Patents Examined by Laura L. Stocken
  • Antidiabetic agents based on aryl and heteroarylacetic acids
    Patent number: 6160000
    Abstract: The instant invention is concerned with aryl and heteroaryl acetic acid and oxyacetic acid compounds, which are useful antidiabetic compounds. Compositions and methods for the use of the compounds in the treatment of diabetes and related diseases and for lowering triglyceride levels are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Adams, Derek Von Langen, Hiroo Koyama, Richard Tolman