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Chris Johnson
Chris Johnson, Germantown, TN US
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| 20100145390 | Systems, Devices and Methods for Stabilization of the Spinal Column - A system for stabilization of the spinal column, including an elongate support member extending along an axis and a plurality of anchor members configured for anchoring to respective vertebrae. A first of the anchor members is engaged to the support member in a manner that substantially prevents axial movement of the support member relative to the first anchor member, and a second of the anchor members is engaged to the support member in a manner that allows substantially unconstrained axial movement of the support member relative to the second anchor member. In a further embodiment, a third of the anchor members is engaged to the support member in a manner that also allows substantially unconstrained axial movement of the support member relative to the third anchor member, with the second and third anchor members positioned on opposite sides of the first anchor member. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100198270 | Multi-Axial Bone Screw Assembly - A bottom-loading multi-axial bone anchor apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a receiver member, a crown member, a bone anchor and a retaining member. The receiver member defines an upper opening and a lower opening, which may form part of the same opening, a channel, and a groove. The crown member and bone anchor are loaded into the lower opening of the receiver member, and the retaining member fits around the bone anchor and into the groove in the receiver member. The bone anchor is capable of multi-axial positioning with respect to the receiver member. An elongated member is placed in the channel of the receiver member, contacting the crown member, and a compression member is applied via the upper opening. The compression member presses down on the elongated member, which presses down on the crown member and locks the bone anchor between the crown member and the retaining member. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20110071577 | Multi-Axial Bone Screw Assembly - A bottom-loading multi-axial bone anchor apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a receiver member, a crown member, a bone anchor and a retaining member. The receiver member defines an upper opening and a lower opening, which may form part of the same opening, a channel, and a groove. The crown member and bone anchor are loaded into the lower opening of the receiver member, and the retaining member fits around the bone anchor and into the groove in the receiver member. The bone anchor is capable of multi-axial positioning with respect to the receiver member. An elongated member is placed in the channel of the receiver member, contacting the crown member, and a compression member is applied via the upper opening. The compression member presses down on the elongated member, which presses down on the crown member and locks the bone anchor between the crown member and the retaining member. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110282388 | Multi Axial Cross Link Connector System for Spinal Implants - This invention relates to interconnection assemblies for use with spinal fixation systems to treat spinal defects. The interconnection assemblies can include various spinal rod connecting members and interconnecting elements to secure the spinal rod connecting members to each other in variable orientations and lengths. The interconnection assemblies can be adjusted to minimize interference with the spinal column, bony processes, and associated neural, muscular, and ligament components of the spine all the while exhibiting a low profile. The interconnecting elements and related components can be provided as a completely assembled unit that does not inadvertently become disassembled prior to or during implantation. | 11-17-2011 |
Chris Johnson, Fresno, CA US
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| 20110057077 | Pool Skimmer Mount Umbrella Support System - An umbrella support system for supporting an umbrella over the water surface of a pool. The system uses the pool's skimmer apparatus to support a pole above the deck and hang the umbrella at the end of the pole. The system includes a modified deck plate placed in the deck, a modified basket plate placed on the skimmer basket, a pole having a first end and a second end, an umbrella attachment mechanism hanging the umbrella from the first end of the pole and a basket plate engagement mechanism engaging the second end of the pole with the basket plate and/or basket. The second end of the pole passes through an aperture in the deck plate and engages the basket plate or the basket to extend the pole upward from the deck and over the water surface. The umbrella hangs downward from the pole to shade persons in the water. | 03-10-2011 |
Chris Johnson, Laguna Beach, CA US
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| 20100095971 | Water absorbing ear plugs - By providing an ear plug product incorporating water absorbing capabilities, a highly effective and easily employed ear plug product is realized which is capable of being used for removing water contained in the ear canal of an individual. In one preferred embodiment, the ear plug product of the present invention incorporates water absorbing material integrally formed in the ear plug which immediately draws the water from the ear canal into the ear plug product for being retained in the ear plug. In an alternate preferred embodiment, the ear plug product incorporates at least one elongated, longitudinally extending channel or passageway formed along substantially the entire length of the ear plug product. By incorporating the elongated, longitudinally extending passage-way or channel in the ear plug product, the desired water absorption is achieved. | 04-22-2010 |
Chris Johnson, Minneapolis, MN US
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| 20090309322 | Stocking Cart Conveyance - A stocking cart conveyance may include three tiers, wherein the lower and middle tiers are substantially full length and the upper tier is substantially shorter to improve user sight lines, cart maneuverability, and/or accessibility to items in the middle tier. The upper tier in illustrative embodiments may be approximately 70-80% of the length of the full length tier(s) so as to maintain significant storage volume while still providing improved access, maneuverability, or sight lines. The upper tier may optionally be hinged so as to further improve user accessibility to items placed on the second tier. In illustrative embodiments the carts may longitudinally nest into one another to reduce the space needed to store the carts, and in certain embodiments the carts may be configured to nest when the upper tiers are in an upright position. | 12-17-2009 |
Chris Johnson, Mount Pleasant, SC US
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| 20090079954 | Method and Device for Measuring Distances - Described are systems/devices and methods for measuring distances using a laser distance meter. The device may include a range finder measuring a distance; and a processor receiving the distance from the range finder and performing a calculation based on the distance. The method may include steps of determining, using a range finder included in a mobile device, a distance; and calculating, using a processor of the mobile device, one of an area and a volume based on the distance. | 03-26-2009 |
Chris Johnson, Chicago, IL US
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| 20090083803 | System and method for receiving broadcast multimedia on a mobile device - A system and a method receive broadcast multimedia on a mobile device. The system and the method may use a broadcast receiver accessory that may connect to a mobile device. The system and the method may have a bidirectional data connection between the broadcast receiver accessory and the mobile device. The broadcast receiver accessory may translate, reformat and/or repackage content into a form that may be viewed on the mobile device. The broadcast receiver accessory may have a tuner component, an application processor, an audio rendering element and/or memory. | 03-26-2009 |
Chris Johnson, Houston, TX US
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| 20120055667 | WELLBORE ISOLATION TOOL USING SEALING ELEMENT HAVING SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER - Anti-extrusion devices, packer elements, and inflatable packers include shape memory polymer (SMP) materials to enhance the operation of a packer, a bridge plug, or other downhole isolation tool. Seal system use seals of various material including SMP materials as booster for the seal produced. Tool for flow shut-off and sliding sleeve applications use SMP materials to open or close off flow through a tool. | 03-08-2012 |