Patents by Inventor Jonathan Ward
Jonathan Ward 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: 11151561Abstract: An authentication system may receive an authentication MAC, an integrity MAC, and data transmitted from a payment application and a payment terminal. A local integrity MAC may be generated using the data as an input to a first cryptographic operation. The system may compare the local integrity MAC to the received integrity MAC to authenticate the received integrity MAC. A local authentication MAC may be generated using a second cryptographic operation and compare the local authentication MAC to the received authentication MAC. The system may authenticate the payment application in response to a successful authentication of at least one of the received authentication MAC or the received integrity MAC.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2016Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Carlos Eduardo Oliveira Do Valle Silvestre, Jonathan Ward Lupton
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Publication number: 20210155636Abstract: The present invention provides compounds useful for the treatment of narcolepsy or cataplexy in a subject in need thereof. Related pharmaceutical compositions and methods are also provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2020Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventors: Lewis D. Pennington, Younggi Choi, Hoan Huynh, Brian M. Aquila, Ingo Mugge, Yuan HU, James R. Woods, Roman A. Valiulin, Brian Kenneth Raymer, Jorg Martin Bentzien, Michael R. Hale, Jonathan Ward Lehmann, Daljit Matharu, Srinivasa Karra
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Publication number: 20210089356Abstract: Disclosed is a data processing system that processes data therein and a method of using the data processing system. The data processing system includes a plurality of data processing nodes that are coupled together via a data communication network arrangement. The data processing system distributes a plurality of computing tasks across plurality of data processing nodes, wherein plurality of computing tasks are distributed according to a directed acyclic graph (DAG) allocation arrangement, wherein the DAG allocation arrangement employs consensus voting arrangement employing recursive elections of nodes or users of data processing system to control operation of the DAG allocation arrangement to incentivize participation of the plurality of data processing nodes to process the plurality of computing tasks and wherein the DAG allocation arrangement is associated with a ledger arrangement operable to control or record execution of the plurality of computing tasks.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2019Publication date: March 25, 2021Applicant: Uvue LtdInventors: Toby William SIMPSON, Troels RØNNOW, Jonathan WARD, Thomas HAIN
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Publication number: 20210072232Abstract: A system and method for detecting harmful substances within a consumable sample comprising: receiving a consumable sample at a first chamber of a test container; transforming the consumable sample into a homogenized sample upon processing of the consumable sample; delivering the homogenized sample to a second chamber of the test container, wherein the second chamber is configured to receive the homogenized sample comprises an outlet port; mixing the homogenized sample with a process reagent within the second chamber, thereby producing a dispersion; transmitting a volume of the dispersion to an analysis chamber, of the test container, configured to position a detection substrate proximal the port of the second chamber and comprising a detection window that enables detection of presence of the allergen; and detecting presence of the allergen within the consumable sample by way of an optical sensor configured to detect signals indicative of the allergen through the detection window.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Scott Sundvor, Steven Portela, Jonathan Ward, John Walton, Jonathan William Kiel, Jeffrey Mekler, Shireen Yates, Jacob Mooney
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Publication number: 20200410491Abstract: Disclosed is a resource management system that maintains records relating to transactions associated with resources, wherein the system is implemented as a distributed ledger arrangement including data processing nodes that are coupled via a data communication network. The records are maintained in corresponding chains, wherein each chain includes a temporally defined sequence of verified entries and each entry defines corresponding transactions. When new entry is to be made to a given chain, information concerning the new entry is communicated to the data processing nodes for verification thereof. The system records the new entry when verified, to its corresponding given chain. The system includes a filter arrangement for limiting communication regarding the new entry to be made only to a subset of the data processing nodes of the system for verifying the new entry.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Troels Ronnow, Jonathan Ward, Toby William Simpson
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Patent number: 10851388Abstract: A method for expression of transcribable unit(s) in a target cell is provided. The method comprises the steps of: a) providing a target cell expressing a site-specific recombinase, b) providing a DNA vector characterized by a 5? to 3? vector sequence orientation. The DNA vector comprises a plurality of recombination units, wherein a single recombination unit comprises at least one transcribable unit and a first type and a second type of target site that are recognizable by the site-specific recombinase. Recombination can only occur between two target sites of the same type and the first type of target site is located at the 5? start of the recombination unit and the second type of target site is located at the 3? end of the recombination unit. For all recombination units comprised within the DNA vector, the orientation of all of the first type of target sites are the same, and the orientation of all of the second type of target sites are the same.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2016Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: GENOME BIOLOGICS UGInventors: Jaya Krishnan, Jonathan Ward
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Patent number: 10846366Abstract: In a general aspect, values of input parameters for a quantum approximate optimization algorithm (QAOA) are selected by a Bayesian optimizer. The QAOA can be configured to solve a combinatorial optimization problem (COP), such as Maximum Cut. A hybrid classical-quantum computing system can be used to execute the QAOA and select the input parameters.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2018Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Rigetti & Co, Inc.Inventors: Johannes Sebastian Otterbach, Jonathan Ward, Marcus Palmer da Silva, Nicholas C. Rubin
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Patent number: 10837959Abstract: A system and method for detecting harmful substances within a consumable sample comprising: receiving a consumable sample at a first chamber of a test container; transforming the consumable sample into a homogenized sample upon processing of the consumable sample; delivering the homogenized sample to a second chamber of the test container, wherein the second chamber is configured to receive the homogenized sample comprises an outlet port; mixing the homogenized sample with a process reagent within the second chamber, thereby producing a dispersion; transmitting a volume of the dispersion to an analysis chamber, of the test container, configured to position a detection substrate proximal the port of the second chamber and comprising a detection window that enables detection of presence of the allergen; and detecting presence of the allergen within the consumable sample by way of an optical sensor configured to detect signals indicative of the allergen through the detection window.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2018Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Nima Acquisition, LLCInventors: Scott Sundvor, Steven Portela, Jonathan Ward, John Walton, Jonathan William Kiel, Jeffrey Mekler, Shireen Yates, Jacob Mooney
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Patent number: 10690288Abstract: A vessel for storing fluid, the vessel including a liner having a liner body that defines: a liner cavity; a plurality of flexible connector portions that include a corrugated length that provides for flexibility of the respective connector portions, the connector portions having a first maximum diameter; a plurality of elongated tubing portions between the respective flexible connector portions, the elongated tubing portions having a second minimum diameter that is larger than the first maximum diameter of the flexible connector portions; and a plurality of taper portions coupling adjoining flexible connector portions and tubing portions configured to provide a transition between a smaller diameter of the connector portion and a larger diameter of the tubing portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2016Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: OTHER LAB, LLCInventors: Saul Griffith, Rustie McCumber, Shara Maikranz, Jonathan Ward, Tucker Gilman
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Publication number: 20200110079Abstract: A system and method includes a test container for detecting a target substance in a consumable sample, where the test container includes a test container body defining a test container top, a test container bottom opposing the test container top, a first chamber proximal the test container top, and a second chamber proximal the test container bottom, a magnetic diaphragm situated between the first chamber and the second chamber, the magnetic diaphragm obstructing flow of the consumable sample, and the magnetic diaphragm including a magnetic element embedded in the magnetic diaphragm, and a driving element geometrically complementary to the first chamber, the driving element including a consumable sample grinding feature protruding from a surface of the driving element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2019Publication date: April 9, 2020Inventors: Scott Sundvor, Steven Portela, Jonathan Ward, John Walton, Jonathan William Kiel, Jeffrey Mekler, Shireen Yates, Jacob Mooney, Dane Weitmann, Joseph Horrell
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Patent number: 10533995Abstract: A system and method includes a test container for detecting a target substance in a consumable sample, where the test container includes a test container body defining a test container top, a test container bottom opposing the test container top, a first chamber proximal the test container top, and a second chamber proximal the test container bottom, a magnetic diaphragm situated between the first chamber and the second chamber, the magnetic diaphragm obstructing flow of the consumable sample, and the magnetic diaphragm including a magnetic element embedded in the magnetic diaphragm, and a driving element geometrically complementary to the first chamber, the driving element including a consumable sample grinding feature protruding from a surface of the driving element.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2019Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: Nima Labs, Inc.Inventors: Scott Sundvor, Steven Portela, Jonathan Ward, John Walton, Jonathan William Kiel, Jeffrey Mekler, Shireen Yates, Jacob Mooney, Dane Weitmann, Joseph Horrell
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Patent number: 10450336Abstract: Selective chelation of bismuth radionuclide ions from a mixture including actinium radionuclide ions involves exposing a ligand to an aqueous solution that includes bismuth radionuclide ions and actinium radionuclide ions under conditions whereby the bismuth radionuclide ions selectively chelate to the ligand for form cationic complexes of the bismuth radionuclide ions. and separating the cationic complexes of the bismuth radionuclide ions from the actinium radionuclide ions. The ligands have a structure based on a 12-membered cyclen ring and may include pendant functional groups that can be derivatized with biological targeting vectors for targeted alpha therapy.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2015Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Triad National Security, LLCInventors: Justin Wilson, Eva Birnbaum, Kevin John, Francois Nortier, Michael Fassbender, Valery Radchenko, Jonathan Ward Engle
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Publication number: 20190204305Abstract: A system and method includes a test container for detecting a target substance in a consumable sample, where the test container includes a test container body defining a test container top, a test container bottom opposing the test container top, a first chamber proximal the test container top, and a second chamber proximal the test container bottom, a magnetic diaphragm situated between the first chamber and the second chamber, the magnetic diaphragm obstructing flow of the consumable sample, and the magnetic diaphragm including a magnetic element embedded in the magnetic diaphragm, and a driving element geometrically complementary to the first chamber, the driving element including a consumable sample grinding feature protruding from a surface of the driving element.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2019Publication date: July 4, 2019Inventors: Scott Sundvor, Steven Portela, Jonathan Ward, John Walton, Jonathan William Kiel, Jeffrey Mekler, Shireen Yates, Jacob Mooney, Dane Weitmann, Joseph Horrell
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Publication number: 20190172064Abstract: An authentication system may receive an authentication MAC, an integrity MAC, and data transmitted from a payment application and a payment terminal. A local integrity MAC may be generated using the data as an input to a first cryptographic operation. The system may compare the local integrity MAC to the received integrity MAC to authenticate the received integrity MAC. A local authentication MAC may be generated using a second cryptographic operation and compare the local authentication MAC to the received authentication MAC. The system may authenticate the payment application in response to a successful authentication of at least one of the received authentication MAC or the received integrity MAC.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2016Publication date: June 6, 2019Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Carlos Eduardo Oliveira do Valle Silvestre, Jonathan Ward Lupton
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Patent number: 10254279Abstract: A system and method includes a test container for detecting a target substance in a consumable sample, where the test container includes a test container body defining a test container top, a test container bottom opposing the test container top, a first chamber proximal the test container top, and a second chamber proximal the test container bottom, a magnetic diaphragm situated between the first chamber and the second chamber, the magnetic diaphragm obstructing flow of the consumable sample, and the magnetic diaphragm including a magnetic element embedded in the magnetic diaphragm, and a driving element geometrically complementary to the first chamber, the driving element including a consumable sample grinding feature protruding from a surface of the driving element.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2016Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: Nima Labs, Inc.Inventors: Scott Sundvor, Steven Portela, Jonathan Ward, John Walton, Jonathan William Kiel, Jeffrey Mekler, Shireen Yates, Jacob Mooney, Dane Weitmann, Joseph Horrell
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Patent number: 10215923Abstract: A tunable, all-optical, coupling method for a high-Q silica microsphere and an optical waveguide is disclosed. By means of a novel optical nanopositioning method, induced thermal expansion of an asymmetric microsphere stem for laser powers up to 211 mW is observed and used to fine tune the microsphere-waveguide coupling. Microcavity displacements ranging from (0.61±0.13)-(3.49±0.13) ?m and nanometer scale sensitivities varying from (2.81±0.08)-(17.08±0.76) nm/mW are obtained. Additionally, an apparent linear dependency of coupling distance on stem laser heating is achieved. Using these methods, coupling can be altered such that the differing and customizable coupling regimes can be achieved.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2018Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Okinawa Institute of Science and TechnologyInventors: Rafino Miguel James Murphy, Fuchuan Lei, Jonathan Ward, Sile Nic Chormaic, Yong Yang
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Publication number: 20190033527Abstract: A tunable, all-optical, coupling method for a high-Q silica microsphere and an optical waveguide is disclosed. By means of a novel optical nanopositioning method, induced thermal expansion of an asymmetric microsphere stem for laser powers up to 211 mW is observed and used to fine tune the microsphere-waveguide coupling. Microcavity displacements ranging from (0.61±0.13)?(3.49±0.13) ?m and nanometer scale sensitivities varying from (2.81±0.08)?(17.08±0.76) nm/mW are obtained. Additionally, an apparent linear dependency of coupling distance on stem laser heating is achieved. Using these methods, coupling can be altered such that the differing and customizable coupling regimes can be achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Applicant: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology School CorporationInventors: Rafino Miguel James Murphy, Fuchuan Lei, Jonathan Ward, Sile Nic Chormaic, Yong Yang
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Publication number: 20180334686Abstract: A method for expression of transcribable unit(s) in a target cell is provided. The method comprises the steps of: a) providing a target cell expressing a site-specific recombinase, b) providing a DNA vector characterized by a 5? to 3? vector sequence orientation. The DNA vector comprises a plurality of recombination units, wherein a single recombination unit comprises at least one transcribable unit and a first type and a second type of target site that are recognizable by the site-specific recombinase. Recombination can only occur between two target sites of the same type and the first type of target site is located at the 5? start of the recombination unit and the second type of target site is located at the 3? end of the recombination unit. For all recombination units comprised within the DNA vector, the orientation of all of the first type of target sites are the same, and the orientation of all of the second type of target sites are the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2016Publication date: November 22, 2018Applicant: GENOME BIOLOGICS UGInventors: Jaya KRISHNAN, Jonathan WARD
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Publication number: 20180188239Abstract: A system and method for detecting harmful substances within a consumable sample comprising: receiving a consumable sample at a first chamber of a test container; transforming the consumable sample into a homogenized sample upon processing of the consumable sample; delivering the homogenized sample to a second chamber of the test container, wherein the second chamber is configured to receive the homogenized sample comprises an outlet port; mixing the homogenized sample with a process reagent within the second chamber, thereby producing a dispersion; transmitting a volume of the dispersion to an analysis chamber, of the test container, configured to position a detection substrate proximal the port of the second chamber and comprising a detection window that enables detection of presence of the allergen; and detecting presence of the allergen within the consumable sample by way of an optical sensor configured to detect signals indicative of the allergen through the detection window.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2018Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Scott Sundvor, Steven Portela, Jonathan Ward, John Walton, Jonathan William Kiel, Jeffrey Mekler, Shireen Yates, Jacob Mooney
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Patent number: 9939432Abstract: A system and method for detecting harmful substances within a consumable sample comprising: receiving a consumable sample at a first chamber of a test container; transforming the consumable sample into a homogenized sample upon processing of the consumable sample; delivering the homogenized sample to a second chamber of the test container, wherein the second chamber is configured to receive the homogenized sample comprises an outlet port; mixing the homogenized sample with a process reagent within the second chamber, thereby producing a dispersion; transmitting a volume of the dispersion to an analysis chamber, of the test container, configured to position a detection substrate proximal the port of the second chamber and comprising a detection window that enables detection of presence of the allergen; and detecting presence of the allergen within the consumable sample by way of an optical sensor configured to detect signals indicative of the allergen through the detection window.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2014Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Nima Labs, Inc.Inventors: Scott Sundvor, Steven Portela, Jonathan Ward, John Walton, Jonathan William Kiel, Jeffrey Mekler, Shireen Yates, Jacob Mooney