Patents by Inventor Michael Clyde Johnson

Michael Clyde Johnson 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).

  • Pyridyl-and pyrimidyl-heterocyclic compounds inhibiting oxido squalene-cyclase
    Patent number: 6335341
    Abstract: This invention concerns heterocyclic derivatives which are useful in inhibiting oxido-squalene cyclase, processes for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The present invention is also concerned with heterocyclic derivatives capable of inhibiting cholesterol biosynthesis and hence in lowering cholesterol levels in blood plasma. The present invention also relates to methods of using such heterocyclic derivatives in treating or preventing diseases and medical conditions such as hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerosis and other medical conditions associated with elevated cholesterol levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Assignee: Zeneca Limited
    Inventors: Michael Clyde Johnson, Nicholas John Newcombe