Patents by Inventor Richard G. Osifchin

Richard G. Osifchin 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).

  • 5-chloro-3-(4-methanesulfonylphenyl)-6'-methyl-[2,3]bipyridinyl in pure crystalline form and process for synthesis
    Patent number: 6800647
    Abstract: This invention encompasses a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound of formula A: in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, said compound being comprised of about 1-50%, 1-20% or 1-10% of the polymorphic form which is designated Form V and the remainder of the compound being comprised of at least one polymorphic form selected from the group consisting of: Form I, Form II, Form III and Form IV.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Loius S. Crocker, Ian W. Davies, Richard G. Osifchin, Andrew Kotliar
  • 5-chloro-3-(4-methanesulfonylphenyl)-6?-methyl-[2,3?]bipyridinyl in pure crystalline form and process for synthesis
    Patent number: 6673935
    Abstract: This invention encompasses the Form V polymorph of Compound A of structural formula: which is useful in the treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases. The invention encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising the Form V polymorph of Compound A. The invention also encompasses a process for synthesizing the Form V polymorph of Compound A.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Louis S. Crocker, Ian W. Davies, Richard G. Osifchin, Andrew Kotliar
  • 5-chloro-3-(4-methanesulfonylphenyl)-6'-methyl-[2,3']bipyridinyl in pure crystalline form and process for synthesis
    Publication number: 20030153600
    Abstract: This invention encompasses the Form V polymorph of Compound A of structural formula: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Applicant: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Louis S. Crocker, Ian W. Davies, Richard G. Osifchin, Andrew Kotliar
  • 5-chloro-3-(4-methanesulfonylphenyl)-6?-methyl-[2,3?]bipyridinyl in pure crystalline form and process for synthesis
    Patent number: 6521642
    Abstract: This invention encompasses the Form V polymorph of Compound A of structural formula: which is useful in the treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases. The invention encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising the Form V polymorph of Compound A. The invention also encompasses a process for synthesizing the Form V polymorph of Compound A.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Louis S. Crocker, Ian W. Davies, Richard G. Osifchin, Andrew Kotliar
  • 5-chloro-3-(4-methanesulfonylphenyl)-6'-methyl-[2,3]bipyridinyl in pure crystalline form and process for synthesis
    Publication number: 20020147221
    Abstract: This invention encompasses a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound of formula A: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2001
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventors: Loius S. Crocker, Ian W. Davies, Richard G. Osifchin, Andrew Kotliar
  • 5-chloro-3-(4-methanesulfonylphenyl)-6'-methyl-[2,3']bipyridinyl in pure crystalline form and process for synthesis
    Publication number: 20020016343
    Abstract: This invention encompasses the Form V polymorph of Compound A of structural formula: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2001
    Publication date: February 7, 2002
    Inventors: Louis S. Crocker, Ian W. Davies, Richard G. Osifchin, Andrew Kotliar