Patents by Inventor Jean-Claude Vernieres

Jean-Claude Vernieres 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: 8552201
    Abstract: The present invention relates to derivatives of 5,6-bisaryl-2-pyridine-carboxamide, their preparation and their application in therapeutics as antagonists of urotensin II receptors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Sanofi
    Inventors: Jean-Michel Altenburger, Valérie Fossey, Philip Janiak, Gilbert Lassalle, Frédéric Petit, Jean Claude Vernieres
  • Publication number: 20120108611
    Abstract: The present invention relates to derivatives of 5,6-bisaryl-2-pyridine-carboxamide, their preparation and their application in therapeutics as antagonists of urotensin II receptors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Jean-Michel Altenburger, Valérie Fossey, Gilbert Lassalie, Frédéric Petit, Jean Claude Vernieres, Philip Janiak
  • Patent number: 8110579
    Abstract: The present invention relates to derivatives of 5,6-bisaryl-2-pyridine-carboxamide, their preparation and their application in therapeutics as antagonists of urotensin II receptors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis
    Inventors: Jean-Michel Altenburger, Valerie Fossey, Philip Janiak, Gilbert Lassalle, Frederic Petit, Jean Claude Vernieres
  • Publication number: 20090318473
    Abstract: The present invention relates to derivatives of 5,6-bisaryl-2-pyridine-carboxamide, their preparation and their application in therapeutics as antagonists of urotensin II receptors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Jean-Michel Altenburger, Valerie Fossey, Gilbert Lassalle, Frederic Petit, Jean Claude Vernieres, Philip Janiak
  • Patent number: 6908914
    Abstract: The invention relates to benzene derivatives, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, to processes for preparing them, and to the method of use thereof in the treatment of psychotic disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: Sanofi-Synthelabo
    Inventors: Robert Boigegrain, Martine Bourrie, Pierre Lair, Raymond Paul, Martine Poncelet, Jean Claude Vernieres
  • Patent number: 6482986
    Abstract: The invention concerns compounds of formula (I) wherein A, X, Y, n, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in claim 1. Said compounds are specifically binding to sigma receptors particularly those of the peripheral nervous system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Sanofi-Synthelabo
    Inventors: Robert Boigegrain, Bernard Bourrie, Martine Bourrie, Pierre Casellas, Jean Marc Herbert, Pierre Lair, Dino Nisato, Raymond Paul, Jean Claude Vernieres
  • Patent number: 5468750
    Abstract: A compound of formula ##STR1## in which A represents S;R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of OH, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.12)alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.12)alkoxy, benzyloxy, phenyl, benzyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl NZ.sub.1 Z.sub.2, and NZ.sub.1 Z.sub.2 ;R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of OH, SH, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylthio, and NZ.sub.1 Z.sub.2 ;R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of H, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylthio, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy, phenyl, and benzyl;B is selected from the group consisting of phenyl; pyridyl; phenyl substituted by one or more groups selected from halo, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkoxy, CF.sub.3, CH.sub.2 NZ.sub.1 Z.sub.2, and NZ.sub.1 Z.sub.2 wherein Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 are selected, independently of each other, from the group consisting of H, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl, formyl, and benzyl or --NZ.sub.1 Z.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Assignee: Elf Sanofi
    Inventors: Andre Bachy, Laurent Fraisse, Peter Keane, Etienne Mendes, Jean-Claude Vernieres, Jacques Simiand
  • Patent number: 5360799
    Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 represents OH, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.12)alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.12)alkoxy, benzyloxy, benzyl, phenyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylNZ.sub.1 Z.sub.2 or NZ.sub.1 Z.sub.2 ; R.sub.2 represents OH, SH, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylthio or NZ.sub.1 Z.sub.2 ; R.sub.3 represents H, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylthio, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy, phenyl or benzyl; A represents N and R represents H or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl which can be substituted by phenyl or NZ.sub.1 Z.sub.2 ; B represents phenyl which is coupled to the pyridyl ring and is optionally substituted by one or more groups chosen from halo, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkoxy, CF.sub.3, CH.sub.2 NZ.sub.1 Z.sub.2 or NZ.sub.1 Z.sub.2 ; and Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 represent, independently of each other, H, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6) alkyl, formyl or benzyl, or they form with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached an optionally substituted saturated heterocycle and their salts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1994
    Assignee: Elf Sanofi
    Inventors: Andre Bachy, Laurent Fraisse, Peter Keane, Etienne Mendes, Jean-Claude Vernieres, Jacques Simiand
  • Patent number: 5026711
    Abstract: Compounds represented by the general formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are selected from hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl , phenyl or benzyl or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 form together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached a C.sub.4 -C.sub.8 saturated heterocycle, R.sub.3 is selected from hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, phenyl or C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 phenyl-alkyl, R.sub.4 is selected from hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are selected from hydrogen or halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 or alkoxy, nitro or trifluoromethyl; Z is selected from OH, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, benzyl, C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 aryl with or without a heteroatom, or NR.sub.8 R.sub.9, R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 being selected from hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, phenyl or benzyl; R.sub.10 is selected from hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1991
    Assignee: Sanofi
    Inventors: Etienne Mendes, Jean-Claude Vernieres, Peter E. Keane, Andre Bachy
  • Patent number: 4996213
    Abstract: Compounds represented by the general formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently selected from hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, phenyl or benzyl, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may form together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached a C.sub.4 -C.sub.8 saturated heterocycle, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently selected from hydrogen or C hd 1-C.sub.6 alkyl, R.sub.5 is selected from hydrogen or halogen, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C hd 4 alkoxy, nitro or trifluoromethyl, n is 1, 2 or 3, and one of the symbols A, B, C or D represents N and the others represent CH, as well as the N-oxids and the the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts and their salts with bases. The compounds have nervous system affecting properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1991
    Assignee: SANOFI
    Inventors: Etienne Mendes, Jean-Claude Vernieres, Jacques Simiaud, Peter E. Keane
  • Patent number: 4835163
    Abstract: The present invention concerns new derivatives of 4-oxo-1,4-dihydro-quinoline 3-carboxamide, answering to the following general formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 represents a linear or branched lower alkyl radical, containing from 1 to 5 carbon atoms; an alkenyl or alkynyl radical containing from 2 to 5 carbon atoms; or a cycloalkyl radical containing from 3 to 5 carbon atoms,R.sub.2 represents an alkyl radical containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, n is equal to 1 or 2,X represents a hydrogen, a halogen, a lower alkoxy or alkyl group.The invention also concerns their application as medicaments and the compositions containing them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1989
    Assignee: Sanofi
    Inventors: Jean-Claude Verniere, Jacques Simiand, Peter E. Keane
  • Patent number: 4788188
    Abstract: The present invention relates to new quinolylglycinamide derivatives corresponding to the following general formula: ##STR1## The invention also relates to a process for preparing these compounds and their therapeutic application as a psychotropic agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1988
    Assignee: Sanofi (S.A.)
    Inventors: Jean-Claude Vernieres, Etienne Mendes, Michel Morre, Peter Keane, Jacques Simiand
  • Patent number: 4283420
    Abstract: The chemical compounds of the invention are useful as the active compound in drugs because of their anticonvulsant and/or antianoxic activity. They have the general formula ##STR1## wherein Z is a hydroxyl group; a group--OM wherein M is an alkali metal atom or an equivalent atom fraction of an alkaline-earth metal or an amino group such as --NH.sub.2, and R is a linear or branched alkyl group containing from 1 to 9 carbon atoms, and optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms; a linear or branched alkenyl or alkynyl, alkoxyalkyl, or acylalkyl group containing from 2 to 9 carbon atoms and optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms; an aryl or arylalkyl or aryloxyalkyl group comprising at least one aromatic radical and an alkyl chain having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1981
    Assignee: Labaz
    Inventors: Charles Pigerol, Jean-Claude Vernieres, Pierre Eymard, Jacques Simiand, Madeleine Broll, Jean-Yves Lacolle
  • Patent number: 4223041
    Abstract: Urea derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which are the same or different, each represent a straight- or branched-chain alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl radical having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, which are the same or different, each represent a hydrogen atom or a straight- or branched-chain alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl radical having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 being such that:(a) only one of these radicals can represent an alkenyl or alkynyl group having an unsaturated bond in the .alpha.,.beta.-position with respect to the methylurea radical, in this case, each of the other two substituents represents an alkyl radical,(b) the sum of their carbon atoms is never inferior to 4.They are useful as anxiolytic and antiagressive agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1980
    Assignee: Labaz
    Inventors: Charles Pigerol, Pierre Eymard, Jean-Claude Vernieres, Madeleine Combet epse Broll, Jean-Yves Lacolle
  • Patent number: 4201725
    Abstract: Methylamine derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 each represent a hydrogen atom or a straight- or branched-chain alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl radical containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 represents a straight- or branched-chain alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl radical containing from 2 to 7 carbon atoms with the proviso that when R.sub.2 represents an alkenyl radical of the formula CH.dbd.CH--R.sub.6 or an alkynyl radical of the formula C.tbd.C--R.sub.6, in which R.sub.6 represents a hydrogen atom or a straight- or branched-chain alkyl radical of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 each represent an atom of hydrogen or an alkyl radical, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, which are the same or different, each respresent a hydrogen atom, a straight- or branched-chain alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl radical containing from 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an .omega.-hydroxyalkyl radical containing from 2 to 5 carbon atoms or R.sub.4 and R.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1980
    Assignee: Labaz
    Inventors: Charles Pigerol, Pierre Eymard, Jean-Claude Vernieres, Jean-Pierre Werbenec, Madeleine C. Epse Broll
  • Patent number: 4057644
    Abstract: Methylamine derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 each represent a hydrogen atom or a straight- or branched-chain alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl radical containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 represents a straight- or branched-chain alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl radical containing from 2 to 7 carbon atoms with the proviso that when R.sub.2 represents an alkenyl radical of the formula CH.dbd.CH--R.sub.6 or an alkynyl radical of the formula C.tbd.C--R.sub.6, in which R.sub.6 represents a hydrogen atom or a straight- or branched-chain alkyl radical of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 each represent an atom of hydrogen or an alkyl radical, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, which are the same or different, each represent a hydrogen atom, a straight- or branched-chain alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl radical containing from 1 to 5 carbon atoms or an .omega.-hydroxyalkyl radical containing from 2 to 5 carbon atoms or R.sub.4 and R.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1976
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1977
    Assignee: Labaz
    Inventors: Charles Pigerol, Pierre Eymard, Jean-Claude Vernieres, Jean-Pierre Werbenec, Madeleine Broll
  • Patent number: 4048334
    Abstract: Methylamine derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 each represent a hydrogen atom or a straight- or branched-chain alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl radical containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 represents a straight- or branched-chain alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl radical containing from 2 to 7 carbon atoms with the proviso that when R.sub.2 represents an alkenyl radical of the formula CH.tbd.CH--R.sub.4 or an alkynyl radical of the formula C=C--R.sub.4, in which R.sub.4 represents a hydrogen atom or a straight- or branched-chain alkyl radical of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 each represent an atom of hydrogen or an alkyl radical, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 being such that no compound of formula I possesses more than 13 carbon atoms.They are useful for treating Parkinson's disease and for correcting extra-pyramidal disturbances provoked by neuroleptics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1975
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1977
    Assignee: Labaz
    Inventors: Charles Pigerol, Pierre Eymard, Jean-Claude Vernieres, Jean-Pierre Werbenec
  • Patent number: 4026925
    Abstract: Methylamine derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 each represent a hydrogen atom or a straight- or branched-chain alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl radical containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 represents a straight- or branched-chain alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl radical containing from 2 to 7 carbon atoms with the proviso that when R.sub.2 represents an alkenyl radical of the formula CH=CH--R.sub.4 or an alkynyl radical of the formula C.tbd.C--R.sub.4, in which R.sub.4 represents a hydrogen atom or a straight- or branched-chain alkyl radical of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 each represent an atom of hydrogen or an alkyl radical, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 being such that no compound of formula I possesses more than 13 carbon atoms.They are useful for treating Parkinson's disease and for correcting extra-pyramidal disturbances provoked by neuroleptics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1977
    Assignee: Labaz
    Inventors: Charles Pigerol, Pierre Eymard, Jean-Claude Vernieres, Jean-Pierre Werbenec