Patents by Inventor Darren Mark

Darren Mark 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: 20160184318
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds that are autotaxin inhibitors, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments containing them and to their use in diseases and disorders mediated by autotaxin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: Novartis AG
    Inventors: David BEATTIE, Urs BAETTIG, Darren Mark LEGRAND, Andrew Stuart LISTER, Jeffrey MCKENNA, David William PEARCE, Ddavid Andrew SANDHAM, Oliver Ross STEWARD, Christopher Thomson
  • Publication number: 20160168119
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds that are autotaxin inhibitors, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments containing them and to their use in diseases and disorders mediated by autotaxin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Applicant: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Urs BAETTIG, David BEATTIE, Darren Mark LEGRAND, Andrew Stuart LISTER, Jeffrey MCKENNA, David William PEARCE, David Andrew SANDHAM, Emily STANLEY, Oliver Ross STEWARD, Christopher THOMSON
  • Patent number: 9365552
    Abstract: The present invention provides pyridine and pyrazine derivatives which restore or enhance the function of mutant and/or wild type CFTR to treat cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, respiratory tract infections, lung carcinoma, xerostomia and keratoconjunctivitis sire, or constipation (IBS, IBD, opioid induced). Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such derivatives are also encompassed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Urs Baettig, Kamlesh Bala, Emma Budd, Lee Edwards, Catherine Howsham, Glyn Alan Hughes, Darren Mark Legrand, Katrin Spiegel
  • Publication number: 20160054863
    Abstract: Techniques and apparatuses for view-selection feedback for a visual experience are described. These techniques and apparatuses enable writers, directors, and other story creators to create or alter visual experiences based on feedback provided by view selections made during visual experiences. This feedback can be analyzed to determine portions of a visual experience that users focused on, wanted to see more of, were not interested in, found difficult to understand, and so forth. With this feedback, visual experiences, such as live-action movies and animated shorts, can be created or improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Baback Elmieh, Jan J. Pinkava, Douglas Paul Sweetland, Brian M. Collins, Darren Mark Austin
  • Publication number: 20150307475
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) (I) that are autotaxin inhibitors, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments containing them and to their use in the treatment of an ATX-dependent or ATX-mediated disease or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Vikkie Furminger, Owen Rhys Hughes, Darren Mark Legrand, Emily Stanley, Christopher Thomson
  • Patent number: 9149163
    Abstract: A toilet, wherein: the toilet has an aperture (110), which, in use, would be located in an upper part of the toilet; the toilet comprising or adapted to receive a dispensing means arranged beneath the aperture for dispensing a tube (12) of collection bag material in a downward direction; wherein the toilet is adapted such that, in operation, while the tube is moved downward, the toilet creates a divide in the tube by pressing the sides of the tube together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: LOOWATT LTD
    Inventors: Christopher David Natt, Christopher James Holden, Virginia Summerfield Gardiner, Darren Mark Brown, Iain James Purves
  • Publication number: 20150252201
    Abstract: The present invention describes a pigment dispersion and a printing ink and coating employing the pigment dispersion. The pigment dispersion includes a pigment, binder and solvent. The pigment dispersion has a mean particle size less than about 120 nm. The printing ink or coating includes the pigment dispersion in addition to a solvent. The printing ink or coating has a solid binder to pigment ratio greater than about 1.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Darren Mark Ortalano, Laura Picraux, Lisa Clapp, Paul A. Merchak, Russell J. Schwartz
  • Patent number: 9056867
    Abstract: A compound of Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, Ra, A, B, D and E are all as defined herein. The compounds modulate the activity of CFTR and are useful in the treatment of inflammatory or obstructive airways diseases or mucosal hydration, including, for example cystic fibrosis. Pharmaceutical compositions that contain the compounds and processes for preparing the compounds are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Kamlesh Jagdis Bala, Emma Budd, Lee Edwards, Catherine Howsham, Darren Mark LeGrand, Roger John Taylor
  • Patent number: 9034879
    Abstract: The present invention provides pyridin-oxadiazole/thiadiazole derivatives of Formula I wherein A is N or CR 4a; and (ii) or (iii) which restore or enhance the function of mutant and/or wild type CFTR to treat cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, respiratory tract infections, lung carcinoma, xerostomia and keratoconjunctivitis sire, or constipation (IBS, IBD, opioid induced). Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such derivatives are also encompassed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Kamlesh Jagdis Bala, Rebecca Butler, Stephen Paul Collingwood, Edward Charles Hall, Lee Edwards, Darren Mark Legrand, Katrin Spiegel
  • Publication number: 20150045364
    Abstract: The present invention provides pyridine and pyrazine derivatives which restore or enhance the function of mutant and/or wild type CFTR to treat cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, respiratory tract infections, lung carcinoma, xerostomia and keratoconjunctivitis sire, or constipation (IBS, IBD, opioid induced). Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such derivatives are also encompassed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Urs BAETTIG, Kamlesh BALA, Emma BUDD, Lee EDWARDS, Catherine HOWSHAM, Glyn Alan HUGHES, Darren Mark LEGRAND, Katrin SPIEGEL
  • Publication number: 20150023650
    Abstract: This document describes techniques and apparatuses for small-screen movie-watching using a viewport. These techniques enable viewers to experience movies and other media programs using a small screen as a viewport to the movie rather than dramatically compressing or cropping the movie to fit the small screen. A viewer may select whatever portion of the movie imagery he or she desires to experience through the small screen at a size sufficient to perceive details of plot elements and an environment in which the plot elements interact. Thus, the viewer may follow plot elements central to the plot while also exploring the environment that provides context for these plot elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Darren Mark Austin, Baback Elmieh, Douglas Paul Sweetland, Brian M. Collins, Mark Jason Oftedal, Jan J. Pinkava
  • Publication number: 20150022557
    Abstract: This document describes techniques and apparatuses enabling view-driven consumption of frameless media. These techniques and apparatuses provide frameless media and enable a user to engage with the frameless media by orienting a viewing device within the world created by that frameless media. This orienting by the user drives what the user sees in this world and when the user sees it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Darren Mark Austin, Baback Elmieh, Douglas Paul Sweetland, Brian M. Collins, Jan J. Pinkava
  • Publication number: 20150026576
    Abstract: Techniques and apparatuses for visual storytelling on a mobile media-consumption device are described. These techniques and apparatuses enable a user to view events central to the story while also viewing context for the story. By so doing, a user may enjoy the story as the story's author intended without sacrificing a user's ability to engage with the story's context.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Baback Elmieh, Darren Mark Austin, Brian M. Collins, Mark Jason Oftedal, Jan J. Pinkava, Douglas Paul Sweetland
  • Publication number: 20140323485
    Abstract: A compound of Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, Ra, A, B, D and E are all as defined herein. The compounds modulate the activity of CFTR and are useful in the treatment of inflammatory or obstructive airways diseases or mucosal hydration, including, for example cystic fibrosis. Pharmaceutical compositions that contain the compounds and processes for preparing the compounds are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Kamlesh Jagdis Bala, Emma Budd, Lee Edwards, Catherine Howsham, Darren Mark LeGrand, Roger John Taylor
  • Publication number: 20140228376
    Abstract: The present invention provides pyridin-oxadiazole/thiadiazole derivatives of Formula I wherein A is N or CR 4a; and (ii) or (iii) which restore or enhance the function of mutant and/or wild type CFTR to treat cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, respiratory tract infections, lung carcinoma, xerostomia and keratoconjunctivitis sire, or constipation (IBS, IBD, opioid induced). Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such derivatives are also encompassed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Kamlesh Jagdis Bala, Rebecca Butler, Stephen Paul Collingwood, Edward Charles Hall, Lee Edwards, Darren Mark Legrand, Katrin Spiegel
  • Publication number: 20140171404
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds that are autotaxin inhibitors, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments containing them and to their use in the treatment of an ATX-dependent or ATX-mediated disease or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Vikki FURMINGER, Owen Rhys HUGHES, Darren Mark LEGRAND, Emily STANLEY, Christopher THOMSON
  • Publication number: 20140171403
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds that are autotaxin inhibitors, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments containing them and to their use in diseases and disorders mediated by autotaxin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Darren Mark Legrand, Vikki Furminger, Christopher Thomson, Owen Rhys Hughes, Emily Stanley
  • Publication number: 20140135329
    Abstract: The present invention provides pyridine and pyrazine derivatives which restore or enhance the function of mutant and/or wild type CFTR to treat cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, respiratory tract infections, lung carcinoma, xerostomia and keratoconjunctivitis sire, or constipation (IBS, IBD, opioid induced). Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such derivatives are also encompassed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventors: Urs BAETTIG, Kamlesh BALA, Emma BUDD, Lee EDWARDS, Catherine HOWSHAM, Glyn Alan HUGHES, Darren Mark LEGRAND, Katrin SPIEGEL
  • Patent number: 8608492
    Abstract: An electrical plug safety device (10) comprising a body (16) having apertures for receiving pins (14) of an electrical plug (12). A securing member 32 is provided within the body (16) to engage with a side of at least one of said pins (14) when the pins (14) are received in the apertures such that engagement between the securing member (32) and the side of the pin (14) restricts removal of the plug (12) from the body (16). When sufficient force is applied to the body (16) in a direction away from the plug (12), the securing member (32) is disengaged from the pin (14) and moves such that the securing member (32) will not re-engage with a pin (14) inserted into the body (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Inventors: Darren Mark Cananzi, Edward Joseph Khoury
  • Patent number: 8476269
    Abstract: The present invention provides pyridine and pyrazine derivatives which restore or enhance the function of mutant and/or wild type CFTR to treat cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, respiratory tract infections, lung carcinoma, xerostomia and keratoconjunctivitis sire, or constipation (IBS, IBD, opioid induced). Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such derivatives are also encompassed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Urs Baettig, Kamlesh Jagdis Bala, Emma Budd, Lee Edwards, Catherine Howsham, Glyn Alan Hughes, Darren Mark Legrand, Katrin Spiegel