Patents Examined by T. Victor Oh
  • Patent number: 9738616
    Abstract: A continuous process for the preparation of propylene oxide, comprising (i) providing a liquid feed stream comprising propene, hydrogen peroxide, acetonitrile, water, optionally propane, and at least one dissolved potassium salt; (ii) passing the feed stream provided in (i) into an epoxidation reactor comprising a catalyst comprising a titanium zeolite of structure type MWW, and subjecting the feed stream to epoxidation reaction conditions in the epoxidation reactor, obtaining a reaction mixture comprising propylene oxide, acetonitrile, water, the at least one potassium salt, optionally propene, and optionally pane; (iii) removing an effluent stream from the epoxidation reactor, the effluent stream comprising propylene oxide, acetonitrile, water, at least a portion of the at least one potassium salt, optionally propene, and optionally propane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignees: BASF SE, Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Dominic Riedel, Joaquim Henrique Teles, Ulrike Wegerle, Andrei-Nicolae Parvulescu, Alexander Schroeder, Luise Spiske, Daniel Urbanczyk, Ulrich Mueller, Werner Witzl, Meinolf Weidenbach
  • Patent number: 9725428
    Abstract: A continuous process for the preparation of propylene oxide, comprising (i) providing a liquid feed stream comprising propene, hydrogen peroxide, acetonitrile, water, optionally propane, and at least one dissolved potassium salt of a phosphorus oxyacid wherein the molar ratio of potassium relative to phosphorus in the at least one potassium salt of a phosphorus oxyacid is in the range of from 0.6 to 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignees: BASF SE, Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Joaquim Henrique Teles, Bianca Seelig, Dominic Riedel, Philip Kampe, Daniel Urbanczyk, Markus Weber, Ulrich Mueller, Andrei-Nicolae Parvulescu, Kai Gumlich, Peter Bassler, Christian Bartosch, Richard Jacubinas, Meinolf Weidenbach, Werner Witzl
  • Patent number: 9717732
    Abstract: The invention provides a composition which comprises (a) a PDE3/PDE4 inhibitor which is 9,10-Dimethoxy-2-(2,4,6-trimethylphenylimino)-3-(N-carbamoyl-2-aminoethyl)-3,4,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-pyrimido[6,1-a]isoquinolin-4-one or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof and (b) a ?2-adrenergic receptor agonist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: VERONA PHARMA PLC
    Inventors: Michael J. A. Walker, Mario Cazzola, Luigino Calzetta
  • Patent number: 9714227
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst for the epoxidation of alkenes, comprising silver, rhenium, cesium, lithium, tungsten and sulfur on a support. The present invention further relates to a process for producing the catalyst and the use of the catalyst for the oxidation of alkylenes to alkylene oxides. In addition, the present invention relates to a process for preparing ethylene oxide from ethylene, which comprises the oxidation of ethylene with oxygen in the presence of said catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph J. Zakzeski, Marco Bosch, Cornelia Dobner, Christian Bartosch, Jürgen Zühlke
  • Patent number: 9708570
    Abstract: meta-Substituted 3-phenylpropanal derivatives useful in providing watery-marine, floral-aldehydic notes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Givaudan, S.A.
    Inventors: Andreas Goeke, Philip Kraft, Yue Zou
  • Patent number: 9708289
    Abstract: Provided are imidazolidinedione compounds of formula (I), processes for preparation, uses and pharmaceutically compositions thereof. Said imidazolidinedione compounds possess androgen receptor antagonist activity and can be used for preventing and treating diseases and disorders related to androgen receptor, such as prostate cancer, alopecia, hair regeneration, acne and adolescent acne.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Hinova Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Yuanwei Chen, Yu Gong
  • Patent number: 9701652
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for forming 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) from aldaric acids. The aldaric acids are dehydrating and cyclizing via acid catalysis to form the FDCA product. Aldaric acids such as galactaric acid, gularic acid, mannaric acid, and glucaric acid can be used in the disclosed method, and the aldaric acids can be obtained from form renewable biomass sources which contain pectin, alginate, and/or other biomass carbohydrates. The FDCA can be used as a renewable feedstock for consumer product polymeric materials such as polyalkylene furoate polymers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Dennis J. Miller, Lars Peereboom, Evan Wegener, Matthew Gattinger
  • Patent number: 9700540
    Abstract: The invention relates to dronedarone or one of its pharmaceutically acceptable salts for the treatment of leishmaniasis, formulations and associations comprising dronedarone or one of its pharmaceutically acceptable salts for the treatment of leishmaniasis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: SANOFI
    Inventors: Stephane Beilles, Sandra Chambonnet, Jean-Pierre Collaveri
  • Patent number: 9695143
    Abstract: Described herein are ?9-THC prodrugs, methods of making ?9-THC prodrugs, formulations comprising ?9-THC prodrugs and methods of using ?9-THC. One embodiment described herein relates to the transdermal administration of a ?9-THC prodrug for treating and preventing diseases and/or disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Zynerba Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Audra Lynn Stinchcomb, Miroslaw Jerzy Golinski, Dana Carmel Hammell, Jeffrey Lynn Howard
  • Patent number: 9695094
    Abstract: Methods, catalysts, and reactor systems for producing in high yield aromatic chemicals and liquid fuels from a mixture of oxygenates comprising di- and polyoxygenates are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods, catalysts, and reactor systems for producing aromatic chemicals and liquid fuels from oxygenated hydrocarbons such as carbohydrates, sugars, sugar alcohols, sugar degradation products, and the like; and methods, catalysts, and reactor systems for producing the mixture of oxygenates from oxygenated hydrocarbons such as carbohydrates, sugars, sugar alcohols, sugar degradation products, and the like. The disclosed catalysts for preparing the mixture of oxygenates comprise a NinSnm alloy and a crystalline alumina support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Virent, Inc.
    Inventors: Taylor Beck, Brian Blank, Casey Jones, Elizabeth Woods, Randy Cortright
  • Patent number: 9695142
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of 2-substituted 4-hydroxy-4-methyltetrahydropyrans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Timon Stork, Karl Beck, Gabriele Gralla, Oliver Bey, Klaus Ebel
  • Patent number: 9688650
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing 2-substituted 4-hydroxy-4-methyltetrahydropyrans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Timon Stork, Karl Beck, Klaus Ebel, Oliver Bey, Gabriele Gralla
  • Patent number: 9687481
    Abstract: The present invention provides for the treatment, prevention, and/or reduction of a risk of a disease, disorder, or condition in which aldehyde toxicity is implicated in the pathogenesis, including ocular disorders, skin disorders, conditions associated with injurious effects from blister agents, and autoimmune, inflammatory, neurological and cardiovascular diseases by the use of a primary amine to scavenge toxic aldehydes, such as MDA and HNE.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: ALDEYRA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Todd Brady, Scott Young, William A. Kinney, Kenneth J. Mandell
  • Patent number: 9688648
    Abstract: A continuous process for the preparation of propylene oxide, comprising (i) providing a liquid feed stream comprising propene, hydrogen peroxide, acetonitrile, water, dissolved potassium dihydrogen phosphate, and optionally propane; (ii) passing the liquid feed stream provided in (i) into an epoxidation reactor comprising a catalyst comprising a titanium zeolite of structure type MWW, and subjecting the liquid feed stream to epoxidation reaction conditions; (iii) removing an effluent stream from the epoxidation reactor; wherein the concentration of the dissolved potassium dihydrogen phosphate in the liquid feed stream is at least 10% of the solubility limit of the potassium dihydrogen phosphate in the liquid feed stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignees: BASF SE, Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Joaquim Henrique Teles, Bianca Seelig, Dominic Riedel, Philip Kampe, Daniel Urbanczyk, Markus Weber, Ulrich Mueller, Andrei-Nicolae Parvulescu, Alexander Schroeder, Meinolf Weidenbach, Werner Witzl
  • Patent number: 9688647
    Abstract: Direct epoxidation of propene is carried out on electrochemically tuned mixed oxide catalyst surfaces in a single chamber reactor with mixed reaction gas of hydrocarbon and oxygen. Yield and selectivity improvement compared to platinum- or silver-based noble metal catalysts have been demonstrated for the same reactor set up. Increase in propylene oxide yield has been demonstrated when a cell voltage is applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventor: Monika Backhaus-Ricoult
  • Patent number: 9675067
    Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to animal feed preservatives including byproducts containing levulinic acid and methods of making and using the same. In an embodiment, a method of making an animal feed preservative is included. The method can include obtaining an acidic byproduct of a manufacturing process. The acidic byproduct can include at least about 1% by weight levulinic acid or a salt thereof. The method can further include mixing the acidic byproduct with a base to form the animal feed preservative. The animal feed preservative can include at least about 5 wt. % of the acid byproduct. In various embodiments, a method of reducing the amount of mycotoxins formed in an animal feed product during storage is included. In various embodiments, an animal feed preservative or supplement is included. Other embodiments are also included herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Hawkins, Inc.
    Inventors: Theodore R. Stern, Stephen G. Campano, Gary Carl Larson
  • Patent number: 9675547
    Abstract: A dysphagia improving composition characterized in that a substance having an inhibitory action on an angiotensin converting enzyme, which is a degrading enzyme of substance P, is administered locally in a dosage not influencing blood pressure, and a pharmaceutical for improving dysphagia containing the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Meiji Seika Pharma Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Koichi Kitamura, Maho Kondo, Kiyoshi Shimoyama, Toru Kurosawa
  • Patent number: 9676737
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for converting biomass into useful organic building blocks for the chemical industry. The process involves the use of molybdenum catalysts of the formula Aa+a(MovXxR1yR2zR3e)a*3?, which may be readily prepared from industrial molybdenum compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Danmarks Tekniska Universitet
    Inventors: Johannes Rytter Dethlefsen, Peter Fristrup
  • Patent number: 9676711
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel sulfoperoxycarboxylic acid compounds, and methods for making and using them. The sulfoperoxycarboxylic compounds of the invention are storage stable, water soluble and have low to no odor. Further, the compounds of the present invention can be formed from non-petroleum based renewable materials. The compounds of the present invention can be used as antimicrobials, and bleaching agents. The compounds of the present invention are also suitable for use as coupling agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Li Junzhong, Richard Staub, David D. McSherry, Keith G. Lascotte, Steven J. Lange, Frank Everts
  • Patent number: 9670224
    Abstract: The present invention provides a forsythiaside sulfate derivatives as represented by the following formula, the preparation method and antiviral application thereof:
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Inventor: Li Fu