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Clark, NJ, United States of America

Thomas J Blacklock

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents and 7 published patent applications, plus 1 CIPO patent and 1 EPO patent, primarily in Chiral Catalysis. Top assignees: Merck + Co., Inc., Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Johnson Matthey Inc.. Active years: 1985-2023.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Thomas J Blacklock. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/thomas-j-blacklock

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 17 

% Patents Active = 100.0



Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.9

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 139(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Clark, NJ (US) (1985 - 2014)
  • East Hanover, NJ (US) (2016 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal10 out of 4,770 
 
Merck + Co., Inc.
 patents
silverMedal3 out of 19 
 
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 269 
 
Johnson Matthey Inc.
 patents
4. 1 out of 854 
 
Johnson Matthey Public Limited Company
 patents
5. 1 out of 3,978 
 
Novartis Ag
 patents

Years Active: 1985-2023

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Areas of Expertise:
Chiral Catalysts
Enantioselective Synthesis
Solid Form Compounds
Sodium Cations
Ketone Reduction
Polypeptide Preparation
Arylation Process
1,1-Dioxo-Cephems
Thien-2-Ylthio Compounds
Valine Compounds
Racemization Process
Boron Catalysts
17 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 11642329 - Amorphous solid form of compounds containing S—N-valeryl-N- {[2'-( 1 H-tetrazole-5-yl)-biphenyl-4-yl]-methyl}-valine and (2R,4S)-5-biphenyl-4-yl-4-(3-carboxy-propionylamino)-2-methyl-pentanoic acid ethyl ester moieties and sodium cations (2023-05-09),
2. 11096918 - Amorphous solid form of compounds containing S—N-valeryl-N-{[2'-(1H-tetrazole-5-yl)-biphenyl-4-yl]-methyl}-valine and (2R,4S)-5-biphenyl-4-yl-4-(3-carboxy-propionylamino)-2-methyl-pentanoic acid ethyl ester moieties and sodium cations (2021-08-24),
3. 9388134 - Compounds containing S-N-valeryl-N-{[2'-(1H-tetrazole-5-yl)-biphenyl-4-yl]-methyl)-valine and (2R,4S)-5-biphenyl-4-yl-4-(3-carboxy-propionylamino)-2-methyl-pentanoic acid ethyl ester moieties and cations (2016-07-12),
4. 8877938 - Compounds containing S-N-valeryl-N-{[2'-(1H-tetrazole-5-yl)-biphenyl-4-yl]-methyl}-valine and (2R,4S)-5-biphenyl-4-yl-4-(3-carboxy-propionylamino)-2-methyl-pentanoic acid ethyl ester moieties and cations (2014-11-04),
5. 5801281 - Process for preparing 1,1'- (1,4- phenylenebis (methlene)-Bis (1998-09-01),
6. 5756728 - Process for preparing (1998-05-26),
7. 5688968 - Enantioselective synthesis of (1997-11-18),
8. 5612478 - Process for preparing (1997-03-18),
9. 5264585 - Chiral catalysts for reduction of ketones and process for their (1993-11-23),
10. 5189177 - Chiral boron catalysts for reduction of ketones and process for their (1993-02-23),
11. 5157129 - Enantiospecific synthesis of (1992-10-20),
12. 5039802 - Arylation process for preparation of chiral catalysts for ketone (1991-08-13),
13. 5011942 - Process for racemizing an enantiomer of (1991-04-30),
14. 4992541 - Process for the preparation of 1,1-dioxo-7-substituted cephems (1991-02-12),
15. 4968815 - Synthesis of (S)-3-(thien-2-ylthio)butyric acid analogs (1990-11-06),

Title: The Innovations of Thomas J Blacklock

Introduction

Thomas J Blacklock is a notable inventor based in Clark, NJ (US). He holds an impressive portfolio of 13 patents, showcasing his contributions to the field of chemical processes. His work primarily focuses on the preparation of complex chemical compounds, demonstrating his expertise and innovative approach.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a process for preparing 1,1'- (1,4-phenylenebis(methylene)-bis-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane. This improved process involves the selective functionalization of an acyclic tetraamine, followed by dimerization and hydrolyzation/tosylation to obtain a 1,4-phenylenebis-methylene bridged hexatosyl acyclic precursor. The process continues with the cyclization of this precursor to yield a hexatosyl cyclam dimer, and concludes with the detosylation of the cyclam dimer, followed by basification to achieve the desired compound.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Thomas has worked with prominent companies such as Merck & Company, Inc. and Johnson Matthey Inc. His experience in these organizations has significantly contributed to his development as an inventor and has allowed him to refine his innovative processes.

Collaborations

Thomas has collaborated with notable coworkers, including David J Mathre and Paul Sohar. These partnerships have likely enriched his work and expanded the scope of his inventions.

Conclusion

Thomas J Blacklock's contributions to the field of chemical processes through his patents and collaborations highlight his innovative spirit and dedication to advancing technology. His work continues to influence the industry and inspire future inventors.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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