Patents by Inventor John M. Herbert

John M. Herbert 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: 10030232
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for production of inactivated rotavirus directly from cell culture supernatants containing active or infectious rotavirus (e.g., bovine rotavirus), without prior isolation or purification of the rotavirus from the cell culture supernatants. In some embodiments, inactivated rotavirus (e.g., bovine rotavirus) is produced by heating a volume of culture supernatant to at least a temperature at which the rotavirus is inactivated. In some embodiments, the rotavirus (e.g., bovine rotavirus) is inactivated once the entire volume is heated to at least a temperature at which the rotavirus is inactivated. In some embodiments, the temperature of the cell culture supernatant is maintained for a suitable amount of time, which may be determined using any of the tests described herein. Inactivated rotavirus (e.g., bovine rotavirus) may then be isolated from the culture supernatant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Elanco Tiergesundheit AG
    Inventors: Brent E. Dekker, John M. Herbert, Michael J. Reimnitz
  • Publication number: 20160145583
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for production of inactivated rotavirus directly from cell culture supernatants containing active or infectious rotavirus (e.g., bovine rotavirus), without prior isolation or purification of the rotavirus from the cell culture supernatants In some embodiments, inactivated rotavirus (e.g., bovine rotavirus) is produced by heating a volume of culture supernatant to at least a temperature at which the rotavirus is inactivated. In some embodiments, the rotavirus (e.g., bovine rotavirus) is inactivated once the entire volume is heated to at least a temperature at which the rotavirus is inactivated. In some embodiments, the temperature of the cell culture supernatant is maintained for a suitable amount of time, which may be determined using any of the tests described herein. Inactivated rotavirus (e.g., bovine rotavirus) may then be isolated from the culture supernatant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Brent E. Dekker, John M. Herbert, Michael J. Reimnitz
  • Patent number: 5011986
    Abstract: Dextro-ciprofibrate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1991
    Assignee: Sterling Drug Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene H. Cordes, George J. Ellames, John M. Herbert, David I. Smith
  • Patent number: 5011985
    Abstract: Levo-ciprofibrate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1991
    Assignee: Sterling Drug Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene H. Cordes, George J. Ellames, John M. Herbert, David I. Smith
  • Patent number: 4681030
    Abstract: An apparatus for preparing frozen drinks, in which an ice-shaving machine is combined with a blender in a single unit, the output of the ice-shaving machine being discharged directly into the blender cup. The ice-shaver and the blender are electrically wired together, and programmable timing means are provided to permit selective control of the periods of time over which the ice-shaver and blender operate, so that, by the momentary activation of a single switch button, the apparatus may be activated and will automatically deliver the appropriate amount of ice to the blender cup and will turn on the blender at the appropriate time and for the appropriate amount of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1987
    Inventor: John M. Herbert
  • Patent number: 4588004
    Abstract: An improved blender cup having a measuring device mounted within the cup and pivotably movable so that the device may conveniently receive an ingredient while in one position, and then may be readily pivoted to a second position whereby the ingredient is emptied into the blender cup. The device is preferably removable to facilitate repair, replacement, and cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1986
    Inventor: John M. Herbert
  • Patent number: 4528824
    Abstract: Apparatus for efficiently preparing frozen drinks, such as frozen soft drinks and frozen cocktails, is disclosed. The apparatus includes apparatus for preparing frozen, semi-solid ice "slush". The output of the slush-making apparatus is delivered gradually to a blender cup in which additional ingredients of the drink have been added. The use of the slush rather than solid ice, and the gradual addition of the slush, prevents burn-out of the blender motor while reducing drink preparation time and ensuring a thorough blending of the drink ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1984
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1985
    Inventor: John M. Herbert