by catalytically asymmetrically hydrogenating .alpha.-arylpropenoic acids utilizing an asymmetric hydrogenation catalyst at low temperatures and, optionally, at high pressures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1993
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventor: Albert S. C. Chan
  • Patent number: 5192762
    Abstract: Certain bridged tricyclic amine compounds are described as being therapeutically effective in treatment of CNS disorders resulting from neurotoxic damage or neurodegenerative diseases, particularly those CNS disorders resulting from ischemic events. Compounds of particular interest for use as neuroprotective agents are those of the formula ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is independently selected from hydrido, loweralkyl, benzyl and phenyl; wherein each of R.sup.1 through R.sup.7 is independently selected from hydrido, loweralkyl, hydroxy, benzyl, phenyl, loweralkoxy, phenoxy, benzyloxy, halo and haloloweralkyl; wherein R.sup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1993
    Inventors: Nancy M. Gray, Patricia C. Contreras
  • Patent number: 5192761
    Abstract: The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising hypolipidemically active derivatives of 1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-diones, 1,3,5-triazabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-2,4-diones, and 1,3,5-triazine-2,4(1H,3H)-diones in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier for treating hyperlipidemia in mammals, particularly humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1993
    Assignees: North Carolina Central Univ., University of North at Chapel Hill
    Inventors: Robert A. Izydore, Iris H. Hall
  • Patent number: 5177109
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are described for treating a CNS disorder such as a cognitive disorder, epilepsy, depression, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, a neurodegenerative disease or neurotoxic injury. Compound of interest are 2-amino-4,5-methyleneadipic acid compounds and derivatives defined by the formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is selected from hydrido, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aryloxyalkyl, arylthioalkyl, ##STR2## with each of R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 being independently selected from hydrido, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl and aralkyl; wherein each of X and Y is independently selected from hydroxyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, amino and ##STR3## with each of R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 being independently selected from hydrido, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl and aralkyl; wherein any of R.sup.1 through R.sup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1993
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Roberto Pellicciari, Benedetto Natalini, Maura Marinozzi, Alexis A. Cordi, Joseph B. Monahan, Thomas H. Lanthorn
  • Patent number: 5177240
    Abstract: A class of phosphono-hydroisoquinoline compounds is described for treatment to reduce neurotoxic injury associated with anoxia or ischemia which typically follows stroke, cardiac arrest or perinatal asphyxia. The treatment includes administration of a phosphono-hydroisoquinoline compound alone or in a composition in an amount effective as an antagonist to inhibit excitotoxic actions at major neuronal excitatory amino acid receptor sites. Compounds of most interest are those of Formula I: ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1 through R.sup.4 is hydrido, wherein each of Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 is hydroxyl, wherein W is a single bond connecting the phosphorus atom with the aromatic ring and wherein the A ring is aromatic. Also disclosed are two classes of intermediate compounds having a fully unsaturated A ring, which intermediate compounds are useful in methods to make product compounds of Formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1993
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Alexis A. Cordi, Michael L. Vazquez
  • Patent number: 5175168
    Abstract: Novel compounds represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl radicals having from 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, optionally substituted alkenyl radicals having from 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, optionally substituted aryl, alkaryl and aralkyl radicals having from about 6 to about 16 carbon atoms and optionally substituted acyl and acyloxy radicals having from about 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, manifest glycosidase inhibition activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1992
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Daniel P. Getman, Gary A. DeCrescenzo
  • Patent number: 5144050
    Abstract: Ru(BINAP) diketonate complexes manifest asymmetric hydrogenation catalytic activity with high reaction and conversion rates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1992
    Assignee: Monsanto Company
    Inventors: Albert S. C. Chan, Scott A. Laneman
  • Patent number: 5141960
    Abstract: A class of tricyclic glycinamide derivatives is described having use in treatment of CNS dysfunctions such as epilepsy and convulsive disorders. Compounds of most interest are those of the formula ##STR1## wherein each of X and Y is hydrido; wherein Z is selected from methylene, ethylene, ethenylene, thiomethylene and thioethylene; and wherein each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is hydrido; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1992
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Alexis A. Cordi, Claude L. Gillet
  • Patent number: D339948
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1993
    Inventor: Letha M. Cromartie