Patents by Inventor David Downs

David Downs 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).

  • Processes and apparatus for extraction of active substances and enriched extracts from natural products
    Patent number: 9034395
    Abstract: Processes for preparing extracts of natural products such as plant material, and for preparing purified extracts from crude extracts of natural products, by extraction with hot gas. Apparatus suitable for use in preparing extracts of natural products are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: GW Pharma Limited
    Inventors: Brian Whittle, Geoffrey Guy, David Downs, David W. Pate
  • METHODS FOR ENHANCING THE DELIVERY OF GENE-TRANSDUCED CELLS
    Publication number: 20140199279
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods for enhancing the delivery of transduced cells to a subject, which include both methods of selecting for transduced cells and methods of enhancing the reconstitution by transduced cells in a transplant recipient. The present invention further provides transfer vectors, including lentiviral vectors, useful in practicing the methods of the present invention. The methods and vectors of the present invention may be used in gene therapy of a variety of diseases and disorders, including but not limited to hematological diseases and disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Bluebird Bio, Inc.
    Inventors: Julian David Down, Philippe Louis Leboulch
  • Compounds
    Patent number: 8765743
    Abstract: The invention is directed to compounds of formula (I) and salts thereof. The compounds of the invention are inhibitors of PI3-kinase activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Glaxosmithkline Intellectual Property Development Limited
    Inventors: Ian Robert Baldwin, Kenneth David Down, Paul Faulder, Simon Gaines, Julie Nicole Hamblin, Joelle Le, Christopher James Lunniss, Nigel James Parr, Timothy John Ritchie, Juliet Kay Simpson, Christian Alan Paul Smethurst
  • Benzpyrazol derivatives as inhibitors of PI3 kinases
    Patent number: 8658635
    Abstract: The invention is directed to certain novel compounds of formula (I) and salts thereof. The compounds of the invention are inhibitors of PI3-kinase activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: GlaxoSmithKline Intellectual Property Development Limited
    Inventors: Ian Robert Baldwin, Kenneth David Down, Paul Faulder, Simon Gaines, Julie Nicole Hamblin, Joelle Le, Christopher James Lunniss, Nigel James Parr, Timothy John Ritchie, John Edward Robinson, Juliet Kay Simpson, Christian Alan Paul Smethurst
  • Compounds
    Patent number: 8536169
    Abstract: The invention is directed to certain novel compounds directed to compounds of formula (I) and salts thereof. The compounds of the invention are inhibitors of PI3-kinase activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Ian Robert Baldwin, Kenneth David Down, Paul Faulder, Simon Gaines, Joelle Le, Nigel James Parr, Timothy John Ritchie, Juliet Kay Simpson, Christian Alan Paul Smethurst
  • Novel Use
    Publication number: 20130165433
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds for use in the treatment or prevention of influenza virus infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: GlaxoSmithKline Intellectual Property Development Limited
    Inventors: Ian Robert Baldwin, Kenneth David Down, Paul Faulder, Simon Gaines, Julie Nicole Hamblin, Zoe Alicia Harrison, Katherine Louise Jones, Paul Spencer Jones, Suzanne Elaine Keeling, Joelle Le, Christopher James Lunniss, Charlotte Jane Mitchell, Nigel James Parr, Timothy John Ritchie, John Edward Robinson, Juliet Kay Simpson, Christopher Alan Paul Smethurst, Yoshiaki Washio
  • BENZPYRAZOLE DERIVATIVES AS INHIBITORS OF PI3 KINASES
    Publication number: 20120245171
    Abstract: The invention is directed to certain novel compounds. Specifically, the invention is directed to compounds of formula (I): and salts thereof. The compounds of the invention are inhibitors of PI3-kinase activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: GLAXO GROUP LIMITED
    Inventors: Ian Robert Baldwin, Kenneth David Down, Paul Faulder, Simon Gaines, Julie Nicole Hamblin, Katherine Louise Jones, Paul Spencer Jones, Joelle Le, Christopher James Lunniss, Nigel James Parr, Timothy John Ritchie, John Edward Robinson, Juliet Kay Simpson, Christian Alan Paul Smethurst
  • INDAZOLE DERIVATIVES AS PI 3-KINASE
    Publication number: 20120238571
    Abstract: The invention is directed to certain novel compounds. Specifically, the invention is directed to compounds of formula (I): and salts thereof. The compounds of the invention are inhibitors of PI3-kinase activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Ian Robert Baldwin, Kenneth David Down, Paul Faulder, Simon Gaines, Julie Nicole Hamblin, Katherine Louise Jones, Joelle Le, Christopher James Lunniss, Nigel James Parr, Timothy John Ritchie, John Edward Robinson, Christian Alan Paul Smethurst
  • NOVEL COMPOUNDS
    Publication number: 20120238559
    Abstract: The invention is directed to certain novel compounds. Specifically, the invention is directed to compounds of formula (I): and salts thereof. The compounds of the invention are inhibitors of PI3-kinase activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: GLAXO GROUP LIMITED
    Inventors: Ian Robert Baldwin, Kenneth David Down, Paul Faulder, Simon Gaines, Julie Nicole Hamblin, Joelle Le, Christopher James Lunniss, Nigel James Parr, Timothy John Ritchie, John Edward Robinson, Juliet Kay Simpson, Christian Alan Paul Smethurst
  • 4-carboxamide indazole derivatives useful as inhibitors of PI3-kinases
    Patent number: 8163743
    Abstract: The invention is directed to certain novel compounds. Specifically, the invention is directed to compounds of formula (I) and salts thereof. The compounds of the invention are inhibitors of P13-kinase activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: GlaxoGroupLimited
    Inventors: Ian Robert Baldwin, Kenneth David Down, Paul Faulder, Simon Gaines, Julie Nicole Hamblin, Katherine Louise Jones, Joelle Le, Christopher James Lunniss, Nigel James Parr, Timothy John Ritchie, Christian Alan Paul Smethurst, Yoshiaki Washio
  • Novel Compounds
    Publication number: 20110183973
    Abstract: The invention is directed to certain novel compounds directed to compounds of formula (I) and salts thereof. The compounds of the invention are inhibitors of PI3-kinase activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Ian Robert Baldwin, Kenneth David Down, Paul Faulder, Simon Gaines, Julie Nicole Hamblin, Paul Spencer Jones, Joelle Le, Nigel James Parr, Timothy John Ritchie, John Edward Robinson, Juliet Kay Simpson, Christian Alan Paul Smethurst
  • BENZPYRAZOL DERIVATIVES AS INHIBITORS OF PI3 KINASES
    Publication number: 20110178063
    Abstract: The invention is directed to certain novel compounds of formula (I) and salts thereof. The compounds of the invention are inhibitors of PI3-kinase activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: GLAXO GROUP LIMITED
    Inventors: Ian Robert Baldwin, Kenneth David Down, Paul Faulder, Simon Gaines, Julie Nicole Hamblin, Joelle Le, Christopher James Lunniss, Nigel James Parr, Timothy John Ritchie, John Edward Robinson, Juliet Kay Simpson, Christian Alan Paul Smethurst
  • Novel Compounds
    Publication number: 20110118246
    Abstract: The invention is directed to to compounds of formula (I) and salts thereof. The compounds of the invention are inhibitors of PI3-kinase activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: Ian Robert Baldwin, Kenneth David Down, Paul Faulder, Simon Gaines, Julie Nicole Hamblin, Joelle Le, Christopher James Lunniss, Nigel James Parr, Timothy John Ritchie, Juliet Kay Simpson, Christian Alan Paul Smethurst
  • 4-CARBOXAMIDE INDAZOLE DERIVATIVES USEFUL AS INHIBITORS OF P13-KINASES
    Publication number: 20110112070
    Abstract: The invention is directed to certain novel compounds. Specifically, the invention is directed to compounds of formula (I) and salts thereof. The compounds of the invention are inhibitors of P13-kinase activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventors: Ian Robert Baldwin, Kenneth David Down, Paul Faulder, Simon Gaines, Julie Nicole Hamblin, Katherine Louise Jones, Joelle Le, Christopher James Lunniss, Nigel James Parr, Timothy John Ritchie, Christian Alan Paul Smethurst, Yoshiaki Washio
  • PROCESSES AND APPARATUS FOR EXTRACTION OF ACTIVE SUBSTANCES AND ENRICHED EXTRACTS FROM NATURAL PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20100119606
    Abstract: Processes for preparing extracts of natural products such as plant material, and for preparing purified extracts from crude extracts of natural products, by extraction with hot gas. Apparatus suitable for use in preparing extracts of natural products are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: GW Pharma Limited
    Inventors: Brian Whittle, Geoffrey Guy, David Downs, David W. Pate
  • Processes and apparatus for extraction of active substances and enriched extracts from natural products
    Patent number: 7622140
    Abstract: Processes for preparing extracts of natural products such as plant material, and for preparing purified extracts from crude extracts of natural products, by extraction with hot gas. Apparatus suitable for use in preparing extracts of natural products are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: GW Pharma Limited
    Inventors: Brian Whittle, Geoffrey Guy, David Downs, David Pate
  • Downhole drilling tool
    Publication number: 20090020337
    Abstract: A downhole drilling tool 136 comprises a drillstring 138, a drilling head 140, and a freewheel 144 for transferring drive from the drillstring to the drilling head. The freewheel 144 is positioned between the drillstring 138 and the drilling head 140.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: George Swietlik, Christopher David Down
  • Downhole drilling tool
    Publication number: 20080179100
    Abstract: A downhole drilling tool 136 comprises a drillstring 138, a drilling head 140, and a freewheel 144 for transferring drive from the drillstring to the drilling head. The freewheel 144 is positioned between the drillstring 138 and the drilling head 140.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: George Swietlik, Christopher David Down
  • Downhole drilling tool
    Patent number: 7377337
    Abstract: A downhole drilling tool 136 comprises a drillstring 138, a drilling head 140, and a freewheel 144 for transferring drive from the drillstring to the drilling head. The freewheel 144 is positioned between the drillstring 138 and the drilling head 140.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Pilot Drilling Control Limited
    Inventors: George Swietlik, Christopher David Down
  • Device, method and resistive element for vaporizing a medicament
    Patent number: 7088914
    Abstract: A device for vaporizing a medicament (4). The device comprises a resistive element (9) on which the medicament is deposited. The device also comprises a source of electrical power which can be connected across the resistive element to vaporize the medicament. The element is configured to provide a central cool region (11) on which the medicament is deposited and a relatively hotter region (12) surrounding the cool region. Through holes (13) are also provided. The resistive element may be a mesh, foil or a tile on which a resistive pattern is deposited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignees: GW Pharma Limited, Tyco Electronics UK Limited
    Inventors: Brian Anthony Whittle, John Erwin Richard Bowyer, Anthony Hamish Harper, Anthony Vanhinsberg, Christopher Robert Melbourne, David Downs, Rajiv Bobby Dave