Patents by Inventor John Grooms

John Grooms 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).

  • Publication number: 20110071916
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and program product provide a mechanism for distributing recorded content whereby content is sold through a limited channel known as a virtual release party, and a user receives a commission for referring a purchaser to a website that sells the content. The user submits an identifier associated with the referring entity to the website when purchasing the content. The referring entity is thus credited automatically with the purchase of the content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: John Grooms
  • Publication number: 20090275751
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound having an excellent AMPA receptor inhibitory action and/or kainate inhibitory action. A compound represented by the following formula, a salt thereof or hydrates thereof. In the formula, Q indicates NH, O or S; and R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are the same as or different from each other and each indicates hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C1-6 alkyl group or a group represented by the formula —X-A (wherein X indicates a single bond, an optionally substituted C1-6 alkylene group etc.; and A indicates an optionally substituted C6-14 aromatic hydrocarbocyclic group or 5- to 14-membered aromatic heterocyclic group etc.).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventors: Satoshi NAGATO, Kohshi Ueno, Koki Kawano, Yoshihiko Norimine, Koichi Ito, Takaisa Hanada, Masatake Ueno, Hiroyuki Amino, Makoto Ogo, Shinji Hatakeyama, Yoshio Urawa, Hiroyuki Naka, Anthony John Groom, Leanne Rivers, Terrence Smith
  • Patent number: 7563811
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound having an excellent AMPA receptor inhibitory action and/or kainate inhibitory action. A compound represented by the following formula, a salt thereof or hydrates thereof. In the formula, Q indicates NH, O or S; and R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are the same as or different from each other and each indicates hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C1-6 alkyl group or a group represented by the formula —X-A (wherein X indicates a single bond, an optionally substituted C1-6 alkylene group etc.; and A indicates an optionally substituted C6-14 aromatic hydrocarbocyclic group or 5- to 14-membered aromatic heterocyclic group etc.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Eisai R&D Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Satoshi Nagato, Kohshi Ueno, Koki Kawano, Yoshihiko Norimine, Koichi Ito, Takahisa Hanada, Masataka Ueno, Hiroyuki Amino, Makoto Ogo, Shinji Hatakeyama, Yoshio Urawa, Hiroyuki Naka, Anthony John Groom, Leanne Rivers, Terence Smith
  • Publication number: 20050246823
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a novel class of clothing which may be worn as described herein. The various embodiments of such clothing share the common attribute that a pocket for accepting various devices or other items is sewn or otherwise embodied within the article of clothing. The clothing is easily manufactured and the pockets may be deployed in various configurations to accept and retain a wide variety of devices and other objects. Further, the pockets are designed to provide a secure and snug fit around the device to lessen movement during various activities such as exercising. The pockets may also contain a specially configured tab for accepting and routing wires and cords associated with, for example, electronic devices for playing music.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventor: John Groom
  • Publication number: 20050240535
    Abstract: A method, apparatus and program product provide a mechanism for distributing recorded content whereby a user receives a commission for referring a purchaser to a website that sells the content. The user submits an identifier associated with the referring entity to the website when purchasing the content. The referring entity is thus credited automatically with the purchase of the content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2004
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventor: John Grooms
  • Patent number: 6949571
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound having an excellent AMPA receptor inhibitory action and/or kainate inhibitory action. A compound represented by the following formula, a salt thereof or hydrates thereof. In the formula, Q indicates NH, O or S; and R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are the same as or different from each other and each indicates hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C1-6 alkyl group or a group represented by the formula —X-A (wherein X indicates a single bond, an optionally substituted C1-6 alkylene group etc.; and A indicates an optionally substituted C6-14 aromatic hydrocarbocyclic group or 5- to 14-membered aromatic heterocyclic group etc.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Eisai Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Satoshi Nagato, Kohshi Ueno, Koki Kawano, Yoshihiko Norimine, Koichi Ito, Takahisa Hanada, Masataka Ueno, Hiroyuki Amino, Makoto Ogo, Shinji Hatakeyama, Anthony John Groom, Leanne Rivers, Terence Smith
  • Publication number: 20040023973
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound having an excellent AMPA receptor inhibitory action and/or kainate inhibitory action. A compound represented by the following formula, a salt thereof or hydrates thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2002
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Satoshi Nagato, Kohshi Ueno, Koki Kawano, Yoshihiko Norimine, Koichi Ito, Takahisa Hanada, Masataka Ueno, Hiroyuki Amino, Makoto Ogo, Shinji Hatakeyama, Yoshio Urawa, Hiroyuki Naka, Anthony John Groom, Leanne Rivers
  • Publication number: 20030225081
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel compound exhibiting an excellent inhibitory action on AMPA receptor and/or kainate receptor. That is, it provides a compound represented by the following formula, a salt thereof or a hydrate of them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventors: Satoshi Nagato, Koki Kawano, Koichi Ito, Yoshihiko Norimine, Koshi Ueno, Takahisa Hanada, Hiroyuki Amino, Makoto Ogo, Shinji Hatakeyama, Masataka Ueno, Anthony John Groom, Leanne Rivers, Terence Smith
  • Patent number: D625075
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Inventor: John Grooms
  • Patent number: D381522
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1997
    Inventor: John Groom