Patents by Inventor Donald Poirier

Donald Poirier 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: 20230303474
    Abstract: A method for the synthesis of specialized pro-resolving mediators, structural isomers thereof and analogs thereof is disclosed herein. The method comprises reacting a compound of the formula (I): wherein R1 is alkyl(C?12), cycloalkyl(C?12), alkenyl(C?12), alkylidene(C?12), alkynyl(C?12), aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl or heteroaralkyl; and X1, X2 and X3 are each independently hydroxy or OP, wherein P is a hydroxy protecting or hydroxy activating group; with a reducing agent under conditions sufficient to produce a compound of the formula (II): wherein: R1, X1, X2 and X3 are as defined above. Novel protectins, more specifically novel structural isomers and analogs of PD1 and PDX are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Applicant: UNIVERSITÉ LAVAL
    Inventors: André MARETTE, René MALTAIS, Donald POIRIER, Jean-Yves SANCÉAU
  • Patent number: 11566593
    Abstract: A multi-path cleaning system is provided for a fuel tank. The multi-path cleaning system includes a controller, a fuel polisher, and a plurality of controllable valves. The plurality of controllable valves are operatively connected to the controller, and each valve fluidly coupled to at least one of the inlet and outlet of the fuel polisher on a first side and the interior of the fuel tank on a second other side. The pump, when operated, causes fuel to be drawn through the inlet and discharged at the outlet of the fuel polisher, and to pass through at least one filter/water separator. Selective operation of the plurality of valves by the controller selectively fluidly couples portions of the interior of the fuel tank to the inlet and the outlet of the fuel polisher, thereby creating a plurality of fluid flow paths through the interior of the fuel tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: AXI INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Jeffrey Donald Poirier
  • Publication number: 20220298962
    Abstract: A fuel system for a generating unit disposed within an enclosure, the enclosure having an enclosure width and an enclosure height, includes a bulk fuel storage tank and a vertical day tank, a supply line and a return line. The vertical day tank has a tank width corresponding to the enclosure width, a tank height corresponding to the enclosure height, and a tank depth selected to provide an interior volume to meet fuel capacity requirements for the generating unit. The tank height and tank width both exceed the tank depth. The vertical day tank further has a fill port and an overfill port located at a top of the vertical day tank. The supply line runs from the bulk fuel tank to the fill port of the vertical day tank, and the return line runs from the overfill port of the vertical day tank to the bulk fuel storage tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Jeffrey Donald POIRIER, Anthony Michael GRIPPO
  • Patent number: 11174282
    Abstract: Estrane-based and androstane-based aminosteroid derivatives are described herein. More specifically, the following piperazinyl-steroid compounds of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, and Formula IV are described. The compounds display cytotoxicity on a variety of cancer cell lines. A process for producing the compounds and their use in the manufacture of pharmaceutical formulations and/or combinations is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: UNIVERSITÉ LAVAL
    Inventors: Donald Poirier, René Maltais, Martin Perreault
  • Patent number: 11072632
    Abstract: The present application discloses 17? hydroxy steroid dehydrogenase (17? HSD) type 1, 3, 10 inhibitors and use thereof (alone and in combination) in the treatment of cancer and other afflictions. 17? HSD1 inhibitors include estradiol derivatives with a nieta-carbamoylbenzyl substituent at C 16. 17? HSD3/HSD10 inhibitors include androsterone derivatives substituted at the C3 position with a sulfonamide piperazine. Also disclosed are compounds that are inhibitors of both 17? HSD1 and 17? HSD3 that have a spiro-morpholine substituent at C20.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: UNIVERSITÉ LAVAL
    Inventors: Donald Poirier, Jenny Roy, Rene Maltais
  • Publication number: 20210222654
    Abstract: A multi-path cleaning system is provided for a fuel tank. The multi-path cleaning system includes a controller, a fuel polisher, and a plurality of controllable valves. The plurality of controllable valves are operatively connected to the controller, and each valve fluidly coupled to at least one of the inlet and outlet of the fuel polisher on a first side and the interior of the fuel tank on a second other side. The pump, when operated, causes fuel to be drawn through the inlet and discharged at the outlet of the fuel polisher, and to pass through at least one filter/water separator. Selective operation of the plurality of valves by the controller selectively fluidly couples portions of the interior of the fuel tank to the inlet and the outlet of the fuel polisher, thereby creating a plurality of fluid flow paths through the interior of the fuel tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventor: Jeffrey Donald POIRIER
  • Patent number: 10857484
    Abstract: A multi-path cleaning system is provided for a fuel tank. The multi-path cleaning system includes a controller, a fuel polisher, and a plurality of controllable valves. The plurality of controllable valves are operatively connected to the controller, and each valve fluidly coupled to at least one of the inlet and outlet of the fuel polisher on a first side and the interior of the fuel tank on a second other side. The pump, when operated, causes fuel to be drawn through the inlet and discharged at the outlet of the fuel polisher, and to pass through at least one filter/water separator. Selective operation of the plurality of valves by the controller selectively fluidly couples portions of the interior of the fuel tank to the inlet and the outlet of the fuel polisher, thereby creating a plurality of fluid flow paths through the interior of the fuel tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: AXI INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Jeffrey Donald Poirier
  • Publication number: 20200002372
    Abstract: Estrane-based and androstane-based aminosteroid derivatives are described herein. More specifically, the following piperazinyl-steroid compounds of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, and Formula IV are described. The compounds display cytotoxicity on a variety of cancer cell lines. A process for producing the compounds and their use in the manufacture of pharmaceutical formulations and/or combinations is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Donald POIRIER, René MALTAIS, Martin PERREAULT
  • Patent number: 10293281
    Abstract: A fluid filter system has at least one filter having a filter head removable filter element, the filter being oriented inverted. A first filter drain check valve is provided with its inlet in fluid communication with the inlet of the at least one filter, and a second filter drain check valve is provided with its inlet in fluid communication with the outlet of the at least one filter. A filter outlet check valve is provided with its inlet in fluid communication with the outlet of at least one filter head. An openable valve is provided in fluid communication with the outlets of the first and second filter drain check valves. A drain pump is provided with its intake in fluid communication with the valve. A drain pump check valve is included with its inlet in fluid communication with the output of the drain pump and an outlet in fluid communication with the outlet of the filter outlet check valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: AXI International
    Inventor: Jeffrey Donald Poirier
  • Publication number: 20180328325
    Abstract: A multi-path cleaning system is provided for a fuel tank. The multi-path cleaning system includes a controller, a fuel polisher, and a plurality of controllable valves. The plurality of controllable valves are operatively connected to the controller, and each valve fluidly coupled to at least one of the inlet and outlet of the fuel polisher on a first side and the interior of the fuel tank on a second other side. The pump, when operated, causes fuel to be drawn through the inlet and discharged at the outlet of the fuel polisher, and to pass through at least one filter/water separator. Selective operation of the plurality of valves by the controller selectively fluidly couples portions of the interior of the fuel tank to the inlet and the outlet of the fuel polisher, thereby creating a plurality of fluid flow paths through the interior of the fuel tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventor: Jeffrey Donald Poirier
  • Publication number: 20180161702
    Abstract: A fluid filter system has at least one filter having a filter head removable filter element, the filter being oriented inverted. A first filter drain check valve is provided with its inlet in fluid communication with the inlet of the at least one filter, and a second filter drain check valve is provided with its inlet in fluid communication with the outlet of the at least one filter. A filter outlet check valve is provided with its inlet in fluid communication with the outlet of at least one filter head. An openable valve is provided in fluid communication with the outlets of the first and second filter drain check valves. A drain pump is provided with its intake in fluid communication with the valve. A drain pump check valve is included with its inlet in fluid communication with the output of the drain pump and an outlet in fluid communication with the outlet of the filter outlet check valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventor: Jeffrey Donald Poirier
  • Patent number: 9708305
    Abstract: Provided are compounds of general formula A and A?, wherein X1 and X2 are each C, CH or N; R3 and R4 are each H, optionally substituted C1-C30 saturated or unsaturated chemical group, or together form an optionally substituted C5-C8 cycle; Z1; Z2 and Z3 are each N or CH; V is C?O, C?S or CH2; n is from 1 to 12; W1 and W2 are each H, CH2, O or S; and R1 and R2 are each H, Cr1C6 alkyl, C1C6 aryl, C1C12 alkylaryl, optionally substituted phenyl, C1C6 alkoxy, C1C6 thioalkoxy, F, Cl, Br or I. These compounds inhibit steroid sulfatase (STS), act as selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), increase alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, and are useful in the treatment of medical conditions involving hormones such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, endometriosis, osteoporosis, benign prostatic hyperplasia and endometrial cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: UNIVERSITÉ LAVAL
    Inventors: Donald Poirier, René Maltais
  • Publication number: 20160200685
    Abstract: Provided are compounds of general formula A and A?, wherein X1 and X2 are each C, CH or N; R3 and R4 are each H, optionally substituted C1-C30 saturated or unsaturated chemical group, or together form an optionally substituted C5-C8 cycle; Z1; Z2 and Z3 are each N or CH; V is C?O, C?S or CH2; n is from 1 to 12; W1 and W2 are each H, CH2, O or S; and R1 and R2 are each H, Cr1C6 alkyl, C1C6 aryl, C1C12 alkylaryl, optionally substituted phenyl, C1C6 alkoxy, C1C6 thioalkoxy, F, Cl, Br or I. These compounds inhibit steroid sulfatase (STS), act as selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), increase alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, and are useful in the treatment of medical conditions involving hormones such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, endometriosis, osteoporosis, benign prostatic hyperplasia and endometrial cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Donald POIRIER, René MALTAIS
  • Publication number: 20140088053
    Abstract: The present application discloses 17? hydroxy steroid dehydrogenase (17? HSD) type 1, 3, 10 inhibitors and use thereof (alone and in combination) in the treatment of cancer and other afflictions. 17? HSD1 inhibitors include estradiol derivatives with a nieta-carbamoylbenzyl substituent at C 16. 17? HSD3/HSD10 inhibitors include androsterone derivatives substituted at the C3 position with a sulfonamide piperazine. Also disclosed are compounds that are inhibitors of both 17? HSD1 and 17? HSD3 that have a spiro-morpholine substituent at C20.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: UNIVERSITÉ LAVAL
    Inventors: Donald Poirier, René Maltais, Jenny Roy
  • Patent number: 8653054
    Abstract: Novel chemical agents are described herein. More specifically, 2-(N-substituted piperazinyl) pregnane and 2-(N-substituted piperazinyl) androstane derivatives exhibiting cytotoxicity on a variety of cancer cell lines are disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Universite Laval
    Inventors: Donald Poirier, Jenny Roy, Rene Maltais
  • Publication number: 20110312926
    Abstract: Novel chemical agents are described herein. More specifically, 2-(N-substituted piperazinyl) pregnane and 2-(N-substituted piperazinyl) androstane derivatives exhibiting cytotoxicity on a variety of cancer cell lines are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: UNIVERSITE LAVAL
    Inventors: Donald Poirier, Jenny Roy, Rene Maltais
  • Publication number: 20040082556
    Abstract: Novel methods of medical treatment and/or inhibition of development of diseases are disclosed for diseases that are sensitive to androgenic or estrogenic activity. The treatments utilize inhibitors of type 5 and/or type 3 17&bgr;-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase. Novel inhibitors of type 5 17&bgr;-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase are also disclosed, as are novel inhibitors of type 3 17&bgr;-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2002
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Applicant: Endorecherche, Inc.
    Inventors: Fernand Labrie, Alain Belanger, Sylvain Gauthier, Van Luu-The, Yves Merand, Donald Poirier, Louis Provencher, Shankar M. Singh
  • Patent number: 6541463
    Abstract: Novel methods of medical treatment and/or inhibition of development of diseases are disclosed for diseases that are sensitive to androgenic or estrogenic activity. The treatments utilize inhibitors of type 5 and/or type 3 17&bgr;-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase. Novel inhibitors of type 5 17&bgr;-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase are also disclosed, as are novel inhibitors of type 3 17&bgr;-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Endorecherche, Inc.
    Inventors: Fernand Labrie, Alain Belanger, Sylvain Gauthier, Van Luu-The, Yves Merand, Donald Poirier, Louis Provencher, Shankar M. Singh