Patents by Inventor Edward McDonald

Edward McDonald 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: 20120252797
    Abstract: Isoxazoles of formula (A) or (B) wherein R1 is a group of formula (IB) The isoxazoles are inhibitors of HSP90 activity, and useful for the treatment of, for example, cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicants: Vernalis (Cambridge) Limited, The Institute of Cancer Research, Cancer Research Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Martin James Drysdale, Brian William Dymock, Harry Finch, Paul Webb, Edward McDonald, Karen Elizabeth James, Kwai Ming Cheung, Thomas Peter Matthews
  • Patent number: 8088761
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), are aurora kinase inhibitors: wherein X is —N—, —CH2-N—, —CH2-CH—, or —CH—; R1 is a radical of formula (IA) wherein Z is —CH2-, —NH—, -0-, —S(O)— —S—, —S(O)2 or a divalent monocyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic radical having 3-7 ring atoms; Alk is an optionally substituted divalent C1-C6 alkylene radical; A is hydrogen or an optionally substituted monocyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring having 5-7 ring atoms; r, s and t are independently 0 or 1, provided that when A is hydrogen then at least one of r and s is 1; R2 is halogen, —CN, —CF3, —OCH3, or cyclopropyl; and R3 is a radical of formula (IB) wherein Q is hydrogen or an optionally substituted phenyl or monocyclic heterocyclic ring with 5 or 6 ring atoms; Z&It;1> is —S—, —S(O)—, —S(O)2-, —O—, —SO2NH—, —NHSO2-, NHC(?O)NH, —NH(C?S)NH—, Or —N(R4)— wherein R4 is hydrogen, C1-C3 alkyl, cycloalkyl, or benzyl; and Alk&It;1> and Alk&It;2> are, independently, optionally substituted divalent C1-C3 alkyle
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Cancer Research Technology Limited
    Inventors: Vassilios Bavetsias, Edward McDonald, Spyridon Linardopoulos
  • Patent number: 8078313
    Abstract: Systems and methods for sorting a plurality of unaddressed items may comprise receiving delivery point address data. Furthermore, systems and methods for sorting a plurality of unaddressed items may comprise sorting the plurality of unaddressed items based on the delivery point address data. The plurality of unaddressed items may be sorted in an order in which they are to be delivered within a delivery zone specified by the delivery point address data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: United States Postal Service
    Inventors: Glenn Edward McDonald, Wilson Wong
  • Publication number: 20110227748
    Abstract: A system and method for alerting operators of mobile equipment to the presence of people in monitored areas around the periphery of the mobile equipment they are operating is provided. The system includes an RFID detection system which is installed on the mobile equipment and alerts the operator to the presence of people wearing Personal Protection Equipment containing RFID safety tags. The system also includes a tag programming system which allows RFID safety tags to be created. The system also includes a tag testing system which allows a person to test the functionality of the RFID safety tags contained in the personal safety equipment they are wearing. The system also includes RFID personal safety equipment such as 3D safety vests and RFID hardhats which contains RFID safety tags. The 3D safety vests also include enhanced 3D visual markings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: MARLEX ENGINEERING INC.
    Inventors: Uwe D. SCHAIBLE, Jonathan FAVA, Peter Atef Wadie BASL, Norman H. VON STYP-REKOWSKI, Jeff William Edward McDONALD, Jason Philip GARR
  • Publication number: 20110225142
    Abstract: The present invention provides web site analysis system and method. A crawler is adapted to download data of a target web site and associated with a target web site for security analysis to provide a data set for analysis. A process controller controls a plurality of data analysis processes, each data analysis process associated with one of a plurality of analysis functions related to web site security and integrity, and each data analysis process is adapted to identify data relevant for its associated analysis function from within the data set for analysis. An analyser aggregates the data identified by each of the data analysis processes, and analyses the aggregated data to perform each of the analysis functions to identify indications of any potential security and integrity problems. A report of potential security problems can be automatically generated from the analysed data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: MAILGUARD PTY LTD
    Inventor: Craig Edward McDonald
  • Publication number: 20110190297
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pyridine and pyrimidine based compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and their potential use as therapeutic agents for the treatment and/or prevention of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Edward McDonald, Julian Blagg, Mark Pichowicz, Simon Ross Crumpler
  • Patent number: 7946707
    Abstract: There is disclosed apparatus and method for a test of eye dominance of human subjects for which on each 10-sec trial, one eye starts with a strong image that gets progressively weaker or does not get progressively stronger, while, at the same time, the other eye gets a weak image that gets progressively stronger. The initially strong image will always be seen at the beginning and eventually vision will flip to the other eye's view once that image has achieved sufficient strength to overcome the dominance of the initially strong stimulus (which itself is getting progressively weaker). The subject indicates recognition of the strengthening image and the time is recorded. Results show that the test provides a reliable measure of eye dominance which is seen to vary considerably among people within a sample of normal adults.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Inventors: James Edward McDonald, II, Randolph Blake, Eunice Yang
  • Patent number: 7942068
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a multi-path ultrasonic flow meter for determining the flow rate of a fluid in a conduit is disclosed comprising at least two transducer pairs attached to the conduit at two chord locations, one greater than and one less than a mid-radius chord, wherein the composite ratio the two path velocities to the flow rate is substantially constant over the range of Reynolds numbers. In another embodiment, a method of determining the flow rate of a fluid in a conduit is disclosed comprising the steps of determining a composite velocity by determining a weighted average of a plurality of path velocities, determining a chord velocity ratio based on the path velocities, determining a profile correction factor based on the composite velocity and the chord velocity ratio, and determining the flow rate based on the composite velocity and the profile correction factor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: GE Infrastructure Sensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaolei Shirley Ao, Robert Caravana, Edward Randall Furlong, Oleg Alexander Khrakovsky, Benjamin Edward McDonald, Nicholas Joseph Mollo, Lydia Shen
  • Publication number: 20100256143
    Abstract: The invention provides a pyrimidine compound of formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 have any of the values defined herein; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds are inhibitors of PI3K and may thus be used to treat diseases and disorders arising from abnormal cell growth, function or behaviour associated with PI3 kinase such as cancer, immune disorders, cardiovascular disease, viral infection, inflammation, metabolism/endocrine function disorders and neurological disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Stewart James Baker, Paul John Goldsmith, Timothy Colin Hancox, Neil Anthony Pegg, Stephen Joseph Shuttleworth, Elsa Amandine Dechaux, Sussie Lerche Krintel, Stephen Price, Jonathan Martin Large, Edward McDonald
  • Publication number: 20100229654
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a multi-path ultrasonic flow meter for determining the flow rate of a fluid in a conduit is disclosed comprising at least two transducer pairs attached to the conduit at two chord locations, one greater than and one less than a mid-radius chord, wherein the composite ratio the two path velocities to the flow rate is substantially constant over the range of Reynolds numbers. In another embodiment, a method of determining the flow rate of a fluid in a conduit is disclosed comprising the steps of determining a composite velocity by determining a weighted average of a plurality of path velocities, determining a chord velocity ratio based on the path velocities, determining a profile correction factor based on the composite velocity and the chord velocity ratio, and determining the flow rate based on the composite velocity and the profile correction factor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventors: Xiaolei Shirley Ao, Robert Caravana, Edward Randall Furlong, Oleg Alexander Khrakovsky, Benjamin Edward McDonald, Nicholas Joseph Mollo, Lydia Shen
  • Publication number: 20100210646
    Abstract: The invention provides a pyrimidine compound of formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 have any of the values defined herein; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds are inhibitors of PI3K and may thus be used to treat diseases and disorders arising from abnormal cell growth, function or behaviour associated with PI3 kinase such as cancer, immune disorders, cardiovascular disease, viral infection, inflammation, metabolism/endocrine function disorders and neurological disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicants: F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, The Institute of Cancer Research: Royal Cancer Hos pital
    Inventors: Paul John Goldsmith, Timothy Colin Hancox, Neil Anthony Pegg, Stephen Joseph Shuttleworth, Jonathan Martin Large, Edward McDonald
  • Publication number: 20100179138
    Abstract: Isoxazoles of formula (A) or (B) are inhibitors of HSP90 activity, and useful for treatment of, for example cancers: wherein R1, is a group of formula (IA): —Ar1-(Alk1)p-(Z)r-(Alk2)s-Q, wherein in any compatible combination Ar1 is an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl radical, Alk1 and Alk2 are optionally substituted divalent C1-C6 alkylene or C2-C6 alkenylene radicals, p, r and s are independently 0 or 1, Z is -0-, —S—, —(C?O)—, —(C?S)—, —SO.sub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicants: Vernalis (Cambridge) Limited, Cancer Research Technology Ltd., The Institute Of Cancer Research
    Inventors: Martin James Drysdale, Brian William Dymock, Harry Finch, Paul Webb, Edward McDonald, Karen Elizabeth James, Kwai Ming Cheung, Thomas Peter Matthews
  • Publication number: 20100137369
    Abstract: Flowable pharmaceutical depots are described. The flowable pharmaceutical depot includes a polyester, such as a polylactic acid or a poly(trimethylene carbonate) endcapped with a primary alcohol and a pain relieving therapeutic agent, such as a post operative pain relieving therapeutic agent. Method of making and using the same are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Eric BENZ, Christopher M. Hobot, Phillip Edward McDonald, Lian Leon Luo, John Kramer
  • Patent number: 7728016
    Abstract: Compound of a compound of formula (I) or a salt, N-oxide, hydrate or solvate thereof, in the preparation of a composition for inhibition of HSP90 activity: wherein ring A is an aromatic or non-aromatic carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring having 5 ring atoms, for example 1,2,3-triazolyl or a 1,2,4-triazolyl or a tetrazolyl ring; and R1 R2 R3 are as defined in the specification are inhibitors of HSP90 and therefore of use in the treatment of, for example, cancers, viral disease, inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, multiple sclerosis, Type I diabetes, lupus, psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease; cystic fibrosis angiogenesis-related disease such as diabetic retinopathy, haemangiomas, and endometriosis; or for protection of normal cells against chemotherapy-induced toxicity; or diseases where failure to undergo apoptosis is an underlying factor, or protection from hypoxia-ischemic injury due to elevation of Hsp70 in the heart and brain; scrapie/CJD, Huntingdon's and Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignees: Vernalis (Cambridge) Limited, Cancer Research Technology Ltd., Institute of Cancer Research
    Inventors: Kwai Ming Cheung, Brian William Dymock, Edward McDonald, Martin James Drysdale
  • Publication number: 20100130496
    Abstract: The invention provides a pyrimidine compound of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, and Y have any of the values defined herein; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds are inhibitors of PI3K and may thus be used to treat diseases and disorders arising from abnormal cell growth, function or behaviour associated with PI3 kinase such as cancer, immune disorders, cardiovascular disease, viral infection, inflammation, metabolism/endocrine function disorders and neurological disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicants: F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, The Institute of Cancer Research: Royal Cancer Hospital
    Inventors: Paul John Goldsmith, Timothy Colin Hancox, Neil Anthony Pegg, Stephen Joseph Shuttleworth, Elsa Amandine Dechaux, Stephen Price, Jonathan Martin Large, Edward McDonald
  • Patent number: 7705027
    Abstract: Isoxazoles of formula (A) or (B) are inhibitors of HSP90 activity, and useful for treatment of, for example cancers: (A), (B) wherein R1, is a group of formula (IA): —Ar1-(Alk1)p-(Z)r-(Alk2)s-Q, wherein in any compatible combination Ar1 is an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl radical, Alk1 and Alk2 are optionally substituted divalent C1-C6 alkylene or C2-C6 alkenylene radicals, p, r and s are independently 0 or 1, Z is —O—, —S—, —(C?O)—, —(C?S)—, —SO2—, —C(?O)O—, —C(?O)NRA—, —C(?S)NRA—, —SO2NRA—, —NRAC(?O)—, —NRASO2— or —NRA— wherein RA is hydrogen or C1-C6 alkyl, and Q is hydrogen or an optionally substituted carbocyclic or heterocyclic radical; R2 is (i) a group of formula (IA) above or (ii) a carboxamide radical; or (iii) a non aromatic carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring wherein a ring carbon is optionally substituted, and/or a ring nitrogen is optionally substituted by a group of formula -(Alk1)p-(Z)r-(Alk2)s-Q wherein Q, Alk1, Alk2, Z, p, r and s are as defined above in relation to group (IA); and
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignees: Vernalis (Cambridge) Limited, Cancer Research Technology Limited, Institute Of Cancer Research
    Inventors: Martin James Drysdale, Brian William Dymock, Harry Finch, Paul Webb, Edward McDonald, Karen Elizabeth James, Kwai Ming Cheung, Thomas Peter Matthews
  • Publication number: 20100093769
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein: R1 and R2 are each independently H, alkyl or haloalkyl; R3 and R4 are each independently H, alkyl, haloalkyl or aryl; R5 is alkyl or cycloalkyl or cycloalkyl-alkyl, each of which may be optionally substituted with one or more OH groups; R6 is selected from cyclopropylamino, cyclopropylmethylamino, cyclobutylamino, cyclobutylmethylamino and where one of X, Y and Z is N and the remainder are CR9; R7, R8 and each R9 are independently H, alkyl or haloalkyl, wherein at least one of R7, R8 and each R9 is other than H. A further aspect of the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula (I), and the use of said compounds in treating proliferative disorders, viral disorders, stroke, alopecia, CNS disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, or diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicants: CYCLACEL LIMITED, CANCER RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Peter William SHELDRAKE, Butrus ATRASH, Simon GREEN, Edward MCDONALD, Sheelagh FRAME
  • Patent number: 7696204
    Abstract: Pyrimidines of formula (I): wherein R1 to R4, X and Y are defined in the specification are inhibitors of P13K and may thus be used to treat diseases and disorders arising from abnormal cell growth, function or behavior associated with P13 kinase such as cancer, immune disorders, cardiovascular disease, viral infection, inflammation, metabolism/endocrine function disorders and neurological disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignees: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Cancer Research Technology Limited, The Institute of Cancer Research: Royal Cancer Hospital, Astellas Pharma, Inc., F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
    Inventors: Edward McDonald, Jonathan M Large, Stephen J Shuttleworth
  • Publication number: 20090325983
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula 1 or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein one of R1 and R2 is methyl, ethyl or isopropyl, and the other is H; R3 and R4 are each independently H, branched or unbranched C1-C6 alkyl, or aryl, and wherein at least one of R3 and R4 is other than H; R5 is a branched or unbranched C1-C5 alkyl group or a C1-C6 cycloalkyl group, each of which may be optionally substituted with one or more OH groups; R6, R7, R8 and R9 are each independently H, halogen, NO2, OH, OMe, CN, NH2, COOH, CONH2, or SO2NH2. A further aspect of the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula 1, and the use of said compounds in treating proliferative disorders, viral disorders, stroke, alopecia, CNS disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, or diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicants: CYCLACEL LIMITED, CANCER RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Peter Martin FISCHER, Michael JARMAN, Edward MCDONALD, Bernard NUTLEY, Florence RAYNAUD, Stuart WILSON, Paul WORKMAN
  • Patent number: D669379
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Benjamin Edward McDonald, Mykhaylo Barsukov