Patents by Inventor Francis N. Ferrara

Francis N. Ferrara 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: 6916813
    Abstract: Compounds having the formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are useful for modulating mitochondrial F1F0 ATPase activity and treating ischemic conditions including myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, and cardiac arrhythmias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
    Inventors: Karnail S. Atwal, Gary J. Grover, Charles Z. Ding, Philip D. Stein, John Lloyd, Saleem Ahmad, Lawrnce G. Hamann, David Green, Francis N. Ferrara
  • Publication number: 20040039033
    Abstract: Compounds having the formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2002
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Karnail S. Atwal, Gary J. Grover, Charles Z. Ding, Philip D. Stein, John Lloyd, Saleem Ahmad, Lawrence G. Hamann, David Green, Francis N. Ferrara
  • Patent number: 6664250
    Abstract: Lactam derivatives of the formula where X is —C(═O)NR3′—, —NR3′C(═O)—, —C(═NCN)NR3′—, —NR3′C(═NCN)—, —CH2NR3′—, —CH(alkyl)NR3′—, —CH(COOalkyl)NR3′—, —CH(CH2OH)NR3′—, —C(CH2Oalkyl)—; R1 is halo, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkyl(cycloalkyl), aryl, (aryl)alkyl, (aryl)alkenyl, (aryl)alkynyl, O-alkyl, O-alkenyl, O-aryl, O-alky(aryl), O-alkyl(heterocyclo), COO-alkyl, C)-alkyl, CO-amino, CO-substituted amino, alkyl-CO-amino, alkyl-CO-substituted amino, NHCO-alkyl, NHCO-aryl, NHCO-alkyl(aryl), NHCO-alkyl(heterocyclo), N(alkyl)CO-alkyl, N(alkyl)CO-aryl, N(alkyl)CO-heterocyclo, N(alkyl)CO-alkyl(aryl), N(alkyl)CO-alkyl(heterocyclo); R2 is hydrogen, alkyl, halo, aryl, (aryl)alkyl, O-alkyl, amino, substituted amino; R3 and R3′ are the same or different and are independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl or alkyl(aryl); R4 which
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
    Inventors: Karnail S. Atwal, Saleem Ahmad, Francis N. Ferrara
  • Publication number: 20030114438
    Abstract: Lactam derivatives of the formula 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventors: Karnail S. Atwal, Saleem Ahmad, Francis N. Ferrara
  • Patent number: 6262068
    Abstract: Lactam derivatives of the formula where X is —C(═O)NR3′—, —NR3′C(═O)—, —C(═NCN)NR3′—, —NR3′C(═NCN)—, —CH2NR3′—, —CH(alkyl)NR3′—, —CH(COOalkyl)NR3′—, —CH(CH2OH)NR3′—, —C(CH2Oalkyl)—; R1 is halo, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkyl(cycloalkyl), aryl, (aryl)alkyl, (aryl)alkenyl, (aryl)alkynyl, O-alkyl, O-alkenyl, O-aryl, O-alky(aryl), O-alkyl(heterocyclo), COO-alkyl, C)-alkyl, CO-amino, CO-substituted amino, alkyl-CO-amino, alkyl-CO-substituted amino, NHCO-alkyl, NHCO-aryl, NHCO-alkyl(aryl), NHCO-alkyl(heterocyclo), N(alkyl)CO-alkyl, N(alkyl)CO-aryl, N(alkyl)CO-heterocyclo, N(alkyl)CO-alkyl(aryl), N(alkyl)CO-alkyl(heterocyclo); R2 is hydrogen, alkyl, halo, aryl, (aryl)alkyl, O-alkyl, amino, substituted amino; R3 and R3′ are the same or different and are independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl or alkyl(aryl); R4 which
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Karnail S. Atwal, Saleem Ahmad, Francis N. Ferrara
  • Patent number: 6048877
    Abstract: Tetralone derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is halo, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, (aryl)alkenyl, (aryl)alkynyl, alkoxy, O-alkenyl, O-aryl, O-alkyl(heterocyclo), COO-alkyl,alkanoyl, CO-amino, CO-substituted amino, alkyl-CO-amino, alkyl-CO-substituted amino, NHCO-alkyl, NHCO-aryl, NHCO-alkyl(heterocyclo), N(alkyl)CO-alkyl, N(alkyl)CO-aryl, N(alkyl)CO-heterocyclo, N(alkyl)CO-alkyl(heterocyclo);R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, halo, aryl, alkoxy, amino, substituted amino;R.sup.3 is oxo, hydroxy, alkoxy, O--COalkyl, --O--COaryl, --O--COheterocyclo, NOH, NO-alkyl, N-amino, N-substituted amino, N-NHCONHalkyl, N-NHSO.sub.2 alkyl, N-NHSO.sub.2 aryl, amino, substituted amino, NHCO-alkyl, NHCO-aryl, NHCO-heterocyclo, spiroheterocyclo;R.sup.4 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkyl(COalkyl), alkyl(COOalkyl); orR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 taken together with the atoms to which they are attached form a five- to seven-membered ring which can contain up to three heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur;R.sup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Saleem Ahmad, Philip D. Stein, Francis N. Ferrara, Karnail S. Atwal
  • Patent number: 5547966
    Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein X is a single bond, O, CO, S, NH or N(lower alkyl); Y is O, S or NCN; and R.sup.1 to R.sup.5' are as defined herein. These compounds have potassium channel activating activity and are useful, therefore for example, as cardiovascular agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1996
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Karnail S. Atwal, Francis N. Ferrara, Charles Z. Ding
  • Patent number: 5514690
    Abstract: Novel compounds having potassium channel activating activity and useful, for example, as antiischemic agents are disclosed. These compounds have the general formula ##STR1## wherein A is ##STR2## or a single bond to complete an indoline nucleus; X is --O--, --S-- or --NCN; and the R groups are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1996
    Assignee: E. R. Squibb & Sons, Inc.
    Inventors: Karnail S. Atwal, Francis N. Ferrara
  • Patent number: 5401758
    Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 and n are as defined herein and X is O, S or NCN. These compounds have potassium channel opening activity and are useful, therefore for example, as cardiovascular agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1995
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Karnail S. Atwal, Francis N. Ferrara
  • Patent number: 4737303
    Abstract: A covalently bonded reaction product of:(a) a sulfomaleic anhydride adduct with an unsaturated hydrocarbon polymer; and(b) a polar molecule containing at least one primary or secondary amino group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1988
    Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Warren A. Thaler, Stanley J. Brois, Francis N. Ferrara
  • Patent number: 4652600
    Abstract: A method for controlling the viscosity of organic liquids, said organic liquid having a solubility parameter of from about 6 to about 10.5, which comprises incorporating into said organic liquid a minor amount of a polymer which is a sulfomaleic anhydride adduct or sulfoester maleic anhydride adduct with an unsaturated hydrocarbon polymer, said adduct being hydrolyzed and neutralized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1987
    Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Warren A. Thaler, Stanley J. Brois, Francis N. Ferrara
  • Patent number: 4587304
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel polymers which are sulfomaleic anhydride adducts of an unsaturated hydrocarbon, wherein the novel polymers are produced by contacting sulfomaleic anhydride or derivatives with an unsaturated hydrocarbon to form the novel polymer, which has a M.sub.n of about 900 to about 10.sup.7.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1986
    Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Co.
    Inventors: Warren A. Thaler, Stanley J. Brois, Francis N. Ferrara