Patents Represented by Attorney James A. Nicholson
  • Patent number: 5795889
    Abstract: This invention relates to bis mono- and/or bicyclic aryl and/or heteroaryl compounds exhibiting protein tyrosine kinase inhibition activity. More specifically, it relates to the method of inhibiting abnormal cell proliferation in a patient suffering from a disorder characterized by such proliferation comprising the administration thereto of an EGF and/or PDGF receptor inhibiting effective amount of said bis mono- and/or bicyclic aryl and/or heteroaryl compound and to the preparation of said compounds and their use in pharmaceutical compositions used in this method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Alfred P. Spada, Michael R. Myers, Martin P. Maguire, Paul E. Persons
  • Patent number: 5721237
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for the selective treatment of cell growth and differentiation characterized by activity of the human epidermal growth factor receptor type 2 (HER2). More specifically, this invention relates to the use of substituted or unsubstituted mono- or bi-cyclic aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl compounds in selectively regulating cell growth. Pharmaceutical compositions useful for the selective treatment of cell growth and differentiation are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1998
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Myers, Alfred P. Spada, Martin P. Maguire, Paul E. Persons
  • Patent number: 5714493
    Abstract: This invention relates to the treatment of intimation in a patient suffering from such disorder. More specifically, the invention relates to mono- and/or bicyclic aryl or heteroaryl quinazoline compounds in the treatment of inflammation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Myers, Alfred P. Spada, Martin P. Maguire, Paul E. Persons, Asher Zilberstein, Chin-Yi Jenny Hsu, Susan E. Johnson
  • Patent number: 5710158
    Abstract: This invention relates to the modulation and/or inhibition of cell signaling, cell proliferation, cell inflammatory response, the control of abnormal cell growth and cell reproduction. More specifically, this invention relates to the use of mono- and/or bicyclic aryl or heteroaryl quinazoline compounds in inhibiting cell proliferation, including compounds which are useful protein tyrosine kinase (PTK) inhibitors. The method of treating cell proliferation using said quinazoline compounds and their use in pharmaceutical compositions is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1998
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Myers, Alfred P. Spada, Martin P. Maguire, Paul E. Persons
  • Patent number: 5656643
    Abstract: This invention relates to bis mono- and/or bicyclic aryl and/or heteroaryl compounds exhibiting protein tyrosine kinase inhibition activity. More specifically, it relates to the method of inhibiting abnormal cell proliferation in a patient suffering from a disorder characterized by such proliferation comprising the administration thereto of an EGF and/or PDGF receptor inhibiting effective amount of said bis mono- and/or bicyclic aryl and/or heteroaryl compound and to the preparation of said compounds and their use in pharmaceutical compositions used in this method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1997
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Alfred P. Spada, Martin P. Maguire, Paul E. Persons, Michael R. Myers
  • Patent number: 5646153
    Abstract: This invention relates to bis mono- and/or bicyclic aryl and/or heteroaryl compounds exhibiting protein tyrosine kinase inhibition activity. More specifically, it relates to the method of inhibiting abnormal cell proliferation in a patient suffering from a disorder characterized by such proliferation comprising the administration thereto of an EGF and/or PDGF receptor inhibiting effective amount of said bis mono- and/or bicyclic aryl and/or heteroaryl compound and to the preparation of said compounds and their use in pharmaceutical compositions used in this method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1997
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Alfred P. Spada, Michael R. Myers, Martin P. Maguire, Paul E. Persons
  • Patent number: 5612353
    Abstract: The compounds of formula I exhibit useful pharmacological activity and accordingly are incorporated into pharmaceutical compositions and used in the treatment of patients suffering from certain medical disorders. More especially, they are Factor Xa inhibitors. The present invention is directed to compounds of formula I, compositions containing compounds of formula I, and their use, which are for treating a patient suffering from, or subject to, conditions which can be ameliorated by the administration of an inhibitor of Factor Xa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Ewing, Michael R. Becker, Henry W. Pauls, Daniel L. Cheney, Jonathan S. Mason, Alfred P. Spada
  • Patent number: 5599936
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new isoindolinone derivative of formula: ##STR1## in racemic form or in the form of its enantiomers, as well as its salts, its preparation and the pharmaceutical compositions which contain it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Assignee: Rhone-Pouelnc Rorer S.A.
    Inventors: Michel Barreau, Michel Cheve, Marie-Christine Dubroeucq, Gilles Dutruc-Rosset, Franco Manfre
  • Patent number: 5596020
    Abstract: This invention relates to a class of novel amino bi- and tri-carbocyclic alkane compounds having bis-aryl substitution which exhibit squalene synthase inhibition properties. The bi- and tri-carbocyclic alkane ring contains an amino group and the ring is further linked or bridged to two mono- and/or bicyclic rings. Compounds of this invention reduce levels of serum cholesterol in the body without significantly reducing mevalonic metabolite synthesis. This invention relates also to pharmacological compositions and method of treatment for lowering serum cholesterol levels using the compounds of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1997
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Morris, Kent W. Neuenschwander, Keith S. Learn, Anthony C. Scotese
  • Patent number: 5563128
    Abstract: This invention relates to a class of novel phosphonate derivatives of lipophilic amines which exhibit squalene synthase inhibition properties. More specifically the compounds are bis aryl cycloalkylamino and azacycloalkyl phosphonates. Compounds of this invention reduce levels of serum cholesterol in the body without significantly reducing mevalonic metabolite synthesis. This invention relates also to pharmacological compositions and method of treatment for lowering serum cholesterol levels using the compounds of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Henry W. Pauls, Yong-Mi Choi, Dilip V. Amin
  • Patent number: 5561143
    Abstract: This invention relates to a class of novel aliphatic amino bis-aryl compounds containing at least four carbon atoms and an amino group either substituted thereon or incorporated therein and is further linked or bridged to two mono- and/or bicyclic rings. Compounds of this invention reduce levels of serum cholesterol in the body without significantly reducing mevalonic metabolite synthesis. This invention relates also to pharmacological compositions and method of treatment for lowering serum cholesterol levels using the compounds of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1996
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Groneberg, John R. Regan, Kent W. Neuenschwander, Anthony C. Scotese
  • Patent number: 5556990
    Abstract: This invention relates to a class of novel dicarboxy amide derivatives of lipophilic amines which exhibit squalene synthase inhibition properties. More specifically the compounds are bis-aryl and/or heteroaryl alkyl or cycloalkylamino dicarboxy amides. Compounds of this invention reduce levels of serum cholesterol in the body without significantly reducing mevalonic metabolite synthesis. This invention relates also to pharmacological compositions and method of treatment for lowering serum cholesterol levels using the compounds of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Henry W. Pauls, Yong-Mi Choi, Robert W. Studt, Martin P. Maguire, Alfred P. Spada, Don D. Cha
  • Patent number: 5541219
    Abstract: This invention is directed to 1-alkoxy-2-(alkoxy- or cycloalkyloxy-)-4-(cyclothioalkyl- or cyclothioalkenyl-)benzene compounds that inhibit cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase or tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and are useful in treating patients suffering from disease state capable of being modulated by inhibiting production of cyclic AMP phosphodiesterase or TNF by administering the compound to the patient. The invention is also directed to the preparation of these compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and methods for their pharmaceutical use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Limited
    Inventors: Garry Fenton, Jonathan S. Mason, Malcolm N. Palfreyman, Andrew J. Ratcliffe
  • Patent number: 5534532
    Abstract: This invention relates to a class of novel aliphatic amino bis-aryl compounds containing at least four carbon atoms and an amino group either substituted thereon or incorporated therein and is further linked or bridged to two mono- and/or bicyclic rings. Compounds of this invention reduce levels of serum cholesterol in the body without significantly reducing mevalonic metabolite synthesis. This invention relates also to pharmacological compositions and method of treatment for lowering serum cholesterol levels using the compounds of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Groneberg, John R. Regan, Kent W. Neuenschwander, Anthony C. Scotese
  • Patent number: 5498716
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel 2-aminonaphthyridine compounds that are useful in preparing a 2-isoindolinyl napthyridine compound that exhibits remarkable anxiolytic, hypnotic, anticonvulsant, antiepileptic and muscle-relaxant properties. The invention is also directed to the optical isomers of the 2-amino napthyridine compounds and salts thereof, their preparation and the use of the 2-amino napthyridine compounds for preparing the 2-isoindolinyl napthyridine compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1996
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Rorer S.A.
    Inventors: Marie-Therese David-Comte, Gerard Roussel
  • Patent number: 5494915
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new isoindolinone derivative of formula: ##STR1## in racemic form or in the form of its enantiomers, as well as its salts, its preparation and the pharmaceutical compositions which contain it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1996
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Rorer S.A.
    Inventors: Michel Barreau, Michel Cheve, Marie-Christine Dubroeucq, Gilles Dutruc-Rosset, Franco Manfre
  • Patent number: 5494918
    Abstract: This invention relates to polycyclic compounds containing two mono- and/or bicyclic rings and a basic tertiary amino group capable of forming an ammonium ion at biological pH and which reduces levels of serum cholesterol in the body without significantly reducing mevalonic metabolite synthesis. This invention relates also to pharmacological compositions and method of treatment for lowering serum cholesterol levels using the compounds of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1996
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Kent Neuenschwander, Dilip Amin, Anthony C. Scotese, Robert L. Morris
  • Patent number: 5492915
    Abstract: This invention relates to compounds having selective LTB.sub.4 antagonist properties. Therapeutic compositions comprising said compounds and methods for the treatment of disorders involving LTB.sub.4 agonist-mediated activity utilizing said compositions wherein the compounds are described by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.4, X, R, Y, R', Q, m and n are herein defined, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1996
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Rorer S.A.
    Inventors: Norbert Dereu, Wolfram Hendel, Richard Labaudiniere
  • Patent number: 5480883
    Abstract: This invention relates to bis mono- and/or bicyclic aryl and/or heteroaryl compounds exhibiting protein tyrosine kinase inhibition activity. More specifically, it relates to the method of inhibiting abnormal cell proliferation in a patient suffering from a disorder characterized by such proliferation comprising the administration thereto of an EGF and/or PDGF receptor inhibiting effective amount of said bis mono- and/or bicyclic aryl and/or heteroaryl compound and to the preparation of said compounds and their use in pharmaceutical compositions used in this method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1996
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Alfred P. Spada, Michael R. Myers, Martin P. Maguire, Paul E. Persons
  • Patent number: 5476851
    Abstract: This invention relates to pyrazolo[3,4-g]quinoxaline compounds exhibiting protein tyrosine kinase inhibition activity of the formula: ##STR1## where: ------ may be a double bond;R, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are as described in claim 1;a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.More specifically, compounds of this invention are novel as selective inhibitors of the PDGF-R protein tyrosine kinase and can be applied as potential therapeutic agents for various disease states which are characterized by uncontrolled cellular proliferation. Further, the present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions and a method for treating such disorders comprising the administration to a patient of a PDGF receptor inhibiting effective amount of a pyrazolo[3,4-g]quinoxaline compound exhibiting protein tyrosine kinase inhibition activity. Processes for the preparation of pyrazolo[3,4-g]quinoxaline compounds are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Assignee: Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Myers, Paul E. Persons, Cuong Q. Ly, Alfred P. Spada