Patents by Inventor Thomas E. Wheat

Thomas E. Wheat 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: 11331596
    Abstract: A chromatography system includes a first chromatography column for receiving and separating a flow stream, a plurality of traps configured to trap a plurality of distinct flow segments exiting the first chromatography column during separation of the flow stream, and a second chromatography column operatively associated with the plurality of traps for receiving and separating the distinct flow segments. The system can include at-column dilution at trapping and separating stages thereof. A chromatography method for operating the chromatographic system includes measuring a plurality of time segments corresponding to a plurality of peaks of a fluid sample flowing through the first chromatographic column, and sequentially fluidly coupling the plurality of distinct flow segments with the corresponding plurality of traps during time segments corresponding to the plurality of peaks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Waters Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Amanda B. Dlugasch, Thomas E. Wheat, Daniel Root, Jean-Michel Plankeele, Isabelle Francois, Edward R. Aig
  • Patent number: 11175266
    Abstract: A method of preparing a liquid mixture for use in a liquid chromatography system is provided. The mixture comprises one or more acids, one or more bases, one or more solvents and water, and the method comprises the steps of: calculating pH and/or solvent concentration at a particular time t from a user-determined gradient function; and, based on the values obtained, calculating percent acid, percent base, percent solvent and percent water in the liquid mixture at time t. A liquid chromatography system incorporating such method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Waters Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas E. Wheat, Patricia McConville, John R. Lamoureux, Aparna Chavali
  • Publication number: 20200406165
    Abstract: A chromatography system includes a first chromatography column for receiving and separating a flow stream, a plurality of traps configured to trap a plurality of distinct flow segments exiting the first chromatography column during separation of the flow stream, and a second chromatography column operatively associated with the plurality of traps for receiving and separating the distinct flow segments. The system can include at-column dilution at trapping and separating stages thereof. A chromatography method for operating the chromatographic system includes measuring a plurality of time segments corresponding to a plurality of peaks of a fluid sample flowing through the first chromatographic column, and sequentially fluidly coupling the plurality of distinct flow segments with the corresponding plurality of traps during time segments corresponding to the plurality of peaks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Applicant: Waters Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Amanda B. Dlugasch, Thomas E. Wheat, Daniel Root, Jean-Michel Plankeele, Isabelle Francois, Edward R. Aig
  • Patent number: 10799813
    Abstract: A chromatography system includes a first chromatography column for receiving and separating a flow stream, a plurality of traps configured to trap a plurality of distinct flow segments exiting the first chromatography column during separation of the flow stream, and a second chromatography column operatively associated with the plurality of traps for receiving and separating the distinct flow segments. The system can include at-column dilution at trapping and separating stages thereof. A chromatography method for operating the chromatographic system includes measuring a plurality of time segments corresponding to a plurality of peaks of a fluid sample flowing through the first chromatographic column, and sequentially fluidly coupling the plurality of distinct flow segments with the corresponding plurality of traps during time segments corresponding to the plurality of peaks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Waters Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Amanda B. Dlugasch, Thomas E. Wheat, Daniel Root, Jean-Michel Plankeele, Isabelle Francois, Edward R. Aig
  • Patent number: 10668406
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an enhanced multi-dimensional chromatography system and method using selectable At-Column Dilution to improve compatibility of the interface and transfer between the multiple dimensions. The use of At-Column Dilution (“ACD”) with multi-dimensional chromatography can provide greater retention of the diverted components on subsequent stationary phases, and increase the sensitivity and peak shape of the component(s) separated on subsequent dimensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Waters Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Amanda B. Dlugasch, Thomas E. Wheat, Dan Root, Jean-Michel Plankeele, Isabelle Francois, Edward R. Aig
  • Publication number: 20200166487
    Abstract: A method of preparing a liquid mixture for use in a liquid chromatography system is provided. The mixture comprises one or more acids, one or more bases, one or more solvents and water, and the method comprises the steps of: calculating pH and/or solvent concentration at a particular time t from a user-determined gradient function; and, based on the values obtained, calculating percent acid, percent base, percent solvent and percent water in the liquid mixture at time t. A liquid chromatography system incorporating such method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas E. Wheat, Patricia McConville, John R. Lamoureux, Aparna Chavali
  • Patent number: 10422776
    Abstract: A method of preparing a liquid mixture for use in a liquid chromatography system is provided. The mixture comprises one or more acids, one or more bases, one or more solvents and water, and the method comprises the steps of: calculating pH and/or solvent concentration at a particular time t from a user-determined gradient function; and, based on the values obtained, calculating percent acid, percent base, percent solvent and percent water in the liquid mixture at time t. A liquid chromatography system incorporating such method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Waters Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas E. Wheat, Patricia McConville, John R. Lamoureux, Aparna Chavali
  • Publication number: 20170269041
    Abstract: A method of preparing a liquid mixture for use in a liquid chromatography system is provided. The mixture comprises one or more acids, one or more bases, one or more solvents and water, and the method comprises the steps of: calculating pH and/or solvent concentration at a particular time t from a user-determined gradient function; and, based on the values obtained, calculating percent acid, percent base, percent solvent and percent water in the liquid mixture at time t. A liquid chromatography system incorporating such method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: Waters Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas E. Wheat, Patricia McConville, John R. Lamoureux, Aparna Chavali
  • Publication number: 20170209812
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an enhanced multi-dimensional chromatography system and method using selectable At-Column Dilution to improve compatibility of the interface and transfer between the multiple dimensions. The use of At-Column Dilution (“ACD”) with multi-dimensional chromatography can provide greater retention of the diverted components on subsequent stationary phases, and increase the sensitivity and peak shape of the component(s) separated on subsequent dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Applicant: Waters Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Amanda B. Dlugasch, Thomas E. Wheat, Dan Root, Jean-Michel Plankeele, Isabelle Francois, Edward R. Aig
  • Publication number: 20170209811
    Abstract: A chromatography system includes a first chromatography column for receiving and separating a flow stream, a plurality of traps configured to trap a plurality of distinct flow segments exiting the first chromatography column during separation of the flow stream, and a second chromatography column operatively associated with the plurality of traps for receiving and separating the distinct flow segments. The system can include at-column dilution at trapping and separating stages thereof. A chromatography method for operating the chromatographic system includes measuring a plurality of time segments corresponding to a plurality of peaks of a fluid sample flowing through the first chromatographic column, and sequentially fluidly coupling the plurality of distinct flow segments with the corresponding plurality of traps during time segments corresponding to the plurality of peaks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Amanda B. Dlugasch, Thomas E. Wheat, Daniel Root, Jean-Michel Plankeele, Isabelle Francois, Edward R. Aig
  • Patent number: 9643103
    Abstract: A method of preparing a liquid mixture for use in a liquid chromatography system is provided. The mixture comprises one or more acids, one or more bases, one or more salts, and one or more solvents, and the method comprises the steps of: i) calculating pH and/or salt concentration at a particular time t from a user-determined gradient function; and ii) based on the values obtained in step (i), calculating percent acid, percent base, percent salt and percent solvent in the liquid mixture at time t. A liquid chromatography system incorporating such method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Waters Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Richard W. Andrews, John Heden, Michael Jackson, John Lamoureux, Guo-Zhong Li, Barry Sunray, Thomas E. Wheat
  • Publication number: 20130206666
    Abstract: A method of preparing a liquid mixture for use in a liquid chromatography system is provided. The mixture comprises one or more acids, one or more bases, one or more salts, and one or more solvents, and the method comprises the steps of: i) calculating pH and/or salt concentration at a particular time t from a user-determined gradient function; and ii) based on the values obtained in step (i), calculating percent acid, percent base, percent salt and percent solvent in the liquid mixture at time t. A liquid chromatography system incorporating such method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: WATERS TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Richard W. Andrews, John Heden, Michael Jackson, John Lamoureux, Guo-Zhong Li, Barry Sunray, Thomas E. Wheat
  • Patent number: 7909994
    Abstract: A method and device for increasing the loading capacity of a chromatography column through dilution of a mobile phase at the head of the column. A strong mobile phase is provided for dissolving a sample. A sample is injected into the strong mobile phase, and subsequently diluted with a weak mobile phase. The resulting sample-containing weak mobile phase is passed through a chromatography column for retention and separation of the components of the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Waters Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas E. Wheat, Charles H. Phoebe, Mark K. Baynham, Uwe D. Neue, Raymond P. Fisk, Richard C. Turner
  • Patent number: 7875175
    Abstract: A method and device for increasing the loading capacity of a chromatography column through dilution of a mobile phase at the head of the column. A strong mobile phase is provided for dissolving a sample. A sample is injected into the strong mobile phase, and subsequently diluted with a weak mobile phase. The resulting sample-containing weak mobile phase is passed through a chromatography column for retention and separation of the components of the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Waters Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas E. Wheat, Charles H. Phoebe, Mark K. Baynham, Uwe Dieter Neue, Raymond P. Fisk, Richard C. Turner
  • Publication number: 20100176043
    Abstract: A method and device for increasing the loading capacity of a chromatography column through dilution of a mobile phase at the head of the column. A strong mobile phase is provided for dissolving a sample. A sample is injected into the strong mobile phase, and subsequently diluted with a weak mobile phase. The resulting sample-containing weak mobile phase is passed through a chromatography column for retention and separation of the components of the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: WATERS TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas E. Wheat, Charles H. Phoebe, Mark K. Baynham, Uwe Dieter Neue, Raymond P. Fisk, Richard C. Turner
  • Publication number: 20080264848
    Abstract: A method and device for increasing the loading capacity of a chromatography column through dilution of a mobile phase at the head of the column. A strong mobile phase is provided for dissolving a sample. A sample is injected into the strong mobile phase, and subsequently diluted with a weak mobile phase. The resulting sample-containing weak mobile phase is passed through a chromatography column for retention and separation of the components of the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2004
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: Waters Investments Limited
    Inventors: Thomas E. Wheat, Charles H. Phoebe, Mark K. Baynham, Uwe Dieter Neue, Raymond P. Fisk, Richard C. Turner
  • Patent number: 6790361
    Abstract: A method and device for increasing the loading capacity of a chromatography column through dilution of a mobile phase at the head of the column. A strong mobile phase is provided for dissolving a sample. A sample is injected into the strong mobile phase, and subsequently diluted with a weak mobile phase. The resulting sample-containing weak mobile phase is passed through a chromatography column for retention and separation of the components of the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Waters Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas E. Wheat, Charles H. Phoebe, Mark K. Baynham, Uwe Dieter Neue, Raymond P. Fisk, Richard C. Turner
  • Publication number: 20040035789
    Abstract: A method and device for increasing the loading capacity of a chromatography column through dilution of a mobile phase at the head of the column. A strong mobile phase is provided for dissolving a sample. A sample is injected into the strong mobile phase, and subsequently diluted with a weak mobile phase. The resulting sample-containing weak mobile phase is passed through a chromatography column for retention and separation of the components of the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Applicant: Waters Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas E. Wheat, Charles H. Phoebe, Mark K. Baynham, Uwe Dieter Neue, Raymond P. Fisk, Richard C. Turner
  • Publication number: 20020117447
    Abstract: A method and device for increasing the loading capacity of a chromatography column through dilution of a mobile phase at the head of the column. A strong mobile phase is provided for dissolving a sample. A sample is injected into the strong mobile phase, and subsequently diluted with a weak mobile phase. The resulting sample-containing weak mobile phase is passed through a chromatography column for retention and separation of the components of the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventors: Thomas E. Wheat, Charles H. Phoebe, Mark K. Baynham, Uwe Dieter Neue, Raymond P. Fisk, Richard C. Turner
  • Patent number: 4585587
    Abstract: The novel antigenic linear peptides of this invention comprise peptides of from 4 to 13 amino acids, which are characterized by containing the sequence valine-leucine-aspartic acid-methionine. These compounds correspond with the amino acids 231 to 243, or segments thereof including sequence 239-242 of mouse LDH-C.sub.4. The coupounds have utility in vaccines for reducing the fertility of female mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1986
    Assignee: Northwestern University
    Inventors: Erwin Goldberg, Thomas E. Wheat