Patents Represented by Attorney William Nicholson
  • Patent number: 5254561
    Abstract: A class of 2,3,4,4a,9,9a-hexahydro-1H-indeno[2,1-c]pyridine and 2,3,4,4a,5,6,7,11b-octahydro-1H-benzo[3,4]cyclohepta[1,2-c]pyridine derivatives are selective ligands at sigma recognition sites and are therefore useful in the treatment and/or prevention of psychiatric and/or gastrointestinal disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1993
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited
    Inventors: David C. Billington, Michael G. N. Russell
  • Patent number: 4477466
    Abstract: Novel acyloxy derivatives of [phenylsulfonyl(or sulfinyl)]thiophenesulfonamides are useful for the topical treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in ophthalmic compositions including drops and inserts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 16, 1984
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Shepard