Patents Assigned to AB Ferrosan
  • Patent number: 4894221
    Abstract: Novel morpholino compounds having the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a straight or branched alkyl group containing 8 to 16 carbon atoms at the 2- or 3-position of the morpholino ring, and R.sub.2 is a straight or branched alkyl group containing 2 to 10 carbon atoms, substituted with a hydroxy group except in the alpha-position, the sum of the carbon atoms in the groups R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 being at least 10 and preferably 10 to 20; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Compositions for the treatment of the oral cavity and especially the tooth surfaces containing the novel compound or a salt thereof, preferably from 0.1 to 5% by weight thereof. Use of the compounds to inhibit the formation of dental plaque or remove plaque already formed by application of the compound in an aqueous solution or a composition to the surfaces of the oral cavity, especially the surfaces of the teeth. Processes for the preparation of the compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1990
    Assignee: AB Ferrosan
    Inventors: Sven E. H. Hernestam, Nils A. Nilsson, Willard Lars-Olof
  • Patent number: 4656175
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for treating human beings and animals suffering from mental disorders comprising administering to said human beings and animals an effective amount of a compound for the treatment of such mental disorders comprising a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl straight or branch chained having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl having from 3 to 8 carbon atoms, aralkyl having from 7 to 9 carbon atoms or phenyl unsubstituted or substituted by one to three F, Cl, Br, lower alkyl having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, lower alkoxy having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, alkylenedioxy having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, --CF.sub.3 or --CN substituents, R.sub.1 -R.sub.4 are independently H, CH.sub.3, C.sub.2 H.sub.5 with cis or trans configuration provided that only two of them are other than hydrogen, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1987
    Assignee: AB Ferrosan
    Inventors: Anders K. Bjork, Erik G. Christensson
  • Patent number: 4636382
    Abstract: Novel morpholino compounds having the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a straight or branched alkyl group containing 8 to 16 carbon atoms at the 2- or 3-position of the morpholino ring, and R.sub.2 is a straight or branched alkyl group containing 2 to 10 carbon atoms, substituted with a hydroxy group except in the alpha-position, the sum of the carbon atoms in the groups R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 being at least 10 and preferably 10 to 20; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Compositions for the treatment of the oral cavity and especially the tooth surfaces containing the novel compound or a salt thereof, preferably from 0.1 to 5% by weight thereof. Use of the compounds to inhibit the formation of dental plaque or remove plaque already formed by application of the compound in an aqueous solution or a composition to the surfaces of the oral cavity, especially the surfaces of the teeth. Processes for the preparation of the compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1987
    Assignee: AB Ferrosan
    Inventors: Sven E. H. Hernestam, Nils A. Nilsson, Lars-Olof Willard
  • Patent number: 4629619
    Abstract: A sustained-release coated pharmaceutical tablet comprising a drug-containing tablet and a coating or membrane surrounding the same, wherein the coating or membrane is water-insoluble and insoluble in gastrointestinal fluids and consists essentially of a terpolymer of polyvinylchloride, polyvinylacetate, and polyvinylalcohol and a water-soluble pore-creating substance, the said pore-creating substance being randomly distributed in said terpolymer coating, said pore-creating substance being present in amount of one part to 35 parts for each one to ten parts of terpolymer, said coated tablet exhibiting a substantially constant dissolution rate during a major portion of its dissolution time when exposed to gastrointestinal fluids, especially wherein the terpolymer contains 80 to 95% weight per weight of polyvinylchloride, 0.5 to 19% weight per weight of polyvinylacetate, and 0.5 to 10% weight of polyvinylalcohol, and a method for the preparation thereof, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1986
    Assignee: AB Ferrosan
    Inventors: Ake R. Lindahl, Stig A. B. Erlandsson
  • Patent number: 4629620
    Abstract: A sustained-release coated pharmaceutical tablet comprising a drug-containing tablet and a coating or membrane surrounding the same, wherein the coating or membrane is water-insoluble and insoluble in gastrointestinal fluids and consists essentially of a terpolymer of polyvinylchloride, polyvinylacetate, and polyvinylalcohol and a water-soluble pore-creating substance, the said pore-creating substance being randomly distributed in said terpolymer coating, said pore-creating substance being present in amount of one part to 35 parts for each one to ten parts of terpolymer, said coated tablet exhibiting a substantially constant dissolution rate during a major portion of its dissolution time when exposed to gastrointestinal fluids, especially wherein the terpolymer contains 80 to 95% weight per weight of polyvinylchloride, 0.5 to 19% weight per weight of polyvinylacetate, and 0.5 to 10% weight of polyvinylalcohol, and a method for the preparation thereof, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1986
    Assignee: AB Ferrosan
    Inventors: Ake R. Lindahl, Stig A. B. Erlandsson
  • Patent number: 4557925
    Abstract: A sustained-release coated pharmaceutical tablet comprising a drug-containing tablet and a coating or membrane surrounding the same, wherein the coating or membrane is water-insoluble and insoluble in gastrointestinal fluids and consists essentially of a terpolymer of polyvinylchloride, polyvinylacetate, and polyvinylalcohol and a water-soluble pore-creating substance, the said pore-creating substance being randomly distributed in said terpolymer coating, said pore-creating substance being present in amount of one part to 35 parts for each one to ten parts of terpolymer, said coated tablet exhibiting a substantially constant dissolution rate during a major portion of its dissolution time when exposed to gastrointestinal fluids, especially wherein the terpolymer contains 80 to 95% weight per weight of polyvinylchloride, 0.5 to 19% weight per weight of polyvinylacetate, and 0.5 to 10% weight of polyvinylalcohol, and a method for the preparation thereof, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1985
    Assignee: AB Ferrosan
    Inventors: Ake R. Lindahl, Stig A. B. Erlandsson
  • Patent number: 4447433
    Abstract: Compounds having the general formula ##STR1## as herein defined and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds. Methods of treatment of humans and animals by such compounds and compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1984
    Assignee: AB Ferrosan
    Inventors: Anders K. K. Bjork, Knut G. Olsson, Aina L. Abramo, Erik G. Christensson
  • Patent number: 4385057
    Abstract: Compounds having the general formula ##STR1## as herein defined and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds. Methods of treatment of humans and animals by such compounds and compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1983
    Assignee: AB Ferrosan
    Inventors: Anders K. K. Bjork, Knut G. Olsson, Aina L. Abramo, Erik G. Christensson
  • Patent number: 4366162
    Abstract: Aryl ethers of N-alkyl-piperdines having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, halogen including F, Cl and Br, a lower alkanoyl group (e.g. alkanoyl of up to five carbon atoms), an alkenyl group (having three to five carbon atoms) or phenoxy, R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, halogen including F, Cl and Br, --CN group, a lower alkoxy group (e.g. alkoxy of up to five carbon atoms), a lower alkanoyl group (e.g. alkanoyl of up to five carbon atoms), an alkenyloxy or alkynyloxy group (having three to five carbon atoms) or a lower alkoxycarbonyl group (e.g. alkoxycarbonyl of up to five carbon atoms), R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 independently represent hydrogen, halogen including F, Cl and Br, a --CF.sub.3 group, a lower alkyl group (e.g. alkyl of up to five carbon atoms) or a lower alkoxy group (e.g. alkoxy of up to five carbon atoms), R.sub.5 represents hydrogen or an acyl group with 2-19 carbon atoms and n=3 or 4, and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1978
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1982
    Assignee: AB Ferrosan
    Inventors: Anders K. K. Bjork, Aina L. Abramo, Bengt E. S. Kjellberg
  • Patent number: 4344952
    Abstract: A method of treating diarrhoea and promoting weight gain in mammals by administration of an effective amount of a compound selected from the group consisting of 4-fluoro-.gamma.-(4-alkylpiperidino)-butyrophenone of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is lower alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1982
    Assignee: AB Ferrosan
    Inventors: Sven E. H. Hernestam, Kjell B. Martinsson, Erik G. Christensson, Nils-Goran E. Olsson
  • Patent number: 4308387
    Abstract: Compounds having the general formula ##STR1## as herein defined and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds. Methods of treatment of humans and animals by such compounds and compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1981
    Assignee: AB Ferrosan
    Inventors: Anders K. K. Bjork, Knut G. Olsson, Aina L. Abramo, Erik G. Christensson
  • Patent number: 4183933
    Abstract: 2,3,4,7,8,9-Substituted octahydropyrazinopyrimidinones and acid addition salts thereof. A process for the preparation of said compounds. A pharmaceutical composition comprising such a compound and a conventional carrier. A process for the preparation of said composition. Method of medical treatment of human beings and animals using such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1980
    Assignee: AB Ferrosan
    Inventors: Anders K. K. Bjork, Aina L. Abramo, Sven E. H. Hernestam, Bengt E. S. Kjellberg
  • Patent number: 4144320
    Abstract: Aminoalcohol compounds and acid addition salts thereof, useful in the prevention and treatment of dental caries and periodontitis, are disclosed. Methods of preparing said derivatives, orally acceptable compositions containing said compounds, and a method of treatment therewith are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1977
    Date of Patent: March 13, 1979
    Assignee: AB Ferrosan
    Inventors: Sven E. H. Hernestam, Nils A. Nilsson, Lars-Olof Willard
  • Patent number: 4119711
    Abstract: Novel spiro 1-(hydroxyalkyl)-piperidino derivatives and acid addition salts thereof, useful in the prevention and treatment of dental caries and periodontitis, are disclosed. Methods of preparing said derivatives, orally acceptable compositions containing said compounds, and a method of treatment therewith are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1978
    Assignee: AB Ferrosan
    Inventors: Sven Erik Harry Hernestam, Nils Arne Nilsson, Curt Harry Nordvi, Lars-Olof Willard
  • Patent number: 4070473
    Abstract: Novel gamma-(4-lower-alkyl-4-lower-alkoxypiperidino)-p-fluorobutyrophenones and acid addition salts thereof, useful as central depressants, e.g., neuroleptics (antipsychotics). Pharmaceutical compositions thereof and method of treating therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1978
    Assignee: AB Ferrosan
    Inventors: Sven Eric Harry Hernestam, Bengt Eric Sigvard Kjellberg, Knut Gunnar Olsson
  • Patent number: 4024264
    Abstract: Novel 4,4-diphenylbutyl-1-(4-benzoyl-4-hydroxy or acyloxy)-piperidines and acid addition salts thereof, useful as central depressants, e.g., neuroleptics (anti-psychotics), are disclosed. Methods of making same, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, a method of treating therewith, and important and novel intermediates for the production thereof, namely, 4-benzoyl-4-hydroxypiperidines, are also disclosed, as well as 4-benzoyl-1-(4,4-diphenylbutyl)-piperidines, which are also useful intermediates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1977
    Assignee: AB Ferrosan
    Inventors: Anders Karl Konrad Bjork, Sven Erik Harry Hernestam, Bengt Erik Sigvard Kjellberg
  • Patent number: 4021564
    Abstract: Novel 1-substituted-4-aroyl-4-hydroxy and -4-acyloxypiperidines and acid addition salts thereof, useful as central nervous system depressants and neuroleptics with pronounced antipsychotic effects, are disclosed. Methods of making same, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, a method of treating therewith, and important and novel intermediates for the production thereof, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1977
    Assignee: AB Ferrosan
    Inventors: Sven Erik Harry Hernestam, Anders Karl Konrad Bjork, Aina Lisbeth Abramo, Bengt Erik Sigvard Kjellberg