Patents by Inventor William C. Nason
William C. Nason 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).
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Patent number: 6177095Abstract: Water-soluble macromers including at least one hydrolysable linkage formed from carbonate or dioxanone groups, at least one water-soluble polymeric block, and at least one polymerizable group, and methods of preparation and use thereof are described. The macromers are preferably polymerized using free radical initiators under the influence of long wavelength ultraviolet light or visible light excitation. Biodegradation occurs at the linkages within the extension oligomers and results in fragments which are non-toxic and easily removed from the body. The macromers can be used to encapsulate cells, deliver prophylactic, therapeutic or diagnostic agents in a controlled manner, plug leaks in tissue, prevent adhesion formation after surgical procedures, temporarily protect or separate tissue surfaces, and adhere or seal tissues together.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2000Date of Patent: January 23, 2001Assignee: Focal, IncInventors: Amarpreet S. Sawhney, Peter K. Jarrett, Arthur J. Coury, Ronald S. Rudowsky, Michelle D. Powell, Luis Z. Avila, David J. Enscore, Stephen D. Goodrich, William C. Nason, Fei Yao, Douglas Weaver, Shikha P. Barman
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Patent number: 6083524Abstract: Water-soluble macromers including at least one hydrolysable linkage formed from carbonate or dioxanone groups, at least one water-soluble polymeric block, and at least one polymerizable group, and methods of preparation and use thereof are described. The macromers are preferably polymerized using free radical initiators under the influence of long wavelength ultraviolet light or visible light excitation. Biodegradation occurs at the linkages within the extension oligomers and results in fragments which are non-toxic and easily removed from the body. The macromers can be used to encapsulate cells, deliver prophylactic, therapeutic or diagnostic agents in a controlled manner, plug leaks in tissue, prevent adhesion formation after surgical procedures, temporarily protect or separate tissue surfaces, and adhere or seal tissues together.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1997Date of Patent: July 4, 2000Assignee: Focal, Inc.Inventors: Amarpreet S. Sawhney, David J. Enscore, Stephen D. Goodrich, William C. Nason, Fei Yao, Douglas Weaver, Peter K. Jarrett, Arthur J. Coury, Ronald S. Rudowsky, Michelle D. Powell, Luis Z. Avila, Shikha P. Barman
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Patent number: 4782176Abstract: Phenoxycarboxylic acids of the formula ##STR1## wherein R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 R.sub.5, Z and n are as hereinafter set forth, are as described. The compounds of formula I are antagonists of slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis (SRS-A), which renders them useful as agents for the treatment of allergic conditions.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1983Date of Patent: November 1, 1988Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.Inventors: Matthew Carson, Ronald A. LeMahieu, William C. Nason
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Patent number: 4628115Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or lower alkyl, Z is alkylene of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, --(C*H.sub.2).sub.3 --C.tbd.C--, --C*H.sub.2 --C.tbd.C--(CH.sub.2).sub.3 --, and --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 O].sub.n (CH.sub.2).sub.2 -- wherein n is an integer of 1 to 3, the carbon atom marked with an asterisk is linked to the phenoxy moiety,and salts thereof with pharmaceutically acceptable bases. The compounds of formula I are antagonists of slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis (SRS-A; leukotrienes C.sub.4, D.sub.4 and E.sub.4), which renders them useful as agents for the treatment of allergic conditions.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 1985Date of Patent: December 9, 1986Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.Inventors: Matthew Carson, Ronald A. LeMahieu, William C. Nason
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Patent number: 4599336Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower cycloalkyl, lower alkoxy, hydroxy, halo, lower alkylthio, lower alkylsulfinyl, lower alkylsulfonyl, di-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.7) alkyl-N(CH.sub.2).sub.n O-- or 2-hydroxyethoxy; n is 2 to 7; R.sub.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy; R.sub.3 is hydrogen or methyl; R.sub.4 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R.sub.5 is hydrogen or lower alkyl provided however if R.sub.2 is other than hydrogen R.sub.5 is hydrogen; m is 1 to 7; Y is ##STR2## --O-- or --S--; w is zero or one; and A is an unsubstituted or substituted aromatic 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic radical;or pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts thereof are described. The compounds of formula I are useful for treating allergic conditions and vascular disorders.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 1983Date of Patent: July 8, 1986Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.Inventors: Matthew Carson, Ronald A. Le Mahieu, William C. Nason, Jefferson W. Tilley
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Patent number: 4507498Abstract: Phenoxycarboxylic acids of the formula ##STR1## wherein R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, Z and n are as hereinafter set forth, are as described. The compounds of formula I are antagonists of slow reacting substance of anaphylaxis (SRS-A), which renders them useful as agents for the treatment of allergic conditions.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 1983Date of Patent: March 26, 1985Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.Inventors: Matthew Carson, Ronald A. LeMahieu, William C. Nason
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Patent number: 4281127Abstract: Trans-3-(4-oxo-4H-quinazolin-3-yl)-2-propenoic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower cycloalkyl, lower alkoxy, hydroxy, halo, lower alkykthio, lower alkylsulfinyl, lower alkylsulfonyl, di-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)alkyl-N(CH.sub.2).sub.n O-- or 2-hydroxyethoxy; R.sub.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy; R.sub.3 is hydroxy, lower alkoxy, di-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)alkyl-N(CH.sub.2).sub.n O-- or di-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)alkyl-N(CH.sub.2).sub.n NH--; and n is 2 to 7; provided that at least one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is other than hydrogen,when R.sub.3 is hydroxy, a salt thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable base, or when R.sub.3 is di-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)alkyl-N(CH.sub.2).sub.n O-- or di-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)alkyl-N(CH.sub.2).sub.n NH--, a salt thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid, and a process for the preparation thereof, are described. The compounds of formula I are useful as agents in the prevention of allergic reactions.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 1980Date of Patent: July 28, 1981Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.Inventors: Ronald A. LeMahieu, William C. Nason
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Patent number: RE39713Abstract: Water-soluble macromers including at least one hydrolysable linkage formed from carbonate or dioxanone groups, at least one water-soluble polymeric block, and at least one polymerizable group, and methods of preparation and use thereof are described. The macromers are preferably polymerized using free radical initiators under the influence of long wavelength ultraviolet light or visible light excitation. Biodegradation occurs at the linkages within the extension oligomers and results in fragments which are non-toxic and easily removed from the body. The macromers can be used to encapsulate cells, deliver prophylactic, therapeutic or diagnostic agents in a controlled manner, plug leaks in tissue, prevent adhesion formation after surgical procedures, temporarily protect or separate tissue surfaces, and adhere or seal tissues together.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2003Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Assignee: Genzyme CorporationInventors: Amarpreet S. Sawhney, Peter K. Jarrett, Arthur J. Coury, Ronald S. Rudowsky, Michelle D. Lyman, Luis Z. Avila, David J. Enscore, Stephen D. Goodrich, William C. Nason, Fei Yao, Douglas Weaver, Shikha P. Barman