Patents by Inventor Jack Rogers
Jack Rogers 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).
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Publication number: 20170029561Abstract: The present invention relates to polyester polyols made from aromatic polyacid sources such as thermoplastic polyesters. The polyols can be made by heating a thermoplastic polyester such as virgin polyethylene terephthalate, recycled polyethylene terephthalate, or mixtures thereof, with a glycol to give a digested intermediate which is then reacted with a digestible polymer, which can be obtained from various recycle waste streams. The polyester polyols comprise a glycol-digested polyacid source and a further digestible polymer. The polyester polyols provide a sustainable alternative to petrochemical or biochemical based polyester polyols.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Inventors: Rick Tabor, Eric David Vrabel, Matthew J. Beatty, Gary E. Spilman, Kevin Anthony Rogers, Michael Robert Christy, Matthew Thomas Brown, Jack Rogers Kovsky, Woo-Sung Bae, Shakti L. Mukerjee
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Publication number: 20160053058Abstract: The present invention relates to polyester polyols made from aromatic polyacid sources such as thermoplastic polyesters. The polyols can be made by heating a thermoplastic polyester such as virgin polyethylene terephthalate, recycled polyethylene terephthalate, or mixtures thereof, with a glycol to give a digested intermediate which is then reacted with a digestible polymer, which can be obtained from various recycle waste streams. The polyester polyols comprise a glycol-digested polyacid source and a further digestible polymer. The polyester polyols provide a sustainable alternative to petrochemical or biochemical based polyester polyols.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Rick Tabor, Eric David Vrabel, Matthew J. Beatty, Gary E. Spilman, Kevin Anthony Rogers, Michael Robert Christy, Matthew Thomas Brown, Jack Rogers Kovsky, Woo-Sung Bae, Shakti L. Mukerjee
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Publication number: 20160052844Abstract: The present invention relates to the chemical digestion of keratin, such as avian feathers and wool. The digestion product is made by heating the feathers or wool with a solvent selected from glycols, alkanolamines, polyamines, and combinations thereof. The resulting digested keratin product is a keratin-derived polyol useful for making polymeric materials such as polyurethanes. The digestion products provide a sustainable alternative to petrochemical based intermediates.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Rick Tabor, Eric David Vrabel, Matthew J. Beatty, Jack Rogers Kovsky
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Publication number: 20150344622Abstract: Polyester polyols made from thermoplastic polyesters are disclosed. The polyols can be made by heating a thermoplastic polyester such as virgin PET, recycled PET, or mixtures thereof, with a glycol to give a digested intermediate, which is then condensed with a dimer fatty acid to give the polyol. The invention includes a polyester polyol comprising recurring units of a glycol-digested thermoplastic polyester and a dimer fatty acid. The polyester polyol can also be made in a single step by reacting the thermoplastic polyester, glycol, and dimer acid under conditions effective to produce the polyol. High-recycle-content polyols having desirable properties and attributes for formulating polyurethane products, including aqueous polyurethane dispersions, can be made. The polyols provide a sustainable alternative to bio- or petrochemical-based polyols.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: Shakti L. Mukerjee, Rick Tabor, Adam William Emerson, Kevin Anthony Rogers, Eric D. Vrabel, Matthew T. Brown, Matthew J. Beatty, Jack Rogers Kovsky, Michael D. Kellerman, Michael Robert Christy
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Publication number: 20150315325Abstract: The presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to oligomeric reaction products formed by the depolymerization of polyethylene terephthalate polymers and methods thereof. More specifically, the presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates to oligomeric reaction products formed by the depolymerization of polyethylene terephthalate polymer obtained from, for example but not by way of limitation, waste products, such as beverage containers made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The oligomeric reaction products can, in one embodiment, be used as a starting material for polyurethanes. The presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) also relates to processes for producing oligomeric reaction products from the depolymerization of polyethylene terephthalate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2013Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Rick L. Tabor, Daniel James Seyer, Kristopher M Felice, Adam W. Emerson, Matthew Thomas Brown, Kyle Harris McGrath, Mickey Kellerman, Kevin Anthony Rogers, Jack Rogers Kovsky, Matthew James Beatty, Eric David Vrabel
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Patent number: 9083125Abstract: An adaptor for adapting a mains plug according to a first national standard to a mains socket according to a second, different second national standard. The adaptor comprises a housing with a socket for receiving the first mains plug, and at least two plug assemblies according to different national standards, one of the at least two plug assemblies being according to the second national standard. An externally-operable selection mechanism is provided for selectively deploying, or at least for making externally deployable, one of the at least two plug assemblies while simultaneously concealing, at least partially, the remaining plug assembly or assemblies so to make them effectively unusable. The end user can thus effortlessly select one of the outputs while hiding one that is not necessary. A network of internal conductors for providing electrical continuity between the first mains plug and the selected plug assembly is provided inside the adaptor.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: DG International Holdings LimitedInventor: Jack Rogers
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Publication number: 20140359605Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are provided for generating a bundle package, digitally signing the bundle package, selectively disturbing the bundle package, and/or indexing one or more resource packages retrieved from the bundle package. That is, a bundle package (e.g., an application or game bundle package) comprises one or more app packages comprising application code configured to execute on various computing environments (e.g., operating systems, processors, etc.). The bundle package may comprise one or more resource packages comprising supplemental data used to provide optional user experience functionality for the application (e.g., French language support, high resolution textures, a gaming pad support, etc.). In this way, a client device may selectively download portions of the bundle package that may be relevant, which may mitigate download bandwidth, storage space, or resources otherwise used to obtain unnecessary portions of the bundle package (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Simon Leet, Sarjana Sheth, Patrick T. O'Brien, JR., Jack Roger Davis
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Publication number: 20140199867Abstract: An adaptor for adapting a mains plug according to a first national standard to a mains socket according to a second, different second national standard. The adaptor comprises a housing with a socket for receiving the first mains plug, and at least two plug assemblies according to different national standards, one of the at least two plug assemblies being according to the second national standard. An externally-operable selection mechanism is provided for selectively deploying, or at least for making externally deployable, one of the at least two plug assemblies while simultaneously concealing, at least partially, the remaining plug assembly or assemblies so to make them effectively unusable. The end user can thus effortlessly select one of the outputs while hiding one that is not necessary. A network of internal conductors for providing electrical continuity between the first mains plug and the selected plug assembly is provided inside the adaptor.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: DG International Holdings LimitedInventor: Jack Rogers
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Publication number: 20140102280Abstract: For over 150 years, conventional acoustic guitar designs have anchored the strings on a bridge attached to the guitar face; passing over a saddle; notched to align the strings over the fingerboard; and terminating at the tuning keys. The strain on the bridge and entire guitar face top over time eventually causes the thin guitar face top to warp. This phenomenon negatively impacts the quality of the instrument. The current patent, a bridge for stringed instruments (No. 6372971) was designed to eliminate surface warping to the guitar face of the instrument by distributing the load from the strings transversely across the guitar face. The principle of this feature, added to the current aforementioned patent, allows the user to raise and/or lower the strings (for the ease and comfort of the user) relative to the fingerboard without affecting the tuned strings or requiring a major operation to modify the saddle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2012Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventor: Jack Rogers
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Publication number: 20140041743Abstract: The basic principle is applicable to cooling, heating or a combination of both. The definition of the TMZ is Key to this patent application! It is a volumetric space described as (L×W×D), length×width×depth, through which the air passes to be cooled or heated. Traditional AC units move air through the TMZ horizontally a distance of “D,” the depth of the core unit. Using the same configuration for the core unit with the same TMZ volume, the difference is airflow direction and temperature transfer duration. The proposed Patent Design moves air through the TMZ longitudinally a distance of “L,” the length of the core unit, allowing more time to heat or cool the air.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventor: Jack Rogers
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Patent number: 8008491Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of substituted aza-indole derivatives of the formula I: wherein R, R1, R2, R3, R4, X and Y are as defined herein. This invention also relates to methods of making these compounds. The compounds of this invention are inhibitors of poly(adenosine 5?-diphosphate ribose) polymerase (PARP) and are therefore useful as pharmaceutical agents, especially in the treatment and/or prevention of a variety of diseases, including diseases associated with the central nervous system and cardiovascular disorders.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2008Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: John Ziqi Jiang, Jack Roger Koehl, Shujaath Mehdi, Neil Moorcroft, Kwon Yon Musick, Philip Marvin Weintraub, Paul Robert Eastwood
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Publication number: 20100151520Abstract: The invention relates to translation enhancer elements that enhance translation of the gene encoding the human microtubule-associated tau protein and nucleic acid molecules that enhance translation of the gene encoding the human ?-synuclein protein. The translation enhancer elements of the invention are useful in compositions and methods for identifying compounds for the prevention and/or treatment of neurodegenerative disease. The invention also includes in some aspects, vectors that include a translation enhancer element of the invention. The invention also includes the use of enhancer element containing vectors in methods to produce recombinant protein and in assays to identify compounds that modulate expression of tau protein or ?-synuclein protein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2009Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventors: Jack Rogers, Avi Friedlich
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Publication number: 20080255350Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of substituted aza-indole derivatives of the formula I: wherein R, R1, R2, R3, R4, X and Y are as defined herein. This invention also relates to methods of making these compounds. The compounds of this invention are inhibitors of poly(adenosine 5?-diphosphate ribose) polymerase (PARP) and are therefore useful as pharmaceutical agents, especially in the treatment and/or prevention of a variety of diseases, including diseases associated with the central nervous system and cardiovascular disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2008Publication date: October 16, 2008Applicant: AVENTIS PHARMACEUTICALS INC.Inventors: John Z. JIANG, Jack Roger KOEHL, Shujaath MEHDI, Neil MOORCROFT, Kwon Yon MUSICK, Philip Marvin WEINTRAUB, Paul Robert EASTWOOD
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Patent number: 7405300Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of substituted indole derivatives of the formula I: wherein R, R1, R2, R3, R4, X and Y are as defined herein. This invention also relates to methods of making these compounds. The compounds of this invention are inhibitors of poly(adenosine 5?-diphosphate ribose) polymerase (PARP) and are therefore useful as pharmaceutical agents, especially in the treatment and/or prevention of a variety of diseases, including diseases associated with the central nervous system and cardiovascular disorders.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2004Date of Patent: July 29, 2008Assignee: Aventis Pharmaveuticals Inc.Inventors: John Z. Jiang, Jack Roger Koehl, Shujaath Mehdi, Neil David Moorcroft, Kwon Yon Musick, Philip Marvin Weintraub, Paul Robert Eastwood
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Publication number: 20080003570Abstract: The invention relates to translation enhancer elements that enhance translation of the gene encoding the human microtubule-associated tau protein and nucleic acid molecules that enhance translation of the gene encoding the human ?-synuclein protein. The translation enhancer elements of the invention are useful in compositions and methods for identifying compounds for the prevention and/or treatment of neurodegenerative disease. The invention also includes in some aspects, vectors that include a translation enhancer element of the invention. The invention also includes the use of enhancer element containing vectors in methods to produce recombinant protein and in assays to identify compounds that modulate expression of tau protein or ?-synuclein protein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2005Publication date: January 3, 2008Applicant: The General Hospital CorporationInventors: Jack Rogers, Avi Friedlich
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Patent number: 7034000Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain peptides that correspond to sequence elements within the human Alzheimer's amyloid precursor protein (APP). These peptides may be used to protect cells from iron catalyzed oxidative damage.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2001Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.Inventor: Jack Rogers
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Publication number: 20050022998Abstract: Method for operating a well installation utilizing a chamber in operative association with plunger lift to carry out deliquidfication. Injection gas may be employed for plunger lift in a manner wherein the injection channel is isolated from the primary annulus of the well adjacent the casing. Gas is produced through that primary annulus.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2004Publication date: February 3, 2005Inventor: Jack Rogers
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Patent number: 6849405Abstract: The present invention is directed to a DNA element that enhances the translation of the human amyloid precursor protein (APP) gene. The enhancer may be incorporated into expression vectors to enhance recombinant protein production. In addition, the invention is directed to an assay that utilizes vectors containing the translation enhancer element for the purpose of identifying agents that modulate the expression of the human amyloid precursor protein. These agents will ultimately be used to suppress APP expression in patients with Alzheimer's disease.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2001Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.Inventor: Jack Rogers
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Patent number: 6843059Abstract: A gas turbine engine combustor inlet diffuser assembly has at least one diverging annular wall including a flowpath surface bounding a diffuser flowpath. An annular blowing slot is axially located along the annular wall and an annular blowing air flowpath leads to and is in fluid communication with the blowing slot. An annular array of scoops disposed in the diffuser flowpath downstream of the blowing slot have upstream facing openings and are in fluid communication with the blowing air flowpath. The annular scoops are supported on hollow struts. Each of the hollow struts has at least one radially extending flow passage for directing blowing air from the scoop to the blowing air flowpath. The blowing slot opens in a downstream direction with respect to the diffuser flowpath. A row of blowing air compressor blades disposed across the blowing air flowpath may be used to pump up the pressure of the blowing air.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2002Date of Patent: January 18, 2005Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: David Louis Burrus, Jack Rogers Taylor
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Publication number: 20040093871Abstract: A gas turbine engine combustor inlet diffuser assembly has at least one diverging annular wall including a flowpath surface bounding a diffuser flowpath. An annular blowing slot is axially located along the annular wall and an annular blowing air flowpath leads to and is in fluid communication with the blowing slot. An annular array of scoops disposed in the diffuser flowpath downstream of the blowing slot have upstream facing openings and are in fluid communication with the blowing air flowpath. The annular scoops are supported on hollow struts. Each of the hollow struts has at least one radially extending flow passage for directing blowing air from the scoop to the blowing air flowpath. The blowing slot opens in a downstream direction with respect to the diffuser flowpath. A row of blowing air compressor blades disposed across the blowing air flowpath may be used to pump up the pressure of the blowing air.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2002Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: David Louis Burrus, Jack Rogers Taylor