Patents by Inventor Martin Charles

Martin Charles 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: 20110178310
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of fungicidally active compounds such as tricyclic amine derivatives (I). The process involves coupling of a carboxylic 5 acid e.g. a compound of formula (II) with an aniline, e.g. a compound of formula (III) in the presence of a boronic acid catalystor an antimony catalyst (II)(III)(I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, X, Y and Het are defined in the specification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, INC.
    Inventors: Martin Charles Bowden, David Anthony Jackson, Alexandre Christian Saint-Dizier, George Robert Hodges
  • Publication number: 20110071315
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of intermediates useful in the preparation of fungicidally active phenylpropargylether derivatives. The process involves coupling of carboxylic acid with an amine in (a) the absence of a catalyst; (b) the presence of a boronic acid catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, INC.
    Inventors: Martin Charles Bowden, David Anthony Jackson, Alexandre Christian Saint-Dizier, David Drouard
  • Patent number: 7893270
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, by reacting a compound of formula (II), with a bromine or chlorine source to form a compound of formula (III), wherein X is chlorine or bromine; reacting that compound with water to form the compound of formula (IV), converting that compound, using a compound of formula (V), wherein M+ is the hydrogen cation or an alkali metal ion, alkaline earth metal ion or ammonium ion, into the compound of formula (VI), and treating that compound with a cyanide source in the presence of a base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc.
    Inventors: David Anthony Jackson, Andrew Edmunds, Martin Charles Bowden, Ben Brockbank
  • Patent number: 7820189
    Abstract: This invention is related to the field of compositions useful in the control of pests that eat cellulose, such as, termites, where said composition is compacted and where said composition comprises alpha-cellulose, water, and a pesticide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Michael Clair Graham, James Edward King, Martin Charles Logan, Dennis George Wujek
  • Publication number: 20100256390
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel processes for the production of compounds of formula (I) wherein Hal and Hal? are independently Cl or F, and R1 is H, Cl or F.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2008
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicants: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, INC., SYNGENTA LIMITED
    Inventors: Martin Charles Bowden, Brian David Gott, David Anthony Jackson
  • Publication number: 20100240907
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel processes for the production of compounds of formula (I) wherein Hal and Hal? are independently selected from Cl and F, and R1 is selected from Cl, F and H.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2008
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, INC.
    Inventors: Martin Charles Bowden, Brian David Gott, David Anthony Jackson, Lacob Gutsu
  • Publication number: 20100231546
    Abstract: A system is provided for controlling the scroll direction and speed of a User Interface list via a continuous back and forth motion along a single-axis input mechanism. A method, graphical user interface, computer program product and use is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventor: Martin Charles Digon
  • Publication number: 20100234437
    Abstract: This invention is related to the field of compositions useful in the control of pests that eat cellulose, such as, termites, where said composition is compacted and where said composition comprises alpha-cellulose, water, and a pesticide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Cair Graham, James Edward King, Martin Charles Logan, Dennis George Wujek
  • Publication number: 20100198752
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus, a system and a method of user-assisted resource usage determination in a domestic setting, the method comprising defining a resource consuming user activity by the user by means of a resource consuming user activity identifier; defining an interval for metering resource usage; determining the resource usage during the defined interval; and storing the determined resource usage, the defined 5 interval and the association thereof with the resource consuming user activity identifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2008
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: Martin Charles Digon, John George Leahy
  • Publication number: 20100037466
    Abstract: A utility knife includes a handle, a blade holder assembly, and a clamp assembly. The blade holder assembly is constructed and arranged to hold a blade at a position of use at one end of the handle. The clamp assembly is constructed and arranged to move between a clamp position wherein the clamp assembly applies a clamp force to side surfaces the blade and a release position wherein the clamp assembly releases the clamping force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: THE STANLEY WORKS
    Inventors: Stephen ROWLAY, Edward Iliffe, Martin Charles Price
  • Patent number: 7646200
    Abstract: A coolant sub-assembly is provided for use in a DNP apparatus. The sub-assembly comprises a plurality of concentric jackets surrounding an inner bore tube having first and second opposed ends. The jackets are adapted to inhibit heat flow to the inner bore tube, a DNP working region being defined within the inner bore tube where a DNP process will be performed on a sample in the DNP working region. A coolant supply path extends adjacent an outer surface of the inner bore tube at the DNP working region in order to cool said outer surface, whereby a sample holder assembly can be inserted through the first end of the inner bore tube to bring a sample holder into the DNP working region and can be moved through the second end of the inner bore tube. An auxiliary coolant supply path supplies coolant to a sample, located in use in the sample holder at the DNP working region, through at least one aperture in the inner bore tube wall at the DNP working region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignees: Oxford Instruments Molecular Biotools Limited, University of Nottingham
    Inventors: Robert Andrew Slade, Martin Charles Townsend, Daniel Strange, Gary Stables, Walter Friedrich Kockenberger
  • Publication number: 20090191252
    Abstract: This invention is related to the field of compositions useful in the control of pests that eat cellulose, such as, termites, where said composition is compacted and where said composition comprises alpha-cellulose, water, and a pesticide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2005
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Michael Clair Graham, James Edward King, Martin Charles Logan, Dennis George Wujek
  • Publication number: 20090165038
    Abstract: An advertisement insertion system and methods are described which allows for the insertion cues to be gathered at a number of program feeds, these insertion cues are then consolidated on a single network control station, and then the cues are distributed to client control stations that control the inserting of media on cable television networks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Bob Hall, Martin Charles Alcock
  • Publication number: 20090121500
    Abstract: A double latch assembly for a motor vehicle having two pivotably mounted closure members is disclosed in which a sequencing lever is used to release first and second pawls used to hold first and second rotatable claws in respective latched positions. A single actuator A1 is used to release both of the pawls but because of the use of a disengageable coupling between the sequencing lever and the second pawl it is ensured that the first pawl is always released before the second pawl. Only a single actuator A1 is required to release both pawls and no sensors are required to control the sequencing of the pawls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: LAND ROVER
    Inventor: Martin Charles Halliwell
  • Publication number: 20090118532
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I) wherein: R is an alkynyl group; R1 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkyl-alkyl, phenyl and phenylalkyl, it being possible in turn for all of the receding groups to carry one or more identical or different halogen atoms; alkoxy; alkenyloxy; alkynyloxy; alkoxyalkyl; haloalkoxy; alkylthio; haloalkylthio; alkysulfonyl; formyl; alkanoyl; hydroxy; halogen; cyano; nitro; amino; alkylamino; dialkylamino; carboxyl; alkoxycarbonyl; alkenyloxycarbonyl; or alkynyloxycarbonyl; and n is an integer from 0 to 3, said process comprising: (i) the reaction of a compound of formula (III) wherein R, R1 and n are as hereinbefore defined; m and m? are independently 0 or 1; when m and m? are both 0, A is an alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group (suitably having up to eight carbon atoms), optionally substituted by one or more groups independently selected from halogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, C1-4 dialkylamino or cyano; when one of m and m? is 0 and the other is 1, A is an al
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2006
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, INC.
    Inventors: Martin Charles Bowden, Thomas Aitcheson Clark, Fanny Giordano, Beat Jau, Hans-Dieter Schneider, Gottfried Seifert, Martin Zeller, Dominik Faber, Juerg Wiss
  • Publication number: 20090090450
    Abstract: A camouflage system that allows distinctly unnatural colors to be worn without comprising the ability of the user to blend into natural surroundings. Shading is used not only as borders between cells of color, but moreover, shading is used in various degrees to force commonality of color between colors that are normally strikingly contrasting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventor: Martin Charles Boire
  • Patent number: 7501544
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, by reacting a compound of formula (II), either with a chlorination or bromination agent or with a compound of formula (III) CI—SO2R9, R9 being C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4haloalkyl, phenyl or C1-C4alkyl-substituted phenyl, to form the compound of formula (IV), reacting the compound of formula (IV) with a compound of formula (V) M+-O?—C(O)—Y wherein Y is as defined above and M+ is the hydrogen cation or an alkali metal ion, alkaline earth metal ion or ammonium ion, to form the compound of formula (VI) and treating that compound with a cyanide source in the presence of a base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignees: Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc., Syngenta Limited
    Inventors: David Anthony Jackson, Andrew Edmunds, Martin Charles Bowden, Ben Brockbank
  • Publication number: 20090051361
    Abstract: A coolant sub-assembly is provided for use in a DNP apparatus. The sub-assembly comprises a plurality of concentric jackets surrounding an inner bore tube having first and second opposed ends. The jackets are adapted to inhibit heat flow to the inner bore tube, a DNP working region being defined within the inner bore tube where a DNP process will be performed on a sample in the DNP working region. A coolant supply path extends adjacent an outer surface of the inner bore tube at the DNP working region in order to cool said outer surface, whereby a sample holder assembly can be inserted through the first end of the inner bore tube to bring a sample holder into the DNP working region and can be moved through the second end of the inner bore tube. An auxiliary coolant supply path supplies coolant to a sample, located in use in the sample holder at the DNP working region, through at least one aperture in the inner bore tube wall at the DNP working region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Robert Andrew Slade, Martin Charles Townsend, Daniel Strange, Gary Stables, Walter Friedrich Kockenberger
  • Patent number: 7488824
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, by reaction of a compound of formula (II) wherein R3 is C1-C8alkyl or C3-C6cycloalkyl and R4 and R05 are as defined for formula (I), with a compound of formula (III) wherein R, R1, R2 and X1, are as defined for formula (I) in claim 1, in an inert solvent in the presence of a proton source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc.
    Inventors: David Anthony Jackson, Martin Charles Bowden
  • Patent number: D595561
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: CQM Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Martin Charles Simpson