Patents by Inventor James Dunn

James Dunn 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: 20030191176
    Abstract: A stable solid hydrate of a muscarinic receptor antagonist is useful in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, diverticular disease, oesophageal achalasia, chronic obstructive airways disease, over active bladder (including symptoms of incontinence, urge and frequency), urinary incontinence, neurogenic urinary urgency or pollakiuria, treatment of bladder functional disorder, urinary leakage, painful or difficult urination caused by neurogenic bladder, spastic or hypertonic bladder, dysfunctional bladder syndrome, gastrointestinal disorders including gastrointestinal hyperactivity, and relaxing effect on intestinal smooth muscle cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Applicant: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Peter James Dunn, John George Matthews, Trevor Jack Newbury, Garry O'Connor
  • Publication number: 20030158206
    Abstract: Intranasal formulations of sildenafil mesylate for the treatment of male erectile dysfunction or female sexual disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventors: Anne Billotte, Peter James Dunn, Brian Thomas Henry, Peter Vallance Marshall, Joanna Jayne Woods
  • Publication number: 20030114356
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a a method for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome comprising the multiple daily pulse dosing of an immediate release formulation of the anti-muscarinic darifenacin. Dosing two or three times a day is particularly preferred.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2002
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventors: Peter James Dunn, Michael John Humphrey, Paul Quinn
  • Publication number: 20030069422
    Abstract: A process is provided for the preparation of a compound of formulae (IA) (sidenafil) and (IB) 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventors: Peter James Dunn, Philip Charles Levett
  • Patent number: 6504344
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for managing battery packs by measuring and monitoring the operating capacity of individual battery modules in a battery pack. A programmable logic controller directs the selective closing of relays to allow individual battery modules to be load-tested using a variable discharge load unit, without compromising useful battery pack capacity. A battery module whose useful capacity falls below a predefined threshold may be connected to a battery charger for replenishment and then electrically realigned with the remaining modules in the pack for continued operation. Alternatively, an alarm may be triggered which alerts the user that the module is due for replacement. This sequence of events is performed on all cells in the pack at a predetermined interval.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Inventors: William Adams, James Dunn
  • Patent number: 6410350
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting speed variations across a die, a flash field, i.e., multiple dies, and multiple flash fields. In one embodiment, a method comprises the step of inserting a plurality of functional circuits at strategic locations across a die or flash field or multiple flash fields where each of the plurality of functional circuits generates data, e.g., values, frequency, etc., correlated to the die speeds at the strategic locations. The method further comprises reading the data generated by the plurality of functional circuits that may be correlated to the die speeds at the strategic locations. Speed variations across the die or flash field or multiple flash fields may then be subsequently detected based on the data generated by the plurality of functional circuits. Upon analyzing the data generated by the plurality of functional circuits, adjustments may be made to the manufacturing process to improve the number of acceptable integrated circuits or chips disposed in the dies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: Advanced Micro Devices
    Inventors: Mark Brandon Fuselier, Stephen Doug Ray, Michael James Dunn, Roger T. Williams, Michael V. Fenske
  • Patent number: 6384573
    Abstract: A self-contained, battery powered, on board auxiliary starting device provides high DC power levels for short durations for starting engines. Preferred devices have a battery, a connector terminal assembly, and a monitor/control circuit that controls the charging and use of the auxiliary battery, and limits the device output to safe voltage levels so the auxiliary battery is not damaged due to overdischarge. The connector terminal assembly preferably has 2 or more contacts, sized and dimensioned to electrically contact (mate) with selected electric power harnesses selected to connect to and provide auxiliary power to augment standard batteries. In another aspect of preferred embodiments, the coupling mechanism and mounting bracket allow the battery to be quickly removed from the principal mounting bracket and quickly installed on another engine or be connected to a special set of mating cables with clamps for attachment across another battery for augmenting its power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Inventor: James Dunn
  • Publication number: 20020040139
    Abstract: Intranasal formulations of sildenafil mesylate for the treatment of male erectile dysfunction or female sexual disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 1999
    Publication date: April 4, 2002
    Inventors: ANNE BILLOTTE, PETER JAMES DUNN, BRIAN THOMAS HENRY
  • Publication number: 20020013464
    Abstract: There is provided a process for the production a compound of general formula I: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2001
    Publication date: January 31, 2002
    Inventors: Peter James Dunn, Catherine Dunne
  • Patent number: 6321707
    Abstract: A vehicle power and starter system for use in operating a motor vehicle has a first battery that is electrically coupled to a starter and a plurality of electric loads, and a second battery that is electrically coupled to the starter and electrically isolated from the electric loads in the vehicle, wherein both the first and the second batteries are charged by the power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Inventor: James Dunn
  • Publication number: 20010009962
    Abstract: A process is provided for the preparation of a compound of formulae (IA) (sidenafil) and (IB) 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Publication date: July 26, 2001
    Inventors: Peter James Dunn, Philip Charles Levett
  • Patent number: 6258695
    Abstract: A method of reducing the formation of silicon crystal defects due to extrinsic stresses in an integrated circuit chip. The source of such extrinsic stresses may be filling trenches with polycrystalline silicon or oxide, silicides, forming silicon nitride spacers or liners, or during oxide birds-beak formation, or at numerous other processing points. At an appropriate point, as each sensitive feature is defined or formed, carbon co-implanted into the silicon wafer at or near the feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: James Dunn, Peter Geiss, Stephen St. Onge
  • Patent number: 6207829
    Abstract: A process is provided for the preparation of a compound of formulae (IA) (sidenafil) and (IB) comprising reacting a compound of formula (IIA) and (IIB) respectively in the presence of —OR, wherein R in the case of formation of compound (IA) is CH2CH3 and R in the case of formation of compound (IB) is CH2CH2CH3, where X is a leaving group:
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Peter James Dunn, Philip Charles Levett
  • Patent number: 6180665
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a crystalline, &agr;-polymorphic form of a compound of formula (I) and to processes for the preparation of, to intermediates used in the preparation of, to compositions containing and to uses of, the &agr;-polymorphic form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Peter James Dunn, Michael Leslie Hughes
  • Patent number: 6066735
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I): ##STR1## which comprises cyclization of a compound of formula (II): ##STR2##
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Peter James Dunn, Albert Shaw Wood
  • Patent number: 6001363
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel Eimeria protein with immunogenic properties as well as to DNA sequences encoding these proteins. This protein can be administered to poultry thereby protecting the birds against coccidiosis. In addition the DNA encoding this protein can be used for the preparation of a vector vaccine against coccidiosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: Akzo Nobel, N.V.
    Inventors: Fiona Margaret Tomley, Paul Patric James Dunn, Janene Marylin Bumstead, Arnoldus Nicolaas Vermeulen
  • Patent number: 5955611
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I): ##STR1## which comprises cyclization of a compound of formula (II): ##STR2##
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Peter James Dunn, Albert Shaw Wood
  • Patent number: 5942436
    Abstract: A method for maintaining hepatocytes in culture includes providing the hepatocytes with a support, the support including extracellular matrix, the support having a configuration that permits each of at least a portion of the hepatpocytes to form at least one apical surface and at least two discrete basal surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: The General Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: James Dunn, Ronald G. Tompkins, Martin L. Yarmush
  • Patent number: 5885568
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel Eimeria protein with immunogenic properties as well as to DNA sequences encoding these proteins. This protein can be administered to poultry thereby protecting the birds against coccidiosis. In addition the DNA encoding this protein can be used for the preparation of a vector vaccine against coccidiosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Assignee: Akzo Nobel N.V.
    Inventors: Fiona Margaret Tomley, Paul Patric James Dunn, Janene Marylin Bumstead, Arnoldus N. Vermeulen
  • Patent number: 5843722
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel Eimeria proteins with immunogenic properties as well as to DNA sequences encoding these proteins. These proteins can be administered to poultry thereby protecting the birds against coccidiosis. In addition the DNA encoding these proteins can be used for the preparation of a vector vaccine against coccidiosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignee: Akzo Nobel N.V.
    Inventors: Janene Marilyn Bumstead, Paul Patrick James Dunn, Fiona Margaret Tomley, Arnoldus Nicolaas Vermeulen