Patents by Inventor Gordon Edwards
Gordon Edwards 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).
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Publication number: 20190365865Abstract: A compound having agonist activity at the GLP-1 (glucagon-like-peptide 1) and GLP-2 (glucagon-like peptide 2) receptors, and a pharmaceutical composition containing the compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof in admixture with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, an excipient or a vehicle are provided. The compound can be used, inter alia, in the prophylaxis or treatment of intestinal damage and dysfunction, regulation of body weight, and prophylaxis or treatment of metabolic dysfunction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Bjarne DUE LARSEN, Jonathan GRIFFIN, Lise GIEHM, Alistair Vincent Gordon EDWARDS
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Publication number: 20190338009Abstract: The invention relates to compounds having agonist activity at the GLP-1 (glucagon-like-peptide 1) and GLP-2 (glucagon-like peptide 2) receptors. The compounds find use, inter alia, in the prophylaxis or treatment of intestinal damage and dysfunction, regulation of body weight, and prophylaxis or treatment of metabolic dysfunction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2017Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Bjarne Due LARSEN, Lise GIEHM, Alistair Vincent Gordon EDWARDS
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Patent number: 10412100Abstract: A secure communication management (SCM) computer device for providing secure data connections in an aviation environment which, includes safety of flight information, is provided. The SCM computer device includes a processor in communication with a memory. The processor is programmed to receive, from a first user computer device, a first data message for a first aircraft. The first data message is in a standardized data format. The processor is also programmed to analyze the first data message for potential cybersecurity threats. If the determination is that the first data message does not contain a cybersecurity threat, the processor is further programmed to convert the first data message into a first data format associated with the first aircraft and transmit the converted first data message to the first aircraft using a first communication protocol associated with the first aircraft.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2016Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Timothy Mitchell, Gordon Edward Letney, Kevin James Luschei, Timothy William Anstey, John Bush, Steve Magnuson
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Publication number: 20190142904Abstract: A compound having agonist activity at the GLP-1 (glucagon-like-peptide 1) and GLP-2 (glucagon-like peptide 2) receptors, and a pharmaceutical composition containing the compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof in admixture with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, an excipient or a vehicle are provided. The compound can be used, inter alia, in the prophylaxis or treatment of intestinal damage and dysfunction, regulation of body weight, and prophylaxis or treatment of metabolic dysfunction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2018Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Bjarne DUE LARSEN, Jonathan GRIFFIN, Lise GIEHM, Alistair Vincent Gordon EDWARDS
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Publication number: 20190054136Abstract: Use of dietary fibre material extracted from sugar cane in the manufacture of a food product that is formulated to ameliorate the effects of acid reflux and extended symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. The product ameliorates both the acute and long term symptoms of both conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Gordon Edwards, Malcolm Ball
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Patent number: 10111924Abstract: Use of dietary fiber material extracted from sugar cane in the manufacture of a food product that is formulated to ameliorate the effects of acid reflux and extended symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. The product ameliorates both the acute and long term symptoms of both conditions.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2014Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: KFSU LTDInventors: Gordon Edwards, Malcolm Ball
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Publication number: 20180034834Abstract: A secure communication management (SCM) computer device for providing secure data connections in an aviation environment which, includes safety of flight information, is provided. The SCM computer device includes a processor in communication with a memory. The processor is programmed to receive, from a first user computer device, a first data message for a first aircraft. The first data message is in a standardized data format. The processor is also programmed to analyze the first data message for potential cybersecurity threats. If the determination is that the first data message does not contain a cybersecurity threat, the processor is further programmed to convert the first data message into a first data format associated with the first aircraft and transmit the converted first data message to the first aircraft using a first communication protocol associated with the first aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2016Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Timothy Mitchell, Gordon Edward Letney, Kevin James Luschei, Timothy William Anstey, John Bush, Steve Magnuson
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Publication number: 20170072381Abstract: A particulate desulfurization material includes one or more copper compounds supported on a zinc oxide support material, wherein the desulfurization material has a copper content in the range 0.1 to 5.0% by weight and a tapped bulk density ?1.55 kg/l. The material is obtained by (i) mixing a powdered copper compound with a particulate zinc support material comprising zinc oxide and one or more precursors that form zinc oxide upon calcination, and one or more binders to form a copper-containing composition, (ii) shaping the copper-containing composition by granulation, and (iii) drying and calcining the resulting granulated material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Norman MACLEOD, Gordon Edward WILSON
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Patent number: 9539536Abstract: A particulate desulphurization material includes one or more copper compounds supported on a zinc oxide support material, wherein the desulphurization material has a copper content in the range 0.1 to 5.0% by weight and a tapped bulk density ?1.55 kg/l. The material is obtained by (i) mixing a powdered copper compound with a particulate zinc support material comprising zinc oxide and one or more precursors that form zinc oxide upon calcination, and one or more binders to form a copper-containing composition, (ii) shaping the copper-containing composition by granulation, and (iii) drying and calcining the resulting granulated material.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2012Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: JOHNSON MATTHEY PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANYInventors: Norman Macleod, Gordon Edward Wilson
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Publication number: 20160287657Abstract: Use of dietary fibre material extracted from sugar cane in the manufacture of a food product that is formulated to ameliorate the effects of acid reflux and extended symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. The product ameliorates both the acute and long term symptoms of both conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Gordon EDWARDS, Malcolm BALL
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Publication number: 20160067299Abstract: Use of dietary fibre material extracted from sugarcane in the manufacture of a food product that is formulated to ameliorate the effects of intestinal tract disorders such as Coeliac's disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventors: Malcolm BALL, Gordon EDWARDS
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Patent number: 9057036Abstract: A process for reducing the thiophene content in a synthesis gas mixture, comprises the steps of (i) passing a synthesis gas mixture comprising hydrogen and carbon oxides and containing thiophene over a copper-containing sorbent disposed in a sorbent vessel at an inlet temperature in the range 200-280° C., (ii) withdrawing a thiophene depleted synthesis gas containing methanol from the sorbent vessel, and (iii) adjusting the temperature of the methanol-containing thiophene-depleted synthesis gas mixture. The resulting gas mixture may be used for production of chemicals, e.g. methanol production or for the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis of liquid hydrocarbons, for hydrogen production by using water gas shift, or for the production of synthetic natural gas.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2011Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Johnson Matthey PLCInventors: Peter Edward James Abbott, Norman Macleod, Gordon Edward Wilson
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Publication number: 20140161701Abstract: A particulate desulphurisation material is described including one or more copper compounds supported on a zinc oxide support material, wherein the desulphurisation material has a copper content in the range 0.1 to 5.0% by weight and a tapped bulk density?1.55 kg/l.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: JOHNSON MATTHEY PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANYInventors: Norman Macleod, Gordon Edward Wilson
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Patent number: 8702974Abstract: A process for desulphurizing hydrocarbons includes passing a mixture of hydrocarbon and hydrogen over a hydrodesulphurization catalyst to convert organosulphur compounds present in the hydrocarbon to hydrogen sulphide, passing the resulting mixture over a hydrogen sulphide sorbent including zinc oxide to reduce the hydrogen sulphide content of the mixture, and passing the hydrogen sulphide-depleted mixture over a further desulphurization material. The further desulphurization material includes one or more nickel compounds, a zinc oxide support material, and optionally one or more promoter metal compounds of iron, cobalt, copper and precious metals. The desulphurization material has a nickel content in the range 0.3 to 20% by weight and a promoter metal compound content in the range 0 to 10% by weight.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2010Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Johnson Matthey PLCInventors: Gordon Edward Wilson, Norman Macleod, Elaine Margaret Vass, Antonio Chica Lara, Avelino Corma Canos, Yonhy Saavedra Lopez
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Patent number: 8664459Abstract: A process for hydrogenating olefins is disclosed. The olefins are present in a feed gas which includes H2 and one or more sulfur compounds. The sulfur compounds may include H2S and organic sulfur compounds. The feed gas is passed through a reactor at an inlet temperature from 100° C. to 250° C. The reactor contains a catalyst which is active at the inlet temperature. The reactor may be adiabatic. Saturated hydrocarbons are formed from the olefins. A temperature gradient may be formed in the reactor due to the exothermic nature of the hydrogenation reaction, causing the temperature to increase downstream in the reactor. At temperatures higher than the inlet temperature, H2S may be formed from organic sulfur compounds. A gas mixture including saturated hydrocarbons, H2S and H2 exits the reactor and may be brought into contact with a chemical adsorbent which removes the H2S. The gas stream may then be passed to a steam methane reformer.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2008Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignees: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Johnson Matthey PLCInventors: Ruth A. Davis, Norman Macleod, Gordon Edward Wilson
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Publication number: 20130317126Abstract: A process is described for reducing the thiophene content in a synthesis gas mixture, comprising comprises the steps of (i) passing a synthesis gas mixture comprising hydrogen and carbon oxides and containing thiophene over a copper-containing sorbent disposed in a sorbent vessel at an inlet temperature in the range 200-280 oC, (ii) withdrawing a thiophene depleted synthesis gas containing methanol from the sorbent vessel, and (iii) adjusting the temperature of the methanol-containing thiophene-depleted synthesis gas mixture. The resulting gas mixture may be used for production of chemicals, e.g. methanol production or for the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis of liquid hydrocarbons, for hydrogen production by using water gas shift, or for the production of synthetic natural gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2011Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: Johnson Matthey PLCInventors: Peter Edward James Abbott, Norman Macleod, Gordon Edward Wilson
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Patent number: 8433333Abstract: A radio network controller of a wireless telecommunications network having an umbrella cell base station for an umbrella cell and capacity cell base stations for capacity cells within the umbrella cell includes a network interface from which a message is sent to the umbrella base station of the umbrella cell to search for capacity cells within the umbrella cell to redirect traffic of an AT from the umbrella cell to at least one of the capacity cells, and at which eligible capacity cells to which traffic of the AT can be redirected is received. The controller includes a processing unit which selects target capacity cells from the eligible capacity cells to which traffic of the AT will be redirected. A method for a radio network controller of a wireless telecommunications network having an umbrella cell base station for an umbrella cell and capacity cell base stations for capacity cells within the umbrella cell.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2010Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (publ)Inventors: Scott Tran, Michael Woodmansee, Gordon Edwards, Kashif Hussain, Martin Kendall, Miroslav Budic, Abdennaceaur Lachtar, Yves Choiniere
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Patent number: 8411841Abstract: Some general aspects of the invention relate to systems and methods for improving contact center agent performance, for instance, by integrating real-time call monitoring with speech analytics to present agents with information useful to the handling of the current calls. In some implementations, phonetically based speech analysis techniques are applied to process live audio streams to identify key words and/or phrases of relevance, based on which knowledge articles can be selectively presented to agents to drive more efficient business processes.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2010Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Nexidia Inc.Inventors: Gordon Edwards, John Willcutts, Jon W. Ezrine, Marsal Gavalda
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Publication number: 20120232322Abstract: A process for desulphurising hydrocarbons includes the steps of (i) passing a mixture of hydrocarbon and hydrogen over a hydrodesulphurisation catalyst to convert organosulphur compounds present in the hydrocarbon to hydrogen sulphide, (ii) passing the resulting mixture over a hydrogen sulphide sorbent including zinc oxide to reduce the hydrogen sulphide content of the mixture and (iii) passing the hydrogen sulphide-depleted mixture over a further desulphurisation material, where the further desulphurisation material includes one or more nickel compounds, a zinc oxide support material, and optionally one or more promoter metal compounds selected from one or more compounds of iron, cobalt, copper and precious metals, the desulphurisation material having a nickel content in the range 0.3 to 20% by weight and a promoter metal content in the range 0 to 10% by weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2010Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: JOHNSON MATTHEY PLCInventors: Gordon Edward Wilson, Norman Macleod, Elaine Margaret Vass, Antonio Chica Lara, Avelino Corma Canos, Yonhy Saavedra Lopez
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Patent number: 8236262Abstract: A particulate desulfurization material includes one or more nickel compounds, a zinc oxide support material, and one or more alkali metal compounds wherein the nickel content of the material is in the range 0.3 to 10% by weight and the alkali metal content of the material is in the range 0.2 to 10% by weight. A method of making the desulfurization material includes the steps: (i) contacting a nickel compound with a particulate zinc support material and an alkali metal compound to form an alkali-doped composition, (ii) shaping the alkali-doped composition, and (iii) drying, calcining, and optionally reducing the resulting material. The desulfurization material may be used to desulfurize hydrocarbon gas streams with reduced levels of hydrocarbon hydrogenolysis.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2009Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Johnson Matthey PLCInventors: Gavin Potter, Gordon Edward Wilson, Norman Macleod, Antonio Chica Lara, Avelino Corma Canos, Yonhy Saavedra Lopez