Patents Examined by Richard L. Rayomnd
  • Compounds for treating cocaine abuse
    Patent number: 5821386
    Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds which are dopamine reuptake blockers for treating cocaine abuse. The compounds are represented by the following structural formula: ##STR1## R2 is n-propyl, iso-propyl, n-butyl, sec-butyl, or tert-butyl. Phenyl Ring B is unsubstituted or substituted with one, two or three substituents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Assignee: Allelix-Pharm-Eco L.P.
    Inventors: Mark Froimowitz, Kuo-Ming Wu