Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Welch

Christopher J. Welch 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: 11220703
    Abstract: Provided herein are analytical methods utilizing a self-limiting catalytic reaction, and compositions and kits useful therefore. In one aspect the method is used to quantify Pd, and in another, the method is a horseradish peroxidase assay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignees: University of Pittsburgh—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education, Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Xiaodong Bu, Junyong Jo, Kazunori Koide, Matthew Patrick Tracey, Christopher J. Welch
  • Publication number: 20180355401
    Abstract: Provided herein are analytical methods utilizing a self-limiting catalytic reaction, and compositions and kits useful therefore. In one aspect the method is used to quantify Pd, and in another, the method is a horseradish peroxidase assay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Xiaodong Bu, Junyong Jo, Kazunori Koide, Matthew Patrick Tracey, Christopher J. Welch
  • Publication number: 20150274755
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for generating limited chemical diversity for biologically relevant lead molecules by late state functionalization, separation, and post-functionalization modification. The methods optionally include one or more screening steps. Traditional drug development has relied on the synthesis of individual compounds or the generation of large chemical libraries, but these methods have generally been fairly inefficient in obtaining drug products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Shane W. Krska, Petr Vachal, Christopher J. Welch, Graham F. Smith
  • Patent number: 6646130
    Abstract: The invention discloses a novel process for the preparation of enantiomerically enriched mixtures of compounds of structural formula I which are useful intermediates in the synthesis of &agr;v&bgr;3 integrin receptor antagonists
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Nelo R. Rivera, Christopher J. Welch, Yi Xiao, Nobuyoshi Yasuda
  • Publication number: 20030045555
    Abstract: The invention discloses a novel process for the preparation of enantiomerically enriched mixtures of compounds of structural formula I which are useful intermediates in the synthesis of &agr;v&bgr;3 integrin receptor antagonists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2002
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventors: Nelo R. Rivera, Christopher J. Welch, Yi Xiao, Nobuyoshi Yasuda
  • Patent number: 6342160
    Abstract: The invention discloses a method for rapid identification of a candidate selective separation material by placing small samples of the candidate material in an array of vials and adding a solution of the analytes to be separated. The solution is allowed to interact or equilibrate and the distribution of the analytes in the solid or liquid phase is measured usually by gas or liquid chromatography. The identified candidate material with the greatest differential adsorption of the analytes is selected and used as an adsorbent for large scale separation. The rapid screening of chromatographic adsorbents provides an efficient way of finding suitable absorbent materials for large scale separations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2002
    Inventors: Christopher J. Welch, Marina Protopopova, Bhat Ganapati
  • Publication number: 20010050254
    Abstract: The invention discloses a method for rapid identification of a candidate selective separation material by placing small samples of the candidate material in an array of vials and adding a solution of the analytes to be separated. The solution is allowed to interact or equilibrate and the distribution of the analytes in the solid or liquid phase is measured usually by gas or liquid chromatography. The identified candidate material with the greatest differential adsorption of the analytes is selected and used as an adsorbent for large scale separation. The rapid screening of chromatographic adsorbents provides an efficient way of finding suitable absorbent materials for large scale separations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 1999
    Publication date: December 13, 2001
    Inventors: CHRISTOPHER J. WELCH, MARINA PROTOPOPOVA, BHAT GANAPATI
  • Patent number: 5674387
    Abstract: The invention relates to a chiral selector useful in separating underivatized enantiomers of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, particularly naproxen and other arylacetic acid compounds, and relates to a process for achieving such separation utilizing the chiral selector, which is also useful in achieving the enantiomeric separation of amines, alcohol derivatives, epoxides and sulfoxides. The invention is also directed to an apparatus which comprises the chiral selectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Assignee: Research Corporation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Pirkle, Christopher J. Welch, Bo Robert Lamm
  • Patent number: 5487831
    Abstract: Carbon clusters, such as C.sub.60 and C.sub.70 fullerenes are separated by means of a recognition selector having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2 is O, S or NR.sub.12 wherein R.sub.12 is independently hydrogen or P.dbd.O with the proviso that when R.sub.12 is P.dbd.O, then only one such group is present and all R.sub.2 's are additionally bonded to R.sub.12,R.sub.4 is independently O, S or NH,R.sub.3 and R.sub.5 are each independently hydrogen or lower alkyl,n and o are each independently zero, 1, 2 or 3,p, q, r, s and t are each independently zero or 1,Ar is a monocyclic or ortho-fused polycyclic aromatic moiety having up to 10 carbon atoms, either of which may be unsubstituted or substituted with one or more lower alkyl, NO.sub.2, N(R.sub.6).sub.3.sup.30, CN COOR.sub.7, SO.sub.3 H, COR.sub.8 and OR.sub.9 wherein R.sub.6, R.sub.7, R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 are each independently hydrogen or lower alkyl;W is H or CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 ; andm is 1 to 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1996
    Assignee: Research Corporation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Pirkle, Christopher J. Welch
  • Patent number: 5484530
    Abstract: The invention relates to a chiral selector useful in separating underivatized enantiomers of nonsterodial anti-inflammatory agents, particularly naproxen and other arylacetic acid compounds, and relates to a process for achieving such separation utilizing the chiral selector, which is also useful in achieving the enantiomeric separation of amines, alcohol derivatives, epoxides and sulfoxides. The invention is also directed to an apparatus which comprises the chiral selectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1996
    Assignee: Research Corporation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Pirkle, Christopher J. Welch, Bo R. Lamm
  • Patent number: 5422004
    Abstract: A high performance chiral selector having the formula: ##STR1## wherein Ar is a monocyclic or ortho-fused polycyclic aromatic moiety having up to 10 ring carbon atoms, either of which may be unsubstituted or substituted with one or more C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkoxy, NO.sub.2, N(R.sub.5).sub.3.sup.+, CN, COOR.sub.6 SO.sub.3 H and COR.sub.7 groups wherein R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are each independently hydrogen or C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl or phenyl;R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each independently C.sub.1 to C.sub.12 alkyl or C.sub.2 to C.sub.12 alkenyl; andm and n are each independently zero or 1, said compound being an R or an S enantiomer or a mixture of R and S enantiomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1995
    Assignee: Research Corporation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Qing Yang, William H. Pirkle, Christopher J. Welch, William E. Bowen
  • Patent number: 5387338
    Abstract: The invention relates to a chiral selector useful in separating underivatized enantiomers of nonsterodial anti-inflammatory agents, particularly naproxen and other arylacetic acid compounds, and relates to a process for achieving such separation utilizing the chiral selector, which is also useful in achieving the enantiomeric separation of amines, alcohol derivatives, epoxides and sulfoxides. The invention is also directed to an apparatus which comprises the chiral selectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1995
    Assignee: Research Corporation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Pirkle, Christopher J. Welch, Bo R. Lamm
  • Patent number: 5338529
    Abstract: Carbon clusters, such as C.sub.60 and C.sub.70 fullerenes are separated by means of a recognition selector having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2 is O, S or NR.sub.12 wherein R.sub.12 is independently hydrogen or P.dbd.O with the proviso that when R.sub.12 is P.dbd.O, then only one such group is present and all R.sub.2 's are additionally bonded to R.sub.12,R.sub.4 is independently O, S or NH,R.sub.3 and R.sub.5 are each independently hydrogen or lower alkyl,n and o are each independently zero, 1, 2 or 3,p, q, r, s and t are each independently zero or 1,Ar is a monocyclic or ortho-fused polycyclic aromatic moiety having up to 10 carbon atoms, either of which may be unsubstituted or substituted with one or more lower alkyl, NO.sub.2, N(R.sub.6).sub.3.sup.+, CN, COOR.sub.7, SO.sub.3 H, COR.sub.8 and OR.sub.9 wherein R.sub.6, R.sub.7, R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 are each independently hydrogen or lower alkyl;W is H or CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 ; andm is 1 to 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Assignee: Research Corporation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Pirkle, Christopher J. Welch
  • Patent number: 5290440
    Abstract: A high performance chiral selector having the formula: ##STR1## wherein Ar is a monocyclic or ortho-fused polycyclic aromatic moiety having up to 10 ring carbon atoms, either of which may be unsubstituted or substituted with one or more C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkoxy, NO.sub.2, N(R.sub.5).sub.3.sup.+, CN, COOR.sub.6, SO.sub.3 H and COR.sub.7 groups wherein R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are each independently hydrogen or C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 ar each independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl or phenyl;R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each independently C.sub.1 to C.sub.12 alkyl or C.sub.2 to C.sub.12 alkenyl; andm and n are each independently zero or 1, said compound being an R or an S enantiomer or a mixture of R and S enantiomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1994
    Assignee: Research Corporation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Pirkle, Christopher J. Welch, William E. Bowen, Qing Yang
  • Patent number: 5256293
    Abstract: The invention relates to a chiral selector useful in separating underivatized enantiomers of nonsterodial anti-inflammatory agents, particularly naproxen and other arylacetic acid compounds, and relates to a process for achieving such separation utilizing the chiral selector, which is also useful in achieving the enantiomeric separation of amines, alcohol derivatives, epoxides and sulfoxides. The invention is also directed to an apparatus which comprises the chiral selectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Assignee: Research Corporation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Pirkle, Christopher J. Welch, Bo R. Lamm
  • Patent number: 5104815
    Abstract: The current invention is a method, kit and reagents for detecting cobalamins in a sample. The method involves introducing into the sample a first conjugate of a latex or latex-like solid phase linked to affinity purified intrinsic factor with a first linking group at least three angstroms long. The first conjugate and the bound cobalamins in the sample are then exposed to a second conjugate of a cobalamin linked to a detectable enzyme to produce second conjugate bound to first conjugate and unbound second conjugate. The enzyme activity associated either with the solid phase first conjugate or the unbound second conjugate is then detected. By linking affinity purified intrinsic factor to a latex or latex-like solid phase with a first linking group at least three angstroms long, an exzyme assay can be performed which detects levels of cobalamins in patient samples within or below normal ranges found in such samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1992
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: William D. Garner, Lynn M. Codacovi, Phillip G. Mattingly, Christopher J. Welch, Steven C. Kuemmerle, Suzanne M. Delby, Theresa L. Lane
  • Patent number: 5053520
    Abstract: Novel polyamino acid based coupling agents are disclosed. These reagents are useful for conjugating proteins (e.g. antibodies to enzymes) for use in diagnostic assays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1991
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Christopher Bieniarz, Christopher J. Welch, Grady Barnes
  • Patent number: 5002883
    Abstract: Novel methods for covalent attachment of antibodies, antigens, or other molecules to solid phases using extended length heterobifunctional crosslinking reagents are disclosed. The resulting derivatized solid phases can be used in diagnostic assays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1991
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Christopher Bieniarz, Christopher J. Welch, Grady Barnes, Carol A. Schlesinger
  • Patent number: 4994385
    Abstract: Novel polyamino acid based coupling agents are disclosed. These reagents are useful for conjugating proteins (e.g. antibodies to enzymes) for use in diagnostic assays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1991
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Christopher Bieniarz, Christopher J. Welch, Grady Barnes