Patents by Inventor Robert J. Broersma

Robert J. Broersma 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: 6069232
    Abstract: This invention relates to polyfluoroalkyl tryptophan tripeptides and to compositions containing them. The compounds are highly selective thrombin inhibitors which provide anticoagulant effects useful in the treatment of thrombin conditions and in preventing the coagulation of stored whole blood and blood products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2000
    Assignee: Hoechst Marion Roussel, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Anthony Malikayl, Joseph P. Burkhart, Robert J. Broersma, Norton P. Peet
  • Patent number: 5681925
    Abstract: Novel compounds which contain a thrombin catalytic-site inhibitor coupled with an anion binding exosite associating moiety via an RGD-X bridging sequence are trifunctional anticoagulants useful in treating venous or arterial thrombotic conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1997
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Broersma, Jr., Thomas J. Owen, John L. Krstenansky
  • Patent number: 5574012
    Abstract: This invention relates to peptide derivatives which are useful anticoagulant agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: John L. Krstenansky, Robert J. Broersma, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5563156
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel polyfluorinated alkyl derivatives of certain tripeptides, to the methods for their preparation, the intermediates therefore, to their use in inhibiting thrombin and lung tryptase and in their end-use application as anti-coagulants useful in treating thrombophlebitis and coronary thrombosis and in the treatment of asthma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Bernhard Neises, Axel Ganzhorn, C eline Tarnus, Robert J. Broersma, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5498779
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel polyfluorinated alkyl derivatives of certain tripeptides, to the methods for their preparation, the intermediates therefore, to their use in inhibiting thrombin and lung tryptase and in their end-use application as anti-coagulants useful in treating thrombophlebitis and coronary thrombosis and in the treatment of asthma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1996
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Bernhard Neises, Axel Ganzhorn, Celine Tarnus, Robert J. Broersma, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5391705
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel polyfluorinated alkyl derivatives of certain tripeptides, to the methods for their preparation, the intermediates therefore, to their use in inhibiting thrombin and lung tryptase and in their end-use application as anti-coagulants useful in treating thrombophlebitis and coronary thrombosis and in the treatment of asthma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1995
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Bernhard Neises, Axel Ganzhorn, Celine Tarnus, Robert J. Broersma, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5189052
    Abstract: Imidazole-2-thione derivatives useful as antihypertensive agents are described herein. The compounds are obtained by cyclization of an appropriate open-chain compound such as an appropriately substituted thiourea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1993
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Donald P. Matthews, James R. McCarthy, Jeffrey P. Whitten, Robert J. Broersma, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5112852
    Abstract: The present invention relates to allenyl amines, more specifically, .beta.-ethenylidene(substituted) ethanamines, possessing antihypertensive activity, and having the general formula ##STR1## wherein n is the integer 0, 1 or 2; each X independently is a substituent selected from the group consisting of loweralkyl, halo, --O--(loweralkyl), --S--(loweralkyl), --SO--(loweralkyl), --SO.sub.2 --(loweralkyl), CO.sub.2 R and CH.sub.2 OR, wherein R is loweralkyl and each loweralkyl group is from 1 to about 6 carbon atoms, or the pharmaceutically-acceptable addition salts thereof. These compounds are prepared by a novel reaction of a protected N,N-bis(trimethylsilyl)-4-methoxy-2-butynylamine compound with a metallo-organic compound, with subsequent removal of the silyl protecting groups to provide the desired compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1992
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: James R. McCarthy, Thomas M. Bargar, Charlotte L. Barney, Donald P. Matthews, Robert J. Broersma
  • Patent number: 5057613
    Abstract: Imidazole-2-thione derivatives useful as antihypertensive agents are described herein. The compounds are obtained by cyclization of an appropriate open-chain compound such as an appropriately substituted thiourea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1991
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals
    Inventors: Donald P. Matthews, James R. McCarthy, Jeffrey P. Whitten, Robert J. Broersma, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4970228
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel aminoalkyl substituted heterocyclic sulfur compounds which are useful as antihypertensive agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 13, 1990
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals
    Inventors: Thomas M. Bargar, Robert J. Broersma, Lawrence C. Creemer
  • Patent number: 4847288
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds which are allenyl amines, more specifically, .beta.-ethenylidene-(substituted)ethanamines, possessing antihypertensive activity. They are prepared by a noval reaction of a protected N,N-bis(trimethylsilyl)-4-methoxy-2-butynylamine compound with a metallo-organic compound, with subsequent removal of the silyl protecting groups to provide the desired compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1989
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: James R. McCarthy, Thomas M. Bargar, Charlotte L. Barney, Donald P. Matthews, Robert J. Broersma
  • Patent number: 4810800
    Abstract: 1,2-Disubstituted imidazoles useful as antihypertensive agents are described herein. The compounds are obtained from the appropriate 1-substituted imidazole which can be reacted with methyl oxalyl chloride to give the oxalyl derivative or it can be reacted with cyanogen chloride to give the 2-carbonitrile which can then be converted to the other derivatives desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1989
    Assignee: Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Donald P. Matthews, James R. McCarthy, Jeffrey P. Whitten, Robert J. Broersma, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4344958
    Abstract: Method for inhibiting the sickling of sickle erythrocytes in blood by contacting the sickle erythrocytes with a compound of the formula: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, wherein X represents sulfur, oxygen or imino; R.sub.m represents chloro, bromo, fluoro or iodo; and R.sub.p represents chloro, bromo, fluoro, iodo, hydroxy, amino or alkyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1982
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Broersma, Jr., Gayle A. Spittka
  • Patent number: 4343809
    Abstract: Method for inhibiting the sickling of sickle erythrocytes in blood by contacting the sickle erythrocytes with a compound of the formula: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, wherein R.sub.m represents hydrogen or alkyl; and R.sub.p represents chloro, bromo, fluoro or iodo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1982
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Broersma, Jr., Gayle A. Spittka
  • Patent number: 4343808
    Abstract: Method for inhibiting the sickling of sickle erythrocytes in blood by contacting the sickle erythrocytes with a compound of the formula: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof wherein X represents sulfur, oxygen or imino; and R.sub.m and R.sub.p each independently represent hydrogen, cyano, nitro, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkyl or trifluoromethyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1982
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Broersma, Jr., Gayle A. Spittka
  • Patent number: 4343810
    Abstract: Method for inhibiting the sickling of sickle erythrocytes in blood by contacting the sickle erythrocytes with a compound of the formula: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, wherein R.sub.o represents chloro, bromo, fluoro or iodo; and R.sub.p represents hydrogen, chloro, bromo, fluoro or iodo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1982
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Broersma, Jr., Gayle A. Spittka
  • Patent number: 4183927
    Abstract: Novel substituted phenylthioalkylamines, salts and pharmaceutical compositions thereof wherein the sulfur may appear as a sulfide, sulfinyl or sulfonyl are disclosed as antithrombotic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1980
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Louis E. Begin, Robert J. Broersma, Jr., George D. Dickerson, Joseph E. Dunbar
  • Patent number: 4155907
    Abstract: A method for inhibiting blood platelet aggregation in a mammal by administering internally to the mammal an effective amount of a phenylthio(sulfinyl or sulfonyl)alkylamine compound or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1979
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Joseph E. Dunbar, Louis E. Begin, Robert J. Broersma, George D. Dickerson
  • Patent number: 4134996
    Abstract: A method for inhibiting blood platelet aggregation in a mammal by administering internally to the mammal an effective amount of a phenylthio(sulfinyl or sulfonyl)alkylamine compound or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1979
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Joseph E. Dunbar, Louis E. Begin, Robert J. Broersma, George D. Dickerson