Patents by Inventor Robert Zeller

Robert Zeller 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: 9029027
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to an electrochemical cell comprising: (i) a fuel electrode comprising a metal fuel, (ii) a positive electrode, (iii) an ionically conductive medium, and (iv) a dopant; the electrodes being operable in a discharge mode wherein the metal fuel is oxidized at the fuel electrode and the dopant increases the conductivity of the metal fuel oxidation product. In an embodiment, the oxidation product comprises an oxide of the metal fuel which is doped degenerately. In an embodiment, the positive electrode is an air electrode that absorbs gaseous oxygen, wherein during discharge mode, oxygen is reduced at the air electrode. Embodiments of the invention also relate to methods of producing an electrode comprising a metal and a doped metal oxidation product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Fluidic, Inc.
    Inventors: Cody A. Friesen, Robert A. Zeller, Paul B. Johnson, Elise E. Switzer
  • Patent number: 8809526
    Abstract: A method of producing 6-amino-cyclopenta[g]quinazolines, in enantiomerically enriched form, is provided. In particular, the method may be applicable to the synthesis of N—{N-{4-[N-((6S)-2 -hydroxymethyl-4-oxo-3,4,7,8-tetrahydro-6H-cyclo-penta[g]quinazolin-6-yl)-N-(prop-2 -ynyl)amino]benzoyl}-L-?-glutamyl}-D-glutamic acid (ONX-0801).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: ONYX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: James Alan Kerschen, Alexander James Bridges, Sean Mark Dalziel, Olivier Dapremont, Hyunjung Kim, Andrew S. Thompson, James Robert Zeller
  • Publication number: 20140113206
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to an electrochemical cell comprising: (i) a fuel electrode comprising a metal fuel, (ii) a positive electrode, (iii) an ionically conductive medium, and (iv) a dopant; the electrodes being operable in a discharge mode wherein the metal fuel is oxidized at the fuel electrode and the dopant increases the conductivity of the metal fuel oxidation product. In an embodiment, the oxidation product comprises an oxide of the metal fuel which is doped degenerately. In an embodiment, the positive electrode is an air electrode that absorbs gaseous oxygen, wherein during discharge mode, oxygen is reduced at the air electrode. Embodiments of the invention also relate to methods of producing an electrode comprising a metal and a doped metal oxidation product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: FLUIDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Cody A. FRIESEN, Robert A. ZELLER, Paul B. JOHNSON, Elise E. SWITZER
  • Publication number: 20140093630
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising sucralose and 4-amino-5,6-dimethylthieno[2,3-d]pyrimidine-2(1H)-one or salts, solvates, and/or esters thereof and methods of making the compositions by spray drying. The present invention also provides ingestible compositions comprising compositions of the present invention and methods of making such foods. The present invention also includes a process of preparing 2-amino-thiophene derivatives, which are key intermediates for preparing 4-amino-5,6-dimethylthieno[2,3-d]pyrimidine-2(1H)-one.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: SENOMYX, INC.
    Inventors: Rhondi Shigemura, Carolyn Podgurski, Boriruck Kitisin, Maria Suparno, Jennifer Ward, Thitiwan Lebien, Kevin Wirtz, James Robert Zeller
  • Publication number: 20140031387
    Abstract: Methods of preparation and purification of a compound of Formula I, intermediates thereof, a polymorph thereof, and related compounds are disclosed. Formulations and uses thereof in the treatment of LFA-1 mediated diseases are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: SARcode Bioscience Inc.
    Inventors: James Robert Zeller, Sripathy Venkatraman, Elisabeth C. A. Brot, Subashree Iyer, Michael Hall
  • Publication number: 20130345423
    Abstract: A new method for the synthesis of L-Glutamyl-?-D-Glutamic acid and its use in the synthesis of (2R)-((4S)-carboxy-4-(4,N-(((6S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4-oxo-3,4,7,8-tetrahydro-3H-cyclopenta[g]quinazolin-6-yl)-N-(prop-2-ynyl)amino)benzamido)butanamido)pentanedioic acid, 1 are provided. Also provided is an efficient method for the isolation and purification of the trisodium salt of the abovementioned acid, 2, in a form suitable for long term storage and use in a parenteral dosing form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Onyx Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Inventors: James Alan Kershen, Thomas Elliott Jacks, Andrew S. Thompson, Alexander James Bridges, Milind D. Choubal, Sean Mark Dalziel, James Robert Zeller
  • Publication number: 20130211082
    Abstract: A method of producing 6-amino-cyclopenta[g]quinazolines, in enantiomerically enriched form, is provided. In particular, the method may be applicable to the synthesis of N-{N-{4-[N-((6S)-2-hydroxymethyl-4-oxo-3,4,7,8-tetrahydro-6H-cyclo-penta[g]quinazolin-6-yl)-N-(prop-2-ynyl)amino]benzoyl}-L-?-glutamyl}-D-glutamic acid (ONX-0801).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: ONYX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: James Alan Kerschen, Alexander James Bridges, Sean Mark Daizlel, Olivier Dapremont, Hyunjung Kim, Andrew S. Thompson, James Robert Zeller
  • Patent number: 8481207
    Abstract: Provided in one embodiment is an electrochemical cell for generating power, and more particularly to a metal-air electrochemical cell using a low temperature ionic liquid and a liquid metal fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents
    Inventors: Cody A. Friesen, Jose Antonio Bautista Martinez, Robert Zeller
  • Patent number: 8440676
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising sucralose and 4-amino-5,6-dimethylthieno[2,3-d]pyrimidine-2(1H)-one or salts, solvates, and/or esters thereof and methods of making the compositions by spray drying. The present invention also provides ingestible compositions comprising compositions of the present invention and methods of making such foods. The present invention also includes a process of preparing 2-amino-thiophene derivatives, which are key intermediates for preparing 4-amino-5,6-dimethylthieno[2,3-d]pyrimidine-2(1H)-one.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Senomyx, Inc.
    Inventors: Rhondi Shigemura, Carolyn Podgurski, Boriruck Kitisin, Maria Suparno, Jennifer Ward, Thitiwan Lebien, Kevin Wirtz, James Robert Zeller
  • Publication number: 20130092265
    Abstract: A rotary paddle limit switch for determining a limit level of a fill substance, comprising a housing, which serves for accommodating a motor and a drive shaft. The drive shaft serves for rotation of a rotary paddle secured on the drive shaft, wherein the rotary paddle limit switch has a viewing window for optically checking rotational movement of the rotary paddle and/or the drive shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: Endress + Hauser Wetzer GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventors: Marc Stahl, Robert Zeller, Detlef Schuttenberg, Rainer Pöllath, Angelika Heim
  • Patent number: 8327117
    Abstract: A reconfigurable FADEC includes a reconfigurable CPU configured for performing digital computing functions. A reconfigurable MSPD communicates with the CPU and is configured for performing analog I/O functions. A data bus is coupled to the CPU and the MSPD. The data bus is configured for connecting the CPU and the MSPD to an external connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence Mitchell Smilg, James Ernst, Robert Zeller
  • Patent number: 8282809
    Abstract: Various apparatuses and methods for producing ammonia are provided. One embodiment uses a plurality of environments and an electrode configured to be exposed to the plurality of environments. The electrode is configured to receive hydrogen while being exposed to one of the environments, reduce nitrogen while being exposed to another environment, and allow the hydrogen and nitrogen to react with each other to form ammonia. Other embodiments provide for simultaneous hydrogen oxidation and nitrogen reduction at the same electrode, which in turn react for formation of ammonia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents for and on Behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Cody A. Friesen, Joel R. Hayes, Robert A. Zeller
  • Publication number: 20120177584
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising sucralose and 4-amino-5,6-dimethylthieno[2,3-d]pyrimidine-2(1H)-one or salts, solvates, and/or esters thereof and methods of making the compositions by spray drying. The present invention also provides ingestible compositions comprising compositions of the present invention and methods of making such foods. The present invention also includes a process of preparing 2-amino-thiophene derivatives, which are key intermediates for preparing 4-amino-5,6-dimethylthieno[2,3-d]pyrimidine-2(1H)-one.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: SENOMYX, INC.
    Inventors: Rhondi SHIGEMURA, Carolyn Podgurski, Boriruck Kitisin, Maria Suparno, Jennifer Ward, Thitiwan Lebien, Kevin Wirtz, James Robert Zeller
  • Patent number: 8119821
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising sucralose and 4-amino-5,6-dimethylthieno [2,3-d]pyrimidine-2(1H)-one or salts, solvates, and/or esters thereof and methods of making the compositions by spray drying. The present invention also provides ingestible compositions comprising compositions of the present invention and methods of making such foods. The present invention also includes a process of preparing 2-amino-thiophene derivatives, which are key intermediates for preparing 4-amino-5,6-dimethylthieno[2,3-d]pyrimidine-2(1H)-one.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Senomyx, Inc.
    Inventors: Rhondi Shigemura, Carolyn Podgurski, Boriruck Kitisin, Maria Suparno, Jennifer Ward, Thitiwan Lebien, Kevin Wirtz, James Robert Zeller
  • Publication number: 20100057957
    Abstract: A reconfigurable FADEC includes a reconfigurable CPU configured for performing digital computing functions. A reconfigurable MSPD communicates with the CPU and is configured for performing analog I/O functions. A data bus is coupled to the CPU and the MSPD. The data bus is configured for connecting the CPU and the MSPD to an external connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence Mitchell Smilg, James Ernst, Robert Zeller
  • Publication number: 20090292010
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising sucralose and 4-amino-5,6-dimethylthieno[2,3-d]pyrimidine-2(1H)-one or salts, solvates, and/or esters thereof and methods of making the compositions by spray drying. The present invention also provides ingestible compositions comprising compositions of the present invention and methods of making such foods. The present invention also includes a process of preparing 2-amino-thiophene derivatives, which are key intermediates for preparing 4-amino-5,6-dimethylthieno[2,3-d]pyrimidine-2(1H)-one.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventors: Rhondi Shigemura, Carolyn Podgurski, Boriruck Kitisin, Maria Suparno, Jennifer Ward, Thitiwan Lebien, Kevin Wirtz, James Robert Zeller
  • Patent number: 7534287
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to porous composite materials comprised of a porous base material and a powdered nanoparticle material. The porous base material has the powdered nanoparticle material penetrating a portion of the porous base material; the powdered nanoparticle material within the porous base material may be sintered or interbonded by interfusion to form a porous sintered nanoparticle material within the pores and or on the surfaces of the porous base material. Preferably this porous composite material comprises nanometer sized pores throughout the sintered nanoparticle material. The present invention is also directed to methods of making such composite materials and using them for high surface area catalysts, sensors, in packed bed contaminant removal devices, and as contamination removal membranes for fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Entegris, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Zeller, Christopher Vroman
  • Patent number: 7430930
    Abstract: A sampler for taking a defined amount of sample of a fluid medium from a sample-taking site, with a tubular line, which can be brought into contact with the fluid medium at the sample-taking site, for conducting the fluid medium into at least one sample storing receptacle, with a pump. The pump moves the medium via the tubular line into the sample storing receptacle. A sequence control activates the pump, such that it dispenses the defined amount of sample into the sample storing receptacle. The pump is a rotary piston pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Endress + Hauser Wetzer GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventors: Robert Zeller, Peter Dietrich
  • Publication number: 20080149571
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to porous composite materials comprised of a porous base material and a powdered nanoparticle material. The porous base material has the powdered nanoparticle material penetrating a portion of the porous base material; the powdered nanoparticle material within the porous base material may be sintered or interbonded by interfusion to form a porous sintered nanoparticle material within the pores and or on the surfaces of the porous base material. Preferably this porous composite material comprises nanometer sized pores throughout the sintered nanoparticle material. The present invention is also directed to methods of making such composite materials and using them for high surface area catalysts, sensors, in packed bed contaminant removal devices, and as contamination removal membranes for fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Robert Zeller, Christopher Vroman
  • Patent number: 7328626
    Abstract: The apparatus comprises a displacement pump with at least one flow vessel, with a pump drive, and with a support means for holding the flow vessel. Furthermore, the apparatus comprises a measuring arrangement responsive to the displacement motions performed by the flow vessel, wherein the displacement motions are picked up by a pressure sensor diposed at the flow vessel or by a strain sensor disposed at the support means. The measuring arrangement serves to sense an actual displacement motion of the flow vessel robustly and reliably, and to deliver a measurement signal representative of this motion. The signal is particularly suited for generating a flow rate estimate representative of the instantaneous volume flow rate and/or for generating a status signal signaling a current operational status. Further, a method is disclosed which supplies information serving to monitor such an apparatus. The apparatus is suitable for using in a sampler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Endress + Hauser Wetzer GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventors: Johann Beller, Robert Zeller