Patents by Inventor Niall S. Doherty

Niall S. Doherty 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).

  • Method of promoting nail growth using thyromimetic compounds
    Publication number: 20110098303
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for increasing the rate of nail growth in mammals, especially humans, using thyromimetic compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: Niall S. Doherty, Tanya Parkinson
  • METHOD OF STIMULATING HAIR GROWTH
    Publication number: 20090143393
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the discovery that (3S,4R)-3,4-dihydro-4-(2,3-dihydro-2-methyl-3-oxopyridazin-6-yl)oxy-3-hydroxy-6-(3-hydroxyphenyl)sulphonyl-2,2,3-trimethyl-2H-benzo[b]pyran may be used to promote hair growth and alleviate alopecia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Niall S. Doherty, Dennis A. Smith
  • Method of treating hair loss using thyromimetic compounds
    Publication number: 20080125433
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating hair loss, including arresting and/or reversing hair loss and/or promoting hair growth, in mammals, such as humans, companion animals and livestock, using certain thyromimetic compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2005
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Peter Cornelius, Niall S. Doherty, Robert L. Dow, Yuan-Ching P. Chiang
  • Method of treating hair loss using thyromimetic compounds
    Publication number: 20030007941
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating hair loss, including arresting and/or reversing hair loss and/or promoting hair growth, in mammals, such as humans, companion animals and livestock, using certain thyromimetic compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventors: Peter Cornelius, Niall S. Doherty, Robert L. Dow, Yuan-Ching P. Chiang
  • Inhibitors of nitric oxide biosynthesis
    Patent number: 5710324
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new class of compound which are useful as inhibitors of the biosynthesis of nitric oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1998
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey P. Whitten, Ian A. McDonald, Laurie E. Lambert, Niall S. Doherty
  • Inhibitors of Cathepsin G and elastase for preventing connective tissue degradation
    Patent number: 5510333
    Abstract: Novel compounds which are chemically linked inhibitors of the proteases Elastase and Cathepsin G prevent connective tissue degradation associated with neutrophil induced inflammatory disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1996
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Angelastro, Philippe Bey, Niall S. Doherty, Michael J. Janusz, Shujaath Mehdi, Norton P. Peet
  • 5'-vinylhalo-aristeromycin/adenosine analogs and immunosuppressants
    Patent number: 5470837
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of effecting immunosuppression in a patient in need thereof comprising administering to said patient an effective immunosuppressive amount of certain 5'-vinylhalo-aristeromycin/adenosine analogs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1995
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Wolos, Niall S. Doherty, Esa T. Jarvi, James R. McCarthy
  • Inhibitors of nitric oxide biosynthesis
    Patent number: 5318992
    Abstract: The present invention is a method of treating hypotension and shock using select ornithine or N.sup.G -arginine derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1994
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey P. Whitten, Ian A. McDonald, Laurie E. Lambert, Niall S. Doherty
  • Anti-inflammatory agents and antiasthmatic agents
    Patent number: 4435420
    Abstract: N-(1,3-dithiolan-2-ylidene)-4-alkylanilines are useful as anti-inflammatory agents, as analgesic agents and as antiasthmatic agents. The compounds involved can be prepared by the reaction of an appropriate 4-alkylaniline with a methyl(1,3-dithiolan-2-ylidene)sulfonium salt or with carbon disulfide and ethylene dibromide in the presence of a base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1984
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals
    Inventors: Boyd L. Harrison, Niall S. Doherty
  • 4-(Substituted alkyl)-N-(1,3-dithiolan-2-ylidene(aniline
    Patent number: 4391818
    Abstract: N-(1,3-dithiolan-2-ylidene)-4-alkylanilines having a hydroxy, alkoxy or alkanoyloxy substituent on the alkyl group are useful as anti-inflammatory agents, as analgesic agents and as antiasthmatic agents. The compounds involved can be prepared by the reaction of an appropriate 4-alkylaniline with a methyl(1,3-dithiolan-2-ylidene)sulfonium salt or with carbon disulfide and ethylene dibromide in the presence of a base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1983
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Boyd L. Harrison, Niall S. Doherty