Polycarboxylic Acid Patents (Class 560/54)
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Patent number: 8920830Abstract: The present invention relates to wound dressings having a wound contacting layer that contains a wound healing composition and which is adapted to maintain a temperature different from ambient, for example achieve and maintain a heat-absorbing effect on the underlying tissues. The specific physico-chemical structure of the devices of the invention allows fluid containment and absorption of wound secretions while avoiding skin macerations.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2009Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Laboratoire Medidom S.A.Inventor: Burkhard Mathies
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Patent number: 8692013Abstract: A process for making bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalates useful as antiplasticizers for thermoplastic polyesters is disclosed. Dimethyl terephthalate is reacted with an excess of an aryloxyalkanol in the presence of a condensation catalyst to produce an intermediate mixture comprising a bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalate, a mono(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalate, and unreacted aryloxyalkanol. This mixture continues to react at reduced pressure while unreacted aryloxyalkanol is removed and the mono-ester content is reduced to less than 1 mole % based on the combined amounts of mono- and bis-esters. Both steps are performed substantially in the absence of oxygen. Additional unreacted aryloxyalkanol is then removed to provide a purified bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalate having an overall purity of at least 98 mole % and a yellowness index less than 10.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2012Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Stepan CompanyInventors: Rick Tabor, Brian K. Mirous, Timothy L. Lambert, Michael E. O'Brien, Matthew I. Levinson, Daniel J. Dershowitz
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Publication number: 20130315841Abstract: Methods for the synthesis and use of functionalized, substituted naphthalenes are described. The functionalized, substituted naphthalenes display useful properties including liquid crystals and fluorescence properties, such as solvatochromatic fluorescence, with high quantum yields, Stoke's shift, and show emission maxima that are significantly red-shifted.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Inventor: Kay M. Brummond
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Publication number: 20130079544Abstract: The use of compounds in the treatment of skin disorders is described. In particular, compounds having the general formula (I): are described. A process for preparing such compounds and their cosmetic or dermatological use are also described. The described compounds can act as bactericides. As a result, they can be useful in the treatment of conditions associated with the presence of bacteria, more specifically of P. acnes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2010Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: GALDERMA RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENTInventors: Nicolas Rodeville, Jean-Claude Pascal, Claire Bouix-Peter
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Patent number: 8344172Abstract: A process for making bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalates useful as antiplasticizers for thermoplastic polyesters is disclosed. Dimethyl terephthalate is reacted with an excess of an aryloxyalkanol in the presence of a condensation catalyst to produce an intermediate mixture comprising a bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalate, a mono(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalate, and unreacted aryloxyalkanol. This mixture continues to react at reduced pressure while unreacted aryloxyalkanol is removed and the mono-ester content is reduced to less than 1 mole % based on the combined amounts of mono- and bis-esters. Both steps are performed substantially in the absence of oxygen. Additional unreacted aryloxyalkanol is then removed to provide a purified bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalate having an overall purity of at least 98 mole % and a yellowness index less than 10.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2011Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Stepan CompanyInventors: Rick Tabor, Brian K. Mirous, Timothy L. Lambert, Michael E. O'Brien, Matthew I. Levinson, Daniel J. Dershowitz
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Publication number: 20120323035Abstract: Compounds of the following general formula (I): are described. Also described, are processes of their preparation and their use in therapeutic applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2010Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: GALDERMA RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENTInventors: Claire Bouix-Peter, Jean-Claude Pascal, Nicolas Rodeville
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Patent number: 8304513Abstract: Disclosed are polyesters, particularly poly(trimethylene terephthalate), comprising fluorovinylether functionalized aromatic repeat units, and methods to make the polyester polymers. The polymers are useful for imparting soil resistance to polyesters, particularly in the form of fibers, fabrics, and carpets.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2010Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Neville Everton Drysdale, Surbhi Mahajan, Kenneth Gene Moloy, Fredrik Nederberg, Joel M. Pollino, Joachim C. Ritter
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Publication number: 20120264925Abstract: A process for preparing pyrazole-glycoside derivatives of the general Formula (I) in which the meanings are R1 H and R2 F; or R1 F and R2 H; or R1 F and R2 F; R3 (C1-C8)-alkyl, where one, more than one or all hydrogen(s) may be replaced by fluorine; X (C1-C3)-alkylene, (C2-C3)-alkenylene.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2010Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: SANOFIInventors: Michael Podeschwa, David Rigal, Kai Rossen, Bernhard Otto, Hermut Wehlan, Theodor Andreas Wollmann, Bernd Becker, Berndt Kulitzscher, Alexander Schaefer
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Patent number: 8288580Abstract: A benzophenone compound is represented by the following formula (I): (A)n-X—(B)m??(I) wherein X is an organic moiety having (n+m) valence, (n+m) being an integer ranging from 1 to 4; A is B is R is H or a methyl group; n is the number of A bonded to X and is an integer ranging from 1 to 4; and m is the number of B bonded to X and is an integer ranging from 0 to 3.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2010Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Double Bond Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jimmy Liu, Kuei-Ta Chen, I-Ling Chen
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Publication number: 20110054190Abstract: Disclosed is a technology for enabling an efficient asymmetric Michael addition reaction which does not require a large amount of a malonic ester, while having a short reaction time. Specifically disclosed is a catalyst which is composed of MX2 (wherein M is Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba or Ra and X is an arbitrary group) and a compound represented by general formula [I]. [In the formula, R7, R8, R9 and R10 each represents a substituted cyclic group or an unsubstituted cyclic group.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: JAPAN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AGENCYInventors: Shu Kobayashi, Magno Agostinho, Uwe Schneider, Miyuki Yamaguchi
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Publication number: 20110020749Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a chemically amplified resist composition excellent in a resolution and a mask error enhancement factor. By employing the salt represented by the formulae (A1) as an acid generator of a resist composition, the above mentioned object is achieved. wherein Z+ represents an organic cation, Q1 and Q2 each independently represent a fluorine atom or a perfluoroalkyl group, Ra2 represents a divalent alicyclic hydrocarbon group pr the like, Ra2 represents an elimination group represented by the formulae (II-1) or (II-2). In the formulae (II-1) or (II-2), Ra3 and Ra4 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or an aliphatic hydrocarbon group, Ra5 represents an aliphatic hydrocarbon group, Ra6 represents a divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group, and Ra7 represents an aliphatic hydrocarbon group.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITEDInventors: Koji Ichikawa, Isao Yoshida, Satoshi Yamaguchi
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Publication number: 20100207078Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions suitable for use in an intermolecular photodeprotection reaction scheme. Such compositions include a chromophore compound and a second compound having a photocleavable group bonded to a protected functional group. Novel compounds which can used in intramolecular photodeprotection are also provided. These compounds have a chromophore moiety bonded to a photocleavable group, which itself is bonded to a protected group. The compounds and compositions disclosed herein can be used in two-photon and multi-photon excitation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2007Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventors: Seth Marder, Stephen Barlow, Joseph Perry, Jing Wang
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Patent number: 7763650Abstract: A new pharmaceutical compound for treating central nervous disorders, the compound comprising a therapeutically effective amount of valproic acid or pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof covalently bonded to myo-inositol. The invention also provides a composition, method for treating a patient and a method for obtaining the compound.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2006Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignees: Medipharma S.A., University Nacional De La PlataInventors: Luis Bruno-Blanch, Sung Chin Moon
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Publication number: 20100104979Abstract: Compounds of the Formula (I) wherein x is an integer from 1-4; p is an integer from 1-3; q is an integer from 0-3; Ar is phenyl, naphthyl, anthryl or phenanthryl each of which optionally is substituted by one or more Cl, CN, OR5, C3-C5alkenyl or C1-C6alkyl which optionally is substituted by one or more OR6, COOR or halogen; R1 if x is 1, is ORS, O—X+, NR8R9, C1-C20alkyl optionally substituted by one or more COOR10, or is C2-C20alkyl interrupted by one ore more O, or is C2-C5alkenyl or phenyl-C1-C4alkyl; R1 if x is 2, is for example C1-C20alkylene; R1 if x is 3, is for example a tri-valent radical; R1if x is 4, is for example a tetravalent radical; R2and R3are hydrogen or C1-C8alkyl, or R2and R3 together are O, C1-C3alkylene or CH?CH; R4 is C1-C4alkyl; R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 are for example hydrogen or C1-C4alkyl; and X is a x-valent cationic counter ion; are in particular suitable as photoinitiators for the curing with UV-A light (320-450 nm).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2008Publication date: April 29, 2010Inventors: Kurt Dietliker, Peter Murer, Rinaldo Hüsler, Tunja Jung
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Publication number: 20090042955Abstract: Compounds that have agonist activity at one or more of the S1P receptors are provided. The compounds are sphingosine analogs that, after phosphorylation, can behave as agonists at S1P receptors.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Inventors: Kevin R. LYNCH, Timothy L. Macdonald
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Publication number: 20090017307Abstract: The present invention relates to advantageous processes for the manufacture of organic pigments and their precursors. The invention particularly relates to reactions carried out in an “All In One Reactor”® (Draiswerke GmbH, Germany), a kneader like the TurbuKneader® of the same company, a paddle dryer like the Turbudry® of the same company or a related system and thereby submitting the reaction mixtures to enhanced driving power as expressed by a Froude number >1, the reaction mixture being caused to react in high concentrations at elevated temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Applicant: MCA TECHNOLOGIES, GMBHInventor: Bansi Lal KAUL
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Patent number: 7368566Abstract: Disclosed is a new process and intermediates for preparing benzazepines of Formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 are as defined herein.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2004Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: SmithKline Beecham CorporationInventors: Jose J. Conde, Lewilynn L. Goldfinger, Michael A. McGuire, Susan C. Shilcrat, Michael D. Wallace, Marvin Sungwhan Yu
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Patent number: 7339071Abstract: The invention provides an aryl ethynyl phthalic acid and derivatives thereof (including fluorine-containing compounds) represented by Formulae 1, 3, 5, 4A and 5A including the structure of Formula 2, and method of producing these compounds, in which an aryl ethynyl phthalic anhydride is formed by subjecting an aryl phthalic acid to ring closing:Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2005Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: FUJIFILM CorporationInventors: Daisuke Urazoe, Hideto Mori, Katsuyoshi Yamakawa
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Patent number: 7129367Abstract: Palladum-phosphine complexes obtained by reacting a 5 compound of formula (1) below with a palladium compound: F(I) (wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group or a phenyl group which may be substituted; R2 and R3 are each, the same or different, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group or a phenyl group which may be substituted; R4 and R5 are each, the same or different, a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group or a phenyl group which may be substituted; R6, R7, R8 and R9 are each, the same or different, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, a phenyl group which may be substituted, an alkoxyl group, a dialkylamino group, a halogen atom, a phenyl group, a benzyl group, a naphthyl group or a halogenated alkyl group; R6 and R7, R8 and R9 may be combined to form, each, a fused ring, a trimethylene group, a tetramethylene group or a 20 methylenedioxy group; p, q, r and s are each an integer of 0 to 5; and p+q, and r+s are each in the range of 0 to 5.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2004Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: Takasago International CorporationInventors: Ken Suzuki, Yoji Hori
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Patent number: 6878845Abstract: Oligomers from multifunctional acrylates and organonitro compounds are provided. Films obtained from crosslinked oligomers of the present invention are useful as protective or decorative coatings as well as components in adhesives and composites.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2002Date of Patent: April 12, 2005Assignee: Ashland Inc.Inventors: Matthew S. Sheridan, Laurence G. Dammann, Sridevi Narayan-Sarathy
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Patent number: 6743941Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for preparing certain piperidine derivatives, including fexofenadine (F), the active ingredient in the non-sedating antihistamine sold in the U.S. under the designation “Allegra®”. This invention also relates to novel synthetic intermediates useful in the processes of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2002Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Assignee: Aventis Pharma Deutschland GmbHInventors: Collin Schroeder, Ryan Huddleston, Richard Charles
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Patent number: 6569810Abstract: The present invention relates to novel bicyclic cyclopentane-1,3-dione derivatives of the formula (I) to a process for their preparation and to their use as pesticides and herbicides.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2002Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Assignee: Bayer AktiengesellschaftInventors: Reiner Fischer, Michael Ruther, Alan Graff, Arno Widdig, Jacques Dumas, Christoph Erdelen, Peter Dahmen, Markus Dollinger, Ulrike Wachendorff-Neumann
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Patent number: 6509374Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula I. The compounds are useful in the treatment of conditions mediated by nuclear receptors, in particular the Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors (PPAR).Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2001Date of Patent: January 21, 2003Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/SInventors: Per Sauerberg, Lone Jeppesen, John Patrick Mogensen, Ingrid Pettersson, Paul Stanley Bury
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Patent number: 6441218Abstract: Adipic acid diester is caused to react with alkoxide M(OR)n, wherein R is an alkyl group and M is an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, the reaction product is successively subjected either to coupling with halomethylstyrene followed by carbonylation, or to coupling with 2-(halomethylphenyl)propionic acid or its ester followed by decarboxylation and hydrolysis. With this process, it is possible to produce more efficiently a specific 2-substituted propionic acid, loxoprofen.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2001Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: Nippon Petrochemicals Company, LimitedInventors: Saisuke Watanabe, Kazuharu Suyama
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Patent number: 6369026Abstract: The present invention describes a fragrance delivery system which releases fragrant alcohols upon exposure to light. Said system comprises 2-benzoyl benzoates of general formulae which can comprise various subtituents R1-R5 as defined in the application and a substituted R* which is the organic part of a fragrant alcohol. In a further embodiment, the present invention describes a fragrance delivery system which releases fragrant aldehydes or ketones and/or fragrant compounds containing an olefin function.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2000Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: Firmenich SAInventors: Jana Pika, Andreas Herrmann, Christian Vial
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Publication number: 20020035283Abstract: A novel process in which an optically active alcohol compound having a desired absolute configuration and a high optical purity can be obtained by asymmetrically hydrogenating a &bgr;-keto acid compound through a simple operation. An optically active alcohol represented by general formula (III) as defined is obtained by asymmetrically hydrogenating a &bgr;-keto ester compound represented by general formula (I) as defined in the presence of at least one ruthenium complex having as a ligand an optically active tertiary diphosphine compound represented by general formula (II) as defined.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2001Publication date: March 21, 2002Applicant: TAKASAGO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Takao Saito, Tohru Yokozawa, Kazuhiko Matsumura, Noboru Sayo
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Patent number: 6337034Abstract: Liquid crystalline compounds which have a wide temperature range of liquid crystal phase, low viscosity, and improved threshold voltage; liquid crystal compositions; and liquid crystal display devices comprising the composition can be provided; and the liquid crystalline compounds are expressed by the general formula (1) Ra—A1—Z1—A2—Z2—A3—(Z3—A4)m—Rb (1) wherein Ra represents an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms one or more —CH2— in which alkyl group may be replaced by —O— or the like, and one or more hydrogen atoms in which alkyl group may be replaced by a halogen atom; Rb represents Ra, a halogen atom, or cyano group; A1, A2, A3, and A4 independently represent a divalent ring group; Z1, Z2, and Z3 independently represent an alkenylene group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms, —COO—, a covalent bond, or the like provided that at least one of Z1 to Z3 represents an alkenylene group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms, and atType: GrantFiled: August 24, 1998Date of Patent: January 8, 2002Assignee: Chisso CorporationInventors: Tomoyuki Kondo, Shuichi Matsui, Kazutoshi Miyazawa, Yasuko Sekiguchi, Etsuo Nakagawa
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Patent number: 6335462Abstract: The compounds of the formula I X[—Y1—A1—Y2—M—Y3—A2—Z]n I, wherein the variables are as defined in the specification. The compounds are suitable as alignment layers for liquid-crystalline materials, as photocrosslinkable adhesives, as monomers for the production of liquid-crystalline networks, as base material for the preparation of polymerizable liquid-crystal systems which can be doped by chiral compounds, as polymerizable matrix monomers for polymer-dispersed displays or as base material for polymerizable, liquid-crystalline materials for optical components, such as polarizers, retardation plates or lenses.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 1999Date of Patent: January 1, 2002Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Karl-Heinz Etzbach, Karl Siemensmeyer, Peter Schuhmacher
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Patent number: 6258977Abstract: An alkyl 3-oxoalkanoate, a process for preparation and use for the synthesis of fatty hydroxylated amino acids, fatty amino alcohols and ceramides.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 1999Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Assignee: L'OrealInventors: Michel Philippe, Bernadette Luppi, Didier Semeria, Claude Mahieu
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Patent number: 6133228Abstract: A fragrance delivery system which releases fragrant alcohols upon exposure to light. The system comprises 2-benzoyl benzoates of general formulae ##STR1## which can comprise various subtituents R.sub.1 -R.sub.5 as defined in the application and a substituted R* which is the organic part of a fragrant alcohol.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 1998Date of Patent: October 17, 2000Assignee: Firmenich SAInventors: Jana Pika, Andreas Herrmann, Christian Vial
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Patent number: 5952386Abstract: The present invention provides dihalopropene compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl or the like; L is C(.dbd.O)NH or the like; R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently halogen or the like; R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are independently hydrogen or the like; m is an integer of 0 to 4; n is an integer of 0 to 2; X is chlorine or the like; Y is oxygen or the like; and Z is oxygen or the like, which have excellent insecticidal activity so that they are satisfactorily effective for the control of noxious insects.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1997Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, LimitedInventors: Sanshiro Matsuo, Taro Hirose, Keiichi Izumi, Masaya Suzuki, Noriyasu Sakamoto, Kazunori Tsushima, Shigeru Saito, Hirotaka Takano
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Patent number: 5852200Abstract: Cross-coupling or addition reactions of organic compounds, including acid halides, allylic halides, and .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carbonyl containing compounds, with organozinc compounds may be readily and safely carried out in the presence of cuprous iodide. The use of this catalyst in the coupling reaction provides for the preparation of commercially useful products in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical and other industries.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 1996Date of Patent: December 22, 1998Assignee: Rieke Metals, Inc.Inventor: Reuben D. Rieke
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Patent number: 5739376Abstract: Fullerene derivatives, methods of preparing the same and methods of using the same, wherein the fullerene derivatives are of the formula I ##STR1##Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 1995Date of Patent: April 14, 1998Assignee: Hoechst AktiengesellschaftInventor: Carsten Bingel
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Patent number: 5723648Abstract: Novel 4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is cyclopropyl which may have 1 to 3 substituents of alkyl and halogen; phenyl which may be substituted by 1 to 3 substituents of alkoxy, halogen and OH; alkyl which may be substituted by halogen, alkanoyloxy or OH; alkenyl; or thienyl, R.sup.2 is 5- to 9-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring which may be sustituted, R.sup.3 is alkyl, R is H or alkyl, and X is halogen, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, said compounds having excellent antimicrobial activity and hence being useful as an antimicrobial agent, and a pharmaceutical composition containing said compound as an active ingredient.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 1996Date of Patent: March 3, 1998Assignee: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company, LimitedInventors: Hiraki Ueda, Hisashi Miyamoto, Hiroshi Yamashita, Hitoshi Tone
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Patent number: 5672730Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein n is an integer from 1 to 4, R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl; wherein when n is 1, R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl radicals having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, aryl radicals having 6 to 12 carbon atoms, aralkyl radicals having 7 to 12 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl radicals having 5 to 12 carbon atoms and radicals of the formula: ##STR2## wherein x is an integer of from 1 to 7; wherein when n is 2, R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of alkylene radicals having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, cycloalkylene radicals having 5 to 12 carbon atoms, arylene radicals having 6 to 12 carbon atoms, ##STR3## polyalkyl glycol ether radicals having the following structure ##STR4## wherein x is an integer from 1 to 7.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 1995Date of Patent: September 30, 1997Assignee: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyInventor: Kirkwood Storer Cottman
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Patent number: 5523476Abstract: A process for producing tetrafluorophthalic anhydride, which comprises chlorinating tetrachlorophthalic anhydride to obtain 3,3,4,5,6,7-hexachloro-1-[3H]-isobenzofuranone, then fluorinating it to obtain 3,4,5,6-tetrafluorophthaloyldifluoride and/or 3,3,4,5,6,7-hexafluoro-1-[3H]-isobenzofuranone, and further reacting the tetrafluorophthalolyldifluoride and/or the hexafluoro-1-[3H]-isobenzofuranone with an inorganic base or an organic acid to obtain tetrafluorophthalic anhydride.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 1995Date of Patent: June 4, 1996Assignee: Asahi Glass Company Ltd.Inventors: Ryuji Seki, Koji Sugimoto, Seisaku Kumai
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Patent number: 5457124Abstract: The invention relates to compounds selected from the group consisting of the formulas: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 and Ph are as described herein. These compounds are potent leukotriene B.sub.4 antagonists and are therefore useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 1993Date of Patent: October 10, 1995Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.Inventors: Noal Cohen, Andrzej R. Daniewski, Ferdinand K. Lee, Keith A. Yagaloff
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Patent number: 5434186Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is O or CH.sub.2 ; Y is O, --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH--, --C.tbd.C--, or --OCH.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.4 --;Z is --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH-- or --C.tbd.C--;f, h, k, m and t, independently, are 0 or 1;n is an integer from 1 to 12;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, cycloalkyl, or aralkyl; and A is B or --O--B, wherein B is a mono-, di- or tricyclic aromatic or heteroaromatic moiety substituted by the group --COR.sup.2, --(O).sub.t --(W).sub.s --COR.sup.2 or --(CH.dbd.CH).sub.p COR.sup.2 and which may also contain up to 4 additional substituents selected, independently, from the group consisting of halogen, cyano, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, sulfonamido, alkanoyl, aroyl, --(Q).sub.k --(W).sub.s' --E or --(Q).sub.k --(W).sub.s" --C.sub.6 H.sub.4 --(W).sub.s'" --E, provided that no more than one of said substituents is --(Q).sub.k --(W).sub.s' --E or --(Q).sub.k --(W).sub.s" --C.sub.6 H.sub.4 --(W).sub.s'" --E, and wherein E is COR.sup.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1993Date of Patent: July 18, 1995Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.Inventors: Noal Cohen, Ferdinand K. Lee, Keith A. Yagaloff
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Patent number: 5403952Abstract: Novel substituted cyclic compounds of Formula I are found to be useful inhibitors of matrix metalloendoproteinase-mediated diseases including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, septic arthritis, tumor invasion in certain cancers, periodontal disease, corneal ulceration, proteinuria, dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, and coronary thrombosis associated with atherosclerotic plaque rupture. The matrix metalloendoproteinases are a family of zinc-containing proteinases including but not limited to stromelysin, collagenase, and gelatinase, that are capable of degrading the major components of articular cartilage and basement membranes. The inhibitors claimed herein may also be useful in preventing the pathological sequelae following a traumatic injury that could lead to a permanent disability. These compounds may also be useful as novel birth control agents by preventing ovulation or implantation.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 1993Date of Patent: April 4, 1995Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.Inventors: William Hagmann, Charles G. Caldwell, Paul R. Gooley
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Patent number: 5389619Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## where n, W, X, Y, Z, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are as defined herein exhibit fungicidal, insecticidal, and acaracidal activity.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 1993Date of Patent: February 14, 1995Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Reinhard Doetzer, Hubert Sauter, Horst Wingert, Reinhard Kirstgen, Albrecht Harreus, Gisela Lorenz, Eberhard Ammermann
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Patent number: 5359125Abstract: Disclosed are certain novel 2,2'-bisacetoacetates useful as crosslinking agents and a process for the preparation therefor. Also provided are novel enamel compositions containing the crosslinkers and coatings and articles coated with thermosetting coating compositions crosslinked with these novel crosslinkers.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 1993Date of Patent: October 25, 1994Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: J. Stewart Witzeman, Allen L. Crain
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Patent number: 5350872Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is a process for the preparation of carboxylic acids and derivatives of them of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R means hydrogen, or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl or a (C.sub.1-5 alkoxy)carbonyl group,R.sub.1 is as defined in claim 1,R.sub.7 stands for hydrogen or a C.sub.1-7 alkyl group andR.sub.8 means hydrogen or a carboxyl group,by reacting a 1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione derivative of the general formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.9 stands for a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group or a phenyl group, optionally monosubstituted by halogen andR.sub.10 stands for hydrogen or a C.sub.1-5 alkyl group orR.sub.9 and R.sub.10 together form a pentamethylene group,and an aldehyde or ketone of the general formula ##STR3## in the presence of formic acid.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1993Date of Patent: September 27, 1994Assignee: Biogal GyogyszergrarInventors: Gyorgy Toth, Janos Balint, Klara Elek nee Herczik, Zsuzsanna Moricz nee Garai, Eva Mudra nee Kantor
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Patent number: 5322794Abstract: Fluorescence probes are described comprising coronene fluorophores chemically attached to lipids or membrane-mimetic molecules via hydrocarbon spacers of defined length. Also described is a method for determining lipid packing and dynamics in membranes, a method for estimating hydrodynamic properties of macromolecules and macromolecular complexes, and a method for measuring changes in Ca.sup.+2 concentrations in or near membranes.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 1993Date of Patent: June 21, 1994Inventor: Lesley Davenport
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Patent number: 5196564Abstract: A novel compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is esterified carboxyl; R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are the same or different and are hydrogen or alkyl; A is formyl, hydroxyiminomethyl or carboxyl; and X is hydrogen or halogen, or a salt thereof, which is useful as an aromatase inhibitor or an intermediate of its production. Processes for producing the compound of the formula (I) and an aromatase inhibitor containing as an active component the compound of the formula (I) wherein A is formyl and X is hydrogen or, a salt thereof as well as Penicillium funiculosum capable for producing the compound (I) wherein R.sub.1 is carboxyl, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are hydrogen and X is formyl are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1991Date of Patent: March 23, 1993Assignee: Takeda Chemical Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Tsuneo Kanamaru, Tsuneaki Hida, Masayuki Muroi
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Patent number: 5191108Abstract: The invention relates to catechol carboxylic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein, R.sub.1 is ##STR2## acetyl, hydrogen, hydroxy or alkanoyloxy, R.sub.2 is ##STR3## hydroxy, hydrogen or alkanoyloxy, wherein R is hydrogen, lower alkyl or --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --N--(lower alkyl).sub.2,R.sub.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or amino,R.sub.4 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, halogen or aminoA is ##STR4## wherein, R.sub.5 is hydrogen or acyl, R.sub.6 is hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, aryl or cycloalky, and R.sub.7 and R.sub.8, independently, are hydrogen, lower alkyl or halogen, orA is ##STR5## wherein, R.sub.5 is hydrogen or acyl, R.sub.9 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, R.sub.10 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or halogen, R.sub.11 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl or halogen, m is 0 or 1, n is an integer of 2-10, provided, that no more than one of R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 can be hydroxy, alkanoyloxy or ##STR6## and when R is hydrogen, salts thereof with pharmaceutically acceptable bases or when R is --(CH.sub.2).sub.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 1991Date of Patent: March 2, 1993Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.Inventors: Matthew Carson, Ru-Jen L. Han, Ronald A. Lemahieu
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Patent number: 5152826Abstract: An herbicide compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy, nitro; cyano; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 haloalkyl, or R.sup.a SO.sub.n -- wherein n is 0 or 2 and R.sup.a is C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl;R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are alkylene having 2 to 5 carbon atoms;R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; orR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together are oxo;R.sup.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.6 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; orR.sup.5 and R.sup.6 together are alkylene having 2 to 5 carbon atoms;R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently are (1) hydrogen; (2) halogen; (3) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (4) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; (5) trifluoromethoxy; (6) cyano; (7) nitro; (8) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; (9) R.sup.b SO.sub.n --wherein n is the integer 0, 1 or 2; and R.sup.b is (a) C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (b) C.sub.1 -C.sub.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 1991Date of Patent: October 6, 1992Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLCInventor: Christopher G. Knudsen
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Patent number: 5136081Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of fungicidally active cyclopentene derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## cyclopentane derivatives of the general formula ##STR2## and cyclohexane derivatives of the general formula ##STR3## in which n, R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.5, X and Y are as herein defined. Compounds of formula II and III are also provided which are useful as intermediates in the preparation of certain fungicidally active cyclopentane derivatives.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1989Date of Patent: August 4, 1992Assignee: Shell Internationale Research Maatschappij B.V.Inventor: Paul H. Briner
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Patent number: 5124083Abstract: There are disclosed 3-substituted and 3,3-disubstituted all-trans-4-oxoretinoic acids and 3-substituted and 3,3-disubstituted 13-cis-4-oxoretinoic acids and their lower alkyl esters.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 1990Date of Patent: June 23, 1992Assignee: Southern Research InstituteInventor: Y. Fulmer Shealy
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Patent number: 5081308Abstract: Sunscreen compositions are described which contain certain bis-1,3-diketone derivatives of cyclohexane when incorporated in a carrier in amounts ranging from 0.1-50% by weight.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1988Date of Patent: January 14, 1992Assignee: ICI Americas Inc.Inventor: Donald J. Gosciniak
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Patent number: 5051527Abstract: The invention lies in novel ferroelectric liquid crystal compounds particularly represented by the general formulae, having a good responsibility in relation to the applied electric field and a wide range of phase transition points inclusive of the room temperature so as to be useful alone as the liquid crystal material but also to be mixed with other liquid crystal compounds for expanding the phase transition points to a desired range and making the response speed of the liquid crystal composition faster. ##STR1## In the formulae, m and n are same or different with each other and represent an integral of 1-20.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 1989Date of Patent: September 24, 1991Assignee: Showa Shell Sekiyu K.K.Inventors: Yoshiichi Suzuki, Takashi Hagiwara, Hiroyuki Mogamiya