Patents by Inventor Brent Whitehead

Brent Whitehead has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11661682
    Abstract: A woven fabric comprising: a) A first layer of first uncrimped weft filaments; b) a second layer of second uncrimped weft filaments; wherein for each of the first uncrimped weft filaments there is one corresponding second uncrimped weft filament, and vice versa, to form successive filament pairs of first and second uncrimped weft filaments, c) crimped warp filaments having four different weave types c1-c4, but each weave type consisting of entwining around first uncrimped weft filaments; passing between first and second uncrimped weft filaments; entwining around second uncrimped weft filaments; and passing again between first and second uncrimped weft filaments; and d) uncrimped warp filaments passing between the first uncrimped weft filaments and the second uncrimped weft filaments of all filament pairs; wherein the fabric does not comprise crimped warp filaments which entwine around the first uncrimped weft filaments and the second uncrimped weft filaments in alternating manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Habasit AG
    Inventors: Bodo Wixmerten, Bernd Roser, Roland Troesch, Brent Whitehead, Michael Tyler
  • Publication number: 20220002088
    Abstract: A belt carcass (1) comprising one, two, or more than two impregnated layers (21,22,23,24,25); characterised in that i) each impregnated layer (21,22,23,24,25) comprises, or consists essentially of, a non-wovenfabric (3,301,302,303,304,305,306,307,308) and an impregnation material (4,401,402,403,404,405,406,407,408) comprising, or consisting essentially of, a first thermoplastic, first thermoplastic elastomer, first elastomer or first thermoset and optional additives; whereby, if there are two or more such impregnated layers (21,22,23,24,25), they are adjacent to each other, ii) if the belt carcass (1) comprises one or more such impregnated layers (21,22,23,24,25), then reinforcing filaments extending at least in part in one given direction and being in the form of one filament layer (51) are embedded in the non-woven fabric (3) of exactly one of said impregnated layers (21); or if the belt carcass (1) comprises two or more such impregnated layers (21,22,23,24,25), then reinforcing filaments extending at least
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Brent WHITEHEAD, Michael TYLER, Marshall WRIGHT
  • Patent number: 11046714
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to 2,2-difluorodioxolo compounds that are antagonists of A2A receptor. The present invention is also directed to uses of the 2,2-difluorodioxolo compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological disorders and diseases in which A2A receptor are involved. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and to uses of these pharmaceutical compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which A2A receptors are involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Ali Amjad, Gioconda V. Gallo, Timothy J. Henderson, Rongze Kuang, Yeon-Hee Lim, Michael Man-Chu Lo, Edward Metzger, Manuel de Lera Ruiz, Andrew Stamford, Paul Tempest, Brent Whitehead, Heping Wu
  • Publication number: 20210016419
    Abstract: An abrasive product comprising an impregnated woven fabric comprising: a) A first layer of first uncrimped weft multifilaments (301-308) b) a second layer of second uncrimped weft multifilaments (309-316); wherein for each of the first uncrimped weft multifilaments (301-308) there is one corresponding second uncrimped weft multifilament (309-316), and vice versa, to form successive multifilament pairs (301/309, 302/310, 303/311, 304/312, 305/313, 306/314, 307/315, 308/316) of first and second uncrimped weft multifilaments; c) crimped warp filaments (41-44) having four different weave types d-c4, but each weave type consisting of entwining around first uncrimped weft multifilaments; passing between first and second uncrimped weft multifilaments; entwining around second uncrimped weft multifilaments; and passing again between first and second uncrimped weft multifilaments; d) uncrimped warp filaments (4) passing between first (301-308) and second (309-316) uncrimped weft multifilaments of all multifilament pair
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Brent WHITEHEAD, Michael TYLER, Mark DAVIES, Bodo WIXMERTEN
  • Patent number: 10723033
    Abstract: A sheet material (1) consisting of an mixture consisting essentially of: a) 10-50 percent by weight of random-oriented fibres, and; b) 90-50 percent by weight of a thermoplastic or thermoplastic elastomer; the weight percentages being based on the overall homogeneous mixture; and the sheet material having at room temperature a Shore D hardness of 40 to 85, preferably of 40 to 60, more preferably of 45 to 55. The sheet material (1) is used as a support in punching applications or as the top layer in punching belts (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Habasit AG
    Inventors: Andreas Lehmann, Roland Tröesch, Michael Tyler, Markus Niederberger, Anton Heimen, Brent Whitehead, Marshall Wright
  • Publication number: 20200056308
    Abstract: A woven fabric comprising: a) A first layer of first uncrimped weft filaments; b) a second layer of second uncrimped weft filaments; wherein for each of the first uncrimped weft filaments there is one corresponding second uncrimped weft filament, and vice versa, to form successive filament pairs of first and second uncrimped weft filaments, c) crimped warp filaments having four different weave types c1-c4, but each weave type consisting of entwining around first uncrimped weft filaments; passing between first and second uncrimped weft filaments; entwining around second uncrimped weft filaments; and passing again between first and second uncrimped weft filaments; and d) uncrimped warp filaments passing between the first uncrimped weft filaments and the second uncrimped weft filaments of all filament pairs; wherein the fabric does not comprise crimped warp filaments which entwine around the first uncrimped weft filaments and the second uncrimped weft filaments in alternating manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2018
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Bodo WIXMERTEN, Bernd ROSER, Roland TROESCH, Brent WHITEHEAD, Michael TYLER
  • Publication number: 20180370063
    Abstract: A sheet material (1) consisting of an mixture consisting essentially of: a) 10-50 percent by weight of random-oriented fibres, and; b) 90-50 percent by weight of a thermoplastic or thermoplastic elastomer; the weight percentages being based on the overall homogeneous mixture; and the sheet material having at room temperature a Shore D hardness of 40 to 85, preferably of 40 to 60, more preferably of 45 to 55. The sheet material (1) is used as a support in punching applications or as the top layer in punching belts (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Andreas LEHMANN, Roland TRÖESCH, Michael TYLER, Markus NIEDERBERGER, Anton HEIMEN, Brent WHITEHEAD, Marshall WRIGHT
  • Patent number: 9518055
    Abstract: This invention relates to imidazopyridyl compounds of the structural formula: or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein the variable are defined herein. The inventive compounds selectively inhibit aldosterone synthase. This invention also provides for pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I or their salts as well as potentially to methods for the treatment, amelioration or prevention of conditions that could be treated by inhibiting aldosterone synthase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme
    Inventors: Amjad Ali, D. Jonathan Bennett, Jaiqiang Cai, Emma Carswell, Andrew Cooke, Scott B. Hoyt, Michael Lo, Clare London, John MacLean, Min K. Park, Paul Ratcliffe, Jerry Andrew Taylor, Brent Whitehead, Yusheng Xiong
  • Publication number: 20160214997
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to 2,2-difluorodioxolo compounds that are antagonists of A2A receptor. The present invention is also directed to uses of the 2,2-difluorodioxolo compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological disorders and diseases in which A2A receptor are involved. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and to uses of these pharmaceutical compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which A2A receptors are involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Ali Amjad, Gioconda V. Gallo, Timothy J. Henderson, Rongze Kuang, Yeon-Hee Lim, Michael Man-Chu Lo, Edward Metzger, Manuel de Lera Ruiz, Andrew Stamford, Paul Tempest, Brent Whitehead, Heping Wu
  • Publication number: 20160031882
    Abstract: This invention relates to imidazopyridyl compounds of the structural formula: or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein the variable are defined herein. The inventive compounds selectively inhibit aldosterone synthase. This invention also provides for pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I or their salts as well as potentially to methods for the treatment, amelioration or prevention of conditions that could be treated by inhibiting aldosterone synthase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Amjad Ali, D. Jonathan Bennett, Jaiqiang Cai, Emma Carswell, Andrew Cooke, Scott B. Hoyt, Michael Lo, Clare London, John MacLean, Min K. Park, Paul Ratcliffe, Jerry Andrew Taylor, Brent Whitehead, Yusheng Xiong
  • Patent number: 9173873
    Abstract: This invention relates to imidazopyridyl compounds of the structural formula: I or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein the variable are defined herein. The inventive compounds selectively inhibit aldosterone synthase. This invention also provides for pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I or their salts as well as potentially to methods for the treatment, amelioration or prevention of conditions that could be treated by inhibiting aldosterone synthase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Amjad Ali, D. Jonathan Bennett, Jaiqiang Cai, Emma Carswell, Andrew Cooke, Scott B. Hoyt, Michael Lo, Clare London, John MacLean, Min K. Park, Paul Ratcliffe, Jerry Andrew Taylor, Brent Whitehead, Yusheng Xiong
  • Patent number: 9108920
    Abstract: A compound having the structure: useful for treating hypertension, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), congestive heart failure, conditions resulting from excessive water retention, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, oxidative stress, endothelial dysfunction, cirrhosis, pre-eclampsia, osteoporosis or nephropathy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Amjad Ali, Michael Man-Chu Lo, Robert K. Baker, Zhiqiang Guo, Brent Whitehead, Timothy J. Henderson, Edward Metzger, Lin Yan, Shrenik K. Shah, James Dellureficio, Jun Wang
  • Publication number: 20140235667
    Abstract: This invention relates to imidazopyridyl compounds of the structural formula: I or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein the variable are defined herein. The inventive compounds selectively inhibit aldosterone synthase. This invention also provides for pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I or their salts as well as potentially to methods for the treatment, amelioration or prevention of conditions that could be treated by inhibiting aldosterone synthase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventors: Amjad Ali, D. Jonathan Bennett, Jaiqiang Cai, Emma Carswell, Andrew Cooke, Scott B. Hoyt, Michael Lo, Clare London, John MacLean, Min K. Park, Paul Ratcliffe, Jerry Andrew Taylor, Brent Whitehead, Yusheng Xiong
  • Patent number: 8637515
    Abstract: A polymorph of brimonidine pamoate having the formula exhibits characteristics disclosed herein. The polymorph is included in a composition, device, or implant for use in the treatment or control of elevated intraocular pressure or in the neuroprotection of components of a neurological tissue to prevent progressive degeneration of such components. In particular, such a composition, device, or implant can be used to provide neuroprotection to cells and components of the optic nerve system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
    Inventors: Hongna Wang, Stephen R. Davio, Gregory L. McIntire, Michael Hall, Shazad Suchit, Jon Summersett, Brent Whitehead
  • Patent number: 8637514
    Abstract: A polymorph of brimonidine pamoate having the formula exhibits characteristics disclosed herein. The polymorph is included in a composition, device, or implant for use in the treatment or control of elevated intraocular pressure or in the neuroprotection of components of a neurological tissue to prevent progressive degeneration of such components. In particular, such a composition, device, or implant can be used to provide neuroprotection to cells and components of the optic nerve system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
    Inventors: Hongna Wang, Stephen R. Davio, Gregory L. McIntire, Michael Hall, Shazad Suchit, Jon Summersett, Brent Whitehead
  • Publication number: 20130289003
    Abstract: A compound having the structure: useful for treating hypertension, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), congestive heart failure, conditions resulting from excessive water retention, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, oxidative stress, endothelial dysfunction, cirrhosis, pre-eclampsia, osteoporosis or nephropathy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Amjad Ali, Michael Man-Chu Lo, Robert K. Baker, Zhiqiang Guo, Brent Whitehead, Timothy J. Henderson, Edward Metzger, Lin Yan, Shrenik K. Shah, James Dellureficio, Jun Wang
  • Patent number: 8530521
    Abstract: A compound having the structure wherein Y is selected from the group consisting of —C(O)OR2, —C(O)NHR8, —C(CH2)1-2OR3, OH, and or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and methods of using the compounds for treating hypertension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Amjad Ali, Robert K. Baker, Kathleen M. Rupprecht, Michael Man-Chu Lo, Brent Whitehead
  • Patent number: 8420648
    Abstract: A brimonidine pamoate polymorph exhibits characteristics disclosed herein, wherein the brimonidine pamoate has the following formula The polymorph is included in a composition, device, or implant for use in the treatment or control of elevated intraocular pressure or in the neuroprotection of components of a neurological tissue to prevent progressive degeneration of such components. In particular, such a composition, device, or implant can be used to provide neuroprotection to cells and components of the optic nerve system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
    Inventors: Hongna Wang, Stephen R. Davio, Gregory L. McIntire, Michael Hall, Shazad Suchit, Jon Summersett, Brent Whitehead
  • Patent number: 8361994
    Abstract: A compound having the structure useful for treating hypertension, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), congestive heart failure, conditions resulting from excessive water retention, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, oxidative stress, endothelial dysfunction, cirrhosis, pre-eclampsia, osteoporosis or nephropathy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp
    Inventors: Amjad Ali, Michael Man-Chu Lo, Zhiqiang Guo, Brent Whitehead, Timothy J. Henderson, Lin Yan, Shrenik K. Shah
  • Publication number: 20120232039
    Abstract: A compound having the structure useful for treating hypertension, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), congestive heart failure, conditions resulting from excessive water retention, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, oxidative stress, endothelial dysfunction, cirrhosis, pre-eclampsia, osteoporosis or nephropathy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventors: Amjad ALI, Michael Man-Chu Lo, Brent Whitehead, Shrenik K. Shah, Lin Yan, Timothy J. Henderson, Zack Zhiqiang Guo