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Hamden, CT, United States of America

William J Knowles

This inventor holds 13 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Molecular Diagnostics, Inc., Miles Inc., Bayer Corporation. Active years: 1987-1999.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: William J Knowles. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/william-j-knowles

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 13

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.7

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 330(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Hamden, CT (US) (1987 - 1989)
  • Guilford, CT (US) (1992)
  • Madison, CT (US) (1992 - 1999)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal8 out of 29 
 
Molecular Diagnostics, Inc.
 patents
silverMedal3 out of 540 
 
Miles Inc.
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 1,013 
 
Bayer Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 1987-1999

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13 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 5972680 - Glucose transporter vesicle aminopeptidase (1999-10-26),
2. 5968764 - Glucose transporter vesicle aminopeptidase (1999-10-19),
3. 5225354 - Monoclonal antibodies specific for human glycoalbumin (1993-07-06),
4. 5200318 - Diagnosis of IDDM with a panel of immunoreagents (1993-04-06),
5. 5173422 - Monoclonal antibodies specific for human glycoalbumin (1992-12-22),
6. 5166053 - Specimen adequacy control for chlamydia assays (1992-11-24),
7. 4808520 - Labelling of oligonucleotides (1989-02-28),
8. 4777129 - Nucleic acid probe detectable by specific nucleic acid binding protein (1988-10-11),
9. 4748111 - Nucleic acid-protein conjugate used in immunoassay (1988-05-31),
10. 4727036 - Antibodies for use in determining hemoglobin A.sub.1c (1988-02-23),
11. 4724202 - Use of non-hybridizable nucleic acids for the detection of nucleic acid (1988-02-09),
12. 4658022 - Binding of antibody reagents to denatured protein analytes (1987-04-14),
13. 4647654 - Peptides useful in preparing hemoglobin A.sub.1c immunogens (1987-03-03),

Title: The Legacy of William J. Knowles, the Pioneering Chemist

Introduction: William J. Knowles, a distinguished chemist born in 1917 in Massachusetts, made groundbreaking contributions to the field of asymmetric synthesis, revolutionizing the pharmaceutical industry.

Latest Patents: Knowles held several patents related to his innovative work in asymmetric hydrogenation, including US Patent 3,484,403 for his method of producing optically active compounds.

Career Highlights: Knowles' illustrious career included working at Monsanto Company, where he conducted his seminal research on chirally catalyzed hydrogenation reactions, leading to the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2001.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Knowles collaborated with eminent scientists such as Ryōji Noyori and K. Barry Sharpless, further advancing the field of asymmetric synthesis and inspiring future generations of chemists.

Conclusion: William J. Knowles will be remembered as a trailblazing inventor whose innovative research in asymmetric synthesis had a profound impact on the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the scientific community.

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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