Patents by Inventor Andrew S. Tomcufcik

Andrew S. Tomcufcik has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20020198221
    Abstract: N-methyl-N-(3-{3-[2-thienylcarbonyl]-pyrazol-[1,5-&agr;]-pyrimidin-7-yl}phenyl)acetamide, and use of the same as a sedative-hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and skeletal muscle relaxant agent. Compositions containing N-methyl-N-(3-{3-[2-thienylcarbonyl]-pyrazol-[1,5-&agr;]-pyrimidin-7-yl}phenyl)acetamide, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Applicant: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: John P. Dusza, Andrew S. Tomcufcik, Jay D. Albright, Bernard Beer
  • Patent number: 6399621
    Abstract: N-methyl-N-(3-{3-[2-thienylcarbonyl]-pyrazol-[1,5-&agr;]-pyrimidin-7-yl}phenyl)acetamide, and use of the same as a sedative-hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and skeletal muscle relaxant agent. Compositions containing N-methyl-N-(3-{3-[2-thienylcarbonyl]-pyrazol-[1,5-&agr;]-pyrimidin-7-yl}phenyl)acetamide, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: John P. Dusza, Andrew S. Tomcufcik, Jay D. Albright, Bernard Beer
  • Patent number: 5538977
    Abstract: Disclosed are 3-substituted-7-[3-(imidazol-1-yl)phenyl]-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are defined in the specification which compounds have anxiolytic, anti-convulsant, sedative-hypnotic and skeletal muscle relaxant activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1996
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: John P. Dusza, Jay D. Albright, Andrew S. Tomcufcik
  • Patent number: 5229411
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and m are defined in the specification are provided. These compounds are useful as antihypertensive agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: Howard Newman, Martin L. Sassiver, Andrew S. Tomcufcik
  • Patent number: 5081131
    Abstract: Omega-((hetero)alkyl)benz(cd)indol-2-amines useful in inhibition of thromboxane synthetase and in treatment of hypertension in warm-blooded animals are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1992
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: Andrew S. Tomcufcik, Walter E. Meyer, Peter S. Chan, David L. Crandall
  • Patent number: 5079247
    Abstract: N.sup.1 substituted benz [cd] indol -2(1H)-imines useful as inhibitors of Thromboxane synthetase enzyme, hypertension and arrhythmia are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1992
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: Andrew S. Tomcufcik, Walter E. Meyer, Nancy H. Eudy
  • Patent number: 4980472
    Abstract: (3-Amino-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)(aryl)methanones which are new compounds having utility as intermediates for the preparation of aryl and heteroaryl-[7-(aryl and heteroaryl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl]methanones, which are therapeutic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 25, 1990
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: Andrew S. Tomcufcik, John P. Dusza
  • Patent number: 4977189
    Abstract: This disclosure describes novel substituted guanidinedicarbonyl derivatives which possess anxiolytic activity and are also useful as agents for the treatment of cognitive and related neural behavioral problems in mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1990
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: Andrew S. Tomcufcik, James S. Dixon, Joseph W. Epstein, Gary H. Birnberg, William J. Fanshawe
  • Patent number: 4914234
    Abstract: Novel 10,10-Dihydro-10-[substituted carbonyl)imino]-10-phenyl-10H-phenoxaphines of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and COOR.sub.1, where, when A is hydrogen the compound is in the form of a water soluble salt HnX, where n is an integer 1 or 2 and X is selected from the group consisting of sulfate, trefluoroacetate, bromide and chloride and R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of straight or branched chain alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4), alkenyl(C.sub.2 -C.sub.4), alkynyl(C.sub.2 -C.sub.4), cycloalkyl(C.sub.3 -C.sub.6), cycloalkyl(C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)methyl, benzyl, pyridylmethyl and tetrahydro-3-furanyl; methods for using these compounds for effecting diuresis, treating hypertension and edema and lowering plasma renin activity in mammals; pharmaceutical compositions of matter containing these compounds and processes for their preparation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1990
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: Andrew S. Tomcufcik, Joseph W. Marsico, Nancy H. Eudy, Howard Newman
  • Patent number: 4900836
    Abstract: (3-Amino-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)(aryl)methanones which are new compounds having utility as intermediates for the preparation of aryl and heteroaryl[7-(aryl and heteroaryl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl]methanones, which are therapeutic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1990
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: Andrew S. Tomcufcik, John P. Dusza
  • Patent number: 4894368
    Abstract: Novel triarylphosphinimide derivatives having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each at the ortho or meta position, represent mono- or disubstituents and are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3), alkoxy(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3), trifluoromethyl and halogen; and R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3), alkenyl(C.sub.2 -C.sub.3), alkynyl(C.sub.2 -C.sub.4), alkynyl(C.sub.2 -C.sub.4), cycloalkyl(C.sub.3 -C.sub.5), cycloalkyl(C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)methyl, 4-oxopentyl, 3-tetrahydrofuranyl, 2,3-dihydro-1H-iden-1-yl, 1-alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)cyclopentyl, trans-2-alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)cyclopentyl, trans-2-alkoxy(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)cyclopentyl, 1-cyclopropylethyl, 2-methylcyclopropylmethyl, dicyclopropylmethyl, 2-, 3- or 4-pyridinylmethyl, 2-cyclopenten-1-yl, tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl and cis and trans-2-methoxycyclohexyl; with the proviso that when R.sub.4 is alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3), R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1990
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: Andrew S. Tomcufcik, John E. Emma, Nancy H. Eudy, Joseph W. Marsico, Howard Newman
  • Patent number: 4892885
    Abstract: This disclosure describes novel esters of (triarylphosphoranylidene)carbamic acid which are useful as diuretic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1990
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: Andrew S. Tomcufcik, William B. Wright, Jr., Walter E. Meyer
  • Patent number: 4829089
    Abstract: This disclosure describes certain substituted piperazine-1,4-naphthalenediones useful as anti-asthmatic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1989
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey B. Medwid, Lawrence W. Torley, Andrew S. Tomcufcik
  • Patent number: 4782064
    Abstract: This invention concerns novel 2-heteroarylalkyl-1H-benz[de]isoquinoline-1,3(2H)-diones which are useful as inhibitors of thromboxane synthetase and/or as hypotensive agents in the treatment of hypertension and myocardial ischemia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1988
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Co.
    Inventors: William B. Wright, Jr., Andrew S. Tomcufcik, Nancy H. Eudy
  • Patent number: 4777290
    Abstract: Novel 10,10-Dihydro-10-[(substituted carbonyl)imino]-10-phenyl-10H-phenoxaphines of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and COOR.sub.1, where, when A is hydrogen the compound is in the form of a water soluble salt HnX, where n is an integer 1 or 2 and X is selected from the group consisting of sulfate, trefluoroacetate, bromide and chloride and R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of straight or branched chain alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4), alkenyl(C.sub.2 -C.sub.4), alkynyl(C.sub.2 -C.sub.4), cycloalkyl(C.sub.3 -C.sub.6), cycloalkyl(C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)methyl, benzyl, pyridylmethyl and tetrahydro-3-furanyl; methods for using these compounds for effecting diuresis, treating hypertension and edema and lowering plasma renin activity in mammals; pharmaceutical compositions of matter containing these compounds and processes for their preparation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1988
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: Andrew S. Tomcufcik, Joseph W. Marsico, Nancy H. Eudy, Howard Newman
  • Patent number: 4771061
    Abstract: This disclosure describes certain substituted piperazine-1,4-naphthalenediones useful as anti-asthmatic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1988
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey B. Medwid, Lawrence W. Torley, Andrew S. Tomcufcik
  • Patent number: 4767749
    Abstract: Novel triarylphosphinimide derivatives having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each at the ortho or meta position, represent mono- or disubstituents and are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3), alkoxy(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3), trifluoromethyl and halogen; and R.sub.4 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3), alkenyl(C.sub.2 -C.sub.3), alkynyl(C.sub.2 -C.sub.4), cycloalkyl(C.sub.3 -C.sub.5), cycloalkyl(C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)methyl, 4-oxopentyl, 3-tetrahydrofuranyl, 2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-yl, 1-alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)cyclopentyl, trans-2-alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)cyclopentyl, trans-2-alkoxy(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)cyclopentyl, 1-cyclopropylethyl, 2-methylcyclopropylmethyl, dicyclopropylmethyl, 2-, 3- or 4-pyridinylmethyl, 2-cyclopenten-1-yl, tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl and cis and trans-2-methoxycyclohexyl; with the proviso that when R.sub.4 is alkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3), R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 may not each be hydrogen ##STR2## wherein R.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1988
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: Andrew S. Tomcufcik, John E. Emma, Nancy H. Eudy, Joseph W. Marsico, Howard Newman
  • Patent number: 4753944
    Abstract: Novel 3-heteroarylalkyl-4-quinazolinones which are useful as inhibitors of thromboxane synthetase and/or as antihypertensive agents in the treatment of hypertension and myocardial ischemia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1988
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: William B. Wright, Jr., Andrew S. Tomcufcik
  • Patent number: 4743610
    Abstract: N-[.omega.(3-pyridinyl)alkyl]benzamides which are useful as inhibitors of thromboxane synthetase enzyme and/or as cardioprotective agents in the prevention of myocardial infarction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1988
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: William B. Wright, Jr., Andrew S. Tomcufcik
  • Patent number: 4732895
    Abstract: This disclosure describes novel substituted .alpha.-[5-methyl-2-pyridyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl]-1-piperazineethanols which possess hypotensive activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1988
    Assignee: American Cyanamid Company
    Inventors: Corris M. Hofmann, Howard Newman, Andrew S. Tomcufcik