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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8148543 | Organic semiconductor material and organic thin-film transistor Disclosed are an organic semiconductor material including a thiazole compound represented by the following general formula (1) and an organic thin-film transistor using the organic semiconductor material: A1-B1-C1 (1) wherein A1 and C1 each ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 7897782 | Insecticidal N-substituted sulfoximines N-Substituted sulfoximines are effective at controlling insects. ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7816537 | Process for the manufacture of epoxybutanol intermediates Disclosed is a process for the manufacture of a compound of formula (I) wherein Hal represents fluoro or chloro, and R1 and R2 represent, independently from one another, hydrogen or Hal; in w... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7579477 | Thiazole-based nitric oxide donors having alkyl substituent(s) and uses thereof Disclosed are novel NO-donating compounds, designed such that when NO is released from the compound a residue which is a naturally occurring metabolite is formed, and thus a development of tolerance to the compounds upon repetitive administration is prevented or dec... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7553976 | Derivatives of 2-(iminomethyl)amino-phenyl, their preparation, their use as medicaments and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them The invention relates to new derivatives of 2-(iminomethyl)amino-phenyl which are NO synthase inhibitors and can trap reactive oxygen species. These compounds can notably be used for the treatment of stroke, of neurodegenerative diseases and of ischemic or hemorragi... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7498445 | Thiazole-based nitric oxide donors capable of releasing two or more nitric oxide molecules and uses thereof Disclosed are novel NO-donating compounds, designed such that when NO is released from the compound a residue which is a naturally occurring metabolite is formed, and thus a development of tolerance to the compounds upon repetitive administration is prevented or dec... | 03/03/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7407959 | Cathepsin cysteine protease inhibitors This invention relates to a novel class of compounds which are cysteine protease inhibitors, including but not limited to, inhibitors of cathepsins K, L, S and B. These compounds are useful for treating diseases in which inhibition of bone resorption is indicated, s... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7371770 | Acylaminothiazole derivatives and use thereof as β-amyloid inhibitors Compounds of formula (I) as defined herein: inhibit the formation of the β-amyloid peptide (β-A4) and are, therefore, useful in the treatment of pathologies in which a β-amyloid peptide (β-A4) formation inhibitor provid... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7368577 | Thiazole-based nitric oxide donors having aryl substituent(s) and uses thereof Disclosed are novel NO-donating compounds, designed such that when NO is released from the compound a residue which is a naturally occurring metabolite is formed, and thus a development of tolerance to the compounds upon repetitive administration is prevented or dec... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7332513 | Thiazole-based nitric oxide donors having acyl substituent(s) and uses thereof Disclosed are novel NO-donating compounds, designed such that when NO is released from the compound a residue which is a naturally occurring metabolite is formed, and thus a development of tolerance to the compounds upon repetitive administration is prevented or dec... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7326812 | Arylsulfonamidobenzylic compounds Arylsulfonamidobenzyl alcohols, amines and sulfonamides are provided which are useful in treating lipid disorders, metabolic diseases and cell-proliferative diseases. ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7294640 | Mitotic kinesin inhibitors The present invention relates to substituted thiazole derivatives that are useful for treating cellular proliferative diseases, for treating disorders associated with KSP kinesin and MCAK activity, and for inhibiting KSP kinesin and MCAK. The invention also relates ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7259157 | N-substituted nonaryl-heterocyclo amidyl NMDA/NR2B Antagonists Compounds represented by Formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are effective as NMDA NR2B antagonists useful for relieving pain. ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7241801 | Viral polymerase inhibitors A compound, represented by formula (I): wherein A, B, R1, R2, R3, R5, R6, R7, R9, and R10 are as defined herein, or an enant... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7217190 | Cashless gaming system: apparatus and method An apparatus and method for cashless gaming wherein a player can access credits via a pin activated keypad located on the gaming machine. Real-time accounting allows the player to redeem credits and secure perquisites as a function of patronage. A player account is ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7179823 | 5-membered n-heterocyclic compounds with hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic activity A compound of formula (I) F wherein R1 represents a hydrocarbon group which may be substituted or a heterocyclic group which may be substituted; x represents a bond, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or a group of the formula: —CO—, —CS—, —CR4... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7141672 | Oxazole-aryl-carboxylic acids useful in the treatment of insulin resistance and hyperglycemia This invention provides compounds of Formula I having the structure or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which are useful in treating metabolic disorders related to insulin resistance or hyperglycemia. ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7122547 | Anthranilic acid amides and the use thereof as medicaments The invention relates to anthranilic acid amides and the use thereof as medicaments for the treatment of diseases that are triggered by persistent angiogenesis, in addition to intermediate products in the production of anthranilic acid amides. ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7071220 | N-substituted benzothiophenesulfonamide derivatives The present invention relates to an N-substituted benzothiophenesulfonamide derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and applications thereof. Furthermore, it provides an agent for preventing or treating cardiac or circulatory disease and so on cause... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7071358 | Arylsulfonamidobenzylic compounds Arylsulfonamidobenzyl alcohols, amines and sulfonamides are provided which are useful in treating lipid disorders, metabolic diseases and cell-proliferative diseases. ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7030239 | Compounds to treat Alzheimer's disease The present invention is directed toward substituted hydroxyethylene compounds of formula (XII) useful in treating Alzheimer's disease and other similar diseases. ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7019019 | Matriptase inhibitors and methods of use The present invention provides matriptase inhibitors and compositions thereof useful for treating cancer. Martripase is a trypsin-like serine protease active in the development of cancerous conditions, such as tumors and metastasis of cancer. ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6997807 | Cashless gaming system: apparatus and method An apparatus and method for cashless gaming wherein a player can access credits via a pin activated keypad located on the gaming machine. Real-time accounting allows the player to redeem credits and secure perquisites as a function of patronage. A player account is ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6987112 | Organic compound having cyano group and insecticides/miticides The present invention is directed to compounds represented by Formula (1); wherein A, R, X, Y and n are as defined in the description, the salts thereof, and insecticide/acaricide compositions characterized by comprisi... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6972335 | Synthesis of epothilones, intermediates thereto, analogues and uses thereof The present invention provides convergent processes for preparing epothilone A and B, desoxyepothilones A and B, and analogues thereof. Also provided are analogues related to epothilone A and B and intermediates useful for preparing same. The present invention furth... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6965034 | Synthesis of epothilones, intermediates thereto and analogues thereof The present invention provides convergent processes for preparing epothilone A and B, desoxyepothilones A and B, and analogues thereof, useful in the treatment of cancer and cancer which has developed a multidrug-resistant phenotype. Also provided are intermediates ... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6949536 | Sulfonylbenzene compounds as anti-inflammatory/analgesic agents This invention provides a compound of the formula: or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein A is partially unsaturated or unsaturated five membered heterocyclic, or partially unsaturated or unsaturated ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6936627 | Nitrosated and nitrosylated H2 receptor 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 | 08/30/2005 |
| 6933309 | Halogenobenzyl aminopropionic acid derivatives A halogenobenzylaminopropionic acid derivative represented by the following formula (1): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the derivative, and a drug containing the same as an active ingredient for treating diab... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6921769 | Synthesis of epothilones, intermediates thereto and analogues thereof The present invention provides compounds of formula (I): as described generally and in classes and subclasses herein. The present invention additionally provides pharmaceutical compositions com... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6916956 | Calcium receptor antagonist A compound of the formula [I] wherein R1 is optionally substituted aryl group or optionally substituted heteroaryl group; R2 is optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl group, C3-7 c... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6908938 | Heterocyclic aromatic compounds useful as growth hormone secretagogues Heterocyclic aromatic compounds are provided which are useful in stimulating endogenous production or release of growth hormone and, in treating obesity, osteoporosis (improving bone density) and in improving muscle mass and muscle strength. The heterocyclic ... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6875873 | 1,4-Diamino-2-(thiazol-2-yl)benzene derivatives, and dyes containing said compounds 1,4-Diamino-2-(thiazol-2-yl)benzene derivatives of general formula (I) and the physiologically tolerated, water-soluble salts thereof: and agents containing these compounds, for oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers. ... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6864270 | Iron binding agents Composition, article of manufacture for and method of treating malaria in a human having an infestation of Plasmodium protozoans are described. The method comprises administering a therapeutically-effective amount of a compound of formula (I) or (IV), i.e. sufficien... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6861522 | Process for the manufacture of thiazole derivatives with pesticidal activity A process for the preparation of a compound of the formula in which Q is CH or N; Y is NO2 or CN; Z is CHR3, O, NR3 or S; R1 and R2 | 03/01/2005 |
| 6828341 | Cyclohexylamine derivatives as subtype selective N-Methyl-D-Aspartate antagonists Described are cyclohexylamine derivatives of Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, g, *, R, V, B, E, Y, G, H, X1, and d are as defined in the description. The compou... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6812238 | N-substituted carbamoyloxyalkyl-azolium derivatives N-substituted carbamoyloxyalkyl-azolium derivatives which have antifungal activity and are useful for the treatment of fungal diseases. ... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6784167 | 17-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-II inhibitors 17-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-II inhibitors having the structural formula wherein the phenyl group labeled A and the group —C(R4)(R6)Y are oriented cis to each other; W represents O or S; R... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6747146 | Method of producing nitroguanidine- and nitroenamine derivatives Method of producing compounds of formula wherein R1 is hydrogen or C1-C4-alkyl; R2 is hydrogen, C1-C8-alkyl, C3-C6-cyc... | 06/08/2004 |