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).

  • Patent number: 12373812
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    Assignee: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: John Ratcliffe, Brad M. Johnson, Robert Andrew Myers, William L. Dungan
  • Publication number: 20250209439
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2025
    Publication date: June 26, 2025
    Applicant: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: John Ratcliffe, Brad M. Johnson, Robert Andrew Myers, William L. Dungan
  • Publication number: 20240208782
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2023
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Applicant: J. C. Bamford Excavators Limited
    Inventors: Simon John Ratcliffe, Lee Harper
  • Publication number: 20240185206
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2022
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: John Ratcliffe, Brad M. Johnson, Robert Andrew Myers, William L. Dungan
  • Publication number: 20210133727
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Stephen John Ratcliffe, Nicholas A. Hays, Max Benjamin Christoff, Prakash Prem Hariramani
  • Publication number: 20180271850
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: OXFORD UNIVERSITY INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Patrick Henry Maxwell, Christopher William Pugh, Peter John Ratcliffe, Christopher Joseph Schofield
  • Publication number: 20180271851
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: OXFORD UNIVERSITY INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Patrick Henry Maxwell, Christopher William Pugh, Peter John Ratcliffe, Christopher Joseph Schofield
  • Patent number: 9844546
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: OXFORD UNIVERSITY INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Patrick Henry Maxwell, Christopher William Pugh, Peter John Ratcliffe, Christopher Joseph Schofield
  • Publication number: 20170088876
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Applicant: OXFORD UNIVERSITY INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Patrick Henry Maxwell, Christopher William Pugh, Peter John Ratcliffe, Christopher Joseph Schofield
  • Publication number: 20160243099
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Applicant: ISIS INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Patrick Henry Maxwell, Christopher William Pugh, Peter John Ratcliffe, Christopher Joseph Schofield
  • Patent number: 9422589
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Isis Innovation Limited
    Inventors: Christopher Joseph Schofield, Wei Ge, Matthew Edward Cockman, Peter John Ratcliffe, Mathew Louis Coleman
  • Publication number: 20160101094
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Applicant: ISIS INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Patrick Henry Maxwell, Christopher William Pugh, Peter John Ratcliffe, Christopher Joseph Schofield
  • Publication number: 20160101080
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Applicant: ISIS INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Patrick Henry Maxwell, Christopher William Pugh, Peter John Ratcliffe, Christopher Joseph Schofield
  • Publication number: 20160097078
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Applicant: ISIS INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Patrick Henry Maxwell, Christopher William Pugh, Peter John Ratcliffe, Christopher Joseph Schofield
  • Publication number: 20160097077
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Applicant: ISIS INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Patrick Henry Maxwell, Christopher William Pugh, Peter John Ratcliffe, Christopher Joseph Schofield
  • Publication number: 20160097079
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Applicant: ISIS INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Patrick Henry Maxwell, Christopher William Pugh, Peter John Ratcliffe, Christopher Joseph Schofield
  • Publication number: 20160097076
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Applicant: ISIS INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Patrick Henry Maxwell, Christopher William Pugh, Peter John Ratcliffe, Christopher Joseph Schofield
  • Publication number: 20160097080
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Applicant: ISIS INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Patrick Henry Maxwell, Christopher William Pugh, Peter John Ratcliffe, Christopher Joseph Schofield
  • Patent number: 9228224
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: ISIS INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Christopher Joseph Schofield, Alexander Wolf, Wei Ge, Armin Thalhammer, Christoph Loenarz, Peter John Ratcliffe, Matthew Edward Cockman
  • Publication number: 20150353646
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Applicant: ISIS INNOVATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Patrick Henry Maxwell, Christopher William Pugh, Peter John Ratcliffe, Christopher Joseph Schofield