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Johnson, Jr., US
Alan T. Johnson, Jr., Philadelpia, PA US
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| 20100144535 | PARALLEL FABRICATION OF NANOGAPS AND DEVICES THEREOF - Disclosed are devices comprising multiple nanogaps having a separation of less than about 5 nm. Also disclosed are methods for fabricating these devices. | 06-10-2010 |
Alan T. Johnson, Jr., Philadelphia, PA US
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| 20100088040 | SINGLE WALLED CARBON NANOTUBES WITH FUNCTIONALLY ADSORBED BIOPOLYMERS FOR USE AS CHEMICAL SENSORS - Chemical field effect sensors comprising nanotube field effect devices having biopolymers such as single stranded DNA or RNA functionally adsorbed to the nanotubes are provided. Also included are arrays comprising the sensors and methods of using the devices to detect volatile compounds. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100247381 | PROCESSES AND APPLICATIONS OF CARBON NANOTUBE DISPERSIONS - Disclosed are copolymers of carbon nanotubes, as well as processes and applications of carbon nanotube dispersions. Carbon nanotube emulsions and related technology are also disclosed. The controlled deposition of carbon nanotubes on substrates is also provided. Methods of purifying single-walled carbon nanotubes are also provided. Devices made according to the disclosed methods are further described herein. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20120034707 | ATOMICALLY PRECISE NANORIBBONS AND RELATED METHODS - Disclosed are atomically precise nanoribbons formed by gradient-driven catalytic etching of crystalline substrates to produce edges formed along specific crystallographic axes by thermally-activated particles. Also provided are related methods for fabrication of these nanoribbon structures. Further provided are devices and related methods for power generation and for detection of specific targets using the disclosed structures. | 02-09-2012 |
Alan W. Johnson, Jr., Denver, CO US
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| 20100312691 | Loan Quotation System and Method - A loan quotation system and method is provided having a consumer data entry point device operatively coupled, via a network, to one or more severs for entering data and receiving a responsive loan quotation. | 12-09-2010 |
Alfred Leroy Johnson, Jr., Deer Harbor, WA US
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| 20100193168 | HEAT EXCHANGER - Inner and outer shells having plural channels therebetween form an annular heat exchanger. | 08-05-2010 |
Anderson Forbes Johnson, Jr., Hardyville, VA US
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| 20080309045 | Energy recovery system - A significant advantage of this system is that it captures and utilizes a distinctive amount of energy that normally is lost. Also, it is a system that the vehicle manufacturers can easily build into their ‘ready for market’ models or it may be offered to vehicle owners as a DIY attachment to their vehicles. While it should be apparent to those knowledgeable in the art of hydraulics, this system may be adaptable to other applications, hydraulic or not, where energy is being lost or wasted to conserve that energy. Most of the vehicle references in this specification have been made to automobiles, but it should be pointed out that the applicability of the proposed system to trucks is very sound and worthwhile. With worldwide emphasis now on energy conservation, this system provides a realistic cost-saving means. | 12-18-2008 |
Andrew G. Johnson, Jr., Barre, MA US
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| 20110217515 | ALGAE RESISTANT ROOFING GRANULES WITH CONTROLLED ALGAECIDE LEACHING RATES, ALGAE RESISTANT SHINGLES AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING SAME - Algae-resistant roofing granules are formed by extruding a mixture of mineral particles and a binder to form porous granule bodies, and algaecide is distributed in the pores. Release of the algaecide is controlled by the structure of the granules. | 09-08-2011 |
Augustus C. Johnson, Jr., New York, NY US
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| 20120116557 | SYSTEMS AND/OR METHODS FOR STOCK PORTFOLIO BASED COMPETITIVE SIMULATIONS - The exemplary embodiments described herein relate to systems and/or methods for competitive simulations and, more particularly, to systems and/or methods in which users build stock portfolios that compete against each other, with the performance of each user's stock portfolio being based on one or more stock market related metrics (e.g., price per share, market capitalization, volume of trade, etc.). A user's portfolio may be formed and/or reformed so as to comply with certain predefined criteria (e.g., company traded on a particular exchange, company belonging to a particular market sector, etc.). The performance of each team/portfolio may be depicted using sports-related imagery (e.g., as teams on a football field, a basketball court, around a baseball diamond, etc.). | 05-10-2012 |
Carle S. Johnson, Jr., Annapolis, MD US
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| 20080318604 | Prepaid short messaging - A prepaid messaging solution which uses open networking standards (e.g., TCP/IP) and which supports pre-payment of enhanced Internet messaging services. The disclosed prepaid architectures and methods accurately determine if a subscriber has sufficient account balance to deliver a complete short message, prior to delivery of the message. The short message may be prevented from being delivered (either at the source end or at the destination end) if insufficient funds are in the subscriber's account. A prepaid tariff engine is preferably extensible over a TCP/IP network, and supports remote interaction with the SMSC and web chat servers for the purpose of applying a real-time billing charge for each message. A service provider may create subscriber classes of service that define and uniquely identify subscriber rate and/or tariffing plans used to apply real-time billing charges for sending or receiving of messages. The prepaid short message tariff engine determines the appropriate message billing based upon, e.g., flat rate per message, message count (e.g., 10 messages @ $5.00), character count (e.g., $0.01/char.), Time of Day, Day of Week (i.e., peak & non-peak hours), type of message, and/or mobile location (i.e., network point code). The prepaid short messaging service preferably supports Internet web page access to subscriber's relating to their short messaging account balances and status maintained in the prepaid short messaging database of the prepaid messaging server. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090081991 | Prepaid short messaging - A prepaid messaging solution which uses open networking standards (e.g., TCP/IP) and which supports pre-payment of enhanced Internet messaging services. The disclosed prepaid architectures and methods accurately determine if a subscriber has sufficient account balance to deliver a complete short message, prior to delivery of the message. The short message may be prevented from being delivered (either at the source end or at the destination end) if insufficient funds are in the subscriber's account. A prepaid tariff engine is preferably extensible over a TCP/IP network, and supports remote interaction with the SMSC and web chat servers for the purpose of applying a real-time billing charge for each message. A service provider may create subscriber classes of service that define and uniquely identify subscriber rate and/or tariffing plans used to apply real-time billing charges for sending or receiving of messages. The prepaid short message tariff engine determines the appropriate message billing based upon, e.g., flat rate per message, message count (e.g., 10 messages @ $ 5.00), character count (e.g., $0.01/char.), Time of Day, Day of Week (i.e., peak & non-peak hours), type of message, and/or mobile location (i.e., network point code). The prepaid short messaging service preferably supports Internet web page access to subscriber's relating to their short messaging account balances and status maintained in the prepaid short messaging database of the prepaid messaging server. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20120094632 | Prepaid short messaging - A prepaid messaging solution using open networking standards (e.g., TCP/IP) to support pre-payment of Internet messaging services. The disclosed prepaid architectures/methods determine if a subscriber has sufficient account balance to deliver a short message, prior to message delivery. A message may be prevented from being delivered (at the source end or destination end) if a subscriber account has insufficient funds. A prepaid tariff engine supports remote interaction with the SMSC and web chat servers to apply real-time billing for each message. A service provider may define subscriber rates and/or tariffing plans to apply real-time billing for sending/receiving messages. Message billing may be based upon, e.g., rate per message, message count, character count, Time of Day, Day of Week, message type, and/or mobile location. The prepaid short messaging service preferably supports internet access to subscriber's account balances and status maintained in the prepaid short messaging database of the prepaid messaging server. | 04-19-2012 |
Clark E. Johnson, Jr., Madison, WI US
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| 20090252310 | Dial Up Telephone Conferencing System Controlled by an Online Computer Network - In a telephone conferencing system, a digital communication network such as the Internet is used to establish and control the telephone connections between multiple conferees with the telephone network being the means of exchanging verbal information. Each conferee may have a computer connected to the digital network, and each has an independent telephone instrument connected to the public switched telephone network. An in-charge conferee utilizes his computer containing appropriate software to initiate the conference and to control the participation of the conferees. The in-charge conferee sends digital control signals to a switch interface controlling a telephone switch as a gateway to the telephone network using SS | 10-08-2009 |
Edgar Wayne Johnson, Jr., Urbana, IL US
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| 20100034901 | ANIMAL FEED COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides compositions and methods for preventing and treating osteochondrosis, lameness, and leg weakness by administration of supplemental boron and vitamin C containing compounds to animals and humans. The supplemental boron and vitamin C containing compounds are provided in animal feed compositions or as supplements for animal feed. Also provided by this invention are animal feed compositions that are supplemented with boron and vitamin C containing compounds and which have reduced phosphorus content. The invention also provides a method for decreasing the amount of phosphorus excreted by an animal, a method of increasing the efficiency of absorption of phosphorus by an animal, a method of reducing environmental phosphorus pollution by administering supplemental boron and vitamin C to the animal. The invention also provides a method of reducing pre-weaning mortality in an animal by feeding pregnant, nursing or lactating animals by administering supplemental boron and vitamin C containing compounds. | 02-11-2010 |
Edwin C. Johnson, Jr., Hopkinton, MA US
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| 20100246836 | Personal Acoustic Device Position Determination - Apparatus and method for determining an operating state of an earpiece of a personal acoustic device and/or the entirety of the personal acoustic device through tests to determine the current operating state, wherein the tests differ depending on a current power mode of the personal acoustic device, and wherein at least one lower power test is employed during at least one lower power mode. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100246846 | Personal Acoustic Device Position Determination - Apparatus and method for determining an operating state of a personal acoustic device by receiving a signal from one or more movement sensors indicating movement detected by the one or more movement sensors, wherein the one or more movement sensors are disposed on portions of the personal acoustic device structured to be worn on a user's head to enable the one or more movement sensors to detect rotational movements of a user's head when the personal acoustic device is in position on the user's head such that a casing of the personal acoustic device is adjacent an ear of the user. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100246847 | Personal Acoustic Device Position Determination - Apparatus and method for determining an operating state of a personal acoustic device by receiving signal from first and second movement sensors indicating movement detected by each, wherein the first movement sensor is disposed on a portion of the personal acoustic device structured to be worn on a user's head to enable the first movement sensors to detect movements of a user's head when the personal acoustic device is in position on the user's head such that a casing of the personal acoustic device is adjacent an ear of the user, and wherein the second movement sensor is disposed on a portion of the personal acoustic device structure to not be worn on a user's head. | 09-30-2010 |
Ernest K. Johnson, Jr., Novelty, OH US
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| 20110037571 | SYSTEM FOR RELATIVE POSITIONING OF ACCESS POINTS IN A REAL TIME LOCATING SYSTEM - A system is described for relative positioning of access points in a real time locating system. The system may include a memory, interface, and processor. The memory may store layout information for a work area which includes architectural and infrastructure attributes. The processor may determine a number of access points to position in the work area based on the architectural attributes. The processor may determine a placement of a test tag in the work area based on the infrastructure attributes. The processor may determine a positioning of the access points in the work area which substantially maximizes coverage and accuracy of locating the test tag in the work area. The processor may determine a repositioning of one of the access points when the coverage and accuracy do not satisfy a threshold. The processor may provide a graphical representation of the positioning of the access points, when the threshold is satisfied. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110037599 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING REAL TIME LOCATING AND GAS EXPOSURE MONITORING - A system is described for providing real time locating and gas exposure monitoring. The system may include a memory, interface, and processor. The memory may store an alarm data item including an amount of gas exposure and a location identifier. The processor may receive the alarm data item from a sensor device of a first user. The processor may identify a relative location of the first user based on the location identifier. The processor may determine a second user located within a proximity of the first user. The processor may communicate to the second user the relative location of the first user and the gas exposure of the first user. The processor may receive, from the second user, an indication of whether an emergency responder should be contacted. The processor may initiate communication with an emergency responder if the indication indicates an emergency responder should be contacted. | 02-17-2011 |
Eugene Johnson, Jr., Lexington, KY US
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| 20090157711 | Method and System for Managing Volumes Within a Compilation of Content - A web-based system, method and program product are provided for adding content to a content object stored (e.g., a custom compilation or prepublished work) in a data repository as a group of hierarchically related content entities. Each noncontainer content object is preferably stored as a separate entity in the data repository. Each content entity is also stored as a row in a digital library index class as a collection of attributes and references to related content entities and containers. As the user selects desired objects for inclusion in a content object, the system arranges the objects hierarchically, e.g., into volumes, chapters and sections according to the order specified by the user. The system then creates a file object (e.g., a CBO) defining the content object that contains a list or outline of the container and noncontainer entities selected, their identifiers, order and structure. This file object is stored separately in the data repository. An aspect of the invention is the calculation of the compilation's cost by estimating the amount of content it contains and determining a content cost based upon the content estimate. Optionally, a cost is assigned to each content entity in the data repository and these actual costs are summed as part of the cost estimation procedure. | 06-18-2009 |
Fred B. Johnson, Jr., Mukilteo, WA US
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| 20090169290 | Vacuum Food Processor Canister Closure Valve - A vacuum food processor canister vacuum coupling assembly includes a canister closure defining a recess in a top portion of the closure. A valve stud within the recess defines an upper rim and a vacuum port extending through the closure. A vacuum valve plunger includes a valve stem extending through the vacuum port and defines a pliable upper peripheral flange to engage the rim of the valve stud to form a releasable seal. A vacuum coupler fitting is constructed to be manually press-fitted onto the valve stud to provide a press-fit seal therebetween to enable evacuation of air from a canister through the vacuum port. The press-fit seal can be maintained without manual support. The valve plunger can be displaced to release the vacuum. The valve plunger is positioned within the recess and the vacuum coupler fitting has sufficient clearance to avoid displacing the valve plunger during fitting removal. | 07-02-2009 |
George F. Johnson, Jr., Pikeville, KY US
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| 20090272203 | Material Sampling Device with Rotatable Tube Assembly - A material sampling device comprises an auger, a first motor, and a rotatable tube assembly. The auger is configured to extract material from a container. The first motor is configured to rotate the auger. The rotatable tube assembly comprises an outer tube and a second motor. The outer tube is configured to allow the auger to rotate within the outer tube. The outer tube comprises an upper portion configured to remain stationary, and a lower portion configured to rotate. The second motor is configured to rotate the lower portion of the outer tube. In a second embodiment, a material sampling device comprises an auger, and a rotatable tube assembly. The rotatable tube assembly comprises an outer tube comprising an upper portion configured to remain stationary and a lower portion configured to rotate. The auger and the lower portion of the outer tube are configured to rotate simultaneously in opposite directions. | 11-05-2009 |
Harold A. Johnson, Jr., Aromas, CA US
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| 20110219496 | Blackberry plant named 'HJ-6' - This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of blackberry plant named ‘HJ-6’. The new variety resulted from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross of two non-patented varieties: “Obsidian” as the female, and “Eaton” as the male. The new, trailing cultivar can be distinguished by its consistent, large fruit size and appearance during the late spring and summer period for the fresh market. The fruit of this cultivar is produced on dark red, strong, thorny canes. When plants are grown and pruned correctly, yield in central California, USA can be up to 9,000 crates/acres, and the fruit ships well. | 09-08-2011 |
H. Bruce Johnson, Jr., Decatur, GA US
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| 20120041935 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DYNAMICALLY COMPOSING DISTRIBUTED INTERACTIVE APPLICATIONS FROM HIGH-LEVEL PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES - This disclosure provides techniques of verifying license compliance for a web application. A web application including a broadcast key and a license tag is generated. The generated web application is made available for review by a search engine. A query is communicated to the web search engine for a selected license tag. A list of reviewed web applications is received from the web search engine. The broadcast keys associated with each web application are evaluated to identify duplicate broadcast keys. | 02-16-2012 |
James A. Johnson, Jr., Canandaigua, NY US
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| 20090133831 | Labeling Method and Apparatus - A method useful for applying labels to a container, the labels having an activatable adhesive coating on a surface thereon, the adhesive is activated by contact with a low viscosity activator solution from an apparatus comprising at least a label pallet that receives a low viscosity activator solution by contact with a spinning roller, the spinning roller receives at least one stream of the low viscosity activator solution delivered or sprayed by a fluid manifold. | 05-28-2009 |
James Henry Johnson, Jr. US
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| 20100072343 | Multiple-compartmented platform capable of holding dispensers and interchangeable towel holders | 03-25-2010 |
James Philip Johnson, Jr., San Diego, CA US
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| 20110306607 | HETEROCYCLIC CHROMENE-SPIROCYCLIC PIPERIDINE AMIDES AS MODULATORS OF ION CHANNELS - The invention relates to heterocyclic chromene-spirocyclic piperidine amides useful as inhibitors of ion channels. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disorders. | 12-15-2011 |
John E. Johnson, Jr., Maryville, IL US
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| 20100081821 | Berberine compounds and processes for the preparation of berberine compounds - The invention is directed to berberine compounds and processes for the preparation of berberine compounds through an intramolecular Bischler-Napieralski cyclization. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20110071296 | Preparation of 10-Keto Morphinans by Benzylic Oxidation - The present invention provides processes for the preparation of 10-keto and/or 10-hydroxy morphinans. In particular, the invention provides to processes for preparing a 10-keto morphinan by chromium-catalyzed benzylic oxidation of a morphinan with a periodic acid. | 03-24-2011 |
Loyal M. Johnson, Jr., Tucson, AZ US
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| 20090095131 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING MOLYDENUM METAL POWDER - Method for producing molybdenum metal powder. The invention includes introducing a supply of ammonium molybdate precursor material into a furnace in a first direction and introducing a reducing gas into a cooling zone in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The ammonium molybdate precursor material is heated at an initial temperature in the presence of the reducing gas to produce an intermediate product that is heated at a final temperature in the presence of the reducing gas, thereby creating the molybdenum metal powder comprising particles having a surface area to mass ratio of between about 1 m | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090098010 | MOLYBDENUM METAL POWDER - Molybdenum metal powder. Molybdenum metal powder includes molybdenum metal particles having a surface-area-to-mass ratio of between about 1 m | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090116995 | DENSIFIED MOLYBDENUM METAL POWDER - Densified molybdenum metal powder. Densified molybdenum metal powder has substantially generally spherical particles, surface-area-to-mass ratio of no more than about 0.5 m | 05-07-2009 |
Mason C. Johnson, Jr., Hopewell Junction, NY US
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| 20090177541 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POINT-BASED REWARDS SYSTEM USING INTERACTIVE DEVICES AND SOFTWARE - Consumers may be rewarded by monetizing downtime in an advertising supported environment. For example, a user may be presented with a message on a wireless or other unit. Including advertising, the message may solicit a response. A trivia question may be presented. During a sporting event, a user may receive a question about the game or players. In responding, the user may earn points toward an award. Users may earn points in other ways such as by providing personal information or preferences, registering or referring other users. Advertising also may be presented to the user when points are awarded or prizes redeemed. The information presented to the user, and when, where or how it is presented, may be based on the user's preferences or demographic information. Real-time or other reports tracking the user's viewing of advertising may be made available to the advertisers or other suppliers of presented information. | 07-09-2009 |
Michael Van Robb Johnson, Jr., Seattle, WA US
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| 20100131904 | TILTABLE USER INTERFACE - A programmable effects system for graphical user interfaces is disclosed. One embodiment comprises adjusting a graphical user interface in response to a tilt of a device. In this way, a graphical user interface may have viewable content not shown in a first view, where the viewable content may be displayed in a tilted view in response to the device tilt. | 05-27-2010 |
Philip R. Johnson, Jr., Wynnewood, PA US
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| 20090275138 | PRODUCTION OF rAAV IN VERO CELLS USING PARTICULAR ADENOVIRUS HELPERS - The present invention relates to methods and materials for recombinant adeno-associated virus production. More particularly, in some embodiments the invention contemplates the use of an adenovirus known as Simian Adenovirus 13 (SAdV-13) and Vero cells for production of recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV). | 11-05-2009 |
| 20110201088 | Production of rAAV in Vero Cells Using Particular Adenovirus Helpers - The present invention relates to methods and materials for recombinant adeno-associated virus production. More particularly, in some embodiments the invention contemplates the use of an adenovirus known as Simian Adenovirus 13 (SAdV-13) and Vero cells for production of recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV). | 08-18-2011 |
| 20120027798 | ANTIBODY GENE TRANSFER AND RECOMBINANT AAV THEREFOR - The present invention relates generally to the use of recombinant adeno-associated viruses (rAAV) for gene delivery and more specifically to the use of rAAV to deliver antibody genes to target cells in mammals. Administration of rAAV encoding antibodies that neutralize the HIV-1 virus is exemplified. | 02-02-2012 |
Philip R. Johnson, Jr., Columbus, OH US
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| 20090035327 | Antibody Gene Transfer and Recombinant AAV Therefor - The present invention relates generally to the use of recombinant adeno-associated viruses (rAAV) for gene delivery and more specifically to the use of rAAV to deliver antibody genes to target cells in mammals. Administration of rAAV encoding antibodies that neutralize the HIV-1 virus is exemplified. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090169513 | Expression of virus entry inhibitors and recombinant AAV therefor - The present invention relates generally to the use of recombinant adeno-associated viruses (rAAV) for gene delivery and more specifically to the use of rAAV to deliver genes encoding human immunodeficiency virus entry inhibitors to target cells in mammals. | 07-02-2009 |
Philip Rudolph Johnson, Jr., Wynnewood, PA US
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| 20090291503 | Recombinant Adeno-Associated Virus Production - The present invention relates to methods and materials for recombinant adeno-associated virus production. More particularly, the invention relates to use of recombinant adenovirus encoding adeno-associated virus protein in recombinant adeno-associated virus production methods. | 11-26-2009 |
Richard L. Johnson, Jr., Suffolk, VA US
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| 20090000612 | Apparatuses and methods for shaping reflective surfaces of optical concentrators - Apparatuses and methods for shaping reflective surfaces of optical concentrators are disclosed. An exemplary embodiment of an optical concentrator in accordance with the present invention includes a reflective surface and one or more shaping components that help to provide a desired shape to the reflective surface. Exemplary shaping components preferably comprise thin, readily manufacturable ribs with precision surfaces that provide the desired shape to a reflective surface. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20100018570 | Concentrating photovoltaic solar panel - The present invention relates to photovoltaic power systems., photovoltaic concentrator modules, and related methods. In particular, the present invention features concentrator modules having interior points of attachment for an articulating mechanism and/or an articulating mechanism that has a unique arrangement of chassis members so as to isolate bending, etc. from being transferred among the chassis members. The present invention also features adjustable solar panel mounting features and/or mounting features with two or more degrees of freedom. The present invention also features a mechanical fastener for secondary optics in a concentrator module. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100032004 | Solar systems that include one or more shade-tolerant wiring schemes - The present invention provides shade tolerant wiring solutions for solar systems. Elements are grouped and wired in parallel within a group such that the total current of a group is substantially the same among multiple groups. Such a wiring scheme can be applied to solar targets (e.g., solar cells), solar , and solar modules. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20110094563 | Solar systems that include one or more shade-tolerant wiring schemes - The present invention provides shade tolerant wiring solutions for solar systems. Elements are grouped and wired in parallel within a group such that the total current of a group is substantially the same among multiple groups. Such a wiring scheme can be applied to solar targets (e.g., solar cells), solar , and solar modules. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20120085390 | INTEGRATED SHIPPING AND INSTALLATION RACKING - The present invention relates to an adjustable racking system for transporting and mounting one or more solar panels to, for example, a rooftop. | 04-12-2012 |
Robert C. Johnson, Jr., Pescadero, CA US
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| 20090158245 | MODELING USER PERCEIVED USE CASE AFFINITY - A system, method and program product for creating a UML model of a user interface environment, such as a website. A UML design system is disclosed that includes: a system for defining use cases within the UML model; a system for associating an affinity representing a user-perceived relationship between use cases within the UML model; and a system for assigning a weight to the affinity within the UML model. | 06-18-2009 |
Robert Earl Johnson, Jr., Northville, MI US
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| 20110032102 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESTRICTING AUDIO TRANSMISSION BASED ON DRIVER STATUS - In at least one embodiment, a method and a apparatus for restricting audio transmission in a vehicle is provided. The apparatus comprises a control module. The control module is configured to receive an audio feed signal including audio content and a content advisory indicator and compare the content advisory indicator to predetermined criteria. The control module is further configured to restrict transmission of the audio data based on the comparison of the content advisory indicator to the predetermined criteria. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20120028599 | EMERGENCY ALERT NOTIFICATION AND RESPONSE - Various embodiments include communicating emergency information to a vehicle. A computer may receive one or more emergency notifications issued by a government agency. Additionally, a geographic location of a vehicle may be determined based on GPS data. At least one emergency notification may be selected based on the geographic location of the vehicle and a geographic attribute of the emergency notifications. The selected emergency notifications may be output so that the notification may be presented to a vehicle occupant. In some embodiments, the notification may be output depending on the direction that the vehicle is travelling. | 02-02-2012 |
Robert L. Johnson, Jr., Brattleboro, VT US
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| 20110102562 | MULTI-SPECTRAL STEREOGRAPHIC DISPLAY SYSTEM WITH ADDITIVE AND SUBTRACTIVE TECHNIQUES - A multi-spectral stereoscopic display system with additive and subtractive techniques is disclosed. Stereographic images may be presented and viewed via two sets of spectral bands that may have low or no overlap with each other. The color balances of a left-eye image and a right-eye image may be almost matching or identical. The left-eye image and the right-eye image may each be a full-color image with neutral color balance, even without modifying the color balance of original image content. Additive and subtractive techniques may provide spectral content within these sets of spectral bands. Subtractive techniques may include spectral filters. Additive techniques may include multi-spectral illuminants. An arrangement of a set of spectral bands may correspond to natural resonant characteristics. The spectral bands may be determined independently of conventional RGB designation of spectral bands. This system may operate independently of polarization techniques and electronic processes for color balance modifications. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110102563 | MULTI-SPECTRAL STEREOGRAPHIC DISPLAY SYSTEM - A multi-spectral stereoscopic display system is disclosed. A left-eye image may be presented and viewed via a first set of spectral bands. A right-eye image may be presented and viewed via a second set of spectral bands. The two sets of spectral bands may have low or no overlap with each other. The color balances of the left-eye image and the right-eye image may be almost matching or identical. The left-eye image and the right-eye image may each be a full-color image with neutral color balance, even without modifying the color balance of original image content. Thin-film optical interference filters may provide pass-bands corresponding to these sets of spectral bands. The filter design may lead to an inexpensive viewing apparatus that can be mass-produced using inexpensive glass or polymer substrates. This system does not rely on polarization techniques and may be used with a white or metallic display screen. | 05-05-2011 |
Theodore C. Johnson, Jr., Frisco, CO US
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| 20100043264 | PORTABLE ADVERTISING PLATFORM - The portable advertising system of the present invention comprises a body having a first end and a display support, at least one universal attachment system adapted for securing the body to a vehicle proximate the first end, at least one exterior wall arranged to display an advertisement, and the display support securing an illumination source directed towards the at least one exterior wall. The at least one exterior wall and the illumination source may be integrated into an electronic display unit. The at least one exterior wall may also be an advertising sheet composed of vinyl and the illumination source may be a plurality of light emitting diodes. The portable advertising system may include a railroad car arranged to receive the at least one universal attachment system. | 02-25-2010 |
Theodore Cutler Johnson, Jr., Frisco, CO US
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| 20110282540 | DYNAMIC MONITORING OF MOBILE RAILWAY CAR UNDERCARRIAGE - What is disclosed is a mobile railway car monitoring system. The mobile railway car monitoring system includes a plurality of sensor nodes coupled to an undercarriage portion of a railway car, and a control node coupled to the railway car. Each of the plurality of sensor nodes is configured to monitor the undercarriage portion of the railway car when in motion and transmit information about the undercarriage portion to the control node. The control node is configured to receive the information about the undercarriage portion, process the information to determine a fault condition for the undercarriage portion, and wirelessly report the fault condition to a collection system. | 11-17-2011 |
William Joseph Johnson, Jr., East Sandwich, MA US
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| 20090171831 | Managing an Insurance Plan - Described are computer-based methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for managing insurance plans. Multiple bids are received from multiple reinsurance companies for the price of a unit of an insurance product (e.g., a fixed annuity paying ten dollars a month starting at the age of sixty five). The unit of the insurance product is associated with a set of one or more risk factors (e.g., age, range of ages). A bid is selected from the bids based on a relationship between the bids (e.g., lowest bid, lowest weighted bid). The selected bid is associated with a selected reinsurance company. Units of the insurance product associated with the selected bid are offered to participants associated with the set of one or more risk factors. | 07-02-2009 |
William S. Johnson, Jr., Sunnyvale, CA US
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| 20080306849 | Methods, systems and computer program products for interacting with ISO 14443-4 and MIFARE applications on the same wireless smart device during a common transaction - Methods, systems, and computer program products for interacting with ISO 14443-4 and MIFARE® applications on the same wireless smart device during a common transaction are disclosed. According to one aspect, the method includes detecting and communicating with an ISO 14443-4 application located on a wireless smart device that includes an ISO 14443-4 and a MIFARE® application to perform at least part of the common transaction. Termination of the ISO 14443-4 application is detected, and the MIFARE® application located on the wireless smart device is detected and communicated with for performing at least part of the common transaction. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090254438 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) PAYMENT TERMINAL WITH DISPLAY-EMBEDDED RFID ANTENNA - The subject matter described herein includes an RFID payment terminal with a display-embedded antenna. According to one aspect, an RFID payment terminal with a display-embedded antenna includes a display for graphically displaying payment information to a user. An RFID antenna is embedded in a portion of the display used for displaying the payment information to a user and for communicating with an RFID device of the user to receive transaction information form the RFID device. An RFID payment module is coupled to the antenna for receiving the transaction information and for effecting the payment transaction. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20100024046 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING A LATERAL INTRUSION OF A SECURE ELECTRONIC COMPONENT ENCLOSURE - Methods and systems for detecting lateral intrusion of a secure electronic component enclosure are disclosed. According to one system, the system includes a secure enclosure for enclosing at least one electronic component. The secure enclosure includes a first and a second printed circuit board (PCB) and a security ring sandwiched between the first and second PCBs defining an interior region for enclosing the at least one electronic component. The PCBs define opposite sides of the enclosure and the security ring defines lateral surfaces of the enclosure. The lateral surfaces defined by the security ring are wrapped by at least two wires that define at least two circuits. An intrusion detection module detects an intrusion of the secure enclosure based on a condition of the at least two circuits. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20110022223 | RETROFIT DATA COMMUNICATION AT FILLING STATIONS - A retrofit filling station communication system including a fuel dispensing island locatable communications adaptor assembly and a remote communications adaptor and legacy controller assembly including at least POS functionality, arranged to be coupled to existing underground wiring and to facilitate legacy and non-legacy communication at least associated with the POS functionality over the existing underground wiring with the fuel dispensing island locatable communications adaptor assembly and to facilitate legacy communication with pump control electronics via a legacy communications protocol employed by the pump control electronics prior to retrofit. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110320295 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) PAYMENT TERMINAL WITH DISPLAY-EMBEDDED RFID ANTENNA - The subject matter described herein includes an RFID payment terminal with a display-embedded antenna. According to one aspect, an RFID payment terminal with a display-embedded antenna includes a display for graphically displaying payment information to a user. An RFID antenna is embedded in a portion of the display used for displaying the payment information to a user and for communicating with an RFID device of the user to receive transaction information form the RFID device. An RFID payment module is coupled to the antenna for receiving the transaction information and for effecting the payment transaction. | 12-29-2011 |