Patents by Inventor John R. Atack

John R. Atack 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).

  • Carbamates related to (-)-physostigmine as cholinergic agents
    Patent number: 4900748
    Abstract: Highly potent analogs of (-)-physostigmine are provided which are potent inhibitors of acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase. These compounds are useful in treatment of glaucoma, Alzheimer's disease, myasthenia gravis, and organophosphate poisoning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1990
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Arnold Brossi, Qian-Sheng Yu, John R. Atack, Stanley I. Rapoport