Patents by Inventor John W. A. Findlay

John W. A. Findlay 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: 4757074
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## or salts, esters or amide derivatives thereof, wherein R.sub.1 is --CO.sub.2 H, --CH.dbd.CH--CO.sub.2 H, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n CO.sub.2 H, or --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.n CO.sub.2 H (n=1 to 4); R.sub.2 is C.sub.1.varies. alkyl or benzyl which is optionally substituted by a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group or groups; R.sub.3 is C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or halogen. Also provided are pharmaceutical formulations containing the compounds of the formula (I) and methods for the preparation of the compounds. The above mentioned compounds have antihistaminic activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1988
    Assignee: Burroughs Wellcome Co.
    Inventors: Geoffrey G. Coker, John W. A. Findlay
  • Patent number: 4690933
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## or salts, esters, or amides or other protected forms thereof; wherein R.sub.1 is a C.sub.1-7 bivalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group or a single bond;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are the same or different and are each hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or taken together with the nitrogen comprise a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring having four to six ring members;X is --N.dbd. or --CH.dbd.;A and B each represent hydrogen atoms or --CA--CB-- represents --C.dbd.C--; and D is an acidic group other than a carboxylic acid group.Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions of compounds of the formula (I), methods for the preparation of the compounds and intermediates in their preparation.The compounds of the formula (I) have antihistamic activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1987
    Assignee: Burroughs Wellcome Co.
    Inventors: Geoffrey G. Coker, John W. A. Findlay
  • Patent number: 4657918
    Abstract: This disclosure describes compounds of Formula I. ##STR1## (including their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters) which have potent antihistamine activity which are substantially free from sedative effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1987
    Assignee: Burroughs Wellcome Co.
    Inventors: John W. A. Findlay, Geoffrey G. Coker
  • Patent number: 4650807
    Abstract: This disclosure describes a compound of Formula I ##STR1## (including its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters) which has potent antihistamine activity which is substantially free from sedative effects and which has little or no anticholinergic effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1987
    Assignee: Burroughs Wellcome Co.
    Inventors: John W. A. Findlay, Geoffrey G. Coker
  • Patent number: 4639459
    Abstract: This disclosure describes a compound of Formula 1 ##STR1## (including its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters) which has potent antihistamine activity which is substantially free from sedative effects and which has little or no anticholinergic effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1987
    Assignee: Burroughs Wellcome Co.
    Inventors: John W. A. Findlay, Geoffrey G. Coker
  • Patent number: 4634699
    Abstract: The compound 2-[10-(2-Dimethylaminopropyl)-2-phenothiazinyl]-2-methylpropionic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compound and salt are useful as antihistamines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1987
    Assignee: Burroughs Wellcome Co.
    Inventors: John D. McDermed, John W. A. Findlay, Geoffrey G. Coker
  • Patent number: 4621094
    Abstract: This disclosure describes compounds of formula I. ##STR1## wherein X is Cl or Br (including their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters) which have potent antihistamine activity and which are substantially free from sedative effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1986
    Inventors: John W. A. Findlay, Geoffrey G. Coker
  • Patent number: 4610995
    Abstract: The invention provides a compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## or a salt, ester or amide thereof; wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl and R.sub.2 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl substituted by a group R.sub.3 CO.sub.2 H or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together with the nitrogen comprise a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring having four to six ring members substituted by a group R.sub.3 CO.sub.2 H, wherein R.sub.3 is a C.sub.1-7 aliphatic hydrocarbon group or a single bond;R.sub.4 is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, cyano, C.sub.1-4 acyloxy, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or C.sub.1-4 alkyl optionally substituted by one to three halogen atoms;X is --N.dbd. or --CH.dbd.; andA and B each represent hydrogen atoms or --CA--CB-- represents --C.dbd.C--.The invention also provides a method for the preparation of compounds of the formula (I), novel chemical intermediates in their preparation and pharmaceutical formulations. Compounds of the formula (I) have antihistaminic activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1986
    Inventors: Geoffrey G. Coker, John W. A. Findlay
  • Patent number: 4590199
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## or a salt, ester or amide thereof; wherein R.sub.1 is --COOH, --CH.dbd.CH--COOH, --CH.sub.2 COOH, or (CH.sub.2).sub.2 COOH. R.sub.2 is alkoxy (1-4 carbons), alkyl (1-4 carbons), hydrogen, or halogen. R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 may be the same or different and can be hydrogen, or lower alkyl(1-4 carbons) or NR.sub.3 R.sub.4 is pyrrolidino.Also disclosed are methods for the preparation of the above compounds and pharmaceutical formulations containing them.The above compounds have antihistaminic activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1986
    Inventors: Geoffrey G. Coker, John W. A. Findlay
  • Patent number: 4584382
    Abstract: This disclosure describes a compound of Formula I ##STR1## (including its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters) which has potent antihistamine activity which is substantially free from sedative effects and which has little or no anticholinergic effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1986
    Inventors: John W. A. Findlay, Geoffrey G. Coker
  • Patent number: 4564685
    Abstract: This disclosure describes compounds of Formula I. ##STR1## (including their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters) which have potent antihistamine activity which are substantially free from sedative effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1986
    Inventors: John W. A. Findlay, Geoffrey G. Coker
  • Patent number: 4562258
    Abstract: This disclosure describes compounds of Formula I. ##STR1## (including their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters) which have potent antihistamine activity which are substantially free from sedative effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1985
    Inventors: John W. A. Findlay, Geoffrey G. Coker
  • Patent number: 4501893
    Abstract: This disclosure describes a compound of Formula I ##STR1## (including its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters) which has potent antihistamine activity which is substantially free from sedative effects and which has little or no anticholinergic effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1985
    Inventors: John W. A. Findlay, Geoffrey G. Coker
  • Patent number: 4356165
    Abstract: A radioimmunoassay proceedure has been discovered for bupropion [(.+-.)-2-t-butylamino-3-chloropropiophenone], an antidepressant compound, in biological fluids. Novel compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein either R.sub.2 is oxygen and R.sub.1 is (CH.sub.2).sub.n --O--(CO).sub.m --(CH.sub.2).sub.p --COOH where n is an integer from 0 to 5, m is 0 or 1, and p is an integer from 1 to 4; or R.sub.1 is hydrogen and R.sub.2 is N--O--(CH.sub.2).sub.q --COOH where Q is an integer from 1 to 3, and novel methods of making them and novel intermediates useful therein are disclosed. Novel immunogens for raising bupropion specific antisera, and novel methods of making them are disclosed comprising conjugates of the novel compounds and suitable carrier material. The drug is added to the antisera together with novel radiolabeled competitor of formula ##STR2## wherein R' is a suitable radioisotope as described above and R.sub.3 is hydrogen, R.sub.4 is Cl, and R.sub.5 is oxygen, orR' is hydrogen and either(a) R.sub.3 is H and R.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1982
    Assignee: Burroughs Wellcome Co.
    Inventors: John W. A. Findlay, Robert F. Butz, Richard M. Welch
  • Patent number: 4355179
    Abstract: A radioimmunoassay procedure has been discovered for bupropion [(.+-.)-2-t-butylamino-3-chloropropiophenone], an antidepressant compound, in biological fluids. Novel compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein either R.sub.2 is oxygen and R.sub.1 is (CH.sub.2).sub.n --O--(CO).sub.m --(CH.sub.2).sub.p --COOH where n is an integer from 0 to 5, m is 0 or 1, and p is an integer from 1 to 4; or R.sub.1 is hydrogen and R.sub.2 is N--O--(CH.sub.2).sub.q --COOH where q is an integer from 1 to 3, and novel methods of making them and novel intermediates useful therein are disclosed. Novel immunogens for raising bupropion specific antisera, and novel methods of making them are disclosed comprising conjugates of the novel compounds and suitable carrier material. The drug is added to the antisera together with novel radiolabeled competitor of formula ##STR2## wherein R' is a suitable radioisotope as described above and R.sub.3 is hydrogen, R.sub.4 is Cl, and R.sub.5 is oxygen, orR' is hydrogen and either(a) R.sub.3 is H and R.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1982
    Assignee: Burroughs Wellcome Co.
    Inventors: John W. A. Findlay, Robert F. Butz, Richard M. Welch
  • Patent number: 4347178
    Abstract: A radioimmunoassay procedure has been discovered for bupropion [(.+-.)-2-t-butylamino-3-chloropropiophenone], an antidepressant compound, in biological fluids. Novel compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein either R.sub.2 is oxygen and R.sub.1 is (CH.sub.2).sub.n -O-(CO).sub.m -(CH.sub.2).sub.p -COOH where n is an integer from 0 to 5, m is 0 or 1, and p is an integer from 1 to 4; or R.sub.1 is hydrogen and R.sub.2 is N-O-(CH.sub.2).sub.q -COOH where q is an integer from 1 to 3, and novel methods of making them and novel intermediates useful therein are disclosed. Novel immunogens for raising bupropion specific antisera, and novel methods of making them are disclosed comprising conjugates of the novel compounds and suitable carrier material. The drug is added to the antisera together with novel radiolabeled competitor of formula ##STR2## wherein R' is a suitable radioisotope as described above and R.sub.3 is hydrogen, R.sub.4 is Cl, and R.sub.5 is oxygen, or R' is hydrogen and either(a) R.sub.3 is H and R.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1982
    Assignee: Burroughs Wellcome Co.
    Inventors: John W. A. Findlay, Robert F. Butz, Richard M. Welch