Patents by Inventor Maurice W. Gittos

Maurice W. Gittos 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: 5955470
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel amide derivatives of certain 2,6-methano-2H-quinolizine-type compounds, to the intermediates and processes for their preparation, to their ability to antagonize the effects of serotonin at the 5HT.sub.3 receptors, and to their end-use application in the treatment of chemotherapeutically-induced nausea and vomiting, as anti-anxiety agents, in the symptomatic treatment of pain associated with migraine, as anti-arrhythmic agents, in the treatment of cognitive disorders, in treating hallucinatory endogenous psychoses of the type manifested in patients suffering from schizophrenia, and mania, in the treatment of glaucoma, for stimulating gastric motility, to combat drug abuse, to treat sleep apnea and to treat irritable bowel syndrome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Maurice W. Gittos
  • Patent number: 5910501
    Abstract: This invention relates to the manufacture of certain esters of hexahydro-8-hydroxy-2,6-methano-2H-quinolizin-3(4H)-one and hexahydro-8-hydroxy-2,6-methano-2H-quinolizines and their use as medicaments in the treatment of cognitive disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1999
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Maurice W. Gittos, Marcel Hibert
  • Patent number: 5508287
    Abstract: This invention relates to 5-chloro-2,3-dihydro-2,2-dimethylbenzofuran-7-carboxylic acid-octahydro-3-hydroxy-2,6-methano-2H-quinolizin-8-yl ester (I), a novel 5-HT.sub.3 -receptor antagonist, its method of preparation, and to its end-use application in the treatment or radio- and chemo-therapeutically-induced nausea and vomiting, in the treatment or pain associated with migraine, in the treatment of cognitive disorders, in treating hallucinatory endogenous psychoses or the type manifested in patients suffering from schizophrenia and mania, for irritable bowel syndrome, and to combat drug abuse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1996
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventor: Maurice W. Gittos
  • Patent number: 5011846
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of esters of hexahydro-8-hydroxy-2,6-methano-2H-quinolizin-3(4H)-one and hexahydro-8-hydroxy-2,6-methano-2H-quinolizines in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of anxiety, psychosis, glaucoma and for the stimulation of gastric motility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1991
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Maurice W. Gittos, Francis P. Miller, Stephen M. Sorensen, John R. Fozard, Paul Moser, Michael G. Palfreyman, Hsien Cheng
  • Patent number: 4994475
    Abstract: Phenyl-3-aminoalkyl-4-methyl-2,6-dioxopiperidines of the Formula I ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 represents methoxy, ethoxy or hydroxy,R.sub.2 represents methoxy, ethoxy, hydroxy or hydrogen;each R.sub.3 independently represents methyl or ethyl;R.sub.4 represents hydrogen or methyl;R.sub.5 represents hydrogen or methyl; andn represents 2 or 3, and a pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salt thereof (a) have anxiolytic activity, (b) antagonize the anxiogenic activity of benzodiazepine inverse agonists, (c) reduce chronic abnormally high brain levels of serotonin or its metabolite 5-hydroxy-indoleacetic acid and (d) have antibacterial and antiviral activity. These activities are believed to be related to a reduction in serotonin turnover caused by blocking the depolarisation activation of tryptophan hydroxylase. Novel compositions comprise the compounds with a benzodiazepine agonist or benzodiazepine inverse agonist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1991
    Assignee: National Research Development Corporation
    Inventor: Maurice W. Gittos
  • Patent number: 4954500
    Abstract: This invention relates to aromatic 2-aminoalkyl derivatives of 1,2-benzoisothiazol-3(2H)one-1,1-dioxides, processes for the preparation of same, and to their use as anxiolytic and antihypertensive agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1990
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Marcel Hibert, Maurice W. Gittos
  • Patent number: 4920118
    Abstract: This invention relates to aromatic 2-aminoalkyl derivatives of 1,2-benzoisothiazol-3(2H)one-1,1-dioxides, processes for the preparation of same, and to their use as anxiolytic and antihypertensive agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1990
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Marcel Hilbert, Maurice W. Gittos
  • Patent number: 4918084
    Abstract: Phenyl-3-aminoalkyl-4-methyl-2,6-dioxopiperidines of the Formula I ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 represents methoxy, ethoxy or hydroxy,R.sub.2 represents methoxy, ethoxy, hydroxy or hydrogen;each R.sub.3 independently represents methyl or ethyl;R.sub.4 represents hydrogen or methyl;R.sub.5 represents hydrogen or methyl; andn represents 2 or 3,and a pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salt thereof (a) have anxiolytic activity, (b) antagonize the anxiogenic activity of benzodiazepine inverse agonists, (c) reduce chronic abnormally high brain levels of serotonin or its metabolite 5-hydroxy-indoleacetic acid and (d) have antibacterial and antiviral activity. These activities are believed to be related to a reduction in serotonin turnover caused by blocking the depolarization activation of tryptophan hydroxylase. Novel compositions comprise the compounds with a benzodiazepine agonist or benzodiazepine inverse agonist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1990
    Assignee: National Research Development Corporation
    Inventor: Maurice W. Gittos
  • Patent number: 4906755
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a group of esters of hexahydro-8-hydroxy-2,6-methano-2H-quinolizin-3(3H)-ones and related compounds. The compounds are prepared from the appropriate carboxylic acids and alcohols by standard procedures or, where steric factors are significant, a new process which makes use of heavy metal salts of super acids can be used. The compounds involved are useful in the treatment of migraine and similar disorders and in cytotoxic drug-induced vomiting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1990
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventor: Maurice W. Gittos
  • Patent number: 4857526
    Abstract: This invention relates to aromatic 2-aminoalkyl derivatives of 1,2-benzoisothiazol-3(2H)one-1,1-dioxides, processes for the preparation of same, and to their use as anxiolytic and antihypertensive agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1989
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Marcel Hibert, Maurice W. Gittos
  • Patent number: 4835151
    Abstract: Phenyl-3-aminoalkyl-4-methyl-2,6-dioxopiperidines of the Formula I ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 represents methoxy, ethoxy or hydroxy,R.sub.2 represents methoxy, ethoxy, hydroxy or hydrogen;each R.sub.3 independently represents methyl or ethyl;R.sub.4 represents hydrogen or methyl;R.sub.5 represents hydrogen or methyl; andn represents 2 or 3,and a pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salt thereof (a) have anxiolytic activity, (b) antagonize the anxiogenic activity of benzodiazepine inverse agonists, (c) reduce chronic abnormally high brain levels of serotonin or its metabolite 5-hydroxy-indoleacetic acid and (d) have antibacterial and antiviral activity. These activities are believed to be related to a reduction in serotonin turnover caused by blocking the depolarization activation of tryptophan hydroxylase. Novel compositions comprise the compounds with a benzodiazepine agonist or benzodiazepine inverse agonist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1989
    Assignee: National Research Development Corporation
    Inventor: Maurice W. Gittos
  • Patent number: 4789676
    Abstract: This invention relates to aromatic 2-aminoalkyl derivatives of 1,2-benzoisothiazol-3(2H)one-1,1-dioxides, processes for the preparation of same, and to their use as anxiolytic and antihypertensive agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1988
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Marcel Hibert, Maurice W. Gittos
  • Patent number: 4748182
    Abstract: This invention relates to aromatic 2-aminoalkyl derivatives of 1,2-benzoisothiazol-3(2H)one-1,1-dioxides, processes for the preparation of same, and to their use as anxiolytic and antihypertensive agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1988
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Marcel Hibert, Maurice W. Gittos
  • Patent number: 4738973
    Abstract: Phenyl-3-aminoalkyl-4-methyl-2,6-dioxopiperidines of the Formula I ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 represents methoxy, ethoxy or hydroxy,R.sub.2 represents methoxy, ethoxy, hydroxy or hydrogen;each R.sub.3 independently represents methyl or ethyl;R.sub.4 represents hydrogen or methyl;R.sub.5 represents hydrogen or methyl; andn represents 2 or 3,and a pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salt thereof (a) have anxiolytic activity, (b) antagonize the anxiogenic activity of benzodiazepine inverse agonists, (c) reduce chronic abnormally high brain levels of serotonin or its metabolite 5-hydroxy-indoleacetic acid and (d) have antibacterial and antiviral activity. These activities are believed to be related to a reduction in serotonin turnover caused by blocking the depolarization activation of tryptophan hydroxylase. Novel compositions comprise the compounds with a benzodiazepine agonist or benzodiazepine inverse agonist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1988
    Assignee: National Research Development Corporation
    Inventor: Maurice W. Gittos
  • Patent number: 4704389
    Abstract: This invention relates to aromatic .omega.-alkylimino-tetrahydro-6H-1,3-thiazine-6-one derivatives, to a process for the preparation of same, and to their use as anxiolytic and antihypertensive agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1987
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Maurice W. Gittos, Marcel Hibert
  • Patent number: 4696927
    Abstract: This invention relates to 4-(2-pyrimidinyl)-1-piperazinyl heterocyclic carbonyl derivatives, to a process for their preparation, and to their use as anxiolytic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1987
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Maurice W. Gittos, Marcel Hibert
  • Patent number: 4612312
    Abstract: Glutarimide derivatives of the formula which are useful antihypertensive and antianxiety agents ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each independently represent hydrogen, a 1 to 4 carbon alkyl, a 1 to 4 carbon alkoxy, halogen, nitro, hydroxy, SO.sub.3 H, SO.sub.2 NH.sub.2, and when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are taken together, form a fused phenyl group at the 1,2- or 3,4- positions, with the proviso that when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are identical they each represent a hydrogen, a 1 to 4 carbon alkyl, a 1 to 4 carbon alkoxy, hydroxy or a halogen group; A and B independently represent an oxo, a thio or an imino group having the formula --N(R.sub.6)-- wherein the R.sub.6 group is hydrogen or a 1 to 4 carbon alkyl group; R.sub.3 is a hydrogen, a 1 to 4 carbon alkyl or hydroxyethyl group; n is an integer of from 2 to 5; and R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 represent methyl groups or when taken together form a cyclopentane or cyclohexane ring; its enantiomers; and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1986
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Marcel Hibert, Maurice W. Gittos
  • Patent number: 4585866
    Abstract: Migraine is treated with a tropyl benzoate derivative of the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or halogen;R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or halogen; andR.sub.3 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or halogen, provided that R.sub.3 is hydrogen when R.sub.2 is hydrogen, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Additionally, some novel tropyl benzoate derivatives are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1986
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Fozard, Maurice W. Gittos
  • Patent number: 4563465
    Abstract: Migraine is treated with a tropyl benzoate derivative of the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or halogen;R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or halogen; andR.sub.3 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or halogen, provided that R.sub.3 is hydrogen when R.sub.2 is hydrogen, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Additionally, some novel tropyl benzoate derivatives are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1986
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Fozard, Maurice W. Gittos
  • Patent number: 4529733
    Abstract: Novel 1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives have the following general Formula: ##STR1## and are calcium antagonists, useful for treating cardiovascular diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1985
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Maurice W. Gittos, Michael Spedding