Patents by Inventor John M. Kane

John M. Kane 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: 5561144
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new 5HT.sub.2 antagonist, (+)-.alpha.-(2,3-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-[2-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl]-4-piperidine methanol, and its use in the treatment of a number of disease states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1996
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Albert A. Carr, John M. Kane, David A. Hay, Christopher J. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 5541200
    Abstract: Piperidinyl thiacyclic derivatives ##STR1## wherein X, Y, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, and R.sub.4 are defined in the specification. useful in the treatment of allergic diseases and diseases responding to antagonism of 5HT.sub.2 receptors, pharmaceutical compositions and a methods of treatment using these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Albert A. Carr, John M. Kane, George D. Maynard, Hsien C. Cheng, Mark W. Dudley
  • Patent number: 5476861
    Abstract: Piperidinyl thiacyclic derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein X, Y, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are defined in the specification, are useful in the treatment of allergic diseases and diseases responding to antagonism of 5HT.sub.2 receptors. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment using these compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuricals Inc.
    Inventors: Albert A. Carr, John M. Kane, George D. Maynard, Hsien C. Cheng, Mark W. Dudley
  • Patent number: 5436252
    Abstract: This invention relates to neuroprotective 5-aryl-3H-1,2,4-triazol-3-ones and to their use in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders such as cerebral ischemia, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Huntington's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1995
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Sorensen, John M. Kane, Francis P. Miller
  • Patent number: 5380731
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new class of piperidinyl benzimidazoles that are useful in the treatment of allergic disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1995
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Albert A. Carr, John M. Kane, Hsien C. Cheng
  • Patent number: 5371093
    Abstract: Piperidinyl thiacyclic derivatives ##STR1## wherein X, Y, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, and R.sub.4 are defined in the specification. useful in the treatment of allergic diseases and diseases responding to antagonism of 5HT.sub.2 receptors, pharmaceutical compositions and a methods of treatment using these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1994
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Albert A. Carr, George D. Maynard, John M. Kane, Hsien C. Cheng, Mark W. Dudley
  • Patent number: 5260450
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel sulfone and sulfoxide derivatives of 3-aryl-5-alkylthio-4H-1,2,4-triazoles and to the use of 3-aryl-5-alkylthio-, alkylsulfinyl- and alkylsulfonyl-4H-1,2,4-triazoles in the treatment of patients suffering from convulsant seizures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1993
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Kane, Francis P. Miller
  • Patent number: 5198433
    Abstract: Applicants have discovered that certain previously known lactamimide derivatives possess, as a class, valuable calcium channel blocking activity. By virtue of this calcium antagonism activity the compounds are antihypertensives and will have other activities associated with calcium antagonists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Palfreyman, Norbert L. Wiech, Hsien C. Cheng, John M. Kane
  • Patent number: 5182399
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new class of piperidinyl benzimidazole antihistamines which can be described by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein Y is represented by CO or CHOH; m is an integer from 1 to 2; R is represented by C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy and hydrogen; X is represented by hydrogen, COOR.sub.2, in which R.sub.2 is represented by a C.sub.1-4 alkyl, or an alkylene phenyl radical of the formula: ##STR2## wherein T is represented by CHOH, CO, O, or a direct bond; R.sub.1 is represented by C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy, 2,2-dimethyl ethanoic acid and hydrogen; n is an integer from 1 to 5; and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1993
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Kane
  • Patent number: 5158968
    Abstract: This invention relates to the use of 3-aryl-5-alkylthio-4H-1,2,4-triazoles and the corresponding alkylsulfinyl- and alkylsulfonyl-4H-1,2,4-triazoles in the treatment of patients suffering from chronic hyperreflexia due to spinal trauma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1992
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Kehne, John M. Kane, Francis P. Miller
  • Patent number: 5158945
    Abstract: Applicants have discovered that certain previously known lactamimide derivatives possess, as a class, valuable calcium channel blocking activity. By virtue of this calcium antagonism activity the compounds are antihypertensives and will have other activities associated with calcium antagonists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1992
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Palfreyman, Hsien C. Cheng, Norbert L. Wiech, John M. Kane
  • Patent number: 5143933
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel sulfone and sulfoxide derivatives of 3-aryl-5-alkylthio-4H-1,2,4-triazoles and to the use of 3-aryl-5-alkylthio-, alkylsulfinyl- and alkylsulfonyl-4H-1,2,4-triazoles in the treatment of patients suffering from convulsant seizures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1992
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Kane, Francis P. Miller
  • Patent number: 5134149
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new 5HT.sub.2 antagonist, (+)-.alpha.-(2,3-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-[2-(4-fluorophenyl)ethyl]-4-piperidine methanol, and its use in the treatment of a number of disease states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1992
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Albert A. Carr, John M. Kane, David A. Hay, Christopher J. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 5128337
    Abstract: Applicants have discovered that certain previously known lactamimide derivatives possess, as a class, valuable calcium channel blocking activity. By virtue of this calcium antagonism activity the compounds are antihypertensives and will have other activities associated with calcium antagonists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1992
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Palfreyman, Norbert L. Wiech, Hsien C. Cheng, John M. Kane
  • Patent number: 5106845
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new class of cyclic guanidines of the formula: ##STR1## in which Q is represented by a substituent selected from the group consisting of (CH.sub.2).sub.n in which n is an integer from 2-10, ##STR2## A is a substituent selected from the group consisting of --NH--(CH.sub.2).sub.m in which m is an integer from 0-5, a piperidino substituent, or a piperazino substituent; both Ar and Ar.sub.1 are each independently represented by a phenyl ring, each of which may be optionally substituted with up to 3 substituents, each selected from the group consisting of halogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, and trifluoromethyl; and R is represented by either hydrogen or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl; R.sub.1 is represented by hydrogen or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl; the optional isomers and tautomers thereof; and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, and their use as calcium antagonists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1992
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Albert A. Carr, Hsien C. Cheng, John M. Kane
  • Patent number: 5082837
    Abstract: Applicants have discovered that certain previously known lactamimide derivatives possess, as a class, valuable calcium channel blocking activity. By virtue of this calcium antagonism activity the compounds are antihypertensives and will have other activites associated with calcium antagonists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1992
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals
    Inventors: Michael G. Palfreyman, Norbert L. Wiech, Hsien C. Cheng, John M. Kane
  • Patent number: 5064840
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new class of therapeutic agent which are useful as anti-psychotic agents and as analgesics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1991
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals
    Inventors: Albert A. Carr, Francis P. Miller, John M. Kane
  • Patent number: 5010072
    Abstract: Applicants have discovered that certain previously known lactamimide derivatives possess, as a class, valuable calcium channel blocking activity. By virtue of this calcium antagonism activity the compounds are antihypertensives and will have other activities associated with calcium antagonists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1991
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Michael G. Palfreyman, Norbert L. Wiech, Hsien C. Cheng, John M. Kane
  • Patent number: 4981863
    Abstract: This invention relates to derivatives of 3-aryl-5-alkylthio-4H-1,2,4-triazoles, to their pharmacological properties and to their use as muscle relaxants, spasmolytics, anticonvulsants and anxiolytics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1991
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals
    Inventors: John M. Kane, Francis P. Miller
  • Patent number: 4966909
    Abstract: The invention relates to 4-benzyl-5-phenyl-1,2,4-dihydro-3H-1,2,4-triazol-3-ones and to their use as anticonvulsants for treatment of seizure disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1990
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals
    Inventors: John M. Kane, Francis P. Miller