Patents by Inventor Richard J. Sharpe

Richard J. Sharpe 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: 8220130
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a tank for storing flammable and combustible liquids underground includes fabricating a cylindrical tank core. Structurally, the core encloses a chamber and has an outer surface. Further, the core includes at least one opening for monitoring the integrity of the chamber positioned on the core's bottom centerline. Also, the tank includes a screen attached to the outer surface of the core along the bottom centerline to cover the opening. Moreover, a foil is affixed to the screen and to the outer surface of the tank core. Sprayed or applied on the foil is a seamless jacket formed from polyurea, thermoplastic, polyurethane or polyamine epoxy to encapsulate the tank core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Plasteel International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jess A. Robbins, Richard J. Sharpe
  • Publication number: 20100012662
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a tank for storing flammable and combustible liquids underground includes fabricating a cylindrical tank core. Structurally, the core encloses a chamber and has an outer surface. Further, the core includes at least one opening for monitoring the integrity of the chamber positioned on the core's bottom centerline. Also, the tank includes a screen attached to the outer surface of the core along the bottom centerline to cover the opening. Moreover, a foil is affixed to the screen and to the outer surface of the tank core. Sprayed or applied on the foil is a seamless jacket formed from polyurea, thermoplastic, polyurethane or polyamine epoxy to encapsulate the tank core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Jess A. Robbins, Richard J. Sharpe
  • Patent number: 5703088
    Abstract: A method for the treatment of a cutaneous, ocular, or mucosal pathological condition which is associated with immune response in a human or other mammal, that includes topical application of an effective amount of spiperone or a spiperone derivative or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, in a pharmaceutically-acceptable diluent or carrier for topical application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Assignee: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Sharpe, Kenneth A. Arndt, Stephen J. Galli, Peter C. Meltzer, Raj K. Razdan, Howard P. Sard
  • Patent number: 5693645
    Abstract: A method for treating inflammatory bowel disease in a mammal that includes administering to the mammal and effective amount of spiperone or a spiperone derivative or a pharamaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1997
    Assignee: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Sharpe, Kenneth A. Arndt, Stephen J. Galli, Peter C. Meltzer, Raj K. Razdan, Howard P. Sard
  • Patent number: 5639758
    Abstract: A method for the treatment of a cutaneous, ocular, or mucosal pathological condition which is associated with immune response in a human or other mammal, that includes topical application of an effective amount of spiperone or a spiperone derivative or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, in a pharmaceutically-acceptable diluent or carrier for topical application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1997
    Assignee: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Sharpe, Kenneth A. Arndt, Stephen J. Galli
  • Patent number: 5637314
    Abstract: A method for treating atopic dermatitis, hayfever, asthma and pruritis that includes topical or systemic application of an effective amount of buspirone or a buspirone derivative or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, other than a quaternary salt, optionally in a pharmaceutically-acceptable diluent or carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Assignee: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Sharpe, Kenneth A. Arndt, Stephen J. Galli
  • Patent number: 5637616
    Abstract: A method for the topical or systemic treatment of disorders mediated by proteases which result in skin or mucosal lesions, and in particular, pemphigus, cicatricial pemphigoid, bullous pemphigoid, lichen planus, and canker sores, is disclosed wherein the host is treated with an effective amount of N-acetyl ysteine or a derivative thereof, or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, optionally in a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or carrier for systemic or topical delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Assignee: Arcturus Pharmaceutical Corporation
    Inventors: Richard J. Sharpe, Maureen H. McAloon, Stephen J. Galli, Kenneth A. Arndt
  • Patent number: 5631017
    Abstract: A method for the treatment of a cutaneous, ocular, or mucosal pathological condition which is associated with an immune response in a human or other mammal, that includes topical application of an effective amount of buspirone or a buspirone derivative or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, optionally in a pharmaceutically-acceptable diluent or carrier for topical application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1997
    Assignee: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Sharpe, Kenneth A. Arndt, Stephen J. Galli
  • Patent number: 5574041
    Abstract: A method for suppressing an immune response in a mammal by treating the mammal with an effective amount of spiperone derivative that is without significant neuroleptic effect due to decreased binding to serotonin and/or dopamine receptors as compared with unmodified or uncomplexed spiperone, or due to topical application which maximizes local immunosuppression while limiting systemic absorption and neuroleptic effects. The spiperone derivatives are capable of inhibiting classic contact hypersensitivity reactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: Beth Israel Hospital Association
    Inventors: Richard J. Sharpe, Kenneth A. Arndt, Stephen J. Galli, Peter C. Meltzer, Raj K. Razdan, Howard P. Sard
  • Patent number: 5484788
    Abstract: A method for suppressing an immune response in a mammal by systemically treating the mammal with an effective amount of buspirone that is capable of inhibiting classic contact hypersensitivity reactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1996
    Assignee: Beth Israel Hospital Association
    Inventors: Richard J. Sharpe, Kenneth A. Arndt, Stephen L. Galli, Peter C. Meltzer, Raj K. Razdan, Howard P. Sard
  • Patent number: 5290783
    Abstract: A method for suppressing an immune response in a mammal by treating the mammal with an effective amount of spiperone derivative that is without significant neuroleptic effect due to decreased binding to serotonin and/or dopamine receptors as compared with unmodified or uncomplexed spiperone, or due to topical application which maximizes local immunosuppression while limiting systemic absorption and neuroleptic effects. The spiperone derivatives are capable of inhibiting classic contact hypersensitivity reactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1994
    Assignee: Beth Israel Hospital Association
    Inventors: Richard J. Sharpe, Kenenth A. Arndt, Stephen J. Galli
  • Patent number: 5284827
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns a novel treatment for cancer. Specifically, the invention concerns the systemic administration of recombinant Platelet Factor Four (rPF4) to inhibit tumor growth in a mammal having metastatic cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1994
    Assignee: Repligen Corporation
    Inventors: Theodore Maione, Richard J. Sharpe
  • Patent number: 5244902
    Abstract: A method for the treatment of a cutaneous, ocular, or mucosal pathological condition which is associated with immune response in a human or other mammal, that includes topical application of an effective amount of spiperone or a spiperone derivative or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, in a pharmaceutically-acceptable diluent or carrier for topical application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1993
    Assignee: Beth Israel Hospital Association
    Inventors: Richard J. Sharpe, Kenneth A. Arndt, Stephen J. Galli
  • Patent number: 5086164
    Abstract: The subject invention pertains to the use of recombinant PF4 (rPF4) as well as full length novel analogs (mutants) of rPF4, and peptide fragments thereof, to inhibit angiogenesis. rPF4, analogs, and certain fragments are shown to have utility for treating angiogenic diseases and for the inhibition of endothelial cell proliferation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1992
    Assignee: Repligen Corporation
    Inventors: Theodore Maione, Richard J. Sharpe