Patents by Inventor Peter Gill
Peter Gill 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: 10118792Abstract: Unwinding systems and methods are provided for unwinding a fiber from a bobbin. The unwinding system can include an axle defining a first axis extending an axial direction, a bobbin rotatably mounted around the axle, a pulley positioned to receive the fiber from the bobbin, wherein the pulley is rotatable around a second axis, and a sensor positioned between the bobbin and the pulley. The bobbin is moveable along the axial direction, and wherein the fiber extends tangentially from a surface of the bobbin.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2016Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Theodore Robert Grossman, Roger Antonio Aparicio, Martin Peter Gill, Steven Robert Hayashi, Andrew William Miller
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Publication number: 20180037512Abstract: Methods for coating a fiber are provided. The method can include unwinding a silicon carbide-containing fibrous material from a bobbin rotatably mounted around an axle and forming a boron nitride coating onto the silicon carbide-containing fibrous material. The bobbin is moved along the axial direction such that the silicon carbide-containing fibrous material defines an unwind angle with the axial direction, with the unwind angle being maintained between about 80° to about 100°.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Theodore Robert Grossman, Roger Antonio Aparicio, Martin Peter Gill, Steven Robert Hayashi, Andrew William Miller
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Publication number: 20180037433Abstract: Unwinding systems and methods are provided for unwinding a fiber from a bobbin. The unwinding system can include an axle defining a first axis extending an axial direction, a bobbin rotatably mounted around the axle, a pulley positioned to receive the fiber from the bobbin, wherein the pulley is rotatable around a second axis, and a sensor positioned between the bobbin and the pulley. The bobbin is moveable along the axial direction, and wherein the fiber extends tangentially from a surface of the bobbin.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Theodore Robert Grossman, Roger Antonio Aparicio, Martin Peter Gill, Steven Robert Hayashi, Andrew William Miller
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Publication number: 20130046521Abstract: A method of optimizing one or more parameters in a process for considering a DNA containing sample using a method of modeling and a method of modeling itself are provided. The method of modeling the process for considering a DNA containing sample uses a graphical model. The model seeks to provide one or more optimized parameters for the consideration process. The methods aim to consider the whole process, for instance, the number of cells required for the process and/or the extraction efficiency and/or the sub-sample volume relative to the sample volume and/or the amplification efficiency and/or the optimum number of amplification cycles and/or the effect of degradation on the amount of amplifiable DNA in the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: FORENSIC SCIENCE SERVICE LIMITEDInventors: Peter GILL, James CURRAN
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Patent number: 8032307Abstract: A method for establishing the genotype of the locus is provided in which a series of calibration samples are analysed, the results being one of three indication types, a window being defined relative to the indication for each of the indication types, unknown samples being similarly analysed with the window that they fall within being taken to determine the indication type for the unknown sample and hence the genotype of the relevant locus. The technique provides a robust, reliable and accurate method of genotyping which is suited to automation.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2007Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Foresnic Science Service Ltd.Inventors: Peter Gill, Lindsey Dixon
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Patent number: 7970551Abstract: The invention provides methods for providing information on the probability of DNA samples being contaminated over days, weeks and months in relation to collection, processing and analysis of DNA samples. Methods are also provided for analyzing the likelihood of a result arising due to contamination and/or determining the analysis protocol to be applied to a DNA sample and/or methods of operating databases, particularly containing DNA profiles. Improvements in accounting for sporadic and undetected contamination and improvements in the operation of DNA sampling of analysis are provided by the invention.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2010Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Forensic Science Service LimitedInventors: Peter Gill, Amanda Kirkham
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Patent number: 7885770Abstract: Set up methods, analysis methods and monitoring methods for capillary gel arrays are provided which rigorously determine the number of capillaries for which standards should be used and/or the capillaries in which standards should not be considered and/or for which performance is impaired.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2002Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: The Secretary of State for the Home Department c/o The Forensic Science ServiceInventors: Peter Gill, Peter Koumi, Kam Tsang
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Publication number: 20100114500Abstract: The invention provides methods for providing information on the probability of DNA samples being contaminated over days, weeks and months in relation to collection, processing and analysis of DNA samples. Methods are also provided for analysing the likelihood of a result arising due to contamination and/or determining the analysis protocol to be applied to a DNA sample and/or methods of operating databases, particularly containing DNA profiles. Improvements in accounting for sporadic and undetected contamination and improvements in the operation of DNA sampling of analysis are provided by the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2010Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: Forensic Science Service LimitedInventors: Peter GILL, Amanda Kirkham
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Patent number: 7668660Abstract: The invention provides methods for providing information on the probability of DNA samples being contaminated over days, weeks and months in relation to collection, processing and analysis of DNA samples. Methods are also provided for analysing the likelihood of a result arising due to contamination and/or determining the analysis protocol to be applied to a DNA sample and/or methods of operating databases, particularly containing DNA profiles. Improvements in accounting for sporadic and undetected contamination and improvements in the operation of DNA sampling of analysis are provided by the invention.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2004Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Forensic Science Service LimitedInventors: Peter Gill, Amanda Kirkham
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Publication number: 20090234621Abstract: A method of optimizing one or more parameters in a process for considering a DNA containing sample using a method of modeling and a method of modeling itself are provided. The method of modeling the process for considering a DNA containing sample uses a graphical model. The model seeks to provide one or more optimized parameters for the consideration process. The methods aim to consider the whole process, for instance, the number of cells required for the process and/or the extraction efficiency and/or the sub-sample volume relative to the sample volume and/or the amplification efficiency and/or the optimum number of amplification cycles and/or the effect of degradation on the amount of amplifiable DNA in the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2005Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: FORENSIC SCIENCE SERVICE LIMITEDInventors: Peter Gill, James Curran
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Publication number: 20090170106Abstract: The invention provides improved techniques for investigating DNA samples, which offers improved sensitivity and specifity. The invention provides a method of investigating single nucleotide polymorphisms in a sample of DNA, the method comprising contacting the DNA containing sample with at least one first set of primers, amplifying the DNA using those primers to give an amplified product, contacting at least a portion of the amplified product with at least one second set of primers, amplifying the DNA using those second set of primers to give a further amplified product and examining one or more characteristics of the further amplified product, one or more of the primers of the first set of primers including a locus specific portion and a further portion, the locus specific portion of one of those one or more of the primers annealing to one side of the SNP under investigation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2008Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: The Secretary of State for the Home DepartmentInventors: Peter GILL, Javaid Hussain, Adam Long
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Publication number: 20090117579Abstract: A variety of methods are provided which use a silicon or silicon dioxide channel to extract DNA from a sample and then release it at a later point. The extraction channels are simple to manufacture and reliable in use. Prior art problems with entrainment of gas, liquid and solid material within channels are addressed. The techniques provide a convenient way of controlling the amount or concentration of DNA in the eluant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2008Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicants: THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT, QINETIQ LIMITEDInventors: Adam Long, Peter Gill, Tim Cox
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Publication number: 20080161196Abstract: A method for establishing the genotype of the locus is provided in which a series of calibration samples are analysed, the results being one of three indication types, a window being defined relative to the indication for each of the indication types, unknown samples being similarly analysed with the window that they fall within being taken to determine the indication type for the unknown sample and hence the genotype of the relevant locus. The technique provides a robust, reliable and accurate method of genotyping which is suited to automation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2007Publication date: July 3, 2008Applicant: The Secretary of State for the Home DepartmentInventors: Peter Gill, Lindsey Dixon
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Publication number: 20080108069Abstract: The invention provides allelic ladder mixtures and individual alleles suitable for use in such mixtures. The allelic ladder mixtures give improved identification and distinguishing capabilities, particularly suitable in forensic investigations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2007Publication date: May 8, 2008Applicant: The Secretary of State Home DepartmentInventors: Rebecca Barber, Michael Barber, Peter Johnson, Sharon Gillbard, Marc Haywood, Carolyn Smith, Jennifer Arnold, Trudy Burke, Andrew Urquhart, Peter Gill
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Publication number: 20070178497Abstract: The invention provides a method for obtaining additional information about DNA mixtures arising from a variety of sources and/or a variety of concentrations.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Peter Gill, Javaid Hussain, Adam Long, Gillian Tully
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Publication number: 20070143028Abstract: The invention provides methods for providing information on the probability of DNA samples being contaminated over days, weeks and months in relation to collection, processing and analysis of DNA samples. Methods are also provided for analysing the likelihood of a result arising due to contamination and/or determining the analysis protocol to be applied to a DNA sample and/or methods of operating databases, particularly containing DNA profiles. Improvements in accounting for sporadic and undetected contamination and improvements in the operation of DNA sampling of analysis are provided by the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2004Publication date: June 21, 2007Inventors: Peter Gill, Amanda Kirkham
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Publication number: 20070003930Abstract: A variety of methods are provided which use a silicon or silicon dioxide channel to extract DNA from a sample and then release it at a later point. The extraction channels are simple to manufacture and reliable in use. Prior art problems with entrainment of gas, liquid and solid material within channels are addressed. The techniques provide a convenient way of controlling the amount or concentration of DNA in the eluant.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2004Publication date: January 4, 2007Inventors: Adam Long, Peter Gill, Tim Cox
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Method and apparatus for centralized management of a storage virtualization engine and data services
Patent number: 7158973Abstract: SVE management software uses management software running at a central service processor to control storage virtualization engines operating in a plurality application programming interface (API) that allows a consistent control of all SVE facilities by means of a set of API commands. The management software controls a dispatch module that translates the commands into appropriate instructions for the SVE nodes and communicates with the remote SVE nodes by a plurality of node client-node server pairs that transfer instructions from the dispatch module to the remote nodes and transfer requested information back from the remote nodes to the dispatch module. Various interfaces, such as a command line interpreter and a CIM provider can be built using the API commands.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2002Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.Inventors: Chhandomay Mandal, Andrei A. Dancus, Juan C. Zuluaga, Peter Gill, Rowan E. DaSilva -
Publication number: 20060099614Abstract: The invention provides improved techniques for investigating DNA samples, which offers improved sensitivity and specifity. The invention provides a method of investigating single nucleotide polymorphisms in a sample of DNA, the method comprising contacting the DNA containing sample with at least one first set of primers, amplifying the DNA using those primers to give an amplified product, contacting at least a portion of the amplified product with at least one second set of primers, amplifying the DNA using those second set of primers to give a further amplified product and examining one or more characteristics of the further amplified product, one or more of the primers of the first set of primers including a locus specific portion and a further portion, the locus specific portion of one of those one or more of the primers annealing to one side of the SNP under investigation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2005Publication date: May 11, 2006Applicant: The Secretary of State for the Home DepartmentInventors: Peter Gill, Javaid Hussain, Adam Long
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Publication number: 20060046263Abstract: A method for processing results, particularly from, the method comprising: obtaining from the results information concerning the single nucleotide polymorphisms implied for one or more loci, the information including identity information on the single nucleotide polymorphism or polymorphisms of a locus and a value related to the level detected for each identity; comparing each value with a first threshold and a second threshold, the comparison for the value or values for a locus determining the single nucleotide polymorphism identities considered to be possible for that locus.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2005Publication date: March 2, 2006Applicant: The Secretary of State for the Home DepartmentInventors: Peter Gill, Lindsey Dixon, Pieris Koumi