Patents by Inventor Ru Hwu Jih

Ru Hwu Jih 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: 7282606
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a new process for the synthesis of tamsulosin and its aralkylamine derivatives, especially (R)-(?)-5-{2-[2-(2-alkoxyphenoxy) ethylamino]propyl}-2-alkoxybenzenesulfonamides having the following formula 1 (where R1 and R2 represent C1-C4 alkyl groups) and their hydrochloride thereof, and other various pharmaceutical used salts. Tamsulosin hydrochloride (R1=Et, R2=Me, in its hydrochloride salt form) is an antagonist of ?-A adrenoceptors in the prostate. Tamsulosin•HCl occurs as white crystals, which melt with decomposition at approximately 230° C. It is sparingly soluble in water and in methanol, slightly soluble in glacial acetic acid and in ethanol, and practically insoluble in ether.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignees: Well-Being Biochemical Corp., Taiwan Biotech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ru Hwu Jih, Shwu Chen Tsay, Balaachary Magendran, Subhasish K. Chakraborty, Asish R. Das, Kuen Wang Sheu, Chun Mei Shu, Chin Kun Lu, Wei Min Chang