Patents by Inventor James E Ray

James E Ray 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).

  • Patent number: 6680311
    Abstract: The present invention provides cryptophycin compounds of Formula I that are useful in the treatment of neoplasms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignees: Eli Lilly and Company, Wayne State University, University of Hawaii
    Inventors: Rima S Al-Awar, William J Ehlhardt, Subbaraju V Gottumukkala, Michael J Martinelli, Eric D Moher, Richard E Moore, John E Munroe, Bryan H Norman, Vinod F Patel, James E Ray, Chuan Shih, John E Toth, Venkatraghavan Vasudevan
  • Patent number: 6174921
    Abstract: This invention provides certain substituted benzenesulfonamide derivatives and methods for using them in the treatment of susceptible neoplasms in mammals. Also provided are certain novel pharmaceutical formulations employing these benzenesulfonamide derivatives in combination with a carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2001
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: William J Ehlhardt, James E Ray, John E Toth
  • Patent number: 6055769
    Abstract: The floral arrangement holder has a base which supports a foam block in contact with the upper surface of the base. Drain holes are provided so that any excess water can run into the hollow base portion. Recessed reservoir channels are provided in the upper surface of the base, to allow any excess water in one portion of the block to flow to a drier portion, and to allow water to wick upwardly into the block from the channels. A filling area extends outwardly from the base for convenient access, and has an upper surface which preferably is angled slightly downwardly towards the channels for better distribution of the water. The filling area also doubles as a convenient hand grip, by virtue of being provided with finger recesses. A clip arrangement holds the foam block in place. An elongated version of the holder holds two such blocks, and includes an extended end portion to provide greater-water storage capacity, particularly useful if the holder is suspended via an apertured tab at the opposite end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Assignee: Floral Ever Fresh Products Inc.
    Inventor: James E. Ray
  • Patent number: 6012250
    Abstract: A floral display holder has a hollow body with a frontal recess for receiving a water-absorbing foam, and a manual pump to draw water from a lower portion defining a liquid reservoir. The floral display holder has U-shaped clips to secure the foam generally against a floor surface of the recess. The water drawn with the pump is directed onto the foam, thereby replenishing the foam with additional water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Floral Ever Fresh Products Inc.
    Inventor: James E. Ray
  • Patent number: 5987814
    Abstract: A floral display holder to be used on a funeral casket has a hollow body with an inclining recess for receiving water-absorbing foams, and a manual pump to draw water from a lower portion defining a liquid reservoir. The floral display holder has U-shaped clips to secure the foams generally against an inclined floor surface of the recess. The water drawn with the pump is directed onto the foam, thereby replenishing the foam with additional water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: Floral Ever Fresh Products Inc.
    Inventor: James E. Ray
  • Patent number: 5827879
    Abstract: This invention provides certain substituted 2,3-dihydrobenzofurylsulfonamide derivatives and methods for using them in the treatment of susceptible neoplasms in mammals. Also provided are certain novel pharmaceutical formulations employing these benzenesulfonamide derivatives in combination with a carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: William J. Ehlhardt, James E. Ray, John E. Toth
  • Patent number: 5700933
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to azetidinone compounds of the following formula: ##STR1## which are useful as intermediates to carbacephalosporins: ##STR2## These carbacephalosporins are useful as antibacterials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1997
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Jack W. Fisher, Lowell D. Hatfield, Richard C. Hoying, James E. Ray
  • Patent number: 5644051
    Abstract: This invention is directed to carbacephems and methods for their preparation: ##STR1## In the foregoing formulae, R.sup.3 represents phenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylphenyl, halophenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxyphenyl, naphthyl, thienyl, furyl, benzothienyl, or benzofuryl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Jack W. Fisher, Lowell D. Hatfield, Richard C. Hoying, James E. Ray
  • Patent number: 5565494
    Abstract: This invention provides certain benzenesulfonamide derivatives and methods for using them in the treatment of susceptible neoplasms in mammals. Also provided are certain novel pharmaceutical formulations employing these benzenesulfonamide derivatives in combination with a carrier, and processes for preparing the benzenesulfonamide derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1996
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Gerald B. Grindey, Cora S. Grossman, J. Jeffry Howbert, Karen L. Lobb, James E. Ray, John E. Toth
  • Patent number: 5529999
    Abstract: This invention provides certain sulfonamidoquinoxaline derivatives and methods for using them in the treatment of susceptible neoplasms in mammals. Also provided are certain novel pharmaceutical formulations employing these sulfonamidoquinoxaline derivatives, in combination with a carrier, diluent or excipient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1996
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: James E. Ray, John E. Toth
  • Patent number: 5521307
    Abstract: A chiral process for preparing compounds of the formula: ##STR1## from a compound of the formula: ##STR2## in which the compound formula (IV) is reacted with trimethylsilyl iodide to remove the chiral auxiliary at the 7-position and the carboxy protecting group. The process allows for the retention of the amino and carboxy protecting groups throughout the preparation of Compound IV. Also disclosed are novel intermediates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Jack W. Fisher, Lowell D. Hatfield, Richard C. Hoying, James E. Ray
  • Patent number: 5354778
    Abstract: This invention provides certain N-phenyl-N'-substituted phenylsulfonylureas compounds, formulations, and a method for treating susceptible neoplasms in mammals using the sulfonylurea compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1994
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: James E. Ray, John E. Toth, J. Jeffry Howbert
  • Patent number: 5262440
    Abstract: This invention provides the use of certain indenesulfonamide derivatives in the treatment of susceptible neoplasms in mammals. Also provided are certain novel indenesulfonamide derivatives and their pharmaceutical formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: William J. Ehlhardt, James E. Ray, John E. Toth
  • Patent number: D510249
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: Blackhawk Industries Product Group Unlimited LLC
    Inventor: James E. Ray
  • Patent number: D510514
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Blackhawk Industries Product Group Uniumeted LLC
    Inventors: James E. Ray, Jeffrey A. Harkins
  • Patent number: D513958
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Blackhawk Industries Product Group Unlimited LLC
    Inventor: James E. Ray
  • Patent number: D394828
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Ray's Flowers Limited
    Inventor: James E. Ray
  • Patent number: D399781
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Floral Ever Fresh Products Inc.
    Inventor: James E. Ray
  • Patent number: D399782
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Floral Ever Fresh Products Inc.
    Inventor: James E. Ray
  • Patent number: D410409
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1999
    Assignee: Floral Ever Fresh Products Inc.
    Inventor: James E. Ray