Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Charlotte L. Barney
  • Patent number: 6451815
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of enhancing the bioavailability of a piperidinoalkanol antihistamine in a patient which comprises co-administering to said patient an effective antihistaminic amount of said piperidinoalkanol and an effective p-glycoprotein inhibiting amount of a p-glycoprotein inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Aventis Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Kin-Kai Hwang, Dennis H. Giesing, Gail H. Hurst
  • Patent number: 6113942
    Abstract: The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition in solid unit dosage form, comprising, a) a therapeutically effective amount of a piperidinoalkanol compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and, b) at least one inert ingredient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: Aventis Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas T. Ortyl, Paul F. Skultety, Kristen C. Mitchell, Deepak S. Phadke, Faraneh Attarchi, Marguerite L. Pierce, Aaron W. Schoeneman, Joseph M. Schnitz
  • Patent number: 6039974
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition in the form of a bilayer tablet comprising,(a) a first discrete zone made with Formulation (A) which comprises, a therapeutically effective decongestant amount of a sympathomimetic drug, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in an amount of about 18% to about 39% by weight of Formulation (A), and a first carrier base material, the first carrier base material comprising a mixture of;(I) carnauba wax in an amount of about 59% to about 81% by weight of Formulation (A); and(ii) a suitable antiadherent in an amount of about 0.25% to about 2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Assignee: Hoechst Marion Roussel, Inc.
    Inventors: David D. MacLaren, John R. Lefler, Sharon K. Minish
  • Patent number: 5932247
    Abstract: The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition in solid unit dosage form, comprising, a) a therapeutically effective amount of a piperidinoalkanol compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and, b) at least one inert ingredient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
    Assignee: Hoechst Marion Roussel, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas T. Ortyl, Paul F. Skultety, Kristen C. Mitchell, Deepak S. Phadke, Faraneh Attarchi, Marguerite L. Pierce, Aaron W. Schoeneman, Joseph M. Schnitz
  • Patent number: 5675009
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a novel process for preparing certain piperidine derivatives which are useful as antihistamines, antiallergy agents and bronchodilators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Chi-Hsin Richard King, Michele A. Kaminski
  • Patent number: 5670144
    Abstract: The oligomers of the present invention are polyesters having a number average molecular weight of <10,000. These oligomers are water-soluble, have a rigid backbone with a predictable anion spacing, and are pharmaceutically-acceptable. The oligomers are useful for the treatment and/or diagnosis of HSV and HCMV.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Assignees: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc., The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Alan D. Cardin, Richard L. Jackson, Michael J. Mullins
  • Patent number: 5670143
    Abstract: The preferred oligomers of the present invention are polyureas, polycarbonates, polyesters or polyamides having a number average molecular weight of <10,000. These oligomers are water-soluble, have a rigid backbone, have recurring units coupled by carbonyl linking moieties which have anionic groups, display predominantly linear geomentry such that regular spacing between anionic groups exists in an aqueous medium, and are pharmaceutically-acceptable. The oligomers are useful for the treatment and/or diagnosis of AIDS and ARC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Assignees: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc., The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Alan D. Cardin, Richard L. Jackson, Michael J. Mullins
  • Patent number: 5668143
    Abstract: The present invention relates to heterocyclic benzenesulfonylimine derivatives and their use as inhibitors of Interleukin-1 (IL-1) action. Such inhibitors are useful in the treatment of various disease states as disclosed herein including rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis, septic shock and pulmonary fibrosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: George Ku, Boyd L. Harrison, David M. Stemerick
  • Patent number: 5663353
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a novel process for preparing certain piperidine derivatives which are useful as antihistamines, antiallergy agents and bronchodilators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1997
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Chi-Hsin Richard King, Michele A. Kaminski
  • Patent number: 5654433
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a novel process for preparing certain piperidine derivatives which are useful as antihistamines, antiallergy agents and bronchodilators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Chi-Hsin Richard King, Michele A. Kaminski
  • Patent number: 5652370
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a novel process for preparing certain piperidine derivatives which are useful as antihistamines, antiallergy agents and bronchodilators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1997
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Chi-Hsin Richard King, Michele A. Kaminski
  • Patent number: 5650516
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a novel process for preparing certain piperidine derivatives which are useful as antihistamines, antiallergy agents and bronchodilators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1997
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Chi-Hsin Richard King, Michele A. Kaminski
  • Patent number: 5644061
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a novel process for preparing certain piperidine derivatives which are useful as antihistamines, antiallergy agents and bronchodilators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Chi-Hsin Richard King, Michele A. Kaminski
  • Patent number: 5644062
    Abstract: The synthesis of memory enhancing, analgetic, and antidepressant N-alkyl-N-pyridinyl-1H-indol-1-amines is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Assignee: Hoechest Marion Roussel, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas B. Lee, Keith E. Goehring
  • Patent number: 5635502
    Abstract: The present invention relates to certain novel mercaptoacetylamide bicyclic lactam derivatives useful as inhibitors of enkephalinase and of ACE.These mercaptoacetylamide bicyclic lactam derivatives can be described by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, an Ar--Y--group, --CH.sub.2 O--C(O)C(CH.sub.3).sub.3 or diphenylmethyl;R.sub.1 is hydrogen, acetyl, --CH.sub.2 O--C(O)C(CH.sub.3).sub.3, benzoyl or a group of the formula ##STR2## R.sub.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, --CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.3 or an Ar--Y--group;A is --CH.sub.2 --, --O--, or --S--;B is --S--or --O--; andpharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 3, 1997
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventor: Gary A. Flynn
  • Patent number: 5631375
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a novel process for preparing certain piperidine derivatives which are useful as antihistamines, antiallergy agents and bronchodilators, these piperidine derivatives can be described by the following formulas: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or hydroxy;R.sub.2 represents hydrogen; orR.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together form a second bond between the carbon atoms bearing R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 ;n is an integer of from 1 to 5;R.sub.3 is --CH.sub.2 OH, --COOH or --COOalkyl wherein the alkyl moiety has from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and is straight or branched;each of A is hydrogen or hydroxy; andpharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates and individual optical isomers thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1997
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Chi-Hsin R. King, Michele A. Kaminski, Teng-Man Chen
  • Patent number: 5624921
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of certain aminoacetylmercapto derivatives in treating patients suffering from hypertriglyceridemia, atherosclerosis and hypercholesterolemia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1997
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Gary A. Flynn, John F. French, Richard C. Dage
  • Patent number: 5618940
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a novel process for preparing certain piperidine derivatives which are useful as antihistamines, antiallergy agents and bronchodilators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1997
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Chi-Hsin R. King, Michele A. Kaminski
  • Patent number: 5602122
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of certain aminoacetylmercapto derivatives in treating patients suffering from hypercholesterolemia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1997
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Gary A. Flynn, John F. French, Richard C. Dage
  • Patent number: 5591739
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 2-substituted indane-2-carboxyalkyl derivatives useful as inhibitors of enkephalinase and ACE.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1997
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Alan M. Warshawsky, Gary A. Flynn