Patents by Inventor Heidrun Engler

Heidrun Engler 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: 5108998
    Abstract: New diazine derivatives corresponding to the general formula I ##STR1## and the physiologically acceptable salts thereof are described. The compounds according to the invention are new positive inotropic compounds having a higher and/or more selective action than compounds hitherto known and are therefore suitable for the treatment and prevention of diseases of the heart and circulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1992
    Assignee: Heumann Pharma GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Peter Morsdorf, Heidrun Engler, Reinhold Weidner, Rolf Herter, Kurt-Henning Ahrens
  • Patent number: 5025016
    Abstract: The invention relates to pyrimidine-thioalkyl pyridine derivatives corresponding to the following general formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 to R.sub.4, independently of one another, represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, halogen, amino or hydroxy groups, R.sub.5 represents a free electron pair or a lower alkyl group, a halogen atom, m has the value 0 or 1, the pyrimidine-thioalkyl group being bonded in the 2-, 3- or 4-position of the pyridine ring, and to therapeutically compatible acid addition salts thereof. The invention also relates to a process for producing the new pyrimidine-thioalkyl pyridine derivatives and to medicaments containing these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1991
    Assignee: Ludwig Heumann & Co. GmbH
    Inventors: Kurt H. Ahrens, Helmut Schickaneder, Heidrun Engler, Istvan Szeleny
  • Patent number: 4968683
    Abstract: New 6-oxo-pyridazine derivatives corresponding to the general formula I ##STR1## which represent new, positive inotropic compounds having a higher and more selective inotropy-increasing activity are described.A process of preparation and the medical use of these substances or of a medicament containing these substances are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1990
    Assignee: Heumann Pharma GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Peter Morsdorf, Rolf Herter, Heidrun Engler, Volker Pfahlert, Reinhold Weidner, Kurt H. Ahrens
  • Patent number: 4957920
    Abstract: New benzimidazoles corresponding to the general formula I ##STR1## are described, in which the pyridazinone ring is attached in the 5- or 6- position of the benzimidazole ring and R.sup.1 denotes a hydrogen atom or a straight chained or branched C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl group, R.sup.2 denotes a hydrogen atom, a straight chained or branched C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl group, a C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkoxy group, a hydroxy group, a halogen atom, an amino group or a nitro group, A denotes a hydrogen atom, a group of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3 denotes a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl group or a C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkoxy group and B denotes a cyano group, a benzoyl group or a phenylsulphonyl group, or A denotes a group of the formula ##STR3## in which m has the value of 2 or 3 and n represents an integer from 1 to 6, and the physiologically acceptable salts thereof as well as processes for their preparation and pharmaceutical preparations containing these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 18, 1990
    Assignee: Heumann Pharma GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Peter Morsdorf, Helmut Schickaneder, Rolf Herter, Volker Pfahlert, Heidrun Engler, Kurt H. Ahrens
  • Patent number: 4954501
    Abstract: New 6-phenyldihydro-3(2H)-pyridazinones corresponding to the following general formula ##STR1## are described. These compounds are readily prepared in a form suitable for oral administration and are distinguished by a high positive inotropic action and have only a slight effect on blood pressure and cardiac frequency. A process for their preparation and pharmaceutical preparations containing these compounds are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1990
    Assignee: Heumann Pharma GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Rolf Herter, Peter Morsdorf, Volker Pfahlert, Heidrun Engler, Helmut Schickaneder, Kurt-Henning Ahrens
  • Patent number: 4948802
    Abstract: New guanidine carboxylic acid esters corresponding to the general formula I ##STR1## and a process for the preparation of these compounds are described. The compounds according to the invention are H.sub.2 -agonists optionally having an additional H.sub.1 -antagonistic component. They are distinguished by their improved oral activity. The use of the above-mentioned guanidine carboxylic acid esters and of pharmaceutical preparations containing these esters is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 14, 1990
    Assignee: Heumann Pharma GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Peter Morsdorf, Helmut Schickaneder, Volker Pfahlert, Heidrun Engler, Armin Buschauer, Walter Schunack
  • Patent number: 4921856
    Abstract: New dihydropryidazinone derivatives corresponding to the following formula ##STR1## and a process for their preparation and pharmaceutical preparations containing these compounds are described. These compounds are effective positively inotropic substances with an improved therapeutic profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1990
    Assignee: Heumann Pharma GmbH & Company
    Inventors: Helmut Schickaneder, Peter Morsdorf, Volker Pfahlert, Heidrun Engler, Kurt H. Ahrens
  • Patent number: 4866066
    Abstract: Thiomethylpyridine derivatives having bronchosecretolytic and mucolytic activity according to the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a group attached in the 2-, 3- or 4-position of the pyridine ring which corresponds to the following general formula:Q--S--CH.sub.2 -- (II)wherein Q is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group or a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group which may optionally contain one or more substituents and/or which may be condensed with an optionally substituted phenyl group or with an optionally substituted heterocycle; R' is a lower alkyl group, a halogen atom or an aminoalkyl group; and n is 0 or an integer of from 1 to 4; and the therapeutically-acceptable acid addition salts thereof.The new compounds are distinguished by surprising activity compared with known compounds, such as "Ambroxol".
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1989
    Assignee: Ludwig Heumann & Co. GmbH
    Inventors: Helmut Schickaneder, Heidrun Engler, Istvan Szelenyi
  • Patent number: 4833141
    Abstract: The invention relates to new 1,4-piperazine compounds corresponding to the following general formula ##STR1## which show improved antimycotic activity in relation to the known compounds miconazol and ketoconazol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1989
    Assignee: Heumann Pharma GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Helmut Schickaneder, Rolf Herter, Hartmut Vergin, Heidrun Engler, Kurt H. Ahrens
  • Patent number: 4810715
    Abstract: Thiomethylpyridine derivatives having bronchosecretolytic and mucolytic activity according to the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a group attached in the 2-, 3- or 4-position of the pyridine ring which corresponds to the following general formula:Q--S--CH.sub.2 -- (II)wherein Q is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group or a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group which may optionally contain one or more substituents and/or which may be condensed with an optionally substituted phenyl group or with an optionally substituted heterocycle;R' is a lower alkyl group, a halogen atom or an aminoalkyl group; andn is 0 or an integer of from 1 to 4;and the therapeutically-acceptable acid addition salts thereof.The new compounds are distinguished by surprising activity compared with known compounds, such as "Ambroxol".
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1989
    Assignee: Ludwig Heumann & Co. GmbH
    Inventors: Helmut Schickaneder, Heidrun Engler, Istvan Szelenyi
  • Patent number: 4757080
    Abstract: New compounds which act on the cardiac circulation and correspond to the general formula ##STR1## and may be used for the treatment of cardiac diseases, in certain forms of hypertension and in diseases of arterial occlusion are described.Methods of preparation for these compounds and medicaments containing these compounds are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1988
    Assignee: Heumann Pharma GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Helmut Schickaneder, Peter Morsdorf, Armin Buschauer, Walter Schunack, Heidrun Engler, Hartmut Vergin, Kurt H. Ahrens
  • Patent number: 4732986
    Abstract: Benzothiazole derivatives corresponding to the general formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 represent, independently of one another, a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a linear C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl group or a linear C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy group, R.sup.5 represents a hydrogen atom or a linear C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl group, R.sup.6 represents a hydrogen atom, and R.sup.7 represents a formyl group, a carbalkoxy group of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.8 denotes a linear or branch chained C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl group, or it represents an acyl group of the formula ##STR3## wherein R.sup.9 denotes a linear C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl group, or R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 together represent the group ##STR4## wherein R.sup.10 and R.sup.11 represent, independently of one another, a hydrogen atom or a linear C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl group or R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 represent the group ##STR5## wherein R.sup.12 and R.sup.13 represent, independently of one another, a linear C.sub.1 -C.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1988
    Assignee: Ludwig Heumann & Co. GmbH
    Inventors: Kay Brune, Heidrun Engler, Istvan Szelenyi, Peter Morsdorf, Helmut Schickaneder, Kurt H. Ahrens
  • Patent number: 4600721
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical preparations having an antiphlogistic action are described. The preparations contain, as active ingredient, a benzazole derivative corresponding to the general tautomeric formulae I ##STR1## wherein X represents a sulphur or oxygen atom and R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom and R.sup.2 a hydroxymethyl, formyl, lower carbalkoxy or lower acyl group or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together represent the group ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 denote, independently of one another, a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl group, or they contain a physiologically acceptable salt thereof. These pharmaceutical preparations are suitable in particular for the treatment of inflammatory conditions and for inhibiting the lipoxygenase and/or cyclooxygenase route of arachidonic acid metabolism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1986
    Assignee: Ludwig Heumann & Co., GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Morsdorf, Helmut Schickaneder, Heidrun Engler, Istvan Szelenyi, Kurt H. Ahrens, Kay Brune