Patents by Inventor Daniel Comins

Daniel Comins 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: 11819865
    Abstract: Systems and methods for firework water illusions are disclosed. In one aspect, a device for creating an illusion of rotary pyrotechnics includes at least one nozzle configured to rotate about an axis of the device and spray water in a radial direction while rotating. The device can also include a water supply configured to provide the water to the at least one nozzle and a lighting system configured to illuminate the water sprayed from the at least one nozzle to create an illusion of rotary pyrotechnics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
    Inventors: Nicholas Weir, Steven Michelman, Daniel Comins, Zachary Cook
  • Publication number: 20230069284
    Abstract: Systems and methods for firework water illusions are disclosed. In one aspect, a device for creating an illusion of rotary pyrotechnics includes at least one nozzle configured to rotate about an axis of the device and spray water in a radial direction while rotating. The device can also include a water supply configured to provide the water to the at least one nozzle and a lighting system configured to illuminate the water sprayed from the at least one nozzle to create an illusion of rotary pyrotechnics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Nicholas Weir, Steven Michelman, Daniel Comins, Zachary Cook
  • Patent number: 11433417
    Abstract: Systems and methods for firework water illusions are disclosed. In one aspect, a device for creating an illusion of rotary pyrotechnics includes at least one nozzle configured to rotate about an axis of the device and spray water in a radial direction while rotating. The device can also include a water supply configured to provide the water to the at least one nozzle and a lighting system configured to illuminate the water sprayed from the at least one nozzle to create an illusion of rotary pyrotechnics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
    Inventors: Nicholas Weir, Steven Michelman, Daniel Comins, Zachary Cook
  • Publication number: 20210146396
    Abstract: Systems and methods for firework water illusions are disclosed. In one aspect, a device for creating an illusion of rotary pyrotechnics includes at least one nozzle configured to rotate about an axis of the device and spray water in a radial direction while rotating. The device can also include a water supply configured to provide the water to the at least one nozzle and a lighting system configured to illuminate the water sprayed from the at least one nozzle to create an illusion of rotary pyrotechnics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Nicholas Weir, Steven Michelman, Daniel Comins, Zachary Cook
  • Publication number: 20080108822
    Abstract: Methods of synthesizing nicotine analogs and derivatives are described. The methods are particularly useful for the regioselective production of enantiomerically pure nicotine analogs having substituents at the C4 position. Intermediates useful for the synthesis of such compounds are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: Laura King, Emilie Smith, Daniel Comins
  • Publication number: 20070112195
    Abstract: A first aspect of the present invention is a method for of making a compound of Formula Ia or Formula Ib: wherein X is halo, by (a) metalating a precursor compound to form an organometallic intermediate, and then reacting the organometallic intermediate with a halogenating agent to produce the compound of Formula Ia or Formula Ib.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Daniel Comins, Florence Fevrier, Emilie Smith
  • Publication number: 20070021469
    Abstract: Methods of synthesizing nicotine analogs and derivatives are described. In some embodiments the methods utilize an alkyl or aryl silyl-substituted nicotine analog intermediate. Intermediates useful for the synthesis of nicotine and nicotine analogs are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Daniel Comins, Emilie Smith
  • Publication number: 20060287532
    Abstract: Methods of synthesizing nicotine analogs and derivatives are described, The methods are particularly useful for the regioselective production of enantiomerically pure nicotine anlogs having substituents at the C4 position. Intermediates useful for the synthesis of such compounds are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Laura King, Emilie Smith, Daniel Comins
  • Publication number: 20060189812
    Abstract: A first aspect of the present invention is a method for of making a compound of Formula Ia or Formula Ib: wherein X is halo, by (a) metalating a precursor compound to form an organometallic intermediate, and then reacting the organometallic intermediate with a halogenating agent to produce the compound of Formula Ia or Formula Ib.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Inventors: Daniel Comins, Florence Fevrier, Emilie Smith
  • Publication number: 20060041135
    Abstract: Methods of synthesizing nicotine analogs and derivatives are described. In some embodiments the methods utilize an alkyl or aryl silyl-substituted nicotine analog intermediate. Intermediates useful for the synthesis of nicotine and nicotine analogs are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2005
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventors: Daniel Comins, Emilie Smith
  • Publication number: 20050131030
    Abstract: A first aspect of the present invention is a method for of making a compound of Formula Ia or Formula Ib: wherein X is halo, by (a) metalating a precursor compound to form an organometallic intermediate, and then reacting the organometallic intermediate with a halogenating agent to produce the compound of Formula Ia or Formula Ib.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventors: Daniel Comins, Florence Fevrier, Emilie Smith
  • Publication number: 20050119480
    Abstract: Methods of synthesizing nicotine analogs and derivatives are described. The methods are particularly useful for the regioselective production of enantiomerically pure nicotine anlogs having substituents at the C4 position. Intermediates useful for the synthesis of such compounds are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventors: Laura King, Emilie Smith, Daniel Comins
  • Publication number: 20050113336
    Abstract: Methods of synthesizing nicotine analogs and derivatives are described. In some embodiments the methods utilize an alkyl or aryl silyl-substituted nicotine analog intermediate. Intermediates useful for the synthesis of nicotine and nicotine analogs are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2004
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventors: Daniel Comins, Emilie Smith
  • Publication number: 20050065347
    Abstract: A method of making a compound of Formula VI: wherein Tr is a triphenyl group; R1, R2 and R3 are each independently selected from the group consisting of H, C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, aryl, heteroaryl, and arylalkyl; R4 is C2-C6 alkyl, and R5 and R6 are each independently H or C1-C4 alkyl, involves the step of reacting a compound of Formula V: with Tr-OH to produce a compound of Formula VI. The compounds of Formula VI are useful as intermediates in the manufacture of antibiotic agents. Methods of making compounds of Formula V, and intermediates made or used in the foregoing methods, are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2004
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Daniel Comins, Shenlin Huang