Patents by Inventor Ian Frank

Ian Frank 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: 20200299644
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for re-stimulating TIL populations that lead to improved phenotype and increased metabolic health of the TILs and provides methods of assaying for TIL populations to determine suitability for more efficacious infusion after re-stimulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Ian Frank, Michael T. Lotze
  • Patent number: 10517894
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for re-stimulating TIL populations that lead to improved phenotype and increased metabolic health of the TILs and provides methods of assaying for TIL populations to determine suitability for more efficacious infusion after re-stimulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Frank, Michael T. Lotze
  • Patent number: 10427858
    Abstract: A bottle holder for various size bottles that is designed to keep the bottle and liquid cool, enable the user to pour from the bottle while the bottle is in the holder, and protect the bottle from breaking in case of accident. The bottle holder includes a body, comprised of an outer shell and an inner shell, as well as a lid that may be attached to the body such as by screwing it on or by friction. The outer shell preferably has one or more features that enable the user to maintain a better grip. The inner shell and lid have different features to hold the bottle securely. Advantageously, the body and lid provides thermal protection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Inventors: Ian Frank Mackintosh, Celia Beth Mackintosh
  • Publication number: 20180228841
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for re-stimulating TIL populations that lead to improved phenotype and increased metabolic health of the TILs and provides methods of assaying for TIL populations to determine suitability for more efficacious infusion after re-stimulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Ian Frank, Michael T. Lotze
  • Publication number: 20170137207
    Abstract: A bottle holder for various size bottles that is designed to keep the bottle and liquid cool, enable the user to pour from the bottle while the bottle is in the holder, and protect the bottle from breaking in case of accident. The bottle holder includes a body, comprised of an outer shell and an inner shell, as well as a lid that may be attached to the body such as by screwing it on or by friction. The outer shell preferably has one or more features that enable the user to maintain a better grip. The inner shell and lid have different features to hold the bottle securely. Advantageously, the body and lid provides thermal protection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2015
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Ian Frank Mackintosh, Celia Beth Mackintosh
  • Patent number: 7491387
    Abstract: A method of disinfection of livestock is provided. The method comprises administering at least one bacteriophage in an effective amount to said livestock to reduce the number of Campylobacter spp present in the gastro-intestinal tract of said livestock. The bacteriophage are selected from CP8 (NCIMB Accession No. 41184) and CP34 (NCIMB Accession No. 41185).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: The University of Nottingham
    Inventor: Ian Frank Connerton
  • Publication number: 20080283212
    Abstract: A lubricant delivery element for delivering lubricant into a cavity, the lubricant distribution element comprising a thin element of porous material for delivering lubricant into the cavity through the element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: CAST CENTRE PTY LTD
    Inventors: John Francis GRANDFIELD, John Andrew TAYLOR, Ian Frank BAINBRIDGE
  • Patent number: 7288655
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the synthesis of intermediates for the preparation of compounds of formula (A): wherein n is 2 or 3 and various salt forms of these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignees: Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd.
    Inventors: Brian Christopher Bishop, Karel Marie Joseph Brands, Ian Frank Cottrell, Cameron John Cowden, Antony John Davies, Stephen Philip Keen, David Ross Lieberman, Gavin William Stewart
  • Patent number: 7262169
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the improved synthesis of compounds of formula (I) an intermediate compound which is useful in the synthesis of the anticancer agents known as PSA conjugates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignees: Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited
    Inventors: Michael Stewart Ashwood, Brian Christopher Bishop, Ian Frank Cottrell, Khateeta Moneek Emerson, David Hands, Guo Jie Ho, Joseph Edward Lynch, Yao Jun Shi, Robert Darrin Wilson
  • Patent number: 6515126
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I) wherein Ts is a tosylate group and R is an alkyl group, an unsubstituted phenyl or substituted phenyl ring, or a benzyl or substituted benzyl group; which comprises: (i) cyclising a compound of formula (II) in the presence of a suitable catalyst; and (ii) purifying and collecting the resultant compound of formula (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Stewart Ashwood, Ian Frank Cottrell, Cameron John Cowden, Debra Jane Wallace
  • Patent number: 6407255
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of morpholine derivatives of formula (I) which are useful as a therapeutic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd.
    Inventors: Ian Frank Cottrell, Ulf H Dolling, David Hands, Robert Darrin Wilson
  • Publication number: 20020019524
    Abstract: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited
    Inventors: Ian Frank Cottrell, Ulf H. Dolling, David Hands, Robert Darrin Wilson
  • Patent number: 6297376
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of mopholine derivatives of formula (I) which are useful as a therapeutic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd.
    Inventors: Ian Frank Cottrell, Ulf H Dolling, David Hands, Robert Darrin Wilson
  • Patent number: 6155741
    Abstract: A fastening device comprising a block of plastic material of square or alternative cross section. The block has a threaded bore for the receipt of a bolt which completes the fastening, and additionally, the block has a through slot extending from one end making the block of a U-shape so that it has legs and a base. This configuration is such that the legs can be sprung together so that they can be pushed into the end of a square sectioned cable ladder tube to be connected at right angles to a cable ladder rail, whereupon the legs will spring apart so that a projection on the legs engage in apertures in the tube walls and the block cannot be retracted. To secure the rail to the tube end, the bolt is passed through a hole in the rail and is screwed into the block, which is locked in the tube end. The advantages are pre-insertion of the blocks in the factory and simple assembly of the cable ladder on site, and secure connection joining of the rail and tube ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: Mita (UK) Ltd
    Inventor: Ian Frank Took
  • Patent number: 6130331
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of substantially pure N-((S)-(-)-.alpha.-methylbenzyl)-3-(S)-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,4-oxazin-2-one hydrochloride, which comprises selectively crystallising the (S,S)-diastereomer as the hydrochloride salt from a mixture of the (S,R)- and (S,S)-diastereomers in an organic solvent, and collecting the resultant crystalline product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Stewart Ashwood, Ian Frank Cottrell, Brian Christopher Bishops, John Simon Edwards
  • Patent number: 6046325
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1-6 alkyl or arylC.sub.1-4 alkyl group; and R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a group selected from C.sub.1-6 alkyl, CF.sub.3 or C.sub.1-6 alkoxy substituted by C.sub.1-4 alkoxy; which comprises reacting an anhydrous or hydrated glyoxal of formula (II) with a compound of formula (III): ##STR2## in the presence of an acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited
    Inventors: Michael Stewart Ashwood, Brian Christopher Bishop, Ian Frank Cottrell
  • Patent number: 5740928
    Abstract: A stand for wine casks having a rectangular block shape and a lower outlet tap. The stand consists of a platform which is elevated above a support surface, and side walls for preventing movement of the cask. A glass support means is removably fitted to the stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1998
    Inventors: Ian Frank Dale, Margaret May Dale
  • Patent number: 5681959
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of azaindole derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein Q is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, hydroxy, aryl or arylC.sub.1-4 alkyl;one of X, Y and Z is --N.dbd. and the others are --CH.dbd.;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl or C.sub.1-6 alkyl substituted by a group selected from aryl or --NR.sup.2 R.sup.3 where R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each independently represent C.sub.1-4 alkyl, or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, form a 4-7 membered saturated heterocyclic ring, optionally containing in the ring an oxygen or sulphur atom or a group NR.sup.4 where R.sup.4 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, aryl or arylC.sub.1-4 alkyl; andR.sup.5 is a hydrogen atom or a group selected from C.sub.1-6 alkyl or aryl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1997
    Assignee: Merck, Sharp & Dohme Ltd.
    Inventors: Brian Cchristopher Bishop, Ian Frank Cottrell, Mark Cameron, David Hands
  • Patent number: 5668280
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of substantially pure N-benzyl-3-(S)-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,4-oxazin-2-one which comprises:(i) contacting racemic N-benzyl-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,4-oxazin-2-one with (-)-3-bromocamphor-8-sulphonic acid (hereinafter referred to as (-)-3-BCS) in the presence of a racemising agent;(ii) collecting the resultant crystalline (-)-3-BCS salt of N-benzyl-3-(S)-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,4-oxazin-2-one; and(iii) liberating the free base of N-benzyl-3-(S)-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,4-oxazin-2-one by treatment of the (-)-3-BCS salt collected in step (ii) with aqueous base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited
    Inventors: Ramon John Alabaster, Ian Frank Cottrell, Andrew William Gibson, Simon Adrian Johnson
  • Patent number: 4002502
    Abstract: Aluminum base alloys, having improved properties as regards mechanical working treatments, according to the invention are characterized by a content of 0.5 - 10.0 wt. % iron, without or with a very small content (up to 0.1 wt. %) of Li or Na or Sr or Ba. The alloy has a microstructure comprising a substantial portion of refined Al.sub.3 Fe and/or very fine Al.sub.6 Fe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1974
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1977
    Assignees: Comalco Aluminium (Bell Bay) Limited, The University of Queensland
    Inventors: Ian Frank Bainbridge, Colin McLean Adam