Patents by Inventor William Somerville

William Somerville 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).

  • Furanone anti-inflammatory agents
    Patent number: 5202350
    Abstract: New compounds (3-alkyl-5-hydroxy-3,4-dihydrofuran-2-ones) of the following general structure: ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl group or a phenylalkyl group with the alkyl moiety containing at least 6 carbon atoms, are disclosed as useful in inhibiting phospholipase A.sub.2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1993
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
    Inventors: F. Christopher Zusi, Suresh Marathe, William Somerville, Kenneth M. Tramposch