Patents by Inventor James A. Ford

James A. Ford 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).

  • Method for producing 4-haloalkyl-3-mercapto-substituted 2-hydroxy-benzoic acid derivatives
    Patent number: 9440917
    Abstract: A process is described for preparing 4-haloalkyl-3-mercapto-substituted 2-hydroxybenzoic acid derivatives of the general formula (I) by reaction of 4-thio-substituted ?-keto esters of the formula (II) with alkoxyvinyl haloalkyl ketones of the formula (III) in the presence of a base. In the above formulae, X, R1, R2 and R3 are each hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy and cycloalkyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Bayer Cropscience AG
    Inventors: Mark James Ford, Gunter Karig
  • DATABASE QUERY EXECUTION TRACING AND DATA GENERATION FOR DIAGNOSING EXECUTION ISSUES
    Publication number: 20160253377
    Abstract: Trace data is received that was captured for an execution of a first query on first input data. The trace data associates clauses of the first query with respective evaluation states that arise during the execution. Second input data is generated from the trace data without accessing the first input data. An execution of a second query is performed on the second input data, wherein performing the execution of the second query on the second input data reproduces evaluation states from the execution of the first query on the first input data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: James A. Ford, Lakshman R. Sakaray, Paul-John A. To
  • DATABASE QUERY EXECUTION TRACING AND DATA GENERATION FOR DIAGNOSING EXECUTION ISSUES
    Publication number: 20160253379
    Abstract: Trace data is received that was captured for a execution of a first query on first input data. The trace data associates clauses of the first query with respective evaluation states that arise during the execution. Second input data is generated from the trace data without accessing the first input data. An execution of a second query is performed on the second input data, wherein performing the execution of the second query on the second input data reproduces evaluation states from the execution of the first query on the first input data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2015
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: James A. Ford, Lakshman R. Sakaray, Paul-John A. To
  • Process for preparing chloroamines
    Patent number: 9409863
    Abstract: The present application relates to a process for preparing chloroamines which can be used as precursors for syntheses of fine chemicals and active ingredients from pharmaceuticals and/or agriculture, by reaction of secondary amines of the formula (II) with chlorine gas in the presence of an aqueous alkali metal or alkaline earth metal oxide base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: BAYER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GMBH
    Inventor: Mark James Ford
  • Malonic ester derivatives of heteroarylpiperidines and -piperazines as fungicides
    Publication number: 20160198713
    Abstract: Malonic ester derivatives of the formula (I) in which the symbols A1, A2, Y, R10, p, X, R2, G, Q, L2 and R1 are each as defined in the description, and salts, metal complexes and N-oxides of the compounds of the formula (I), and the use thereof for controlling phytopathogenic harmful fungi and processes for preparing compounds of the formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: BAYER CROPSCIENCE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Stefan HILLEBRAND, Matthias RIEDRICH, Sebastian HOFFMANN, Mark James FORD, Joachim TELSER, Mazen ES-SAYED, Guenter HOEMBERGER, Pierre WASNAIRE, Ulrike WACHENDORFF-NEUMANN, Tomoki TSUCHIYA, Valerie TOQUIN
  • RAMP ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20160199236
    Abstract: A ramp assembly includes a pair of ramps each that has a top surface, a bottom surface and a peripheral edge extending therebetween. Each of the ramps may be positioned to define an inclined plane between two surfaces. A powered wheel chair may be driven upwardly and downwardly along the ramps. A pair of lateral walls is coupled to the ramps. A roller is coupled to each of the ramps. The roller is positioned to be engaged by tires of the powered wheel chair when the powered wheel chair is driven on the ramps. The roller prevents the powered wheel chair from climbing the lateral wall and tipping from the ramps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: James Ford
  • Therapeutically Active Pyrazolo-Pyrimidine Derivatives
    Publication number: 20160194329
    Abstract: A series of pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine derivatives that are substituted at the 4-position by a diaza monocyclic, bridged bicyclic or spirocyclic moiety, are beneficial in the treatment and/or prevention of various human ailments, including inflammatory, autoimmune and oncological disorders; viral diseases and malaria; and organ and cell transplant rejection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel James Ford, Richard Jeremy Franklin, Anant Ramrao Ghawalkar, Helen Tracey Horsley, Qiuya Huang, James Thomas Reuberson, Bart Vanderhoydonck
  • Therapeutically active oxazoline derivatives
    Patent number: 9382263
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) i.e. monocyclic or bicyclic diamine-substituted thieno[2,3-d]pyrimidine and isothiazolo[5,4-d]pyrimidine derivatives substituted by an optionally substituted oxazolin-2-yl moiety, are beneficial in the treatment and/or prevention of various human ailments, including inflammatory, autoimmune and oncological disorders; viral diseases; and organ and cell transplant rejection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: UCB Biopharma SPRL
    Inventors: Claire Louise Kulisa, Daniel Christopher Brookings, Daniel James Ford, Richard Jeremy Franklin, James Thomas Reuberson, Anant Ramrao Ghawalkar
  • Method for producing dithiine tetracarboximides
    Patent number: 9365586
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing dithiinetetracarboximides by reaction of succinic monoamides with thionyl chloride, with continuous performance of at least one of the process steps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignees: Bayer Cropscience AG, Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Himmler, Thomas Geller, Lars Rodefeld, Mark James Ford, Guenter Hoemberger, Dieter Heinz
  • PIPERIDINECARBOXYLIC ACID DERIVATIVES AS FUNGICIDES
    Publication number: 20160135461
    Abstract: Piperidinecarboxylic acidderivatives of the formula (I) in which the symbols A, L1, L2, G, p, Q, R1, R2, T and Y are each as defined in the description, and salts, metal complexes and N-oxides of the compounds of the formula (I), and the use thereof for controlling phytopathogenic harmful fungi and processes for preparing compounds of the formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Stefan HILLEBRAND, Matthias RIEDRICH, Sebastian HOFFMANN, Mark James FORD, Joachim TELSER, Mazen ES-SAYED, Guenter HOEMBERGER, Pierre WASNAIRE, Ulrike WACHENDORFF-NEUMANN, Tomoki TSUCHIYA
  • Alkaline earth metal-complexed metal bisamides
    Patent number: 9334292
    Abstract: The present invention relates to alkaline earth metal-complexed metal bisamides of the formula (I), to a process for preparation thereof and to the use thereof for metallation of aromatics, heteroaromatics, alkenes, alkynes and other organic compounds having activated C—H bonds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignees: Bayer Cropscience AG, Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH
    Inventors: Mark James Ford, Marc Mosrin
  • PROCESS FOR PREPARING 3,5-BIS(FLUOROALKYL)PYRAZOLE DERIVATIVES FROM a,a-DIHALOAMINES
    Publication number: 20160108000
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel process for preparing 3,5-bis(fluoroalkyl)pyrazole derivatives from ?,?-dihaloamines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Sergii PAZENOK, Norbert LUI, Arnd NEEFF, Winfried ETZEL, Jean-Pierre VORS, Frederic R. LEROUX, Gregory LANDELLE, Mark James FORD
  • Locking V hinge tool device
    Patent number: 9248555
    Abstract: The locking V hinge tool of this invention comprises three or more pieces. The first two pieces are fundamentally identical and reversed, comprised of three main sections in optional order of, a jaw end, a common axle, and a arc-like cam, assembled together and rotate through the common axle, allowing the jaw ends to open and close. A third pin holding piece holds a pin that rides in and moves, the criss-crossing arc-like slots in the other pieces, at or near an angle aimed at the corners of a diamond like opening where the two arc-like slots intersect. Any external force exerted on the jaw ends, attempt to force the pin in the arc-like slots to rise to an upright position but are blocked by the walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Inventor: Vernon James Ford, Jr.
  • Process for the preparation of oxindoles and ortho-substituted anilines and their use as intermediates for syntheses
    Patent number: 9242934
    Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for the preparation of oxindoles and ortho-substituted anilines and their use as intermediates for syntheses. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of formula (4): where a mixture of an aniline (compound of formula Q) is reacted with a thioether (compound of formula W): in the presence of a chlorinating agent and an organic solvent at a reaction temperature in the range above ?65° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: BAYER CROPSCIENCE AG
    Inventors: Mark James Ford, Gunter Karig
  • ALKALINE EARTH METAL-COMPLEXED METAL BISAMIDES
    Publication number: 20160016977
    Abstract: The present invention relates to alkaline earth metal-complexed metal bisamides of the formula (I), to a process for preparation thereof and to the use thereof for metallation of aromatics, heteroaromatics, alkenes, alkynes and other organic compounds having activated C—H bonds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Mark James FORD, Marc MOSRIN
  • Therapeutically active fused pyrimidine derivatives
    Patent number: 9227984
    Abstract: A series of monocyclic or bicyclic diamine-substituted thieno[2,3-d]pyrimidine and isothiazolo[5,4-d]pyrimidine derivatives are beneficial in the treatment and/or prevention of various human ailments, including inflammatory, autoimmune and oncological disorders; viral diseases; and organ and cell transplant rejection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignees: UCB Pharma S.A., Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, K.U.Leuven R&D
    Inventors: Daniel Christopher Brookings, Daniel James Ford, Anant Ramrao Ghawalkar, Jean Herman, Qiuya Huang, Claire Louise Kulisa, Thierry Louat, Judi Charlotte Neuss, James Thomas Reuberson, Bart Vanderhoydonck
  • MOWER MOTOR
    Publication number: 20150380990
    Abstract: A motor includes a rotor having a plurality of pole magnets angularly spaced about the rotor's rotational axis through an angle of 360°, and a stator including a plurality of windings angularly spaced about the rotational axis through an angle less than 360° to provide an angular section free of windings, wherein at least one of the plurality of pole magnets is not radially opposite any of the plurality of windings at any given rotational position of the rotor. The motor is designed for use in powering a horizontal blade reel of a cylindrical lawn mower, and includes a housing having a cross-sectional shape in the form of a chord-truncated circle, such that the housing has a flat portion corresponding to the angular section free of windings. The truncated motor housing avoids unattractive “layover” of grass during mowing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Ronald FLANARY, Charles James FORD, III
  • PREPARATION OF ALKALINE EARTH METAL-COMPLEXED METAL BISAMIDES FROM METAL MONOAMIDES
    Publication number: 20150368277
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing alkaline earth metal-complexed metal bisamides of the formula (I) from metal monoamides of the formula (II). The present invention further relates to a process for preparing alkaline earth metal monoamides of the formula (II-AE), to novel LiCl-free alkaline earth metal monoamides of the formula (II-AE-L), and to the use of these alkaline earth metal monoamides for metallation of aromatics, heteroaromatics, alkenes, alkynes and other organic compounds having activated C—H bonds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Mark James FORD, Marc MOSRIN
  • Method for Producing 4-Haloalkyl -3-Mercapto-Substituted 2-Hydroxy-Benzoic Acid Derivatives
    Publication number: 20150322003
    Abstract: A process is described for preparing 4-haloalkyl-3-mercapto-substituted 2-hydroxybenzoic acid derivatives of the general formula (I) by reaction of 4-thio-substituted ?-keto esters of the formula (II) with alkoxyvinyl haloalkyl ketones of the formula (III) in the presence of a base. In the above formulae, X, R1, R2 and R3 are each hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy and cycloalkyl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Mark James FORD, Gunter KARIG
  • Therapeutically Active Oxazoline Derivatives
    Publication number: 20150274748
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) i.e. monocyclic or bicyclic diamine-substituted thieno[2,3-d]pyrimidine and isothiazolo[5,4-d]pyrimidine derivatives substituted by an optionally substituted oxazolin-2-yl moiety, are beneficial in the treatment and/or prevention of various human ailments, including inflammatory, autoimmune and oncological disorders; viral diseases; and organ and cell transplant rejection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Claire Louise Kulisa, Daniel Christopher Brookings, Daniel James Ford, Richard Jeremy Franklin, James Thomas Reuberson, Anant Ramrao Ghawalkar