Patents by Inventor Erik Ruggles

Erik Ruggles 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: 20160221941
    Abstract: Provided are selenocysteine derivatives (e.g., deuterium and tritium analogs), ?-methylselenocysteine, and ?-methylselenocysteine derivatives. These compounds can be incorporated in more complex chemical structures (e.g., polymers, proteins, peptides, and enzymes). Also provided are methods of making and using these compounds. The compounds can be used, for example, as drugs, chemical reagents, and redox switchable surfactants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Robert J. Hondal, Erik Ruggles