Patents Represented by Attorney Eric J. Thies

Find this attorney in the Justia Lawyer Directory

  • Benzo-Fused Lactams promote release of growth hormone
    Patent number: 5545735
    Abstract: There are disclosed certain novel compounds identified as benzo-fused lactams which promote the release of growth hormone in humans and animals. This property can be utilized to promote the growth of food animals to render the production of edible meat products more efficient, and in humans, to increase the stature of those afflicted with a lack of a normal secretion of natural growth hormone. Growth promoting compositions containing such benzo-fused lactams as the active ingredient thereof are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1996
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Bochis, Paul J. Hodges, William R. Schoen, Matthew J. Wyvratt, Jr.