Patents by Inventor Keith Geoffrey Watson

Keith Geoffrey Watson 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 of detection of influenza virus and compounds for use therein
    Patent number: 6242582
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of detection of influenza virus which utilizes compounds able to bind specifically to the active site of influenza virus neuraminidase, and novel compounds for use in the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: Biota Scientific Management PTY Ltd.
    Inventors: Phillip A. Reece, Wen-Yang Wu, Betty Jin, Guy Y. Krippner, Keith Geoffrey Watson
  • Preparation of 5-(3-butyryl-2,4,6-trimethyl)-2-(1-(ethoxyimino)propyl)-3-hydroxycyclohe x-2-en-1-one
    Patent number: 6147260
    Abstract: A process of preparing the compound of formula (I) which comprises: (a) reacting butyryl chloride with the compound of formula (IV) in the presence of a Friedel-Crafts catalyst in an inert diluent to produce a compound of formula (II) and (b) reacting the compound of formula (II) with ethoxyamine. Compound (II) is also claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Assignee: Orica Australia PTY, LTD
    Inventors: Graham John Bird, Keith Geoffrey Watson