US3917833A
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Amino-substituted benzocycloheptenones for inducing sleep
Assignee: Sandoz AG
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Filing: 1973-02-26
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Granted: 1975-11-04
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Expires: 1993-02-26
Abstract
Abstract 6-amino-7H-benzocyclohepten-7-ones, e.g., 6-amino-7Hbenzocyclohepten-7-one, are useful as pharmaceuticals, e.g., as sleep inducing agents.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene E Galantay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 05:58
CPC Classifications
C; C07; C07D; C07D295/00; C07D295/04; C07D295/10; C07D295/112; C07D295/116
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
43 words
A METHOD FOR INDUCING SLEEP IN A MAMMAL, COMPRISING ORALLY ADMINISTERING TO SAID MAMMAL IN NEED OF SAID TREATMENT, AN EFFECTIVE AMOUNT FOR INDUCING SLEEP IN SAID MAMMAL OF A COMPOUND SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF A 7-KETO COMPOUND OF THE FORMULA.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
43 words
A METHOD FOR INDUCING SLEEP IN A MAMMAL, COMPRISING ORALLY ADMINISTERING TO SAID MAMMAL IN NEED OF SAID TREATMENT, AN EFFECTIVE AMOUNT FOR INDUCING SLEEP IN SAID MAMMAL OF A COMPOUND SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF A 7-KETO COMPOUND OF THE FORMULA.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method of claim 1 wherein said effective amount is from about 300 milligrams per day to about 2,000 milligrams per day.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A method of claim 2 wherein the compound is 6-amino-7H-benzocyclohepten-7-one or a non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method of claim 2 wherein each of R1 and R2 of the compound is a hydrogen atom.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A pharmaceutical composition which is suitable for oral administration for inducing sleep comprising an effective amount for inducing sleep in mammals of a compound selected from the group consisting of a 7-keto-compound of the formula
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
A pharmaceutical composition which is suitable for oral administration for inducing sleep comprising an effective amount for inducing sleep in mammals of a compound selected from the group consisting of a 7-keto-compound of the formula
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A pharmaceutical composition according to claim 5 in unit dosage form for inducing sleep wherein the compound is present in an amount of from about 150 milligrams to about 1000 milligrams.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A pharmaceutical composition of claim 6 wherein the compound is 6-amino-7H-benzocyclohepten-7-one or a non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A composition according to claim 6 wherein each of R1 and R2 of the compound is a hydrogen atom.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3651143A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-11-03 | 1979-05-05 | 1979-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-03 | 1983-05-05 | 1983-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-03 | 1987-05-05 | 1987-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |