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: 4952593
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel 5-R.sub.n -(Het)-2,4-di alkyl-3H-1,2,4-triazole-3-thiones, to the intermediates and processes for their preparation, and to their use as antidepressants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1990
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Kane, Francis P. Miller
  • Patent number: 4946856
    Abstract: This invention relates to 5-phenyl-3H-1,2,4-triazol-3-ones and to their use as anticonvulsants for treatment of seizure disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1990
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Kane, Francis P. Miller
  • Patent number: 4912095
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel 5-(R.sub.n -phenyl)-2,4-dialkyl-3H-1,2,4-triazole-3-thiones and to their use as antidepressants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 27, 1990
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Kane, Francis P. Miller
  • Patent number: 4908372
    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 X is 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; or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 13, 1990
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Albert A. Carr, Hsien C. Cheng, John M. Kane
  • Patent number: 4900743
    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: December 4, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1990
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Kane, Francis P. Miller
  • Patent number: 4775689
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel 5-(naphthyl)-2,4-dialkyl-3H-1,2,4-triazole-3-thiones and to their use as antidepressants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1988
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Kane, Francis P. Miller
  • Patent number: 4775688
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel 5-aryl-2,4-dialkyl-3H-1,2,4-triazole-3-thiones, to the intermediates and processes for their preparation, and to their use as antidepressants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1988
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Kane, Francis P. Miller
  • Patent number: 4483988
    Abstract: Novel analgesic and antipsychotic agents having the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is hydrogen, hydroxy or halogen and R.sub.4 is hydrogen or, R.sub.1 and R.sub.4 are both hydroxy; Z is hydrogen or straight chain lower alkyl having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and X is methylene, carbonyl, hydroxymethylene, thio, sulfinyl or sulfonyl, or Z and X, taken together, are methylidenyl, with the proviso that when X is sulfonyl or sulfinyl, Z is other than hydrogen; R.sub.5 is hydrogen or halogen, and R.sub.2 is H, a straight or branched lower alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, the group ##STR2## or the group ##STR3## wherein R.sub.3 is hydroxy, amino, alkylamino or dialkylamino wherein the alkyl moiety is straight or branched and has from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, diastereomers, enantiomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1984
    Assignee: Richardson Merrell Inc.
    Inventors: Albert A. Carr, Robert A. Farr, John M. Kane
  • Patent number: 4435571
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R' is hydrogen, straight or branched chain lower alkyl having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms or benzyl, Z is hydrogen or straight chain lower alkyl having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, Y is hydrogen or a nitrogen blocking group selected from the group consisting of tertiary alkoxycarbonyl, benzyloxycarbonyl, cycloalkoxycarbonyl and vinyloxycarbonyl, R.sub.c is hydrogen, halogen or benzyloxy and R.sub.d is hydrogen, or R.sub.c and R.sub.d are benzyloxy; or an individual diastereomer thereof. Said compounds having use as intermediates in the production of enkephalin derivatives which in turn are used as analgesic and antipsychotic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1984
    Assignee: Richardson Merrell Inc.
    Inventors: Albert A. Carr, Robert A. Farr, John M. Kane
  • Patent number: 4358457
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is H or C.sub.1-5 straight or branched chain alkyl; R.sub.1 is H, C.sub.1-10 straight or branched chain alkyl, allyl or phenyl; and R.sub.2 is phenyl or phenyl substituted with F, Cl, C.sub.1-5 straight or branched chain alkyl, di-F, di-Cl or di-Br; and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof; are useful as muscle relaxants, anticonvulsants and analgesics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1982
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Winton D. Jones, John M. Kane, Francis P. Miller
  • Patent number: 4341698
    Abstract: Novel analgesic and antipsychotic agents having the formula ##STR1## wherein Q is ##STR2## in which R.sub.1 is hydrogen, hydroxy or halogen and R.sub.4 is hydrogen or, R.sub.1 and R.sub.4 are both hydroxy; Z is hydrogen or straight chain lower alkyl having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and X is methylene, carbonyl, hydroxymethylene, thio, sulfinyl or sulfonyl, or Z and X, taken together, are methylidenyl, with the proviso that when X is sulfonyl or sulfinyl, Z is other than hydrogen; R.sub.5 is hydrogen or halogen, and R.sub.2 is H, a straight or branched lower alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, the group ##STR3## or the group ##STR4## wherein R.sub.3 is hydroxy, amino, alkylamino or dialkylamino wherein the alkyl moiety is straight or branched and has from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, diastereomers, enantiomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1982
    Assignee: Richardson-Merrell Inc.
    Inventors: Albert A. Carr, Robert A. Farr, John M. Kane