Patents by Inventor Scott Spear

Scott Spear 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).

  • Multi-functional ionic liquid compositions for overcoming polymorphism and imparting improved properties for active pharmaceutical, biological, nutritional, and energetic ingredients
    Publication number: 20070093462
    Abstract: Disclosed are ionic liquids and methods of preparing ionic liquid compositions of active pharmaceutical, biological, nutritional, and energetic ingredients. Also disclosed are methods of using the compositions described herein to overcome polymorphism, overcome solubility and delivery problems, to control release rates, add functionality, enhance efficacy (synergy), and improve ease of use and manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventors: Robin Rogers, Daniel Daly, Richard Swatloski, Whitney Hough, James Davis, Marcin Smiglak, Juliusz Pernak, Scott Spear
  • Ionic liquid reconstituted cellulose composites as solid support matrices
    Publication number: 20070006774
    Abstract: Disclosed are composites comprising regenerated cellulose, a first active substance, a second active substance, and a linker. Methods for preparing the composites that involve the use of ionic liquids are also disclosed. Articles prepared from the disclosed composites and further disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2006
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventors: Robin Rogers, Daniel Daly, Megan Turner, Scott Spear, John Holbrey
  • Vacuum boost device
    Patent number: 5746583
    Abstract: A vacuum boost device is connected in line with a vacuum suction line. The boost device includes a housing connected in said vacuum line and an inlet through which air of a liquid is directed to enter into the vacuum stream to assist in the vacuum and to break debris drawn through the boost device into smaller particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Inventor: Scott Spear