You're using a free limited version of DrugPatentWatch: Upgrade for Complete Access

Last Updated: November 7, 2024

Details for Patent: 4,444,784


✉ Email this page to a colleague

« Back to Dashboard


Summary for Patent: 4,444,784
Title: Antihypercholesterolemic compounds
Abstract:6(R)-[2-(8'-acyloxy-2'-methyl-6'-methyl (or hydrogen)-polyhydronaphthyl-1')-ethyl]-4 (R)-hydroxy-3,4,5,6-tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-ones are prepared by acylation of the corresponding 8'-hydroxy compounds. The products are strong inhibitors of the biosynthesis of cholesterol.
Inventor(s): Hoffman; William F. (Lansdale, PA), Smith; Robert L. (Lansdale, PA), Willard; Alvin K. (DE)
Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, NJ)
Application Number:06/217,640
Patent Claim Types:
see list of patent claims
Compound; Composition; Use;

Drugs Protected by US Patent 4,444,784

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Patented / Exclusive Use Submissiondate
>Applicant >Tradename >Generic Name >Dosage >NDA >Approval Date >TE >Type >RLD >RS >Patent No. >Patent Expiration >Product >Substance >Delist Req. >Patented / Exclusive Use >Submissiondate

International Family Members for US Patent 4,444,784

Country Patent Number Estimated Expiration Supplementary Protection Certificate SPC Country SPC Expiration
European Patent Office 0033538 ⤷  Sign Up SPC/GB93/005 United Kingdom ⤷  Sign Up
Austria 16704 ⤷  Sign Up
Australia 548996 ⤷  Sign Up
Australia 6657381 ⤷  Sign Up
Bulgaria 61418 ⤷  Sign Up
>Country >Patent Number >Estimated Expiration >Supplementary Protection Certificate >SPC Country >SPC Expiration

Make Better Decisions: Try a trial or see plans & pricing

Drugs may be covered by multiple patents or regulatory protections. All trademarks and applicant names are the property of their respective owners or licensors. Although great care is taken in the proper and correct provision of this service, thinkBiotech LLC does not accept any responsibility for possible consequences of errors or omissions in the provided data. The data presented herein is for information purposes only. There is no warranty that the data contained herein is error free. thinkBiotech performs no independent verification of facts as provided by public sources nor are attempts made to provide legal or investing advice. Any reliance on data provided herein is done solely at the discretion of the user. Users of this service are advised to seek professional advice and independent confirmation before considering acting on any of the provided information. thinkBiotech LLC reserves the right to amend, extend or withdraw any part or all of the offered service without notice.