Patents by Inventor Mark L. Nelson

Mark L. Nelson 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: 8862438
    Abstract: A method for improving the prediction of polymer properties and a system having improved polymer property prediction capabilities is provided. The method for improving the prediction of polymer properties comprises: (1) providing a polymer; (2) providing a prediction model; (3) utilizing said prediction model to define an average polymer property prediction value; (4) determining a feasible range; (5) measuring one or more properties of said polymer; (6) determining whether said one or measured polymer properties are within said feasible range: (7) validating said one or more measured polymer properties if said one or more measured polymer properties fall within the feasible range or invalidating said one or more measured polymer properties if said one or more measured polymer properties fall outside of the feasible range; (8) optionally updating said prediction model; (9) repeating said previous steps at least one or more times; and (10) thereby improving the prediction of polymer properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey B. Drabish, John R. Parrish, Marcel Schaefer, Ivan J. Hartley, Paul K. Samples, Mark L. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20140155357
    Abstract: The present invention pertains, at least in part, to novel substituted tetracycline compounds. These tetracycline compounds can be used to treat numerous tetracycline compound-responsive states, such as bacterial infections and neoplasms, as well as other known applications for tetracycline compounds such as blocking tetracycline efflux and modulation of gene expression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventors: Paul Abato, Haregewein Assefa, Joel Berniac, Beena Bhatia, Todd Bowser, Jackson Chen, Mark Grier, Laura Honeyman, Mohamed Y. Ismail, Mark L. Nelson, Kwasi Ohemeng, Jingwen Pan
  • Patent number: 8642348
    Abstract: Provided are efficient, cost-effective and water tolerant methods (e.g., single-vial methods) for preparing fatty acid esters from organic matter, including: obtaining organic matter having at least one fat substituent, contacting the organic matter in a reaction mixture with a basic solution under conditions suitable to provide for hydrolytic release of monomeric fatty acids from the at least one fat substituent to provide a base-treated reaction mixture, and esterifying the monomeric fatty acids of the base-treated reaction mixture by acidification of the reaction mixture and treating in the presence of an organic alcohol to provide fatty acid esters. The methods optionally further include, prior to esterifying, neutralizing the base-treated reaction mixture to provide for neutralized fatty acids, separating the neutralized fatty acids from the neutralized reaction mixture, and dissolving the separated fatty acids in the esterification reaction mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Washington State University
    Inventors: James V. O'Fallon, Charles T. Gaskins, Jan R. Busboom, Mark L. Nelson, Brian J. Kraft
  • Publication number: 20140031275
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for the eradication of bacterial infections. In particular, methods and compositions are disclosed for the eradication of persister and slow growing bacterial cell populations. In particular embodiments, the methods and compositions disclosed herein are useful for eradication of biofilms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Kim LEWIS, Brian CONLON, Mark L. NELSON, Michael P. POLLASTRI, Thomas A. DAHL
  • Patent number: 8492365
    Abstract: The present invention pertains, at least in part, to novel 7-substituted tetracycline compounds. These tetracycline compounds can be used to treat numerous tetracycline compound-responsive states, such as bacterial infections and neoplasms, as well as other known applications for minocycline and tetracycline compounds in general, such as blocking tetracycline efflux and modulation of gene expression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignees: Trustees of Tufts College, Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark L. Nelson, Roger Frechette, Peter Viski, Mohamed Ismail, Todd Bowser, Beena Bhatia, David Messersmith, Laura McIntyre, Darrell Koza, Glen Rennie, Paul Sheahan, Paul Hawkins, Atul Verma, Tadeusz Warchol, Upul Bandarage
  • Patent number: 8481513
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to novel 3, 10, and/or 12a-substituted tetracycline compounds. These tetracycline compounds can be used to treat numerous tetracycline compound-responsive states, such as bacterial infections and neoplasms, as well as other known applications for minocycline and tetracycline compounds in general, such as blocking tetracycline efflux and modulation of gene expression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Upul Bandarage, Jackson Chen, Mohamed Y. Ismail, Mark L. Nelson, Kwasi Ohemeng
  • Patent number: 8470804
    Abstract: 11a,12-dehydrotetracycline compounds are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Berniac, Mohamed Y. Ismail, Mark L. Nelson, Faye Seyedi
  • Patent number: 8466132
    Abstract: The present invention pertains, at least in part, to novel substituted tetracycline compounds. These tetracycline compounds can be used to treat numerous tetracycline compound-responsive states, such as bacterial infections and neoplasms, as well as other known applications for tetracycline compounds such as blocking tetracycline efflux and modulation of gene expression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Abato, Haregewein Assefa, Joel Berniac, Beena Bhatia, Todd Bowser, Jackson Chen, Mark Grier, Laura Honeyman, Mohamed Y. Ismail, Mark L. Nelson, Kwasi Ohemeng, Jingwen Pan
  • Patent number: 8399437
    Abstract: Methods for using tetracycline compounds for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Berniac, Todd Bowser, Michael P. Draper, Stuart B. Levy, Mark L. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20130029943
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel chemistries which allow for heretofore unobtainable substituted tetracycline compounds which exhibit significant activity in tetracycline responsive states. The methods disclosed herein utilize reactive tetracycline-based precursor compounds, reactive organic substituent precursors and transition metal catalysts under conditions such that a tetracycline compound substituted with the desired organic substituent is formed. In one embodiment of the invention, a substituted tetracycline compound may be prepared by combining a reactive tetracycline-based precursor compound such as an arene tetracycline diazonium salt, and a reactive organic substituent precursor, e.g., alkenes, substituted alkenes, vinyl monomers, aromatics and heteroaromatics, in the presence of a transition metal catalyst, such as palladium chloride, under conditions such that a tetracycline compound substituted with the organic substituent is formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: Trustees of Tufts College
    Inventors: Mark L. Nelson, Glen Rennie, Darrell J. Koza
  • Publication number: 20120283201
    Abstract: The present invention pertains, at least in part, to novel 9-substituted minocycline compounds. These minocycline compounds can be used to treat numerous tetracycline compound-responsive states, such as bacterial infections and neoplasms, as well as other known applications for minocycline and tetracycline compounds in general, such as blocking tetracycline efflux and modulation of gene expression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicants: Trustees of Tufts College, Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark L. Nelson, Roger Frechette, Peter Viski, Mohamed Y. Ismail, Todd Bowser, Jimmy Dumornay, Glen Rennie, Gui Liu, Darrell J. Koza, Paul Sheahan, Karen Stapleton, Paul Hawkins, Beena Bhalie, Atul K. Verma, Laura Honeyman, Tadeusz Warchol, David Messersmith
  • Patent number: 8293931
    Abstract: 7-substituted tetracycline compounds, methods of treating tetracycline responsive states, and pharmaceutical compositions containing the 7-substituted tetracycline compounds are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Trustees of Tufts College
    Inventors: Mark L. Nelson, Darrell J. Koza
  • Patent number: 8288570
    Abstract: 7-substituted fused ring tetracycline compounds, methods of treating tetracycline responsive states, and pharmaceutical compositions containing the 7-substituted fused ring tetracycline compounds are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark L. Nelson, Laura Honeyman
  • Publication number: 20120245130
    Abstract: A method for modulating RNA with tetracycline compounds is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart B. Levy, Michael Draper, Mark L. Nelson, Graham Jones
  • Patent number: 8258120
    Abstract: The present invention pertains, at least in part, to novel 9-substituted minocycline compounds. These minocycline compounds can be used to treat numerous tetracycline compound-responsive states, such as bacterial infections and neoplasms, as well as other known applications for minocycline and tetracycline compounds in general, such as blocking tetracycline efflux and modulation of gene expression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignees: Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Trustees of Tufts College
    Inventors: Mark L. Nelson, Mohamed Y. Ismail, Laura Honeyman
  • Patent number: 8252777
    Abstract: 7, 8 and 9-substituted tetracycline compounds, methods of treating tetracycline responsive states, and pharmaceutical compositions containing the 7, 8 and 9-substituted tetracycline compounds are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Trustees of Tufts College
    Inventors: Mark L. Nelson, Darrell J. Koza, Glen Rennie
  • Patent number: 8173624
    Abstract: A method for modulating RNA with tetracycline compounds is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart B. Levy, Michael Draper, Mark L. Nelson, Graham Jones
  • Patent number: 8168810
    Abstract: 7-phenyl-substituted tetracycline compounds, methods of treating tetracycline responsive states, and pharmaceutical compositions containing the 7-phenyl-substituted tetracycline compounds are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Trustees of Tufts College
    Inventors: Mark L. Nelson, Glen Rennie, Darrell J. Koza
  • Publication number: 20120101070
    Abstract: 11a,12-dehydrotetracycline compounds are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Joel Berniac, Mohamed Y. Ismail, Mark L. Nelson, Faye Seyedi
  • Publication number: 20120101071
    Abstract: This invention provides a method for treating or preventing malaria in a subject. The method includes administering to the subject an effective amount of a substituted tetracycline compound, such that malaria is treated or prevented. In one aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions which include an effective amount of a tetracycline compound to treat malaria in a subject and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The substituted tetracycline compounds of the invention can be used to in combination with one or more anti-malarial compounds or can be used to treat or prevent malaria which is resistant to one or more other anti-malarial compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael DRAPER, Mark L. NELSON