Patents by Inventor John Ratcliff
John Ratcliff 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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Patent number: 12373812Abstract: Systems and methods of expanding a bagging system are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a method is performed by a bagging station device configured to couple to a terminal station device. The bagging station device includes an outer expandable frame, an inner expandable frame having an inner movable mechanism coupled between first and second inner frame portions, first and second panels disposed on the corresponding first and second inner frame portions, and a set of load sensors coupled between the inner and outer expandable frames. The method includes sending, by each load sensor, to the terminal station device, a measurement of a load associated with one or more objects placed on a surface of the first or second panel. The inner moveable mechanism is configured to enable the first or second panel to move along a longitudinal plane of the inner expandable frame.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2022Date of Patent: July 29, 2025Assignee: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.Inventors: John Ratcliffe, Brad M. Johnson, Robert Andrew Myers, William L. Dungan
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Publication number: 20250209439Abstract: Systems and methods of expanding a bagging system are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a method is performed by a bagging station device configured to couple to a terminal station device. The bagging station device includes an outer expandable frame, an inner expandable frame having an inner movable mechanism coupled between first and second inner frame portions, first and second panels disposed on the corresponding first and second inner frame portions, and a set of load sensors coupled between the inner and outer expandable frames. The method includes sending, by each load sensor, to the terminal station device, a measurement of a load associated with one or more objects placed on a surface of the first or second panel. The inner movable mechanism is configured to enable the first or second panel to move along a longitudinal plane of the inner expandable frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2025Publication date: June 26, 2025Applicant: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.Inventors: John Ratcliffe, Brad M. Johnson, Robert Andrew Myers, William L. Dungan
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Publication number: 20240208782Abstract: A working machine includes a machine body defining a longitudinal axis; a ground-engaging propulsion structure to permit movement of the machine over the ground; a load-handling apparatus coupled to the machine body and moveable by a movement actuator with respect to the machine body; a first electric motor for providing power to the propulsion structure; and a drivetrain for transmitting power from the first electric motor to the propulsion structure, the drivetrain includes a drive shaft; wherein the first electric motor defines a longitudinal axis, and wherein the first electric motor longitudinal axis extends substantially horizontally; and wherein the first electric motor longitudinal axis is at substantially 90° to the drive shaft longitudinal axis, wherein the drivetrain comprises a gear train, and wherein the gear train includes a bevel gear set.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2023Publication date: June 27, 2024Applicant: J. C. Bamford Excavators LimitedInventors: Simon John Ratcliffe, Lee Harper
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Publication number: 20240185206Abstract: Systems and methods of expanding a bagging system are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a method is performed by a bagging station device configured to couple to a terminal station device. The bagging station device includes an outer expandable frame, an inner expandable frame having an inner movable mechanism coupled between first and second inner frame portions, first and second panels disposed on the corresponding first and second inner frame portions, and a set of load sensors coupled between the inner and outer expandable frames. The method includes sending, by each load sensor, to the terminal station device, a measurement of a load associated with one or more objects placed on a surface of the first or second panel. The inner moveable mechanism is configured to enable the first or second panel to move along a longitudinal plane of the inner expandable frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2022Publication date: June 6, 2024Inventors: John Ratcliffe, Brad M. Johnson, Robert Andrew Myers, William L. Dungan
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Publication number: 20210133727Abstract: One example aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a computing system that includes at least one processor and at least one tangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium that stores instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to perform operations. The operations can include providing, for display in a user interface, data from an application and data that describes an electronic credential; receiving a user input that requests storing the electronic credential; and receiving via an application programming interface, data that describes the electronic credential.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2020Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: Stephen John Ratcliffe, Nicholas A. Hays, Max Benjamin Christoff, Prakash Prem Hariramani
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Publication number: 20180271850Abstract: A novel class of hydroxylases is described having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, 4, 6 and 8, and variants and fragments thereof having HIF hydroxylation activity. The polypeptides of the invention have in particular prolyl hydroxylase activity. An assay method monitors the interaction of the HIF hydroxylase with a substrate. Modulators of HIF hydroxylase are provided for use in the treatment of a condition associated with increased or decreased HIF levels or activity or for the treatment of a condition where it is desirable to modulate HIF levels or activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: OXFORD UNIVERSITY INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Patrick Henry Maxwell, Christopher William Pugh, Peter John Ratcliffe, Christopher Joseph Schofield
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Publication number: 20180271851Abstract: A novel class of hydroxylases is described having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, 4, 6 and 8, and variants and fragments thereof having HIF hydroxylation activity. The polypeptides of the invention have in particular prolyl hydroxylase activity. An assay method monitors the interaction of the HIF hydroxylase with a substrate. Modulators of HIF hydroxylase are provided for use in the treatment of a condition associated with increased or decreased HIF levels or activity or for the treatment of a condition where it is desirable to modulate HIF levels or activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: OXFORD UNIVERSITY INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Patrick Henry Maxwell, Christopher William Pugh, Peter John Ratcliffe, Christopher Joseph Schofield
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Patent number: 9844546Abstract: A novel class of hydroxylases is described having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, 4, 6 and 8, and variants and fragments thereof having HIF hydroxylation activity. The polypeptides of the invention have in particular prolyl hydroxylase activity. An assay method monitors the interaction of the HIF hydroxylase with a substrate. Modulators of HIF hydroxylase are provided for use in the treatment of a condition associated with increased or decreased HIF levels or activity or for the treatment of a condition where it is desirable to modulate HIF levels or activity.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2015Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: OXFORD UNIVERSITY INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Patrick Henry Maxwell, Christopher William Pugh, Peter John Ratcliffe, Christopher Joseph Schofield
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Publication number: 20170088876Abstract: A novel class of hydroxylases is described having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, 4, 6 and 8, and variants and fragments thereof having HIF hydroxylation activity. The polypeptides of the invention have in particular prolyl hydroxylase activity. An assay method monitors the interaction of the HIF hydroxylase with a substrate. Modulators of HIF hydroxylase are provided for use in the treatment of a condition associated with increased or decreased HIF levels or activity or for the treatment of a condition where it is desirable to modulate HIF levels or activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Applicant: OXFORD UNIVERSITY INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Patrick Henry Maxwell, Christopher William Pugh, Peter John Ratcliffe, Christopher Joseph Schofield
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Publication number: 20160243099Abstract: A novel class of hydroxylases is described having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, 4, 6 and 8, and variants and fragments thereof having HIF hydroxylation activity. The polypeptides of the invention have in particular prolyl hydroxylase activity. An assay method monitors the interaction of the HIF hydroxylase with a substrate. Modulators of HIF hydroxylase are provided for use in the treatment of a condition associated with increased or decreased HIF levels or activity or for the treatment of a condition where it is desirable to modulate HIF levels or activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2015Publication date: August 25, 2016Applicant: ISIS INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Patrick Henry Maxwell, Christopher William Pugh, Peter John Ratcliffe, Christopher Joseph Schofield
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Patent number: 9422589Abstract: The present invention relates to assays for monitoring activity of Mina53 and NO66 activities, in particular, to assays for identifying modulators of Mina53 and NO66 activities. The invention also relates to assays to monitor the histidinyl hydroxylase activity of Mina53 and NO66 on their substrates, the human ribosomal protein Rpl27a and Rpl8 respectively. The invention also enables the introduction of S-3-hydroxyhistidinyl residues into peptides and proteins.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2012Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Isis Innovation LimitedInventors: Christopher Joseph Schofield, Wei Ge, Matthew Edward Cockman, Peter John Ratcliffe, Mathew Louis Coleman
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Publication number: 20160101094Abstract: A novel class of hydroxylases is described having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, 4, 6 and 8, and variants and fragments thereof having HIF hydroxylation activity. The polypeptides of the invention have in particular prolyl hydroxylase activity. An assay method monitors the interaction of the IIIF hydroxylase with a substrate. Modulators of IIIF hydroxylase are provided for use in the treatment of a condition associated with increased or decreased HIF levels or activity or for the treatment of a condition where it is desirable to modulate HIF levels or activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Applicant: ISIS INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Patrick Henry Maxwell, Christopher William Pugh, Peter John Ratcliffe, Christopher Joseph Schofield
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Publication number: 20160101080Abstract: A novel class of hydroxylases is described having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, 4, 6 and 8, and variants and fragments thereof having HIF hydroxylation activity. The polypeptides of the invention have in particular prolyl hydroxylase activity. An assay method monitors the interaction of the IIIF hydroxylase with a substrate. Modulators of IIIF hydroxylase are provided for use in the treatment of a condition associated with increased or decreased HIF levels or activity or for the treatment of a condition where it is desirable to modulate HIF levels or activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Applicant: ISIS INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Patrick Henry Maxwell, Christopher William Pugh, Peter John Ratcliffe, Christopher Joseph Schofield
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Publication number: 20160097078Abstract: A novel class of hydroxylases is described having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, 4, 6 and 8, and variants and fragments thereof having HIF hydroxylation activity. The polypeptides of the invention have in particular prolyl hydroxylase activity. An assay method monitors the interaction of the HIF hydroxylase with a substrate. Modulators of HIF hydroxylase are provided for use in the treatment of a condition associated with increased or decreased HIF levels or activity or for the treatment of a condition where it is desirable to modulate HIF levels or activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Applicant: ISIS INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Patrick Henry Maxwell, Christopher William Pugh, Peter John Ratcliffe, Christopher Joseph Schofield
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Publication number: 20160097077Abstract: A novel class of hydroxylases is described having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, 4, 6 and 8, and variants and fragments thereof having HIF hydroxylation activity. The polypeptides of the invention have in particular prolyl hydroxylase activity. An assay method monitors the interaction of the IIIF hydroxylase with a substrate. Modulators of IIIF hydroxylase are provided for use in the treatment of a condition associated with increased or decreased HIF levels or activity or for the treatment of a condition where it is desirable to modulate HIF levels or activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Applicant: ISIS INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Patrick Henry Maxwell, Christopher William Pugh, Peter John Ratcliffe, Christopher Joseph Schofield
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Publication number: 20160097079Abstract: A novel class of hydroxylases is described having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, 4, 6 and 8, and variants and fragments thereof having HIF hydroxylation activity. The polypeptides of the invention have in particular prolyl hydroxylase activity. An assay method monitors the interaction of the IIIF hydroxylase with a substrate. Modulators of IIIF hydroxylase are provided for use in the treatment of a condition associated with increased or decreased HIF levels or activity or for the treatment of a condition where it is desirable to modulate HIF levels or activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Applicant: ISIS INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Patrick Henry Maxwell, Christopher William Pugh, Peter John Ratcliffe, Christopher Joseph Schofield
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Publication number: 20160097076Abstract: A novel class of hydroxylases is described having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, 4, 6 and 8, and variants and fragments thereof having HIF hydroxylation activity. The polypeptides of the invention have in particular prolyl hydroxylase activity. An assay method monitors the interaction of the HIF hydroxylase with a substrate. Modulators of HIF hydroxylase are provided for use in the treatment of a condition associated with increased or decreased HIF levels or activity or for the treatment of a condition where it is desirable to modulate HIF levels or activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Applicant: ISIS INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Patrick Henry Maxwell, Christopher William Pugh, Peter John Ratcliffe, Christopher Joseph Schofield
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Publication number: 20160097080Abstract: A novel class of hydroxylases is described having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, 4, 6 and 8, and variants and fragments thereof having HIF hydroxylation activity. The polypeptides of the invention have in particular prolyl hydroxylase activity. An assay method monitors the interaction of the HIF hydroxylase with a substrate. Modulators of HIF hydroxylase are provided for use in the treatment of a condition associated with increased or decreased HIF levels or activity or for the treatment of a condition where it is desirable to modulate HIF levels or activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Applicant: ISIS INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Patrick Henry Maxwell, Christopher William Pugh, Peter John Ratcliffe, Christopher Joseph Schofield
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Patent number: 9228224Abstract: The present invention relates to assays for monitoring activity of OGFOD1 activity, in particular, to assays for identifying modulators of OGFOD1 activity. The invention also relates to assays to monitor the prolyl hydroxylase activity of OGFOD1 on its substrate, the human ribosomal protein RPS23. The invention also enables the introduction of 3-hydroxyprolyl residues into peptides and proteins.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2012Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: ISIS INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Christopher Joseph Schofield, Alexander Wolf, Wei Ge, Armin Thalhammer, Christoph Loenarz, Peter John Ratcliffe, Matthew Edward Cockman
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Publication number: 20150353646Abstract: A novel class of hydroxylases is described having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, 4, 6 and 8, and variants and fragments thereof having HIF hydroxylation activity. The polypeptides of the invention have in particular prolyl hydroxylase activity. An assay method monitors the interaction of the HIF hydroxylase with a substrate. Modulators of HIF hydroxylase are provided for use in the treatment of a condition associated with increased or decreased HIF levels or activity or for the treatment of a condition where it is desirable to modulate HIF levels or activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Applicant: ISIS INNOVATION LIMITEDInventors: Patrick Henry Maxwell, Christopher William Pugh, Peter John Ratcliffe, Christopher Joseph Schofield