Patents by Inventor Rene Robert

Rene Robert 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: 20120034184
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nucleoside derivatives of formula I wherein B signifies a 9-purinyl residue B1 of formula or a 1-pyrimidyl residue B2 of formula wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification, and of pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; for the treatment of diseases mediated by the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), for the preparation of a medicament for such treatment and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Rene Robert Devos, Christopher John Hobbs, Wen Rong Jiang, Joseph Armstrong Martin, John Herbert Merrett, Isabel Najera, Nobuo Shimma, Takuo Tsukuda
  • Patent number: 8071567
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nucleoside derivatives of formula Ia wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification, and of pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Roche Palo Alto LLC
    Inventors: Rene Robert Devos, Christopher John Hobbs, Wen Rong Jiang, Joseph Armstrong Martin, John Herbert Merrett, Isabel Najera, Nobuo Shimma, Takuo Tsukuda
  • Patent number: 7915232
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nucleoside derivatives of formula Ia wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification, and of pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which inhibit HCV polymerase and are useful for treating a patient suffering from a HCV infection and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Roche Palo Alto LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Armstrong Martin, John Herbert Merrett, Isabel Najera, Rene Robert Devos, Christopher John Hobbs, Wen Rong Jiang, Nobuo Shimma, Takuo Tsukuda
  • Patent number: 7821757
    Abstract: A device (1) for providing protection for an electrical installation against overvoltages including at least one protection component (2), the device having a first mounting (14) delimiting a first interstitial space (14?) with a dimension fixed by construction that at least partially houses a first conducting element (10) and a second conducting element (11) to make the electrical connection between the first conducting element and the second conducting element, the device also having a second mounting (15) delimiting a second interstitial space (15?) with a dimension fixed by construction that at least partially houses a third conducting element (12) and a fourth conducting element (13) so as to make the electrical connection between the third conducting element and the fourth conducting element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: ABB France
    Inventors: Alain René Robert Lagnoux, Hervé Lindeperg, Olivier Louis André Kostrzewski
  • Patent number: 7738231
    Abstract: A device (1) for protecting an electrical installation from overvoltages, having at least one protection component (2) and disconnection means (3) capable of changing from a closed configuration to an open configuration, as well as signaling means (5) capable of indicating the configuration of the disconnection means (3). The disconnection means (3) and the signaling means (5) respectively comprise a mobile disconnection element (4) and a mobile signaling element (12) arranged such that, when going from the closed configuration to the open configuration, the mobile disconnection element (4) moves in a rotational movement according to a first trajectory and cooperates with the mobile signaling element (12) to drive the mobile signaling element in rotation along a second trajectory different from the first trajectory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: ABB France
    Inventor: Alain René Robert Lagnoux
  • Patent number: 7684166
    Abstract: A device for protecting an electrical system against surge voltages, comprising one or more protection components (10), means (20) for disconnecting the protection component (10) and means (30) for visually indicating the state of the component (10), operationally connected to the disconnection means (20) and comprising at least one control part (40) and at least one means (50) for indicating the state of the protection component (10), combined with the control part (40), whereby the relative arrangement of the control part (40) and the disconnection means (20) is such that, when the disconnection means are opened (20), the disconnection means release the control part (40), thereby allowing the control part to move.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: ABB France
    Inventors: Michel Georges Jean Donati, Alain Rene Robert Lagnoux, Bertrand Brua
  • Publication number: 20100003213
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nucleoside derivatives of formula Ia wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification, and of pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: Rene Robert Devos, Christopher John Hobbs, Wen Rong Jiang, Joseph Armstrong Martin, John Herbert Merrett, Isabel Najera, Nobuo Shimma, Takuo Tsukuda
  • Publication number: 20100004192
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nucleoside derivatives of formula Ia wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification, and of pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: Joseph Armstrong Martin, John Herbert Merrett, Isabel Najera, Rene Robert Devos, Christopher John Hobbs, Wen Rong Jiang, Nobuo Shimma, Takuo Tsukuda
  • Patent number: 7608601
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nucleoside derivatives of formula I wherein B signifies a 9-purinyl residue B1 of formula or a 1-pyrimidyl residue B2 of formula wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification, and of pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; for the treatment of diseases mediated by the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), for the preparation of a medicament for such treatment and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Roche Palo Alto LLC
    Inventors: Rene Robert Devos, Christopher John Hobbs, Wen Rong Jiang, Joseph Armstrong Martin, John Herbert Merrett, Isabel Najera, Nobuo Shimma, Takuo Tsukuda
  • Publication number: 20090192447
    Abstract: A gas vent valve assembly may be attached or incorporated to a disposable fluid transfer set used with a fluid warmer to administer an infusate to a patient. The gas vent valve assembly has a housing having a fluid inlet, a gas outlet and a fluid outlet. The gas outlet is located at the top of the housing while the fluid outlet is located at the bottom of the housing. The fluid inlet is located at a side lower portion of the housing. Inside the housing is an actuator float that has an upper seal and a lower seal. The dimension of the float relative to the chamber of the housing is such that the float is freely movable within the housing to an upper position whereby its upper seal closes the gas outlet while the fluid outlet is opened, and to a lower position whereby its lower seal closes the fluid outlet and the gas outlet is opened. The movement of the float is dependent on the respective amounts of air and fluid in the housing, and the buoyancy of the float relative to the fluid in the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Andersen, Rene Robert, Gary Searle, Vincent Waldron
  • Patent number: 7558041
    Abstract: A device (1) for protecting an electrical installation (2) from overvoltages, including at least one protection component (3), and disconnection element (4) capable of ensuring the electrical disconnection of the protection component from the installation by moving from a closed configuration to an open configuration, wherein the device (1) has at least one first fuse element (7) and one second fuse element (8) capable of holding the disconnection element (4) in the closed configuration, and wherein the disconnection element (4) includes at least one first contact surface (4A) and one second contact surface (4B) substantially intersecting with one another and to which the first and second fuse elements respectively adhere when the disconnection element (4) are in the closed configuration, to distribute the stresses exerted on the fuse elements and reinforce the mechanical strength of the disconnection element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: ABB France
    Inventor: Alain René Robert Lagnoux
  • Publication number: 20090081610
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to dental prophylaxis devices that improve portability, maneuverability and aid in retaining clean conditions for use on dental patients, particularly to dental handpieces. The present invention is also directed prophylaxis or prophy angles for use with such handpieces. In general, a dental prophylaxis device includes a handpiece and a prophy angle which includes a driven shaft and a prophy cup attached for rotation thereto. The handpiece generally includes a body which houses a rotational source coupled to an output shaft which couples to the driven shaft in the prophy angle via angled gear interfaces on the output shaft and the driven shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: Discus Dental, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Hayman, Rene Robert, Dave Pakula, Andy Marsella, Jorah Wyer, Christopher Quan
  • Publication number: 20040266722
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nucleoside derivatives of formula I 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventors: Rene Robert Devos, Christopher John Hobbs, Wen Rong Jiang, Joseph Armstrong Martin, John Herbert Merrett, Isabel Najera, Nobuo Shimma, Takuo Tsukuda
  • Patent number: 6784166
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nucleoside derivatives of formula I wherein B signifies a 9-purinyl residue B1 of formula or a 1-pyrimidyl residue B2 of formula wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification, and of pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; for the treatment of diseases mediated by the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), for the preparation of a medicament for such treatment and to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Syntex (U.S.A.) LLC
    Inventors: Rene Robert Devos, Christopher John Hobbs, Wen Rong Jiang, Joseph Armstrong Martin, John Herbert Merrett, Isabel Najera, Nobuo Shimma, Takuo Tsukuda
  • Publication number: 20030236216
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of nucleoside derivatives of formula I 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Inventors: Rene Robert Devos, Christopher John Hobbs, Wen Rong Jiang, Joseph Armstrong Martin, John Herbert Merrett, Isabel Najera, Nobuo Shimma, Takuo Tsukuda
  • Patent number: 6660721
    Abstract: The present invention comprises nucleoside derivatives for use in the treatment or prophylaxis of hepatitis C virus infections. In particular, the present invention discloses the novel use of known 2′-deoxy-2′-fluoro nucleoside derivatives as inhibitors of hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA replication and pharmaceutical compositions of such compounds. The compounds of this invention have potential use as therapeutic agents for the treatment of HCV infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: Hoffmann-la Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Rene Robert Devos, Christopher John Hobbs, Wen-Rong Jiang, Joseph Armstrong Martin, John Herbert Merrett, Isabel Najera
  • Publication number: 20030083307
    Abstract: The present invention comprises nucleoside derivatives for use in the treatment or prophylaxis of hepatitis C virus infections. In particular, the present invention discloses the novel use of known 2′-deoxy-2′-fluoro nucleoside derivatives as inhibitors of hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA replication and pharmaceutical compositions of such compounds. The compounds of this invention have potential use as therapeutic agents for the treatment of HCV infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Rene Robert Devos, Christopher John Hobbs, Wen-Rong Jiang, Joseph Armstrong Martin, John Herbert Merrett, Isabel Najera
  • Patent number: 4055549
    Abstract: Thermoplastically processable polyurethanes are produced by the reaction of tolylene diisocyanate, at least one polycaprolactone diol, a low molecular weight diol chain extender and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1976
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1977
    Assignee: Union Carbide Corporation
    Inventor: Rene Roberts
  • Patent number: 3935132
    Abstract: Thermoplastic urethane polymer is filled with cross-linked urethane polymer. The presence of the filler has little or no adverse effect on the properties of the thermoplastic urethane polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1974
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1976
    Assignee: Union Carbide Corporation
    Inventors: Richard M. Gerkin, Rene Roberts, Joy C. Hodges
  • Patent number: D428742
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Inventor: Jenelle Rene Roberts