Patents by Inventor Mark E. Adams

Mark E. Adams 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: 12187351
    Abstract: A power operated tailgate for a vehicle includes a major gate having a hinge about which the major gate is configured to be coupled to the vehicle for movement between open and closed positions, a minor gate configured to be coupled to the major gate for movement between open and closed positions with respect to the major gate, and a minor gate drive unit configured to drive movement of the minor gate with respect to the major gate. The minor gate is disposed at least partially within an outer profile of the major gate and supported by the major gate for movement therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: STRATTEC POWER ACCESS LLC
    Inventors: Mark E. Adams, Theodore J. Lindsay, Gregory J. Flood
  • Publication number: 20220363321
    Abstract: A power operated tailgate for a vehicle includes a major gate having a hinge about which the major gate is configured to be coupled to the vehicle for movement between open and closed positions, a minor gate configured to be coupled to the major gate for movement between open and closed positions with respect to the major gate, and a minor gate drive unit configured to drive movement of the minor gate with respect to the major gate. The minor gate is disposed at least partially within an outer profile of the major gate and supported by the major gate for movement therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Mark E. Adams, Theodore J. Lindsay, Gregory J. Flood
  • Patent number: 10788108
    Abstract: An actuator for opening and closing a decklid or other closure on a motor vehicle is described and shown. The actuator can include a motor, a rod coupled to and driven by the motor, a first sleeve coupled to and driven by the rod, and a second sleeve coupled to and driven by the first sleeve. The first and second sleeves can be slidably coupled to one another, and/or can be rotatably locked relative to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: STRATTEC POWER ACCESS LLC
    Inventors: Mark E. Adams, Howard Kuhlman, Daniela Kowalski
  • Patent number: 10273225
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula I: which are useful as modulators of GPR6, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, methods for treatment of conditions associated with GPR6, processes for making the compounds and intermediates thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
    Inventors: Mark E. Adams, Jason W. Brown, Stephen Hitchcock, Maria Hopkins, Shota Kikuchi, Betty Lam, Holger Monenschein, Holly Reichard, Huikai Sun
  • Publication number: 20180258073
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula I: which are useful as modulators of GPR6, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, methods for treatment of conditions associated with GPR6, processes for making the compounds and intermediates thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Mark E. Adams, Jason W. Brown, Stephen Hitchcock, Maria Hopkins, Shota Kikuchi, Betty Lam, Holger Monenschein, Holly Reichard, Huikai Sun
  • Patent number: 10000468
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula I: which are useful as modulators of GPR6, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, methods for treatment of conditions associated with GPR6, processes for making the compounds and intermediates thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
    Inventors: Mark E. Adams, Jason W. Brown, Stephen Hitchcock, Maria Hopkins, Shota Kikuchi, Betty Lam, Holger Monenschein, Holly Reichard, Huikai Sun
  • Publication number: 20170328450
    Abstract: An actuator for opening and closing a decklid or other closure on a motor vehicle is described and shown. The actuator can include a motor, a rod coupled to and driven by the motor, a first sleeve coupled to and driven by the rod, and a second sleeve coupled to and driven by the first sleeve. The first and second sleeves can be slidably coupled to one another, and/or can be rotatably locked relative to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Mark E. Adams, Howard Kuhlman, Daniela Kowalski
  • Publication number: 20170327497
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein G, p, R1, R2, R3a, R4, and R5 are defined in the specification. This disclosure also relates to materials and methods for preparing compounds of Formula 1, to pharmaceutical compositions which contain them, and to their use for treating disorders, diseases, and conditions involving the immune system and inflammation, including rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, and other disorders, diseases, and conditions for which inhibition of SYK is indicated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Mark E. Adams, Rongliang Chen, Betty Lam, Matthew Lardy, Srinivasa Reddy Natala, Steven James Wilkens, Mitsunori Kono, Zhe Nie
  • Publication number: 20170174659
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula I: which are useful as modulators of GPR6, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, methods for treatment of conditions associated with GPR6, processes for making the compounds and intermediates thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Mark E. Adams, Jason W. Brown, Stephen Hitchcock, Maria Hopkins, Shota Kikuchi, Betty Lam, Holger Monenschein, Holly Reichard, Huikai Sun
  • Publication number: 20150274723
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein G, p, R1, R2, R3a, R4, and R5 are defined in the specification. This disclosure also relates to materials and methods for preparing compounds of Formula 1, to pharmaceutical compositions which contain them, and to their use for treating disorders, diseases, and conditions involving the immune system and inflammation, including rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, and other disorders, diseases, and conditions for which inhibition of SYK is indicated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Mark E. Adams, Rongliang Chen, Betty Lam, Matthew Lardy, Srinivasa Reddy Natala, Steven James Wilkens, Mitsunori Kono, Zhe Nie
  • Publication number: 20140206680
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein G, p, R1, R2, R3a, R4, and R5 are defined in the specification. This disclosure also relates to materials and methods for preparing compounds of Formula 1, to pharmaceutical compositions which contain them, and to their use for treating disorders, diseases, and conditions involving the immune system and inflammation, including rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, and other disorders, diseases, and conditions for which inhibition of SYK is indicated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Mark E. Adams, Rongliang Chen, Mitsunori Kono, Betty Lam, Matthew Lardy, Srinivasa Reddy Natala, Steven James Wilkens, Zhe Nie
  • Patent number: 7943659
    Abstract: Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, kits and methods are provided for use with MEK that comprise a compound selected from the group consisting of: wherein the variables are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
    Inventors: Mark E. Adams, Qing Dong, Michael B. Wallace
  • Patent number: 7835886
    Abstract: A system and method for monitoring performance of a wireless network are disclosed. According to one described example, at least one probe is generated. In the example, the probe determines the portion of a wireless network to monitor, the type of the probe, and the number and frequency of the probe or probes to target a specific carrier, a specific system, or a specific geographical area. A probe server generates the probe based on a parameter specified by the user and transmits the probe to a plurality of posts or to the wireless network. In the example, the probe server controls the posts to send and receive probes to the wireless network. In response to the received probes, the wireless network responds by sending feedback information, which can be used to indicate how the wireless network is performing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: The Nielson Company (US), LLC.
    Inventors: Andreas Vogel, Mark E. Adams, Andrew S. Brenner, Noah B. K. Suojanen
  • Publication number: 20080312307
    Abstract: Compounds are provided for inhibition of MEK that comprise: wherein the variables are as defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits and articles of manufacture comprising such compounds; methods and intermediates useful for making the compounds; and methods of using said compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Mark E. Adams, Qing Dong, Stephen W. Kaldor, Jeffrey A. Stafford, Michael B. Wallace
  • Patent number: 7442696
    Abstract: This invention relates to compounds that bind to mineralocorticoid receptors and/or modulate activity of mineralocorticoid receptors, and to methods for making and using such compounds. Some embodiments relate to compounds of Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, amide, or prodrug thereof, wherein R1 —R10 are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert I. Higuchi, Lin Zhi, Mark E. Adams, Yan Liu, Donald S. Karanewsky
  • Publication number: 20080188453
    Abstract: Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, kits and methods are provided for use with MEK that comprise a compound selected from the group consisting of: wherein the variables are as defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: Mark E. Adams, Qing Dong, Stephen W. Kaldor, Toulik Kanouri, Michael B. Wallace
  • Publication number: 20080151774
    Abstract: A system and method for monitoring performance of a wireless network. A probe server controls posts to send and receive probes of the wireless network. These probes provide feedback information, which indicates how the wireless network is performing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Andreas Vogel, Mark E. Adams, Andrew S. Brenner, Noah B.K. Suojanen
  • Patent number: 7359835
    Abstract: A system and method for monitoring performance of a wireless network are disclosed. According to one described example, at least one probe is generated. In the example, the probe determines the portion of a wireless network to monitor, the type of the probe, and the number and frequency of the probe or probes to target a specific carrier, a specific system, or a specific geographical area. A probe server generates the probe based on a parameter specified by the user and transmits the probe to a plurality of posts or to the wireless network. In the example, the probe server controls the posts to send and receive probes to the wireless network. In response to the received probes, the wireless network responds by sending feedback information, which can be used to indicate how the wireless network is performing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Inventors: Andreas Vogel, Mark E. Adams, Andrew S. Brenner, Noah B. K. Suojanen
  • Patent number: 7214690
    Abstract: Novel non-steroidal tricyclic quinolinone and tricyclic quinoline compounds and compositions that are agonists, partial agonists and/or antagonists for androgen receptors (AR), their preparation and their uses are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert I. Higuchi, Lin Zhi, Donald S. Karanewsky, Anthony W. Thompson, Thomas R. Caferro, Neelakandha S. Mani, Jyun-Hung Chen, Marquis L. Cummings, James P. Edwards, Mark E. Adams, Charlotte L. F. Deckhut
  • Patent number: 6807515
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for monitoring performance of a wireless network. A probe server controls posts to send and receive probes of the wireless network. Wireless devices at the posts send the probes to the wireless network and receive probes from the wireless network. These probes provide feedback information, which indicates how the wireless network is performing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Telephia, Inc.
    Inventors: Andreas Vogel, Mark E. Adams, Andrew S. Brenner, Noah B. K. Suojanen