Patents by Inventor Robert J. Henderson

Robert J. Henderson 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: 11970479
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to cinnolinyl and quinolinyl pyrazol-4-yl-pyridine compounds which are allosteric modulators of the M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, MSD R&D (China) Co. LTD.
    Inventors: John J. Acton, III, Melissa Egbertson, Xiaolei Gao, Scott T. Harrison, Timothy J. Henderson, Michael Man-Chu Lo, Robert D. Mazzola, Jr., Zhaoyang Meng, James Mulhearn, Vanessa L. Rada, Jeffrey W. Schubert, Oleg B. Selyutin, David M. Tellers, Ling Tong, Fengqi Zhang, Jianming Bao, Chunsing Li
  • Patent number: 11942687
    Abstract: Systems and methods for operating an antenna with a tension cord network coupled to a plurality of anchor points of a perimeter hoop structure. The methods comprise: using the tension cord network to support a flexible antenna reflector surface such that a given shape of the flexible antenna reflector surface is provided; and allowing locations of the anchor points to change relative to the tension cord network while the antenna is in use. The flexible antenna reflector surface is held taut when the locations of the anchor points change relative to the tension cord network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Eagle Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Philip J. Henderson, Robert M. Taylor
  • Patent number: 9581316
    Abstract: A module comprising: one or more vials containing tritium; one or more tritium covers; and an open space within the one or more tritium covers, wherein the one or more vials containing tritium are located within the open space of the one or more tritium covers so that the one or more tritium covers protect the one or more vials containing tritium, and wherein the one or more tritium covers are made from a material that exhibits sufficient strength so that the module protects the one or more vials containing tritium from damage when dropped from a distance of 1 m or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Cammenga Company, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher J. Karchon, Alexander J. Karchon, Robert J. Henderson
  • Publication number: 20140198485
    Abstract: A module comprising: one or more vials containing tritium; one or more tritium covers; and an open space within the one or more tritium covers, wherein the one or more vials containing tritium are located within the open space of the one or more tritium covers so that the one or more tritium covers protect the one or more vials containing tritium, and wherein the one or more tritium covers are made from a material that exhibits sufficient strength so that the module protects the one or more vials containing tritium from damage when dropped from a distance of 1 m or more.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: CAMMENGA COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher J. Karchon, Alexander J. Karchon, Robert J. Henderson
  • Patent number: 5333569
    Abstract: An inflatable sail batten and a sail incorporating same is disclosed. The batten is located in a conventional sail batten pocket. The batten is formed of a hollow, elongate, impervious, flexible tube having sealed opposed ends. An inlet tube communicates with the interior of the flexible tube. A supply tube runs up inside the leech of the sail and is connected to the inlet tube. The supply tube is connected to a valve for inflating the batten. The sail can have any number of such battens and the battens can be any length desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Inventor: Robert J. Henderson
  • Patent number: D636281
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Granicus LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Henderson, Chris Knighton