Felix Hoffmann, a German chemist, was searching for something to relieve his father's arthritis. In doing so, he "rediscovered" acetylsalicylic acid and in 1900, patented a stable process for developing it. Hence, we have aspirin.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8173643 | N-substituted thiomorpholine derivatives as the inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase IV and the pharmaceutical uses thereof The present invention relates to N-Substituted thiomorpholine compounds of formula I, the possible isomers, the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, the solvates, the hydrates or the prodrugs thereof as inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV); and to a method f... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8088763 | Cyclohexyl-1, 4-diamine compounds Novel cyclohexyl-1,4-diamine compounds corresponding to formula I, processes for the production thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, methods of producing pharmaceutical compositions including the... | 01/03/2012 |
| RE42700 | Induction of apoptosis in cancer cells The present invention provides compounds that are inducers or inhibitors of apoptosis of apoptosis preceded by cell-cycle arrest. In addition, the present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating mammals with leukemia or other forms of... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8012962 | Substituted thiomorpholine derivatives The present invention relates to thiomorpholine derivatives of formula I or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and their use in treating seizure disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, neuropathic pain disorders and migraine pain disorders. | 09/06/2011 |
| 7964592 | 2,4-di (phenylamino) pyrimidines useful in the treatment of neoplastic diseases, inflammatory and immune system disorders Novel pyrimidine derivatives of formula I to process for their production, their use as pharmaceuticals and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them. ... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7767666 | Butyl and butynyl benzyl amine compounds Certain substituted butyl and butynyl benzyl amine compounds are histamine H3 receptor and/or serotonin transporter modulators useful in the treatment of histamine H3 receptor- and/or serotonin-mediated diseases. ... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7696198 | Phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors Selective PDE4 inhibition is achieved by 4-(substituted-phenyl)-2-pyrrolidinone compounds. The compounds exhibit improved PDE4 inhibition as compared to compounds like rolipram and show selectivity with regard to inhibition of other classes of PDEs. The compounds of... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7683054 | Galenic formulations of organic compounds The present invention relates to a solid oral dosage form comprising a therapeutically effective amount of aliskiren or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and wherein the active ingredient is present in an amount of more than 46% by weight based on the tota... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7683055 | Lanthionine-related compounds for the treatment of inflammatory diseases The present invention provides compositions comprising lanthionine ketimine derivatives and thiomorpholine dicarboxylic acid derivatives, as well as processes for the preparation of such compounds. The invention also concerns the use of lanthionine, lanthionine keti... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7648984 | Antibacterial agents Naphthalene, quinoline, quinoxaline and naphthyridine derivatives useful in the treatment of bacterial infections in mammals, particularly humans, are disclosed herein. ... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7572790 | Biphenyl carboxylic amide p38 kinase inhibitors Compound of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, and their use as pharmaceuticals, particularly as p38 kinase inhibitors. ... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7517877 | 5-substituted-alkylaminopyrazole derivatives as pesticides The invention relates to the use for the control of parasites in animals, of a compound which is a 5-substituted-alkylaminopyrazole derivative of formula (I) or a salt thereof: wherein the various symbols are as defined in the description, to novel 5-substituted-alk... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7514428 | Pesticidal 1-aryl-3-amidoxime-pyrazole derivatives 1-Arylpyrazole-3-substituted-amidoxime derivatives of formula (Ia) or (Ib): or salts thereof, wherein the various symbols are as defined in the description, and pesticidal compositions thereof, processes for their preparati... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7511036 | Dihydrothiazine prodrugs of thiazolium agents Provided are compounds of the formula (and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof): wherein: R is hydrogen, methyl, hydroxymethyl or α-hydroxyethyl; R... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7501408 | Inhibitors of cathepsin S The present invention provides compounds, compositions and methods for the selective inhibition of cathepsin S. In a preferred aspect, cathepsin S is selectively inhibited in the presence of at least one other cathepsin isozyme. The present invention also provides m... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7482340 | Pyridine derivatives useful for inhibiting sodium/calcium exchange system Therapeutically active compounds of formula (I) or (II): wherein the variables in formulas (I) and (II) are defined in the description, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The compounds are potent inhi... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7446104 | Phenylalkynes Substituted phenylalkynes of formula (I), compositions containing them, and methods of making and using them to treat histamine-mediated conditions. ... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7435851 | Puleganic amides The present invention provides substituted puleganic amides and compositions thereof, which are both useful as a topical treatment for skin, such as a repellant for insects and arthropods. ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7435732 | Crystalline polymorphs of (3S)-N-hydroxy-4-({4-[-(4-hydroxy-2-butynyl)oxy]phenyl}sulfonyl)-2,2-dimethyl-3-thiomorpholine carboxamide This invention relates to crystalline polymorphs of (3S)-N-hydroxy4-({4-[(4-hydroxy-2-butynyl)oxy]phenyl}sulfonyl)-2,2-dimethyl-3-thiomorpholine carboxamide, and preparation and uses thereof. ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7429581 | Pyrazole-derivatives as factor Xa inhibitors The present invention is directed to a compound of formula I, in which R0; R1; R2; R3; R4; Q; V, G and M have the meanings indicated below. The compound of formula I is... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7393852 | Piperazine derivatives and methods of use Selected compounds are effective for treatment of pain and diseases, such as inflammation mediated diseases. The invention encompasses novel compounds, analogs, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7381719 | Diaryl ethers as opioid receptor antagonist A compound of the formula (I) wherein the variables X1 to X10, R1 to R7 including R3′, E, v, y, z, A and B are as described, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, enantiomer, racemate, diastereomer o... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7378421 | Chromenone derivatives Novel compounds of the formula I in which R1, R2, R3 and Het are as defined herein, which are inhibitors of tyrosine kinases and/or Raf kinases and can be employed for... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7358376 | Substituted Thiophene compounds The invention relates to heteroaromatic carboxamides of formula (I), wherein A, R1, R2 and X are as defined in the specification, processes and intermediates used in their preparation, pharmaceutical c... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354934 | Chemokine receptor binding heterocyclic compounds with enhanced efficacy The invention relates to heterocyclic compounds consisting of a core nitrogen atom surrounded by three pendant groups, wherein two of the three pendant groups are preferably benzimidazolyl methyl and tetrahydroquinolyl, and the third pendant group contains N and opt... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7351703 | Sulfonylamino carboxylic acid N-arylamides as guanylate cyclase activators The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I in which A1, A2, R2 and R3 have the meanings indicated in the claims, which are valuable pharmaceutical active compound... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7348440 | Mitotic kinesin inhibitors The present invention relates to dihydropyrrole compounds that are useful for treating cellular proliferative diseases, for treating disorders associated with KSP kinesin activity, and for inhibiting KSP kinesin. The invention also related to compositions which comp... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7348341 | Chemical compounds The invention concerns compounds of formula (I), and their use in therapy, particularly in the modulation of CCR3 activity. ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7342028 | Medical use for tachykinin antagonists The present invention relates to the use of tachykinin antagonists, including substance P antagonists and other neurokinin antagonists, in the treatment of emesis. Also described are novel tachykinin antagonists of formula (I), processes for their preparation, pharm... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7335753 | Bifunctional heterocyclic compounds and methods of making and using same The invention provides a family of bifunctional heterocyclic compounds useful as anti-infective, anti-proliferative, anti-inflammatory, and prokinetic agents. The invention also provides methods of making the bifunctional heterocyclic compounds, and methods of using... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7329670 | Inhibition of RAF kinase using aryl and heteroaryl substituted heterocyclic ureas The compounds are aryl and heteroaryl substituted heterocyclic ureas of the formula A—NH—C(O)—NH—B where A is the aryl or hetaryl substituted heterocyclic group and B is an aryl or heteroaryl moiety. The compounds inhibit raf kinase and are useful in the tre... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7329655 | Nitrogenous heterocyclic compounds The present invention relates to nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which have inhibitory activity on the phosphorylation of kinases, which inhibits the activity of such kinases. The invention is also related to ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7323563 | Hydroxamic acid derivatives as antibacterials A method for the treatment of bacterial infections in humans and non-human mammals, which comprises inhibiting bacterial growth by administering to a subject an antibacterially effective dose of a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically or veterinarily accepta... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7314938 | Modulators of cellular adhesion The present invention provides compounds having formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, wherein R1-R4, n, p, A, B, D, E, L and AR1 | 01/01/2008 |
| 7314939 | Compositions and methods for inhibiting TGF-β The present invention provides compounds of the formula: and pharmaceutically acceptable isomers, salts, hydrates, solvates, and prodrug derivatives thereof, wherein R1, R6, R7, R... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7304057 | Substituted 6-membered N-heterocyclic compounds and method for their use as neurological regulator This invention relates to substituted 6-membered N-Herterocyclic neurotrophic compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or hydrates thereof, wherein R1, R2, X, Y, and Z are as defined in the description; their preparation me... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7294637 | Method of treating addiction or dependence using a ligand for a monamine receptor or transporter One aspect of the present invention relates to a method of treating of drug addiction or drug dependence in a mammal, comprising the step of administering to a mammal in need thereof a therapuetically effective amount of a heterocyclic compound, e.g., a 3-substitute... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7288526 | Dipeptide and related compounds which inhibit leukocyte adhesion mediated by VLA-4 Disclosed are compounds which bind VLA-4. Certain of these compounds aslo inhibit leukocyte adhesion and, in particular, leukocyte adhesion mediated by VLA-4. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases in a mammalian patient, e.g., human, su... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7285565 | Benzamides and related inhibitors of factor Xa Novel benzamide compounds, their salts and compositions related thereto having activity against mammalian factor Xa are disclosed. The compounds are useful in vitro or in vivo for preventing or treating coagulation disorders. ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7282496 | Allenic aryl sulfonamide hydroxamic acids as matrix metalloproteinase and TACE inhibitors Compounds of the formula are useful in treating disease conditions mediated by TNF-α, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, sepsis, AIDS, ulcerative colitis, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, degenera... | 10/16/2007 |