John R Kerr

US Patent:

6716596, Apr 6, 2004

Filed:

Mar 12, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/805726

Inventors:

Richard H. Fish - Berkeley CA
John B. Kerr - Oakland CA
Christine H. Lo - Solana Beach CA

Assignee:

The Regents of the University of California - Oakland CA

International Classification:

C12Q 126

US Classification:

435 25, 435 26

Abstract:

Novel agents acting as co-factors for replacement of NAD(P) /NAD(P)H co-enzyme systems in enzymatic oxido-reductive reactions. Agents mimicking the action of NAD(P) /NAD(P)H system in enzymatic oxidation/reduction of substrates into reduced or oxidized products. A method for selection and preparation of the mimicking agents for replacement of NAD(P) /NAD(P)H system and a device comprising co-factors for replacement of NAD(P) /NAD(P)H system.

US Patent:

6956083, Oct 18, 2005

Filed:

May 31, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/160495

Inventors:

John Borland Kerr - Oakland CA, US
Shanger Wang - Fairfield CA, US
Yong Bong Han - Berkeley CA, US
Gao Liu - Oakland CA, US
Jun Hou - Painted Post NY, US
Steven Edward Sloop - Berkeley CA, US

Assignee:

The Regents of the University of California - Oakland CA

International Classification:

C08L063/08
C08F255/06
C08F283/10
C08F285/00

US Classification:

525 69, 525 83, 525118, 525258, 525259, 5253299

Abstract:

Single ion conductors comprising polymer electrolytes prepared by grafting a salt compound onto a comb-branch polymer or dendrimer are disclosed having superior properties.

US Patent:

7101643, Sep 5, 2006

Filed:

May 31, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/160604

Inventors:

John Borland Kerr - Oakland CA, US
Shanger Wang - Fairfield CA, US
Jun Hou - Painted Post NY, US
Steven Edward Sloop - Berkeley CA, US
Yong Bong Han - Berkeley CA, US
Gao Liu - Oakland CA, US

Assignee:

The Regents of the University of California - Oakland CA

International Classification:

H01M 6/18
C08G 77/12
C08L 83/04

US Classification:

429313, 429317, 429306, 528 31, 524861, 5253265

Abstract:

New polymer electrolytes were prepared by in situ cross-linking of allyl functional polymers based on hydrosilation reaction using a multifunctional silane cross-linker and an organoplatinum catalyst. The new cross-linked electrolytes are insoluble in organic solvent and show much better mechanical strength. In addition, the processability of the polymer electrolyte is maintained since the casting is finished well before the gel formation.

US Patent:

7902299, Mar 8, 2011

Filed:

Sep 19, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/230709

Inventors:

John Borland Kerr - Oakland CA, US
Shanger Wang - Fairfield CA, US
Jun Hou - Painted Post NY, US
Steven Edward Sloop - Berkeley CA, US
Yong Bong Han - Berkeley CA, US
Gao Liu - Oakland CA, US

Assignee:

The Regents of the University of California - Berkeley CA

International Classification:

C08F 297/02

US Classification:

525242, 525 69, 525 83, 525118, 525258, 5253299, 525259

Abstract:

Single ion conductors comprising polymer electrolytes prepared by grafting a salt compound onto a comb-branch polymer or dendrimer are disclosed having superior properties.

US Patent:

7960037, Jun 14, 2011

Filed:

Dec 2, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/293681

Inventors:

Gao Liu - Oakland CA, US
Stephen Johnson - Richmond CA, US
John B. Kerr - Oakland CA, US
Andrew M. Minor - El Cerrito CA, US
Samuel S. Mao - Castro Valley CA, US

Assignee:

The Regents of the University of California - Oakland CA

International Classification:

H01L 51/54

US Classification:

428690, 428917, 313504, 313506, 25230116, 257 40, 257103, 257E5104

Abstract:

A thin film device and compound having an anode, a cathode, and at least one light emitting layer between the anode and cathode, the at least one light emitting layer having at least one carbon nanotube and a conductive polymer.

US Patent:

20040235084, Nov 25, 2004

Filed:

Dec 6, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/729627

Inventors:

Richard Fish - Berkeley CA, US
John Kerr - Oakland CA, US
H. Lo - Solana Beach CA, US

International Classification:

C12Q001/26
C07H019/048
C07D213/28

US Classification:

435/025000, 536/028100, 546/339000

Abstract:

Novel agents acting as co-factors for replacement of NAD(P)/NAD(P)H co-enzyme systems in enzymatic oxido-reductive reactions. Agents mimicking the action of NAD(P)/NAD(P)H system in enzymatic oxidation/reduction of substrates into reduced or oxidized products. A method for selection and preparation of the mimicking agents for replacement of NAD(P)/NAD(P)H system and a device comprising co-factors for replacement of NAD(P)/NAD(P)H system.

US Patent:

20100059388, Mar 11, 2010

Filed:

May 4, 2007

Appl. No.:

12/297920

Inventors:

Robert Lewis Clarke - Orinda CA, US
John Kerr - Alameda CA, US
Vinoid Nair - Concord CA, US

Assignee:

AIC NEVADA, INC. - Alameda CA

International Classification:

C25B 1/02
C25C 1/00
C25C 1/06
C25C 1/12
C25C 1/10

US Classification:

205343, 205560, 205587, 205586, 205573

Abstract:

Carbonaceous feedstock is at least partially oxidized using a concentrated metal ion solution that is regenerated in an electrochemical hydrogen gas producing process. The at least partially oxidized feedstock and/or hydrogen are then advantageously used as an energy carrier in a downstream process.

US Patent:

50172743, May 21, 1991

Filed:

Jul 20, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/383381

Inventors:

John B. Kerr - Oakland CA
Emory S. De Castro - Emeryville CA
Bruce Zenner - Hercules CA

Assignee:

Aquanautics Corporation - Alameda CA

International Classification:

C25B 102

US Classification:

204129

Abstract:

Oxygen is extracted from a fluid mixture feedstock by circulating a carrier fluid from an oxygen loading station to an electrochemical cell. The carrier fluid includes a carrier compound capable of reversibly binding oxygen, with oxygen binding dependent on the oxidation state of the compound. Oxygen bound to the carrier compound in a first oxidation state is released as the oxidation state is altered at the first electrode of the electrochemical cell. The carrier compound is then returned to the first oxidation state at the second electrode at the electrochemical cell. The loading station typically comprises an oxygen-permeable membrane which prevents bulk mixing of the fluid mixture and the carrier fluid. By providing an electrocatalyst capable of rapid electron transfer and having an electropotential less than that of the carrier compound, without binding or otherwise interfering with the carrier compound, low energy electron transfer between the carrier compounds and the electrodes of the electrochemical cell is achieved.