Patents by Inventor Stefan Welzig

Stefan Welzig 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: 8372979
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing highly pure 2,4?-dimethyl-3-piperidino-propiophenone (tolperisone) (formula I) and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrochlorides, and hydrates thereof. The method allows the content of the undesired byproduct 2-methyl-1-(4-methylphenyl) propenone (4-MMPPO) to be kept significantly lower than in previously known methods. The invention further relates to active substance formulations which contain tolperisone and are suitable, among other things, for producing combination preparations used for treating patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease. The invention also relates to topical formulations, controlled release (CR) formulations, and transdermal therapeutic systems, such as active substance patches, which contain less than 50 ppm, preferably less than 10 ppm, more preferably less than 7 ppm, and most preferably less than 3 ppm or 0 ppm (i.e.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: SANOCHEMIA Pharmazeutika AG
    Inventors: Stefan Welzig, Jan Rothenburger, Beate Kälz, József Gungl, Klaus Gerdes, Federico Gaeta
  • Patent number: 8212029
    Abstract: A process for the production of extremely pure galanthamine and galanthamine derivatives is provided. Racemic bromine narwedine is debrominated under palladium catalysis. The reaction mixture is then worked-up in the presence of oxygen or peroxides so that the palladium catalyst is converted into an insoluble form that can be easily separated. Further reaction is carried out by reduction of enantiomerically pure narwedine to form enantiomerically pure galanthamine, which is then alkylated or dealkylated, so that a corresponding substitution on the ring-nitrogen atom is achieved. By further purification, such as recrystallization, residual portions of palladium of below 5 ppm are achieved. The pure galanthamine can then be directly used as a pharmaceutical raw material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Sanochemia Pharmazeutika AG
    Inventors: Stefan Welzig, Anton Gerdenitsch, Jan Rothenburger, Susanne Kolar, Alexandra Scherleithner
  • Publication number: 20100324090
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods for providing tolperisone having extremely low levels of 4-MMPPO (2-methyl-1-(4-methylphenyl)-propenone), as well as related compositions. The invention further relates to methods of treating a subject with tolperisone under conditions that limit exposure of the subject to tolerable levels of 4-MMPPO, among other features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventors: Federico Gaeta, Klaus Gerdes, Stefan Welzig, Beate Kätz, Jan Rothenburger, József Gungl
  • Publication number: 20100249423
    Abstract: A GRDDS (Gastro Retentive Drug Delivery System) containing tolperisone and having a 2-methyl-1-(4-methylphenyl)-propenone (4-MMPPO) fraction of less than 1.5 ppm for the extended release of the active substance tolperisone while avoiding the formation of 4-MMPPO in the gastrointestinal tract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: SANOCHEMIA PHARMAZEUTIKA AG
    Inventors: Stefan Welzig, Jan Rothenburger, Beate Kälz, József Gungl, Klaus Gerdes
  • Publication number: 20100150995
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing highly pure 2,4?-dimethyl-3-piperidino-propiophenone (tolperisone) (formula I) and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrochlorides, and hydrates thereof. The method allows the content of the undesired byproduct 2-methyl-1-(4-methylphenyl) propenone (4-MMPPO) to be kept significantly lower than in previously known methods. The invention further relates to active substance formulations which contain tolperisone and are suitable, among other things, for producing combination preparations used for treating patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease. The invention also relates to topical formulations, controlled release (CR) formulations, and transdermal therapeutic systems, such as active substance patches, which contain less than 50 ppm, preferably less than 10 ppm, more preferably less than 7 ppm, and most preferably less than 3 ppm or 0 ppm (i.e.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: SANOCHEMIA PHARMAZEUTIKA AG
    Inventors: Stefan Welzig, Jan Rothenburger, Beate Kalz, Jozsef Gungl, Klaus Gerdes, Federico Gaeta
  • Publication number: 20100105895
    Abstract: A process for the production of extremely pure galanthamine or extremely pure galanthamine derivatives, whereby a start is made from racemic bromine narwedine, which is debrominated under palladium catalysis. The working-up of the reaction mixture, which is carried out in the presence of oxygen or peroxides, is essential to the process, so that the palladium catalyst is converted into an insoluble form, a form that can be easily separated. The further reaction is carried out by reduction of enantiomerically pure narwedine to form enantiomerically pure galanthamine, whereby it is then alkylated or dealkylated, so that a corresponding substitution on the ring-nitrogen atom is achieved. By further purification, such as recrystallization, residual portions of palladium of below 5 ppm are achieved, so that the direct use as a pharmaceutical raw material is made possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: SANOCHEMIA PHARMAZEUTIKA AG
    Inventors: Stefan Welzig, Anton Gerdenitsch, Jan Rothenburger, Susanne Kolar, Alexandra Scherleithner
  • Publication number: 20090326219
    Abstract: A process for the production of extremely pure galanthamine or extremely pure galanthamine derivatives, a start is made from racemic bromine narwedine, which is debrominated under palladium catalysis. In this case, the working-up of the reaction mixture, which is carried out in the presence of oxygen or peroxides so that the palladium catalyst in an insoluble form is converted into an easily separable form, is essential. The further reaction is carried out by reduction of enantiomer-pure narwedine to form enantiomer-pure galanthamine, whereby it is then alkylated or dealkylated so that a corresponding substitution on the ring-nitrogen atom is achieved. By further purification, such as recrystallization, residual portions of palladium of below 5 ppm are achieved, so that direct use as a pharmaceutical raw material is made possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: SANOCHEMIA PHARMAZEUTIKA AG
    Inventors: Klaus GERDES, József GUNGL, Beate KÄLZ, Jan ROTHENBURGER, Stefan WELZIG
  • Publication number: 20090253743
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods for providing tolperisone having extremely low levels of 4-MMPPO (2-methyl-1-(4-methylphenyl)-propenone), as well as related compositions. The invention further relates to methods of treating a subject with tolperisone under conditions that limit exposure of the subject to tolerable levels of 4-MMPPO, among other features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicants: Avigen, Inc., Sanochemia Pharmazeutika, AG
    Inventors: Federico Gaeta, Stefan Welzig, Jan Rothenburger, Beate Kalz, Jozsef Gungl, Klaus Gerdes
  • Publication number: 20090203920
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for isolating 5-substituted tetrazoles of general formula (I) in which R represents a substituted biphenyl radical during which the ring closure, starting from a corresponding nitrile, is carried out in organic solvents while using alkali, alkaline-earth or organotin azides. The organic phases containing the nitrile and the tetrazol are firstly mixed with water while firstly forming three liquid phases, after which the aqueous phase containing the azide and the phase containing the nitrile are separated out, and the middle organic phase containing the tetrazol is subsequently processed. In the case of ester groups to be saponified, this phase is mixed with alkali lye, after which the organic phase is separated out and the aqueous phase is acidified or otherwise, this phase is immediately acidified and purified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: SANOCHEMIA PHARMAZEUTIKA AG
    Inventors: Stefan Welzig, Anton Gerdenitsch, Wolfgang Oberleitner
  • Publication number: 20080188522
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an acid addition salt of 2,4?-dimethyl-3-piperidino-propiophenone (tolperisone) with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid, of the formula (I). According to the invention, 4-methylpropiophenone is reacted with piperidine hydrochloride and 1,2-dioxolane in the presence of an acid serving as a catalyst, and the tolperisone obtained in the form of an acid addition salt is separated by filtering after the reaction mixture has cooled down.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: SANOCHEMIA PHARMAZEUTIKA AG
    Inventors: Laszlo Czollner, Beate Kalz, Jan Rothenburger, Stefan Welzig
  • Patent number: 7385060
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an addition salt of 2,4?-dimethyl-3-piperidino-propiophenone (tolperisone) with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid, of formula (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Sanochemia Pharmazeutika AG
    Inventors: Laszlo Czollner, Beate Kälz, Jan Rothenburger, Stefan Welzig
  • Publication number: 20070260068
    Abstract: A method for the preparation of crystal form 1 of polymorphous crystalline torsemide, wherein torsemide is dissolved in an ethanol-water mixture with heating, after which the torsemide is subsequently cooled and dried once crystal separation has been performed. Drying takes place in a blade drier, for example, with the crystals being subjected to mechanical stress, wherein the crystals of crystalline form 2 are transformed into crystalline form 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventors: Stefan Welzig, Anton Gerdenitsch, Peter Kuhnhackl
  • Publication number: 20070105837
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel derivatives of 4a,5,9,10,11,12-hexahydro-benzofuro[3a,3,2] [2]benzazepine of general formulae 1a, 1b and 1c. Compounds 1a, 1b and 1c can be produced in an efficient manner on an industrial scale with the desired optical purity and are suitable for the production of medicaments for the treatment of a diverse range of symptoms, particularly diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), on account of the pharmacological effect thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2004
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Laszlo Czollner, Beate Kalz, Stefan Welzig, J. Frantsits, Ulrich Jordis, Johannes Frohlich
  • Publication number: 20070027138
    Abstract: New compounds of general formula I
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: Ulrich Jordis, Johannes Frohlich, Matthias Treu, Manfred Hirnschall, Laszlo Czollner, Beate Kalz, Stefan Welzig
  • Patent number: 7166588
    Abstract: New compounds of general formula I
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Sanochemia Pharmazeutika Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Ulrich Jordis, Johannes Frohlich, Matthias Treu, Manfred Hirnschall, Laszlo Czollner, Beate Kälz, Stefan Welzig
  • Publication number: 20060041141
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an addition salt of 2,4?-dimethyl-3-piperidino-propiophenone (tolperisone) with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid, of formula (I). According to the invention, 4-methylpropiophenone is reacted with piperidine hydrochloride and 1,2-dioxolane in the presence of an acid serving as a catalyst, and the tolperisone obtained in the form of an acid addition salt is separated by filtering after the reaction mixture has cooled down.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventors: Laszlo Czollner, Beate Kalz, Jan Rothenburger, Stefan Welzig
  • Publication number: 20030199493
    Abstract: New compounds of general formula I 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2002
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventors: Ulrich Jordis, Johannes Frohlich, Matthias Treu, Manfred Hirnschall, Laszlo Czollner, Beate Kalz, Stefan Welzig