Patents by Inventor George Ford

George Ford 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: 11427821
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for treating a disorder associated with mutations in the CEP290 gene. The disclosure includes synthetic polynucleotides for skipping a reading-frame of a CEP290 pre-RNA, yielding a CEP290 translated product that lacks one or more exons. The disclosure also provides methods of treating patients with the synthetic polynucleotides disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: DEEP GENOMICS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Daniele Merico, Joao Antonio Lourenco Goncalves, Erno Wienholds, Mark George Ford Sun
  • Publication number: 20200165611
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for treating a disorder associated with mutations in the CEP290 gene. The disclosure includes synthetic polynucleotides for skipping a reading-frame of a CEP290 pre-RNA, yielding a CEP290 translated product that lacks one or more exons. The disclosure also provides methods of treating patients with the synthetic polynucleotides disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Daniele Merico, Joao Antonio Lourenco Goncalves, Erno Wienholds, Mark George Ford Sun
  • Patent number: 9701392
    Abstract: A joint including first and second rib components, the first rib having an abutment surface and a plurality of lugs disposed adjacent to the abutment surface; and the second rib having an abutment surface and a plurality of lugs disposed adjacent to the abutment surface, wherein the abutment surfaces of the respective ribs are abutting and joined with a tension joint, and wherein the lugs are pinned to form a pinned lug joint by aligning respective holes in the plurality of lugs such that the lugs of the first and second ribs are interleaved and have one or more pins passing through the aligned lug holes. The joint may be used for attaching a wing tip device to the outboard end of an aircraft wing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignees: Airbus Operations Limited, Airbus Operations (S.A.S.)
    Inventors: Rhona Whitlock, Massimo Del Tin, Peter Dalton, George Ford, Michael John Hill, Adrian Huntbatch, Laurence Breeze, Alain Depeige
  • Publication number: 20160332720
    Abstract: A joint including first and second rib components, the first rib having an abutment surface and a plurality of lugs disposed adjacent to the abutment surface; and the second rib having an abutment surface and a plurality of lugs disposed adjacent to the abutment surface, wherein the abutment surfaces of the respective ribs are abutting and joined with a tension joint, and wherein the lugs are pinned to form a pinned lug joint by aligning respective holes in the plurality of lugs such that the lugs of the first and second ribs are interleaved and have one or more pins passing through the aligned lug holes. The joint may be used for attaching a wing tip device to the outboard end of an aircraft wing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Rhona WHITLOCK, Massimo Del TIN, Peter DALTON, George FORD, Michael John HILL, Adrian HUNTBATCH, Laurence BREEZE, Alain DEPEIGE
  • Patent number: 9422049
    Abstract: A joint comprising first and second rib components, the first rib having an abutment surface and a plurality of lugs disposed adjacent to the abutment surface; and the second rib having an abutment surface and a plurality of lugs disposed adjacent to the abutment surface, wherein the abutment surfaces of the respective ribs are abutting and joined with a tension joint, and wherein the lugs are pinned to form a pinned lug joint by aligning respective holes in the plurality of lugs such that the lugs of the first and second ribs are interleaved and have one or more pins passing through the aligned lug holes. The joint may be used for attaching a wing tip device to the outboard end of an aircraft wing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignees: Airbus Operations Limited, Airbus Operations (S.A.S.)
    Inventors: Rhona Whitlock, Massimo Del Tin, Peter Dalton, George Ford, Michael John Hill, Adrian Huntbatch, Laurence Breze, Alain Depeige
  • Publication number: 20160209185
    Abstract: A remote control target and method of using same is provided. A remote control target is used outdoors or at an indoor shooting range and guided over terrain by a remote control. An interchangeable target is mounted on a wheeled carriage assembly comprising a motor wherein the remote control controls movement of the target-bearing carriage over terrain. The remote control target may include a gimbal mounted between the target and the carriage, wherein the gimbal rotates the target with respect to the carriage. In some embodiments, the target comprises an explosive charge, wherein the target explodes when struck in a defined area by a fired projectile, creating a striking visual and auditory display to confirm a “kill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: George Ford
  • Publication number: 20140008493
    Abstract: A joint comprising first and second rib components, the first rib having an abutment surface and a plurality of lugs disposed adjacent to the abutment surface; and the second rib having an abutment surface and a plurality of lugs disposed adjacent to the abutment surface, wherein the abutment surfaces of the respective ribs are abutting and joined with a tension joint, and wherein the lugs are pinned to form a pinned lug joint by aligning respective holes in the plurality of lugs such that the lugs of the first and second ribs are interleaved and have one or more pins passing through the aligned lug holes. The joint may be used for attaching a wing tip device to the outboard end of an aircraft wing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMMITED
    Inventors: Rhona Whitlock, Massimo Deltin, Peter Dalton, George Ford, Michael John Hill, Adrian Huntbatch, Laurence Breeze
  • Patent number: 6932090
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for treating motion sickness. In a preferred embodiment a method of the invention comprises operating eyewear having shutter lenses to open said shutter lenses at a selected operating frequency ranging from within about 3 Hz to about 50 Hz. The shutter lenses are opened for a short duration at the selected operating frequency wherein the duration is selected to prevent retinal slip. The shutter lenses may be operated at a relatively slow frequency of about 4 Hz when the user is in passive activity such as riding in a boat or car or in limited motion situations in a spacecraft. The shutter lenses may be operated at faster frequencies related to motion of the user's head when the user is active.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Millard F. Reschke, Jeffrey T. Somers, George A. Ford
  • Publication number: 20050076740
    Abstract: A connecting rod for an engine includes a connecting rod body having a pin bore formed in one end and a crank arm bore formed in an opposite end. The opposite end has a squirt hole formed therethrough with a first end of the squirt hole facing the crank arm bore and a second end of the squirt hole facing away from the connecting rod at a desired angle for squirting oil. The second end of the squirt hole has a diameter at least as large as the first end of the squirt hole. Accordingly, the squirt hole is drilled from outside the connecting rod without removing the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2003
    Publication date: April 14, 2005
    Inventors: George Ford, Gary Kantrud, John Beardmore, Theodore Purdy
  • Patent number: 5146675
    Abstract: A cylindrical roller apparatus for a glass tempering oven comprises a ceramic roller having a first end portion and a second end portion, a flat formed on each end portion of the roller, an end cap having a cylindrical wall mounted on each end portion of the roller, a metal retaining plate positioned on each flat, and a screw threaded through each end cap wall that screws into contact with the retaining plate for securing each end cap to the roller and for pushing the roller flush against the inner surface of the end cap wall. An acess hole can be provided in the end cap for welding together the screw, retaining plate, and end cap. Grooves can also be formed on the inner surface of the end cap, accessible through an opening formed through the end cap, to allow injection of adhesive between the roller and end cap to further secure the two together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1992
    Assignee: George Ford & Sons, Inc.
    Inventors: George Ford, Richard G. Ford, Thomas J. Ford
  • Patent number: 4694916
    Abstract: A continuous coring drill bit having a body forming external lands for support of cutting elements such as industrial diamonds and grooves for conducting drilling fluid during drilling. The body further forms an internal cavity receiving a tubular core breaker in freely rotatable relation therein and also forms a central throat receiving a core as the drilling operation continues. The core breaker is provided with an internal buttress and is eccentrically mounted within the body such that rotation of the body induces lateral oscillation of the buttress causing it to fracture the core into small sections. By reverse circulation the core sections are transported upwardly through the drill string to the surface for separation from the drilling fluid and analysis by geologists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1987
    Assignee: R. C. Ltd.
    Inventor: George A. Ford
  • Patent number: 4274497
    Abstract: A skirted crossover sub for joining an air hammer to a string of dual concentric drill pipe is characterized by passageways for directing air from the pipe string annulus to operate the hammer and for directing exhaust air and cuttings from the hammer bit to the inner pipe of the string. A tubular skirt at the downhole end of the sub surrounds the hammer and channels the flow of exhaust air therebetween. A packer and uphole reamer may be included, as well as valves for air lift and for providing proper air flow direction in the borehole annulus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1977
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1981
    Assignee: Walker-Neer Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Clyde A. Willis, George A. Ford
  • Patent number: 4089574
    Abstract: A device for stiffening a rack for electrical or electronic components having an unsupported sheet includes a stiffener member hingedly attached to an edge of the unsupported sheet. The stiffener may be formed as a box section or as a solid member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1978
    Inventor: Neville George Ford
  • Patent number: 4001450
    Abstract: Producing packages of carbonated beverages in plastics film containers by a method in which the container is brought to a fully inflated state before filling and maintained in such state during filling and sealing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1972
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1977
    Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries Limited
    Inventors: Andrew George Ford, Ronald Augustus Hudson