Patents by Inventor Joseph J. Petraitis

Joseph J. Petraitis 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).

  • Publication number: 20150011759
    Abstract: The present invention provides a short, safe, inexpensive, commercially scalable process for preparing (R)- or (S)-2-methylpyrrolidine from 2-methylpyrroline, which does not require the isolation of synthetic intermediates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: CEPHALON, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Christie, Joseph J Petraitis
  • Publication number: 20100121055
    Abstract: The present invention provides a short, safe, inexpensive, commercially scalable process for preparing (R)- or (S)-2-methylpyrrolidine from 2-methylpyrroline, which does not require the isolation of synthetic intermediates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: CEPHALON, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Christie, Joseph J. Petraitis
  • Patent number: 5593994
    Abstract: This invention relates to ortho substituted phenyl compounds as inhibitors of prostaglandin synthase, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and to methods of using such compounds as antiinflammatory and antipyretic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1997
    Assignee: The DuPont Merck Pharmaceutical Company
    Inventors: Douglas G. Batt, Donald J. P. Pinto, Michael J. Orwat, Joseph J. Petraitis, William J. Pitts
  • Patent number: 5578609
    Abstract: This invention relates to 2-carbocyclic and 2-heterocyclic quinoline-4-carbocyclic acid compounds, and salts thereof, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and to methods of using such compounds for the treatment and/or prevention of organ transplantation rejection, graft versus host disease, and chronic inflammatory diseases, including but not limited to psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis, in a mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Assignee: The DuPont Merck Pharmaceutical Company
    Inventors: Douglas G. Batt, Joseph J. Petraitis, Susan R. Sherk
  • Patent number: 5523408
    Abstract: This invention relates to 2-carbocyclic and 2-heterocyclic quinoline-4-carbocyclic acid compounds, and salts thereof, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and to methods of using such compounds for the treatment and/or prevention of organ transplantation rejection, graft versus host disease, and chronic inflammatory diseases, including but not limited to psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis, in a mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1996
    Assignee: The Dupont Merck Pharmaceutical Company
    Inventors: Douglas G. Batt, Joseph J. Petraitis, Susan R. Sherk
  • Patent number: 5411977
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted 2, 5-diaryl-4-isothiazolin-3-ones, pharmaceutical preparations containing them, and their use in the treatment of, thrombosis and, especially inflammation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1995
    Assignee: The Dupont Merck Pharmaceutical Company
    Inventors: Joseph J. Petraitis, Susan R. Sherk
  • Patent number: 5290817
    Abstract: The invention relates to benzylindane phospholipase A.sub.2 inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and methods of treating phospholipase A.sub.2 -mediated conditions in mammals by administration of a therapeutically effective amount of such a benzylindane phospholipase A.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1994
    Assignee: The Du Pont Merck Pharmaceutical Co.
    Inventor: Joseph J. Petraitis
  • Patent number: 5280037
    Abstract: (Benzimidazol-1'-ymethyl)phenylacetaldehydes as Topical Anti-inflammatories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 18, 1994
    Assignee: The DuPont Merck Pharmaceutical Company
    Inventor: Joseph J. Petraitis
  • Patent number: 5272169
    Abstract: (Indazol-1'-ymethyl)phenylacetaldehydes as Topical Anti-inflammatories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1993
    Assignee: The DuPont Merck Pharmaceutical Company
    Inventor: Joseph J. Petraitis
  • Patent number: 5244917
    Abstract: This invention relates to substituted naphthofurans as anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic agents, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, processes for their preparation, and their use as anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic agents. The naphthofurans are of the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein: R.sup.1 is CN or COOR.sup.9 ;R.sup.2 and R.sup.8 independently are H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, COR.sup.9 or COR.sup.10 ;R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are independently H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, halogen, phenyl, CF.sub.3 or OR.sup.9 ;R.sup.5 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, or COR.sup.9 ; andR.sup.9 and R.sup.10 are independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, halogen or aryl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1993
    Assignee: The DuPont Merck Pharmaceutical Company
    Inventors: Joseph J. Petraitis, Donald J. P. Pinto
  • Patent number: 5217983
    Abstract: (Indol-1'-ylmethyl)-, (Indazol-1'-ylmethyl)-, (Benzimidazol-1'-ylmethyl)-, and (Benzotriazol-1'-ylmethyl)- phenylacetaldehydes as Topical Antiinflammatories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1993
    Assignee: Du Pont Merck Pharmaceutical Company
    Inventor: Joseph J. Petraitis