Patents by Inventor Nigel James

Nigel James 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).

  • Publication number: 20240137363
    Abstract: In some examples, a system receives information from electronic devices comprising network devices and computing devices in a computing environment that are subject to attestations of interfaces of the network devices and the computing devices. For each interface of a given computing device being attested, the system verifies that the interface of the given computing device is connected to an interface of a corresponding network device that is being attested. For each interface of a given network device being attested, the system verifies that the interface of the given network device is connected to an interface of a corresponding computing device that is being attested or an interface of another network device that is being attested.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Nigel John Edwards, Thomas M. Laffey, Ludovic Emmanuel Paul Noel Jacquin, Sunil James
  • Publication number: 20240068348
    Abstract: A system can display confidence values in a wellbore inversion model using a visual indicator. The system can receive downhole data relating to the wellbore from a downhole tool deployed in a wellbore of a geological formation during a wellbore operation. The system can additionally generate an inversion model of the geological formation by performing inversion processing on the downhole data. Furthermore, the system can determine confidence values for the downhole data in the inversion model. Additionally, the system can determine a depth of detection limit for the downhole data based on the confidence values. The system can output the inversion model, the depth of detection limit, and a visual indicator based on the confidence values for display at a display device for use in adjusting the wellbore operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Jeremy James Combs, Nigel Clegg, Paul Blair Johnson, Vytautas Usaitis
  • Patent number: 11618743
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, useful as a pesticides, especially as herbicides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AG
    Inventors: James Nicholas Scutt, Nigel James Willetts, Ravindra Sonawane, Mangala Phadte, Sandeep Reddy Kandukuri, Swarnendu Sasmal, Sarah Armstrong, Andrea McGranaghan, Sean Ng
  • Publication number: 20230102377
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality, and extended reality systems, and more specifically, to systems and methods for managing multiplayer communications seamlessly across platforms and distributed geographic locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: Magnopus, LLC
    Inventors: Tyler Ohlsen, Nigel James Budden, Kevin Mullican, Jerome Meyers
  • Patent number: 11542235
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and G are as defined herein. The invention further relates to herbicidal compositions which comprise a compound of Formula (I), to their use for controlling weeds, in particular in crops of useful plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AG
    Inventors: Alan Joseph Hennessy, Elizabeth Pearl Jones, Shuji Hachisu, Nigel James Willetts, Suzanna Dale, Alexander William Gregory, Ian Thomas Tinmouth Houlsby, Yunas Bhonoah, Julia Comas-Barcelo
  • Patent number: 11477063
    Abstract: A method of signal communication is disclosed comprising providing source data having a predetermined signal power; mapping the source data onto a first modulation scheme to obtain a first set of complex symbols; mapping the source data onto at least one further modulation scheme to obtain at least one further set of complex symbols; combining the first set of complex symbols and the at least one further set of complex signals to form a modulated signal to be forwarded along a communications channel. Beneficially, the predetermined signal power of the source data is split between the first modulation scheme and the at least one further modulation scheme.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
    Inventor: Nigel James Tolson
  • Patent number: 11463290
    Abstract: A demodulation method and apparatus is disclosed that is for use on a modulated communication signal. The method includes receiving the modulated signal including a first set of complex symbols and at least one further set of complex symbols; applying a Forward Error Correction (FEC) decoding technique; applying a first phase estimation technique to the first set of symbols; applying a second phase estimation technique to the further set of symbols to determine phase information for the modulation signal using a first phase estimation means; and repeating in part using at least one further phase estimation means to identify the presence of phase rotation. Beneficially the method enables the use of large block sizes in the FEC technique.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
    Inventor: Nigel James Tolson
  • Publication number: 20220248678
    Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidally active cinnolinium derivatives and formulations comprising such derivatives. The invention further extends to herbicidal mixtures comprising a cinnolinium derivative as described herein and at least one additional herbicidal active ingredient. The use of the afore-mentioned cinnolinium derivatives, formulations and/or herbicidal mixtures in controlling undesirable plant growth: in particular the use for the post-emergence control of weeds, also falls within the scope of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
    Inventors: Nigel James WILLETTS, James Nicholas SCUTT
  • Patent number: 11385041
    Abstract: A fixturing apparatus is described that can be used with metrology apparatus, such as coordinate measuring machines, flexible gauges and the like. The fixturing apparatus has a base and a plurality of supports extending from the base that are configured to retain an object. At least one of the plurality of supports comprises a floating support having a floating support element that is moveable relative to the base upon contact with an object being loaded into the fixture. A locking mechanism, such as a pneumatic locking mechanism, is provided that can be actuated to immobilise each floating support element relative to the base. The object may have a glass sheet. A corresponding method of fixturing an object is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: RENISHAW PLC
    Inventors: Thomas Nigel James Silvey, Ian David Stroud
  • Publication number: 20220192195
    Abstract: The present invention relates novel herbicidal combinations and their use in controlling plants or inhibiting plant growth. In particular, herbicidal combinations of the invention comprise at least one pyridazine derivative as defined herein, in combination with at least one further herbicide that is an acetoclactase synthase (ALS) inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
    Inventors: Nigel James WILLETTS, Gavin John HALL, Niall Rae THOMSON, Julia FELLMANN, Raymond Joseph WUERFFEL, Ravindra SONAWANE, Mangala PHADTE, Sandeep Reddy KANDUKURI, Sarah ARMSTRONG, Sean NG, Andrea MCGRANAGHAN, James Nicholas SCUTT, Sian Janet MOORHOUSE
  • Publication number: 20220159956
    Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidal combinations and their use in controlling plants or inhibiting plant growth. In particular, herbicidal combinations comprising at least one pyridazine derivative of Formula (I) as defined herein, in combination with at least one further herbicide that is a compound of Formula (II) as defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
    Inventors: Nigel James WILLETTS, Gavin John HALL, Niall Rae THOMSON, Julia FELLMANN, Raymond Joseph WUERFFEL, Ravindra SONAWANE, Mangala PHADTE, Sandeep Reddy KANDUKURI, Sarah ARMSTRONG, Sean NG, Andrea MCGRANAGHAN, James Nicholas SCUTT, Sian Janet MOORHOUSE
  • Publication number: 20220142162
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel herbicidal combinations and their use in controlling plants or inhibiting plant growth. In particular, herbicidal combinations of the invention comprise at least one pyridazine derivative of Formula (I), in combination with at least one further herbicide that is a non-selective herbicide, a herbicide that acts through the inhibition of protoporphoryinogen oxidase, or a herbicide that inhibits photosystem II in photosynthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Applicant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
    Inventors: Nigel James WILLETTS, Gavin John HALL, Niall Rae THOMSON, Julia FELLMANN, Raymond Joseph WUERFFEL, Ravindra SONAWANE, Mangala PHADTE, Sandeep Reddy KANDUKURI, Sarah ARMSTRONG, Sean NG, Andrea MCGRANAGHAN, James Nicholas SCUTT, Sian Janet MOORHOUSE
  • Publication number: 20220142164
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, useful as a pesticides, especially as herbicides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Applicant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
    Inventors: James Nicholas SCUTT, Nigel James WILLETTS
  • Publication number: 20220132847
    Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidally active cinnolinium derivatives of formula (I), as well as to processes and intermediates used for the preparation of such derivatives. The invention further extends to herbicidal compositions comprising such derivatives, as well as to the use of such compounds and compositions in controlling undesirable plant growth: in particular the use in controlling weeds, in crops of useful plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
    Inventors: James Nicholas SCUTT, Nigel James WILLETTS
  • Publication number: 20220127255
    Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidally active pyridazine derivatives of Formula (I) as defined herein, as well as to herbicidal compositions comprising such derivatives, and the use of such compounds and compositions for controlling undesirable plant growth: in particular the use for controlling weeds, in crops of useful plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
    Inventors: Nigel James WILLETTS, Andrea MCGRANAGHAN, James Nicholas SCUTT
  • Publication number: 20220125052
    Abstract: The present invention relates herbicidal combinations and their use in controlling plants or inhibiting plant growth. In particular, herbicidal combinations of the invention comprise at least one pyridazine derivative of Formula (I) as defined herein, in combination with at least one further herbicide that is a pyrrolidinone derivatives of the Formula (II) as defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
    Inventors: Nigel James WILLETTS, Gavin John HALL, Niall Rae THOMSON, Julia FELLMANN, Raymond Joseph WUERFFEL, Ravindra SONAWANE, Mangala PHADTE, Sandeep Reddy KANDUKURI, Sarah ARMSTRONG, Sean NG, Andrea MCGRANAGHAN, James Nicholas SCUTT, Sian Janet MOORHOUSE
  • Publication number: 20220112175
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, useful as a pesticides, especially as herbicides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
    Inventors: Nigel James WILLETTS, James Nicholas SCUTT
  • Publication number: 20220104492
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, useful as a pesticides, especially as herbicides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Applicant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
    Inventors: James Nicholas SCUTT, Nigel James WILLETTS
  • Publication number: 20220104493
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, useful as a pesticides, especially as herbicides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Applicant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
    Inventors: James Nicholas SCUTT, Nigel James WILLETTS, John Stephen DELANEY
  • Publication number: 20220095618
    Abstract: The present invention relates novel herbicidal combinations and their use in controlling plants or inhibiting plant growth. In particular, herbicidal combinations of the invention comprise at least one pyridazine derivative of Formula (I), in combination with at least one further herbicide that is a HPPD-inhibitor herbicide, a synthetic AUXIN herbicide, a herbicide that acts through the inhibition of ACCase, or a herbicide that inhibits cell division through interference with VLCFA biosynthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
    Inventors: Nigel James WILLETTS, Gavin John HALL, Niall Rae THOMSON, Julia FELLMANN, Raymond Joseph WUERFFEL, Ravindra SONAWANE, Mangala PHADTE, Sandeep Reddy KANDUKURI, Sarah ARMSTRONG, Sean NG, Andrea MCGRANAGHAN, Sian Janet MOORHOUSE