Patents by Inventor Patrick J. Curran

Patrick J. Curran 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: 11198428
    Abstract: A vehicle system and method for remote start operation in the vehicle system are provided. The method includes responsive to receiving a remote start request and while the vehicle is stationary, automatically engaging a wheel-arresting device coupled to a wheel in the vehicle. The method also includes when an electronically actuated clutch is automatically disengaged and subsequent to the automatic engagement of the wheel-arresting device, implementing remote start operation in an engine, where the wheel-arresting device is distinct from a secondary vehicle brake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew John Shelton, Michael Glenn Fodor, Todd Anthony Rumpsa, Patrick J. Curran, Urs Christen
  • Patent number: 11174940
    Abstract: A vehicle includes an powerplant, a manual transmission, and a clutch. A vehicle controller is programmed to automatically control operation of the clutch allowing the driver to shift gears by just operating the gear shifter. The vehicle also includes an input allowing the driver to override the controller and operate the clutch. The input is located on the gear shifter and is in electric communication with the controller. The controller is programmed to, inter alia, command the clutch to reduce clutch capacity responsive to receiving a signal from the sensor indicating grasping of the shifter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Glenn Fodor, Patrick J. Curran, Matthew John Shelton, Peter Douglas Kuechler
  • Publication number: 20210107453
    Abstract: A vehicle system and method for remote start operation in the vehicle system are provided. The method includes responsive to receiving a remote start request and while the vehicle is stationary, automatically engaging a wheel-arresting device coupled to a wheel in the vehicle. The method also includes when an electronically actuated clutch is automatically disengaged and subsequent to the automatic engagement of the wheel-arresting device, implementing remote start operation in an engine, where the wheel-arresting device is distinct from a secondary vehicle brake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2019
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew John Shelton, Michael Glenn Fodor, Todd Anthony Rumpsa, Patrick J. Curran, Urs Christen
  • Publication number: 20200200259
    Abstract: A vehicle includes an powerplant, a manual transmission, and a clutch. A vehicle controller is programmed to automatically control operation of the clutch allowing the driver to shift gears by just operating the gear shifter. The vehicle also includes an input allowing the driver to override the controller and operate the clutch. The input is located on the gear shifter and is in electric communication with the controller. The controller is programmed to, inter alia, command the clutch to reduce clutch capacity responsive to receiving a signal from the sensor indicating grasping of the shifter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Glenn FODOR, Patrick J. CURRAN, Matthew John SHELTON, Peter Douglas KUECHLER
  • Patent number: 9227971
    Abstract: The present invention provides Pyrazolopyrimidine Compounds of Formula (I): wherein L, T, Z, U, V, W, R3, R6, R7, R8, and m are as defined herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of such Pyrazolopyrimidine Compounds. The Pyrazolopyrimidine Compounds are useful in the treatment of cancer and other diseases or disorders wherein mTOR is deregulated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: M. Arshad Siddiqui, Yang Nan, Mehul F. Patel, Panduranga Adulla P. Reddy, Umar Faruk Mansoor, Zhaoyang Meng, Lalanthi Dilrukshi Vitharana, Lianyun Zhao, Amit K. Mandal, Duan Liu, Shuyi Tang, Andrew McRiner, David B. Belanger, Patrick J. Curran, Chaoyang Dai, Angie R. Angeles, Liping Yang, Matthew Hersh Daniels
  • Publication number: 20120322791
    Abstract: The present invention provides Pyrazolopyrimidine Compounds of Formula (I): wherein L, T, Z, U, V, W, R3, R6, R7, R8, and m are as defined herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of such Pyrazolopyrimidine Compounds. The Pyrazolopyrimidine Compounds are useful in the treatment of cancer and other diseases or disorders wherein mTOR is deregulated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: M. Arshad Siddiqui, Yang Nan, Mehul F. Patel, Panduranga Adulla P. Reddy, Umar Faruk Mansoor, Zhaoyang Meng, Lalanthi Dilrukshi Vitharana, Lianyun Zhao, Amit K. Mandal, Duan Liu, Shuyi Tang, Andrew McRiner, David B. Belanger, Patrick J. Curran, Chaoyang Dai, Angie R. Angeles, Liping Yang, Matthew Hersh Daniels
  • Patent number: 8278337
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula (I) wherein X is N or CH, and Y is N or CR5. Also disclosed are methods of treating JNK and ERK mediated diseases using the compounds of formula 1.0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme
    Inventors: David B. Belanger, M. Arshad Siddiqui, Patrick J. Curran, Blake Hamann, Lianyun Zhao, Panduranga Adulla P. Reddy, Praveen K. Tadikonda, Gerald W. Shipps, Jr., Umar Faruk Mansoor
  • Publication number: 20110014342
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for steaming and blending food products such as baby food. The apparatus includes a base including a steam chamber and a drive shaft. A container assembly can be mounted to the base in an inverted position for steaming the food and in an upright position for blending the food. The apparatus may further include a steam cooker, baby bottle sterilizing unit and a bottle warmer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: SUNBEAM PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Augusto A. Picozza, Patrick J. Curran, Joseph C. Spencer, JR.
  • Publication number: 20100179141
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula (I) wherein X is N or CH, and Y is N or CR5. Also disclosed are methods of treating JNK and ERK mediated diseases using the compounds of formula 1.0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventors: David B. Belanger, M. Arshad Siddiqui, Patrick J. Curran, Blake Hamann, Lianyun Zhao, Panduranga Adulla P. Reddy, Praveen K. Tadikonda, Gerald W. Shipps, JR., Umar Faruk Mansoor
  • Patent number: 7725961
    Abstract: A portable toilet is provided comprising a bowl provided with an outlet and at least one spout. A flush tank is adapted to store a fluid, wherein the flush tank is adapted to be pressurized. A manually-actuated pump is in sealed communication with the flush tank, wherein the pump is adapted to cause the flush tank to become pressurized. A pressure relief valve adapted to release pressure from the flush tank. A manually-actuated flush valve is in sealed communication with the flush tank and is normally biased to a closed position. The flush valve includes a fluid outlet connected to the at least one spout and a fluid inlet. A flush valve actuator is disposed outside of the flush tank and is adapted to actuate the flush valve, wherein actuation of the flush valve actuator causes the flush valve to open to permit pressurized fluid contained within the flush tank to be delivered through the at least one spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Dometic Corporation
    Inventors: Miguel O. Martinez, Patrick J. Curran, Edward F. McKiernan, Otto E. Erbacher, Robert D. Krieder
  • Patent number: 7576085
    Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides a novel class of imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine compounds as inhibitors of cyclin dependent kinases, methods of preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more such compounds, methods of preparing pharmaceutical formulations comprising one or more such compounds, and methods of treatment, prevention, inhibition, or amelioration of one or more diseases associated with the CDKs using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy J. Guzi, Kamil Paruch, Michael P. Dwyer, Lianyun Zhao, Patrick J. Curran, David B. Belanger, Blake Hamann, Panduranga A. Reddy, M. Arshad Siddiqui
  • Patent number: 7563798
    Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides a class of pyrazolo [1,5-a]pyrimidine compounds as inhibitors of cyclin dependent kinases (CDKs), methods of preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more such compounds, methods of preparing pharmaceutical formulations comprising one or more such compounds, and methods of treatment, prevention, inhibition, or amelioration of one or more diseases associated with the CDKs using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy J. Guzi, Kamil Paruch, Michael P. Dwyer, M. Arshad Siddiqui, Panduranga Adulla P. Reddy, David B. Belanger, Blake Hamann, Patrick J. Curran
  • Patent number: 7511063
    Abstract: Quinoline-based inhibitors of cyclin dependent kinase 2, compositions including the inhibitors, and methods of using the inhibitors and inhibitor compositions are described. The inhibitors and compositions including them are useful for treating disease or disease symptoms. The invention also provides for methods of making CDK-2 inhibitor compounds, methods of inhibiting CDK-2, and methods for treating disease or disease symptoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Yongqi Deng, Patrick J. Curran, Gerald W. Shipps, Jr., Lianyun Zhao, M. Arshad Siddiqui, Janeta Popovici-Muller, Jose S. Duca, Alan W. Hruza, Thierry O. Fischmann, Vincent S. Madison, Rumin Zhang, Charles W. McNemar, Todd W. Mayhood, William T. Windsor, Emma M. Lees, David A. Parry
  • Patent number: 7511040
    Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides a novel class of imidazopyrazine compounds as inhibitors of protein and/or Aurora kinases, methods of preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions including one or more such compounds, methods of preparing pharmaceutical formulations including one or more such compounds, and methods of treatment, prevention, inhibition, or amelioration of one or more diseases associated with the protein or Aurora kinases using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: David B. Belanger, M. Arshad Siddiqui, Timothy J. Guzi, Patrick J. Curran, Praveen K. Tadikonda, Blake Hamann, Panduranga Adulla P. Reddy, Lianyun Zhao
  • Patent number: 7446195
    Abstract: Inhibitors of cyclin dependent kinase 2, compositions including the inhibitors, and methods of using the inhibitors and inhibitor compositions are described. The inhibitors and compositions including them are useful for treating disease or disease symptoms. The invention also provides for methods of making CDK-2 inhibitor compounds, methods of inhibiting CDK-2, and methods for treating disease or disease symptoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Yongqi Deng, Lianyun Zhao, Gerald W. Shipps, Jr., Patrick J. Curran, M. Arshad Siddiqui, Rumin Zhang, Charles W. McNemar, Todd W. Mayhood, William T. Windsor, Emma M. Lees, David A. Parry
  • Patent number: 7425640
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula I wherein X, Y, R1-R7 are as defined herein. Compositions containing these compounds, and methods for inhibiting HCV RNA-dependent RNA polymerase and treating hepatitis C and related disorders using these compounds and compositions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Alan B. Cooper, Hugh Y. Zhu, James J-S Wang, Jagdish A. Desai, Gerald W. Shipps, Jr., Patrick J. Curran, D. Allen Annis, Huw M. Nash, Viyyoor M. Girijavallabhan
  • Publication number: 20080139571
    Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides a novel class of imidazopyrazine compounds as inhibitors of protein and/or Aurora kinases, methods of preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions including one or more such compounds, methods of preparing pharmaceutical formulations including one or more such compounds, and methods of treatment, prevention, inhibition, or amelioration of one or more diseases associated with the protein or Aurora kinases using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: David B. Belanger, M. Arshad Siddiqui, Timothy J. Guzi, Patrick J. Curran, Praveen K. Tadikonda, Blake Hamann, Panduranga Adulla P. Reddy, Lianyun Zhao
  • Publication number: 20080045568
    Abstract: Quinoline-based inhibitors of cyclin dependent kinase 2, compositions including the inhibitors, and methods of using the inhibitors and inhibitor compositions are described. The inhibitors and compositions including them are useful for treating disease or disease symptoms. The invention also provides for methods of making CDK-2 inhibitor compounds, methods of inhibiting CDK-2, and methods for treating disease or disease symptoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Yongqi Deng, Patrick J. Curran, Gerald W. Shipps, Lianyun Zhao, M. Arshad Siddiqui, Janeta Popovici-Muller, Jose S. Duca, Alan W. Hruza, Thierry O. Fischmann, Vincent S. Madison, Rumin Zhang, Charles W. McNemar, Todd W. Mayhood, William T. Windsor, Emma M. Lees, David A. Parry
  • Patent number: 7196111
    Abstract: The invention relates to the inhibition of hepatitis C virus (HCV) replication. In particular, embodiments of the invention provide compounds and methods for inhibiting HCV RNA-dependent RNA polymerase enzymatic activity. The invention also provides compositions and methods for the prophylaxis and treatment of HCV infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald W. Shipps, Kristin E. Rosner, Janet Popovici-Muller, Yongqi Deng, Tong Wang, Patrick J. Curran
  • Patent number: 7115749
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula I wherein X and R1–R7 are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald W. Shipps, Jr., Tong Wang, Kristin E. Rosner, Patrick J. Curran, Alan B. Cooper, Viyyoor M. Girijavallabhan