Patents by Inventor John Simon Buckleton

John Simon Buckleton 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).

  • Analysis of DNA samples
    Patent number: 10007754
    Abstract: The invention provides an improved method for obtaining information about DNA analysis of samples of uncertain origin by establishing the likelihood that they arose in certain manners compared with other possible manners. In this way all of the analysis information is taken into account and likelihood ratios are provided to express the results. The invention is particularly useful in analyzing small DNA samples or DNA samples where the contribution from one or more sources is small.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: LGC LIMITED
    Inventors: Peter David Gill, Jonathon Paul Whitaker, John Simon Buckleton
  • ANALYSIS OF DNA SAMPLES
    Publication number: 20140162253
    Abstract: The invention provides an improved method for obtaining information about DNA analysis of samples of uncertain origin by establishing the likelihood that they arose in certain manners compared with other possible manners. In this way all of the analysis information is taken into account and likelihood ratios are provided to express the results. The invention is particularly useful in analysing small DNA samples or DNA samples where the contribution from one or more sources is small.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventors: Peter David GILL, Jonathon Paul WHITAKER, John Simon BUCKLETON
  • ANALYSIS OF DNA SAMPLES
    Publication number: 20120123687
    Abstract: The invention provides an improved method for obtaining information about DNA analysis of samples of uncertain origin by establishing the likelihood that they arose in certain manners compared with other possible manners. In this way all of the analysis information is taken into account and likelihood ratios are provided to express the results. The invention is particularly useful in analysing small DNA samples or DNA samples where the contribution from one or more sources is small.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: Forensic Science Service Ltd.
    Inventors: Peter David GILL, Jonathon Paul Whitaker, John Simon Buckleton
  • ANALYSIS OF DNA SAMPLES
    Publication number: 20100216144
    Abstract: The invention provides an improved method for obtaining information about DNA analysis of samples of uncertain origin by establishing the likelihood that they arose in certain manners compared with other possible manners. In this way all of the analysis information is taken into account and likelihood ratios are provided to express the results. The invention is particularly useful in analysing small DNA samples or DNA samples where the contribution from one or more sources is small.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: Forensic Science Service Ltd.
    Inventors: Peter David GILL, Jonathon Paul Whitaker, John Simon Buckleton
  • ANALYSIS OF DNA SAMPLES
    Publication number: 20080286782
    Abstract: The invention provides an improved method for obtaining information about DNA analysis of samples of uncertain origin by establishing the likelihood that they arose in certain manners compared with other possible manners. In this way all of the analysis information is taken into account and likelihood ratios are provided to express the results. The invention is particularly useful in analysing small DNA samples or DNA samples where the contribution from one or more sources is small.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: The Secretary of State for the Home Department, c/o The Forensic Science Service
    Inventors: Peter David Gill, Jonathon Paul Whitaker, John Simon Buckleton
  • Analysis of DNA samples
    Publication number: 20020007248
    Abstract: The invention provides an improved method for obtaining information about DNA analysis of samples of uncertain origin by establishing the likelihood that they arose in certain manners compared with other possible manners. In this way all of the analysis information is taken into account and likelihood ratios are provided to express the results. The invention is particularly useful in analysing small DNA samples or DNA samples where the contribution from one or more sources is small.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Publication date: January 17, 2002
    Inventors: Peter David Gill, Jonathon Paul Whitaker, John Simon Buckleton