Patents by Inventor James A. McCauley

James A. McCauley 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: 20060036407
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical waste identification system presents pharmaceutical waste information and, in response to a client entering a pharmaceutical name, the system provides a pharmaceutical waste disposal recommendation. This recommendation can include a labeling recommendation for a container for the pharmaceutical, a disposal recommendation for an empty container previously containing the pharmaceutical, and a disposal recommendation for the pharmaceutical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Charlotte Smith, James McCauley
  • Patent number: 6583142
    Abstract: This invention is concerned with a novel polymorphic form of the compound 2-(R)-(1-(R)-(3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)-phenyl)-ethoxy)-3-(S)-(4-fluoro)phenyl-4-(3-(5-oxo-1H,4H-1,2,4-triazolo)methylmorpholine which is a tachykinin receptor antagonist useful in the treatment or prevention of disorders of the central nervous system, inflammatory diseases, pain or migraine, asthma, and emesis. The instant polymorphic form has advantages over the other known forms of 2-(R)-(1-(R)-(3,5-bis(trifluoro-methyl)-phenyl)ethoxy)-3-(S)-(4-fluoro)phenyl-4-(3-(5-oxo-1H,4H-1,2,4-triazolo)methylmorpholine in terms of thermodynamic stability and suitability for inclusion in pharmaceutical formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Merck & Co.
    Inventors: Louis Crocker, James McCauley
  • Publication number: 20030027825
    Abstract: This invention is concerned with a novel polymorphic form of the compound 2-(R)-(1-(R)-(3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)-phenyl)-ethoxy)-3- (S)-(4-fluoro)phenyl-4-(3-(5-oxo-1H,4H-1,2,4-triazolo)methylmorpholine which is a tachykinin receptor antagonist useful in the treatment or prevention of disorders of the central nervous system, inflammatory diseases, pain or migraine, asthma, and emesis. The instant polymorphic form has advantages over the other known forms of 2-(R)-(1-(R)-(3,5-bis(trifluoro-methyl)-phenyl)ethoxy)-3-(S)-(4-fluoro)phenyl-4-(3-(5-oxo-1H,4H-1,2,4-triazolo)methylmorpholine in terms of thermodynamic stability and suitability for inclusion in pharmaceutical formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2002
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Applicant: Merck & Co. Inc.
    Inventors: Louis Crocker, James Mccauley
  • Patent number: 6486195
    Abstract: The most thermodynamically stable crystalline form of the benzoic acid salt of 4″-deoxy-4″-epi-methylamino avermectin B1a/B1b as the hemihydrate is obtained by crystallization from organic solvents containing a controlled amount of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Cvetovich, James A. McCauley, Richard Demchak, Richard J. Varsolona
  • Patent number: 6441002
    Abstract: Polymorphic, amorphous and hydrated forms of the title compound having the following structure: are disclosed. The compound is a potent and selective cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignees: Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Frosst Canada & Co.
    Inventors: Sophie Dorothee Clas, Louis S. Crocker, James A. McCauley, Ian Davies, Chad Dalton
  • Patent number: 6432953
    Abstract: This invention is concerned with a novel polymorphic form of the compound 2-(R)-(1-(R)-(3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)-phenyl)-ethoxy)-3-(S)-(4-fluoro)phenyl-4-(3-(5-oxo-1H,4H-1,2,4-triazolo)methylmorpholine which is a tachykinin receptor antagonist useful in the treatment or prevention of disorders of the central nervous system, inflammatory diseases, pain or migraine, asthma, and emesis. The instant polymorphic form has advantages over the other known forms of 2-(R)-(1-(R)-(3,1-bis(trifluoro-methyl)-phenyl)ethoxy)-3-(S)-(4-fluoro)phenyl-4-(3-(5-oxo-1H,4H-1,2,4-triazolo)methylmorpholine in terms of thermodynamic stability and suitability for inclusion in pharmaceutical formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Louis Crocker, James McCauley
  • Patent number: 6329393
    Abstract: A crystalline pharmaceutically acceptable benzenesulfonate salt of Compound A of formula: and solvates thereof are disclosed. Compound A and its benzenesulfonate salts are alpha 1a adrenergic receptor antagonists useful in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Pharmaceutical compositions employing the crystalline salts, and processes for making and using the crystalline salts are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph S. Amato, Zhen Li, James A. McCauley
  • Publication number: 20010049439
    Abstract: There is disclosed 3-(5-methylisoxazol-3-yl)-6-(1-methyl-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)methyloxy-1,2,4-triazolo[3,4-a]phthalazine in the form of a dihydrate, a dehydrate of the dihydrate and a pentahydrate, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the forms, the use of the forms for enhancing cognition, processes for producing the forms, their incorporation in pharmaceutical compositions comprising pamoate ions and the use of such ions for solubilizing neutral molecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2000
    Publication date: December 6, 2001
    Applicant: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Kaufman, James A. McCauley, Daniel J. Rush, David M. Tschaen, Richard J. Varsolona, Guo-Jie Ho
  • Publication number: 20010041702
    Abstract: This invention is concerned with a novel polymorphic form of the compound 2-(R)-(1-(R)-(3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)-phenyl)-ethoxy)-3-(S)-(4-fluoro)phenyl-4-(3-(5-oxo-1H,4H-1,2,4-triazolo)methylmorpholine which is a tachykinin receptor antagonist useful in the treatment or prevention of disorders of the central nervous system, inflammatory diseases, pain or migraine, asthma, and emesis. The instant polymorphic form has advantages over the other known forms of 2-(R)-(1-(R)-(3,1-bis(trifluoro-methyl)-phenyl)ethoxy)-3-(S)-(4-fluoro)phenyl-4-(3-(5-oxo-1H,4H-1,2,4-triazolo)methylmorpholine in terms of thermodynamic stability and suitability for inclusion in pharmaceutical formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2001
    Publication date: November 15, 2001
    Applicant: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Louis Crocker, James Mccauley
  • Patent number: 6229010
    Abstract: This invention is concerned with a novel polymorphic form of the compound 2-(R)-(1-(R)-(3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)-phenyl)-ethoxy)-3-(S)-(4-fluoro)phenyl-4-(3-(5-oxo-1H,4H-1,2,4-triazolo)methylmorpholine which is a tachykinin receptor antagonist useful in the treatment or prevention of disorders of the central nervous system, inflammatory diseases, pain or migraine, asthma, and emesis. The instant polymorphic form has advantages over the other known forms of 2-(R)-(1-(R)-(3,,5-bis(trifluoro-methyl)-phenyl)ethoxy)-3-(S)-(4-fluoro)phenyl-4-(3-(5-oxo-1H,4H-1,2,4-triazolo)methylmorpholine in terms of thermodynamic stability and suitability for inclusion in pharmaceutical formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Louis Crocker, James McCauley
  • Patent number: 6096742
    Abstract: This invention is concerned with a novel polymorphic form of the compound 2-(R)-(1-(R)-(3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)-phenyl)-ethoxy)-3-(S)-(4-fluoro)phe nyl-4-(3-(5-oxo-1H,4H-1,2,4-triazolo)methylmorpholine which is a tachykinin receptor antagonist useful in the treatment or prevention of disorders of the central nervous system, inflammatory diseases, pain or migraine, asthma, and emesis. The instant polymorphic form has advantages over the other known forms of 2-(R)-(1-(R)-(3,5-bis(trifluoro-methyl)-phenyl)ethoxy)-3-(S)-(4-fluoro)phe nyl-4-(3-(5-oxo-1H,4H-1,2,4-triazolo)methylmorpholine in terms of thermodynamic stability and suitability for inclusion in pharmaceutical formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Louis Crocker, James McCauley
  • Patent number: 5886184
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new process for producing finasteride which involves reacting the magnesium halide salt of 17.beta.-carboalkoxy-4-aza-5.alpha.-androst-1-en-3-one with t-butylamino magnesium halide, present in at least a 2:1 molar ratio to the ester, formed from t-butyl amine and an aliphatic/aryl magnesium halide at ambient temperature in an inert organic solvent under an inert atmosphere followed by heating and recovering the product finasteride.Also disclosed are two polymorphic crystalline Forms I and II of finasteride, and methods of their production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Ulf H. Dolling, James A. McCauley, Richard J. Varsolona
  • Patent number: 5834502
    Abstract: The bisulfate salt of N,N-dimethyl-2-?5-(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-1H-indol-3-yl!ethylamine is a selective agonist of 5-HT.sub.1 -like receptors and is useful in the treatment of migraine and associated disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Chen Y. Cheng, James A. McCauley, Jennifer L. Vandrilla, Thomas R. Verhoeven, Robert D. Larsen
  • Patent number: 5767124
    Abstract: This invention is concerned with polymorphic forms of the compound N-?1(R)-?(1,2-dihydro-1-methanesulfonylspiro?3H-indole-3,4'-piperdin!-1'-y l)carbonyl!-2-(phenylmethyloxy)ethyl!-2-amino-2-methylpropanamide methanesulfonate which is a growth hormone secretagogue that is useful in food animals to promote their growth thereby rendering the production of edible meat products more efficient, and in humans, to treat physiological or medical conditions characterized by a deficiency in growth hormone secretion, and to treat medical conditions which are improved by the anabolic effects of growth hormone. The instant polymorphic forms have advantages over the other known forms of N-?1(R)-?(1,2-dihydro-1-methanesulfonylspiro?3H-indole-3,4'-piperdin!-1'-y l)carbonyl!-2-(phenylmethyloxy)-ethyl!-2-amino-2-methylpropanamide methanesulfonate in terms of thermodynamic stability and suitability for inclusion in pharmaceutical formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Jerome P. Draper, Michael J. Kaufman, David C. Dubost, James A. McCauley, Jennifer L. Vandrilla, Richard J. Varsolona
  • Patent number: 5652365
    Abstract: A process for producing polymorphic Form I of finasteride, 17B-(N-tert-butyl carbamoyl)-4-aza-5.alpha.-androst-1-en-3-one, in substantially pure form comprising the steps of: (1) crystallization from a solution of finasteride in a water immiscible organic solvent and 0% or more by weight of water, producing solvated and non-solvated finasteride in solution, such that the amount of organic solvent and water in the solution is sufficient to cause the solubility of the non-solvated form of finasteride to be exceeded and the non-solvated form of finasteride to be less soluble than any other form of finasteride in the organic solvent and water solution: (2) recovering the resultant solid phase; and (3) removing the solvent therefrom; wherein the water immiscible organic solvent is ethyl acetate or isopropyl acetate and the amount of water in the solvent mixture is below 4 mg./ml.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1997
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: James A. McCauley, Richard J. Varsolona
  • Patent number: 5608075
    Abstract: Polymorphic forms of Losartan (Formula I) ##STR1## and a process for the preparation of Form II of Losartan. Losartan is known to be useful in the treatment of hypertension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1997
    Assignees: Merck & Co., Inc., E. I. Du Pont de Nemours & Company, The DuPont Merck Pharmaceutical Company
    Inventors: Gordon C. Campbell, Jr., Anil M. Dwivedi, Dorothy A. Levorse, James A. McCauley, Krishnaswamy S. Raghavan
  • Patent number: 5585383
    Abstract: By this invention, there is provided a process for producing crystalline 4,7.beta.-dimethyl-4-aza-5.alpha.-cholestan-3-one of structural formula (I) from 4,7.beta.-dimethyl-4-aza-5.alpha.-cholestan-3-one oil. ##STR1## This crystallization process of the present invention comprises crystallization of the oil optionally containing residual solvent with vigorous but controlled agitation. Preferably, this crystallization process is carried out at select and controlled temperatures. Further, 4,7.beta.-dimethyl-4-aza-5.alpha.-cholestan-3-one has been found to exist in at least two novel polymorphic nonsolvated forms, herein referred to as Form I and Form II. Form I can be prepared pure by careful control of the crystallization process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1996
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew L. Forman, Sean R. Holihan, Guy R. Humphrey, David M. Lashen, James A. McCauley, Paul F. McKenzie, Ross A. Miller, Pascal H. Toma
  • Patent number: 5468860
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new process for producing finasteride which involves reacting the magnesium halide salt of 17.beta.B-carboalkoxy-4-aza-5.alpha.-androst-1-en-3-one with t-butylamino magnesium halide, present in at least a 2:1 molar ratio to the ester, formed from t-butyl amine and an aliphatic/aryl magnesium halide at ambient temperature in an inert organic solvent under an inert atmosphere followed by heating and recovering said product finasteride.Also disclosed are two polymorphic crystalline Forms I and II of finasteride, and methods of their production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Ulf H. Dolling, James A. McCauley, Richard J. Varsolona
  • Patent number: 4816577
    Abstract: A process for isomerizing an alpha methylated azetidinone alkyl ester to the corresponding beta-methyl isomer, which is an intermediate in the synthesis of 1-beta-methylcarbapenem antibacterial agents. The process involves treating the dianion of structure I, being the alpha isomer, with a P-H or S-H containing organic protic acid, organometallic Sn or Pb hydride, metallic cation salt or trialkyl borane, followed by quenching with an OH protic organic acid or mineral acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1989
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Dean R. Bender, Ichiro Shinkai, Anthony M. De Marco, James A. McCauley