Bicyclo Ring System Having The Hetero Ring As One Of The Cyclos (e.g., Methylenedioxyphenyl Group, Etc.) Patents (Class 514/464)
  • Publication number: 20090182040
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preventing or reducing insecticidal resistance of adult insect pests of the family Nitidulidae, the family Curculionidae and Psylliodes spp. which method comprises contacting the plant or the soil or water in which the plant is growing, or the pest or its food supply, habitat, breeding grounds or locus, with pesticidally effective amounts of piperonyl butoxide and at least one pyrethroid, wherein piperonyl butoxide and the pyrethroid are applied in a weight ratio of from 0.0001 to 10000.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Martin Heger, Herve R. Vantieghem
  • Patent number: 7553834
    Abstract: A method for determining the appropriate medication for a patient suffering from depression. A patient will take a questionnaire wherein the patient answers a number of questions with scaled responses concerning the degree to which the patient's mental state is affected by at least one or both of impaired modulation and impaired activation. Next, the patient's answers will be processed to arrive at scores for the at least one impaired modulation and impaired activation. Depending upon the patient's scores for demodulation and deactivation, at least one medication which affects the at least one impaired modulation and impaired activation is recommended.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Inventor: Richard J. Metzner
  • Publication number: 20090163582
    Abstract: Pesticide concentrates are provided containing an emulsifier that is an EPA list 4 inert and is a polyglycerol fatty acid ester, a sorbitan fatty acid ester or a combination thereof, a pesticide and a solvent that is either a EPA list 3 inert of acetyl ester, EPA list 4 inert of a methyl fatty ester, an acetyltributyl citrate, white mineral oil or a combination thereof. The pesticide can be a water-insoluble synthetic pyrethroid, natural pyrethrum, channel blocking insecticide, acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, oxadiazine, organophosphate, neonicotinoid insecticide, thiamethoxam, imidacloprid, acetamiprid, thiacloprid, clothianidin, nitenpyran, insect growth regulator, juvenile hormone mimic, fermentation insecticide, plant oil insecticide acaracide, miticide, fungicide, herbicide and combinations thereof. The pesticide concentrate is diluted with a hydrocarbon solvent, a white mineral oil or a combination thereof and mixed with water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Yueh Wang, Ian R. Gecker, John Lucas, Ashish Shah
  • Publication number: 20090137567
    Abstract: Methods of treating blood disorders are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: HEMAQUEST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Susan P. Perrine, Regine Bojacek
  • Publication number: 20090137393
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel 2,4,6-trialkylphenyl-substituted cyclopentane-1,3-diones of the formula (I) in which X, Y, A, B, Q1, Q2 and G have the meanings given above, to a plurality of processes and intermediates for their preparation and to their use as pesticides and/or herbicides, and also to selective herbicidal compositions comprising, firstly, the 2,4,6-trialkylphenyl-substituted cyclopentane-1,3-diones of the formula (I) and, secondly, at least one crop plant compatibility-improving compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2007
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: Bayer CropScience AG
    Inventors: Reiner Fischer, Stefan Lehr, Dieter Feucht, Ulrich Gorgens, Olga Malsam, Alfred Angermann, Guido Bojack, Alan Graff, Christian Arnold, Thomas Auler, Martin Jeffrey Hills, Hein Kehne, Christopher Hugh Rosinger, Jan Dittgen
  • Publication number: 20090137664
    Abstract: Compounds and compositions that effectively block hypoxia-inducible factor-1 function, and methods of use thereof. The compounds and compositions of the present invention are useful in the prevention and treatment of cancer, stroke, heart disease, ocular neovascular diseases, and arthritis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Dale G. Nagle, Yu-Dong Zhou, Chowdhury Faiz Hossain, Tyler W. Hodges
  • Publication number: 20090118363
    Abstract: Methods for treating coats and/or body odors of animals are provided. Foods and beverages for nonhuman animals that can be used in the methods are provided. Foods and beverages containing a sesamin-class compound(s) of 1 wt % or above and an additive acceptable as a food or beverage are provided. Methods for treating coats and/or body odors of nonhuman animals comprising administering to the nonhuman animals foods or beverages for nonhuman animals containing an effective amount of the sesamin-class compound(s) needed to treat the coats and/or the body odors of the nonhuman animals are provided. Preferably, the sesamin-class compound(s) are dissolved in fat or oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: SUNTORY LIMITED
    Inventors: Yukihiro Aoshima, Junko Tsuji
  • Patent number: 7524884
    Abstract: The present invention provides an essentially pure compacted 2,2-Dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide (DBNPA) in a granular and/or tablet and/or briquette and/or pellet form. The present invention further provides a process for preparing the same essentially pure compacted DBNPA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Bromine Compounds Limited
    Inventors: Ayala Lupin, legal representative, David Feldman, Michael Lupin
  • Publication number: 20090105286
    Abstract: The invention relates to drugs and the use thereof, wherein said drugs contain compounds selected from a group comprising general formulas (1), (2), (3) and (4) and/or enantiomers, diastereomers or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Said drugs are used for treating autoimmune and tumoral diseases and/or for immunosuppresion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms Universitat
    Inventors: Michael Famulok, Waldemar Kolanus, Markus Hafner, Imke Grune, Barbara Tappertzhofen, Mirko Theis
  • Publication number: 20090054519
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of derivatives of monosaccharides as 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Abhijit Ray, Raj Kumar Shirumalla, Kasim Mookhtiar, Viswajanani J. Sattigeri, Venkata Palle, Mohammad Salman
  • Patent number: 7491748
    Abstract: A carboxylic acid derivative of formula (I): wherein R1 is —COOH, —COOR6, etc.; A is a single bond, alkylene, etc.; R2 is alkyl, alkoxy, etc.; B is a carbocyclic ring or a heterocyclic ring; Q is alkylnene-Cyc2, etc.; D is a linking chain; and R3 is alkyl, a carbocyclic ring or a heterocyclic ring, or a non-toxic salt thereof. The compound of formula (I) binds to PGE2 receptor, especially subtypes EP3 and/or EP4 and show the antagonizing activity, are useful for the prevention and/or treatment of diseases induced pain, itch, urticaria, allergy, urinary frequency, urinary disturbance, Alzheimer's disease, cancer, dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kousuke Tani, Masaki Asada, Kaoru Kobayashi, Masami Narita, Mikio Ogawa
  • Publication number: 20090042976
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a molecular genetic approach of targeted mutagenesis and heterologous expression, coupled with in vitro and in vivo models of bacterial pathogenesis, to demonstrate that the S. aureus pigment is a virulence factor and potential novel target for antimicrobial therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2006
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of Californis
    Inventors: Victor Nizet, George Y. Liu
  • Publication number: 20090035400
    Abstract: Described herein are compositions comprising a nematicide intermixed with lecithin and a co-surfactant that form stable dispersions in water. Also disclosed are methods of controlling nematodes in soil by application of such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventor: SHIREEN BASEETH
  • Publication number: 20090012157
    Abstract: The invention relates to a novel class of inhibitor of arachidonic acid useful for treating inflammatory conditions. Specifically, the invention relates to hydrophobic and hydrophilic derivatives of sesamol that confer lower toxicity and increased circulatory lifetimes than pure sesamol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventor: Barry D. Sears
  • Publication number: 20090004236
    Abstract: Pesticidal compositions and articles providing topical application of a mixture of (1) a macrolide of the avermectin/milbemycin class, such as, but not limited to ivermectin, abamectin, or milbemectin, and (2) a synergist of the aryl aliphatic ether-class, such as, but not limited to piperonyl butoxide, present in (3) a weight ratio of synergist:macrolide that is great than 1:1. The compositions and articles demonstrate efficacy, even in point-of-contact applications, against various pests of domestic animals, such as, but not limited to arthropod ectoparasites including horn flies and buffalo flies. Methods are provided in which compositions can be employed as pour-ons, spot-ons, dusts, or sprays for direct topical application to the domestic animal; or in which articles comprising a polymer resin base, such as an ear tag, from which the active ingredients of the composition can be released, are affixed to the animal to provide long-term delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventor: Joe D. Kellerby
  • Patent number: 7470722
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are carbonyl compounds of Formula I as described herein. Methods and compositions are disclosed for treating disease states including, but not limited to cancers, autoimmune diseases, tissue damage, central nervous system disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, fibrosis, bone disorders, polyglutamine-repeat disorders, anemias, thalassemias, inflammatory conditions, cardiovascular conditions, and disorders in which angiogenesis play a role in pathogenesis, using the compounds of the invention. In addition, methods of modulating the activity of histone deacetylase (HDAC) are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Kalypsys, Inc.
    Inventors: James William Malecha, Stewart Alwyn Noble, Christian Andreus Hassig, Paul L. Wash, Brandon M. Wiley, Charles Maxwell Lawrence, Timothy Z. Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20080319055
    Abstract: A method of providing a cooling sensation to the skin or the mucous membranes of the body by applying thereto a compound of Formula I in which X is H or (CH2)n—R, n is 0 or 1, Y and Z are selected independently from the group consisting of H, OH, phenyl, C1-C4 straight or branched alkyl, or, a C1-C4 straight or branched alkoxy, or X and Y form together a bivalent radical selected from the group consisting of —O—CH2—O—, —N?CH—O— and —N?CH—S— which forms together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached a 5-membered ring; and R is a group with non-bonding electrons, R1 is H or C1-C5 branched alkyl, R2 and R3 are C1-C4 branched alkyls, or R2 and R3 taken together form a monocyclic, bicyclic or tricyclic radical of up to 10 carbons provided that R1, R2 and R3 together comprise at least 6 carbons. The compounds may be incorporated into products such as dentifrices, foodstuffs, confectionery, beverages, and cosmetic and medicinal preparations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: GIVAUDAN SA
    Inventors: Lucienne Cole, Stefan Michael Furrer, Christophe C. Galopin, Pablo Victor Krawec, Jay Patrick Slack
  • Patent number: 7453010
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of general formula (I): where R1 represents H or a (C1-C4)alkyl, —CO(C1-C4)alkyl, (C1-C4)alkylphenyl or —CO-phenyl group, said phenyl optionally being substituted; R2 represents H, a halogen atom, an —S(O)z(C1-C4)alkyl group, where z is equal to 0, 1 or 2, an —NHSO2(C1-C4)alkyl group, an —NHSO2-phenyl group or an —NHSO2—(C1-C4)alkylphenyl group, said phenyl optionally being substituted; R3 represents an —X—R4 group—in which X represents a bond, an oxygen atom or a —CH2— group and R4 represents H or a —CR5R6—COOR7 group, where R5, R6 and R7 independently represent H or a (C1-C4)alkyl group—a phenyl group optionally substituted or fused with a dioxolane group, a —CO—NR8R9 group—where R8 represents H, a (C1-C4)alkyl group or a (C1-C4)alkyl(C1-C4)alkoxy group and R9 represents a (C1-C4)alkyl(C1-C4)alkoxy group, a —(CH2)n-A group, where n is equal to 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 and where A represents an indolyl group, a fluorenyl group or a phenyl group which is substituted, an optiona
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Sanofi Aventis
    Inventors: Philippe R. Bovy, Roberto Cecchi, Tiziano Croci, Olivier Venier
  • Patent number: 7452556
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for the treatment of pilosebaceous gland inflammations, especially of the hair follicle and its appendages, in particular of Acne Vulgaris and Folliculitis, comprising as active ingredient AIF or chemical compounds which finally release AIF, or combinations of aluminum and fluoride salts which finally release AIF. AIF in accordance with the present invention relates to Aluminum fluoride (Aluminum Trifluoride; Aluminum Fluoride), CAS No 7784-18-1, EINECS No. 232-051-1, having an empirical formula of AIF3. Said compositions have, inter alia, pharmaceutical, cosmetic or quasi-cosmetic properties. The present invention also relates to the use of said compositions in said treatment, and to methods for the treatment of pilosebaceous gland inflammations with said compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Medidermis Ltd.
    Inventor: Avi Dascalu
  • Publication number: 20080275111
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the novel use of lignan compounds represented by Formula I. More particularly, the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for treating or preventing a brain disease, comprising a lignan compound represented by Formula I or a Myristica fragrans extract as an active ingredient, as well as the method and use for treating or preventing a brain disease using the lignan compound. The lignan compound represented by Formula I has the effects of antioxidation, brain cell protection and antiinflammation. Accordingly, said lignan compound will be highly useful for treating or preventing a brain disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Jae-Kwan Hwang, Jung-Soo Han, Chol-Seung Lim, Daqing Jin, Sun-Hee Lee, Kyu-Lee Han
  • Publication number: 20080275110
    Abstract: Sesamin and episesamin are incorporated at specified weight ratios in oral compositions so that the oral absorption of episesamin and/or its transfer into blood circulation is increased. Sesamin and episesamin are also incorporated at specified weight ratios in oral compositions so that the physiological activities of sesamins are enhanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2005
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Yoshiko Ono, Namino Tomimori, Saki Tokuda, Tomohiro Rogi
  • Patent number: 7442718
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel class of sulfonamides which are aspartyl protease inhibitors. In one embodiment, this invention relates to a novel class of HIV aspartyl protease inhibitors characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting HIV-1 and HIV-2 protease activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as anti-viral agents against the HIV-1 and HIV-2 viruses. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting the activity of HIV aspartyl protease using the compounds of this invention and methods for screening compounds for anti-HIV activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael R Hale, Christopher T Baker, Timothy A Stammers, Ronald G Sherrill, Andrew Spaltenstein, Eric S Furfine, Francois Maltais, Clarence W Andrews, III, John F Miller, Vicente Samano
  • Patent number: 7438923
    Abstract: Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing synergistic and residual mixtures of plant essential oils in admixture with enzyme inhibitors, with or without other compounds not previously used as active ingredients in pesticidal formulations. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling pests by applying a pesticidally-effective amount of the above synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions to a locus where pest control is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Ecosmart Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven M. Bessette
  • Publication number: 20080214661
    Abstract: A process to obtain dibenzylbutyrolactonic lignans from (-)-cubebin, isolated from a Piperaceae, especially Piper cubeba, and from (-)-methylpluviatolide, isolated from a Rutacea, especially Zanthoxylum naranjillo; their synthetic and semi-synthetic derivatives and tetrahydrofuranic lignans, such as galgravin and veragensin, isolated from Nectandra megapotamica, as well as the analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities of said lignans, and the topical and/or systemic formulations. Also presented is a therapeutic method using topic and/or systemic formulations based on said lignans for the treatment of inflammation and/or pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: FUNDACADO DE AMPARO A PESQUISA DO ESTADO DE SAO PAULO
    Inventors: Marcio Luis Andrade e Silva, Jairo Kenupp Bastos, Paulo Marcos Donate, Sergio de Albuquerque, Rosangela da Silva
  • Publication number: 20080194678
    Abstract: A process to obtain synthetic and semi-synthetic derivatives of lignans, especially dibenzylbutyrolactonic, tetrahydrofuranic, aryltetralynic, furofuranic and dibenzocyclooctanic lignans obtained by means of partial synthesis and/or full synthesis or also by isolation from plant extracts. It refers to a process to obtain synthetic and semi-synthetic derivatives of (?)-cubebin, such as: (?)-O-acetylcubebin; (?)-O-methylcubebin; (?)-O—N,N-(dimethylamino-ethyl)-cubebin; (?)-hinokinin; (?)-6,6?-dinitroinokinine; (?)-O-benzylcubebin; (?)-6,6?-diaminoinokinin, (?)-6,6?-dinitroinokinin, as well as to obtain dibenzocyclooctanic lignans from dibenzylbutyrolactoinic lignans by means of structural modifications in the positions 7, 7?, 8, 8?, 9? and in the aromatic rings (introduction and/or substitution of functional groups such as: —OH, —CO2H, —CO2CH3, —NO2, —NH2, —OCH3, —OAc, —SO2CH3, —SO2NH2, prenyl and halogens) is provided. A therapeutic method using the derivatives is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: Fundacao de Amparo a Pesquissa do Estado de Aao Pa
    Inventors: Marcio Luis Andrade e Silva, Rosangela da Silva, Vanderlei Rodrigues, Olavo dos Santos Pereira, Ademar Alves da Silva Filho, Paulo Marcos Donate, Sergio Albuquerque, Jairo Kenupp Bastos
  • Publication number: 20080161387
    Abstract: The present invention provides new salts and/or addition compounds and/or complex compounds of guanidinoacetic acid with malic acid, aspartic acid, ascorbic acid, succinic acid, pyruvic acid, fumaric acid, gluconic acid, ?-ketoglutaric acid, oxalic acid, pyroglutamic acid, 3-nicotinic acid, lactic acid, citric acid, maleic acid, sulfuric acid, acetic acid, formic acid, 2-hydroxybenzoic acid, L-carnitine, acetyl-L-carnitine, taurine, betaine, choline, methionine and lipoic acid as well as in the form of sodium, potassium or calcium guanidinoacetate. These salts have improved physiological and therapeutic properties and are particularly suitable for use as dietary supplements, as animal feeds and in cosmetic or dermatological preparations in which especially the marked stability and good bioavailability of the salts come to the fore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas Gastner, Hans-Peter Krimmer
  • Publication number: 20080146445
    Abstract: The present invention concerns nematicidal compounds, their formulation as nematicidal composition and their use for controlling nematodes, preferably plant parasitic nematodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: Devgen NV
    Inventors: Jan Octaaf De Kerpel, Dirk Leysen
  • Publication number: 20080103195
    Abstract: The present invention relates a compound for inhibiting the growth of tumor cells. More specifically, the compound of the present invention is 4,7-dimethoxy-5-methy-1,3-benzodioxole. 4,7-dimethoxy-5-methy-1,3-benzodioxole of the present invention is used for inhibiting the growth of tumor cells of breast cancer, liver cancer, and prostate cancer, and the pharmaceutical composition comprises an effective dose of 4,7-dimethoxy-5-methy-1,3-benzodioxole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2007
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventors: Sheng-Yun Liu, Wu-Che Wen, Wan-Ling Tsou, Mao-Tien Kuo
  • Patent number: 7357939
    Abstract: Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing synergistic and residual mixtures of plant essential oils in admixture with enzyme inhibitors, with or without other compounds not previously used as active ingredients in pesticidal formulations. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling pests by applying a pesticidally-effective amount of the above synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions to a locus where pest control is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Ecosmart Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven M. Bessette
  • Patent number: 7345068
    Abstract: 1. An aromatic amino acid derivative represented by the formula (I) or its pharmacologically acceptable salt: wherein, R1 is a hydrogen atom or an amino-protecting group, R2 is a halogen atom or an alkyl, aralkyl or aryl group, R3 is {circle around (1)} a hydrogen atom, {circle around (2)} an aroylamino group, {circle around (3)} a phenyl group substituted with lower alkyl, phenyl, phenoxy, etc. {circle around (4)} a naphthyl or tetrahydronaphthyl group optionally substituted with hydroxy, lower alkoxy or di(lower)alkylamino, {circle around (5)} an unsaturated mono-cyclic heterocyclic group containing N, O and/or S substituted with lower alkyl, phenyl, naphthyl or tetrahydroquinolyl, {circle around (6)} an unsaturated or partially saturated condensed heterocyclic group containing N, O and/or S, optionally substituted with oxo, carboxy, amino, lower alkyl, etc.; X is a halogen atom, an alkyl group or an alkoxy group; Y is oxygen atom or nitrogen atom; l is 0 or 1; m is 0, 1 or 2; n is an integer of 0-5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Inventors: Hitoshi Endou, Yoshikatsu Kanai, Kenji Tsujihara, Kunio Saito
  • Patent number: 7339078
    Abstract: Selected bis-amino acid hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease. The present invention relates to such retroviral protease inhibitors and, more particularly, relates to selected novel compounds, compositions, and methods for inhibiting retroviral proteases, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease, prophylactically preventing retroviral infection or the spread of a retrovirus, and treatment of a retroviral infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: G.D. Searle LLC
    Inventors: Daniel P Getman, Gary A DeCrescenzo, John N Freskos, Michael L Vazquez, James A Sikorski, Balekudru Devadas, Srinivasan Raj Nagarajan, David L Brown, Joseph J McDonald
  • Patent number: 7323452
    Abstract: A method for accelerating the process of removing ethanol from the blood through the use of certain additives that accelerate the metabolic oxidation of ethanol, and others which in addition act as catalysts or “pseudo” enzymes for the oxidation. These additives include multivalent transition metal ions, as well as complexes thereof, and NAD+ which enhance the oxidation reaction. The method described can act as a sobriety inducer and/or as an effective palliative for the unpleasant effects of overuse of ethanol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Wardan, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Ward B. Bowen, Jr., Daniel S. Daniel
  • Publication number: 20070231413
    Abstract: Containing the 1,3-benzodioxol compound represented by the formula (I): together with a pesticidal active ingredient in a pesticidal composition enhances a pest control effect of the pesticidal composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Noritada MATSUO, Hiroshi OKAMOTO
  • Patent number: 7265130
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for use as an NPY Y5 receptor antagonist comprising a compound of the formula (I): wherein R1 is lower alkyl, cycloalkyl or the like, R2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or the like, n is 1 or 2, X is lower alkylene, lower alkenylene, arylene, cycloalkylene or the like, Y is CONR7, CSNR7, NR7CO, NR7CS or the like, Z is lower alkyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl or the like and R7 is hydrogen or lower alkyl, prodrug, pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Shionogi & Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasuyuki Kawanishi, Hideyuki Takenaka, Kohji Hanasaki, Tetsuo Okada
  • Patent number: 7256204
    Abstract: A compound of the formula: wherein Ar is an aromatic ring assembly group which may be substituted or a fused aromatic group which may be substituted; X is (i) a bond, (ii) —S—, —SO— or —SO2—, (iii) C1-6 alkylene, C2-6 alkenylene or C2-6 alkynylene, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
    Inventors: Kaneyoshi Kato, Jun Terauchi, Hiroaki Fukumoto, Mitsuru Kakihana
  • Patent number: 7256218
    Abstract: Biguanide and dihydrotriazine derivatives, preferably substituted asymmetrical imidodicarbonimidic diamides derived from hydroxylamines, and compositions containing biguanide and dihydrotriazine derivatives are disclosed. In addition, methods of using the biguanide and dihydrotriazine derivatives, inter alia, as antimicrobial agents and methods of using the dihydrotriazine derivatives in biological assays are disclosed. Methods of making the biguanide and dihydrotriazine derivatives are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Jacobus Pharmaceutical Company, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Jacobus, Guy A. Schiehser, Hong-Ming Shieh, Norman P. Jensen, Jacek Terpinski
  • Patent number: 7220752
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds that are liver selective glucocorticoid receptor antagonists, to methods of preparing such compounds, and to methods for using such compounds in therapy and in the regulation of metabolism, especially lowering blood glucose levels. The compounds referred to are compounds according to the formula 1: wherein the variables are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignees: Karo Bio AB, Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Benjamin Pelcman, Annika Gustafsson, Philip R. Kym
  • Patent number: 7192965
    Abstract: Compounds of formula wherein A1, A2 and A3 are each independently of the others a bond or a C1–C6alkylene bridge; A4 is a C1–C6alkylene bridge; D is CH or N; W is, for example, O, NR7 or S; T is, for example, a bond, O, NH or NR7; Q is O, NR7, S, SO or SO2; Y is O, NR7, S, SO or SO2; X1 and X2 are each independently of the other fluorine, chlorine or bromine; R1, R2 and R3 are, for example, H, halogen, CN, nitro, C1–C6alkyl, C1–C6haloalkyl, C1–C6alkylcarbonyl or C2–C6alkenyl; R4 is, for example, H, halogen, CN, nitro or C1–C6alkyl; R5 and R6 are, for example, H, CN, OH, C1–C6alkyl, C3–C8cycloalkyl, C3–C8cycloalkyl-C1–C6alkyl, C1–C6haloalkyl, C1–C6alkoxy or C1–C6haloalkoxy; R7 is H, C1–C6alkyl, C1–C6alkoxyalkyl or C1–C6alkylcarbonyl; k, when D is nitrogen, is 1, 2 or 3; or, when D is CH, is 1, 2, 3 or 4; and m is 1 or 2; and, where applicable, their possible E/Z isomers, E/Z isomeric mixtures and/or tautomers, in each case in free form or in salt form, a process for the preparation of those compounds and
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc.
    Inventors: Werner Zambach, Peter Renold, Arthur Steiger, Stephan Trah, Roger Graham Hall
  • Patent number: 7157495
    Abstract: Compositions comprising bis-tetrahydrofuran benzodioxyolyl sulfonamide compounds that are surprisingly effective protease inhibitors and a second antiretroviral compound are disclosed. Methods of inhibiting retrovirus proteases, in particular multi-drug resistant retrovirus proteases, methods of treating or preventing infection or disease associated with retrovirus infection in a mammal, and methods of inhibiting viral replication are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignees: Tibotec Pharmaceuticals, Ltd., The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Guangyang Wang, Michael Eissenstat, John W. Erickson, Piet T. B. P. Wigerinck
  • Patent number: 7148242
    Abstract: N-[1-oxo-2-alkyl-3-(N-hydroxyformamido)-propyl]-(carbonylamino-aryl or -heteroaryl)-azacyclo4-7alkanes or thiazacyclo4-7alkanes or imidazacyclo4-7alkanes have interesting properties, e.g., in the treatment or prevention of disorders amenable to treatment by peptidyl deformylase inhibitors such as treatment of bacterial infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Jeffrey Jacobs, Rakesh K. Jain, Dinesh V. Patel, Zhengyu Yuan
  • Patent number: 7078431
    Abstract: It has been discovered certain 1,3-bis-(substituted-phenyl)-2-propen-1-ones, including compounds of formula (I) inhibit the expression of VCAM-1, and thus can be used to treat a patient with a disorder mediated by VCAM-1. Examples of inflammatory disorders that are mediated by VCAM-1 include, but are not limited to arthritis, asthma, dermatitis, cystic fibrosis, post transplantation late and chronic solid organ rejection, multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosis, inflammatory bowel diseases, autoimmune diabetes, diabetic retinopathy, rhinitis, ischemia-reperfusion injury, post-angioplasty restenosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), glomerulonephritis, Graves disease, gastrointestinal allergies, conjunctivitis, atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, angina and small artery disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Atherogenics, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Q. Meng, Liming Ni, James A. Sikorski, Lee K. Hoong
  • Patent number: 7078057
    Abstract: Nanometer particles of poorly water-soluble or substantially water-insoluble compound are produced by finely-spraying a non-aqueous solution of said compound into a heated and fluidized bed of carrier excipient. The resulting product consists of a free flowing mixture of relatively large particles of carrier excipient and nanometer sized particles (less than 3 ?m)) of compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Inventor: Nicholas J. Kerkhof
  • Patent number: 7045518
    Abstract: Selected sulfonylalkanoylamino hydroxyethylamine sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease. The present invention relates to such retroviral protease inhibitors and, more particularly, relates to selected novel compounds, composition and method for inhibiting retroviral proteases, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease, prophylactically preventing retroviral infection or the spread of a retrovirus, and treatment of a retroviral infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Daniel P. Getman, Gary A. DeCrescenzo, John N. Freskos, Michael L. Vazquez, James A. Sikorski, Balekudru Devadas, Srinivasan Raj Nagarajan, Joseph J. McDonald
  • Patent number: 7037914
    Abstract: A peroxisome proliferator activated receptor regulator containing a carboxylic acid derivative of formula (I) (wherein all symbols are as defined in the specification), a non-toxic acid thereof or a hydrate thereof as active ingredient. Because of having an effect of regulating PPAR, a compound of formula (I) is useful as a hypoglycemic agent, a hypolipidemic agent, a preventive and/or a remedy for diseases associating metabolic disorders (diabetes, obesity, syndrome X, hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipoproteinemia, etc.), hyperlipemia, atherosclerosis, hypertension, circulatory diseases, overeating, coronary heart diseases, etc., an HDL cholesterol-elevating agent, an LDL cholesterol and/or VLDL cholesterol-lowering agent and a drug for relief from risk factors of diseases or syndrome X.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hisao Tajima, Yoshisuke Nakayama, Daikichi Fukushima
  • Patent number: 7019028
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) process for their preparation starting from the plant Beilschmiedia fulva, PLA 101037, and the use thereof for producing a medicament, in particular for the treatment of allergic disorders, of asthmatic disorders, of inflammatory concomitant symptoms of asthma and/or of diseases which can be treated by inhibiting c-maf and NFAT.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignees: Aventis Pharma Deutschland GmbH, Aventis Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Claudia Eder, Herbert Kogler, Sabine Haag-Richter
  • Patent number: 6974832
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions in the form of a powder or granules containing L-ascorbic acid and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and pectin in a quantity within the range of about 0.1 to about 10% by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: DSM Nutritional Products Inc.
    Inventors: Chyi-Cheng Chen, Bruno Leuenberger, Denise Voelki
  • Patent number: 6964968
    Abstract: Viral infections selected from the group consisting of herpes simplex virus, varicella zoster virus, respiratory syncytial virus and cytomegalovirus can be treated by administering to the host a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein Y, Ra, and R1 are as defined herein. The compounds and salts can also be used to inhibit viral replication of these viruses in cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Assignee: Shire Biochem, Inc.
    Inventors: Francis J. Giles, Jean Bédard, Robert F. Rando
  • Patent number: 6946462
    Abstract: New compounds represented by the formula or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof, wherein X1 and X2 are each independently selected from a CH group or a nitrogen atom; and R is an optionally substituted five or six membered nonaromatic carbocyclic ring or a nonaromatic or aromatic heterocyclic ring, whereby the ring is optionally condensed with a 6-membered, optionally substituted carbocyclic aromatic ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Rainer Haag, Ulrike Leser-Reiff, Anja Limberg, Michael Weidner, Gerd Zimmermann
  • Patent number: 6943182
    Abstract: The invention relates to cyclopentabenzofuran derivatives, process for their preparation, the use of cyclopentabenzofuran derivatives for the production of a medicament for the therapy of NF-?B-dependent diseases and medicaments which contain the cyclopentabenzofuran derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Walter Guarnieri, Thomas Jaetsch, Andreas Schoop, Jörg Baumgarten, Axel Kretschmer, Horst-Peter Antonicek
  • Patent number: 6894074
    Abstract: The invention relates to insecticidal mixtures comprising compounds of the formula (I) in which X?, Y?, Z?, n, G?, A? and B? are as defined above and agonists and/or antagonists of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, for protecting plants against attack by pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Thomas Bretschneider, Reiner Fischer, Christoph Erdelen, Ernst Brück