Patents by Inventor James M. Tustin

James M. Tustin 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).

  • Substituted tetronic acids useful for treating HIV and other retroviruses
    Patent number: 6060600
    Abstract: This application discloses novel tetronic acids for the treatment of AIDS and other diseases caused by retroviruses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Pharmacia & Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Robert A. Chruscial, Linda L. Maggiora, Suvit Thaisrivongs, James M. Tustin, Clark W. Smith, Ruben A. Tommasi, Paul A. Aristoff, Harvey I. Skulnick, W. Jeffrey Howe
  • Substituted tetronic acids useful for treating HIV and other retroviruses
    Patent number: 5977169
    Abstract: This invention comprises novel substituted tetronic acid type compounds, 2, 4(3H, 5H)-furandiones, that are useful for the inhibition of the HIV protease enzyme. The compounds may be useful for the treatment of a person with AIDS or AIDS related diseases. The compounds may be used in the attempt to retard the further replication of any retrovirus containing the aspartyl protease enzyme. Compounds are represented by the formula below.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Inventors: Robert A. Chrusciel, Linda L. Maggiora, Suvit Thaisrivongs, James M. Tustin, Clark W. Smith, Ruben A. Tommasi, Paul A. Aristoff, Harvey I. Skulnick, W. Jeffrey Howe, Gordon L. Bundy