Patents by Inventor Gregory H. Merriman

Gregory H. Merriman 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: 7741493
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel series of 4,5-diphenyl-2-amino-4,5-dihydro-imidazole derivatives of the formula II: wherein R, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X and Y are as defined herein. This invention also relates to methods of making these compounds. The compounds of this invention are P2X7 ion channel blockers and are therefore useful as pharmaceutical agents, especially in the treatment and/or prevention of a variety of diseases having an inflammatory component, including inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis and disease conditions associated with the central nervous system, such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Aventis Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Shum, Alexandre Gross, Liang Ma, Daniel G. McGarry, Gregory H. Merriman, David Rampe, Garth Ringheim, Jeffrey Stephen Sabol, Francis A. Volz
  • Patent number: 7511046
    Abstract: The compounds are of the class thienoisoxazolyl- and thienylpyrrazolyl-phenoxy substituted propyl derivatives, useful as D4 antagonists. Said compounds are useful for the treatment of medical conditions mediated by inhibition of D4 receptor. These conditions comprise, for example, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Psychoses, Substance Abuse, Substance Dependence, Parkinson's Disease, Parkinsonism, Tardive Diskinesia, Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome, Conduct Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. A further aspect of the invention is to provide a pharmaceutical composition, intermediates, and a method of making said class of compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Aventis Hoklings Inc.
    Inventors: David M Fink, Brian S Freed, Nicholas J Hrib, Raymond W Kosley, George E Lee, Gregory H Merriman, Barbara S Rauckman
  • Publication number: 20080132550
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel series of 4,5-diphenyl-2-amino-4,5-dihydro-imidazole derivatives of the formula II: wherein R, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X and Y are as defined herein. This invention also relates to methods of making these compounds. The compounds of this invention are P2X7 ion channel blockers and are therefore useful as pharmaceutical agents, especially in the treatment and/or prevention of a variety of diseases having an inflammatory component, including inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis and disease conditions associated with the central nervous system, such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: AVENTIS PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Patrick SHUM, Alexandre GROSS, Liang MA, Daniel G. MCGARRY, Gregory H. MERRIMAN, David RAMPE, Garth RINGHEIM, Jeffrey Stephen SABOL, Francis A. VOLZ
  • Patent number: 7326792
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel series of 4,5-diphenyl-2-amino-4,5-dihydro-imidazole derivatives of the formula II: wherein R, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X and Y are as defined herein. This invention also relates to methods of making these compounds. The compounds of this invention are P2X7 ion channel blockers and are therefore useful as pharmaceutical agents, especially in the treatment and/or prevention of a variety of diseases having an inflammatory component, including inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis and disease conditions associated with the central nervous system, such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Aventis Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Shum, Alexandre Gross, Liang Ma, Daniel G. McGarry, Gregory H. Merriman, David Rampe, Garth Ringheim, Jeffrey Stephen Sabol, Francis A. Volz
  • Patent number: 7169925
    Abstract: This invention discloses and claims a new class of indole derivatives for use in treating allergy, asthma, rhinitis, dermatitis, B-cell lymphomas, tumors and diseases associated with bacterial, rhinovirus or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. It has now been found that the compounds of this invention are capable of modulating T helper (Th) cells, Th1/Th2, and thereby capable of inhibiting the transcription of interleukin-4 (IL-4) message, IL-4 release or IL-4 production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Aventis Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Merriman, Philip M. Weintraub, Jeffrey S. Sabol, Ramalinga M. Dharanipragada, Nicholas J. Hrib, John G. Jurcak, Alexandre Gross, Brian Whiteley, Kwon Yon Musick, Joseph T. Klein
  • Patent number: 7125903
    Abstract: The compounds are of the class thienoisoxazolyl- and thienylpyrrazolyl-phenoxy substituted propyl derivatives, useful as D4 antagonists. Said compounds are useful for the treatment of medical conditions mediated by inhibition of D4 receptor. These conditions comprise, for example, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Psychoses, Substance Abuse, Substance Dependence, Parkinson's Disease, Parkinsonism, Tardive Diskinesia, Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome, Conduct Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. A further aspect of the invention is to provide a pharmaceutical composition, intermediates, and a method of making said class of compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Aventis Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Fink, Brian S. Freed, Nicholas J. Hrib, Raymond W. Kosley, Jr., George E. Lee, Gregory H. Merriman, Barbara S. Rauckman
  • Publication number: 20040192734
    Abstract: The present invention extends to the compound of formula (I): 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: AVENTIS PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Heinz W. Pauls, Suzanne Aldous, Gregory H. Merriman, Robert A. Farr, Adam W. Sledeski
  • Publication number: 20040010029
    Abstract: This invention discloses and claims a new class of indole derivatives for use in treating allergy, asthma, rhinitis, dermatitis, B-cell lymphomas, tumors and diseases associated with bacterial, rhinovirus or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. It has now been found that the compounds of this invention are capable of modulating T helper (Th) cells, Th1/Th2, and thereby capable of inhibiting the transcription of interleukin-4 (IL-4) message, IL-4 release or IL-4 production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventors: Gregory H. Merriman, Philip M. Weintraub, Jeffrey S. Sabol, Ramalinga M. Dharanipragada, Nicholas J. Hrib, John G. Jurcak, Alexandre Gross, Brian Whiteley, Kwon Yon Musick, Joseph T. Klein
  • Patent number: 6004977
    Abstract: Novel N-(pyridinylamino)isoindolines and related compounds, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of relieving memory dysfunction and treating depression utilizing the N-(pyridinylamino)isoindolines and related compounds, the intermediates or compositions thereof are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: Hoechst Marion Roussel, Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara E. Kurys, David M. Fink, Brian S. Freed, Gregory H. Merriman
  • Patent number: 5972963
    Abstract: This invention relates to 3-aryl-2-(1-substituted-4-piperidinyl)-1,1-dioxo-3H-benzo[d]isothiazoles and related compounds of the formula, ##STR1## where X and Y are independently halogen, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, arylloweralkoxy, acyl, hydroxy, nitro, amino, trifluoromethyl and hydrogen; n, p and q are independently integers of 1 or 2; R is hydrogen, loweralkyl, aryloweralkyl, acyl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --OR.sub.1,--(CH.sub.2)NHR.sub.1, ##STR2## where R.sub.1 is hydrogen, loweralkyl, arylloweralkyl, acyl and loweralkoxycarbonyl; Z is hydrogen, halogen, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy and acyl; m is an integer of 2 to 4; is an integer of 1 or 2; and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof and the optical isomers thereof where such isomers exist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignee: Hoechst Marion Roussel, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory H. Merriman, Barbara S. Rauckman
  • Patent number: 5614631
    Abstract: Novel 1-alkyl-, 1-alkenyl-, and 1-alkynylaryl-2-amino-1,3-propanediols, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of reducing inflammation and cell proliferation, and relieving memory dysfunction, and inhibiting bacterial and fungal growth are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1997
    Assignee: Hoechst Marion Roussel, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Tegeler, Barbara S. Rauckman, Russell R. L. Harner, Brian S. Freed, Gregory H. Merriman
  • Patent number: 5597838
    Abstract: Novel 1-alkyl-, 1-alkenyl-, and 1-alkynylaryl-2-amino-1,3-propanediols, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of reducing inflammation and cell proliferation, and relieving memory dysfunction, and inhibiting bacterial and fungal growth are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1997
    Assignee: Hoechst-Roussel Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Tegeler, Barbara S. Rauckman, Russell R. L. Harner, Brian S. Freed, Gregory H. Merriman
  • Patent number: 5574164
    Abstract: Novel 1-alkyl-, 1-alkenyl-, and 1-alkynylaryl-2-amino-1,3-propanediols, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of reducing inflammation and cell proliferation, and relieving memory dysfunction, and inhibiting bacterial and fungal growth are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: Hoescht Roussel Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Tegeler, Barbara S. Rauckman, Russell R. L. Hamer, Brian S. Freed, Gregory H. Merriman
  • Patent number: 5571923
    Abstract: Novel 1-alkyl-, 1-alkenyl-, and 1-alkynylaryl-2-amino-1,3-propanediols, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of reducing inflammation and cell proliferation, and relieving memory dysfunction, and inhibiting bacterial and fungal growth are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1996
    Assignee: Hoechst-Roussel Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Tegeler, Barbara S. Rauckman, Russell R. L. Harner, Brian S. Freed, Gregory H. Merriman
  • Patent number: 5565584
    Abstract: Novel 1-alkyl-, 1-alkenyl-, and 1-alkynylaryl-2-amino-1,3-propanediols, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of reducing inflammation and cell proliferation, and relieving memory dysfunction, and inhibiting bacterial and fungal growth are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1996
    Assignee: Hoechst-Roussel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Tegeler, Barbara S. Rauckman, Russell R. L. Hanner, Brian S. Freed, Gregory H. Merriman
  • Patent number: 5557006
    Abstract: Novel 1-alkyl-, 1-alkenyl-, and 1-alkynylaryl-2-amino-1,3-propanediols, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of reducing inflammation and cell proliferation, and relieving memory dysfunction, and inhibiting bacterial and fungal growth fire disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Assignee: Hoechst-Roussel Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Tegeler, Barbara S. Rauckman, Russell R. L. Hamer, Brian S. Freed, Gregory H. Merriman
  • Patent number: 5550247
    Abstract: Novel 1-alkyl-, 1-alkenyl-, and 1-alkynylaryl-2-amino-1,3-propanediols, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of reducing inflammation and cell proliferation, and relieving memory dysfunction, and inhibiting bacterial and fungal growth are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1996
    Assignee: Hoechst Roussel Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Tegeler, Barbara S. Rauckman, Russell R. L. Harner, Brian S. Freed, Gregory H. Merriman
  • Patent number: 5534640
    Abstract: Novel 1-alkyl-, 1-alkenyl-, and 1-alkynylaryl-2-amino-1,3-propanediols, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of reducing inflammation and cell proliferation, and relieving memory dysfunction, and inhibiting bacterial and fungal growth are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Assignee: Hoechst Roussel Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Tegeler, Barbara S. Rauckman, Russell R. L. Hamer, Brian S. Freed, Gregory H. Merriman
  • Patent number: 5534636
    Abstract: Novel 1-alkyl-, 1-alkenyl-, and 1-alkynylaryl-2-amino-1,3-propanediols, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of reducing inflammation and cell proliferation, and relieving memory dysfunction, and inhibiting bacterial and fungal growth are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Assignee: Hoechst Roussel Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Tegeler, Barbara S. Rauckman, Russell R. L. Hamer, Brian S. Freed, Gregory H. Merriman
  • Patent number: 5519062
    Abstract: Novel 1-alkyl-, 1-alkenyl-, and 1-alkynylaryl-2-amino-1,3-propanediols, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of reducing inflammation and cell proliferation, and relieving memory dysfunction, and inhibiting bacterial and fungal growth are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
    Assignee: Hoechst-Roussel Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Tegeler, Barbara S. Rauckman, Russell R. L. Hamer, Brian S. Freed, Gregory H. Merriman