Patents by Inventor Malcolm W. Moon

Malcolm W. Moon 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: 5436240
    Abstract: Tricyclic nitrogen containing compounds, having central nervous system activity of the following structural formula: ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 are independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl, C.sub.3-10 cycloalkyl, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are joined to form a C.sub.3-7 cyclic amine which can contain additional heteroatoms; X is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, halogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, cyano, carboxamide, carboxyl, or carboalkoxyl; A is SO.sub.2, N, CH, CH.sub.2, CHCH.sub.3, C=O, C=S, C-SCH.sub.3, C=NH, C-NH.sub.2, C-NHCH.sub.3, CNHCOOCH.sub.3, or C-NHCN. B is CH.sub.2, CH, C=O, N, NH or N-CH.sub.3 ; n is 0 or 1; and D is CH, CH.sub.2, C=O, 0, N, NH or N-CH.sub.3. These new compounds are suitable for treating schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, anxiety, depression or as compounds for lowering blood pressure in animal or human hosts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1995
    Assignee: The Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Malcolm W. Moon, Richard F. Heier, Jeanette K. Morris
  • Patent number: 5273975
    Abstract: Tricyclic nitrogen containing compounds, having central nervous system activity of the following structural formula: ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 are independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl, C.sub.3-10 cycloalkyl, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are joined to form a C.sub.3-7 cyclic amine which can contain additional heteroatoms; X is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl halogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, cyano, carboxamide, carboxyl, or carboalkoxyl; A is SO.sub.2, N, CH, CH.sub.2, CHCH.sub.3, C.dbd.O, C.dbd.S, C-SCH.sub.3, C.dbd.NH, C-NH.sub.2, C-NHCH.sub.3, C--NHCOOCH.sub.3, or C--NHCN. B is CH.sub.2, CH, C.dbd.O, N, NH or N--CH.sub.3 ; n is 0 or 1; and D is CH, CH.sub.2, C.dbd.O, O, N, NH or N--CH.sub.3. These new compounds are suitable for treating schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, anxiety, depression or as compounds for lowering blood pressure in animal or human hosts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1993
    Assignee: The Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Malcolm W. Moon, Richard F. Heier, Jeanette K. Morris
  • Patent number: 5225567
    Abstract: Heterocyclic acetylenic amine compounds having the following structural formula ##STR1## where X is ##STR2## having cholinergic agonist or antagonist activity useful in the treatment of mental disorders, extrapyramidal motor disorders, disorders of the parasympathetic nervous system and glaucoma or as analgesics for the treatment of pain. Typical central nervous system disorders for which the subject compounds can be used include cognitive disorders of all ages, including senile dementia, Alzheimer's disease and other related disorders. The compounds are particularly developed to improve mental performance when a mental deficiency is diagnosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1993
    Assignee: The Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Malcolm W. Moon, Richard F. Heier
  • Patent number: 5157124
    Abstract: Heterocyclic acetylenic amine compounds having the following structural formula ##STR1## having cholinergic agonist or antagonist activity useful in the treatment of mental disorders, extrapyramidal motor disorders, disorders of theparasympathetic nervous system and glaucoma or as analgesics for the treatment of pain. Typical central nervous system disorders for which the subject compounds can be used include cognitive disorders of all ages, including senile dementia, Alzheimer's disease and other related disorders. The compounds are particularly developed to improve mental performance when a mental deficiency is diagnosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1992
    Assignee: The Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Malcolm W. Moon, Richard F. Heier
  • Patent number: 5137905
    Abstract: Heterocyclic acetylenic amine compounds having the following structural formula ##STR1## having cholinergic agonist or antagonist activity useful in the treatment of mental disorders, extrapyramidal motor disorders, disorders of the parasympathetic nervous system and glaucoma or as analgesics for the treatment of pain. Typical central nervous system disorders for which the subject compounds can be used include cognitive disorders of all ages, including senile dementia, Alzheimer's disease and other related disorders. The compounds are particularly developed to improve mental performance when a mental deficiency is diagnosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Assignee: The Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Malcolm W. Moon, Richard F. Heier
  • Patent number: 5100909
    Abstract: Acetylenic imidazole compounds having cholinergic agonist or antagonist activity useful in the treatment of mental disorders, extrapyramidal motor disorders, disorders of the parasympathetic nervous system and glaucoma or as analgesics for the treatment of pain. Typical central nervous system disorders for which the subject compounds can be used include cognitive disorders of all ages, including senile dementia, Alzheimer's disease and other related disorders. The compounds are particularly developed to improve mental performance when a mental deficiency is diagnosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1992
    Assignee: The Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Malcolm W. Moon, Richard F. Heier
  • Patent number: 4593098
    Abstract: Piperazinone polypeptides which are useful as analgesics and psychotherapeutic agents as well as processes to produce them are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1980
    Date of Patent: June 3, 1986
    Assignee: The Upjohn Company
    Inventor: Malcolm W. Moon
  • Patent number: 4534897
    Abstract: The compounds of the following formulas ##STR1## where W is hydrogen, benzyloxycarbonyl, or t-butoxycarbonyl useful as intermediates for preparing piperazine, piperazinone, 1,4-diazepine and 1,4-diazepin-2-one polypeptide compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1985
    Assignee: The Upjohn Company
    Inventor: Malcolm W. Moon
  • Patent number: 4251438
    Abstract: Piperazinone polypeptides which are useful as analgesics and psychotherapeutic agents as well as processes to produce them are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1979
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1981
    Assignee: The Upjohn Company
    Inventor: Malcolm W. Moon
  • Patent number: 4199583
    Abstract: Some known 4-amino-6-chloro-5-(H or CH.sub.3)-2-(methylthio or methoxy)pyrimidines have been found to be active against fungi. The compounds are systemically active in plants, that is to say, the compounds are carried by plant juices to sites of infection. Other related compounds that are novel have the same activity and advantage. The compounds are prepared according to well-known methods. A new method and formulations for killing and controlling fungi are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1980
    Assignee: The Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Malcolm W. Moon, Diane M. Rohrstaff
  • Patent number: 4153707
    Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl of from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, inclusive, chlorine or bromine; Y is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, chlorine or bromine and R is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or lower alkyl of from 1 to 3 carbon atoms.The compounds can be applied to seeds, plants, animals, objects, or places for preventing damage due to fungi. General methods for preparing the active compounds, compositions and methods of use are shown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1979
    Assignee: The Upjohn Company
    Inventor: Malcolm W. Moon
  • Patent number: 4115649
    Abstract: The present invention discloses amides and thioamides substituted in the .alpha. or .beta. position with substituted pyrazoles which are useful as herbicides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1978
    Assignee: The Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Malcolm W. Moon, Gabriel Kornis
  • Patent number: 4113956
    Abstract: The present invention discloses amides and thioamides substituted in the .alpha. or .beta. position with substituted pyrazoles which are useful as herbicides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1978
    Assignee: The Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Malcolm W. Moon, Gabriel Kornis
  • Patent number: 4113955
    Abstract: The present invention discloses amides and thioamides substituted in the .alpha. or .beta. position with substituted pyrazoles which are useful as herbicides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1978
    Assignee: The Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Malcolm W. Moon, Gabriel Kornis
  • Patent number: 4111939
    Abstract: The present invention discloses amides and thioamides substituted in the .alpha. or .beta. position with substituted pyrazoles which are useful as herbicides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1978
    Assignee: The Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Malcolm W. Moon, Gabriel Kornis
  • Patent number: 4111941
    Abstract: The present invention discloses amides and thioamides substituted in the .alpha. or .beta. position with substituted pyrazoles which are useful as herbicides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1978
    Assignee: The Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Malcolm W. Moon, Gabriel Kornis
  • Patent number: 4097672
    Abstract: The present invention discloses amides and thioamides substituted in the .alpha. or .beta. position with substituted pyrazoles which are useful as herbicides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1977
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1978
    Assignee: The Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Malcolm W. Moon, Gabriel Kornis
  • Patent number: 4072498
    Abstract: The present invention discloses amides and thioamides substituted in the .alpha. or .beta. position with substituted pyrazoles which are useful as herbicides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1976
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1978
    Assignee: The Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Malcolm W. Moon, Gabriel Kornis
  • Patent number: 4065574
    Abstract: Certain 4-chromones, 4-chromanones, 4-chromone oximes, and 4-chromanone oximes have been found to be active against fungi. These generally well-known compounds can be applied to seeds, plants, animals, objects, or places for preventing damage due to fungi. Specific, recognized active compounds, e.g., 6,8-dichloro-3-methyl-4-chromone oximes and 3-methyl-4-chromanone oximes are shown to be so useful in detail. General methods of preparing the active compounds are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1977
    Assignee: The Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Malcolm W. Moon, John C. Sharp
  • Patent number: 4008217
    Abstract: 1'-Variable-1',1'-dihalo-halobenzeneazomethanes of the structural formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen; alkyl of from 1 to 7 carbon atoms, inclusive; cycloalkyl of from 3 to 7 carbon atoms, inclusive; haloalkyl of from 1 to 7 carbon atoms, inclusive; halocycloalkyl of from 3 to 7 carbon atoms, inclusive; alkoxyalkyl of from 2 to 8 carbon atoms, inclusive; hydroxyalkyl of from 1 to 7 carbon atoms, inclusive; and phenyl optionally having 1, 2, or 3 substituents, e.g., halogen atoms, lower-alkyl or from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, inclusive, halolower-alkyl of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, inclusive, and lower-alkoxy of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, inclusive; the X's are independently bromine, chlorine, or fluorine; m is an integer 0, 1, 2, or 3; and R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and Y are independently halogen, lower-alkyl of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, inclusive; halolower-alkyl of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, inclusive; or lower-alkoxy of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, inclusive; providing however, that at least one R.sub.1 and R.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1975
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1977
    Assignee: The Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Malcolm W. Moon, Victor L. Rizzo