Patents by Inventor Steven S. Carroll
Steven S. Carroll 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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Patent number: 11092347Abstract: Multiple-zone chilled beam air conditioning systems for cooling multiple-zone spaces, methods of controlling chilled beams in multi-zone air conditioning systems, and chilled-beam modules for controlling zones of a chilled-beam heating and air conditioning system. Embodiments include a pump serving each zone that both recirculates water within the module and chilled beam and circulates water in and out of a chilled water distribution system through one or more valves to control the temperature of the water delivered to the chilled beams. Different embodiments adjust the temperature of the beam to avoid condensation, change pump speed to save energy or increase capacity, provide heating as well as cooling, use check valves to reduce the number of control valves required, can be used in two- or four-pipe systems, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2018Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: SEMCO LLCInventors: John C. Fischer, Kirk T. Mescher, Richard K. Mitchell, Stephen P. Glen, Steven S. Carroll
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Publication number: 20180372345Abstract: Multiple-zone chilled beam air conditioning systems for cooling multiple-zone spaces, methods of controlling chilled beams in multi-zone air conditioning systems, and chilled-beam modules for controlling zones of a chilled-beam heating and air conditioning system. Embodiments include a pump serving each zone that both recirculates water within the module and chilled beam and circulates water in and out of a chilled water distribution system through one or more valves to control the temperature of the wafer delivered to the chilled beams. Different embodiments adjust the temperature of the beam to avoid condensation, change pump speed to save energy or increase capacity, provide heating as well as cooling, use check valves to reduce the number of control valves required, can be used in two- or four-pipe systems, or a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: John C. Fischer, Kirk T. Mescher, Richard K. Mitchell, Stephen P. Glen, Steven S. Carroll
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Patent number: 10060638Abstract: Multiple-zone chilled beam air conditioning systems for cooling multiple-zone spaces, methods of controlling chilled beams in multi-zone air conditioning systems, and chilled-beam pump modules for controlling zones of a chilled-beam heating and air conditioning system. Embodiments include a pump serving each zone that both recirculates water within the module and chilled beam and circulates water in and out of a chilled water distribution system through one or more valves to control the temperature of the water delivered to the chilled beams. Different embodiments adjust the temperature of the beam to avoid condensation, change pump speed to save energy or increase capacity, provide heating as well as cooling, use check valves to reduce the number of control valves required, can be used in two- or four-pipe systems, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2017Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: SEMCO LLCInventors: John C. Fischer, Kirk T. Mescher, Richard K. Mitchell, Stephen P. Glen, Steven S. Carroll
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Publication number: 20170205088Abstract: Chilled-beam zone pump modules for controlling zones of a chilled-beam heating and air conditioning system, multiple-zone chilled beam air conditioning systems for cooling multiple-zone spaces, and methods of controlling chilled beams in multi-zone air conditioning systems. Embodiments include a pump serving each zone that both recirculates water within the module and chilled beam and circulates water in and out of a chilled or warm water distribution system through valves to control temperature. Different embodiments provide heating as well as cooling, use check valves to reduce the number of control valves required, adjust the temperature of the beam to avoid condensation, change pump speed to save energy or increase capacity, can be used in two- or four-pipe systems, allow for lower installation cost, provide better performance or control, improve reliability, overcome barriers to the use of chilled beams, or a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2017Publication date: July 20, 2017Inventors: John C. Fischer, Kirk T. Mescher, Richard K. Mitchell, Stephen P. Glen, Steven S. Carroll
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Publication number: 20170183373Abstract: The present invention provides nucleoside compounds and certain derivatives thereof which are inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral polymerase. These compounds are inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral replication and are useful for the treatment of RNA-dependent RNA viral infection. They are particularly useful as inhibitors of hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5B polymerase, as inhibitors of HCV replication, and/or for the treatment of hepatitis C infection. The invention also describes pharmaceutical compositions containing such nucleoside compounds alone or in combination with other agents active against RNA-dependent RNA viral infection, in particular HCV infection. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA viral replication, and/or treating RNA-dependent RNA viral infection with the nucleoside compounds of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: June 29, 2017Applicants: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP., IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: Balkrishen Bhat, Anne B. Eldrup, Thazha P. Prakash, Phillip Dan Cook, David B. Olsen, Steven S. Carroll, Malcolm MacCoss
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Patent number: 9625222Abstract: Chilled-beam zone pump modules for controlling zones of a chilled-beam heating and air conditioning system, multiple-zone chilled beam air conditioning systems for cooling multiple-zone spaces, and methods of controlling chilled beams in multi-zone air conditioning systems. Embodiments include a pump serving each zone that both recirculates water within the module and chilled beam and circulates water in and out of a chilled or warm water distribution system through valves to control the temperature of the water delivered to the chilled beams. Different embodiments provide heating as well as cooling, use check valves to reduce the number of control valves required, adjust the temperature of the beam to avoid condensation, change pump speed to save energy or increase capacity, can be used in two- or four-pipe systems, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2013Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: SEMCO LLCInventors: John C. Fischer, Kirk T. Mescher, Richard K. Mitchell, Stephen P. Glen, Steven S. Carroll
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Publication number: 20140328799Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions comprising inhibitors of hepatitis C virus (HCV) protease and one or more additional therapeutically effective agents. Uses of such compositions as HCV inhibitors and methods of treating infection by HCV by administration of such compositions are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2012Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Steven S. Carroll, John A. McCauley, David B. Olsen, Vincenzo Summa, Michael Rowley, Mark W. Stahlhut, Daria Hazuda
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Patent number: 7202224Abstract: The present invention provides nucleoside compounds and certain derivatives thereof which are inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral polymerase. These compounds are inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral replication and are useful for the treatment of RNA-dependent RNA viral infection. They are particularly useful as inhibitors of hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5B polymerase, as inhibitors of HCV replication, and/or for the treatment of hepatitis C infection. The invention also describes pharmaceutical compositions containing such nucleoside compounds alone or in combination with other agents active against RNA-dependent RNA viral infection, in particular HCV infection. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA viral replication, and/or treating RNA-dependent RNA viral infection with the nucleoside compounds of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2006Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignees: Merck & Co., Inc., ISIS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Anne B. Eldrup, Marija Prhavc, Phillip Dan Cook, Steven S. Carroll, David B. Olsen
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Patent number: 7125855Abstract: The present invention provides nucleoside compounds and certain derivatives thereof which are inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral polymerase. These compounds are inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral replication and are useful for the treatment of RNA-dependent RNA viral infection. They are particularly useful as inhibitors of hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5B polymerase, as inhibitors of HCV replication, and/or for the treatment of hepatitis C infection. The invention also describes pharmaceutical compositions containing such nucleoside compounds alone or in combination with other agents active against RNA-dependent RNA viral infection, in particular HCV infection. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA viral replication, and/or treating RNA-dependent RNA viral infection with the nucleoside compounds of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2003Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.Inventors: Balkrishen Bhat, Neelima Bhat, Anne B. Eldrup, Thazha P. Prakash, Marija Prhavc, Quanlai Song, Phillip Dan Cook, Steven S. Carroll, Malcolm Maccoss, David B. Olsen
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Patent number: 7105499Abstract: The present invention provides nucleoside derivatives which are inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral polymerase. These compounds are inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral replication and are useful for the treatment of RNA-dependent RNA viral infection. They are particularly useful as inhibitors of hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5B polymerase, as inhibitors of HCV replication, and/or for the treatment of hepatitis C infection. The invention also describes pharmaceutical compositions containing such nucleoside derivatives alone or in combination with other agents active against RNA-dependent RNA viral infection, in particular HCV infection. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA viral replication, and/or treating RNA-dependent RNA viral infection with the nucleoside derivatives of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2002Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignees: Merck & Co., Inc., Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Steven S. Carroll, David B. Olsen, Malcolm MacCoss, Balkrishen Bhat, Phillip Dan Cook, Anne B. Eldrup, Thazha P. Prakash
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Publication number: 20040259934Abstract: Infection by a Coronaviridae virus (e.g., a coronavirus) and/or illness due to a Coronaviridae virus are treated or protected against by administration of a therapeutically or prophylactically effective amount of certain nucleoside compounds and derivatives thereof, either alone or in a composition comprising the nucleoside compound or its derivative and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In addition, replication of a Coronaviridae virus is inhibited by administration of the nucleoside compounds and derivatives thereof, either alone or in pharmaceutical compositions. The nucleosides are particularly suitable for use in treating or prophylaxis of an infection by the SARS virus and/or in treating or prophylaxis of SARS, and for use in inhibiting replication of the SARS virus. The nucleoside compounds and derivatives can optionally be administered in combination with other agents active against the Coronaviridae virus and/or an illness due to the virus.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2004Publication date: December 23, 2004Inventors: David B. Olsen, Joanne E. Tomassini, Shi-Shan Mao, Steven S. Carroll
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Publication number: 20040229840Abstract: The present invention provides nucleoside compounds and certain derivatives thereof which are inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral polymerase. These compounds are inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral replication and are useful for the treatment of RNA-dependent RNA viral infection. They are particularly useful as inhibitors of hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5B polymerase, as inhibitors of HCV replication, and/or for the treatment of hepatitis C infection. The invention also describes pharmaceutical compositions containing such nucleoside compounds alone or in combination with other agents active against RNA-dependent RNA viral infection, in particular HCV infection. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA viral replication, and/or treating RNA-dependent RNA viral infection with the nucleoside compounds of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2003Publication date: November 18, 2004Inventors: Balkrishen Bhat, Anne B. Eldrup, Steven S. Carroll, David B. Olsen, Daniel R. McMasters, Malcolm MacCoss, Jie Xia
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Patent number: 6777395Abstract: The present invention provides nucleoside compounds and certain derivatives thereof which are inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral polymerase. These compounds are inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral replication and are useful for the treatment of RNA-dependent RNA viral infection. They are particularly useful as inhibitors of hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5B polymerase, as inhibitors of HCV replication, and/or for the treatment of hepatitis C infection. The invention also describes pharmaceutical compositions containing such nucleoside compounds alone or in combination with other agents active against RNA-dependent RNA viral infection, in particular HCV infection. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA viral replication, and/or treating RNA-dependent RNA viral infection with the nucleoside compounds of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2002Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Assignees: Merck & Co., Inc., Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Balkrishen Bhat, Neelima Bhat, Anne B. Eldrup, Thazha P. Prakash, Marija Prhavc, Quanlai Song, Phillip Dan Cook, Steven S. Carroll, Malcolm Maccoss, David B. Olsen
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Publication number: 20040110717Abstract: The present invention provides nucleoside derivatives which are inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral polymerase. These compounds are inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral replication and are useful for the treatment of RNA-dependent RNA viral infection. They are particularly useful as inhibitors of hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5B polymerase, as inhibitors of HCV replication, and/or for the treatment of hepatitis C infection. The invention also describes pharmaceutical compositions containing such nucleoside derivatives alone or in combination with other agents active against RNA-dependent RNA viral infection, in particular HCV infection. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA viral replication, and/or treating RNA-dependent RNA viral infection with the nucleoside derivatives of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2004Publication date: June 10, 2004Inventors: Steven S. Carroll, Robert L. LaFemina, Dawn L. Hall, Amy L. Himmelberger, Lawrence C. Kuo, David B. Olsen, Carrie A. Rutkowski, Joanne E. Tomassini, Malcolm MacCoss, Haoyun An, Balkrishen Bhat, Neelima Bhat, Phillip Dan Cook, Anne B. Eldrup, Thazha P. Prakash, Marija Prhavc, Charles J. Guinosso
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Publication number: 20040067901Abstract: The present invention provides nucleoside compounds and certain derivatives thereof which are inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral polymerase. These compounds are inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral replication and are useful for the treatment of RNA-dependent RNA viral infection. They are particularly useful as inhibitors of hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5B polymerase, as inhibitors of HCV replication, and/or for the treatment of hepatitis C infection. The invention also describes pharmaceutical compositions containing such nucleoside compounds alone or in combination with other agents active against RNA-dependent RNA viral infection, in particular HCV infection. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA viral replication, and/or treating RNA-dependent RNA viral infection with the nucleoside compounds of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2003Publication date: April 8, 2004Inventors: Balkrishen Bhat, Neelima Bhat, Anne B. Eldrup, Thazha P. Prakash, Marija Prhavc, Quanlai Song, Phillip Dan Cook, Steven S. Carroll, Malcolm Maccoss, David B. Olsen
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Publication number: 20020147160Abstract: The present invention provides nucleoside compounds and certain derivatives thereof which are inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral polymerase. These compounds are inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral replication and are useful for the treatment of RNA-dependent RNA viral infection. They are particularly useful as inhibitors of hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5B polymerase, as inhibitors of HCV replication, and/or for the treatment of hepatitis C infection. The invention also describes pharmaceutical compositions containing such nucleoside compounds alone or in combination with other agents active against RNA-dependent RNA viral infection, in particular HCV infection. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA viral replication, and/or treating RNA-dependent RNA viral infection with the nucleoside compounds of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2002Publication date: October 10, 2002Inventors: Balkrishen Bhat, Neelima Bhat, Anne B. Eldrup, Thazha P. Prakash, Marija Prhavc, Quanlai Song, Phillip Dan Cook, Steven S. Carroll, Malcolm Maccoss, David B. Olsen
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Patent number: 5947370Abstract: A system for monitoring and controlling the state of a thermal process. The system applies a modulated heat input to a liquid in a vessel and a thermal response measured at the bottom of the vessel provides information for real time processing of thermal properties of the liquid as it is being heated. Detection and control of an unknown boiling point enables a steady simmer or boiling condition in the liquid to be maintained.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 1998Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Assignee: Arthur D. Little, Inc.Inventors: Mehmet Rona, Douglas J. Ely, William E. Morgan, Steven S. Carroll, deceased
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Patent number: 5747998Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting anomalies in ferrous pipe structures is presented. An electrical current is passed through the ferrous pipe structure so as to create a magnetic field in the pipe. A sensor having one or more sensor shoe members is placed in the interior of a ferrous pipe structure to be inspected. Each sensor shoe member has one or more magnetometer elements for detecting the magnetic fields in the region of the ferrous pipe structure adjacent to which the sensor shoe member is placed.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 1995Date of Patent: May 5, 1998Assignee: Gas Research InstituteInventors: J. Thomas Fowler, Steven S. Carroll
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Patent number: 5537035Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting anomalies in ferrous pipe structures is presented. A sensor having one or more sensor shoe members is placed in the interior of a ferrous pipe structure to be inspected. Each sensor shoe member has one or more magnetic field generating apparatus, with a three-axis fluxgate magnetometer for detecting magnetic fields in the region of the ferrous pipe structure adjacent to which the sensor shoe member is placed. Any magnetic fields in the pipe structure, whether imposed externally, or remnant, which are detected, are sensed and resolved into components in three mutually orthogonal directions for enhanced accuracy.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1994Date of Patent: July 16, 1996Assignee: Gas Research InstituteInventors: J. Thomas Fowler, Steven S. Carroll
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Patent number: 5479100Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting anomalies in ferrous pipe structures is presented. An electrical current is passed through the ferrous pipe structure so as to create a magnetic field in the pipe. A sensor having one or more sensor shoe members is placed in the interior of a ferrous pipe structure to be inspected. Each sensor shoe member has one or more magnetometer elements for detecting the magnetic fields in the region of the ferrous pipe structure adjacent to which the sensor shoe member is placed.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1994Date of Patent: December 26, 1995Assignee: Gas Research InstituteInventors: J. Thomas Fowler, Steven S. Carroll