Patents by Inventor John Sheppard
John Sheppard 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: 20240133822Abstract: A method and system for determining a location of artefacts and/or inclusions in a gemstone, mineral or sample thereof, the method comprising: surface mapping a gemstone, mineral or sample thereof to determine surface geometry associated with at least a portion of a surface of the gemstone, mineral or sample thereof; sub-surface mapping the gemstone, mineral or sample thereof using an optical beam that is directed at the surface along an optical beam path, wherein the optical beam is generated by an optical source using an optical tomography process; determining a surface normal at the surface at an intersection point between the optical beam path and the determined surface geometry; determining relative positioning between the surface normal and the optical beam path; and determining the location of artefacts and/or inclusions in the gemstone, mineral or sample thereof based on the sub-surface mapping step and the determined relative positioning.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2024Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicant: The Australian National UniversityInventors: Roland Fleddermann, Jong Hann Chow, Adrian Paul Sheppard, Timothy John Senden, Shane Jamie Latham, Keshu Huang
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Publication number: 20240101549Abstract: Compounds having the structure of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X1, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are as defined in the specification; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and salts; use of such compounds and salts to treat or prevent Prolyl endopeptidase fibroblast activation protein (FAP)-mediated conditions; kits comprising such compounds and salts; and methods for manufacturing such compounds and salts.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2021Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Jonas BRÅNALT, Björn HOLM, Maria JOHANSSON, Olle KARLSSON, Daniel Laurent KNERR, Anneli NORDQVIST, Robert John SHEPPARD, Marianne SWANSON, Anna TOMBERG
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Publication number: 20230312550Abstract: Compounds having the structure of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X1, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are as defined in the specification; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and salts; use of such compounds and salts to treat or prevent Prolyl endopeptidase fibroblast activation protein (FAP)-mediated conditions; kits comprising such compounds and salts; and methods for manufacturing such compounds and salts.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Jonas BRÅNALT, Björn HOLM, Maria JOHANSSON, Olle KARLSSON, Daniel Laurent KNERR, Anneli NORDQVIST, Robert John SHEPPARD, Marianne SWANSON, Anna TOMBERG
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Patent number: 11702192Abstract: Some aspects relate to systems and methods for fly-by-wire reversionary flight control including a pilot control, a plurality of sensors configured to: sense control data associated with the pilot control, and transmit the control data, a first actuator communicative with the plurality of sensors configured to receive the control data, determine a first command datum as a function of the control data and a distributed control algorithm, and actuate a first control element according to the first command datum.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: BETA AIR, LLCInventors: Joshua E. Auerbach, Andrew Giroux, Chris Townsend, Timothy Gerard Richter, Matthew John Sheppard
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Publication number: 20230034547Abstract: A lamp assembly having a light source and a sanitizing system. The assembly can be formed of various differing configurations to correspondingly provide one or more systems for sanitizing the surrounding air. Some of the applicable sanitizing systems are configured to be adaptable to provide differing levels of performance in order to provide the warranted sanitizing effectiveness in efficient manners when using the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Inventors: John Sheppard, Louise Gardner, Kelly Martelli, Jessica Kremkau
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Publication number: 20220363404Abstract: In an aspect systems and methods for monitoring health of an electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle include at least a flight component, a first sensor, a computing device, and a pilot display. The first sensor is configured to sense a first characteristic associated with the at least a flight component and transmit the first characteristic. The computing device is communicative with the first sensor, and is configured to: receive the first characteristic, analyze the first characteristic, and determine a condition of the at least a flight component as a function of the first characteristic. The pilot display is communicative with the first sensor and the computing device and is configured to: receive the first characteristic and the condition of the at least a flight component and display the first characteristic and the condition of the at least a flight component.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2021Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicant: BETA AIR, LLCInventors: Joshua E. Auerbach, Andrew Giroux, Chris Townsend, Timothy Gerard Richter, Matthew John Sheppard
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Publication number: 20220363405Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure: In an aspect systems and methods for monitoring health of an electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle include at least a flight component, a first sensor, a computing device, and a pilot display. The first sensor is configured to sense a first characteristic associated with the at least a flight component and transmit the first characteristic. The computing device is communicative with the first sensor, and is configured to: receive the first characteristic, analyze the first characteristic, and determine a condition of the at least a flight component as a function of the first characteristic. The pilot display is communicative with the first sensor and the computing device and is configured to: receive the first characteristic and the condition of the at least a flight component and display the first characteristic and the condition of the at least a flight component.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2021Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicant: BETA AIR, LLCInventors: Joshua E. Auerbach, Andrew Giroux, Chris Townsend, Timothy Gerard Richter, Matthew John Sheppard
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Publication number: 20220363368Abstract: Some aspects relate to systems and methods for fly-by-wire reversionary flight control including a pilot control, a plurality of sensors configured to: sense control data associated with the pilot control, and transmit the control data, a first actuator communicative with the plurality of sensors configured to receive the control data, determine a first command datum as a function of the control data and a distributed control algorithm, and actuate a first control element according to the first command datum.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2021Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicant: BETA AIR, LLCInventors: Joshua E. Auerbach, Andrew Giroux, Chris Townsend, Timothy Gerard Richter, Matthew John Sheppard
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Publication number: 20220363377Abstract: An electric aircraft having fixed pitch lift includes a plurality of flight components, wherein the plurality of flight components further comprises at least a lift propulsor component, wherein the lift propulsor component comprises a plurality of blades configured at an angle of attack, and a flight controller, wherein the flight controller is configured to calculate a flight element using an intermediate representation, and transmit the flight element to the plurality of flight components.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2021Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicant: BETA AIR, LLCInventors: Joshua E. Auerbach, Andrew Giroux, Chris Townsend, Timothy Gerard Richter, Matthew John Sheppard
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Patent number: 11493439Abstract: An optical sensing system includes at least one electro-optical sensor having an adjustable field of view and at least one reflective member including a diffuse reflector surface positioned within the field of view of the at least one electro-optical sensor. The system also includes at least one controller configured to generate calibration parameters for the at least one electro-optical sensor based on data for at least one exposure detected by the electro-optical sensor when the diffuse reflector surface is within the field of view of the at least one electro-optical sensor. Methods for calculating the calibration parameters and for directly measuring reflectivity of objects in a scene with at least one electro-optical sensor are also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2019Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: QinetiQ Inc.Inventor: Christopher John Sheppard
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Patent number: 11208200Abstract: Some aspects relate to systems and methods for fly-by-wire reversionary flight control including a pilot control, a plurality of sensors configured to: sense control data associated with the pilot control, and transmit the control data, a first actuator communicative with the plurality of sensors configured to receive the control data, determine a first command datum as a function of the control data and a distributed control algorithm, and actuate a first control element according to the first command datum.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2021Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: BETA AIR, LLCInventors: Joshua E Auerbach, Andrew Giroux, Chris Townsend, Timothy Gerard Richter, Matthew John Sheppard
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Patent number: 11208206Abstract: An aircraft for fixed pitch lift includes a fuselage, a plurality of flight components attached to the fuselage, wherein the plurality of flight components further comprises at least a lift propulsor component, wherein the lift propulsor component comprises a plurality of blades configured at a fixed angle of attack, and a pusher component, wherein the pusher component is configured to produce a forward thrust.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2021Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: BETA AIR, LLCInventors: Joshua E Auerbach, Andrew Giroux, Chris Townsend, Timothy Gerard Richter, Matthew John Sheppard
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Patent number: 11008539Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for making fermented beverages and other fermentation products including lactic acid and ethanol for fuel and the products produced therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2016Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: North Carolina State UniversityInventors: John Sheppard, Robert Dunn, Anne Madden
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Patent number: 10815218Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein X, Y, R1 and R3-R11 are as herein defined, and salts thereof are PAD4 inhibitors and may be useful in the treatment of various disorders, for example rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ulcerative colitis, cancer, cystic fibrosis, asthma, cutaneous lupus erythematosis, and psoriasis.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2019Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: GLAXOSMITHKLINE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT LIMITEDInventors: Dominique Amans, Stephen John Atkinson, Michael David Barker, Matthew Campbell, Hawa Diallo, Clement Douault, Neil Stuart Garton, John Liddle, Jessica Fanny Renaux, Robert John Sheppard, Ann Louise Walker, Christopher Roland Wellaway, David Matthew Wilson
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Publication number: 20200200678Abstract: An optical sensing system includes at least one electro-optical sensor having an adjustable field of view and at least one reflective member including a diffuse reflector surface positioned within the field of view of the at least one electro-optical sensor. The system also includes at least one controller configured to generate calibration parameters for the at least one electro-optical sensor based on data for at least one exposure detected by the electro-optical sensor when the diffuse reflector surface is within the field of view of the at least one electro-optical sensor. Methods for calculating the calibration parameters and for directly measuring reflectivity of objects in a scene with at least one electro-optical sensor are also disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2019Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventor: Christopher John Sheppard
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Publication number: 20200095227Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein X, Y, R1 and R3-R11 are as herein defined, and salts thereof are PAD4 inhibitors and may be useful in the treatment of various disorders, for example rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ulcerative colitis, cancer, cystic fibrosis, asthma, cutaneous lupus erythematosis, and psoriasis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventors: Dominique AMANS, Stephen John ATKINSON, Michael David BARKER, Matthew CAMPBELL, Hawa DIALLO, Clement DOUAULT, Neil Stuart GARTON, John LIDDLE, Jessica Fanny RENAUX, Robert John SHEPPARD, Ann Louise WALKER, Christopher Roland WELLAWAY, David Matthew WILSON
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Patent number: 10407407Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein X, Y, R1 and R3-R11 are as herein defined, and salts thereof are PAD4 inhibitors and may be useful in the treatment of various disorders, for example rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ulcerative colitis, cancer, cystic fibrosis, asthma, cutaneous lupus erythematosis, and psoriasis.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2016Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: GLAXOSMITHKLINE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT LIMITEDInventors: Dominique Amans, Stephen John Atkinson, Michael David Barker, Matthew Campbell, Hawa Diallo, Clement Douault, Neil Stuart Garton, John Liddle, Jessica Fanny Renaux, Robert John Sheppard, Ann Louise Walker, Christopher Roland Wellaway, David Matthew Wilson
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Publication number: 20180297983Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein X, Y, R1 and R3-R11 are as herein defined, and salts thereof are PAD4 inhibitors and may be useful in the treatment of various disorders, for example rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ulcerative colitis, cancer, cystic fibrosis, asthma, cutaneous lupus erythematosis, and psoriasis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2016Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Dominique Amans, Stephen John Atkinson, Michael David Barker, Matthew Campbell, Hawa Diallo, Clement Douault, Neil Stuart Garton, John Liddle, Jessica Fanny Renaux, Robert John Sheppard, Ann Louise Walker, Christopher Roland Wellaway, David Matthew Wilson
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Patent number: 10039755Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein; R1 is hydrogen or C1-6alkyl; R2 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, perhalomethylC0-5alkyl-O—, or C1-6alkoxy; R3 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, or C1-6alkoxyC1-6alkyl; R4 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, perhalomethylC1-6alkyl; or unsubstituted C3-6cycloalkylC1-6alkyl; A is C—R5 or N; B is C—R6 or N; D is C—R7 or N; with the proviso that at least one of A, B, and D, is N; R5 is hydrogen or C1-6alkyl; R6 is hydrogen or C1-6alkyl; R7 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkoxy, or hydroxy; R8 is hydrogen or C1-6alkyl, with the proviso that one of R4 and R8 is hydrogen; R9 is hydrogen or hydroxy; R10 is hydrogen or C1-6alkyl; and salts thereof are PAD4 inhibitors and may be useful in the treatment of various disorders, for example rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ulcerative colitis, cancer, cystic fibrosis, asthma, cutaneous lupus erythematosis, and psoriasis.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2017Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: Glaxo Group LimitedInventors: Stephen John Atkinson, Michael David Barker, Matthew Campbell, Hawa Diallo, Clement Douault, Neil Stuart Garton, John Liddle, Robert John Sheppard, Ann Louise Walker, Christopher Wellaway, David Matthew Wilson
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Publication number: 20180161316Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein; R1 is hydrogen or C1-6alkyl; R2 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, perhalomethylC0-5alkyl-O—, or C1-6alkoxy; R3 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, or C1-6alkoxyC1-6alkyl; R4 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, perhalomethylC1-6alkyl; or unsubstituted C3-6cycloalkylC1-6alkyl; A is C—R5 or N; B is C—R6 or N; D is C—R7 or N; with the proviso that at least one of A, B, and D, is N; R5 is hydrogen or C1-6alkyl; R6 is hydrogen or C1-6alkyl; R7 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkoxy, or hydroxy; R8 is hydrogen or C1-6alkyl, with the proviso that one of R4 and R8 is hydrogen; R9 is hydrogen or hydroxy; R1o is hydrogen or C1-6alkyl; and salts thereof are PAD4 inhibitors and may be useful in the treatment of various disorders, for example rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ulcerative colitis, cancer, cystic fibrosis, asthma, cutaneous lupus erythematosis, and psoriasis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2017Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Stephen John Atkinson, Michael David Barker, Matthew Campbell, Hawa Diallo, Clement Douault, Neil Stuart Garton, John Liddle, Robert John Sheppard, Ann Louise Walker, Christopher Wellaway, David Matthew Wilson