Patents by Inventor Bernard M. Hennessy

Bernard M. Hennessy 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).

  • Patent number: 5428029
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, hydroxy, or fluorine, X is H.sub.2 or .dbd.CH.sub.2, and the 23,24-double bond is E or Z, are useful as agents for the treatment of hyperproliferative disorders of the skin such as psoriasis, as agents for the treatment of tumors such as breast cancer, as agents for the treatment of neoplastic diseases such as leukemia, and as agents for the treatment of sebaceous gland diseases such as acne and seborrheic dermatitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1995
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas I. Doran, Bernard M. Hennessy, John A. McLane, Giacomo Pizzolato, Farhad Sedarati, Milan R. Uskokovic
  • Patent number: 5247123
    Abstract: The invention is directed to deuterated vitamin D analogs, and processes and intermediates for their preparation. The end products, that is the deuterated vitamin D analogs, are useful for the treatment osteoporosis and cutaneous inflammations such as psoriasis, and contact dermatitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1993
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Enrico G. Baggiolini, Bernard M. Hennessy, Milan R. Uskokovic
  • Patent number: 5149846
    Abstract: The invention is directed to deuterated vitamin D analogs, and processes and intermediates for their preparation. The end products, that is the deuterated vitamin D analogs, are useful for the treatment osteoporosis and cutaneous inflammations such as psoriasis, and contact dermatitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Enrico G. Baggiolini, Bernard M. Hennessy, Milan R. Uskokovic
  • Patent number: 5145846
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or hydroxy, R.sub.5 is hydrogen, and A is ##STR2## with the proviso that when A is --C.tbd.C--, R.sub.5 may also be deuterium, are described.The compounds of formula I are useful as agents for the treatment of hyperproliferative disorders of the skin such as psoriasis, as agents for the treatment of neoplastic diseases such as leukemia, and as agents for the treatment of sebaceous gland diseases such as acne or seborrheic dermatitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1992
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Enrico G. Baggiolini, deceased, Bernard M. Hennessy, Shian-Jan Shiuey, Gary A. Truitt, Milan R. Uskokovic
  • Patent number: 5087619
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or hydroxy, R.sub.5 is hydrogen, and A is --C.tbd.C--, ##STR2## or --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --, with the proviso that when A is --C.tbd.C--, R.sub.5 may also be deuterium, are described.The compounds of formula I are useful as agents for the treatment of hyperproliferative disorders of the skin such as psoriasis, as agents for the treatment of neoplastic diseases such as leukemia, and as agents for the treatment of sebaceous gland diseases such as acne or seborrheic dermatitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1992
    Assignee: Hoffman-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Enrico G. Baggiolini, deceased, Barbara J. Baggiolini, Bernard M. Hennessy, Shian-Jan Shiuey, Gary A. Truitt, Milan R. Uskokovic
  • Patent number: 4898855
    Abstract: The invention is directed to deuterated vitamin D analogs, and processes and intermediates for their preparation. The end products, that is the deuterated vitamin D analogs, are useful for the treatment osteoporosis and cutaneous inflammations such as psoriasis, and contact dermatitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1990
    Assignee: Hoffman-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Enrico G. Baggiolini, Bernard M. Hennessy, Milan R. Uskokovic