Patents by Inventor John Newcomb

John Newcomb 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: 20170231422
    Abstract: A method of operating a beverage preparation machine, the beverage preparation machine being of the type comprising a brewer comprising: a reservoir containing water; a delivery head for receiving in use a cartridge containing one or more beverage ingredients; a pump for pumping water from said reservoir to said delivery head; a primary heater for heating the water contained in said reservoir; a secondary heater in between the reservoir and the delivery head; a controller for controlling energisation of the primary heater and the secondary heater; and wherein the controller operates to prevent energisation of the primary heater simultaneous with energisation of the secondary heater. An apparatus for carrying out the method is also disclosed and methods and apparatus utilising first and second brewers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Gary Vincent Burton-Wilcock, David Paul Short, Paul John Newcombe
  • Publication number: 20150144000
    Abstract: A method of operating a beverage preparation machine, the beverage preparation machine being of the type comprising a brewer comprising: a reservoir containing water; a delivery head for receiving in use a cartridge containing one or more beverage ingredients; a pump for pumping water from said reservoir to said delivery head; a primary heater for heating the water contained in said reservoir; a secondary heater in between the reservoir and the delivery head; a controller for controlling energisation of the primary heater and the secondary heater; and wherein the controller operates to prevent energisation of the primary heater simultaneous with energisation of the secondary heater. An apparatus for carrying out the method is also disclosed and methods and apparatus utilising first and second brewers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Gary Vincent Burton-Wilcock, David Paul Short, Paul John Newcombe
  • Patent number: 8974846
    Abstract: A method of operating a beverage preparation machine, the beverage preparation machine being of the type comprising a brewer comprising: a reservoir containing water; a delivery head for receiving in use a cartridge containing one or more beverage ingredients; a pump for pumping water from said reservoir to said delivery head; a primary heater for heating the water contained in said reservoir; a secondary heater in between the reservoir and the delivery head; a controller for controlling energization of the primary heater and the secondary heater; and wherein the controller operates to prevent energization of the primary heater simultaneous with energization of the secondary heater. An apparatus for carrying out the method is also disclosed and methods and apparatus utilizing first and second brewers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Kraft Foods R & D, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Vincent Burton-Wilcock, David Paul Short, Paul John Newcombe
  • Publication number: 20110070348
    Abstract: A method of operating a beverage preparation machine, the beverage preparation machine being of the type comprising a brewer comprising: a reservoir containing water; a delivery head for receiving in use a cartridge containing one or more beverage ingredients; a pump for pumping water from said reservoir to said delivery head; a primary heater for heating the water contained in said reservoir; a secondary heater in between the reservoir and the delivery head; a controller for controlling energisation of the primary heater and the secondary heater; and wherein the controller operates to prevent energisation of the primary heater simultaneous with energisation of the secondary heater. An apparatus for carrying out the method is also disclosed and methods and apparatus utilising first and second brewers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Gary Vincent Burton-Wilcock, David Paul Short, Paul John Newcombe
  • Publication number: 20110059941
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I), wherein R1-R10, A and X1 to X3 are as described in the specification, and their salts and pro-drugs, are activators of glucokinase (GLK) and are thereby useful in the treatment of, for example, type 2 diabetes. Processes for preparing compounds of formula (I) are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventors: Peter William Rodney Caulkett, Darren McKerrecher, Nicholas John Newcombe, Kurt Gordon Pike, Michael James Waring
  • Publication number: 20090118332
    Abstract: A compound of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, processes for preparing such compounds, their use as Fatty Acid Synthase inhibitors, methods for their therapeutic use, particularly in the treatment of obesity, diabetes mellitus, cancer and infection and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Roger John Butlin, Peter William Rodney Caulkett, Andrew Leach, Nicholas John Newcombe, Charles John O'Donnell, James Matthew Wood
  • Publication number: 20090105305
    Abstract: A compound of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, processes for preparing such compounds, their use as Fatty Acid Synthase inhibitors, methods for their therapeutic use, particularly in the treatment of obesity and diabetes mellitus, cancer and infection and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Roger John Butlin, Peter William Rodney Caulkett, Petra Johannesson, Laurent Daniel Knerr, Andrew Leach, Nicholas John Newcombe, Charles John O'Donnell, Helen Pointon, James Matthew Wood
  • Publication number: 20090105263
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I): wherein R1 to R11, A and X1 to X3 are as described in the specification, and their salts, are activators of glucokinase (GLK) and are thereby useful in the treatment of, for example, type 2 diabetes. Processes for preparing compounds of Formula (I) are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2006
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Peter William Rodney Caulkett, Darren McKerrecher, Nicholas John Newcombe, Kurt Gordon Pike, Graeme Richard Robb, Michael James Waring
  • Patent number: 7485638
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and p are as defined within and a pharmaceutically acceptable salts and in vivo hydrolysable esters are described. Also described are processes for their preparation and their use as medicaments, particularly medicaments for producing a cell cycle inhibitory (anti-cell-proliferation) effect in a warm-blooded animal, such as man.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Nicholas John Newcombe, Andrew Peter Thomas
  • Patent number: 7465728
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and p are as defined within and a pharmaceutically acceptable salts and in vivo hydrolysable esters are described. Also described are processes for their preparation and their use as medicaments, particularly medicaments for producing a cell cycle inhibitory (anti-cell-proliferation) effect in a warm-blooded animal, such as man.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Nicholas John Newcombe, Andrew Peter Thomas
  • Patent number: 7446105
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and p are as defined within and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and in vivo hydrolysable esters are described. Also described are processes for their preparation and their use as medicaments, particularly medicaments for producing a cell cycle inhibitory (anti-cell-proliferation) effect in a warm-blooded animal, such as man.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Nicholas John Newcombe, Andrew Peter Thomas
  • Patent number: 7442697
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and p are as defined within and a pharmaceutically acceptable salts and in vivo hydrolysable esters are described. Also described are processes for their preparation and their use as medicaments, particularly medicaments for producing a cell cycle inhibitory (anti-cell-proliferation) effect in a warm-blooded animal, such as man.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Nicholas John Newcombe, Andrew Peter Thomas
  • Patent number: 7342020
    Abstract: Arylpiperazines of formula (I) useful as metalloproteinase inhibitors, especially as inhibitors of MMP 13
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Bernard Christophe Barlaam, Nicholas John Newcombe, Howard Tucker, David Waterson
  • Publication number: 20060237507
    Abstract: A device for moving game after the game has been slain wherein the device acts as a sled or toboggan. A combination of the device is the device in a folded condition and inserted into a container for carrying the device. The container is a fabric bag with appropriate openings and straps for inserting the device and carrying the device, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2005
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventor: John Newcomb
  • Patent number: 7122551
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula I useful as metalloproteinase inhibitors, especially as inhibitors of MMP 13.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Bernard Christophe Barlaam, Robert Ian Dowell, Maurice Raymond Verschoyle Finlay, Nicholas John Newcombe, Howard Tucker, David Waterson
  • Patent number: 6969714
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, p, q, and n are as defined within and a pharmaceutically acceptable salts and in vivo hydrolysable esters are described. Also described are processes for their preparation and their use as medicaments, particularly medicaments for producing a cell cycle inhibitory (anti-cell-proliferation) effect in a warm-blooded animal, such as man.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Gloria Anne Breault, Nicholas John Newcombe, Andrew Peter Thomas
  • Patent number: 6939872
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, p, q, and X are as defined within and a pharmaceutically acceptable salts and in vivo hydrolysable esters are described. Also described are processes for their preparation and their use as medicaments, particularly medicaments for producing a cell cycle inhibitory (anti-cell-proliferation) effect in a warm-blooded animal, such as man.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Nicholas John Newcombe, Andrew Peter Thomas
  • Patent number: 6908920
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), wherein R1, p, R2, q, R3 and R4 are defined within, and a pharmaceutically acceptable salts and in vivo hydrolysable esters are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Andrew Peter Thomas, Nicholas John Newcombe, David William Heaton
  • Patent number: 6880575
    Abstract: A water mixing valve having two water inlets, a mixing chamber, a rotatable control member having openings for controlling flow from the water inlets to the mixing chamber, the control member comprising a substantially circular plate having first and second surfaces, the water inlets sealing against the first surface and the openings extending between the first and second surfaces and a support for supporting the control member on the second surface, the support including a base wall generally parallel to the control member and a peripheral wall extending from the periphery of the base wall to the periphery of the control member so as to support the control member and form the mixing chamber therebetween wherein the support and control member are together rotatable relative to the water inlets, the support including surfaces against the openings in the control member for directing flows from the respective openings towards one another and into the mixing chamber for efficient mixing, the base wall including i
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: Aqualisa Products Ltd.
    Inventors: Colin Lander Mountford, Paul John Newcombe, Kelvin Paul Towler, James George Elcoaté Smith, Daniel James Flicos
  • Ski
    Patent number: D1057874
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Inventors: John Newcomb, Miles Lim