公开(公告)号：CA2306807A1

公开(公告)日：2000-02-24

申请号：CA2306807

申请日：1999-08-12

Applicant: SYMYX TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： MCFARLAND ERIC ,  VAN BEEK JOHANNES A M ,  VAN ERDEN LYNN ,  HAJDUK DAMIAN A ,  DALES G CAMERON ,  MATSIEV LEONID ,  NIELSEN RALPH B ,  MANSKY PAUL ,  TURNER HOWARD ,  WANG PEI

IPC: B01J19/18 ,  B01F13/06 ,  B01F13/08 ,  B01F15/00 ,  B01J19/00 ,  B01J19/26 ,  B01L3/00 ,  B01L7/00 ,  C40B40/14 ,  C40B40/18 ,  F28F27/00 ,  G01K13/00 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G01N35/10 ,  G05B23/02 ,  G05D21/00

Abstract: Devices and methods for controlling and monitoring the progress and properties of multiple reactions are disclosed. The method and apparatus are especially useful for synthesizing, screening, and characterizing combinatorial libraries, but also offer significant advantages over conventional experimental reactors as well. The apparatus generally includes multiple vessels for containing reaction mixtures, and systems for controlling the stirring rate and temperature of individual reaction mixtures or groups of reaction mixtures. In addition, the apparatus may include provisions for independently controlling pressure in each vessel, and a system for injecting liquids into the vessels at a pressure different than ambient pressure. In situ monitoring of individual reaction mixtures provides feedback for process controllers, and also provides data for determining reaction rates, product yields, and various properties of the reaction products, including viscosity and molecular weight. Computer-based methods are disclosed for process monitoring and control, and for data display and analysis.

公开(公告)号：AU4662097A

公开(公告)日：1998-04-24

申请号：AU4662097

申请日：1997-09-30

Applicant: SYMYX TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： MCFARLAND ERIC ,  DANIELSON EARL ,  DEVENNEY MARTIN ,  WARREN CHRISTOPHER J

IPC: B01J19/00 ,  B01L3/00 ,  B01L3/02 ,  C25D5/02 ,  C40B30/08 ,  C40B40/14 ,  C40B40/18 ,  C40B50/14 ,  C40B60/14 ,  H01F41/34 ,  C25D17/00

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for the preparation of a substrate having an array of diverse materials, the materials being deposited at spatially addressable, predefined regions. In particular, potential masking systems are provided which generate spatially and temporally varying electric, magnetic and chemical potentials across a substrate. These varying potentials are used to deposit components of source materials onto a substrate in a combinatorial fashion, thus creating arrays of materials that differ slightly in chemical composition, concentration, stoichiometry, and/or thickness. The diverse materials may be organized in discrete arrays, or they may vary continuously over the surface of the substrate. The shape of the potential allows the determination of the composition of the resulting materials at all locations on the substrate.

公开(公告)号：CA2267908A1

公开(公告)日：1998-04-16

申请号：CA2267908

申请日：1997-10-08

Applicant: SYMYX TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： WEINBERG W HENRY ,  GUAN SHENHENG ,  MCFARLAND ERIC ,  CONG PEIJUN

IPC: B01J19/00 ,  C07B61/00 ,  C07F15/00 ,  C07F15/04 ,  C08F10/00 ,  C40B30/08 ,  C40B40/14 ,  C40B40/18 ,  C40B50/14 ,  C40B60/14 ,  G01H13/00 ,  G01J4/00 ,  G01N3/00 ,  G01N9/00 ,  G01N21/21 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G01N21/64 ,  G01N21/66 ,  G01N29/02 ,  G01N29/036 ,  G01N29/24 ,  G01N29/34 ,  G01N29/42 ,  G01N29/44 ,  G01N33/53 ,  G01N33/543 ,  H01J49/00 ,  H01J49/04 ,  H03H9/19

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for screening diverse arrays of materials are provided. In particular, techniques are provided for rapidly characterizing compounds in combinatorial arrays of materials for discovering and/or optimizing new materials with specific desired properties. According to one aspect, a scanning mass spectrometer is used which includes an ionization chamber and a collector that outputs an electrical signal responsive to the quantity of gas ions contacting the collector surface. A conduit system selectively withdraws samples from the array of materials, passing the samples into the ionization chamber. In a specific embodiment, reactants are passed through the conduit system to the selected regions of interest on the substrate. Means are provided to selectively heat regions on the substrate.

公开(公告)号：CA2261305A1

公开(公告)日：1998-01-29

申请号：CA2261305

申请日：1997-07-22

Applicant: SYMYX TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： POWERS TIMOTHY ,  WEINBERG W HENRY ,  MCFARLAND ERIC ,  GOLDWASSER ISY ,  MURPHY VINCE ,  TURNER HOWARD ,  BEEK JOHANNES A M VAN ,  BOUSSIE THOMAS

IPC: B01J23/22 ,  B01J19/00 ,  B01J31/16 ,  B01J31/22 ,  B01J37/00 ,  C07B61/00 ,  C07C249/02 ,  C07C251/08 ,  C07C251/16 ,  C07D213/53 ,  C07F15/00 ,  C07F15/04 ,  C07F17/00 ,  C07F19/00 ,  C08F4/00 ,  C08F4/60 ,  C08F4/70 ,  C08F10/00 ,  C08F110/02 ,  C40B40/04 ,  C40B40/18 ,  C40B50/00 ,  C40B60/14 ,  G01N1/10 ,  G01N21/64 ,  G01N29/24 ,  G01N29/34 ,  G01N29/44

Abstract: The present invention relates, inter alia, to methodologies for the synthesis, screening and characterization of organometallic compounds and catalysts (e.g., homogeneous catalysts). The methods of the present invention provide for the combinatorial synthesis, screening and characterization of libraries of supported and unsupported organometallic compounds and catalysts (e.g., homogeneous catalysts). The methods of the present invention can be applied to the preparation and screening of large numbers of organometallic compounds which can be used not only as catalysts (e.g., homogeneous catalysts), but also as additives and therapeutic agents.

公开(公告)号：DE69708331T3

公开(公告)日：2010-10-28

申请号：DE69708331

申请日：1997-07-22

Applicant: SYMYX TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： WEINBERG HENRY W ,  MCFARLAND ERIC ,  GOLDWASSER ISY ,  BOUSSIE THOMAS ,  TURNER HOWARD ,  BEEK JOHANNES A M VAN ,  MURPHY VINCE ,  POWERS TIMOTHY

IPC: B01J23/22 ,  C07B61/00 ,  B01J19/00 ,  B01J31/16 ,  B01J31/22 ,  B01J37/00 ,  C07C249/02 ,  C07C251/08 ,  C07C251/16 ,  C07D213/53 ,  C07F15/00 ,  C07F15/04 ,  C07F17/00 ,  C07F19/00 ,  C08F4/00 ,  C08F4/60 ,  C08F4/70 ,  C08F10/00 ,  C08F110/02 ,  C40B40/04 ,  C40B40/18 ,  C40B50/00 ,  C40B60/14 ,  G01N1/10 ,  G01N21/64 ,  G01N29/24 ,  G01N29/34 ,  G01N29/44

公开(公告)号：CA2261305C

公开(公告)日：2006-03-21

申请号：CA2261305

申请日：1997-07-22

Applicant: SYMYX TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： WEINBERG W HENRY ,  MCFARLAND ERIC ,  GOLDWASSER ISY ,  BOUSSIE THOMAS ,  TURNER HOWARD ,  BEEK JOHANNES A M VAN ,  POWERS TIMOTHY ,  MURPHY VINCE

IPC: B01J23/22 ,  C07F17/00 ,  B01J19/00 ,  B01J31/16 ,  B01J31/22 ,  B01J37/00 ,  C07B61/00 ,  C07C249/02 ,  C07C251/08 ,  C07C251/16 ,  C07D213/53 ,  C07F15/00 ,  C07F15/04 ,  C07F19/00 ,  C08F4/00 ,  C08F4/60 ,  C08F4/70 ,  C08F10/00 ,  C08F110/02 ,  C40B40/04 ,  C40B40/18 ,  C40B50/00 ,  C40B60/14 ,  G01N1/10 ,  G01N21/64 ,  G01N29/24 ,  G01N29/34 ,  G01N29/44

Abstract: The present invention relates, Inter alia, to methodologies for the synthesi s, screening and characterization of organometallic compounds and catalysts (e.g., homogeneous catalysts). The methods of the present invention provide for the combinatorial synthesis, screening and characterization of libraries of supported and unsupported organometallic compounds and catalysts (e.g., homogeneous catalysts). The methods of the present invention can be applied to the preparation and screening of large numbers of organometallic compounds which can be used not only as catalysts (e.g., homogeneous catalysts), but also as additives and therapeutic agents.

公开(公告)号：DE69921367T2

公开(公告)日：2005-02-24

申请号：DE69921367

申请日：1999-08-12

Applicant: SYMYX TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： TURNER HOWARD ,  DALES G CAMERON ,  VAN ERDEN LYNN ,  VAN BEEK JOHANNES A M ,  HAJDUK DAMIAN A ,  NIELSEN RALPH B ,  MANSKY PAUL ,  MATSIEV LEONID ,  WANG PEI ,  MCFARLAND ERIC

IPC: B01J19/18 ,  B01F13/06 ,  B01F13/08 ,  B01F15/00 ,  B01J19/00 ,  B01J19/26 ,  B01L3/00 ,  B01L7/00 ,  C40B40/14 ,  C40B40/18 ,  F28F27/00 ,  G01K13/00 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G01N35/10 ,  G05B23/02 ,  G05D21/00 ,  B01F7/16

Abstract: An apparatus and method for carrying out and monitoring the progress and properties of multiple reactions is disclosed. The method and apparatus are especially useful for synthesizing, screening, and characterizing combinatorial libraries, but also offer significant advantages over conventional experimental reactors as well. The apparatus generally includes multiple vessels for containing reaction mixtures, and systems for controlling the stirring rate and temperature of individual reaction mixtures or groups of reaction mixtures. In addition, the apparatus may include provisions for independently controlling pressure in each vessel, and a system for injecting liquids into the vessels at a pressure different than ambient pressure. In situ monitoring of individual reaction mixtures provides feedback for process controllers, and also provides data for determining reaction rates, product yields, and various properties of the reaction products, including viscosity and molecular weight.

公开(公告)号：DE69917946T2

公开(公告)日：2004-10-21

申请号：DE69917946

申请日：1999-08-12

Applicant: SYMYX TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： TURNER HOWARD ,  DALES G CAMERON ,  VAN ERDEN LYNN ,  VAN BEEK JOHANNES A M ,  HAJDUK DAMIAN A ,  NIELSEN RALPH B ,  MANSKY PAUL ,  MATSIEV LEONID ,  WANG PEI ,  MCFARLAND ERIC

IPC: B01J19/18 ,  B01F13/06 ,  B01F13/08 ,  B01F15/00 ,  B01J19/00 ,  B01J19/26 ,  B01L3/00 ,  B01L7/00 ,  C40B40/14 ,  C40B40/18 ,  F28F27/00 ,  G01K13/00 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G01N35/10 ,  G05B23/02 ,  G05D21/00

Abstract: An apparatus and method for carrying out and monitoring the progress and properties of multiple reactions is disclosed. The method and apparatus are especially useful for synthesizing, screening, and characterizing combinatorial libraries, but also offer significant advantages over conventional experimental reactors as well. The apparatus generally includes multiple vessels for containing reaction mixtures, and systems for controlling the stirring rate and temperature of individual reaction mixtures or groups of reaction mixtures. In addition, the apparatus may include provisions for independently controlling pressure in each vessel, and a system for injecting liquids into the vessels at a pressure different than ambient pressure. In situ monitoring of individual reaction mixtures provides feedback for process controllers, and also provides data for determining reaction rates, product yields, and various properties of the reaction products, including viscosity and molecular weight.

公开(公告)号：AT268639T

公开(公告)日：2004-06-15

申请号：AT01116411

申请日：1999-08-12

Applicant: SYMYX TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： TURNER HOWARD ,  DALES G CAMERON ,  VAN ERDEN LYNN ,  VAN BEEK JOHANNES A M ,  HAJDUK DAMIAN A ,  NIELSEN RALPH B ,  MANSKY PAUL ,  MATSIEV LEONID ,  WANG PEI ,  MCFARLAND ERIC

IPC: B01J19/18 ,  B01F13/06 ,  B01F13/08 ,  B01F15/00 ,  B01J19/00 ,  B01J19/26 ,  B01L3/00 ,  B01L7/00 ,  C40B40/14 ,  C40B40/18 ,  F28F27/00 ,  G01K13/00 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G01N35/10 ,  G05B23/02 ,  G05D21/00

Abstract: An apparatus and method for carrying out and monitoring the progress and properties of multiple reactions is disclosed. The method and apparatus are especially useful for synthesizing, screening, and characterizing combinatorial libraries, but also offer significant advantages over conventional experimental reactors as well. The apparatus generally includes multiple vessels for containing reaction mixtures, and systems for controlling the stirring rate and temperature of individual reaction mixtures or groups of reaction mixtures. In addition, the apparatus may include provisions for independently controlling pressure in each vessel, and a system for injecting liquids into the vessels at a pressure different than ambient pressure. In situ monitoring of individual reaction mixtures provides feedback for process controllers, and also provides data for determining reaction rates, product yields, and various properties of the reaction products, including viscosity and molecular weight.

公开(公告)号：DE69814035D1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-05

申请号：DE69814035

申请日：1998-10-02

Applicant: SYMYX TECHNOLOGIES INC

Inventor： MATSIEV LEONID ,  BENNETT JAMES ,  MCFARLAND ERIC

IPC: G01H13/00 ,  G01N5/04 ,  G01N9/00 ,  G01N29/02 ,  G01N29/036 ,  G01N29/34 ,  G01N29/42 ,  G01N29/44 ,  H03H9/19

Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring properties of a liquid composition includes a mechanical resonator, such as a thickness shear mode resonator or a tuning fork resonator, connected to a measurement circuit. The measurement circuit provides a variable frequency input signal to the tuning fork, causing the mechanical resonator to oscillate. To test the properties of a liquid composition, the mechanical resonator is placed inside a sample well containing a small amount of the liquid. The input signal is then sent to the mechanical resonator and swept over a selected frequency range, preferably less than 1 MHz to prevent the liquid being tested from exhibiting gel-like characteristics and causing false readings. The mechanical resonator's response over the frequency range depends on various characteristics of the liquid being tested, such as the temperature, viscosity, and other physical properties. Particular mechanical resonators, such as tuning fork resonators, can also be used to measure a liquid composition's electrical properties, such as the dielectric constant and conductivity, because the tuning fork's structure allows a high degree of electrical coupling between the tuning fork and the surrounding liquid. The mechanical resonator can be covered with a coating to impart additional special detection properties to the resonator, and multiple resonators can be attached together as a single sensor to obtain multiple frequency responses. The invention is particularly suitable for combinatorial chemistry applications, which require rapid analysis of chemical properties for screening.