Patents by Inventor Pickering
Pickering 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: 11976108Abstract: A modified Ac-TMP-2 protein lacks one or a plurality of acidic C-terminal amino acids normally present in a full-length or wild-type Ac-TMP-2 protein and may also lack one or a plurality of N-terminal amino acids while retaining the amino acid sequence C-S-C at or near the N-terminus. The modified Ac-TMP-2 protein may be useful in method and composition for reducing or alleviating inflammation in a subject. Inflammation may be associated with a disease is a disease of the digestive tract such as chronic gastritis or an inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, or a disease of the respiratory system, such as asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2020Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: James Cook UniversityInventors: Alex Loukas, Andrew Leech, Darren Pickering
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Publication number: 20240141360Abstract: An isolated or purified AON for modifying pre-mRNA splicing in the Receptor for Advanced Glycation End-products (RAGE) to modulate splicing of the RAGE gene transcript or part thereof is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicants: MONASH UNIVERSITY, MURDOCH UNIVERSITYInventors: Stephen WILTON, Merlin Christopher THOMAS, Carlos ROSADO, Raelene Jane PICKERING
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Publication number: 20240133430Abstract: A tolerance ring including a substrate, and an overlying layer including at least one of a thermal enhancement layer and a retention layer, the thermal enhancement layer including at least one of (i) Vickers hardness <400 VPN or (ii) a thermal conductivity >100 W/m·K, the tolerance ring being adapted to provide at least one of (a) a thermal transfer between the inner member and the outer member, (b) a coefficient of friction between the retention layer and the outer member, ?1, and a coefficient of friction between the substrate and the outer member, ?2, and where ?1>?2, or (c) a retention force, Rf, between the inner member and the outer member, and the assembly has an assembly force, Af, and where Rf>0.1 Af, wherein the tolerance ring includes a plurality of projections protruding radially inward or radially outward.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventor: Llewelyn PICKERING
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Patent number: 11966291Abstract: There is described a method for communicating data, the method comprising: receiving an incomplete data stream, wherein the incomplete data stream comprises a plurality of sequences of data points having respective values and a plurality of sequences of missing data points; receiving a missing data model; determining values for each of the plurality of sequences of missing data points, comprising: selecting a sequence of missing data points that has not previously been processed, wherein the sequence of missing data points to be processed is selected as a smallest sequence of missing data points of the plurality of sequences of missing data points that have not previously been processed; processing the incomplete data stream to determine values for the selected sequence of missing data points based upon the missing data model; updating the incomplete data stream to include the determined values for the selected sequence of missing data points; and wherein values for subsequent sequences of missing data pointsType: GrantFiled: October 11, 2019Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Kalibrate Technologies LimitedInventors: Benjamin Pickering, Gareth Owen
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Publication number: 20240125015Abstract: Flame resistant fabrics formed with fiber blends that provide the requisite flame and thermal protection but that have improved durability. In some embodiments this is accomplished with the use of fiber blends that include relatively large percentages of FR nylon fibers in combination with cellulosic and inherently flame resistant fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Robert Self, Keith Edward Pickering
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Publication number: 20240127307Abstract: The invention generally relates to systems, devices and methods of product scanning technologies designed to process product information data requests and provide an optimal, contextual product information data response. According to one embodiment, it is provided a scanning device comprising a camera and a display, the device being coupled to a data communication network to transmit a scanned product encoding to a remote network for analysis and response with a suitable product information data. In another embodiment, a suitable data processing network receives scanned product encoding to determine an associated product and the scan context based on some metric, and using a machine learning algorithm, determine a product information data suited to the context, such as marketing data, product illustration or product use data.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventor: Tania Pickering
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Publication number: 20240115450Abstract: A collection system for collecting outflow from a hysteroscopic surgical procedure includes a plurality of collection vessels each including a flexible body defining an internal volume and transitionable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The collection system further includes connection tubing coupling adjacent collection vessels with one another, outflow tubing coupled to at least one of the collection vessels, and a plurality of retention canisters. Each retention canister includes a rigid body. Each collection vessel is configured to engage a corresponding retention canister such that each rigid body at least partially receives one of the flexible bodies therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Nikolai D. Begg, Allen X. An, Dalia Leibowitz, Timothy J. Wood, Jordan A. Whisler, Chad A. Pickering
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Patent number: 11956300Abstract: A communication system includes a server and a client that transmits messages to the server. The messages include data and descriptive tags and may be in XML format. The server initiates a negotiation with the client relating to message format switching. If the client indicates that the client can accept message format switching, the server instructs the client to switch further messages to a simpler message format including solely data.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2019Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: William Bittles, David Granshaw, John Brian Pickering
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Publication number: 20240095332Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for generating an acoustic authentication data entry interface. One method comprises generating a random sequence of characters and a visual user interface element comprising a plurality sections, each section of the visual user interface element being associated with a respective character of the generated random sequence of characters. A section of the visual user interface elements is displayed to a user. Concurrently, an audio recording of a character associated with the displayed section is played to the user. Based on determining user selection of the displayed section, the character associated with the displayed section is logged as part of an authentication data. When all of the characters constituting the authentication data are logged, an electronic transaction authorization request is sent to an acquirer processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventor: Daren L. PICKERING
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Patent number: 11928682Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for movement-based signature authentication. One method comprises determining one or more features associated with a user based on one or more two-dimensional images and determining one or more body points associated with the user based on one or more three-dimensional images. A movement pattern of each body point of the user is determined based on the one or more three-dimensional images. The one or more determined features are compared to corresponding one or more stored features associated with the user. If the one or more detected features match the one or more stored features, the one or more determined movement patterns are compared to a unique electronic signature associated with the user. Upon determining that the one or more determined movement patterns match the unique electronic signature, the user is authenticated for electronic transaction.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2019Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Worldpay, LLCInventor: Daren L. Pickering
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Publication number: 20240059181Abstract: A control system (400) is provided for an electrical power source (300) in a vehicle (100) having a driving system and a non-driving system. The control system (400) comprises one or more controller (420) configured to receive an extended power request associated with the non-driving system, determine an adjusted charging limit in dependence on a regular charging limit and the extended power request, and output a charge signal to charge the electrical power source (300) to the adjusted charging limit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2021Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Gary EDWARDS, Richard LIGGATT, Stephen PICKERING
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Publication number: 20240058351Abstract: A compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for use in a method of treatment of a disease or condition in which signalling through the PI3K? pathway is pathologically implicated in patients, for example cancer and inflammatory or autoimmune diseases. The compound is provided at a specified dose and has been found to have a favourable safety profile in humans, in particular with regard to hepatotoxicity, diarrhoea/colitis, respiratory infections, and hematologic toxicities.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Catherine PICKERING, Lars VAN DER VEEN, Michael LAHN, Rebeca ZORRILLA, Zoë JOHNSON
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Publication number: 20240054497Abstract: Tamper-proofing and secure identity validation techniques in a transaction processing system and secure electronic payment techniques are disclosed. A tamper-proof transaction processing device is provided and comprises at least two different strength adhesives to secure parts of the device together and a housing comprising at least a first and second protective layer. An electronic component comprising a secure element chip storing unique information relating to the chip is located between the first and second protective layer in the housing. In another aspect, a transaction processing system includes a payment instrument that is configured to approve only negative value and/or zero value transaction requests. Another aspect provides an identity card checking system and method where the identity card is brought into proximity of a data processing device and identity information is displayed on the screen of the data processing device for the period of time while the card is in proximity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventors: Daren Lee PICKERING, Jonathan Stewart VOKES, Nicholas TELFORD-REED
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Publication number: 20240044747Abstract: A system includes a sensor element arranged to detect a spectrum of noise or vibrations of a medical device to be supervisedthe, a supervising element, whereby the sensor element and the supervising element may communicate with each other and thereby allow for provisioning of data corresponding to the acoustic signals, whereby the system further comprises a localized or distributed detection engine, the detection engine analyzing the data corresponding to the acoustic signals such that typical failures of each of a plurality of individual components of the medical device are distinguished, whereby the system further comprises a notification engine, the notification engine providing indications on the maintenance state of the medical device and/or one or more of the plurality of individual components of the medical device. The disclosure also pertains to a computer-implemented method for determining a maintenance state of a medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2022Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Aaron Pickering, Ritwika Mukherjee, Felix Adam, Marie Heinrich, Alan Tan, Daniel Horcher, Torsten Labs
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Patent number: 11891731Abstract: Flame resistant fabrics formed with fiber blends that provide the requisite flame and thermal protection but that have improved durability. In some embodiments this is accomplished with the use of fiber blends that include relatively large percentages of FR nylon fibers in combination with cellulosic and inherently flame resistant fibers.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2022Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Southern Mills, Inc.Inventors: Robert Self, Keith Edward Pickering
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Patent number: 11890237Abstract: A collection system for collecting outflow from a hysteroscopic surgical procedure includes a plurality of collection vessels each including a flexible body defining an internal volume and transitionable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. The collection system further includes connection tubing coupling adjacent collection vessels with one another, outflow tubing coupled to at least one of the collection vessels, and a plurality of retention canisters. Each retention canister includes a rigid body. Each collection vessel is configured to engage a corresponding retention canister such that each rigid body at least partially receives one of the flexible bodies therein.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2019Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Nikolai D. Begg, Allen X. An, Dalia Leibowitz, Timothy J. Wood, Jordan A. Whisler, Chad A. Pickering
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Publication number: 20240037562Abstract: Tamper-proofing and secure identity validation techniques in a transaction processing system and secure electronic payment techniques are disclosed. A tamper-proof transaction processing device is provided and comprises at least two different strength adhesives to secure parts of the device together and a housing comprising at least a first and second protective layer. An electronic component comprising a secure element chip storing unique information relating to the chip is located between the first and second protective layer in the housing. In another aspect, a transaction processing system includes a payment instrument that is configured to approve only negative value and/or zero value transaction requests. Another aspect provides an identity card checking system and method where the identity card is brought into proximity of a data processing device and identity information is displayed on the screen of the data processing device for the period of time while the card is in proximity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Daren Lee PICKERING, Jonathan Stewart VOKES, Nicholas TELFORD-REED
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Patent number: 11874915Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for generating an acoustic authentication data entry interface. One method comprises generating a random sequence of characters and a visual user interface element comprising a plurality sections, each section of the visual user interface element being associated with a respective character of the generated random sequence of characters. A section of the visual user interface elements is displayed to a user. Concurrently, an audio recording of a character associated with the displayed section is played to the user. Based on determining user selection of the displayed section, the character associated with the displayed section is logged as part of an authentication data. When all of the characters constituting the authentication data are logged, an electronic transaction authorization request is sent to an acquirer processor.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Worldpay, LLCInventor: Daren L. Pickering
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Patent number: 11873865Abstract: A tolerance ring including a substrate, and an overlying layer including at least one of a thermal enhancement layer and a retention layer, the thermal enhancement layer including at least one of i) Vickers hardness <400 VPM or ii) a thermal conductivity >100 W/m·K, the tolerance ring being adapted to provide at least one of a) a thermal transfer between the inner member and the outer member, b) a coefficient of friction between the retention layer and the outer member, ?1, and a coefficient of friction between the substrate and the outer member, ?2, and where ?1>?2, or c) a retention force, Rf, between the inner member and the outer member, and the assembly has an assembly force, Af, and where Rf>0.1 Af, wherein the tolerance ring includes a plurality of projections protruding radially inward or radially outward.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2019Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN PERFORMANCE PLASTICS RENCOL LIMITEDInventor: Llewelyn Pickering
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Publication number: 20230414221Abstract: A vascular occlusion catheter includes a proximal outer shaft, a distal outer shaft distally terminating with an atraumatic tip, and an occlusion balloon therebetween. The proximal shaft has first and second internal lumens, the first internal lumen being in fluid communication with the balloon. The distal shaft has a distal internal lumen. A hypotube extends through the first internal lumen, through the balloon and into communication with the distal internal lumen. A first window is formed in the proximal shaft and a proximal sensor is positioned within the second internal lumen at the window. A second window is formed in the distal shaft and a distal sensor is positioned within the distal internal lumen at the window. A display hub is positioned along the proximal shaft and electrically connected with the sensors The uninflated vascular occlusion catheter has a greatest outer diameter of seven French or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2022Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Curtis J. FRANKLIN, Gregory S. SCHMID, Mathew Charles PICKERING