Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Mel Winokur
  • Patent number: 6458830
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 and n are defined herein. The compounds are of particular use in the treatment or prevention of depression, anxiety, pain, inflammation, migraine, emesis and postherpetic neuralgia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd.
    Inventors: Simon Neil Owen, Eileen Mary Seward, Christopher John Swain, Brian John Williams
  • Patent number: 6448429
    Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel class of compounds represented by formula I, which are inhibitors of the PTP-1B enzyme. The invention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating or preventing PTP-1B mediated diseases, including diabetes, obesity, and diabetes-related diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Merck Frosst Canada & Co.
    Inventors: Yves Leblanc, Claude Dufresne, Jacques Yves Gauthier, Robert Young
  • Patent number: 5792779
    Abstract: Compounds of the invention are useful in inhibiting thrombin and associated thrombotic occlusions and have the following structure: ##STR1## for example: ##STR2##
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Philip E. Sanderson, Terry A. Lyle, Joseph P. Vacca, William C. Lumma, Stephen F. Brady, Thomas J. Tucker
  • Patent number: 5792761
    Abstract: A compound which inhibits human thrombin and where has the structure ##STR1##
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Fraley, Adel M. Naylor-Olsen, Randall W. Hungate, Joseph P. Vacca
  • Patent number: 5780480
    Abstract: Fibrinogen receptor antagonists of the general formula:X-A-Y-Z-B Iand which includes, for example, the compounds of formula ##STR1## are useful for inhibiting the binding of fibrinogen to blood platelets, inhibiting the aggregation of blood platelets, treating thrombus formation or embolus formation, and preventing thrombus or embolus formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: John Wai, Thorsten E. Fisher, Mark E. Duggan, George D. Hartman, James J. Perkins
  • Patent number: 5667794
    Abstract: A method for treating a patient suffering from heartburn and having no substantial esophageal erosion, comprising administering to the patient a composition comprising an amount of famotidine between about 5 mg and 10 mg. In one embodiment, the amount of famotidine is about 5 mg. In another embodiment, the amount of famotidine is about 10 mg.A method for treating a patient suffering from heartburn and having no substantial esophageal erosion, comprising administering to the patient a composition comprising an amount of famotidine between about 5 mg and 10 mg, and an antacid. In one embodiment, the amount of famotidine is about 5 mg. In another embodiment, the amount of famotidine is about 10 mg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Simon, Roger Berlin
  • Patent number: 5665723
    Abstract: Fibrinogen receptor antagonists having the formula ##STR1## for example ##STR2##
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: George D. Hartman, John H. Hutchinson, Wasyl Halczenko
  • Patent number: 5648368
    Abstract: Novel fibrinogen receptor antagonists of the formula:X--Y--Z--Aryl--A--Bare provided in which the claimed compounds exhibit fibrinogen receptor antagonist activity, inhibit platelet aggregation and are therefore useful in modulating thrombus formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1997
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Melissa S. Egbertson, Laura M. Vassallo, George D. Hartman, Wasyl Halczenko, David B. Whitman, James J. Perkins, Amy E. Krause, Nathan Ihle, David Alan Claremon, William Hoffman, Mark E. Duggan
  • Patent number: 5648352
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a series of novel piperazinylcamphorsulfonyl compounds where the camphor ring is substituted by amides, amines, alkanes, alkenes, alkylamines, halogens, hydroxy, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl and heterocyclic tings. Such compounds are oxytocin antagonists useful in the treatment of preterm labor, dysmenorrhea and for the stoppage of labor preparatory to cesarean delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1997
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Mark G. Bock, Jill M. Erb, Doug W. Hobbs, James B. Hoffman, Joseph M. Pawluczyk, Debra S. Perlow, Daniel F. Veber, Peter D. Williams
  • Patent number: 5612217
    Abstract: Biotransformation products of a fermentation with culture MA7074 are potent HIV protease inhibitors. These products are useful in the prevention or treatment of infection by HIV and in the treatment of AIDS, either as compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical composition ingredients, whether or not in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. Methods of treating AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Ali Shafiee, Shieh-Shung T. Chen, Byron H. Arison, Randall R. Miller, George M. Garrity, Brian Heimbuch
  • Patent number: 5358956
    Abstract: Novel fibrinogen receptor antagonists of the formula: ##STR1## are provided in which the claimed compounds exhibit fibrinogen receptor antagonist activity, inhibit platelet aggregation and are therefore useful in modulating thrombus formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1994
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: George D. Hartman, Wasyl Halczenko