Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Timothy X. Witkowski
  • Patent number: 6753426
    Abstract: Disclosed are processes, polymorph and intermediate compounds for preparing aryl-and heteroaryl-substituted urea compounds of the formula(I) wherein Ar1, Ar2, L, Q and X are described herein. The product compounds are useful in pharmaceutic compositions for treating diseases or pathological conditions involving inflammation such as chronic inflammatory diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Lin-Hua Zhang, Lei Zhu
  • Patent number: 6747154
    Abstract: A process for preparing a compound of formula 1 from a compound of formula 2 the process comprising reacting in one step the compound of formula 2 with a compound of formula 3 wherein: X− is chlorine, bromine, iodine, methanesulfonate, or trifluoromethanesulfonate; R1 is hydroxy, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy, CF3, or fluorine; Ar is phenyl, naphthyl, thienyl, and furyl, each optionally mono- or disubstituted with one or two groups selected from C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy, hydroxy, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or CF3; Y− is chlorine, bromine, iodine, methanesulfonate, or trifluoromethanesulfonate; and R is hydroxy, methoxy, ethoxy, O—N-succinimide, O—N-phthalimide, phenyloxy, nitrophenyloxy, fluorophenyloxy, pentafluorophenyloxy, vinyloxy, 2-allyloxy, —S-methyl, —S-ethyl, or —S-phenyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Joerg Brandenburg, Waldemar Franz-Augustin Pfrengle, Werner Rall
  • Patent number: 6747051
    Abstract: A compound of Formula I or of Formula II wherein: R1 is F, Cl, Br, CH2F, CF2H, or CF3; R2 is NR6R7, where R6 is Me, Et, Pr, or iPr, and R7 is Me, Et or Pr; and R3, R4, and R5 independently of one another each are H, Me, F, Cl, Br, CH2F, CF2H, or CF3, and if R4 is Me, F, Cl, Br, CH2F, CF2H, or CF3, then R1 is additionally H or Me, or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof. In addition, pharmaceutical compositions comprising an effective amount of these compounds, methods for the treatment or prophylaxis of urinary incontinence and diseases of the bladder using these compounds, and methods for making these compounds are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Franz Esser, Pascale Pouzet, Hisato Kitagawa, Kenji Sakai, Ikunobu Muramatsu
  • Patent number: 6743788
    Abstract: Disclosed are novel aromatic compounds of the formula(I) described herein, wherein G, E, W, Ar, X, Y and Z are disclosed herein. The compounds are useful for treating cytokine mediated diseases or conditions such as chronic inflammatory diseases. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing and processes of making such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pier Francesco Cirillo, Victor Kamhi, John Robinson Regan, Michele Tsang
  • Patent number: 6730671
    Abstract: Disclosed are cathepsin S reversible inhibitory compounds of the formulas (I),(Ia) and (II),(IIa) as defined herein. The compounds are useful for treating autoimmune diseases. Also disclosed are processes, for making such novel compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles L. Cywin, Michel J. Emmanuel, Tina Morwick, Denice M. Spero, David S. Thomson, Yancey D. Ward
  • Patent number: 6730678
    Abstract: 4-[4-(2-pyrrolylcarbonyl)-1-piperazinyl]-3-trifluoromethylbenzoylguanidine hydrochloride and its hydrates, processes for preparing this benzoylguanidine salt and its hydrates, pharmaceutical compositions containing this benzoylguanidine salt and its hydrates, and its use in treating diseases, particularly those in which inhibition of the cellular Na+/H+ exchange is of therapeutic benefit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma KG
    Inventors: Christian Eickmeier, Peter Sieger, Werner Rall, Volkmar Koerner, Rolf Herter
  • Patent number: 6720321
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula (I) shown below which are active as anti-inflammatory agents. Also disclosed are methods of using and making such compounds. wherein n, X, A, L, J, p, Q, Y and z are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Pier Francesco Cirillo, Eugene R. Hickey
  • Patent number: 6720319
    Abstract: Disclosed are novel cathepsin S, K, F, L and B reversible inhibitory compounds of the formula (Ia) and (Ib) where R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, Het and X are defined herein. The compounds are useful for treating autoimmune and other diseases. Also disclosed are processes for making such novel compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Weimin Liu, Denice M. Spero, David S. Thomson, Yancey D. Ward, Erick R. R. Young
  • Patent number: 6710055
    Abstract: Disubstituted bicyclic heterocycles of general formula I Ra—A—Het—B—Ar—E  (I). Compounds of general formula I, wherein E is an RbNH—C(═NH)— group, have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly a thrombin-inhibiting effect and the effect of prolonging thrombin time, and those wherein E is a cyano group, are valuable intermediates for preparing the other compounds of general formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co., KG
    Inventors: Norbert Hauel, Henning Priepke, Uwe Ries, Jean Marie Stassen, Wolfgang Wienen
  • Patent number: 6706726
    Abstract: The present invention relates to new anticholinergics of general formula 1: wherein A, X− and the groups R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 may have the meanings given in the claims and in the specification, processes for preparing them and their use as pharamaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Helmut Meissner, Gerd Morschhaeuser, Michael Paul Pieper, Gerald Pohl, Richard Reichl, Georg Speck, Rolf Banholzer
  • Patent number: 6703525
    Abstract: Disclosed are intermediates of the formula (A) and methods of making same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Suresh R. Kapadia, Jinhua J. Song, Nathan K. Yee
  • Patent number: 6696462
    Abstract: A compound of formula 1 wherein: X- is an anion with a single negative charge; A and B, which are identical or different, are each —O—, —S—, —NH—, —CH2—, —CH═CH—, or —N(C1-C4-alkyl)—; R is hydrogen, hydroxy, —C1-C4-alkyl, —C1-C4-alkyloxy, —C1-C4-alkylene-halogen, —0—C1-C4-alkylene-halogen, —C1-C4-alkylene-OH, —CF3, —CHF2, —C1-C4-alkylene-C1-C4-alkyloxy, —0—COC1-C4-alkyl, —0—COC1-C4-alkylene-halogen, —C1-C4-alkylene-C3-C6-cycloalkyl, —0—COCF3, or halogen; R1 and R2, which are identical or different, are each —C1-C5-alkyl, which is optionally substituted by —C3-C6-cycloalkyl, hydroxy, or halogen, or R1 and R2 together are a —C3-C5-alkylene bridge; R3, R4, R3′, and R4′, which are identical or different, are each hydrogen, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-alkyloxy, hydroxy, —CF3, —CHF2, &mdas
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Christian Eickmeier, Sabine Germeyer, Matthias Grauert, Sabine Pestel, Michael P. Pieper, Georg Speck, Steffen Breitfelder
  • Patent number: 6667329
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of 2-amino-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-6-propylamino-benzothiazole (pramipexole), the (+)- or (−)-enantiomer thereof or one of the pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof in conjunction with another antidepressant for the improved treatment of depression and depressive states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Jerzy Maj
  • Patent number: 6656956
    Abstract: Disclosed are carboxamide-substituted benzimidazole derivatives of general formula (I) wherein the groups X, R1, R2, R3 and R4 may have the meanings given in the claims and specification, processes for preparing them and the use of carboxamide-substituted benzimidazole derivatives as pharmaceutical compositions, particularly as pharmaceutical compositions with a tryptase-inhibiting activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma KG
    Inventors: Claudia Thies, Christine Braun, Ralf Anderskewitz, Horst Dollinger, Pascale Pouzet, Herbert Nar, Kai Hasselbach, Hans Michael Jennewein, Bernd Disse
  • Patent number: 6649642
    Abstract: Disclosed are novel succinate derivative compounds of the formula(I)/(Ia): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, X and A are defined herein. The compounds are useful as inhibitors of cysteine proteases. Also disclosed are methods of using and methods of making such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Younes Bekkali, Eugene Richard Hickey, Weimin Liu, David S. Thomson
  • Patent number: 6635767
    Abstract: Disclosed are novel 2-(5-halopyridyl) and 2-(5-halopyrimidinyl) magnesium halides, processes of making and their use in the efficient synthesis in their respective 5-halo-2-substituted pyridines and pyrimidines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jinhua J. Song, Nathan K. Yee, Suresh R. Kapadia
  • Patent number: 6630466
    Abstract: The present invention relates to new medicament compositions based on anticholinergic compounds, which have a long-lasting effect, and salmeterol, processes for their production and their use in the therapy of respiratory ailments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma KG
    Inventors: Karl-Heinz Bozung, Michel Pairet, Richard Reichl, Alexander Walland
  • Patent number: 6627647
    Abstract: A compound of Formula Ia wherein: R1 and R2, which are the same or different, are CF3; halogen; CN; branched or unbranched C1-8 alkyl; branched or unbranched C1-8 alkenyl; C3-8 cycloalkyl optionally substituted with OH, CN, or methoxy; C1-8 alkoxy; C1-4 alkyloxyalkyl; C1-8 alkylthio; C1-4 alkylthioalkyl; C1-8 dialkylamino; C1-4 dialkylaminoalkyl; CO2R4 where R4 is C1-4 alkyl or C1-4 alkenyl optionally substituted with carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl; or aryl or heterocyclyl connected to the imidazole in any position that makes a stable bond wherein the aryl or the heterocyclyl thereof is optionally substituted with halogen, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkenyl, CN, Me2N, CO2Me, OMe, aryl, heterocyclyl, or R4; L is —NHC(O)—; —NHC(O)O—; —NHC(O)C(O)—; —NHC(S)—; —NH—; —NHC(O)NH—; —NHC(S)NH—; —NHCH2—; —NHCH(R5)—, wherein R5 is H, CN, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkyloxyalkyl, C1-6 alkylthioalkyl, C1-6 alkylsulfinyl
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Rajashekhar Betageri
  • Patent number: D480811
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Horhota, Said Saim, Leigh Ann Rondano, Michael Hardy
  • Patent number: D481131
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Said Saim, Stephen Horhota, Leigh Ann Rondano, Michael Hardy