Patents by Inventor John E. Ford

John E. 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: 11961371
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the disclosure describes a virtual sports interactive simulation media that displays a simulation of competitive events the results of which correspond to actual real-world live events. In some embodiments, simulated avatars represent live event competitors, and the results of the simulated event correspond to the live event results. In some embodiments, the system displays a simulated competition that is different from the live competition. In some embodiments, the system simulates action and/or drama to hide the outcome of the live event until at least a portion of the simulation is complete. In some embodiments, the system selects live events based on when a user decides to play. In some embodiments, the system provides the user with wagering options for different games. In some embodiments, the outcomes of actual events are displayed in a variety of game packages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Potent Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Ford, Jason E. King
  • Publication number: 20200002422
    Abstract: A method for preventing GvHD in a human patient, comprising administering to a patient suffering from GvHD or at risk for GvHD, a humanized antibody having binding specificity for human ?4?7 integrin, wherein the human patient has or is going to have an allogeneic stem cell transplantation, and wherein the dosing regimen prevents, improves or eliminates GvHD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jessica A. SACHS, John E. FORD
  • Publication number: 20190077868
    Abstract: A method for treating or preventing GvHD in a human patient, comprising administering to a patient suffering from GvHD or at risk for GvHD, a humanized antibody having binding specificity for human ?4?7 integrin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Jessica A. SACHS, John E. FORD
  • Patent number: 6808890
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel polynucleotides and proteins encoded by such polynucleotides, along with therapeutic, diagnostic and research utilities for these polynucleotides and proteins. In particular, the polypeptides of the invention are useful for detecting cancers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Nuvelo, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Ford, George Yeung, Hua Zhou
  • Patent number: 6800443
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel polynucleotides and proteins encoded by such polynucleotides, along with therapeutic, diagnostic and research utilities for these polynucleotides and proteins. In particular, the polypeptides of the invention are useful for detecting cancers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Nuvelo, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Ford, George Yeung, Hua Zhou
  • Publication number: 20040162419
    Abstract: The invention provides novel polynucleotides and polypeptides encoded by such polynucleotides and mutants or variants thereof that correspond to a novel human growth regulatory-like polypeptide. These polynucleotides comprise nucleic acid sequences isolated from cDNA libraries from human thymus (Hyseq clone identification number 16372272). Other aspects of the invention include vectors containing processes for producing novel human growth regulatory-like polypeptides, and antibodies specific for such polypeptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventors: Bryan J. Boyle, Nancy K. Mize, Matthew C. Arterburn, John E. Ford, Y. Tom Tang, Chenghua Liu, Radoje T. Drmanac
  • Publication number: 20040059098
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel polynucleotides and proteins encoded by such polynucleotides, along with therapeutic, diagnostic and research utilities for these polynucleotides and proteins. In particular, the polypeptides of the invention is useful for detecting cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Y. Tom Tang, Chenghua Liu, Vinod Asundi, John E. Ford, Victoria Yamazaki, George Yeung, Jie Zhang, Ping Zhou, Radoje T. Drmanac, Hua Zhou
  • Publication number: 20030195754
    Abstract: A method and system in a computer for tracking requests for deviations, such as deviations to products, is provided. The computer system receives information associated with a request for deviation. After a review of a request, the computer system receives an indication of a decision for the request resulting from the review. When requested by a user, the computer system generates a report indicating open items identified during the review. Once the open items have been completed, the computer system receives an indication that an open item has been completed. When a final decision for the request is reached, the computer system receives an indication of the decision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2002
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: John E. Ford, Kevin Fuller, Walter Andrew Wojtowicz
  • Publication number: 20030165886
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel polynucleotides and proteins encoded by such polynucleotides, along with therapeutic, diagnostic and research utilities for these polynucleotides and proteins. In particular, the polypeptides of the invention is useful for detecting cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2002
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Inventors: John E. Ford, George Yeung, Hua Zhou
  • Publication number: 20030138804
    Abstract: The invention provides novel polynucleotides and polypeptides encoded by such polynucleotides and mutants or variants thereof that correspond to novel human C-type lectin receptor-like proteins. Other aspects of the invention include vectors containing processes for producing novel human C-type lectin receptor-like polypeptides, methods for detecting novel human C-type lectin receptor-like polynucleotides, and nucleic acid arrays comprising the novel human C-type lectin receptor-like polynucleotides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventors: Bryan J. Boyle, John E. Ford, Nancy K. Mize, Y. Tom Tang, Chenghua Liu, Radoje T. Drmanac, Mark C. Dickson, Matthew C. Arterburn, Minke Binnerts
  • Publication number: 20030124573
    Abstract: The invention provides novel polynucleotides and polypeptides encoded by such polynucleotides and mutants or variants thereof that correspond to a novel human growth regulatory-like polypeptide. These polynucleotides comprise nucleic acid sequences isolated from cDNA libraries from human thymus (Hyseq clone identification number 16372272). Other aspects of the invention include vectors containing processes for producing novel human growth regulatory-like polypeptides, and antibodies specific for such polypeptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventors: Nancy K. Mize, Bryan J. Boyle, John E. Ford, Matthew C. Arterburn, Y. Tom Tang, Chenghua Liu, Radoje T. Drmanac, Yong Song, Michael Sjaastad
  • Publication number: 20030099650
    Abstract: The present invention provides materials and methods of using compositions comprising the IL-1Hy1 polypeptide or inhibitors of IL-1Hy1 activity for treatment of immune cell disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2002
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Inventors: Alice Suk-Yue Ho, John E. Ford, Hai-Shan Lin, Fabio Rupp
  • Publication number: 20020156009
    Abstract: The present invention provides machine readable storage media comprising a three-dimensional representation of Interleukin-1 Hy2 (IL-1Hy2), useful for designing and producing modulators of its activity and IL-1 Hy2 variants, and therapeutic uses thereof. The present invention also provides novel nucleic acids encoding IL-1 Hy2, the novel polypeptides encoded by these nucleic acids and uses of these and related products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Inventors: Dennis Ballinger, John E. Ford, Alice Suk-Yue Ho, Haishan Lin, Ann Pace, Nancy K. Mize, Dana Halley-Vicente
  • Publication number: 20020132250
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel polynucleotides and proteins encoded by such polynucleotides, along with therapeutic, diagnostic and research utilities for these polynucleotides and proteins. In particular, the polypeptides of the invention is useful for detecting cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventors: John E. Ford, George Yeung, Hua Zhou
  • Publication number: 20020107386
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel polynucleotides and proteins encoded by such polynucleotides, along with therapeutic, diagnostic and research utilities for these polynucleotides and proteins. In particular, the polypeptides of the invention comprise amino acid sequences with similarity to bone-derived growth factor and quiescin sequences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2002
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventor: John E. Ford
  • Patent number: 5219256
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for use with crossfire tubes connected between plural combustors arranged in a spaced relation about a turbine, wherein the assembly includes a wire retainer formed to connect a crossfire tube end to the retainer by compressive side loading of the tube and further formed to connect the tube to a mounting base by compressive forces in a different direction between the base and the retainer wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1993
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: John E. Ford, Albert Myers
  • Patent number: 5154049
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for use with crossfire tubes connected between plural combustors arranged in a spaced relation about a turbine, wherein the assembly includes a wire retainer formed to connect a crossfire tube end to the retainer by compressive side loading of the tube and further formed to connect the tube to a mounting base by compressive forces in a different direction between the base and the retainer wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1992
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: John E. Ford, Albert Myers
  • Patent number: 5125227
    Abstract: The movable combustion system includes an outer liner defining a venturi and a centerbody including an inner liner terminating in swirler blades defining a gap at the rearmost end of the centerbody with the venturi. A secondary fuel nozzle lies within the centerbody. The centerbody is mounted to the combustor cover for axial translational non-rotational movement from a location outside the cover and during gas turbine operation to axially displace the secondary fuel nozzle and alter the gap between the centerbody and the venturi.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1992
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: John E. Ford, Albert Myers
  • Patent number: 4930703
    Abstract: A nozzle cover for a combustor of a combination fuel gas turbine engine is cast as a one-piece integral part requiring machining only for holes, sealing surfaces and threads. The nozzle cover cross section is generally a portion of an ellipsoid in order to maximize strength for a given amount of material. An interface between the nozzle cover and each of a plurality of combination fuel nozzles employs a single threaded opening accommodating two of a required three nozzles. The third nozzle in each combination fuel nozzle is accommodated in threads formed in a stepped wall in the nozzle cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1990
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: John E. Ford, Albert Myers