Patents by Inventor Ian M. Bell

Ian M. Bell 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: 5939414
    Abstract: Compounds having a benzodiazepine hydrazide core are described. These compounds are useful in the inhibition of HIV integrase, the prevention or treatment of infection by HIV and the treatment of AIDS, either as compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical composition ingredients, whether or not in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. Methods of treating AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Ian M. Bell, Daria Jean Hazuda, James P. Guare, Jr., Peter M. Munson, Wayne J. Thompson, Joseph P. Vacca
  • Patent number: 5939439
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which inhibit farnesyl-protein transferase (FTase) and the farnesylation of the oncogene protein Ras. The invention is further directed to chemotherapeutic compositions containing the compounds of this invention and methods for inhibiting farnesyl-protein transferase and the farnesylation of the oncogene protein Ras.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Neville J. Anthony, Samuel L. Graham, Lekhanh O. Tran, Ian M. Bell, S. Jane deSolms, Robert P. Gomez, Michelle Sparks Kuo, William C. Lumma, Jr., Debra S. Perlow, Anthony W. Shaw, John S. Wai, Steven D. Young
  • Patent number: 5760054
    Abstract: This invention relates to certain novel compounds and derivatives thereof, their synthesis, and their use as selective alpha-1C adrenergic receptor antagonists. One application of these compounds is in the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy. These compounds are selective in their ability to relax smooth muscle tissue enriched in the alpha1C receptor subtype without at the same time inducing orthostatic hypotension. One such tissue is found surrounding the urethral lining. Therefore, one utility of the instant compounds is to provide acute relief to males suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia, by permitting less hindered urine flow. Another utility of the instant compounds is provided by combination with a human 5-alpha reductase inhibitory compound, such that both acute and chronic relief from the effects of benign prostatic hyperplasia are achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Joel R. Huff, Hee-Yoon Lee, Jennie B. Nerenberg, Wayne J. Thompson, Ian M. Bell
  • Patent number: 5756497
    Abstract: This invention relates to certain novel benzoxazinone compounds and derivatives thereof, their synthesis, and their use as oxytocin receptor antagonists. One application of these compounds is in the treatment of preterm labor in mammals, especially humans. The ability of the compounds to relax uterine contractions in mammals also makes them useful for treating dysmenorrhea and stopping labor prior to cesarean delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Ian M. Bell, Roger M. Freidinger, Peter D. Williams
  • Patent number: 5718912
    Abstract: This invention is concerned with novel 1-?cycloalkylpioeridin-4-yl!-2H benzimidazolones, their compositions and method of use. The novel compounds are selective muscarinic agonists of the m2 subtype with low activity at the m3 subtype. The compounds are effective for the treatment of glaucoma with fewer side effects than the pilocarpine therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1998
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne J. Thomspon, Pierre Mallorga, Richard W. Ransom, Ian M. Bell, Michael F. Sugrue, Peter M. Munson
  • Patent number: 5691323
    Abstract: Compounds, 1,3-dihydro-1-{1-?piperidin-4-yl!piperidin-4-yl}-2H-benzimidazol-2-ones and 1,3-dihydro-1-{4-amino-1-cyclohexyl}-2H-benzimidazol-2-ones and derivatives thereof, their preparation, method of use and pharmaceutical compositions are described. These compounds are endowed with antimuscarinic activity and are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of myopia (commonly known as nearsightedness).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne J. Thompson, Michael F. Sugrue, Richard W. Ransom, Pierre J. Mallorga, Ian M. Bell, Anthony M. Smith
  • Patent number: 5574044
    Abstract: Compounds, 1,3-dihydro-1-{1-[piperidin-4-yl]piperidin-4-yl}-2H-benzimidazol-2-ones and 1,3-dihydro-1-{4-amino-1-cyclohexyl}-2H-benzimidazol-2-ones and derivatives thereof, their preparation, method of use and pharmaceutical compositions are described. These compounds are endowed with antimuscarinic activity and are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of myopia (commonly known as nearsightedness).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne J. Thompson, Michael F. Sugrue, Richard W. Ransom, Pierre J. Mallorga, Ian M. Bell, Anthony M. Smith