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).
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Publication number: 20230120480Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventor: Robert R. Kerr
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Patent number: 11023516Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 22, 2016Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Robert R. Kerr, Filiz Isabell Kiral-Kornek, Adam J. Makarucha
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Publication number: 20180081963Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2016Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Robert R. Kerr, Filiz Isabell Kiral-Kornek, Adam J. Makarucha
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Patent number: 9052304Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 12, 2010Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: TerraSep, LLCInventor: Robert R. Kerr
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Patent number: 8293101Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 12, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Terrasep, LLCInventors: Robert R. Kerr, James D. Whitaker
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Patent number: 8293100Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 12, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Terrasep, LLCInventors: Robert R. Kerr, James D. Whitaker, Peter G. Traber
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Patent number: 8277651Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 12, 2010Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Terrasep, LLCInventors: Robert R. Kerr, James D. Whitaker, Thomas M. Kerr
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Patent number: 8277650Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 12, 2010Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Terrasep, LLCInventors: Robert R. Kerr, James D. Whitaker
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Publication number: 20100230354Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: TERRASEP, LLCInventors: Robert R. Kerr, James D. Whitaker, Peter G. Traber
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Publication number: 20100229635Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: TERRASEP, LLCInventor: Robert R. Kerr
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Publication number: 20100230353Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: TERRASEP, LLCInventors: Robert R. Kerr, James D. Whitaker
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Publication number: 20100230335Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: TERRASEP, LLCInventors: Robert R. Kerr, James D. Whitaker, Thomas M. Kerr
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Publication number: 20100230355Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: TERRASEP, LLCInventors: Robert R. Kerr, James D. Whitaker