Patents by Inventor David Hook

David Hook 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: 20100113801
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrrolidin-2-ones according to the formula (1), or salts thereof, wherein R1 is hydrogen or a nitrogen protecting group, methods for their preparation and their use in the preparation of NEP-inhibitors, particularly in the preparation of N-(3-carboxyl-1-oxopropyl)-(4S)-(p-phenylphenylmethyl)-4-amino-(2R)-methyl butanoic acid ethyl ester or salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: David Hook, Thomas Ruch, Bernhard Riss, Bernhard Wietfeld, Gottfried Sedelmeier, Matthias Napp, Markus Bänziger, Steven Hawker, Lech Ciszewski, Liladhar M. Waykole
  • Publication number: 20090326066
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a compound according to formula (i) or salt thereof, wherein R1 and R1? are independently hydrogen or an amine protecting group and R2 is a carboxyl group or an ester group, comprising reacting a compound according to formula (ii) or salt thereof, wherein R1, R1? and R2 are defined as above, with hydrogen in the presence of a transition metal catalyst and a chiral ligand, wherein the transition metal is selected from group 7, 8 or 9 of the periodic table. Furthermore, the invention relates to products obtainable by said process and to their use in the production of NEP inhibitors. Moreover, the invention relates to the use of transition metal catalyst in the preparation of NEP inhibitors or prodrugs thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2007
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: David Hook, Bernhard Wietfeld, Matthias Lotz
  • Publication number: 20080018104
    Abstract: A novel gasket includes at least one gripping element embedded in an annular member for forming a seal between two tubulars. For tubulars having socket and spigot ends, the gripping element includes teeth for gripping an outer surface of the spigot end and a blunt tooth for contacting a front wall of the socket end. The blunt tooth rolls along the front wall during relative movement between the tubulars and can include a contacting face of a specialized geometry to adjust contact dynamics and/or roughened surfaces to increase the frictional contact between the blunt tooth and the front wall. The embedded element can also include at least four teeth arranged such that no more than two teeth normally grip the outer surface of the spigot end. One or more teeth can also include a transverse groove to enhance penetration into the outer surface of the spigot end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: STAR PIPE PRODUCTS LTD.
    Inventors: Van Walworth, David Hook
  • Publication number: 20070120365
    Abstract: A preferred joint restraint includes a dampening force and a restraining force to control relative movement between a pad and gland and between the gland and bolt, respectively. The preferred restraint includes a gland, pads, and bolts. Preferably, a flexible member disposed in the pad selectively provides the dampening and retaining force. A preferred joint restraint also includes a pad and a bolt that coact to provide a controlled wedging action. The wedging action supplies supplemental tooth penetration and/or enhanced clamping force that stabilizes a shifting tubular member (pipe). A preferred tooth arrangement for a restraint pad produces an intermittent penetration pattern in the pipe. A preferred spacing member for a restraint tunes a clamping force generated by the restraint to accommodate variations in pipe geometry and/or materials. A preferred restraint is arranged according to a method that uses pipe expansion to provide an enhanced gripping action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2007
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: Star Pipe Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Van Walworth, David Hook, Mark Bowsher, Ashish Jain
  • Publication number: 20070113366
    Abstract: A windshield wiper blade assembly is disclosed which comprises a resilient wiper blade having an axial passage through which a flexible support beam is positioned to provide structure. A universal connector element for connecting the blade assembly to a plurality of different wiper arms crimps onto the blade and support beam assembly approximately midway along the wiper blade in a manner which does not puncture nor interfere with the resilient windshield wiper material, while at the same time preventing the relative axial translation of the support beam within the windshield wiper blade as well as translation between the blade and the connector itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Applicant: Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.
    Inventors: Van Walworth, David Hook, Craig Whitaker, Joseph Bacarella, George Moser
  • Publication number: 20070022556
    Abstract: A resilient windshield wiper assembly is disclosed which comprises a resilient wind-deflector portion molded or extruded to provide a receiving hollow for insertion of a support beam. The resilient wind-deflector portion has a feature strategically positioned and structurally effective to prevent the resilient portion from being rotated or twisted around the support beam. The wind deflector is symmetrical with respect to the axial orientation of the support beam. The symmetry allows conversion of the wind force components from lifting forces to normal forces acting to press and/or hold the wiper against the wiper surface even when subjected to side gusts or reverse head-wind forces. The symmetry further provides a strength member acting directly over the top of the wiping lip surface avoiding introducing a twisting force into the support beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: Van Walworth, David Hook, Craig Whitaker, Mark Howell, William McGinn, Joseph Bacarella
  • Publication number: 20060265830
    Abstract: An improved windshield wiper blade assembly having a resilient windscreen wiping element and further comprising a longitudinal passage there through. A support beam having a predetermined curvature and shape is positioned there within the passage having a generally complementary cross section to the longitudinal passage, preventing the rotational twisting of the resilient element around the beam. A further embodiment comprises a longitudinal fluid passage along the support beam in fluid connection to a windshield fluid supply. A plurality of apertures through the resilient member in connection with the fluid passage provide for the selective discharge of the fluid upon the windscreen. A still further embodiment comprises a wind deflector portion running at least partially along the resilient member for enhanced prevention of any twisting of the resilient member around the beam and increased downward force of the wiper assembly against the windscreen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Applicant: Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.
    Inventors: Van Walworth, Mark Boyle, Joseph Bacarella, David Hook, William McGinn, George Moser
  • Publication number: 20050275217
    Abstract: A novel gasket includes at least one gripping element embedded in an annular member for forming a seal between two tubulars. For tubulars having socket and spigot ends, the gripping element includes teeth for gripping an outer surface of the spigot end and a blunt nose for contacting a front wall of a gland that compresses the gasket against surfaces of the socket and spigot ends. The blunt nose rolls along the front wall of the gland during relative movement between the tubulars and can include a contacting face of a specialized geometry to adjust contact dynamics and/or roughened surfaces to increase the frictional contact between the blunt nose and the front wall. The gripping elements can also include at least four teeth arranged such that no more than two teeth normally grip the outer surface of the spigot end. One or more teeth can also include a transverse groove to enhance penetration into the outer surface of the spigot end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Inventors: Van Walworth, David Hook
  • Publication number: 20050218605
    Abstract: A novel gasket includes at least one gripping element embedded in an annular member for forming a seal between two tubulars. For tubulars having socket and spigot ends, the gripping element includes teeth for gripping an outer surface of the spigot end and a blunt tooth for contacting a front wall of the socket end. The blunt tooth rolls along the front wall during relative movement between the tubulars and can include a contacting face of a specialized geometry to adjust contact dynamics and/or roughened surfaces to increase the frictional contact between the blunt tooth and the front wall. The embedded element can also include at least four teeth arranged such that no more than two teeth normally grip the outer surface of the spigot end. One or more teeth can also include a transverse groove to enhance penetration into the outer surface of the spigot end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Inventors: Van Walworth, David Hook
  • Publication number: 20050145149
    Abstract: This invention comprises a means to control stitch length of household sewing machines when used on free-motion quilting frames. A sensor in the form of a computer mouse or a pair of sensors in the form of optical encoders is used to determine the translational speed of the set of carriages that hold the sewing machine. This information is sent to electronic circuitry that converts this information to an electrical resistance which is applied to the foot pedal control electrical connector on the sewing machine. When thusly applied, this resistance sets the rotational speed of the sewing machine. This invention achieves stitch length uniformity by maintaining the proper relationship between the input signal from the sensor or sensors caused by carriage translation and the output resistance to the sewing machine which controls its rotational speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2003
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventor: David Hooke
  • Patent number: 6873880
    Abstract: A machine for performing machining operations on a work-piece is disclosed that includes a carriage with a robotic arm mounted thereon. The arm includes a movable head containing a tool for performing the machining operations on the work-piece. A laser position determination system is included for determining the actual spatial relationship position the carriage and the work-piece and providing a first signal representative thereof and further determining the spatial relationship of the head to the work-piece during actual machining operations on the work-piece and providing a second signal representative thereof. A computer having a computer program provides a third signal to the robotic arm for machining the work-piece based on a predetermined spatial relationship between the carriage and the work-piece and for receiving the first and second signals and adjusting the third signal based on the actual spatial relationship between the carriage and the work-piece and the head and the work-piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: David Hooke, Matt Swain
  • Publication number: 20050055127
    Abstract: An apparatus for performing machining operations on an object includes a carriage, a movable head configurable with an operating attachment to perform the machining operations on the object, and a position determination system operable to determine the spatial relationship of the carriage and the object and provide a first signal representative thereof. The position determination system periodically determines the spatial relationship of the head to the object during machining operations on the object and provides a second signal representative thereof. The second signal is used to re-position the head to a desired position during the machining operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Swain, David Hooke
  • Publication number: 20050047854
    Abstract: A preferred joint restraint includes a dampening force and a restraining force to control relative movement between a pad and gland and between the gland and bolt, respectively. The preferred restraint includes a gland, pads, and bolts. Preferably, a flexible member disposed in the pad selectively provides the dampening and retaining force. A preferred joint restraint also includes a pad and a bolt that coact to provide a controlled wedging action. The wedging action supplies supplemental tooth penetration and/or enhanced clamping force that stabilizes a shifting tubular member (pipe). A preferred tooth arrangement for a restraint pad produces an intermittent penetration pattern in the pipe. A preferred spacing member for a restraint tunes a clamping force generated by the restraint to accommodate variations in pipe geometry and/or materials. A preferred restraint is arranged according to a method that uses pipe expansion to provide an enhanced gripping action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Van Walworth, David Hook, Mark Bowsher, Ashish Jain
  • Publication number: 20050038818
    Abstract: Systems and methods for creation and use of an adaptive reference model are described. One described method comprises receiving a plurality of snapshots from a plurality of computers, each of the plurality of snapshots comprising a plurality of pairs of asset names and asset values, and automatically creating an adaptive reference model based at least in part on the plurality of snapshots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2004
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventor: David Hooks
  • Publication number: 20050038827
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing automated computer support are described herein. One described method comprises receiving a plurality of snapshots from a plurality of computers, storing the plurality of snapshots in a data store, and creating an adaptive reference model based at least in part on the plurality of snapshots. The described method further comprises comparing at least one of the plurality of snapshots to the adaptive reference model, and identifying at least one anomaly based on the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2004
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventor: David Hooks
  • Publication number: 20030120377
    Abstract: A machine for performing machining operations on a work-piece is disclosed that includes a carriage with a robotic arm mounted thereon. The arm includes a movable head containing a tool for performing the machining operations on the work-piece. A laser position determination system is included for determining the actual spatial relationship position the carriage and the work-piece and providing a first signal representative thereof and further determining the spatial relationship of the head to the work-piece during actual machining operations on the work-piece and providing a second signal representative thereof. A computer having a computer program provides a third signal to the robotic arm for machining the work-piece based on a predetermined spatial relationship between the carriage and the work-piece and for receiving the first and second signals and adjusting the third signal based on the actual spatial relationship between the carriage and the work-piece and the head and the work-piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2001
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: David Hooke, Matt Swain