Patents by Inventor Henning Bottcher

Henning Bottcher 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: 7253202
    Abstract: Benzodioxepines of the formula (I) and physiologically tolerated salts and solvates thereof, in which R1, R2, R3, R4, A, B, a and b have the meanings indicated in claim 1, are ligands of the 5HT1A receptors and/or the 5HT4 receptors with simultaneously strong serotonin reuptake inhibition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Timo Heinrich, Henning Böttcher, Kai Schiemann, Günter Hölzemann, Christoph van Amsterdam, Gerd Bartoszyk, Hartmut Greiner, Christoph Seyfried, Michel Brunet, Jean Zeiller, Jean Berthelon
  • Publication number: 20070099933
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I), the use thereof for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of diseases associated with the serotonin receptor and/or serotonin reuptake, in particular for the preparation of a medicament as anxiolytic, antidepressant, neuroleptic and/or antihypertonic and/or for positively influencing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), sleeping disorders, tardive dyskinesia, learning disorders, age-dependent memory disorders, eating disorders, such as bulimia, and/or sexual dysfunctions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2004
    Publication date: May 3, 2007
    Inventors: Timo Heinrich, Henning Bottcher, Kai Schiemann, Gunter Holzemann, Christoph van Amsterdam, Gerd Bartoszyk, Joachim Leibrock, Christoph Seyfried
  • Publication number: 20060258680
    Abstract: Chromenoneindole derivatives of the formula (I), in which R1, R2, R3, R, A and B are as defined in Claim 1, and pharmaceutically usable prodrugs, derivatives, solvates, stereoisomers and salts thereof, exhibit particular actions on the central nervous system, in particular 5-HT reuptake-inhibiting and 5-HTx-agonistic and/or -antagonistic actions. They are distinguished by particularly high bioavailability and particularly high inhibition of 5-HT reuptake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Kai Schiemann, Henning Böttcher, Timo Heinrich, Günter Hölzemann, Christoph Van Amsterdam, Gerd Bartoszyk, Joachim Leibrock, Christoph Seyfried
  • Publication number: 20060229339
    Abstract: Compounds of formula I in which R has a meaning as indicated in claim 1, or one of their optical isomers or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, used for the treatment of extrapyramidal movement disorders and/or adverse effects in extrapyramidal movement disorders and/or for the treatment of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) induced by neuroleptics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2002
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: Henning Böttcher, Ralf Devant, Maria Devant, Gerd Bartoszyk, Hermann Russ, Frank Weber, Christoph Seyfried
  • Publication number: 20060160824
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I), the use thereof for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of diseases associated with the serotonin receptor and/or serotonin reuptake, in particular for the preparation of a medicament as anxiolytic, antidepressant, neuroleptic and/or antihypertonic and/or for positively influencing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), sleeping disorders, tardive dyskinesia, learning disorders, age-dependent memory disorders, eating disorders, such as bulimia or IBS, and/or sexual dysfunctions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2004
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventors: Timo Heinrich, Henning Bottcher, Kai Schiemann, Gunter Holzemann, Christoph van Amsterdam, Gerd Bartoszyk, Joachim Leibrock, Christoph Seyfried
  • Publication number: 20060142372
    Abstract: Novel benzofuran derivatives of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, X, Y, Z and m have the meanings indicated in Patent Claim 1, they have a strong affinity to the 5-HT1A receptors. The compounds inhibit serotonin reuptake, exhibit serotonin-agonistic and -antagonistic properties and are suitable as antidepressants, anxiolytics, antipsychotics, neuroleptics and/or antihypertonics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2004
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventors: Gunter Holzemann, Henning Bottcher, Kai Schiemann, Timo Heinrich, Joachim Leibrock, Christoph Van Amsterdam, Gerd Bartpszyk, Christoph Seyfried
  • Publication number: 20060122191
    Abstract: N-(indolethyl-)cycloamine compounds of the formula (I): in which R1?, R1? X, Ar, and n have a meaning indicated in Claim 1, are serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and effectors of the serotonergic receptors 5-HT1A and 5-HT2A. They are therefore suitable for the prophylaxis or treatment of various diseases of the central nervous system, such as depression, dyskinesia, Parkinson's disease, dementia, strokes, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, Lewy bodies dementia, Huntington's disease, Tourette's syndrome, anxiety, learning and memory impairment, pain, sleeping disorders and neurodegenerative diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2003
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventors: Timo Heinrich, Henning Bottcher, Kali Schiemann, Gunter Holzemann, Christoph Van Amsterdam, Gerd Bartoszyk, Joachim Leibrock, Christoph Seyfried
  • Publication number: 20060116405
    Abstract: The invention relates to indol derivatives of Formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, X, A, n, m and p have the meanings indicated above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Publication date: June 1, 2006
    Inventors: Gunter Hoelzemann, Helene Crassier, Henning Bottcher, Timo Heinrich, Kai Schiemann, Joachim Leibrock, Chrisoph Van Amsterdam, Gerd Bartoszyk, Christoph Seyfried
  • Publication number: 20060084693
    Abstract: Novel benzofuranoxyethylamines of the formula (1), in which R1, R2, R3, R4, m and n have the meanings indicated in Patent Claim (1), which have a strong affinity to the 5 HT1A receptors and/or 5HT1D receptors. The compounds inhibit serotonin reuptake, exhibit serotonin-agonistic and -antagonistic properties and are suitable as antidepressants, anxiolytics, antipsychotics, neuroleptics and/or antihypertonics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2004
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Inventors: Guenter Holzemann, Kai Schiemann, Henning Bottcher, Timo Heinrich, Christoph Seyfried, Joachim Leibrock, Chrisoph Van Amsterdam, Gerd Bartoszyk
  • Publication number: 20050124631
    Abstract: Compounds of formula I, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 have the meanings as given in claim 1, and their pharmaceutically tolerable derivatives, solvates and stereoisomers and their use for the preparation of a pharmaceutical for inhibiting the formation of polyQ-aggregation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2002
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventors: Henning Bottcher, Christian Herhaus, Gerhard Bamichel, Erich Wanker, Volker Hobar, Hans Lohrach, Wolfgang Broecker, Ilona Dunkel
  • Publication number: 20050101649
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula I in which R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in claim 1, are ligands of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor and/or serotonergic ligands and are suitable for the prophylaxis or treatment of psychoses, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety states, dementia, in particular Alzheimer's disease and Lewy bodies dementia, neurodegenerative disorders, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease, Tourette's syndrome, learning and memory restrictions, bulimia anorexia nervosa or other eating disorders, compulsvie behaviour, premenstrual syndrome, age-induced memory impairment, amelioration of withdrawal symptoms in nicotine dependence, strokes or brain damage by toxic compounds, and for the treatment of disorders which are characterised by an excess of circulating serotonin or by serotonergic hyperactivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: Kai Schiemann, Henning Bottcher, Joachim Leibrock
  • Publication number: 20050075269
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I), in which D, R1, R2 and n are defined in Claim 1, are potent 5-HT1A agonists and 5-HT reuptake inhibitors and are suitable for the treatment of depression, anxiety states, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorders, psychiatric illnesses, cerebral infarction, cerebral ischaemia, tension states, side-effects in the treatment of high blood pressure, for the prophylaxis and therapy of cerebral illnesses, acromegaly, hypogonadism, secondary amenorrhoea, premenstrual syndrome, undesired puerperal lactation, pain, sleep disorders, narcolepsy, bipolar illnesses, mania, dementia, addiction illnesses, sexual dysfunction, eating disorders, obesity or fibromyalgia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Inventors: Dieter Dorsch, Henning Böttcher, Christoph van Amsterdam, Wilfried Rautenberg, Gerd Bartoszyk
  • Publication number: 20040235920
    Abstract: Substituted aminomethyl chromans, one of their optical isomers or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, used for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of adverse effects of anti-Parkinsonian drugs in extrapyramidal movement disorders and/or for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) induced by neuroleptics. A preferred compound is (−)-(R)-2-{4-[[3,4-dihydro-2H-benzopyran-2-yl)-methyl!amino!butyl}-1,2-benzoisothiazol-3-(2H)-on-1,1-dioxide or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Gerd Bartoszyk, Henning Bottcher, Christoph Seyfried, Hermann Russ, Heinz-Hermann Bokel, Uschi Schmid-Grobmann
  • Publication number: 20040147528
    Abstract: The invention relates to new crystalline modifications of the hydrochloride of 1-[4-(5-cyanoindol-3-yl)butyl]-4-(2-carbamoyl-benzofuran-5-yl)-piperazine, crystalline modification of the dihydrochloride of 1-[4-(5-cyanoindol-3-yl)butyl]-4-(2-carbamoyl-benzofuran-5-yl)-piperazine and amorphous 1-[4-(5-cyanoindol-3-yl)butyl]4-(2-carbamoyl-benzofuran-5-yl)-piperazine hydrochloride which are suitable in particular for the preparation of solid medicaments for the treatment or prevention of depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, mania, dementia, substance-related disorders, sexual dysfunctions, eating disorders, obesity, fibromyalgia, sleeping disorders, psychiatric disorders, cerebral infarct, tension, for the therapy of side-effects in the treatment of hypogonadism, secondary amenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome and undesired puerperal lactation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: Andreas Bathe, Bernd Helfert, Steffen Neuenfeld, Heike Kniel, Matthias Bartels, Susanne Rudolph, Henning Bottcher
  • Publication number: 20040142935
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in Claim 1, are ligands of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor and/or serotonergic ligands and are suitable for the prophylaxis or treatment of psychoses, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety states, dementia, in particular Alzheimer's disease and Lewy bodies dementia, neurodegenerative disorders, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease, Tourette's syndrome, learning and memory restrictions, bulimia, anorexia nervosa or other eating disorders, compulsive behaviour, pre-menstrual syndrome, age-induced memory impairment, amelioration of withdrawal symptoms in nicotine dependence. Strokes or brain damage by toxic compounds, and for the treatment of disorders which are characterised by an excess of circulating serotonin or by serotonergic hyperactivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: Kai Schiemann, Henning Bottcher, Joachim Leibrock
  • Patent number: 6756370
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I), wherein R1, R2 and A have the meanings given in claim 1, are potent 5-HT2A antagonists and are suitable for treating psychoses, schizophrenia, depression, neurological disorders, impaired memory, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, eating disorders such as bulimia and anorexia nervosa, Pre-Menstrual Syndrome and/or for positively influencing obsessive-compulsive disorders, (OCD).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Helmut Prücher, Henning Böttcher, Karl-August Ackermann, Rudolf Gottschlich, Christoph van Amsterdam, Christoph Seyfried, Jürgen Harting, Gerd Bartoszyk, Hartmut Greiner
  • Patent number: 6737426
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) where R1 and R2 independently of one another are H, —R6, C3-C8-cycloalkyl, —(CH2)n—R7, —(CH2)n—O—R6, —(CH2)n—NH2, —(CH2)n—NHR6, —(CH2)—N(R6)2, C2-C6-alkenyl or, where appropriate, together form a mononuclear saturated heterocycle having one or two nitrogen, oxygen and/or sulfur atoms, R3 and R4 independently of one another are H, —R6, —CF3, —NO2, —Hal, —OH, —O—R6, —NH2, —NH—R6 or —N(R6)2, R5 is a 5- or 6-membered, saturated or unsaturated heterocycle having one or two nitrogen, oxygen and/or sulfur atoms which may be mono- or disubstituted by R6, —CF3, —NO2, —Hal, —OH, —O—R6, —NH2, —NH—R6 or —N(R6)2, and R6 is C1-C6-alkyl, R7 is R3- and/or R4-substituted phenyl, n is 0 to 2, and physiologically acceptable salts or solvates thereo
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Rolf Gericke, Henning Böttcher, Michael Gassen, Hartmut Greiner
  • Publication number: 20040077657
    Abstract: Compound of the formula (I) in which R1, R2 and alk are as defined in Claim 1, are potent 5-HT2A antagonist and are suitable for the treatment of psychoses, schizophrenia, depression, neurological disorders, memory disorders, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Hutington's disease, eating disorders, such as bulimia, anorexia nervosa, premenstrual syndrome and/or for positively influencing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: Henning Bottcher, Gerd Bartoszyk, Jurgen Harting, Christoph van Amsterdam, Christoph Seyfried
  • Patent number: 6723725
    Abstract: Indole derivatives of formula I, their salts and solvates, have valuable pharmacological properties together with good tolerability, as they have actions on the central nervous system: wherein R1 and R3 are as defined herein. The compounds have a strong affinity for 5-HT2A receptors, and furthermore exhibit 5HT2A receptor-antagonistic properties. These are therefore suitable both in veterinary and in human medicine for the treatment of functional disorders of the central nervous system and also of inflammation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Henning Böttcher, Joachim März, Hartmut Greiner, Jürgen Harting, Gerd Bartoszyk, Christoph Seyfried, Christoph van Amsterdam
  • Publication number: 20040063723
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of(3-cyano-1H-indol-7-yl)[4-(4-fluorophenethyl)piperazin-1-yl]-methanone and salts thereof, characterised in that an indole ester of the formula II in which R is as defined in Claim 1, is converter into 3-cyano-1H-indole-7-carboxylic acid via steps (1) to (4) according to Claim 1, and this is reacted with 1-[2-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl]piperazine of salts thereof to give the product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2003
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Helene Crassier, Uwe Eckert, Henning Bottcher, Andreas Bathe, Steffen Emmert