Patents by Inventor Frank J. Villani

Frank J. Villani 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: 20090105220
    Abstract: Novel spirobenzoazepine compounds, novel processes for the preparation of nonpeptide substituted spirobenzoazepine derivatives, and novel processes for the preparation of intermediates in the preparation of such derivatives. Novel intermediates in the preparation of nonpeptide substituted spirobenzoazepine derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Xiaohu Deng, Birdella Kenney, Jimmy T. Liang, Neelakandha Mani, Frank J. Villani, Fan Zhang-Plasket, Hua Zhong
  • Publication number: 20090029927
    Abstract: The invention is directed to compounds of the formula (I) described herein, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a prodrug thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Kevin L. Cook, Heng-Keang Lim, Frank J. Villani, Lorraine Scott, Christian Andrew Baumann
  • Publication number: 20090018179
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel crystals of 5-({[2-amino-3-(4-carbamoyl-2,6-dimethyl-phenyl)-propionyl]-[1-(4-phenyl-1h-imidazol-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-2-methoxy-benzoic acid and methods of making the zwitterion of 5-({[2-amino-3-(4-carbamoyl-2,6-dimethyl-phenyl)-propionyl]-[1-(4-phenyl-1h-imidazol-2-yl)-ethyl]-amino}-methyl)-2-methoxy-benzoic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Luigi Anzalone, Frank J. Villani, Christopher A. Teleha, Penina Feibush, Barry Fegely
  • Publication number: 20080176882
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to salts of 3-(3-amino-2-(R)-hydroxy-propyl)-1-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-8-(8-methyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-1,3,8-triaza-spiro[4.5]decan-4-one, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of disorders and conditions modulated by NOP, for example depression, anxiety, alcohol abuse, etc. The present invention is further directed to process(es) for the preparation of 3-(3-amino-2-(R)-hydroxy-propyl)-1-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-8-(8-methyl-naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)-1,3,8-triaza-spiro[4.5]decan-4-one and its corresponding salts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Steven J. MEHRMAN, Armin Roessler, Roger Faessler, Frank J. Villani, Jean Francois Alexandre Lucas Hegyi
  • Publication number: 20080033177
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the synthesis of substituted-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline derivatives, useful as intermediates in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: Frank J. Villani, Hua Zhong
  • Publication number: 20070281923
    Abstract: Certain substituted pyridyl amide compounds are histamine H3 receptor modulators useful in the treatment of histamine H3 receptor-mediated diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: John M. Keith, Michael A. Letavic, Kiev S. Ly, Neelakandha S. Mani, John E. Mills, Chennagiri R. Pandit, Frank J. Villani, Hua Zhong
  • Publication number: 20040259857
    Abstract: Novel spirobenzoazepine compounds, novel processes for the preparation of nonpeptide substituted spirobenzoazepine derivatives, and novel processes for the preparation of intermediates in the preparation of such derivatives. Novel intermediates in the preparation of nonpeptide substituted spirobenzoazepine derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: Xiaohu Deng, Birdella Kenney, Jimmy T. Liang, Neelakandha Mani, Frank J. Villani, Fan Zhang-Plasket, Hua Zhong
  • Patent number: 6515130
    Abstract: A process for preparing a compound of formula I wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl and halogen
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Inventors: Judith H. Cohen, Michael Justus, Cynthia A. Maryanoff, Armin Rössler, Fridtjof Schröder, Kirk L. Sorgi, Frank J. Villani, Jr., Christian Weh
  • Patent number: 6492490
    Abstract: The invention realtes to improved liquid phase processes for the preparation of the 21 residue protein component, (Lys-Leu4)4-Lys, of the pulmonary surfactant KL-4. These process are amenable to large scale synthesis and one process employs a method of saponifying an ester which reduces the inherent racemization of the &agr;-carbon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: Ortho Pharmaceutical Corporation
    Inventors: Ahmed F. Abdel-Magid, Urs Eggmann, Cynthia Anne Maryanoff, Adrian Thaler, Frank J. Villani
  • Publication number: 20020147302
    Abstract: The invention realtes to improved liquid phase processes for the preparation of the 21 residue protein component, (Lys-Leu4)4-Lys, of the pulmonary surfactant KL-4. These process are amenable to large scale synthesis and one process employs a method of saponifying an ester which reduces the inherent racemization of the &agr;-carbon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2002
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventors: Ahmed F. Abdel-Magid, Urs Eggmann, Cynthia Anne Maryanoff, Adrian Thaler, Frank J. Villani
  • Publication number: 20020137937
    Abstract: A process for preparing a compound of formula I 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventors: Judith H. Cohen, Michael Justus, Cynthia A. Maryanoff, Armin Rossler, Fridtjof Harmen Schroder, Kirk L. Sorgi, Frank J. Villani, Christian Weh
  • Patent number: 6013764
    Abstract: The invention relates to improved liquid phase processes for the preparation of the 21 residue protein component, (Lys-Leu.sub.4).sub.4 -Lys, of the pulmonary surfactant KL-4. These process are amenable to large scale synthesis and one process employs a method of saponifying an ester which reduces the inherent racemization of the .alpha.-carbon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Ortho Pharmaceutical Corp.
    Inventors: Ahmed F. Abdel-Magid, Urs Eggmann, Cynthia Anne Maryanoff, Adrian Thaler, Frank J. Villani
  • Patent number: 5538986
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula I: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein: R.sup.3 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, alkaryl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, acyloxymethyl, alkoxy, alkoxymethyl, or alkyl substituted with cycloalkyl;R.sup.4 is H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, or --OH.Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of Formula I, methods for inhibiting tumor necrosis factor-.alpha. and methods for treating septic shock, inflammation, or allergic disease by administering a compound of Formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1996
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Pauline C. Ting, Daniel M. Solomon, Richard J. Friary, Frank J. Villani, John J. Piwinski, Joe F. Lee, Dhiru B. Vashi
  • Patent number: 5438062
    Abstract: Derivatives of benzo[5,6]cyclohepta pyridine, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof are disclosed, which possess anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory activity. Methods for preparing and using the compounds are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1995
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: John J. Piwinski, Ashit K. Ganguly, Michael J. Green, Frank J. Villani, Jesse Wong
  • Patent number: 5332732
    Abstract: Compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein A is N; Ar is aryl, substituted aryl or benzofuranyl, wherein the substituents are selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxy; B is CO or CH.sub.2 and HET is selected from any of piperizine, piperidine, hexahydroazepine, morpholine, thiomorpholine or pyrrolidine, which may be substituted with one of more oxo groups are disclosed as novel antipsychotic agents. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating convulsions employing such compounds of formula I are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1994
    Assignee: McNeilab, Inc.
    Inventors: Malcolm K. Scott, Allen B. Reitz, Frank J. Villani, Jr., C. Royce Rasmussen
  • Patent number: 5314885
    Abstract: Compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## are disclosed as novel antipsychotic agents. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating convulsions employing such compounds of formula I are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1994
    Assignee: McNeilab, Inc.
    Inventors: Malcolm K. Scott, Allen B. Reitz, Cynthia A. Maryanoff, Frank J. Villani, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5258525
    Abstract: The processes provide for the preparation of a [2S-(2.alpha., 3a.beta., 7a.beta.)]-octahydro-lH-indole-2-carboxylic ester from an ester precursor by a stereospecific hydrogenation at a pressure below about 400 psi. In addition, the processes provide for the preparation of [2S-(2.alpha.m 3a.beta., 7a.beta.)]-octahydro-lH-indole-2-carboxylic acid or a ester thereof by the hydrogenation of a (2S)-2-carboxyindoline acid precursor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1993
    Assignee: McNeilab, Inc.
    Inventors: Cynthia A. Maryanoff, Cynthia L. Fedde, Robin C. Stanzione, Frank J. Villani, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5223541
    Abstract: This invention relates to a tramadol N-oxide material, enantiomers and compositions thereof and their use. The tramadol N-oxide material and compositions thereof are pharmacologically useful in treating pain, diarrhea and tussive conditions. The tramadol N-oxide is also subject to less side-effects as compared to pure opiate based compositions, such as abuse liability, tolerance, constipation and respiratory depression. Furthermore, the tramadol N-oxide material when administered orally exhibits analgesia for a longer duration than an equi-analgesic amount of tramadol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1993
    Assignee: McNeilab, Inc.
    Inventors: Cynthia A. Maryanoff, Robert B. Raffa, Frank J. Villani
  • Patent number: 5104876
    Abstract: Novel benzopyrido piperidiene, piperidylidene and piperazine compounds of the generalized formula ##STR1## are disclosed as useful for the treatment of asthma, allergy and inflammation. Novel pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and processes for producing the compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1992
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: John J. Piwinski, Jesse K. Wong, Michael J. Green, Ashit K. Ganguly, Frank J. Villani
  • Patent number: 5089496
    Abstract: Derivatives of benzo[5,6]cyclohepta pyridine, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof are disclosed, which possess anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory activity. Methods for preparing and using the compounds are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1992
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: John J. Piwinski, Ashit K. Ganguly, Michael J. Green, Frank J. Villani, Jesse Wong