Patents Represented by Attorney Stuart L. Melton
  • Patent number: 4683241
    Abstract: Phenolic esters of the general formula I ##STR1## are useful for the prevention, management or alleviation of elastase mediated diseases or conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1987
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Masateru Miyano, James R. Deason
  • Patent number: 4665203
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula: ##STR1## which are useful as leukotriene D.sub.4 (LTD.sub.4) inhibitors and therefore useful in the treatment of allergies and inflammatory conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1987
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Masateru Miyano, Robert L. Shone, Daniel D. Sohn
  • Patent number: 4650874
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula: ##STR1## which are useful cardiovascular agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1987
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Kurt J. Rorig, Chi-Dean Liang, Robert W. Hamilton
  • Patent number: 4639524
    Abstract: Compositions of matter are disclosed of compounds of the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof wherein X represents a halo, lower alkyl, hydrogen, trifluoromethyl, phenyl, or lower alkoxy substituent; Y represents --CN, --CONH.sub.2, --CON(R.sub.1).sub.2 or --CO.sub.2 R.sub.1 where R.sub.1 is a lower alkyl; m is the integer 1 or 2 and n is an integer from 1 to 3 inclusive; R.sub.2 represents lower alkyl; R.sub.3 represents lower alkyl or acetyl, aroyl, phenacetyl or trifluoracetyl; A, B, and D are carbonyl or methylene such that when one of A, B, or D is carbonyl, the others are methylene and R.sub.3 is lower alkyl, whereas when R.sub.3 is acetyl, aroyl, phenacetyl or trifluoroacetyl, A, B, and D are methylene. These compounds have utility as antiarrhythmic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1987
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Bipinchandra N. Desai, Robert J. Chorvat, Kurt J. Rorig
  • Patent number: 4622338
    Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## are described which are useful to inhibit the formation of serum cholesterol by virtue of their ability to inhibit .beta.-hydroxy-.beta.-methylglutaryl-CoA(HMG CoA), the rate-controlling substance in the synthesis of serum cholesterol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1986
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: John S. Baran, Thomas J. Lindberg, Harman S. Lowrie
  • Patent number: 4616034
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds of Formula I ##STR1## which are pharmacologically selectively useful as anti-thrombotic agents with minimal blood pressure lowering activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1986
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Stevan W. Djuric, Robert B. Garland
  • Patent number: 4611065
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing 5-fluoroprostacyclins that are useful for the treatment of platelet dysfunction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1986
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventor: Robert B. Garland
  • Patent number: 4603121
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel enkephalin analogs of the formula: ##STR1## which are useful as analgesic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1986
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Donald W. Hansen, Jr., David A. Jones, Jr., Robert H. Mazur, James M. Schlatter
  • Patent number: 4603144
    Abstract: Kojic acid ether-ester derivatives of formula I ##STR1## are useful pharmacological agents for the prevention, management or alleviation of elastase mediated diseases or conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1986
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Arthur L. Campbell, Masateru Miyano
  • Patent number: 4584397
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods of preventing or reducing the degradation of elastin and other proteins and thereby preventing or retarding the disease states caused by said degradation by administering compounds of the formula: ##STR1## or their pharmacologically acceptable salts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1986
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Richard A. Mueller, Richard A. Partis
  • Patent number: 4579951
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel substituted (azacycloalk-2-yl)iminophenols that are useful in the treatment of diarrhea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1986
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Barnett S. Pitzele, Stella S. T. Yu, Robert W. Hamilton
  • Patent number: 4578505
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel allenic prostanoic acid derivatives having the following formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen; or straight or branched chain alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, inclusivewherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen; or straight or branched chain alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, inclusive; or vinyl (--CH.dbd.CH.sub.2)wherein R.sub.2 is straight or branched chain alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms; or cycloalkyl group containing 3 to 6 carbon atoms; or phenyl; or phenoxywherein R.sub.3 is hydrogen; or straight chain alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atomswherein m is an integer of from 1 to 4, inclusive,wherein n is an integer of from 1 to 3, inclusive with the proviso that the sum of m and n does not exceed 5,wherein y is an integer of from 1 to 3.These compounds are useful by reason of their gastric antisecretory and cytoprotective activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1986
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Paul W. Collins, Richard M. Weier
  • Patent number: 4568666
    Abstract: This invention encompasses novel carboxyalkyl peptide derivatives which are collagenase inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1986
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Keith G. McCullagh, Harry J. Wadsworth, Michael M. Hann
  • Patent number: 4567270
    Abstract: This invention relates to hexahydroindolizinones, which are useful as inhibitors of cardiac arrhythmias and of platelet aggregation and are therefore useful in the treatment of irregular heartbeat and in the prevention of thrombus formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1986
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Robert J. Chorvat, Kathleen A. Prodan, John A. Schulz
  • Patent number: 4565882
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted dihydrobenzopyrans carboxylates of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is a methylene chain having 1-10 carbon atoms, inclusive, optionally substituted by hydroxy;wherein V is:(a) hydrogen;(b) hydroxy;(c) .dbd.O; or(d) R.sub.6 CH.sub.2 O--;wherein R.sub.1 is:(a) --COCH.sub.3 ;(b) --CHOHCH.sub.3 ;(c) --C.sub.2 H.sub.5 ;(d) -hydrogen; or(e) --COOC.sub.2 H.sub.5wherein R.sub.2 is:(a) -hydrogen;(b) -hydroxy; or(c) R.sub.12 CH.sub.2 CO.sub.2 --;wherein R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.6, R.sub.7, R.sub.8, R.sub.9, R.sub.10, R.sub.11 and R.sub.12 each of which may be the same or different, are:(a) hydrogen;(b) lower-alkyl having 1-6 carbon atoms inclusive; or(c) allyl;wherein R.sub.5 is:(a) hydrogen; or(b) R.sub.7 CH.sub.2 C(O)--;wherein R.sub.13 is hydrogen, hydroxy, alkoxy of 1 to 6 carbon atoms inclusive, or --OM wherein M is an alkali metal, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, inclusive, or NR.sub.8.sup..sym. R.sub.9 R.sub.10 R.sub.11, or HNR.sub.8.sup..sym. R.sub.9 R.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1986
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Masateru Miyano, Robert L. Shone
  • Patent number: 4546194
    Abstract: This invention relates to substituted chromanon-2-yl alkanols and derivatives thereof, which are useful as leukotriene D.sub.4 (LTD.sub.4) inhibitors and therefore useful in the treatment of allergies, inflammatory conditions, and coronary vasoconstriction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1985
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Masateru Miyano, Clara I. Villamil, Robert L. Shone
  • Patent number: 4540801
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 5-fluoro-PGI.sub.2 derivatives of Formula I. These compounds are useful for the treatment of platelet dysfunction. Also disclosed is the process for preparing them and the appropriate intermediates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1983
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1985
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Leonard N. Nysted, Raphael Pappo
  • Patent number: 4495178
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel enkephalin analogs of the formula: ##STR1## which are useful as analgesic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1985
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Donald W. Hansen, Jr., David A. Jones, Jr., Robert H. Mazur, James M. Schlatter
  • Patent number: 4495102
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula I and II are useful as potent antiarrythmic agents without significant effect on cardiac output and blood pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1985
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventor: Leonard N. Nysted
  • Patent number: 4483987
    Abstract: This invention relates to compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, halogen or alkoxy, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are hydrogen, alkanoyl or alkyl each being the same or different, R.sub.4 represents alkanoyloxyalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, adamantanecarbonyloxyalkyl, bromoalkyl or benzoyloxyalkyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1984
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventor: Hans Wagner