Patents by Inventor Gerard Ferrand

Gerard Ferrand 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: 20080194564
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): in which R, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the description, the use thereof for the treatment of dyslipidaemia, atherosclerosis and diabetes, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and processes for the preparation of these compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2005
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Jean Jacques Zeiller, Herve Dumas, Valerie Guyard-Dangremont, Isabelle Berard, Francis Contard, Daniel Guerrier, Gerard Ferrand, Yves Bonhomme
  • Publication number: 20080032982
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): in which R, R1 and R2 are as defined in the description, the use thereof for the treatment of dyslipidaemia, atherosclerosis and diabetes, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and . processes for the preparation of these compounds. Compounds of formula (I) are activators of PPAR? and PPAR? isoforms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2005
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: Jean Zeiller, Herve Dumas, Valerie Guyard-Dangremont, Isabelle Berard, Francis Contard, Daniel Guerrier, Gerard Ferrand, Yves Bonhomme
  • Publication number: 20080015253
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): in which R, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the description, to their use for the treatment of dyslipidaemia, atherosclerosis and diabetes, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and to the processes for the preparation of these compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2005
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventors: Jean Zeiller, Herve Dumas, Valerie Guyard-Dangremont, Isabelle Berard, Francis Contard, Daniel Guerrier, Gerard Ferrand, Yves Bonhomme
  • Publication number: 20060178434
    Abstract: The present invention relates to butenoic acid derivatives of the formula I: in which R, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the description, and also to processes for the preparation thereof, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and to their use for the treatment of dyslipidaemia, atherosclerosis and diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2004
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventors: Jean-Jacques Zeiller, Herve Dumas, Valerie Guyard-Dangremont, Isabelle Berard, Francis Contard, Daniel Guerrier, Gerard Ferrand, Yves Bonhomme
  • Publication number: 20060111445
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the formula ((I): in which: n is an integer chosen from 1, 2 and 3; Y represents O; N—OR9, in which R9 represents H or a saturated hydrocarbon-based aliphatic group; CR10R11, in which R10 and R11, which may be identical or different, represent H or a saturated hydrocarbon-based aliphatic group; R1 and R2, which may be identical or different, represent H or a saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon-based chain; or alternatively R1 and R2 together form an optionally substituted saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon-based chain; the radicals R3 and R4, which may be identical or different, take any of the is meanings given above for R1 and R2, or alternatively R1 and the group R4 borne by the carbon alpha to CR1R2 represent nothing and a double bond links the CR1R2 carbon to the alpha CR3R4 carbon; or alternatively one of the radicals R1 and R2 forms with one of the radicals R3 and R4 an optionally substituted saturated or unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon-based chain; one of the
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventors: Nathalie Adje, Michel Brunet, Didier Roche, Jean-Jacques Zeiller, Stephane Yvon, Valerie Guyard-Dangremont, Francis Contard, Daniel Guerrier, Gerard Ferrand
  • Publication number: 20060052447
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula I: and to the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, to processes for the preparation of them and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, which are useful especially for the treatment and prevention of dyslipidaemia, atherosclerosis and diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Applicant: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Michel Brunet, Jean-Jacques Zeiller, Gerard Ferrand, Yves Bonhomme
  • Patent number: 5270465
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 4(3H)-pteridinones represented by the formula: ##STR1## in which X is an oxygen atom or a sulphur atom, Y is a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl radical, especially a methyl radical, at the 6-position or a hydroxyl group at the 7-position, R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl radical, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl radical, a benzyl radical, a methoxymethyl group, an acetyl group, a 2-acetoxyethyl group or a 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl group and R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl radical, especially a methyl radical.Application of these compounds as anti-allergic drugs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1993
    Assignee: Lipha, Lyonnaise Industrille Pharmaceutique
    Inventors: Gerard Ferrand, Herve Dumas, Jean-Claude Depin, Yvette Quentin
  • Patent number: 5167949
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 4(3H)-pteridinones represented by the formula: ##STR1## in which X is an oxygen atom or a sulphur atom, Y is a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl radical, especially a methyl radical, at the 6-position or a hydroxyl group at the 7-position, R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl radical, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl radical, a benzyl radical, a methoxymethyl group, an acetyl group, a 2-acetoxyethyl group or a 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl group and R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl radical, especially a methyl radical. Application of these compounds as anti-allergic drugs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1992
    Assignee: Lipha, Lyonnaise Industrielle Pharmaceutique
    Inventors: Gerard Ferrand, Herve Dumas, Jean-Claude Depin, Yvette Quentin
  • Patent number: 5001134
    Abstract: The present invention relates to piperidines denoted by the formula: ##STR1## in which X is the 4-fluorobenzoyl, 2-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl or 6-fluoro-1,2-benzisoxazol-3-yl group, Y is a hydrogen atom or the hydroxyl group, m is an integer between 0 and 4 inclusive, n is 0 or 1, Q is a nitrogen atom or the methine group; when Q is a nitrogen atom, R is the cyano group or the carbamoyl group; when Q is the methine group, R is the nitro group; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may be identical or different and are hydrogen, a lower alkyl radical, the phenyl radical, the 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl group or the 2-[4-(4-fluorobenzoyl)-1-piperidinyl]ethyl group; or the NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 structural unit is the piperidino radical or the 4-(4-fluorobenzoyl)-1-piperidinyl group.Application of these compounds as antihypertensive medications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1991
    Assignee: Lipha, Lyonnaise Industrielle Pharmaceutique
    Inventors: Gerard Ferrand, Herve Dumas, Jean-Claude Depin, Gilles Chavernac
  • Patent number: 4957927
    Abstract: 1-[(diarylmethoxy)alkyl]pyrrolidines and piperidines represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen or a fluorine atom, Alk is a linear-chain or branched alkyl group having two or three carbon atoms; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrogen or a linear-chain or branched alkoxy radical having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; n is 4 or 5.The compounds can be used as cardiovascular medicines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 18, 1990
    Assignee: Lipha, Lyonnaise Industrielle Pharmaceutique
    Inventors: Gerard Ferrand, Jacques Barbanton, Jean-Claude Depin, Gilles Chavernac
  • Patent number: 4649153
    Abstract: 5,6-dihydro-4H-cyclopenta[b]thiophene-6-carboxylic acids represented by the formula: ##STR1## in which Ar is a phenyl or thienyl group, optionally substituted, or a furyl group; R is a lower alkyl radical, are useful as anti-inflammatory and analgesic medicines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1987
    Assignee: Lipha, Lyonnaise Industrielle Pharmaceutique
    Inventors: Gerard Ferrand, Jacques Barbanton, Jean-Claude Depin
  • Patent number: 4554273
    Abstract: Disclosed are 2-amino-5-phenyl-1,3-benzodiazepines of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, or alkoxy; R.sub.2 being able to occupy any of the possible positions on the aromatic ring; R.sub.3 is hydrogen or alkyl; and R.sub.4 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, arylalkyl, heteroarylalkyl, dialkylaminoethyl, dialkylaminopropyl, (1-ethyl-2-pyrrolidino) methyl, dialkylamino, alkoxycarbonyl or cyano; or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 form, with the adjacent nitrogen atom, a heterocycle having 5 to 7 side chains, optionally containing another heteroatom selected from oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen, this latter being able to be substituted by an alkyl group. The majority of the compounds are obtained by condensation of the corresponding 2-methylthio benzodiazepine hydroiodide with an appropriate amine. The compounds are useful as antidepressants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1985
    Assignee: Lipha Lyonnaise Industrielle Pharmaceutique
    Inventors: Michel Bayssat, Gerard Ferrand, Jean-Claude Depin
  • Patent number: 4552878
    Abstract: This invention relates to benzo- and thieno-triazine-1,2,3 ones-4 represented by the formula ##STR1## in which m is 2, 3 or 4, X is the vinylene group --CH.dbd.CH-- or a sulfur atom; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 can be alike or different and are hydrogen, halogen, a lower alkyl radical, lower alkoxy radical or trifluoromethyl radical; when X is --CH--CH-- n is 0, 1 or 2 and R is hydrogen, halogen, a lower alkyl radical, lower alkoxy radical or nitro group; when X is a sulfur atom, R is hydrogen or constitutes a --CH.sub.2 --.sub.4 chain between the two open positions of the thiophenic ring. The compounds are useful as antidepressant drugs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1985
    Assignee: Lipha, Lyonnaise Industrielle Pharmaceutique
    Inventors: Gerard Ferrand, Herve Dumas, Michel Bayssat, Jean-Claude Depin
  • Patent number: 4163852
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of tetrahydro-thieno[3,2-c]pyridine derivatives of the formula ##STR1## AND THEIR ISOMERIC TETRAHYDRO-THIENO[2,3-C]PYRIDINE DERIVATIVES IN WHICH R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, a lower alkyl or alkoxy radical, an aryl radical or an aralkyl radical; R.sub.2 and R.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1979
    Assignee: Parcor
    Inventors: Gerard Ferrand, Jean-Pierre Maffrand
  • Patent number: 4104390
    Abstract: This invention relates to pyridine derivatives of the formulae: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, aralkyl optionally substituted on the aromatic nucleus with at least a halogen atom or a hydroxy, nitro, amino, cyano, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or trifluoromethyl group; R.sup.2 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; and R.sup.3 is hydrogen or at least a substituent selected from a halogen atom, a hydroxy, lower alkyl and lower alkoxy group, and their pharmaceutically acceptable inorganic or organic acid addition salts.Said compounds have particularly an anti-inflammatory and blood-platelet aggregation inhibiting activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1978
    Assignee: Parcor
    Inventors: Gerard Ferrand, Daniel Frehel, Jean-Pierre Maffrand