Patents by Inventor Robert L. Davis
Robert L. Davis 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).
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Publication number: 20040186132Abstract: Non-steroidal compounds which are high affinity, high selectivity modulators for steroid receptors are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions incorporating such compounds, methods for employing the disclosed compounds and compositions for treating patients requiring steroid receptor agonist or antagonist therapy, intermediates useful in the preparation of the compounds and processes for the preparation of the steroid receptor modulator compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2003Publication date: September 23, 2004Inventors: Todd K. Jones, Mark E. Goldman, Charlotte L. F. Pooley, David T. Winn, James P. Edwards, Sarah J. West, Christopher M. Tegley, Lin Zhi, Lawrence G. Hamann, Luc J. Farmer, Robert L. Davis
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Publication number: 20040040885Abstract: A silicon tower for removably supporting a plurality of silicon wafers during thermal processing. A tower includes plural silicon legs secured on their ends to two bases. A plurality of slots are cut in the legs allowing slidable insertion of the wafers and support for them. Preferably, the teeth incline upwardly at 1-3° and have horizontal support areas polished on their ends. Preferably, the legs are machined from virgin polysilicon formed by chemical vapor deposition from silane. The bases may be either virgin poly or monocrystalline silicon and be either integral or composed of multiple parts. Virgin polysilicon is preferably annealed to above 1025° C. before machining. Silicon parts may be joined by applying a spin-on glass between the parts and annealing the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2003Publication date: March 4, 2004Inventors: James E. Boyle, Robert L. Davis, Laurence D. Delaney, Raanan Y. Zehavi
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Patent number: 6696459Abstract: Non-steroidal compounds which are high affinity, high selectivity modulators for steroid receptors are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions incorporating such compounds, methods for employing the disclosed compounds and compositions for treating patients requiring steroid receptor agonist or antagonist therapy, intermediates useful in the preparation of the compounds and processes for the preparation of the steroid receptor modulator compounds.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1997Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc.Inventors: Todd K. Jones, Mark E. Goldman, Charlotte L. F. Pooley, David T. Winn, James P. Edwards, Sarah J. West, Christopher M. Tegley, Lin Zhi, Lawrence G. Hamann, Luc J. Farmer, Robert L. Davis
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Publication number: 20030213785Abstract: A method of welding two silicon workpieces (20, 22) together into one member without the formation of cracks along the weld. A first method passes current (34, 36) through one or both of the workpieces to heat them to between 600 and 900° C. Then an electric, laser, or plasma welder (38, 40) passes along the seam (24) between the workpieces to weld them together. A second method passing current (34) through a plate (60), preferably formed of silicon, which either supports the workpieces or is brought into contact with at least one of them, whereby the workpieces are preheated prior to the welding operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2003Publication date: November 20, 2003Inventors: Raanan Y. Zehavi, Robert L. Davis, David B. Ackard, James W. Govorko
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Patent number: 6617225Abstract: A method of fabricating parts of silicon, preferably virgin polysilicon formed by chemical vapor deposition of silane, and assembling them into a complex structure, such as a silicon tower or boat for removably supporting a plurality of silicon wafers during thermal processing. The virgin polysilicon is annealed to above 1025° C. before it is machined into a predetermined shape. After machining, the silicon parts are annealed in an oxygen ambient. The machined parts are then assembled and joined together followed by another anneal of the assembled structure. A preferred embodiment of the tower includes four legs secured on their ends to two bases. A plurality of slots are cut in the legs allowing slidable insertion of the wafers and support for them. The bases may be either virgin poly or monocrystalline silicon and be either integral or composed of multiple parts.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2002Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: Integrated Materials, Inc.Inventors: James E. Boyle, Robert L. Davis, Laurence D. Delaney, Raanan Y. Zehavi
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Patent number: 6601540Abstract: A animal restraint apparatus for releasably securing a pet to a seatbelt of a vehicle. The animal restraint apparatus includes a flexible panel member that has a top end, a bottom end, a first side, and a second side. A plurality of elongate straps releasably attaches the panel member to the chest of the pet. Each of the straps has a first end and a second end. Each of the first ends is fixedly coupled to the first side of the panel member. A fastening means selectively couples the second ends of each of the straps to the second side of the panel member. A loop for removably receiving the seatbelt is attached to the front of the panel member.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2002Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Inventor: Robert L. Davis
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Patent number: 6583377Abstract: Two silicon workpieces (20, 22) welded together into one member without the formation of cracks along the weld. It may be formed by a first method in which current (34, 36) is passed through one or both of the workpieces to heat them to between 600 and 900° C. Then an electric, laser, or plasma welder (38, 40) passes along the seam (24) between the workpieces to weld them together. In a second forming method, current (34) is passed through a plate (60), preferably formed of silicon, which either supports the workpieces or is brought into contact with at least one of them, whereby the workpieces are preheated prior to the welding operation.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2002Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignee: Integrated Materials, Inc.Inventors: Raanan Y. Zehavi, Robert L. Davis, David B. Ackard, James W. Govorko
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Publication number: 20030089688Abstract: Two silicon workpieces (20, 22) welded together into one member without the formation of cracks along the weld. It may be formed by a first method in which current (34, 36) is passed through one or both of the workpieces to heat them to between 600 and 900° C. Then an electric, laser, or plasma welder (38, 40) passes along the seam (24) between the workpieces to weld them together. In a second forming method, current (34) is passed through a plate (60), preferably formed of silicon, which either supports the workpieces or is brought into contact with at least one of them, whereby the workpieces are preheated prior to the welding operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2002Publication date: May 15, 2003Inventors: Raanan Y. Zehavi, Robert L. Davis, David B. Ackard, James W. Govorko
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Publication number: 20030003686Abstract: A method of fabricating parts of silicon, preferably virgin polysilicon formed by chemical vapor deposition of silane, and assembling them into a complex structure, such as a silicon tower or boat for removably supporting a plurality of silicon wafers during thermal processing. The virgin polysilicon is annealed to above 1025° C. before it is machined into a predetermined shape. After machining, the silicon parts are annealed in an oxygen ambient. The machined parts are then assembled and joined together followed by another anneal of the assembled structure. A preferred embodiment of the tower includes four legs secured on their ends to two bases. A plurality of slots are cut in the legs allowing slidable insertion of the wafers and support for them. The bases may be either virgin poly or monocrystalline silicon and be either integral or composed of multiple parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2002Publication date: January 2, 2003Inventors: James E. Boyle, Robert L. Davis, Laurence D. Delaney, Raanan Y. Zehavi
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Patent number: 6489524Abstract: Aromatic substrates are Ar-brominated in high yield and selectivity by reacting the substrate with a brominating agent in the presence of at least about 0.19 gram per mmol of substrate of a zeolite catalyst which has an absorbed water content of no greater than about 7.5 weight percent.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 1997Date of Patent: December 3, 2002Assignee: Albemarle CorporationInventors: Mahmood Sabahi, Hassan Y. Elnagar, Robert L. Davis
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Patent number: 6455395Abstract: A method of fabricating the parts and assembling them into a complex structure, such as a silicon tower or boat for removably supporting a plurality of silicon wafers during thermal processing. A preferred embodiment of the tower includes four legs secured on their ends to two bases. A plurality of slots are cut in the legs allowing slidable insertion of the wafers and support for them. The legs preferably have a rounded wedge shape with a curved front surface of small radius cut with the slots and a back surface that is either flat or curved with a substantially larger radius. Preferably, the legs are machined from virgin polysilicon formed by chemical vapor deposition from silane. The bases may be either virgin poly or monocrystalline silicon and be either integral or composed of multiple parts. Virgin polysilicon is preferably annealed to above 1025° C. before machining. Silicon parts may be joined by applying a spin-on glass between the parts and annealing the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2000Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Assignee: Integrated Materials, Inc.Inventors: James E. Boyle, Robert L. Davis, Laurence D. Delaney, Raanan Y. Zehavi
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Patent number: 6450346Abstract: A silicon tower or boat for removably supporting a plurality of silicon wafers during thermal processing. A preferred embodiment of the tower includes four legs secured on their ends to two bases. A plurality of slots are cut in the legs allowing slidable insertion of the wafers and support for them. The legs preferably have a rounded wedge shape with a curved front surface of small radius cut with the slots and a back surface that is either flat or curved with a substantially larger radius. Preferably, the legs are machined from virgin polysilicon formed by chemical vapor deposition from silane. The bases may be either virgin poly or monocrystalline silicon and be either integral or composed of multiple parts. Virgin polysilicon is preferably annealed to above 1025° C. before machining. Silicon parts may be joined by applying a spin-on glass between the parts and annealing the assembly. After assembly, the surface of a tower is subjected to sub-surface working.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2000Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Assignee: Integrated Materials, Inc.Inventors: James E. Boyle, Robert L. Davis, Laurence D. Delaney, Raanan Y. Zehavi
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Publication number: 20020091546Abstract: A computer-implementable method and apparatus provides concise bits of information at the point of care within the confines of a provider-patient relationship. Interactive computer screens display information to the provider in the form of selectable indications, drugs, methods and evidence-based articles. Health care organizations may integrate this computer-implementable method into the general work flow of patient care to provide timely information to the provider. The computer-implementable method and apparatus may be integrated into existing health care patient systems or may be instituted as a stand-alone application. The computer-implementable method allows the provider to drill down for digestible bits of information, within the system, to receive information at levels conversant to the need of the given situation in patient care. At any time, the provider may choose to receive more comprehensive bits of knowledge or have the information electronically mailed for later study.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2001Publication date: July 11, 2002Applicant: University of WashingtonInventors: Dimitri A. Christakis, Robert L. Davis, Frederick P. Rivara, Jeffrey A. Wright
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Patent number: 6403914Abstract: A method and apparatus for welding together two silicon workpieces (20, 22) without the formation of cracks along the weld. In a first embodiment, current (34, 36) is passed through one or both of the workpieces to heat them to between 600 and 900° C. Then an electric, laser, or plasma welder (38, 40) passes along the seam (24) between the workpieces to weld them together. In a second embodiment, current (34) is passed through a plate (60), preferably formed of silicon, which either supports the workpieces or is brought into contact with at least one of them, whereby the workpieces are preheated prior to the welding operation.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2001Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: Integrated Materials, Inc.Inventors: Raanan Y. Zehavi, Robert L. Davis, David B. Ackard, James W. Govorko
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Publication number: 20020053558Abstract: A method and apparatus for welding together two silicon workpieces (20, 22) without the formation of cracks along the weld. In a first embodiment, current (34, 36) is passed through one or both of the workpieces to heat them to between 600 and 900° C. Then an electric, laser, or plasma welder (38, 40) passes along the seam (24) between the workpieces to weld them together. In a second embodiment, current (34) is passed through a plate (60), preferably formed of silicon, which either supports the workpieces or is brought into contact with at least one of them, whereby the workpieces are preheated prior to the welding operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2001Publication date: May 9, 2002Inventors: Raanan Y. Zehavi, Robert L. Davis, David B. Ackard, James W. Govorko
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Patent number: 6284997Abstract: A method and apparatus for welding together two silicon workpieces (20, 22) without the formation of cracks along the weld. In a first embodiment, current (34, 36) is passed through one or both of the workpieces to heat them to between 600 and 900° C. Then an electric or plasma welder (38, 40) passes along the seam (24) between the workpieces to weld them together. In a second embodiment, current (34) is passed through a silicon plate (60) which either supports the workpieces or is brought into contact with at least one of them, whereby the workpieces are preheated prior to the welding operation.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2000Date of Patent: September 4, 2001Assignee: Integrated Materials, Inc.Inventors: Raanan Y. Zehavi, Robert L. Davis, David B. Ackard, James W. Govorko
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Patent number: 6121450Abstract: Non-steroidal compounds which are high affinity, high selectivity modulators for steroid receptors are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions incorporating such compounds, methods for employing the disclosed compounds and compositions for treating patients requiring steroid receptor agonist or antagonist therapy, intermediates useful in the preparation of the compounds and processes for the preparation of the steroid receptor modulator compounds.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 1997Date of Patent: September 19, 2000Assignee: Ligand Pharmaceuticals IncorporatedInventors: Todd K. Jones, David T. Winn, Lawrence G. Hamann, Lin Zhi, Luc J. Farmer, Robert L. Davis
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Patent number: 6110387Abstract: This invention describes a method for stabilizing bromine biocides in water. A water-soluble bromide salt and a sulfamate source are added to a body of water, and then an oxidant is added to the body of water to form the biocidal bromine species.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 1999Date of Patent: August 29, 2000Assignee: Albemarle CorporationInventors: Pranab Choudhury, Robert L. Davis, Michael J. Sanders, David N. Roark
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Patent number: 6029155Abstract: A configurable peripheral management system includes a peripheral management device which comprises a microprocessor for executing peripheral management instructions stored in a persistent memory for performing operations such as polling a peripheral device. The peripheral management device is coupled to a host computer over a serial line, through which new peripheral management instructions can be downloaded for storage in the persistent memory.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1997Date of Patent: February 22, 2000Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.Inventors: Edward R. Bass, Robert L. Davis, Konstantin G. Kodonas, George T. Monroe
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Patent number: 5900512Abstract: An oxidation process for organic compounds employs stabilized bromine chloride solutions as the oxidizing agent. Organic compounds which contain an oxidizable moiety, such as thioanisole and triphenylphosphine, are rapidly converted to sulfoxides and phosphine oxides, respectively, without over-oxidation.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1997Date of Patent: May 4, 1999Assignee: Albemarle CorporationInventors: Hassan Y. Elnagar, Robert L. Davis