Patents by Inventor Kathleen M. Rupprecht

Kathleen M. Rupprecht 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).

  • Anti-inflammatory and analgesic 3-hydroxybenzo[b]thiophene derivatives, compositions, and method of use therefor
    Patent number: 4663344
    Abstract: 3-Hydroxybenzo[b]thiophene derivatives, such as 2-aralkyl, 2-alkyl and 2-alkenyl-3-hydroxybenzo[b]-thiophenes, were prepared by, among other methods, ring closure of 2-(2-carboxy-phenylthio)-.alpha.-substituted acetic acids. These compounds are found to be useful in the treatment of pain, fever, inflammation, arthritic conditions, asthma, allergic disorders, skin diseases, cardiovascular disorders, psoriasis, inflammatory diseases and other prostaglandin and/or leukotriene mediated diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1987
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe L. Durette, Bruce E. Witzel, Kathleen M. Rupprecht, Allan N. Tischler, Timothy F. Gallagher