Patents Assigned to American Home Products Corporation
  • Patent number: 6379965
    Abstract: A method of delivering a multifunctional molecular complex for the transfer of a nucleic acid composition to a target cell is provided. The complex is comprised of a) said nucleic acid composition and b) a transfer moiety comprising 1) one or more cationic polyamines bound to said nucleic acid composition, 2) one or more endosome membrane disrupting components attached to at least one nitrogen of the polyamine and 3) one or more receptor specific binding components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: American Home Products Corporation
    Inventor: Raymond H. Boutin
  • Patent number: 6380235
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and pharmaceutical formulations useful as progesterone receptor agonists and antagonists and having the general formula: wherein: A is O, S, or NR4; B is a bond between A and C═Q, or the moiety CR5R6; R4, R5, R5 are independently selected from H or optionally substituted C1 to C6 alkyl, C2 to C6 alkenyl, C2 to C6 alknyl, C3 to C8 cycloalkyl, substituted C3 to C8 cycloalkyl, aryl, or heterocyclic groups, or cyclic alkyl constructed by fusing R4 and R5 to from a 5 to 7 membered ring; R1 is selected from H, OH, NH2, C1 to C6 alkyl, substituted C1 to C6 alkyl, C3 to C6 alkenyl, substituted C1 to C6 alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted alknyl, —COH, or optionally substituted —CO(C1 to C3 alkyl), —CO(aryl), —CO(C1 to C3 alkoxy), or —CO(C1 to C3 aminoalkyl) groups; R2 is selected from H, halogen, CN, NO2, or optionally substituted C1 to C6 alkyl, C1 to C6 alkoxy, or C1 to C6 aminoalkyl groups; R3 is selected from a trisubstitut
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignees: American Home Products Corporation, Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Puwen Zhang, Reinhold H. W. Bender, Jay E. Wrobel, Lin Zhi, Todd K. Jones, James P. Edwards, Christopher M. Tegley
  • Patent number: 6380185
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the formula: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, X, n Y and Z, are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as well as pharmaceutical formulations and methods of treating or preventing disease states or syndromes which are caused or associated with an estrogen deficiency or an excess of estrogen utilizing these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: American Home Products Corporation
    Inventors: Marci C. Koko, John W. Ullrich, Arthur A. Santilli
  • Patent number: 6380166
    Abstract: This invention provides tissue selective estrogens of formula I having the structure wherein: R1 and R2 are independently, hydrogen, alkyl chain of 1-6 carbon atoms, benzyl, acyl of 2-7 carbon atoms, benzoyl, X is hydrogen, alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, CN, halogen, trifluoromethyl, or thioalkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms; n=1-3; with the proviso that at least one of R1 or R2 are not hydrogen, alkyl chain of 1-6 carbon atoms, benzyl, acyl of 2-7 carbon atoms, or benzoyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: American Home Products Corporation
    Inventors: Chris P. Miller, Michael D. Collini, Bach D. Tran, Anita Wai-Yin Chan, Arkadiy Z. Rubezhov
  • Patent number: 6380178
    Abstract: This invention relates to cyclic combination therapies and regimens utilizing, in combination with progestins, substituted indoline derivative compounds which are antagonists of the progesterone receptor having the general structure: where A and B are independent substituents selected from S, CH or N; provided that when A is S, B is CH or N; and when B is S, A is CH or N; and A and B cannot both be CH; and when A and B both equal N, one N may be optionally substituted with an C1 to C6 alkyl group; R1 and R2 are independent substituents selected from the group of H, C1 to C6 alkyl, substituted C1 to C6 alkyl, C2 to C6 alkenyl, substituted C2 to C6 alkenyl, C2 to C6 alkynyl, substituted C2 to C6 alkynyl, C3 to C8 cycloalkyl, substituted C3 to C8 cycloalkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, heterocyclic, substituted heterocyclic, CORA, or NRBCORA; or R1 and R2 are fused to form optionally substituted 3 to 8 membered spirocyclic alkyl, alkenyl or heterocyclic ring, the heterocyclic ring containing one to
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignees: American Home Products Corporation, Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary S. Grubb, Arthur A. Santilli, Andrew Q. Viet, Puwen Zhang, Andrew Fensome, Jay E. Wrobel, James P. Edwards, Todd K. Jones, Christopher M. Tegley, Lin Zhi
  • Patent number: 6376486
    Abstract: This invention comprises methods of inducing or maintaining sphincter continence, or inhibiting or alleviating incontinence, in a mammal comprising administration of ([1-[4-(2-azepan-1-yl-ethoxy)-benzyl]-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-methyl-1H-indol-5-ol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: American Home Products Corporation
    Inventors: Simon Nicholas Jenkins, Timothy Michael Argentieri
  • Patent number: 6376494
    Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which have activity as 5-HT1A agonists and antagonists which may be useful for the treatment of anxiety, depression, cognitive deficits, and prostate cancer, having the formula wherein: X is a moiety selected from the group of: n is selected from the integers 1 through 5; R1 is optionally substituted aryl or mono or bicyclic heteroaryl, with a proviso that heteroaryl is not thiadiazole; R2 is H or alkyl; R3 is H, COR5, COOR5, and CONR5R6; R4 is H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, mono or bicyclic heteroaryl, aralkyl, and mono or bicyclic heteroaralkyl, wherein the aryl or heteroaryl groups are optionally substituted; R5 and R6 are H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, adamantyl, and noradamantyl or R5 and R6 taken together may form a 5-7 membered azacyclic ring, optionally containing an additional heteroatom selected from O, S, or NR4; when R5 or R6 are chosen from cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl, the cyclic group may optionally
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: American Home Products Corporation
    Inventors: Wayne E. Childers, Michael G. Kelly, Yvette L. Palmer, Edward J. Podlesny
  • Patent number: 6376555
    Abstract: 4-Substituted-3-substituted-amino-cyclobut-3-ene-1,2-diones having the Formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, A and W are as defined in the specification which compounds relaxes smooth muscles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: American Home Products Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Butera, Joseph R. Lennox, Douglas J. Jenkins
  • Publication number: 20020045776
    Abstract: Antiatherosclerotic compounds are provided which have the following structure: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Applicant: American Home Products Corporation
    Inventors: Hassan M. Elokdah, Theodore S. Sulkowski
  • Publication number: 20020045628
    Abstract: Compounds are provided which are useful for the treatment of serotonin-affected neurological disorders which comprise 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2001
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Applicant: American Home Products Corporation
    Inventors: Richard E. Mewshaw, Ping Zhou, Dahui Zhou, Kristin L. Meagher, Magda Asselin, Deborah A. Evrard, Adam M. Gilbert
  • Patent number: 6372745
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula I, wherein R is hydrogen or alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms; R′ is hydrogen, alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, acyl of 2-7 carbon atoms, or aroyl; R1, R2, R3, and R4 are each, independently, hydrogen, alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1-6 carbon atoms, halogen, trifluoroalkyl, —CN, alkyl sulfonamide of 1-6 carbon atoms, alkyl amide of 1-6 carbon atoms, amino, alkylamino of 1-6 carbon atoms, dialkylamino of 1-6 carbon atoms per alkyl moiety, trifluoroalkoxy of 1-6 carbon atoms, acyl of 2-7 carbon atoms, or aroyl; X is CR5R6 or a carbonyl group; R5 and R6 are each, independently, hydrogen or alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with the proviso that at least one of R1, R2, R3, or R4 are not hydrogen; which are 5HT2C receptor agonists useful for the treatment of disorders involving the central nervous system such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, migraine, sleep disorde
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: American Home Products Corporation
    Inventors: Annmarie L. Sabb, Gregory S. Welmaker, James A. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20020041788
    Abstract: A multi-composition stick product, such as a lip balm, sun screen, deodorant, or glue stick. The multi-composition stick product including a stick composition molded in the container so as to contact the walls thereof and be advanceable or ejected therefrom. The stick composition includes a first composition and a second composition. The first and second compositions differ in at least one component, such as a medicament, colorant, fragrance, flavorant, sunscreen, preservative, conditioner, moisturizer, emollient, or surfactant. Furthermore the first and second compositions are arranged in a predetermined non-random pattern that is reproducible. Also described is the method and apparatus for manufacturing the multi-composition stick product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Publication date: April 11, 2002
    Applicant: American Home Products Corporation
    Inventors: Jee Loon Look, Paul Joseph Cooper, Khawla Abdullah Abu-Izza, Joyce H. Wilson, Krishna P. Raman, Vincent Hon-Kin Li
  • Publication number: 20020042432
    Abstract: This invention comprises methods of depression, anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), hot flush, post partum depression, premenstrual syndrome, obesity, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social phobia, disruptive behavior disorders, impulse control disorders, borderline personality disorder, chronic fatigue disorder, premature ejaculation, pain, attention deficit disorders, with and without hyperactivity, Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, bulimia nervosa, or Shy Drager Syndrome comprising administration of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and compound of the formulae I or II: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Publication date: April 11, 2002
    Applicant: American Home Products Corporation
    Inventor: Simon N. Jenkins
  • Publication number: 20020041886
    Abstract: The present invention provides an immunogenically active component comprising inactivated Sarcocystis neurona cells and/or inactivated Neospora hughesi cells; antigens derived therefrom; DNA derived therefrom; or a mixture; or in combination with other vaccine components thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Publication date: April 11, 2002
    Applicant: American Home Products Corporation
    Inventors: Rocky Barry Bigbie, Terry Kaleung Ng, Joseph Wilson Whalen
  • Patent number: 6369056
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds of the formula: wherein: A, B and D are N or CH, with the proviso that A, B and D can not all be CH; R1 and R2 are independent substituents selected from H, CORA, NRBCORA, or optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, or groups; or R1 and R2 are fused to form an optionally substituted 3 to 8 membered spirocyclic or heterocyclic ring; RA is H or optionally substituted alkyl, aryl, alkoxy, or aminoalkyl; RB is H, C1 to C3 alkyl, or substituted C1 to C3 alkyl; R3 is H, OH, NH2, or optionally substituted alkyl, or alkenyl, or CORC; RC is H or optionally substituted alkyl, aryl, alkoxy, or aminoalkyl; R4 is a substituted benzene ring or a five or six membered ring with 1, 2, or 3 heteroatoms from the group including O, S, SO, SO2 or NR5; RF is H or optionally substituted alkyl, aryl, alkoxy, or aminoalkyl; RG is H, alkyl, or substituted alkyl; R5 is H or alkyl; Q is O, S, NR6, or CR7R8; R6 is CN, SO2CF3, or optionally substituted alkyl, cyc
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignees: American Home Products Corporation, Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Puwen Zhang, Arthur A. Santilli, Andrew Fensome, Eugene A. Terefenko, Andrew Q. Viet, Jay E. Wrobel, James P. Edwards, Todd K. Jones, Christopher M. Tegley, Lin Zhi
  • Patent number: 6369072
    Abstract: This invention provides substituted compounds of the general formulae: wherein B and E are C or N; D, G and W are O, S, or N; or salt forms thereof, and methods and pharmaceutical compositions for their use in treating disorders related to insulin resistance or hyperglycemia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: American Home Products Corporation
    Inventors: Michael S. Malamas, Robert E. McDevitt, Folake O. Adebayo
  • Patent number: 6369051
    Abstract: This invention comprises methods of depression, anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), hot flush, post partum depression, premenstrual syndrome, obesity, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social phobia, disruptive behavior disorders, impulse control disorders, borderline personality disorder, chronic fatigue disorder, premature ejaculation, pain, attention deficit disorders, with and without hyperactivity, Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, bulimia nervosa, or Shy Drager Syndrome comprising administration of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and compound of the formulae I or II: wherein Z is a moiety selected from the group of: wherein: R1 is selected from H, OH or the C1-C12 esters or C1-C12 alkyl ethers thereof, benzyloxy, or halogen; or C1-C4 halogenated ethers including trifluoromethyl ether and trichloromethyl ether; R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are H, OH or C1-C12 esters or C1-C12 alkyl ethers thereof, halogens, or C1-C4 halogenated e
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Assignee: American Home Products Corporation
    Inventor: Simon Nicholas Jenkins
  • Publication number: 20020040023
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula I having the structure 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2001
    Publication date: April 4, 2002
    Applicant: American Home Products Corporation
    Inventors: Dominick A. Quagliato, Patrick M. Andrae
  • Patent number: D455868
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: American Home Products Corporation
    Inventor: Jee Loon Look
  • Patent number: D456099
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: American Home Products Corporation
    Inventor: Jee Loon Look