Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Mel Winokur
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Patent number: 6458830Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 10, 2001Date of Patent: October 1, 2002Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd.Inventors: Simon Neil Owen, Eileen Mary Seward, Christopher John Swain, Brian John Williams
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Patent number: 6448429Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 21, 2000Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: Merck Frosst Canada & Co.Inventors: Yves Leblanc, Claude Dufresne, Jacques Yves Gauthier, Robert Young
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Patent number: 5792779Abstract: Compounds of the invention are useful in inhibiting thrombin and associated thrombotic occlusions and have the following structure: ##STR1## for example: ##STR2##Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 1997Date of Patent: August 11, 1998Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.Inventors: Philip E. Sanderson, Terry A. Lyle, Joseph P. Vacca, William C. Lumma, Stephen F. Brady, Thomas J. Tucker
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Patent number: 5792761Abstract: A compound which inhibits human thrombin and where has the structure ##STR1##Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 1997Date of Patent: August 11, 1998Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Fraley, Adel M. Naylor-Olsen, Randall W. Hungate, Joseph P. Vacca
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Patent number: 5780480Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 26, 1997Date of Patent: July 14, 1998Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.Inventors: John Wai, Thorsten E. Fisher, Mark E. Duggan, George D. Hartman, James J. Perkins
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Patent number: 5667794Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 11, 1996Date of Patent: September 16, 1997Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.Inventors: Thomas Simon, Roger Berlin
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Patent number: 5665723Abstract: Fibrinogen receptor antagonists having the formula ##STR1## for example ##STR2##Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1995Date of Patent: September 9, 1997Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.Inventors: George D. Hartman, John H. Hutchinson, Wasyl Halczenko
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Patent number: 5648368Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 1, 1995Date of Patent: July 15, 1997Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 5648352Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 26, 1995Date of Patent: July 15, 1997Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 5612217Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 25, 1994Date of Patent: March 18, 1997Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.Inventors: Ali Shafiee, Shieh-Shung T. Chen, Byron H. Arison, Randall R. Miller, George M. Garrity, Brian Heimbuch
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Patent number: 5358956Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 14, 1992Date of Patent: October 25, 1994Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.Inventors: George D. Hartman, Wasyl Halczenko