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...that the video game, Pong, was invented by a guy who graduated at the bottom of his engineering class? Nolan Bushnell spent more time running the games at a local amusement park than he did on his studies at the University of Utah. His dreams of working for Disney's amusement empire were dashed when the company wouldn't hire him. Taking a boring job, Nolan daydreamed about electronic versions of popular games. He invented Pong, the first video game, and went on to found Atari Co.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7897777 | Process of enantiomeric resolution of D,L-(±)-threo-methylphenidate A process for preparing the d-threo isomer of methylphenidate hydrochloride which includes (i) resolving a racemic mixture of racemic threo-methylphenidate hydrochloride with a less than stoichiometric amount of tertiary amine base to obtain a methylphenidate-chiral... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7459560 | Processes and intermediates for resolving piperidyl acetamide stereoisomers Processes and intermediates for preparing 2-substituted piperidines such as 2-substituted d-threo piperidines are provided, including processes and intermediates for resolution of piperidyl acetamide stereoisomers. ... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7427632 | Factor Xa inhibitors Compounds of formula (I) in which R1, n, Z, R3 and R4 have any of the meanings given in the specification, are inhibitors of the serine protease Factor Xa and are useful in the treatment of ... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7381721 | Substituted piperidine compounds 3,4-Disubstituted-4-aryl-piperidine compounds are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the 3,4-disubstituted-4-aryl-piperidine compounds and methods of their pharmaceutical uses are also disclosed. The compounds disclosed are useful, inter alia, as anta... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7351719 | Amide compounds having MCH-antagonistic activity and medicaments comprising these compounds The present invention relates to amide compounds of general formula I wherein the groups and residues A, B, b, W, X, Y, Z, R1, R2 and R3 have the meanings given in claim 1. Moreover t... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7335681 | Amino ceramide-like compounds and therapeutic methods of use Novel prodrugs of amino ceramide-like compounds are provided which inhibit glucosyl ceramide (GlcCer) formation by inhibiting the enzyme GlcCer synthase, thereby lowering the level of glycosphingolipids. The compounds of the present invention have improved GlcCer sy... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7291632 | Substituted 2-carbonylamino-6-piperidinaminopyridines and substituted 1-carbonylamino-3-piperidinaminobenzenes as 5-HT agonists The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, where; X is C(R3c═ or N═; R1 is C2–C6 alkyl, substituted C2–C6 alkyl, ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7279582 | Retroviral protease inhibiting compounds A compound of the formula: is disclosed as an HIV protease inhibitor. Methods and compositions for inhibiting an HIV infection are also disclosed. ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7214798 | Derivatives of piperidinyl-and piperazinyl-alkyl carbamates, preparation methods thereof and application of same in therapeutics Compound corresponding to the general formula (I): in which A=N or CR2; R2=H, F, OH, CN, CF3, C1-6-alkyl, C1-6-alkoxy; n=2 or 3 and m=2 when A=N; n=1, 2 or 3... | 05/08/2007 |
| RE39558 | 5-Substituted-6-cyclic-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalen 2-ol compounds which are useful for treating osteoporosis Compounds of this formula are useful for treating or preventing, obesity, breast cancer, osteoporosis, endometriosis, cardiovascular disease and prostatic disease. ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7199158 | Succinoylamino hydroxyethylamino sulfonyl urea derivatives useful as retroviral protease inhibitors Succinoylamino hydroxyethylamino sulfonyl urea derivatives of the formula: wherein R1–R6, R7, R7′, R8, R30–R34, X′, Y, Y′, t,... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7196197 | Process for the preparation of Flecainide, its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and important intermediates thereof Process for the preparation of Flecainide, its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and important intermediates thereof that involves the use of the 2-halobenzoic acid and its derivatives as a starting material. The use of this process also allows for the synthesis of ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7148251 | Amino ceramide-like compounds and therapeutic methods of use Novel prodrugs of amino ceramide-like compounds are provided which inhibit glucosyl ceramide (GlcCer) formation by inhibiting the enzyme GlcCer synthase, thereby lowering the level of glycosphingolipids. The compounds of the present invention have improved GlcCer sy... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7129228 | Heterocyclic analgesic compounds and methods of use thereof One aspect of the present invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds. A second aspect of the present invention relates to the use of the novel heterocyclic compounds as ligands for various cellular receptors, including opiate receptors, other G-protein-couple... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7129251 | Nitrosated and nitrosylated Hreceptor antagonist compounds, compositions and methods of use The invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated H2 receptor antagonist compounds, and novel compositions comprising at least one H2 receptor antagonist compound that is optionally substituted with at least one NO and/or NO2 | 10/31/2006 |
| 7126027 | N-[(1-dimethylaminocycloalkyl)methyl]benzamide derivatives The present invention relates to N-[(1-dimethylaminocycloalkyl)methyl]benzamide derivatives having the general formula I wherein n is 0, 1, 2 or 3; R1 and R2 are independently H, (C1-4 | 10/24/2006 |
| 7119203 | Piperidinyl- and piperazinyl-sulfonylmethyl hydroxamic acids and their use as protease inhibitors This invention is directed generally to proteinase (also known as “protease”) inhibitors, and, more particularly, to piperidinyl- and piperazinyl-sulfonylmethyl hydroxamic acids that, inter alia, inhibit matrix metalloproteinase (also known as “matrix metallop... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7115631 | Methods for treatment of cognitive and menopausal disorders with D-threo methylphenidate In one aspect, the present invention is directed to methods for treating fatigue, neurobehavioral slowing and other cognitive disorders and defects due to cancers and treatments associated with cancers, and similar conditions. In a further aspect, the present invent... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7105545 | N-p-propargyloxyphenethyl-thioacetic acid amides The invention relates to N-propargyloxy-phenethyl thioacetic acid amide derivatives of the general formula (I) including the optical isomers thereof and mixtures of such isomers, wherein R1 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl or optionally substituted aryl, R | 09/12/2006 |
| 7105544 | Substituted alkyl amido piperidines This invention is directed to compounds which are selective antagonists for melanin concentrating hormone-1 (MCH1) receptors. The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the compound of the invention and a pha... | 09/12/2006 |
| RE39263 | Substituted aromatic thiocarboxylic acid amides and their use as herbicides There is disclosed substituted thiocarboxamides of the general formula (I) useful as herbicides. ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7101878 | Non-peptide GNRH agents, methods and intermediates for their preparation Non-peptide GnRH agents capable of inhibiting the effect of gonadotropin-releasing hormone are described. Such compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, multimers, prodrugs, and active metabolites are suitable for treating mammalian reproductive disorde... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7049441 | Process for preparation of benzylpiperidine compounds According to the process as shown in the following scheme having a step for reacting Compound (I) with Compound (II) to produce Compound (III), benzylpiperidine compounds useful as synthesis starting materials of pharmaceutical agents, agricultural chemicals and the... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6998488 | Process and intermediates for the preparation of 4-aryl piperidines A novel process is provided for the preparation of 4-aryl piperidines, and the useful intermediates obtained therein. These compounds are intermediates for the synthesis of melanocortin-4 receptor (MC-4R), which are useful for the treatment of disorders such as obes... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6984637 | Cyclic amine derivatives-CCR-3 receptor antagonists This invention relates to certain cyclic amine derivatives of Formula (I) that are CCR-3 receptor antagonists, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods for their use and methods for preparing these compound... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6962997 | Process and intermediates for resolving piperidyl acetamide steroisomers Processes and intermediates for preparing 2-substituted piperidines such as 2-substituted d-threo piperidines are provided, including processes and intermediates for resolution of piperidyl acetamide stereoisomers. ... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6916802 | Amino ceramide-like compounds and therapeutic methods of use The present invention provides amino ceramide-like compounds which inhibit glucosyl ceramide (GlyCer) formation by inhibiting the enzyme GlyCer synthase, thereby lowering the level of glycosphingolipids. The compounds of the present invention have improved GlcCer sy... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6914142 | Synthesis of (4-bromopnenyl)(4-piperidyl)methanone-(Z)-O-ethyloxime and salts In one embodiment, the present invention describes the synthesis of (4-bromophenyl) (4-piperidyl)methanone-(Z)—O-ethyloxime and its acid salts, and similar compounds, in high stereochemical purity. ... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6903120 | Modulators of dopamine neurotransmission New 3-substituted 4-(phenyl-N-alkyl)-piperazine and 4-(phenyl-N-alkyl)-piperidine compounds of Formula (1), wherein X N, CH, or C, however X may only be C when the compound comprises a double bond at the dotted line; R1 is OSO2CF3, O... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6890937 | Aromatic sulfone hydroxamic acid metalloprotease inhibitor A treatment process is disclosed that comprises administering an effective amount of an aromatic sulfone hydroxamic acid that exhibits excellent inhibitory activity of one or more matrix metalloprotease (MMP) enzymes, such as MMP-2, MMP-9, and MMP-13, while exhibiti... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6844440 | Process for the preparation of donepezil The invention provides a process for the preparation of a compound of the formula 6 comprising the hydrolysis and decarboxylation of a compound of the formula 5 according to the reaction: wherein R and R2 in... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6838468 | 4-(phenyl-piperdin-4-ylidene methyl)-benzamide derivatives and their use for the treatment of pain, anxiety or gastrointestinal disorders Compounds of general formula I[Chemical formula should be inserted here. Please see paper copy] R1 is selected from any one of phenyl, pyridinyl, pyrrolyl, thienyl, furanyl, imidazolyl, triazolyl, and pyridine... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6753336 | Melanin concentrating hormone receptor ligands Disclosed are compounds of the formula: and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein Q, X, Y, Z, and R1 R9, and R12-R19 are defined herein. These compounds ... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6747027 | Thiol sulfonamide metalloprotease inhibitors This invention is directed to proteinase (protease) inhibitors, and more particularly to thiol sulfonamide inhibitors for matrix metalloproteinase 13(MMP-13), compositions of proteinase inhibitors, intermediates for the syntheses of proteinase inhibitors, processes ... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6743790 | Factor VIIa inhibitory (thio)urea derivatives, their preparation and their use The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I, in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, A, X, m and n have the meanings indicated in the claims. The... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6696449 | Sulfonyl aryl hydroxamates and their use as matrix metalloprotease inhibitors This invention is directed to sulfonyl aromatic hydroxamic acid compounds and salts thereof that, inter alia, inhibit matrix metalloprotease (MMP) activity and/or aggrecanase activity. In some particularly preferred embodiments, the compound corresponds i... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6693137 | Sulphonamide derivatives The present invention relates to the potentiation of glutamate receptor function using certain sulphonamide derivatives. It also relates to novel sulphonamide derivatives, to processes for their preparation and to pharmaceutical compositions containing th... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6683074 | Cyclic amine derivatives-CCR-3 receptor antagonists This invention relates to certain cyclic amine derivatives of Formula (I) ##STR1## that are CCR-3 receptor antagonists, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods for their use and methods for preparing these compounds.... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6677454 | Imaging agents for diagnosis of Parkinson's disease Generally, the present invention is directed to central nervous system dopamine transporter-imaging agents and methods of use thereof. In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to radiolabeled piperidine derivatives for use as imaging agents i... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6638950 | Piperidine amides as modulators of chemokine receptor activity The present application describes modulators of CCR3 of formula (I): ##STR1## or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, useful for the prevention of asthma and other allergic diseases.... | 10/28/2003 |
