Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Nelsen L. Lentz
  • Patent number: 5681863
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 lower alkyl; X is NH or S; and n is a whole number within the range of 1-4 inclusive; and when n=0, X is (CH.sub.2).sub.3 and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof have been shown to be effective in treating tamoxifen resistant tumors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1997
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Alan J. Bitonti, Russell J. Baumann
  • Patent number: 5668154
    Abstract: Novel pyridiniminyl-1,2-benzisoxazoles and -benzisothiazoles, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of relieving memory dysfunction and treating depression utilizing the 1,2-benzisoxazoles and -benzisothiazoles and intermediates, or compositions thereof are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Assignee: Hoechst Marion Roussel Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Fink, Barbara E. Kurys, Gregory M. Shutske, John D. Tomer, IV
  • Patent number: 5665715
    Abstract: The present invention relates to certain inhibitors of farnesyl:protein transferase which are useful as antineoplastic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventor: David M. Stemerick
  • Patent number: 5648365
    Abstract: Diarylalkyl piperidines of formula (1) ##STR1## reverse drug resistance in multi-drug resistant tumors. These compounds apparently function by inhibiting a p-glycoprotein pump which becomes activated in late stage tumor development and which is inherently present in tumors from certain origins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1997
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Sai P. Sunkara, Jules Freedman
  • Patent number: 5589587
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a novel process of preparing 2'-exocyclic vinylfluoride derivatives of cytidine analogues for use as ribonucleotide reductase inhibitors. The novel process of the present invention utilizes a cytidine derivative as the required starting material and provides the ribonucleotide reductase inhibitor in a more efficient than the reaction sequence. The process is more efficient than the process disclosed by McCarthy et al. in European Patent Application Publication No. 0 372 268 published Jun. 13, 1990, in that it requires fewer chromatographies and results in an overall yield of greater than 25% for the five steps. The present invention further provides the ribonucleotide reductase inhibitor in a four step reaction sequence and results in an overall yield of greater than 35%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1996
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: James R. McCarthy, Donald P. Matthews, Jeffrey S. Sabol, James R. McConnell, Richard E. Donaldson, Robert Duquid
  • Patent number: 5574045
    Abstract: The present invention provides an oral pharmaceutical composition in solution form, comprising,a) a therapeutically effective amount of a piperidinoalkanol compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; andb) a suitable solvent systems, comprising propylene glycol and glacial acetic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: Hoechst Marion Roussel, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas T. Ortyl, Paul F. Skultety, Gail H. Hurst
  • Patent number: 5554780
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for preparing 1-(3-trialkylsilylphenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoromethyl ethanones which are useful for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and senile dementia as disclosed by Schirlin, et al. in European Patent Application Publication No. 0 409 676, published Jan. 23, 1991.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventor: Richard A. Wolf
  • Patent number: 5508393
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a novel process of preparing 2'-exocyclic vinylfluoride derivatives of cytidine analogues for use as ribonucleotide reductase inhibitors. The novel process of the present invention utilizes a cytidine derivative as the required starting material and provides the ribonucleotide reductase inhibitor in a more efficient five step reaction sequence. The present invention further provides the ribonucleotide reductase inhibitor in a four step reaction sequence and results in an overall yield of greater than 35%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1996
    Assignee: Hoeschst Marion Roussel, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. McCarthy, Donald P. Matthews, Jeffrey S. Sabol, James R. McConnell, Richard E. Donaldson, Robert Duquid
  • Patent number: 5486638
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for preparing 1-halo-3-trialkylsilanyl-benzenes from 1,3-dihalo-benzenes which are useful intermediates in the preparation of 1-(3-trialkylsilylphenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoromethyl ethanones which are useful for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and senile dementia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 23, 1996
    Assignee: Marion Merrell Dow Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis K. Klipa, Robert T. Keaten
  • Patent number: 5434145
    Abstract: The present invention relates to certain polyamine thiols which are useful as radioprotective agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1995
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Edwards, Ronald D. Snyder
  • Patent number: 5426101
    Abstract: The compound (R)-2-[(phenylisopropyl)amino]adenosine whose structure is given below: ##STR1## (R)-2-[(phenylisopropyl)amino]adenosine is about two orders of magnitude greater in its selectivity between the A-1 and A-2 adenosine receptors than its diastereoisomer. This compound is useful for lowering blood pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1995
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Norton P. Peet, David R. Borcherding, Nelsen L. Lentz, Philip M. Weintraub, Philip R. Kastner
  • Patent number: 5410080
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 lower alkyl; X is NH or S; and n is a whole number within the range of 1-4 inclusive; and when n=0, X is (CH.sub.2).sub.3 and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof have been shown to be effective in treating tamoxifen resistant tumors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1995
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Alan J. Bitonti, Russell J. Baumann