Patents by Inventor Robert R. Kerr

Robert R. Kerr 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: 20230120480
    Abstract: Methods of removing contaminants such as pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides from plant-derived pharmaceuticals, such as cannabis-derived pharmaceuticals, are disclosed. Plant-derived pharmaceuticals, such as cannabis-derived pharmaceuticals, and methods of using the plant-derived pharmaceuticals are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventor: Robert R. Kerr
  • Patent number: 11023516
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a computer implemented method of analyzing media files to improve the presentation of media files to users. The method includes using a processor to analyze a set of media files. The media files are represented by a set of vectors according to characteristics of each media file. A set of preferences is gathered for a user. A configuration from the user is then obtained. The media file vectors are adjusted based on the preferences and configuration. The media files are selected for presentation to the user based on the user's preferences and configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert R. Kerr, Filiz Isabell Kiral-Kornek, Adam J. Makarucha
  • Publication number: 20180081963
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a computer implemented method of analyzing media files to improve the presentation of media files to users. The method includes using a processor to analyze a set of media files. The media files are represented by a set of vectors according to characteristics of each media file. A set of preferences is gathered for a user. A configuration from the user is then obtained. The media file vectors are adjusted based on the preferences and configuration. The media files are selected for presentation to the user based on the user's preferences and configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Robert R. Kerr, Filiz Isabell Kiral-Kornek, Adam J. Makarucha
  • Patent number: 9052304
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods related to centrifugal liquid chromatography are described. An angular velocity can be simultaneously imparted to a large number of chromatographic enclosures. Via centrifugal forces, a mobile phase fluid including a sample can be driven through a stationary phase within the chromatographic enclosure to perform a chromatographic separation process on components of the sample. The use of centrifugation as a driving force can allow significantly smaller stationary phase particles to be employed as compared to high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Further, for an equivalent chromatographic separation process, the use of centrifugation can provide much greater separation efficiencies than HPLC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: TerraSep, LLC
    Inventor: Robert R. Kerr
  • Patent number: 8293101
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods related to centrifugal liquid chromatography are described. An angular velocity can be simultaneously imparted to a large number of chromatographic enclosures. Via centrifugal forces, a mobile phase fluid including a sample can be driven through a stationary phase within the chromatographic enclosure to perform a chromatographic separation process on components of the sample. The use of centrifugation as a driving force can allow significantly smaller stationary phase particles to be employed as compared to high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Further, for an equivalent chromatographic separation process, the use of centrifugation can provide much greater separation efficiencies than HPLC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Terrasep, LLC
    Inventors: Robert R. Kerr, James D. Whitaker
  • Patent number: 8293100
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods related to centrifugal liquid chromatography are described. An angular velocity can be simultaneously imparted to a large number of chromatographic enclosures. Via centrifugal forces, a mobile phase fluid including a sample can be driven through a stationary phase within the chromatographic enclosure to perform a chromatographic separation process on components of the sample. The use of centrifugation as a driving force can allow significantly smaller stationary phase particles to be employed as compared to high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Further, for an equivalent chromatographic separation process, the use of centrifugation can provide much greater separation efficiencies than HPLC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Terrasep, LLC
    Inventors: Robert R. Kerr, James D. Whitaker, Peter G. Traber
  • Patent number: 8277651
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods related to centrifugal liquid chromatography are described. An angular velocity can be simultaneously imparted to a large number of chromatographic enclosures. Via centrifugal forces, a mobile phase fluid including a sample can be driven through a stationary phase within the chromatographic enclosure to perform a chromatographic separation process on components of the sample. The use of centrifugation as a driving force can allow significantly smaller stationary phase particles to be employed as compared to high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Further, for an equivalent chromatographic separation process, the use of centrifugation can provide much greater separation efficiencies than HPLC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Terrasep, LLC
    Inventors: Robert R. Kerr, James D. Whitaker, Thomas M. Kerr
  • Patent number: 8277650
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods related to centrifugal liquid chromatography are described. An angular velocity can be simultaneously imparted to a large number of chromatographic enclosures. Via centrifugal forces, a mobile phase fluid including a sample can be driven through a stationary phase within the chromatographic enclosure to perform a chromatographic separation process on components of the sample. The use of centrifugation as a driving force can allow significantly smaller stationary phase particles to be employed as compared to high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Further, for an equivalent chromatographic separation process, the use of centrifugation can provide much greater separation efficiencies than HPLC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Terrasep, LLC
    Inventors: Robert R. Kerr, James D. Whitaker
  • Publication number: 20100230354
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods related to centrifugal liquid chromatography are described. An angular velocity can be simultaneously imparted to a large number of chromatographic enclosures. Via centrifugal forces, a mobile phase fluid including a sample can be driven through a stationary phase within the chromatographic enclosure to perform a chromatographic separation process on components of the sample. The use of centrifugation as a driving force can allow significantly smaller stationary phase particles to be employed as compared to high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Further, for an equivalent chromatographic separation process, the use of centrifugation can provide much greater separation efficiencies than HPLC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: TERRASEP, LLC
    Inventors: Robert R. Kerr, James D. Whitaker, Peter G. Traber
  • Publication number: 20100229635
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods related to centrifugal liquid chromatography are described. An angular velocity can be simultaneously imparted to a large number of chromatographic enclosures. Via centrifugal forces, a mobile phase fluid including a sample can be driven through a stationary phase within the chromatographic enclosure to perform a chromatographic separation process on components of the sample. The use of centrifugation as a driving force can allow significantly smaller stationary phase particles to be employed as compared to high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Further, for an equivalent chromatographic separation process, the use of centrifugation can provide much greater separation efficiencies than HPLC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: TERRASEP, LLC
    Inventor: Robert R. Kerr
  • Publication number: 20100230353
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods related to centrifugal liquid chromatography are described. An angular velocity can be simultaneously imparted to a large number of chromatographic enclosures. Via centrifugal forces, a mobile phase fluid including a sample can be driven through a stationary phase within the chromatographic enclosure to perform a chromatographic separation process on components of the sample. The use of centrifugation as a driving force can allow significantly smaller stationary phase particles to be employed as compared to high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Further, for an equivalent chromatographic separation process, the use of centrifugation can provide much greater separation efficiencies than HPLC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: TERRASEP, LLC
    Inventors: Robert R. Kerr, James D. Whitaker
  • Publication number: 20100230335
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods related to centrifugal liquid chromatography are described. An angular velocity can be simultaneously imparted to a large number of chromatographic enclosures. Via centrifugal forces, a mobile phase fluid including a sample can be driven through a stationary phase within the chromatographic enclosure to perform a chromatographic separation process on components of the sample. The use of centrifugation as a driving force can allow significantly smaller stationary phase particles to be employed as compared to high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Further, for an equivalent chromatographic separation process, the use of centrifugation can provide much greater separation efficiencies than HPLC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: TERRASEP, LLC
    Inventors: Robert R. Kerr, James D. Whitaker, Thomas M. Kerr
  • Publication number: 20100230355
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods related to centrifugal liquid chromatography are described. An angular velocity can be simultaneously imparted to a large number of chromatographic enclosures. Via centrifugal forces, a mobile phase fluid including a sample can be driven through a stationary phase within the chromatographic enclosure to perform a chromatographic separation process on components of the sample. The use of centrifugation as a driving force can allow significantly smaller stationary phase particles to be employed as compared to high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Further, for an equivalent chromatographic separation process, the use of centrifugation can provide much greater separation efficiencies than HPLC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: TERRASEP, LLC
    Inventors: Robert R. Kerr, James D. Whitaker