Patents by Inventor Peter James

Peter 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).

  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING NOSCAPINE AND SYNTHESIS INTERMEDIATES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20210155963
    Abstract: Methods that may be used for the manufacture of the therapeutic chemical compound noscapine and noscapine synthesis intermediates. Compounds useful for the synthesis of noscapine are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Peter James Facchini, Xue Chen, Thi Thu Thuy Dang
  • Code Packager with SQL Parser
    Publication number: 20210157775
    Abstract: Database servers may maintain a database according to a database schema. A database change management system can include a profile service configured to collect database profile information. A forecast service can be configured to use SQL parsing to generate change objects and generate a forecast report indicative of a prediction of a failure or success of an implementation of the set of changes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Peter James Pickerill, Nathan Owen Voxland
  • METALLIC FENESTRATION SYSTEMS WITH IMPROVED THERMAL PERFORMANCE AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAME
    Publication number: 20210148159
    Abstract: Thermally broken fenestration systems are provided that improve performance characteristics or combinations thereof, including strength and thermal conductivity. Embodiments disclosed include one or more fenestration frame assemblies, each having an interior frame member and an exterior frame member. The interior frame members and exterior frame members are coupled together via a plurality of bridges distributed along the length of the respective fenestration frame assembly. The bridges provide structural rigidity, while providing a plurality of air gaps between interior frame member and the exterior frame member to provide a thermal break.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Peter James Rehme, Aaron Hawkins, Mark Joseph Rehme
  • Analyte detection on a solid support by nucleic acid amplification coupled to an immunoassay
    Patent number: 11008604
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provides a method for detection of at least one analyte derived from a sample, comprising the steps of: a) depositing the sample on a surface of a solid support; b) transferring at least a portion of the solid support to a receptacle suitable for performing a specific binding assay for one or more analytes of interest; c) optionally washing the portion; d) adding a single specific binding partner for each analyte of interest to the receptacle, the binding partner being labelled with an oligonucleotide sequence; e) mixing the portion with nucleic acid amplification reagents; f) amplifying the oligonucleotide sequence; and g) detecting amplified nucleic acid. The invention also provides a kit for use with the method for detection of at least one analyte derived from a sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Global Life Sciences Solutions Operations UK Ltd
    Inventors: Kathryn Louise Lamerton, Jeffrey Kenneth Horton, Peter James Tatnell
  • Compounds for medicinal applications
    Patent number: 11007274
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds for use in treating and/or preventing influenza. The compound comprises a first and second domain in which the first domain comprises at least one anchoring group which binds to the surface of influenza viruses and the second domain comprises at least one anionic group. The first and second domains are covalently linked. Also provided are pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, prodrugs or stereoisomer of the compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Ausvir Therapeutics Pty LTD
    Inventors: Betty Jin, Ee-Ling Seah, Paul Arthur Jones, Peter James Jenkins, Henry Kenneth Windle, Wen Yang Wu
  • HEALICOIL KNOTLESS OUTER DRIVER RETENTION FEATURE
    Publication number: 20210137513
    Abstract: A system for tissue repair includes an anchor body having a proximal end, a distal end, and a plurality of turns of a screw thread extending between the proximal and distal ends. The plurality of turns of the screw thread define an internal volume communicating with a region exterior to the anchor body through a spacing defined between the plurality of turns of the screw thread, and at least one rib disposed within the internal volume connected to at least two of the plurality of turns of the screw thread. The system includes an anchor driver comprising an elongated shaft extending between a proximal end and a distal end. A distal portion of the shaft includes an open slot defined by at least two distally-extending prongs. The at least one rib of the anchor body is engageable with the open slot of the shaft of the anchor driver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon-Paul Rogers, Mark Edwin Housman, Peter James Cashmore
  • System and method for protecting a solid-state power controller
    Patent number: 11005254
    Abstract: An electrical power distribution system can distribute electricity from a source to a load, and can comprise at least one solid state power controller (SSPC) having an input coupled to the source and an output coupled to the load. The SSPC can include an open shunt switch connecting the input to ground. A control circuit can couple to the shunt switch and can be configured to detect a failure in the SSPC. A fuse can be connected between the source and the input. A failure can be detected in the SSPC and the control circuit can close the shunt switch to cause a short circuit that will blow the fuse and isolate the SSPC from the source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: GE Aviation Systems Limited
    Inventors: Peter James Handy, Michael Glenny
  • Machine learning classifications of aphasia
    Patent number: 11004462
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for performing aphasia assessment. One of the methods includes receiving a recording, generating a text transcript of the recording, and generating speech quantifying and comprehension scores which can be used to determine an aphasia classification. Another method includes performing an aphasia assessment on a brain image to obtain an aphasia classification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Omniscient Neurotechnology Pty Limited
    Inventors: Michael Edward Sughrue, Stephane Philippe Doyen, Peter James Nicholas
  • Arc mitigation in electrical power distribution system
    Patent number: 11005262
    Abstract: A circuit to mitigate arc failures in an electrical power distribution system can include a solid state distribution system connected to a source of power and to a load, a solid state power controller (SSPC) having a set of field effect transistors (FETs) responsive to command signals from the SSPC wherein an arc in a wire bond of a failed FET can trigger a predetermined sequence to quench the arc and isolate remaining wire bond material in the failed FET from contaminating a creepage path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: GE Aviation Systems Limited
    Inventors: Peter James Handy, Ross Jonathan Williams
  • HEALICOIL KNOTLESS DISTAL TIP AND PLUG TRANSMISSION
    Publication number: 20210128137
    Abstract: An anchor assembly can include an anchor comprising a proximal portion, a distal portion having a tip, and a surface extending between the tip and the proximal portion and can include a protrusion extending along a length of the surface. The anchor can define a cavity therein with a wall of the cavity having threads, an opening to the cavity located in the proximal anchor portion, and a through hole defined in a distal portion of the tip. Further, the anchor assembly can include a plug having a threaded proximal outer portion and a non-threaded distal outer portion disposed within the cavity of the anchor. The threaded proximal outer portion can be engaged with the cavity wall threads and the non-threaded distal outer portion can be configured to move axially within the anchor cavity. The anchor assembly can include a sleeve having an opening to receive the protrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicants: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG, Smith & Nephew Asia Pacific Pte. Limited
    Inventors: Jon-Paul Rogers, Mark Edwin Housman, Richard Perry Rego, JR., Peter James Cashmore
  • Screening and monitoring the progression of type 2 diabetes by the molecular identification of human gut flora using FTA as a faecal collection device
    Patent number: 10982290
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for detecting and quantifying gut flora derived from human faeces, comprising acquiring a solid support containing human faeces; optionally amplifying nucleic acid from the human faeces; and detecting and quantifying the presence of gut flora of interest. Also disclosed is a method for assessing whether a person has type-2 diabetes as well as a kit for detecting and quantifying gut flora from human faeces, comprising a solid support for collecting human faeces; and primer pairs for amplifying 16S rRNA sequence from bacteria of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Global Life Sciences Solutions Operations UK Ltd
    Inventors: Jeffrey Kenneth Horton, Peter James Tatnell, Matthew Sam Morrison, Alan Stuart Pierce
  • Method and apparatus for initializing a controller module
    Patent number: 10983495
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a control module circuit having a circuit communication input port, a circuit communication output port, a first controllable unit that has a first controller module, and a second controllable unit having a second controller module. The first controller module has a first communication input port connected with the circuit communication input port and a first communication output port. The second controller module has a second communication input port connected with the first communication output port and a second communication output port connected with the circuit communication output port. The first and second controllable units are adapted to be identified with a permanent identity by way of a transmittable data signal receivable at the communication input port and sequentially received by the first and second controllable units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: GE Aviation Systems Limited
    Inventors: David Alan Elliott, James Angelo Elder, Peter James Handy, Denis Vaughan Weale
  • Apparatus to detect a fault in a wire
    Patent number: 10983155
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for managing the detection of faults in a wiring system. The wiring system is made up of supply wires and can include return wires. The supply wire connects a power supply to a load end. The fault detecting apparatus is positioned along the wire between the power supply and the load end and can include a first and second resistor, a voltage monitor, and an indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: GE Aviation Systems Limited
    Inventors: John Oliver Collins, Russell Mark Compton, Peter James Handy, Denis Vaughan Weale
  • Wheeled walker
    Patent number: 10973730
    Abstract: A rollator including a frame having first and second side frames extending along respective ones of a pair of planes. First and second upper body supports are coupled to and disposable at an adjustable height above the frame. A pair of forearm gutters are coupled to respective ones of the first and second upper body supports for engaging and supporting a respective forearm of the user during use. Each forearm gutter includes a peripheral edge, a forward midpoint on the peripheral edge, and a rearward midpoint on the peripheral edge. Each forearm gutter defines a longitudinal axis bisecting the respective forearm gutter and passing through the forward midpoint and the rearward midpoint. The forward midpoint and the rearward midpoint on each forearm gutter fall between the pair of planes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Protostar, Inc., a Delaware Corporation
    Inventors: Peter James Fellingham, Yichuan Pan
  • Multi-Sync Ensemble Model for Device Localization
    Publication number: 20210105593
    Abstract: A system and method determine the location of a device. The device collects sensor data using one or more sensors. Based on the sensor data, one or more localization models are selected from a plurality of localization models. The selected models are applied to generate one or more candidate locations. The current location of the device is determined based on the one or more candidate locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Si ying Diana Hu, Anubhav Ashok, Peter James Turner
  • POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210104856
    Abstract: A power distribution system includes a track having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a longitudinal axis extending through the first and second ends. The track defines a channel extending along the longitudinal axis. A plurality of power cables is positioned within the channel. The power distribution system further includes an electrical hub having a body coupled to the second end of the track. A plurality of wafers is supported by the body and stacked on top of each other to define a set of terminals. The set of terminals is electrically connected to the plurality of power cables. A power receptacle is supported by the body and electrically connected to the plurality of wafers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Brian David Alexander, Peter James Keyzer, Jeffrey Dennis Roetman, Raymond Hugh Riner, Gordon Frank Chapman
  • EMERGENCY RELEASE BARRIER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210102350
    Abstract: An emergency release barrier system that includes a post having at least one retainer; and a barrier tape having a cooperatively shaped attaching part formed at an outer end of the tape. The retainer is open at an upper end, has a first vertical retaining wall at a first side, a second vertical retaining wall at a second side, and a vertically extending opening formed between the first retaining wall and the second retaining wall, such that a vertically extending retaining volume is formed between an inner wall of the retainer, the first retaining wall and the second retaining wall, and a width of the retaining volume is greater than a width of the opening. The attaching part of the barrier tape is cooperatively formed to be removably mounted in and retained in the retaining volume of the retainer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Peter James CRAWLEY, Bejamin James SULLY
  • System and method for limting currents in a power distribution system
    Patent number: 10972087
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling voltage sharing between a set of switching components can include applying power from a current source with a positive lead and a negative lead, closing the set of switching components to connect power from the current source to an electrical load, detecting a set of voltage values for the set of switching components, and controlling a current limiting function of at least one of the set of switching components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: GE Aviation Systems Limited
    Inventors: Peter James Handy, Peter Michael Tyler
  • Methods and reagents for reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction
    Patent number: 10968478
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of amplifying an RNA molecule in a biological sample by reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR), wherein the RT-PCR is carried out in a solution comprising a polar aprotic solvent; a serum albumin, and a polyol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Global Life Sciences Solutions Operations UK Ltd
    Inventors: Alexander Yarunin, Peter James Tatnell, Kathryn Louise Lamerton, Rebecca Ngaire Fullerton
  • Electrical hub
    Patent number: D919577
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: HERMAN MILLER, INC.
    Inventors: Brian David Alexander, Peter James Keyzer