Patents by Inventor Peter A. McCarthy

Peter A. McCarthy 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).

  • Difluoroketones from difluoroacylsilanes
    Patent number: 4996345
    Abstract: A process for the synthesis of alpha,alpha-difluoroketones from alpha,alpha-difluoroacylsilanes and intermediates therefor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1991
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventor: Peter A. McCarthy
  • Bis-indole imidazole compounds which are useful antitumor and antimicrobial agents
    Patent number: 4970226
    Abstract: Novel brominated bisindole-imidazole alkaloids have been isolated from marine sponges. These compounds, and derivatives thereof, are useful antimicrobial and antitumor compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 13, 1990
    Assignee: Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc.
    Inventors: H. Howard Sun, Shinichi Sakemi, Sarath Gunasekera, Yoel Kashman, May Lui, Neal Burres, Peter McCarthy
  • Coin container
    Patent number: 4030597
    Abstract: A reusable coin container serves as both a coin bank and a coin wrapper, and comprises two sections which snap together to form a pair of parallel cylinders each capable of holding a predetermined number of coins of a particular denomination. When the container is full, the sections are readily separated, and one section comprises a convenient holder from which coins may be dispensed. The container is arranged so that once full, insertion of an additional coin causes separation of the sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1977
    Inventor: Peter A. McCarthy
  • Method of making a decorative stereo speaker enclosure
    Patent number: 4015327
    Abstract: A decorative enclosure and a method for making such enclosure is disclosed in which a face mask of a person is made by applying a liquid material to the face, the material hardening at body temperature after which a casting is made from the hardened material. A hollow base is positioned in the casting before it is set and a sound speaker is mounted in the frame. A plastic coating is applied to the casting, the coating once hardened being painted in colors to duplicate the face on which the film was cast. In this manner, a personalized hi-fidelity speaker enclosure may be obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 5, 1977
    Assignee: Lawrence Peska Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter McCarthy
  • Coin container
    Patent number: D247793
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1978
    Inventor: Peter A. McCarthy