Patents by Inventor John Draper

John Draper 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).

  • Publication number: 20240139132
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of using a naproxen fill formulation suitable for encapsulation into a soft gel dosage unit to treat inflammation and pain. Methods include administering naproxen to a subject in need thereof to treat pain and inflammation. Methods can include administering naproxen together with another medicament to a subject in need thereof to treat an additional condition such as a cough, cold, allergy, congestion, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: John Lopez, Peter Draper, Sankalp Vashishtha, Nancy Klassen, Christina Armstrong
  • Publication number: 20230217054
    Abstract: A method includes receiving, by a content distribution network server, a first request for content, the first request for content comprising an identifier of a location of the content. Playback of the requested content is caused to begin at a client device. A content-based authentication token generated by the client device is received, wherein the content-based authentication token is associated with a second request for content that is initiated by the client device, and the content-based authentication token is sent for verification by a content sharing platform. Responsive to receiving an indication that the content-based authentication token is valid, playback of the requested content is caused to continue at the client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Colin Whittaker, David Lee, Haidong Shao, Adrian Isles, John Draper, Maxim Kovalkov
  • Patent number: 11606590
    Abstract: A method includes receiving, by a content sharing platform, a request for content from a client device, the request for content comprising a session-based authentication token that pertains to a session between the client device and the content sharing platform. The content sharing platform can further validate the session-based authentication token and cause playback of the requested content to begin at the client device. Responsive to a valid content-based authentication token supplied by the client device, the content sharing platform can cause playback of the requested content to continue at the client device, wherein the valid content-based authentication token is based on an identifier of the requested content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Google LLC
    Inventors: Colin Whittaker, David Lee, Haidong Shao, Adrian Isles, John Draper, Maxim Kovalkov
  • Publication number: 20220286724
    Abstract: A method includes receiving, by a content sharing platform, a request for content from a client device, the request for content comprising a session-based authentication token that pertains to a session between the client device and the content sharing platform. The content sharing platform can further validate the session-based authentication token and cause playback of the requested content to begin at the client device. Responsive to a valid content-based authentication token supplied by the client device, the content sharing platform can cause playback of the requested content to continue at the client device, wherein the valid content-based authentication token is based on an identifier of the requested content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Colin Whittaker, David Lee, Haidong Shao, Adrian Isles, John Draper, Maxim Kovalkov
  • Publication number: 20220286300
    Abstract: A method includes receiving, by a processing device of a content sharing platform, a request for desired content from a client device, the content being stored in a content delivery network (CDN). The method further includes generating, based on data available to the content sharing platform, a partial trust metric associated with the client device, wherein the partial trust metric is to be used by a CDN server to make a decision regarding access to the desired content by the client device. The method further includes generating a response to the content request, wherein the response comprises one or more resource locators for accessing the desired content in the CDN, and the partial trust metric. The method further includes sending the response to the client device to enable the client device to request the desired content from the CDN server using the resource locator(s) and the partial trust metric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: John Draper, Colin Whittaker, Haidong Shao, David Lee, Adrian Isles, Maxim Kovalkov
  • Publication number: 20210196823
    Abstract: The present invention further relates to methods for treating a disease of iron metabolism and disease of fat or carbohydrate metabolism using a BMP agonist or antagonist
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Alexander Hal Drakesmith, João André Traila Arezes, Simon John Draper, Kirsty Anne McHugh, Fredrik Karpe, Nathan Denton, Orla Cunningham, Niall John Foy, Reema Jasuja
  • Patent number: 10055920
    Abstract: Method to facilitate communication, between a lock and a key, with at least one of the lock and the key being equipped with an emitter for emitting radio frequency signals and at least the other one of the lock and the key being equipped with a receiver for receiving this radio frequency signal, comprising the steps of: a) receiving the radio frequency signal from the emitter; b) recovering a bit stream encoded in the radio frequency signal; and d) transmitting the bit stream to a server for the bit stream to be transmitted from the server to an electronic device for transmitting a second radio frequency signal to the receiver, wherein the second radio frequency signal encodes the bit stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Zubair Mohammad, John Draper, Stefan Ferber
  • Publication number: 20180144571
    Abstract: Method to facilitate communication, between a lock and a key, with at least one of the lock and the key being equipped with an emitter for emitting radio frequency signals and at least the other one of the lock and the key being equipped with a receiver for receiving this radio frequency signal, comprising the steps of: a) receiving the radio frequency signal from the emitter; b) recovering a bit stream encoded in the radio frequency signal; and d) transmitting the bit stream to a server for the bit stream to be transmitted from the server to an electronic device for transmitting a second radio frequency signal to the receiver, wherein the second radio frequency signal encodes the bit stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Zubair Mohammad, John Draper, Stefan Ferber
  • Publication number: 20160064850
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a cover configured to enclose at least a body of an electrical power plug. The electrical power plug is configured with prongs. The prongs are configured to be received by a wall outlet. The cover comprises a first opening configured to pass of a cord from the electrical power plug, and a second opening configured to expose the prongs. The second opening is larger than the first opening, wherein the cover engages a back lip of the electrical power plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Robert John Draper, JR., Alcory Jermaine Chisolm
  • Publication number: 20150288111
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a cover unit comprising dimensions for encasing an adapter block of a power adapter. The cover unit further comprises at least a first opening being configured for passage of input power to the adapter block, a second opening being configured for passage of output power from the adapter block, and a plurality of ventilation openings for passage of air to and from the adapter block. A plurality of foot structures are disposed on at least a bottom side of the cover unit. The plurality of foot structures are configured for supporting the cover unit a distance above a flat surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Leon C. Spencer, Robert John Draper, JR.
  • Publication number: 20140197286
    Abstract: A crib cup holder that includes a generally round shape base cup holder with a top outer circumference, the base cup holder contains a Sippy cup or a baby bottle, a plurality of connecting devices wrap around the base cup holder and one or more o columns of an infant and a toddler crib and a cup rim that is disposed on the top outer circumference of the base cup holder, optional cup rim is made of an illuminated material to make the base cup holder and the cup rim more visible in a dark environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Inventors: John Draper, Nicole Draper
  • Patent number: 6841720
    Abstract: The present invention relates to inductible promoters for use in the control of heterologous genes in transformed plants. Suitable inducible promoters art those which are responsive to low levels of an environmentally acceptable and non-phytoxic inducing agent, and which also demonstrates a low level of developmentally or environmentally induced expression. A preferred prompter naturally drives the expression of a 21.3 kDa protein in Asparagus officinalis or an equivalent protein from the Lillaceae or Amaryllidaceae families. Under the control of a promoter of the invention, a gene will be expressed upon induction by SA or BTH, but preferably will not be developmentally expressed, systemically activated upon pathogen infection, or in response to ABA, ethylene, oxidative or osmotic stresses, or wounding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Biogemma UK LTD
    Inventors: John Draper, Paul Kenton, Robert Darby, Wyatt Paul
  • Patent number: 6037524
    Abstract: A promoter derived from an SHH gene, especially the SHH gene of Arabidopsis thaliana which is capable of directing expression on a variety of operator genes in both monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous plants. The promoter of the invention may be used for directing expression of pathogen resistance genes to disease or wound sites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: Zeneca Limited
    Inventors: Andrew James Greenland, John Draper, Mark Skipsey, Simon Warner
  • Patent number: 6031151
    Abstract: A marker gene for use in the genetic transformation of plants is driven by a promoter which is capable of acting as a callus-specific promoter, for example in monocotyledonous plants. A suitable promoter naturally drives the expression of a gene encoding a predicted 16.92 kDa protein after wounding and/or callus formation in Asparagus officinalis or an equivalent protein in other members of Liliaceae or Amaryllidaceae. A preferred embodiment is designated the AoPR1 promoter. Under the control of a promoter of the invention, the marker gene (which may for example be an antibiotic- or herbicide-resistance gene) is expressed strongly in wounded tissues and cells and cultured explants, but not constitutively throughout the whole plant. Such promoters may also be used to drive expression of genes in plant tissue culture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Assignee: The University of Leicester
    Inventor: John Draper
  • Patent number: 5955653
    Abstract: A tapetum-specific callase (.beta.-1,3-glucanase) gene, designated A6, from Brassica napus and other members of the family Brassicaceae including A. thaliana has been discovered, isolated and cloned. The A6 gene encodes a 53 kDa callase enzyme of Brassica napus and equivalent proteins in other Brassicaceae family members. Coding sequence from the gene can be driven by an appropriate promoter to induce male sterility in plants. Further, the A6 promoter can be used to drive male sterility DNA such as that coding for a nuclease, protease or glucanase. Alternatively or in addition, male sterility can be achieved by disrupting the proper expression of the A6 gene, for example by transcribing RNA which is antisense to the RNA normally transcribed from the A6 gene, or by expressing DNA coding for a ribozyme specific for the A6 gene RNA transcript.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: Biogemma UK Limited
    Inventors: Roderick John Scott, John Draper, Wyatt Paul
  • Patent number: 5723754
    Abstract: Tapetum-specific promoters, designated A3 and A9 and capable of driving expression of 12.9 kDa and 11.6 kDa proteins in Arabidopsis thaliana and related proteins within the family Brassicaceae, have been discovered, isolated and cloned. The promoters can be used to drive male sterility DNA such as that coding for a nuclease, protease or glucanase. Alternatively or in addition, male sterility can be achieved by disrupting the proper expression of the A3 and/or A9 genes, for example by transcribing RNA which is antisense to the RNA normally transcribed from the A3 and A9 genes, or by expressing DNA coding for a ribozyme specific for at least one of the A3 and A9 genes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Inventors: Roderick John Scott, John Draper, Wyatt Paul