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Aaron H. Johnson, Fargo, ND US
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20090081448 | PULTRUSION WITH ABRASION RESISTANT FINISH - A lineal product includes a substrate having an outer surface, a thermoplastic base layer applied to the outer surface, and a second thermoplastic layer applied over at least a portion of the base layer, the second layer having a hardness of at least 1H pencil hardness. | 03-26-2009 |
Aaron Henry Johnson, Frontier, ND US
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20090000177 | Decoy or fishing lure exhibiting realistic spectral reflectance - An animal decoy or fishing lure with a surface reflection which closely matches the spectral reflectance pattern of the animal that it is designed to mimic, including both human-visible and ultraviolet wavelengths, with the intent of making the decoy or fishing lure appear more realistic to animals that can see in both the human-visible and ultraviolet spectrums. | 01-01-2009 |
Adam M. Johnson, Bismarck, ND US
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20110214309 | Control system for particulate material drying apparatus and process - A control system for controlling the utilization of heated waste streams for fluidizing particulate matter such as coal in a fluidizing bed dryer. The control system includes a number of graphic user interfaces that allow an operator to more easily monitor and/or control the various regulator devices. The control system controls coal handling or transportation, fluid handling or flow, and the discharge of discarded or separated coal from the dryer. | 09-08-2011 |
Angelique Johnson, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20110180305 | ELECTRODE ARRAY AND METHOD OF FABRICATION - An electrode array, having application as a cochlear implant, includes a tube formed of Parylene defining a hollow channel. A substrate formed primarily of Parylene is supported by the tube. In turn, a plurality of metallic electrodes and feed lines are supported by the substrate. Numerous voids are defined by the tube which opens into the hollow channel. The size and spacing of the voids regulate stiffness and curl of the tube to provide excellent fit within the cochlea. | 07-28-2011 |
20120325525 | Electrode Array and Method of Fabrication - An electrode array, having application as a cochlear implant, includes a tube formed of Parylene defining a hollow channel. A substrate formed primarily of Parylene is supported by the tube. In turn, a plurality of metallic electrodes and feed lines are supported by the substrate. Numerous voids are defined by the tube which opens into the hollow channel. The size and spacing of the voids regulate stiffness and curl of the tube to provide excellent fit within the cochlea. | 12-27-2012 |
Anthony Kevin Johnson US
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20110178932 | ARTISTIC WORK DOWNLOAD TRANSACTION (AWDT) - A method for providing a pay-direct-to-owner (PDO) online transaction monetization service, for products and services delivered by online download, email, postal service mail, commercial delivery service, pick-up or performance on-site, utilizing web-based server systems to interface with telecom, wireless, satellite and cable internet service provider (ISP) company systems, separately or in concert, to process and close sales transactions transferring absolute ownership rights, initiated from any online location or website using any internet connected device. This business method will protect and monetize downloadable digital files and other products offered for sale online by systematically collecting payment for online purchases from ISPs and directing those payments to a product owner through a third-party online transaction payment collection conduit. | 07-21-2011 |
Benjamin Fredrick Johnson, Watertown, SD US
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20110073200 | GAS REGULATOR WITH VALVE ASSEMBLIES - Embodiments of a gas regulator with a body having an inlet, an outlet, and a gas regulating assembly adapted to regulate output pressure of gas delivered to the outlet reduced from inlet pressure of the gas at the inlet are provided. In some embodiments, the gas regulating assembly may include a ball check assembly adapted to substantially reduce flow from the outlet to the inlet when a gas source is coupled to the outlet. The gas regulator may also include a positive flow shutoff valve assembly having a valve member disposed within the body and an adjustment disposed external to the body. | 03-31-2011 |
Bill Johnson, Royal Oak, MI US
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20110276156 | 4D Vehicle Entertainment System - Methods and systems for analyzing communication options, including providing one or more 4D entertainment signals, the one or more entertainment signals being associated with one or more 4D entertainment effects, providing one or more vehicle systems; and interfacing the one or more signals with the one or more vehicle systems, the one or more vehicle systems being configured to implement the one or more 4D entertainment effects. | 11-10-2011 |
20120282885 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT DETECTION - A system and method for airbag deployment sensing with a mobile device is provided. The system senses an effluent indicative of airbag deployment with a chemical sensor and determines if an airbag deployment condition exists based on the sensing of the chemical sensor. The system may then initiate an emergency communication if it is determined that the airbag deployment condition exists. | 11-08-2012 |
Bill Henry Johnson, Prentiss, MS US
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20080283468 | Method, composition and apparatus for high temperature production of methane from poultry waste - Compositions, methods and apparatus for the production of methane gas from poultry litter are provided. Particular features are selection of methanogens, well stirring of the digester, and control of critical parameters of digester temperature, pH, and solids content resulting in enhanced methane production and reduced nitrogen compositions. A benefit of the invention is the capability to maintain a closed system without waste by-products. | 11-20-2008 |
Brent L. Johnson, Grand Island, NE US
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20090009360 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING AND RECORDING DISTANCE | 01-08-2009 |
Brett Keegan Johnson, New Orleans, LA US
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20090029846 | HF alkylation process with acid regeneration - The regeneration of HF alkylation acid in an alkylation unit is improved by withdrawing a vapor stream from the HF regenerator tower and condensing the stream to form a liquid fraction which is accumulated in a side distillation zone; the collected liquid fraction, comprising HF acid, water and some stripping medium is distilled in a batch or continuous type operation to drive off the HF acid (along with stripping medium) and the vapor is returned to the regenerator-stripper vessel. The distillation of the sidedraw liquid is continued until the composition of the liquid attains the azeotropic value or as near to that value as desired. The azeotrope, comprising water and acid can then be dropped out of the distillation vessel for disposal by neutralization in the conventional way. | 01-29-2009 |
Bryan R. Johnson, San Clemente, CA US
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20110259771 | CASE FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A case for a portable electronic device includes a shell having an interface aperture and a circular channel within a rear surface. The case further includes a disc captured within the circular channel, wherein the disc has a strap exposed on a surface proximate to the rear surface. Alternatively, the case includes sleeve portions that have apertures on front planar surfaces and semicircular channels on corresponding rear surfaces. The sleeve portions are adapted to mate at a connection interface wherein the semicircular channels collectively form a circular channel. The case optionally includes ridges that protrude from the rear surfaces and optionally includes one or more retractable legs that enable support of the case in at least one of a landscape orientation and a portrait orientation. | 10-27-2011 |
Carl Johnson, Bear River, WY US
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20090246027 | WIND/FLUID TURBINE - A wind turbine is provided which comprises a plurality of blades and a single venturi disposed at a central area of the plurality of blades. The single venturi redirects the wind from a concave side of an active blade to the concave sides of the other blades. Also, the single venturi reduces turbulent flow of air out of the venturi and redirects the flow of air against the adjacent blades. | 10-01-2009 |
Carol F. Johnson, Vicksburg, MS US
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20100229715 | CEMENT BASED ARMOR PANEL SYSTEM - A cementitious armor panel assembly including cementitious armor panel with ballistic and blast resistant properties attached to a frame structure to produce a protective structure. The cementitious armor panels have a continuous phase resulting from the curing of an aqueous mixture of an inorganic cement binder, an inorganic mineral filler having a particle size of about 150-450 microns, a pozzolanic mineral filler, a polycarboxylate based superplasticizer self-leveling agent, and water. The mixture may also contain alkanolamine, and acid or acid salt. Prior to curing, the continuous phase is reinforced with fiber uniformly distributed in the continuous phase before it is cured to form the panel. The panel may be reinforced with a skin attached to at least one surface of the panel. | 09-16-2010 |
20110005695 | Transportable Modular System Permitting Isolation of Assets - A system comprising inexpensive composite panels and a configuration that holds them, all components of which are man portable. Select embodiments protect assets against external force and impacts from airborne projectiles. An open box-like stackable frame module holds thin panels along a longitudinal axis of the frame. Multiple frames a reconnected to construct a protective barrier, such as a wall. The panels may be formulated of a very high strength portland cement-based concrete with one side, both sides, or both sides and all edges, covered with elastic material, the combination of which significantly reduces penetration of projectiles. A panel may be covered with specially formulated elastic material comprising multiple layers, each layer of a different type or thickness of elastic material. The elastic material may include reinforcing material such as fabric woven from available COTS high-strength fibers. The panels may be fabricated using basic means available in rural locations. A method of installing is also provided. | 01-13-2011 |
Carol F. Johnson, Vickburg, MS US
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20090004430 | Reinforced elastomeric configuration tailored to meet a user's requirements for protecting a structure and a structure comprised thereof - A prophylactic system that reduces or eliminates damage to resources on the side of a structure opposite the side on which a dynamic force is imposed. The system comprises an elastic membrane or sheet, with reinforcement of a toughness tailored to a user's requirements incorporated in the membrane and an adhesive for installation. In one embodiment, the reinforcement is comprised of bundles of fibers aligned in a scrim comprising warp fiber bundles and weft fiber bundles arranged so that fiber bundles are non-parallel to each axes defining the length and the width of the membrane. The fiber bundles are aligned to create spacing between each fiber bundle and an adjacent parallel fiber bundle. An adhesive is used to affix the reinforced membrane to the side of the structure away from the expected force. No protective gear specific to application or use of the adhesive is required to install the system. | 01-01-2009 |
Carter Cue Johnson, Charlotte, NC US
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20110147236 | Display case for ribbon suspended medal(s) - A display case comprised of a lid and a case is provided to showcase a ribbon suspended medal or multiple ribbon suspended medals in a cube-like enclosure made of transparent, semi-transparent, and/or opaque material of all components or selected components with the ribbon suspended medal(s) inside the enclosure and protected by the material. The ribbon suspended medal(s) is held by a multiple component lid with the ribbon(s) wound or bound in various fashions within the void area of the lid hence fully enclosed by the case but visible from all transparent sides. The features of the case allow for vertical expansion of the display cases by way of stacking features on the outside top and outside bottom which are used to affix stacked units securely in place. | 06-23-2011 |
Cedric Tremayne Johnson, Vallejo, CA US
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20110191154 | Methods and Apparatus for Networking and Controlling Electronic Displays - In one embodiment disclosed herein, one or more electronic displays operate as part of an advertising display system, such as may he used at a retail store where one or more electronic displays are placed at strategic locations within the retail store and used to provide advertising to shoppers within the retail store. The contemplated advertising display system includes at least one electronic display for displaying advertisements and a display control computer configured to cause the electronic display to display a series of advertisements corresponding to inventoried products. Further, an advertising control computer in the system is configured to compose the series of advertisements and to modify product-pricing information displayed in one or more of the advertisements, as a function of tracked inventory information for the inventoried products. | 08-04-2011 |
Cherne W. Johnson US
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20090133703 | TOBACCO COMPOSITIONS - The invention features tobacco compositions and methods of their use and manufacture. Compositions of the invention may be based on a variety of technologies. Technologies include films, tabs, shaped parts, gels, consumable units, insoluble matrices, and hollow shapes. In addition to tobacco, compositions may also contain flavors, colors, and other additives as described herein. Compositions may also be orally disintegrable. Exemplary compositions and methods of their manufacture are described herein. | 05-28-2009 |
Collin Eugene Johnson, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20110202175 | Mobile robot for cleaning - A robotic cleaner includes a cleaning assembly for cleaning a surface and a main robot body. The main robot body houses a drive system to cause movement of the robotic cleaner and a microcontroller to control the movement of the robotic cleaner. The cleaning assembly is located in front of the drive system and a width of the cleaning assembly is greater than a width of the main robot body. A robotic cleaning system includes a main robot body and a plurality of cleaning assemblies for cleaning a surface. The main robot body houses a drive system to cause movement of the robotic cleaner and a microcontroller to control the movement of the robotic cleaner. The cleaning assembly is located in front of the drive system and each of the cleaning assemblies is detachable from the main robot body and each of the cleaning assemblies has a unique cleaning function. | 08-18-2011 |
D. Aaron Johnson, Kennebunk, ME US
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20080278040 | Air bypass system for biosafety cabinets - A biosafety cabinet has an air bypass system. The air bypass system reduces air noise and static pressure in the biosafety cabinet, and continues a supply of air to the blower, when the view screen or door is fully closed by providing an alternate path for the air entering the cabinet. The air bypass system further includes an armrest provided on the door sill. The armrest may have perforations on the front and rear surfaces of the armrest to allow the air to travel under the armrest, through an air inlet. The air bypass system additionally blocks germicidal light generated inside the biosafety cabinet from escaping when the view screen or door is fully closed. | 11-13-2008 |
20080278041 | Cable port for biosafety cabinet - A biosafety cabinet includes at least one cable port disposed in a wall of the cabinet that allows small tubing and/or cables to enter the cabinet through the walls. The cable port eliminates problems associated with running the tubing and/or cables through an open door at the front of the cabinet. The cable ports enable the user to fully close the view screen door, while maintaining the ability to connect various tubes and/or cables to devices in the interior work area of the cabinet. The biosafety cabinet further includes a double wall configuration with negative pressure air space between the two walls. Air and byproducts or contaminants attempting to escape from the cabinet into the room or enter the cabinet from the outside environment is captured in the negative pressure area between the walls and transported directly to an air filter. | 11-13-2008 |
20080278042 | Biosafety cabinets with air filters accessible through the work chamber - A biosafety cabinet includes one or more air filters below the work surface and a system for holding, sealing, replacing and disposing the air filters through the work access opening of the biosafety cabinet. The air filters under the work surface of the biosafety cabinet capture particulates entering the cabinet from the exterior environment and the particulates within the cabinet's work chamber. Instead of a mechanical clamp, the perimeter of the air filters are sealed using a gasket and a tape, eliminating the accumulation of the contaminants around mechanical clamps. The air filters may be accessed through the work access opening of the biosafety cabinet, packaged for disposal and removed from the biosafety cabinet without being exposed to the exterior environment. A filter cover with an adhesive surface is used to cover and lift the used, contaminated air filter within the biosafety cabinet. | 11-13-2008 |
Dane A. Johnson US
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20110152890 | Devices, Tools and Methods for Performing Minimally Invasive Abdominal Surgical Procedures - Methods, systems, devices and assemblies are provided for treating a patient by: making an incision or puncture though the patient's skin over the abdominal cavity; establishing an initial tract through an opening formed by the incision or puncture; advancing an instrument through the tract; contacting a distal end portion of the instrument against an inner surface of the abdominal cavity; driving at least one stitching needle through the inner surface of the abdominal cavity; continuing the driving until the at least one stitching needle exits the inner surface of the abdominal cavity; anchoring a suture carried by each of the at least one stitching needle to a suture anchor at an exit location, respectively; and applying tension to each of the sutures. | 06-23-2011 |
20110172767 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE, DIRECT DELIVERY METHODS FOR IMPLANTING OBESITY TREATMENT DEVICES - A method includes selecting a template from a plurality of different sizes of templates based on measurements of the abdominal cavity of a patient; orienting the template on the patient at a location overlying the abdominal cavity to select an appropriate size implant using fluoroscopic imaging; marking an incision location and an indicator of an angle of approach; and removing the template from the patient, wherein marks made by the marking remain on the patient. Methods apparatus, instruments and implants for treating a patient are provided. | 07-14-2011 |
Daniel Mark Johnson, Arlee, MT US
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20090068320 | HIGH BULK DENSITY COMPOSITIONS OF BETA-GLUCAN AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Methods for processing beta-glucan sources to obtain compositions comprising a high bulk density of beta-glucan are provided. High-bulk density compositions comprising particles of beta-glucan and products comprising the high bulk density beta-glucan compositions are also disclosed. | 03-12-2009 |
David August Johnson, Charlotte, NC US
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20110166701 | ADAPTIVE SCHEDULING OF A SERVICE ROBOT - A method for scheduling mowing tasks by a robotic mower is provided. An estimated height of grass cut by the robotic mower is determined for a predetermined number of past mowing tasks. The estimated height of grass cut is compared with a predicted height of grass in an operating environment for the robotic mower. Then, a mowing schedule for the robotic mower is adjusted by decreasing a time between mowing tasks in response to the estimated height of grass cut being greater than the predicted height of grass. Alternatively, the mowing schedule for the robotic mower is adjusted by increasing the time between mowing tasks in response to the estimated height of grass cut being less than the predicted height of grass. | 07-07-2011 |
20110166715 | VARYING IRRIGATION SCHEDULING BASED ON HEIGHT OF VEGETATION - A method of controlling application of a substance to vegetation using data obtained via a mobile machine is provided. A height of the vegetation is measured during a scheduled task of the mobile machine. The measured height of the vegetation is compared with a calculated height of the vegetation. Then, an amount of the substance applied by an irrigation system to an area containing the vegetation is adjusted based on a difference between the measured height of the vegetation and the calculated height of the vegetation. | 07-07-2011 |
20110295424 | MANAGING AUTONOMOUS MACHINES ACROSS MULTIPLE AREAS - The different illustrative embodiments provide a system for autonomous machine management comprising a number of autonomous machines, a number of nodes, a performance estimation module, and a navigation system. The number of autonomous machines is configured to perform area coverage tasks in a worksite. The number of nodes is configured to define a number of worksite areas for the worksite. The performance estimation module is executed by a processor unit and configured to calculate a percentage of work completed in the number of worksite areas. The navigation system is configured to operate an autonomous machine to perform the area coverage tasks and move between the number of worksite areas. | 12-01-2011 |
20120173087 | Varying Irrigation Scheduling Based on Height of Vegetation - A method of controlling application of a substance to vegetation using data obtained via a mobile machine is provided. A height of the vegetation is measured during a scheduled task of the mobile machine. The measured height of the vegetation is compared with a calculated height of the vegetation. Then, an amount of the substance applied by an irrigation system to an area containing the vegetation is adjusted based on a difference between the measured height of the vegetation and the calculated height of the vegetation. | 07-05-2012 |
Derek Mallough Johnson, Matthews, NC US
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20110112701 | POWER-USING DEVICE MONITOR - Embodiments of the present invention provide apparatuses and methods for intelligently monitoring and managing, from a centralized location, one or more power-using systems. For example, in one embodiment of the invention, a current sensor is installed at each heating or cooling system at a facility to measure the electricity used by each heating or cooling system. A current sensor is also installed at each facility to measure the total amount of electricity used by the facility. The current measurements are monitored in real time or near real time to monitor operation of the heating and cooling systems at the facility. In some embodiments, temperature sensors and other sensors are installed for each heating and cooling system and are also used to monitor operation of the heating and cooling systems. In some embodiments, controllers are also installed for each heating and cooling system to permit control of each system at a remote central control system. | 05-12-2011 |
20110112875 | SITE SURVEY AND INSTALLATION FOR REMOTE FACILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Methods, systems, apparatuses and/or computer program products are directed to a site survey tool for streamlining installation of a remote facility management system. The site survey tool includes at least one module to receive site survey information about a facility where components of the remote facility management system are to be installed, the site survey information associated with energy-consuming operations of the facility. The module is also configured to transmit the site survey information to a control center configured to generate an installation plan and kit based on the site survey information gathered by the site survey tool. | 05-12-2011 |
20110113120 | FACILITY MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present invention provide apparatuses and methods for that provide for a central command and control center that controls, monitors, and analyzes the systems and components of various remote facilities. Generally, the system comprises a control panel installed at each of a plurality of remote facilities. The control panel is connected through a wide area network to the command and control center. The control panel is also connected through a local area network to the facility's lighting systems, single point devices, HVAC systems, and/or other power-using systems and devices for monitoring these systems. The single point devices may include but are not limited to people counters, outside air temperature sensors, space/CO2 humidity sensors, space temperature sensors, branch power meters, and, in some cases, motion detectors and outside photocells. The command and control center can control the lighting systems, HVAC systems, and other facility systems, as well as receive information relating to the operation of the facility and its power-using systems. | 05-12-2011 |
20110113360 | FACILITY MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM INTERFACE - Embodiments of the invention provide apparatuses and methods for providing a user interface, including a graphical user interface, that allows a user to monitor and manage, from a centralized location, the heating systems, cooling systems, and/or other electrical systems of a plurality or remote facilities. | 05-12-2011 |
20110119042 | WEATHER-RELATED ENERGY-USAGE ANALYSIS - Embodiments of the invention relate to apparatuses and methods for gathering and analyzing facility weather data, such as temperature and humidity data, and energy-usage data, such as electricity-usage data, from a plurality of remote facilities and using the analysis to assess energy-using systems and/or methods across an organization made up of the plurality of remote facilities. | 05-19-2011 |
Donna A. Johnson, Orono, ME US
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20080250741 | Fire resistant fibrous composite articles - A fire resistant fibrous composite article includes fibers bound together into a consolidated fibrous article such as a fiberboard. A first fire retardant composition including a hydrated mineral is in the interior of the article. A second fire retardant composition including a boron-containing compound is in the surface of the article. In another embodiment, a fire resistant fibrous composite article includes fibers, a fire retardant hydrated mineral and a zeolite bound together into a consolidated fibrous article which is resistant to water absorption. Another embodiment provides a lignocellulosic fibrous composite board for use in a roof system in which the board is exposed to bonding energy when it is bonded to another roof system component during construction of the roof. Another embodiment relates to a roof system of which a lignocellulosic fibrous composite board is part. The board or the roof system is in compliance with one or more fire resistance or flame and smoke standards. A further embodiment relates to a method of installing a fibrous composite board in a roof system. | 10-16-2008 |
Don V. Johnson, Roseville, CA US
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20110218525 | Preparation For Endovenous Laser Ablation - Improved systems and methods for removing blood from a blood vessel in preparation for endovenous laser ablation are described. The improved methods include one or more of: placing the patient in the Trendelenburg position, applying external compression around the vein, massaging the vein, cooling the vein externally, encouraging spasming of the vein, and removing blood with a suction device. | 09-08-2011 |
Douglas A. Johnson, Groveland, MA US
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20110254373 | APPARATUS FOR INVERTING DC VOLTAGE TO AC VOLTAGE - An apparatus for inverting DC voltage to AC voltage by stacking of DC voltage sources from a series of DC voltage sources comprises a plurality of circuits. Each circuit includes a first power switch, a second power switch, and a third power switch. The first power switch allows selective connection of adjacent DC voltage sources in the series to provide stacking of DC voltage sources. The second power switch allows selective connection of a first bus to a corresponding location between adjacent DC voltage sources. The third power switch allows selective connection of a second bus to a corresponding location between adjacent DC voltage sources. Controlling the plurality of power switches produces an AC voltage output by coordinating stacking of DC voltage sources and associated connections to the first bus and the second bus. | 10-20-2011 |
Drew Arthur Johnson, Pawtucket, RI US
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20080210507 | Electrical system - An electrical system comprises a housing containing a reel for an extension cord. The extension cord has cord station(s) along its length and a terminal outlet at one end. A detachable outlet can be plugged into a cord station, providing an electrical socket at the cord station. | 09-04-2008 |
Dutch Johnson, Haughton, LA US
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20090267037 | Conductor Stringing Apparatus And Process - A line stringing apparatus includes in combination an electric motor, motor controller and a processor switchable between a pulling mode and a tensioning mode. An electric motor expends electrical energy when pulling the line and generates electrical energy when tensioning the line. The processor outputting commands to the motor controller for control thereof and for application of electrical energy from the batteries to the electric motor when in the pulling mode and for application of electrical energy generated by the electric motor to the plurality of batteries when in tensioning mode. The processor limits electric motor torque and speed based on operator commands for speed and torque in said pulling mode; and, the processor controlling electric motor torque in the tensioning mode. | 10-29-2009 |
20120168700 | CONDUCTOR STRINGING APPARATUS AND PROCESS - A line stringing apparatus includes in combination an electric motor, motor controller and a processor switchable between a pulling mode and a tensioning mode. An electric motor expends electrical energy when pulling the line and generates electrical energy when tensioning the line. The processor outputting commands to the motor controller for control thereof and for application of electrical energy from the batteries to the electric motor when in the pulling mode and for application of electrical energy generated by the electric motor to the plurality of batteries when in tensioning mode. The processor limits electric motor torque and speed based on operator commands for speed and torque in said pulling mode; and, the processor controlling electric motor torque in the tensioning mode. | 07-05-2012 |
Dwight Johnson US
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20110162745 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ADDING FERTILIZER OR OTHER LIQUIDS TO AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM - Apparatus for adding liquid fertilizer to a water line of a sprinkler system includes a mechanical injector device powered by a paddle wheel turned by water flowing through the water line. As the paddle wheel is turned, liquid fertilizer can be advantageously mixed with the irrigation water or other fluid. The fertilizer reservoir can be positioned on the upper portion of the injector apparatus and can include an inlet connection and a button used to hydraulically prime the system. The fertilizer may be fed into the reservoir via tubing from a separately contained fertilizer source. In some embodiments, an inlet nozzle may increase the inlet velocity of the water, thereby permitting the paddle wheel to operate over a greater flow rate range. The tubing or other conduit can be connected to the fertilizer source container via a quick-connect fitting. | 07-07-2011 |
Erik Johnson, Pleasanton, CA US
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20110138306 | ONLINE INTERACTIVE DIGITAL CONTENT SCRAPBOOK AND TIME MACHINE - Systems and methods for providing an online interactive digital media timeline are described. Users can access a library of dated content that includes television episodes, music videos, music clips, news information, movies and the like. Users are able to generate a personalized scrapbook or timeline by adding content from the library to their scrapbook or timeline. A representation of the selected content may be displayed in the scrapbook or time machine and linked to the actual content. Users can search the metadata of the content to identify content to add or the user may be presented with default content that is the most influential, top selling, and/or most discussed content. Users can also identify content to add to their scrapbook or timeline by searching content by year. The user's scrapbook and timeline can then be shared with other users, and/or analyzed to determine demographic information, personal interests and other user information to optimize advertising and product offers, make content recommendations and target specific demographic groups for online campaigns. | 06-09-2011 |
20110154400 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AGGREGATING USER DATA AND TARGETING CONTENT - Systems and methods for aggregating user data and targeting content to users are described. User data is collected through quizzes and users are associated with a particular fictional or nonfictional character profile based on the user-submitted information. The user data associated with each character profile is aggregated to identify and recommend content for the user, such as television shows, news feed, web pages, promotions, advertisements, and the like. The invention can be used in connection with fan sites or other topic-specific sites that are associated with the character of the character profile. | 06-23-2011 |
Frances Lauri Johnson, Portola Valley, CA US
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20110124688 | NICOTINE RECEPTOR AGONISTS IN STEM CELL AND PROGENITOR CELL RECRUITMENT - The present invention features methods for recruitment of bone marrow-derived stem cells (e.g., endothelial cell precursors, hematopoietic stem cells) by administration of nicotine or other nicotine receptor agonist. The methods of the invention can be used in, for example, treatment of conditions amenable to treatment by recruitment of bone marrow-derived stem cells (e.g., neutropenia). | 05-26-2011 |
Gary Edward Johnson US
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20110283869 | System and Method for a Simplified Musical Instrument - A system and method is described for a novel, simplified electronic musical instrument. By combining a simplified user input controller with a musical instrument synthesizer, a new simple to learn musical instrument is created allowing anyone to perform music without mastering the skills required to play traditional instruments. Traditional instruments require significant skills by users to even make sounds considered musical. The invention described herein allows any unskilled player to pick up the instrument and make music. Additionally, the user will be able to collaborate with others over the Internet, record, playback and edit their compositions, as well as publish the compositions. | 11-24-2011 |
Gary M. Johnson, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA US
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20110190592 | BLADELESS OPTICAL OBTURATOR - The invention is directed to a bladeless trocar obturator to separate or divaricate body tissue during insertion through a body wall. In one aspect, the obturator of the invention comprises a shaft extending along an axis between a proximal end and a distal end; and a bladeless tip disposed at the distal end of the shaft and having a generally tapered configuration with an outer surface, the outer surface extending distally to a blunt point with a pair of side sections having a common shape and being separated by at least one intermediate section, wherein each of the side sections extends from the blunt point radially outwardly with progressive positions proximally along the axis, and the shaft is sized and configured to receive an optical instrument having a distal end to receive an image of the body tissue. With this aspect, the tapered configuration facilitates separation of different layers of the body tissue and provides proper alignment of the tip between the layers. The side sections include a distal portion and a proximal portion, the distal portion of the side sections being twisted radially with respect to the proximal portion of the side sections. The intermediate section includes a distal portion and a proximal portion, the distal portion of the intermediate section being twisted in a first radial direction and the proximal portion of the intermediate section being twisted in a second radial direction opposite the first radial direction. | 08-04-2011 |
20110251560 | PLEATED TROCAR SHIELD - A surgical access device or trocar defines an access channel for instruments extending from a proximal end to the distal end thereof. The trocar comprises a cannula and a seal assembly disposed at the proximal end of the cannula. The seal assembly comprises a first or zero seal, a second or instrument seal, and a trocar shield disposed proximally of the first seal and the second seal. The first seal seals the access channel in the absence of an instrument extending therethrough. The second seal seals the access channel in the presence of an instrument extending therethrough. The trocar shield protects the first seal and second seal from damage as an instrument is advanced through the access channel. The trocar shield comprises an open proximal end and a tapered distal end comprising a plurality of longitudinal pleats, converging in an opening. | 10-13-2011 |
20120059324 | SURGICAL ACCESS PORT AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A surgical access port for insertion into a body cavity can have an elongate tubular body extending along an axis between a proximal end and a distal end, and a tip at the distal end of the tubular body for penetrating through a body wall and into the body cavity. The distal tip moves from a first, penetrating position to a second, retaining position when the body wall has been traversed. The surgical access port may further comprise a seal housing connected to the proximal end of the tubular body, the seal housing having an access port providing an opening into the tubular body to allow passage of surgical instruments. The distal tip may be sharp, pointed or bladed. The distal tip may also be substantially blunt or have a conical surface. The access port may further comprise a retention member for connecting the tubular body and the distal tip. | 03-08-2012 |
20120095297 | NATURAL ORIFICE SURGERY SYSTEM - Embodiments of a surgical access port system that comprises a retractor that is adapted for being coupled to a cap and that is particularly useful in natural orifice surgery are described. The retractor comprises an outer ring, wherein the outer ring is configured to be disposed proximate the natural orifice of the patient and substantially surround the orifice; a tubular body; and a funnel segment extending between and coupling the outer ring and the tubular body, wherein the funnel segment provides a diametric reduction between the relatively large diameter of the outer ring and the relatively smaller diameter of the tubular body, which is sized to fit within a natural orifice with minimal distention of the orifice. | 04-19-2012 |
20120108906 | SURGICAL RETRACTOR WITH GEL PAD - A surgical access device has a surgical retractor having a noncompliant outer ring with an annular axis, an inner ring, and a sleeve coupling the outer ring to the inner ring. The noncompliant outer ring is adapted to roll over itself around the annular axis to roll the sleeve around the outer ring to retract and seal an opening in a biological body wall. The access device may include a lid adapted for being coupled to the noncompliant outer ring of the surgical retractor. The outer ring of the surgical retractor has a cross-sectional shape that prohibits the lid from being partially or incorrectly coupled to the outer ring of the surgical retractor. | 05-03-2012 |
20120123202 | INSUFFLATING OPTICAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - An insufflating surgical instrument adapted for movement across an abdominal wall to insufflate an abdominal region of a patient is disclosed. The instrument comprises a shaft having an insufflation channel extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the insufflation channel being adapted for connection to a source of fluid under pressure at the proximal end. A tip is at the distal end and a vent hole is formed in the tip being in connection with the insufflation channel and adapted to expel fluid under pressure to insufflate the abdominal region. The tip is formed of a transparent material to facilitate visualization of the abdominal wall and region. The shaft includes a lumen extending along the axis between the proximal end and the distal end to enable insertion of a laparoscope. The lumen and insufflation channel may be formed as separate channels or as one shared channel. | 05-17-2012 |
20120136347 | ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND CONNECTIONS THERETO - An electrosurgical instrument includes jaws having an electrode configuration utilized to electrically modify tissue in contact with one or more electrodes. The instrument is removably connectable to an electrosurgical unit via an electrosurgical connector extending from the instrument and a receptacle on the electrosurgical unit. The electrosurgical instrument is rotatable without disrupting electrical connection to the electrodes of the jaws. One or more of the electrodes is retractable. The electrosurgical unit and instrument optimally seals and/or cuts tissue based on identifying the tissue and monitoring the modification of the tissue by the application of radio frequency energy. | 05-31-2012 |
20120172807 | INSTRUMENT SEAL - A surgical access port comprises a valve or instrument seal that separates the instrument contact function from the instrument conforming function. Embodiments of the instrument seal comprise in instrument contact element that extends through an opening in a compression element, thereby defining an instrument orifice that seals with an instrument extending therethrough. Embodiments of the instrument contact element comprise a non-distensible membrane or film, for example, as a tube or cylinder. | 07-05-2012 |
20120190930 | BALLOON TROCAR - A balloon trocar includes a cannula assembly including a cannula and an outer sleeve fitting over the cannula. The distal end of the outer sleeve is proximal to the distal end of the cannula. A balloon is coupled to a distal portion of the sleeve and a distal portion of the cannula. The outer surface of the cannula includes a plurality of longitudinal channels for transmitting gas or fluid to the balloon. A bolster having a gel pad at its distal portion is slidably mounted to the cannula assembly and may be locked in a desired position. In use, the trocar is inserted into an incision through a body wall and into a body cavity. The balloon is inflated and the cannula assembly pulled proximally against the incision while the bolster is slid distally to the body wall and locked in place to seal the incision with the compressed balloon. | 07-26-2012 |
20120203261 | TROCARS WITH ADVANCED FIXATION - A trocar fixation device includes a cannula and an elongate tube mounted onto and coupled to the exterior surface of the cannula with the distal end of the cannula extending distally beyond the distal end of the elongate tube. The elongate tube includes a plurality of slits cut at an angle to a longitudinal axis of the elongate tube. The trocar fixation device is activated by rotating the proximal-end region of the elongate tube in a first direction and is deactivated by rotating the proximal-end region of the elongate tube in a second direction, opposite to the first direction. Activation of the trocar fixation device compresses the material positioned between adjacent slits and forces the material radially outwardly, away from the exterior surface of the cannula, thereby forming ridges. Deactivation of the trocar fixation device returns the exterior surface of the elongate tube to a substantially smooth condition. | 08-09-2012 |
20120209205 | TROCAR STABILITY ASSEMBLY - A stability assembly for a trocar cannula includes a conical stability member, a base, and a cannula retention member. The base has a passage defining an inner surface, and a constriction in the passage. The cannula retention member is rotatable within the passage, and advancement of the cannula retention member over the constriction reduces the inner diameter of the passage to restrain a cannula in the passage. Various latch mechanisms including interface surfaces on the base and the cannula retention member can be used in the stability assembly to secure the stability assembly around a cannula. Various conical stability members can be used in the stability assembly. | 08-16-2012 |
20120215070 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT ACCESS DEVICE - A surgical access device includes a valve that forms a seal with a body wall and provides an access channel into a body cavity. The valve has properties for creating a zero seal in the absence of an instrument as well as an instrument seal for an instrument. The valve can include a gel material and the access channel can include a protective shield to provide for wound protection during insertion and withdrawal of a sharp surgical instrument. The valve further comprises a cap ring which may be inserted or molded with the gel material. | 08-23-2012 |
20120215247 | TROCAR WITH RETENTION CANNULA - A trocar comprises a retention cannula comprising an inverted or incised retention pattern disposed thereon. Embodiments of the incised cannula exhibit reduced tissue trauma compared with screw-threaded cannula, improved fixation and/or retention compared with an unthreaded cannula, and good sealing between the cannula and the incision. | 08-23-2012 |
20120277539 | WOUND RETRACTOR - An incrementally adjustable wound retractor ( | 11-01-2012 |
20120316501 | PLEATED TROCAR SHIELD - A surgical access device or trocar defines an access channel for instruments extending from a proximal end to the distal end thereof. The trocar comprises a cannula and a seal assembly disposed at the proximal end of the cannula. The seal assembly comprises a first or zero seal, a second or instrument seal, and a trocar shield disposed proximally of the first seal and the second seal. The first seal seals the access channel in the absence of an instrument extending therethrough. The second seal seals the access channel in the presence of an instrument extending therethrough. The trocar shield protects the first seal and second seal from damage as an instrument is advanced through the access channel. The trocar shield comprises an open proximal end and a tapered distal end comprising a plurality of longitudinal pleats, converging in an opening. | 12-13-2012 |
20120316595 | BLADELESS OPTICAL OBTURATOR - A surgical access device comprising a tissue separating obturator suitable for connection with a cannula is disclosed. The obturator includes an elongate shaft having a transparent distal tip. The elongate shaft extends along a longitudinal axis and defines a lumen. The transparent distal tip has a tapered configuration and includes an inner surface and an outer surface adapted for penetrating tissue. The lumen is sized and configured to receive an optical instrument such as a laparoscope. The surgical access device further includes a scope lock at the proximal end of the shaft portion. The lock includes a multi-fingered collet coaxial with the lumen. The inner diameter of the collet is smaller than an outer diameter of the optical instrument and the fingers of the collet provide frictional engagement with the outer diameter of the optical instrument that is inserted into the lumen of the obturator. | 12-13-2012 |
20120330105 | WOUND RETRACTOR WITH GEL CAP - An incrementally adjustable wound retractor, which provides access to a body cavity, includes an inner ring having a diameter greater than the desired diameter of the wound incision, an outer ring having an annular axis and a diameter greater than the desired diameter of the wound incision, and a flexible sleeve disposed in a generally cylindrical form between the inner and outer rings. The outer ring includes first and second circular tubes spaced apart axially with each including a lumen having a rigid, noncompliant split hoop positioned therein. The outer ring may be rolled over itself and around the annular axis to retract the sleeve with sufficient force to stretch the incision to the desired diameter. A gel cap seal may be coupled to the outer ring outside of the biological body to seal the opening produced by the wound retractor between the body cavity and outside the body cavity. | 12-27-2012 |
20130006184 | SINGLE PORT ACCESS SYSTEM - Embodiments of a surgical access system useful for single or limited port procedures comprise a trocar comprising a fixation cannula, a retractor, and a gel cap removably coupled to the retractor. The gel cap comprises a gel pad that acts as an artificial body wall, through which instruments may be inserted into a body cavity, either directly or through one or more trocars. The fixation cannula comprises a retainer and a bolster, which together, capture the artificial body wall therebetween, thereby fixing the trocar thereto. The gel pad permits flexible instrument placement, as well as translational and angular degrees of freedom for the instruments while maintaining a gas tight seal. | 01-03-2013 |
20130015230 | SURGICAL STAPLER WITH FIRING LOCK MECHANISM - A surgical stapler is provided that maintains the jaws of the stapler in an open position and prevents firing of staples when a cartridge is not loaded in one of the jaws. Distinct positioning and sequencing of the jaws, capture pin and firing of the staples are provided by a latch mechanism. Such locking and latching mechanisms ensure proper operation of the stapler. | 01-17-2013 |
20130046140 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TISSUE MORCELLATION - The invention relates to a tissue morcellator for minimally invasive surgery. The morcellator has a metallic cutting ring mounted on a visually transparent hollow cylinder, which in combination with a visually transparent outer morcellator tube enables a surgeon to visualize the inside of the morcellator shaft for detection of loose tissue fragments in the device. A tenaculum used with the morcellation device has a spacer for preventing contact with the blade. The cutting tube can oscillate, rather than rotate, along the longitudinal axis of the cutting tube. The morcellator utilizes an extendable tissue guide on the outer tube of the morcellator shaft for preventing the tissue from rotating along the longitudinal axis of the morcellator tube. This allows the tissue to be continuously rotated into the morcellator device for continuous peel. The tissue guide can also be fully retracted to allow for coring of the bulk tissue. | 02-21-2013 |
20130197439 | ADAPTABLE OBTURATOR FOR VARIOUS SIZED TROCARS - Surgical access systems and obturators for or used in surgical access systems are provided. The obturator is configured to operate or accommodate the use of at least two different sized trocars. The outer diameter of the adaptable obturator when inserted into a trocar compresses from an initial condition to a compressed condition to match the inner diameter of the trocar. | 08-01-2013 |
20130237902 | SURGICAL ACCESS PORT - A surgical access port or trocar is provided. The trocar has a trocar seal housing and a trocar cannula with an optical obturator insertable through the trocar seal housing and the trocar cannula. The trocar is configured to access a body cavity, to maintain positive pressure and to prevent loss of surgical insufflation gas used in laparoscopic procedures. The trocar seal housing can be releasably attached to the trocar cannula. The trocar seal housing may also have a shield and/or alignment channel that provide protection or assist in operation of instrument and zero seals housed in the trocar seal housing. | 09-12-2013 |
20130245381 | NATURAL ORIFICE SURGERY SYSTEM - Embodiments of a surgical access port system that comprises a retractor that is adapted for being coupled to a cap and that is particularly useful in natural orifice surgery are described. The retractor comprises an outer ring, wherein the outer ring is configured to be disposed proximate the natural orifice of the patient and substantially surround the orifice; a tubular body; a funnel segment extending between and coupling the outer ring and the tubular body, wherein the funnel segment provides a diametric reduction between the relatively large diameter of the outer ring and the relatively smaller diameter of the tubular body, which is sized to fit within a natural orifice with minimal distention of the orifice; and an inflatable member disposed around the distal end of the tubular body, the inflatable member sized and configured to fit snugly around the tubular body in the deflated condition and to expand against the wall of the natural orifice in the inflated state to thereby stabilize and retain the retractor within the orifice. | 09-19-2013 |
20130296655 | SURGICAL ACCESS DEVICE COMPRISING INTERNAL RETRACTOR - Devices, methods, and systems provide a surgical access device comprising an internal retractor device integrated with or coupled to a body wall or wound retractor. The wound retractor retracts an opening in a body wall into a body cavity, while the internal retractor permits a user to control the positions of internal structures within the body cavity, thereby permitting a user to define a surgical field. Embodiments of the internal retractor are adjustable. | 11-07-2013 |
20130303857 | SINGLE PORT ACCESS SYSTEM - Embodiments of a surgical access system useful for single or limited port procedures comprise a trocar comprising a fixation cannula, a retractor, and a gel cap removably coupled to the retractor. The gel cap comprises a gel pad that acts as an artificial body wall, through which instruments may be inserted into a body cavity, either directly or through one or more trocars. The fixation cannula comprises a retainer and a bolster, which together, capture the artificial body wall therebetween, thereby fixing the trocar thereto. The gel pad permits flexible instrument placement, as well as translational and angular degrees of freedom for the instruments while maintaining a gas tight seal. | 11-14-2013 |
20130331731 | VISUAL INSUFFLATION PORT - A visual insufflation obturator is provided. The obturator includes seals, valves, screens and/or various other tip features to eliminate the ingress of fluids, matter and/or gas that can disrupt the visual field of the laparoscope disposed within the obturator. The obturator provides additional features such as lens and anti-fog features to further increase visibility of the scope, efficiently insufflate the patient and ultimately provide an access channel into the insufflated abdomen once the visual insufflation obturator is removed. | 12-12-2013 |
20140066927 | ELECTROSURGICAL SYSTEM - An electrosurgical system can include an electrosurgical generator, a feedback circuit or controller, and an electrosurgical tool. The feedback circuit can provide an electrosurgery endpoint by determining the phase end point of a tissue to be treated. The electrosurgical system can include more than one electrosurgical tool for different electrosurgical operations and can include a variety of user interface features and audio/visual performance indicators. The electrosurgical system can also power conventional bipolar electrosurgical tools and direct current surgical appliances. | 03-06-2014 |
20140074016 | BLADELESS OPTICAL OBTURATOR - The invention is directed to a bladeless trocar obturator to separate or divaricate body tissue during insertion through a body wall. In one aspect, the obturator of the invention comprises a shaft extending along an axis between a proximal end and a distal end; and a bladeless tip disposed at the distal end of the shaft and having a generally tapered configuration with an outer surface, the outer surface extending distally to a blunt point with a pair of side sections having a common shape and being separated by at least one intermediate section, wherein each of the side sections extends from the blunt point radially outwardly with progressive positions proximally along the axis, and the shaft is sized and configured to receive an optical instrument having a distal end to receive an image of the body tissue. With this aspect, the tapered configuration facilitates separation of different layers of the body tissue and provides proper alignment of the tip between the layers. The side sections include a distal portion and a proximal portion, the distal portion of the side sections being twisted radially with respect to the proximal portion of the side sections. The intermediate section includes a distal portion and a proximal portion, the distal portion of the intermediate section being twisted in a first radial direction and the proximal portion of the intermediate section being twisted in a second radial direction opposite the first radial direction. | 03-13-2014 |
20140135585 | TROCAR WITH RETENTION CANNULA - A trocar comprises a retention cannula comprising an inverted or incised retention pattern disposed thereon. Embodiments of the incised cannula exhibit reduced tissue trauma compared with screw-threaded cannula, improved fixation and/or retention compared with an unthreaded cannula, and good sealing between the cannula and the incision. | 05-15-2014 |
20140135586 | Hand Access Laparoscopic Device - The application relates to a hand access laparoscopy device having a gelcap, a retainer, a sleeve and a retention ring. The gelcap includes gel that is bonded to a cap. The cap includes an inner cylindrical wall to which the gel in bonded, thereby providing a sealing area between the device and the wound in a body wall. By securing the gel to the inner cylindrical wall, the thickness of the gel and corresponding cap is minimized along with the overall footprint of the device. With the gel thickness reduced and able to be substantially flush, the “doming” phenomenon produced by insufflation of a patient's abdomen is reduced. | 05-15-2014 |
20140194821 | INSTRUMENT SEAL - A surgical access port comprises a valve or instrument seal that separates the instrument contact function from the instrument conforming function. Embodiments of the instrument seal comprise in instrument contact element that extends through an opening in a compression element, thereby defining an instrument orifice that seals with an instrument extending therethrough. Embodiments of the instrument contact element comprise a non-distensible membrane or film, for example, as a tube or cylinder. | 07-10-2014 |
20140207115 | MEDICAL TUBING HAVING VARIABLE CHARACTERISTCS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - The invention primarily is directed to a medical tubing adapted for insertion into a body tissue or cavity and method of manufacturing different variations of the tubing along a length of the tubing. The tubing comprises a plurality of individual, discrete, generally ring-shaped elements arranged in series and fused or bonded together forming a continuous tubular structure. The ring-shaped elements may include a combination of flexible and rigid ring-shaped elements assembled along different portions or sections of the tubular structure. In another aspect of the invention, the medical tubing may further comprise a secondary lumen and a pull wire to control the tubular structure. In another aspect of the invention, the ring-shaped elements may vary in diameter and/or composition in different portions or sections of the tubular structure. | 07-24-2014 |
20140243869 | SURGICAL ACCESS PORT AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A surgical access port for insertion into a body cavity can have an elongate tubular body extending along an axis between a proximal end and a distal end, and a tip at the distal end of the tubular body for penetrating through a body wall and into the body cavity. The distal tip moves from a first, penetrating position to a second, retaining position when the body wall has been traversed. The surgical access port may further comprise a seal housing connected to the proximal end of the tubular body, the seal housing having an access port providing an opening into the tubular body to allow passage of surgical instruments. The distal tip may be sharp, pointed or bladed. The distal tip may also be substantially blunt or have a conical surface. The access port may further comprise a retention member for connecting the tubular body and the distal tip. | 08-28-2014 |
20140249541 | TISSUE RETRIEVAL SYSTEM - The tissue retrieval system deploys a tissue bag at the surgical site. The bag is supported by the system as tissue is placed within the bag and is closed to isolate the collected tissue and allow the bag and collected tissue to be removed from the body. The bag can be reopened and re-closed as desired through use of a guide bead and cord. The bead also facilitates removal of the collected tissue. | 09-04-2014 |
20140257040 | SINGLE PORT ACCESS SYSTEM - Embodiments of a surgical access system useful for single or limited port procedures comprise a trocar comprising a fixation cannula, a retractor, and a gel cap removably coupled to the retractor. The gel cap comprises a gel pad that acts as an artificial body wall, through which instruments may be inserted into a body cavity, either directly or through one or more trocars. The fixation cannula comprises a retainer and a bolster, which together, capture the artificial body wall therebetween, thereby fixing the trocar thereto. The gel pad permits flexible instrument placement, as well as translational and angular degrees of freedom for the instruments while maintaining a gas tight seal. | 09-11-2014 |
20140263540 | SURGICAL STAPLER WITH EXPANDABLE JAW - Jaw assemblies for a surgical stapler are provided. The jaw assemblies comprise a first jaw having a first clamping surface and a plurality of staples disposed therein and second jaw assembly having a second clamping surface. The jaw assemblies can be actuated from a closed configuration in which the first clamping surface contacts or is adjacent to the second clamping surface to an open configuration in which the second jaw is pivoted away from the first jaw to a stapling position in which the second clamping surface is parallel to the first clamping surface and spaced apart from the first clamping surface. A pivoting link or sliding pivot joint can couple the second jaw to the first jaw to facilitate motion between the closed position, the open position, and the stapling position. | 09-18-2014 |
Gregory Johnson, Tea, SD US
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20100156064 | Wheelchair with Enhanced Toilet Accessibility - A wheelchair with enhanced toilet access which facilitates independent use of the wheelchair by the user without intervention by caregivers. The wheelchair with enhanced toilet access includes a frame which includes a pair of laterally-separated side frame portions, with primary wheels as well as at least one secondary wheel rotatably mounted on the frame. A seat extends between the side frame portions, and includes a stationary portion and a movable portion. | 06-24-2010 |
Gregory Joe Johnson, Destrehan, LA US
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20100133895 | Three section wheel/rim invention embodiment of inner center/spindle, bearing/race system, outer section and a locking/coupling/pinning method to each inner and outer sections - The invention provides motorist a lock-unlock wheel that rotates independently around its center hub, which remains mounted to the axle of a subject vehicle. The rim allows vehicles to be towed without vehicle axle rotation, while eliminating odometer reading due to towing. The invention comprises an inner hub spindle that is able to be unlocked from the outer wheel's rim, allowing for independent rotation of the inner spindle. And, when unlocked via a bolting system, the invention's outer rim section rotates while also eliminating effects of a vehicle drive and brake system while the vehicle is in tow. | 06-03-2010 |
Heath A. Johnson, West Sand Lake, NY US
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20110281454 | HIGH SPEED ELECTRICAL CONTACT ASSEMBLY - A contact assembly that comprises an outer body and an insert assembly receivable in the outer body. The insert assembly includes a housing and a conductive bather received in the housing. The conductive barrier defines first and second receiving areas in the housing. At least a first contact member is receivable in the first receiving area and at least a second contact member is receivable in the second receiving area. Each of the first and second contact members is adapted to accept a conductor. | 11-17-2011 |
Ian L. Johnson, Apex, NC US
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20110223971 | CONTROL SYSTEMS HAVING A SIM FOR CONTROLLING A COMPUTING DEVICE - A system and associated method are provided. The system includes a subscriber identification module (SIM) comprising a memory configured to store one or more executable instructions and a processor configured to execute the one or more executable instructions for controlling a device, a device configured for being controlled by the SIM, and a SIM interface configured to communicate the instructions from the SIM to control the device. | 09-15-2011 |
20120196656 | CONTROL SYSTEMS HAVING A SIM FOR CONTROLLING A COMPUTING DEVICE - A system and associated method are provided. The system includes a subscriber identification module (SIM) including a memory configured to store one or more executable instructions and a processor configured to execute the one or more executable instructions for controlling a device, a device configured for being controlled by the SIM, and a SIM interface configured to communicate the instructions from the SIM to control the device. The SIM interface includes a processor configured to communicate the commands from the SIM to control the device. | 08-02-2012 |
James E. Johnson, Hayward, CA US
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20110158271 | LASER RESONATOR GAIN MEDIUM SECUREMENT - A laser resonator comprises a cylindrical gain medium, a cooling system and a coupling member. The cylindrical gain medium comprises a central axis, an outer side surface, two opposing end faces and a first depression in the outer side surface. The cooling system comprises a cooling jacket disposed around the gain medium that defines a cooling cavity, in which cooling fluid is guided over the side surface of the gain medium. In one embodiment, the cooling jacket comprises a second depression. The coupling member is received within the first and second depressions. Movement of the first depression along the central axis relative to the cooling jacket is restricted by the coupling member. | 06-30-2011 |
Jay W. Johnson, Raleigh, NC US
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20110169749 | VIRTUAL TOUCHPAD FOR A TOUCH DEVICE - An apparatus, method, and computer program product are disclosed to provide a virtual touchpad for a touch device. A placement module places a virtual touchpad at a dynamic location within a touch sensitive area of a touch device. A touch input module positions a pointer on a screen of the touch device in response to a touch input on the virtual touchpad. | 07-14-2011 |
20110291948 | Systems and Methods for Determining Intentional Touch Screen Contact - A device configured to distinguish between intentional and inadvertent input is provided. Input may be in the form of touch screen or on-screen keyboard input. Such input is examined such that a device may ignore unintentional and resting contact while reacting only to purposeful contact. The characteristics of unintentional and resting device contact are ascertained and differentiated from the contact characteristics of intentional device input. | 12-01-2011 |
20110320204 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INPUT DEVICE AUDIO FEEDBACK - Systems, methods, apparatuses and computer program products configured to provide sound feedback for input devices are described. Embodiments take input from a digitizer, such as input using as stylus/pen, and produce sound feedback to enhance the user's input interface experience. Embodiments thus provide a user with a more realistic interface with an electronic device, emulating use of conventional writing implements. | 12-29-2011 |
Jenny A. Johnson, Castro Valley, CA US
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20110172408 | RECOVERY OF NUCLEIC ACIDS FROM MAGNETIC GLASS PARTICLES - The present invention is a method of separating nucleic acids using a solid phase capable of binding nucleic acids, such as magnetic glass particles, where binding of nucleic acids to the solid phase is enhanced by the presence of an ethylene-amine compound. The invention further includes a reaction mixture for isolating nucleic acids containing an ethylene-amine compound and kits for carrying out the method. | 07-14-2011 |
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John Andrew Johnson, Ridgecrest, CA US
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20090084253 | Common Services Pod for Dispensing Countermeasure Devices - The invention generally relates to a pod based countermeasure dispensing system for external mounting on wide variety of manned aircraft. The pod based system is readily configurable for dispensing different types of infrared countermeasure (IRCM) devices and different types of radio frequency countermeasure (RFCM) devices at a rapid rate. The primary use of the rapidly dispensed IRCMs and RFCMs is to protect the host aircraft while ingress and egress maneuvers are performed in a hostile area. A secondary use of the pod based countermeasure dispensing system is for use in defending commercial aircraft from missile threats. | 04-02-2009 |
20090084254 | Method for Rapid Countermeasure Deployment Using a Pod - The invention generally relates to a method of using a pod to rapidly deploy defensive countermeasures from a wide variety of manned aircraft. The method includes using a configurable pod for dispensing different types of infrared countermeasure (IRCM) devices and different types of radio frequency countermeasure (RFCM) devices at a rapid rate. The primary purpose of this method is to rapidly dispense IRCMs and RFCMs is to protect the host aircraft while ingress and egress maneuvers are performed in a hostile area. A secondary use of the method is for use in defending commercial aircraft from missile threats. | 04-02-2009 |
John E. Johnson, Jefferson, SD US
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20090007853 | STACKABLE TRAY SYSTEM AND METHOD TO LOAD, TRANSPORT, STUN AND SINGULATE POULTRY - A system and method for handling poultry comprising a harvesting system, a loading system, a transport system, an unloading and storing system, a stunning system, and a singulate and hanging system. The system and method performs the steps of harvesting live poultry into stackable transport trays, stacking and loading the trays on a transport, unloading and temporarily storing the poultry for subsequent stunning and hanging. The stackable transport trays are well vented and easier for handling poultry. | 01-08-2009 |
Joseph M. Johnson, San Luis Obispo, CA US
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20110260016 | EQUIPMENT SUPPORT - A support having a plurality of elongate hollow leg members, each of which is at least partially supporting an apex selectively, detachably mountable to equipment. At least one leg member has a circumferential wall of a thickness along a major portion of its length no more than approximately 0.04 inches. | 10-27-2011 |
20120106944 | CAMERA MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - A camera mounting assembly includes a base member or plate for holding a camera and a side member or plate. In an exemplary embodiment, lower slots on the base plate or side slots on the side plate are gripped by a vertical support's quick-release mechanism to mount the camera in a landscape or portrait orientation, respectively, the camera being generally centered and evenly balanced over the support in either case. The side member is detachably fastened to the base member, which modular construction permits separately timed purchase of the base member and side member as allowed by the user's budget and further permits breakdown of the assembly for ease of transport. The side member may be generally L-shaped with a lower arm length less than the side arm length, which also facilitates transport. Other components may be detachably added such as a hand grip facilitating freehand shooting with the camera. | 05-03-2012 |
20120106946 | QUICK-RELEASE APPARATUS - An assembly for selectively lockable attachment between photographic accessories. | 05-03-2012 |
20120298829 | REMOVABLE TRIPOD FOOT WITH SECUREMENT - Installation of a removable tripod foot is facilitated by a cross-axis aperture in the foot and loosening of the threaded connection of the foot and the tripod's leg is resisted by a resilient element engaging interfacing surfaces of the foot and the leg. | 11-29-2012 |
20130233988 | ADAPTABLE CAMERA SUPPORT - An adaptable camera support includes a quick disconnect, panning ball clamp connectable to an adjustable clamp. The relative angularity and separation of the jaws of the adjustable clamp are independently variable to engage articles of widely varying size and shape. The quick disconnect panning ball clamp includes a rotatable panning base and a ball element rotatable on axes at an angle to the axis of rotation of the panning base. Hinged ball clamp housing sections enable rapid releasing and securing of the ball element and an article attached to the ball element. | 09-12-2013 |
20130279896 | PANORAMIC CAMERA MOUNT - A panoramic device includes a base member and a clamp member rotatably interconnected within a single plane of rotation with the base that includes a first rotatable knob to selectively inhibit the rotation of the clamp member with respect to the base. The upper surface includes a central region that is at a different elevation than another portion of the upper surface. The clamp includes a pair of opposed surfaces suitable to detachably secure a camera thereto. The one of the opposed surfaces is maintained in a fixed relationship with respect to the clamp member. The other one of the opposed surfaces is in a movable relationship with respect to the clamp member using a second rotatable knob. The first knob and the second knob are rotatably connected with respect to one another. | 10-24-2013 |
20140299726 | ADJUSTABLE EQUIPMENT SUPPORT - A support for supporting equipment includes at least one elongate leg element at least partially supporting an apex selectively, detachably mountable to equipment, where the leg includes a first end proximate the apex and a second end distal the apex, and where the leg is pivotal about an axis proximate the first end throughout a limited arc. A securement assembly pivotably interconnects the first end of the leg with the apex. The securement assembly has selectable resistance to movement along the arc as a result of selectively increasing or decreasing the resistance between at least three friction plates having surfaces in face-to-face engagement with one another. | 10-09-2014 |
20140301730 | CONTROL ARM FOR AN IMAGING DEVICE - A tripod head suitable for holding an imaging device thereon being supported by a tripod includes the tripod head being movable to position the imaging device at a desired orientation. A control arm is affixed to and movable in a two-dimensional arc, without being movable in three-dimensions over the two-dimensional arc, with respect to the tripod head. The control arm has selectable resistance to movement along the two-dimensional arc as a result of selectively increasing or decreasing the resistance between at least three friction plates having surfaces in face-to-face engagement with one another. | 10-09-2014 |
20140364177 | CONDUCTIVE CASE FOR ELECTRONIC CAMERA DEVICE - A case for a mobile phone surrounds the periphery of the mobile phone while not substantially surrounding a front of the mobile phone and not substantially surrounding a back of the mobile phone. The case includes four sides that define a substantially rectangular outer periphery around the mobile phone where each of the four sides of the mobile phone is substantially straight for at least 80% of its length. | 12-11-2014 |
Joseph M. Johnson, Norwood, MA US
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20110245001 | ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY AND DRIVE UNIT HAVING SAME - A drive unit comprising a guide channel that has a first pulley at one end that rotates about a fixed pulley axis. The drive unit also includes a flexible drive member having a plurality of spaced windows, an attachment assembly moveably attached to the guide channel, and an adjustable pulley assembly coupled to the guide channel that has a second pulley that rotates around a moveable pulley axis that can be adjusted to change the distance between the fixed pulley axis and the moveable pulley axis to take up slack in the flexible drive member. | 10-06-2011 |
Josh Johnson, Long Beach, CA US
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20110244253 | Device and Process for Molding a Custom Handle Grip and Measurement of Its Use - A custom grip may be molded on a handle. Examples of handles that may benefit from a custom grip include baseball bats, hockey sticks, pool sticks, lacrosse sticks, tennis racquets, golf clubs and the like. The molding of the grip may be a combined synergy of thermal energy resulting from friction and electrical current flowing through a material that hardens in response to both thermal and electrical stimulus. This hardening process may occur while undergoing the dynamics that the end product experiences when in use by the intended user. The resulting handle may be both uniquely matched to the user's hands as well as his or her style of use. | 10-06-2011 |
Judith E. Johnson, 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 |
20130212754 | Blackberry plant named 'HJ-7' - Description and specifications of a new and distinct blackberry which originates from seed produced by a hand pollinated cross of two, non-patented varieties; “Obsidian” as the female and “Eaton” as the male. This new, trailing cultivar can be distinguished by it's consistant, large fruit size and appearance during the early spring and summer period for the fresh market. The fruit of this cultivar is produced on red, strong, thorny canes. When plants are grown and pruned correctly, yield in Central California, USA can be up to 4,500 crates/ac if the fruit is handled and shipped correctly. | 08-15-2013 |
Justin Kyle Johnson, Brookhaven, MS US
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20100241175 | PEDICLE SCREWS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Pedicle screws that can include a pedicle screw body, housing, plurality of clamps, rod, and set screw are disclosed herein. The clamps may be positioned side by side inside the lower portion of the housing. When the rod and set screw are provided in the housing, the set screw applies a force on the rod and the rod engages the plurality of clamps, causing the clamps to frictionally engage a head of the pedicle screw between the clamps. | 09-23-2010 |
20120303064 | PEDICLE SCREWS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Pedicle screws that can include a pedicle screw body, housing, plurality of clamps, rod, and set screw are disclosed herein. The clamps may be positioned side by side inside the lower portion of the housing. When the rod and set screw are provided in the housing, the set screw applies a force on the rod and the rod engages the plurality of clamps, causing the clamps to frictionally engage a head of the pedicle screw between the clamps. | 11-29-2012 |
Karl S. Johnson, Harpers Ferry, WV US
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20080318601 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING NETWORK COMMUNICATION IN RESPONSE TO NETWORK CONDITIONS - A system and method for facilitating communications between a mobile device and a network application are provided. A mobile device transmits a request for data change information that includes a time out interval. The network application receives the request and measures a time elapsed since the receipt of the data change request. The network application will only transmit a notification to the mobile device client if new data is received or the time out interval has elapsed. As notifications are received, the mobile client device tunes the time out interval based upon network and device parameters. | 12-25-2008 |
20110263227 | System and Method for Optimizing Network Communication in Response to Network Conditions - A system and method for facilitating communications between a mobile device and a network application are provided. A mobile device transmits a request for data change information that includes a time out interval. The network application receives the request and measures a time elapsed since the receipt of the data change request. The network application will only transmit a notification to the mobile device client if new data is received or the time out interval has elapsed. As notifications are received, the mobile client device tunes the time out interval based upon network and device parameters. | 10-27-2011 |
20120284351 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING NETWORK COMMUNICATION IN RESPONSE TO NETWORK CONDITIONS - A system and method for facilitating communications between a mobile device and a network application are provided. A mobile device transmits a request for data change information that includes a time out interval. The network application receives the request and measures a time elapsed since the receipt of the data change request. The network application will only transmit a notification to the mobile device client if new data is received or the time out interval has elapsed. As notifications are received, the mobile client device tunes the time out interval based upon network and device parameters. | 11-08-2012 |
20140045461 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING NETWORK COMMUNICATION IN RESPONSE TO NETWORK CONDITIONS - A system and method for facilitating communications between a mobile device and a network application are provided. A mobile device transmits a request for data change information that includes a time out interval. The network application receives the request and measures a time elapsed since the receipt of the data change request. The network application will only transmit a notification to the mobile device client if new data is received or the time out interval has elapsed. As notifications are received, the mobile client device tunes the time out interval based upon network and device parameters. | 02-13-2014 |
Kenneth E. Johnson, Morgan Hill, CA US
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20110149706 | HIGH SENSITIVITY GLIDE SENSOR USING FRICTIONAL HEATING - A tool for testing a magnetic disk for use in a magnetic disk drive. The tool detects surface defects or asperities by detecting a change in electrical resistance corresponding to a temperature change in a thermally sensitive layer. The apparatus includes a slider body having a thermally insulating layer formed on an air bearing surface of the slider body and a thermal sensor layer formed on the thermally insulating layer. The thermally insulating layer prevents thermal heat spikes in the thermal sensor layer (such as resulting from contact with an asperity) from dissipating quickly into the slider body itself. The thermal sensor layer is a material that exhibits a change in electrical resistance in response to a change in temperature and is preferably a PTC thermistor material which exhibits a large change in electrical resistance when a transition temperature has been reached. | 06-23-2011 |
Kenneth Omar Johnson, Detroit, MI US
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20110225884 | Biodegradable Memorial and Method of Making the Same - The present invention provides methods and devices for the formation of biodegradable memorials. The present invention provides memorial devices that are biodegradable in natural environmental conditions and configured to provide and sustain plant life. In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides a biodegradable memorial configured for plant growth. The memorial device includes a substantially solid core growth medium capable of sustaining plant growth. The substantially solid core growth medium includes a first binder for maintaining a shape of the growth medium. The memorial further includes a first layer disposed over the growth medium, the first layer comprises a first mixture including seeds. The memorial further includes a second layer disposed substantially over the entirety of the growth medium and substantially solid core, the second layer comprises a biodegradable material configured to erode at a first rate to expose the first layer. | 09-22-2011 |
Kenny Johnson, Mocksville, NC US
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20110224800 | CELL-SCAFFOLD CONSTRUCTS - The present invention relates to the regeneration, reconstruction, augmentation or replacement of organs or tissue structures using scaffolds and cells derived from peritoneal tissue. | 09-15-2011 |
Lawrence W. Johnson, Hastings-On-Hudson, NY US
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20110287557 | SINGLE QUANTUM-DOT BASED APTAMERIC NANOSENSORS - A signal-off-quantum-dot-based sensor for detecting the presence of a target molecule comprising: an aptamer probe having a nucleotide sequence which specifically interacts with the target molecule by sequence-dependent interaction, wherein the aptamer probe is sandwiched between (a) an oligonucleotide which is immobilized on the surface of a quantum dot (QD), and (b) a fluorophore-labeled oligonucleotide, wherein when the sensor is excited by an energy source: (i) in the absence of specific interaction between the target molecule and the aptamer probe, a baseline signal is emitted, and (ii) in the presence of specific interaction between the target molecule and the aptamer probe, a detection signal is emitted, wherein the baseline signal is greater than the detection signal, whereby the presence of the target molecule is detected. | 11-24-2011 |
Lee A. Johnson, Fargo, ND US
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20110240361 | COVER WITH IMPROVED VIBRATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A cover or housing member for an electronic device comprises a central region and a perimeter region surrounding the central region. The central region comprises an elevated pattern of radial ribs and elliptical elevations elevated above a generally planar lower surface, such that the cover has multiple vibrational modes of natural resonance in which a maximum deflection of the cover occurs in a first mode at a central point of the cover. | 10-06-2011 |
20120003847 | CONNECTOR FOR INTERCONNECTING CONDUCTORS OF CIRCUIT BOARDS - A connector comprises a generally cylindrical dielectric body with a central bore in the dielectric body. The dielectric body has a first end and second end opposite the first end. Conductors extend axially through the cylindrical dielectric body and are spaced apart from each other in a generally circular or elliptical arrangement. Each conductor comprises an embedded portion in the dielectric body and mating portions extending from the first end and the second end. | 01-05-2012 |
Lee James Johnson, Washington, DC US
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20100300887 | Preparing Electrodes for Electroplating - A method of immersing an electrode in an electroplating solution while under vacuum, to substantially eliminate air and/or other gas from microscopic holes, cavities or indentations in the electrode. A method of electroplating an electrode in an electroplating solution including the application of a vacuum to the electrode while it is immersed in the electroplating solution to thereby substantially eliminate air and/or other gas from microscopic holes, cavities or indentations in the electrode. The electroplating liquid may be applied to only one side of the electrode (“the wet side”) in which case, sufficient time is allowed to pass for the immersion liquid to fill the microscopic through-holes, cavities or indentations in the electrode. An enhancement of this mode is to force liquid through the microscopic holes from the wet side. A highly penetrating solvent may be used as an immersion liquid. Alternatively, carbon dioxide can be used as an immersion liquid, in which case the liquid carbon dioxide may be obtained by adjusting the temperature and pressure conditions in a closed container of gaseous carbon dioxide. | 12-02-2010 |
20120139613 | WIRELESS BIO-INTERFACE DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - A method and an apparatus to drive an analog signal into a sensory tissue. The apparatus includes an analog-to-digital converter converting an original analog signal to a digital signal at an analog-to-digital converter sample rate. The apparatus includes a digital transceiver communicating wirelessly with the analog-to-digital converter to receive the digital signal. The apparatus includes a digital data buffer receiving the digital signal from the digital transceiver. The apparatus includes a digital-to-analog converter communicating with the digital data buffer and converting the digital signal into a reconstructed analog signal at a digital-to-analog converter sample rate faster than the analog-to-digital converter sample rate, the analog signal comprising a plurality of intensity values. The apparatus includes a pixel clock matching the digital-to-analog converter sample rate. The apparatus includes a bio-interface array comprising a plurality of electrodes and operably proximate to the sensory tissue. | 06-07-2012 |
20130146467 | Preparing Electrodes for Electroplating - A method of immersing an electrode in an electroplating solution while under vacuum, to substantially eliminate air and/or other gas from microscopic holes, cavities or indentations in the electrode. A method of electroplating an electrode in an electroplating solution including the application of a vacuum to the electrode while it is immersed in the electroplating solution to thereby substantially eliminate air and/or other gas from microscopic holes, cavities or indentations in the electrode. The electroplating liquid may be applied to only one side of the electrode (“the wet side”) in which case, sufficient time is allowed to pass for the immersion liquid to fill the microscopic through-holes, cavities or indentations in the electrode. An enhancement of this mode is to force liquid through the microscopic holes from the wet side. A highly penetrating solvent may be used as an immersion liquid. Alternatively, carbon dioxide can be used as an immersion liquid, in which case the liquid carbon dioxide may be obtained by adjusting the temperature and pressure conditions in a closed container of gaseous carbon dioxide. | 06-13-2013 |
Leisa Johnson, South San Francisco, CA US
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20110223619 | COMBINATIONS OF PHOSPHOINOSITIDE 3-KINASE INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS AND CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS, AND METHODS OF USE - Combinations of PI3K inhibitor compounds having Formulas I and II and chemotherapeutic agents, including stereoisomers, geometric isomers, tautomers, metabolites and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are useful for treating hyperproliferative disorders such as cancer. Methods of using such combinations for in vitro, in situ, and in vivo diagnosis, prevention or treatment of such disorders in mammalian cells, or associated pathological conditions, are disclosed. | 09-15-2011 |
Neil Anthony Johnson, Niskayuna, NY US
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20110253193 | DEPLOYABLE SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM - A deployable solar panel system includes a plurality of solar cell panels that are mechanically and electrically coupled to each other prior to shipment to an installation site, folded in a stacking arrangement within a packaging container for shipment to the installation site, and then unfolded to deploy the solar cell panels at a desired tilt angle during installation at the installation site. In one embodiment, the solar cell panels are mechanically coupled to each other using a hinge assembly, such as a hinge bracket and hinge pin. Each solar cell panel system is electrically coupled to each other using a series string. The series string may be electrically coupled to a DC-DC converter and/or a DC-AC inverter. | 10-20-2011 |
20130039028 | INTEGRAL MODULE POWER CONDITIONING SYSTEM - An integral solar module power conditioning system includes one or more solar module support frames. Each frame includes a plurality of plug-and-play electrical connectors integrated therewith. A microinverter or microinverter connector is also integrated with each frame. Each frame is configured to receive a respective solar electric module and to carry electrical power through a plurality of solar electric modules and corresponding microinverters connected together via a plurality of solar module support frames connected together via the plurality of integrated plug-and-play electrical connectors. | 02-14-2013 |
20140037857 | METHODS FOR APPLYING FIXED IMAGES TO ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICES - A method for applying a fixed image onto at least one surface of a component in an electrochemical device is described. The component is usually formed of an alumina material. An image-forming material is first applied onto the component surface in its green state. The mark or image is applied in a desired pattern by an additive process, such as direct-write or screen-printing. The component is then heated at a sintering temperature sufficient to ensure conversion from the green state into a fired ceramic state. The sintering temperatures are also sufficient to fix the image upon the surface of the component. The image can be read by the human eye, or by various machine-readable techniques. Related methods for monitoring the location and status of a ceramic electrochemical cell component during its manufacture and during other processing steps are also described. | 02-06-2014 |
20140216530 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MOUNTING SYSTEM WITH GROUNDING BARS AND METHOD OF INSTALLING SAME - A photovoltaic (PV) mounting system includes at least one PV module, a pair of metallic rail sections, and a grounding bar connected to each end of the metallic rail sections for grounding the metallic rail sections. The system also includes a wiring harness for electrically connecting several PV modules, a locking cover for covering and protecting the wiring harness, a standard connector box electrically connected to one end of the wiring harness, and a home run cable electrically connected to the connector box. A method for grounding the PV mounting system is also disclosed. | 08-07-2014 |
Orion Johnson, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20110214620 | CANINE SECURITY LEASH - A security leash includes a main leash and a secondary leash. Should the main leash be dropped by an animal's handler, or if the clip at the end of the main leash should fail, or if the collar on the animal should fail, the secondary leash may continue to secure the animal. | 09-08-2011 |
Peter Johnson, Santa Cruz, CA US
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20110197208 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REACHING SMALL MARKETS WITH A CULTURE SPECIFIC ON-LINE COMMERCE SERVICE - A method is described that comprises providing a cultural specific on-line commerce experience for an end user by translating an action of the end user into a standard format used by an on-line auctioneer and by causing the translated action to be sent over a network. The action is taken through a cultural specific end user interface. | 08-11-2011 |
Philip D. Johnson, Whitehall, MI US
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20110226201 | CAMSHAFT - A camshaft assembly configured to rotate about an axis of rotation within the engine of a motor vehicle to provide timing between cyclic operation of engine components is provided. The camshaft assembly includes a member for providing timing to a first engine component. The member includes a cam surface configured to drive the timing of the first engine component, and an opening. The camshaft assembly also includes a camshaft body cast to the member and configured to engage the opening of the member. The camshaft body includes a lobe configured to drive the timing of a second engine component, and a journal configured to allow efficient rotation of the camshaft body about the axis of rotation. The member is formed from a first material and the camshaft body is formed from a second material, thereby allowing the camshaft assembly to withstand two levels of stress. | 09-22-2011 |
Pride Johnson, Kalispell, MT US
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20100269762 | Animal Deterrent Apparatus - An animal deterrent apparatus and method is disclosed to help prevent an attack by an animal, the apparatus includes a base extending to a surrounding sidewall that terminates in an aperture, the base and sidewall defining an interior. The apparatus also includes a valve disposed within the aperture, the valve having a selected open state and a normally closed state. Further the apparatus includes a nozzle adjacent to the valve being in fluid communication with the valve, when the valve is in the open state fluid communication is from the interior to the environment and when the valve is closed state fluid communication is precluded from the interior to the environment. Further, a composition is disposed within the interior that includes a capsicum element, a heavy solvent, an emulsifier, and a light propellant, operationally the composition is dispersed from the interior to the environment being directed at the animal. | 10-28-2010 |
Randy Johnson, White Lake, MI US
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20110211362 | SECURITY LIGHTING FOR A VEHICLE - Disclosed herein is a security vehicle lighting system. The system includes a rocker panel trim member arranged to conceal at least a portion of a vehicle rocker panel, the trim member having a lower wall portion having at least one aperture formed therein, the lower wall portion defining an interior surface and an opposing ground-facing surface and extending inboard toward the rocker panel, and at least one light member disposed between the rocker panel and the interior surface and adjacent the at least one aperture, wherein the at least one light member is mounted on the interior surface of the trim member and operable to illuminate a portion of the ground proximate the trim member. | 09-01-2011 |
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Ronald Johnson, San Ramon, CA US
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20110262141 | INNOVATIVE ARCHITECTURE FOR FULLY NON BLOCKING SERVICE AGGREGATION WITHOUT O-E-O CONVERSION IN A DWDM MULTIRING INTERCONNECTION NODE - According to one general aspect, an interconnection node may be configured to dynamically provide interconnection access between a first optical network (e.g., a core optical network) and at least either a second optical network (e.g., an access optical network) or a third optical network (e.g., another access optical network) in a purely optical fashion. The interconnection node may include a first network portion and a second and third network portions. The first network portion may be coupled with the first network that includes a first pair of wavelength cross-connect (WXC) units coupled between a first transmission path of the first network, and providing a plurality of add and drop ports, and a second pair of wavelength cross-connect (WXC) units coupled between a second transmission path of the first network, and providing a plurality of add and drop ports. The second network portion may be coupled with the second network and the first network portion of the interconnection node such that optical signals may be routed between the second network and the first network. The third network portion may be coupled with the third network and the first network portion of the interconnection node such that optical signals may be routed between the third network and the first network. | 10-27-2011 |
20130195449 | Contentionless Add-Drop Multiplexer - An optical add/drop module of a reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexer node includes a first set of optical switches configured to receive respective first optical signals, at respective channel receive ports, to be added to a first wave division multiplexed optical signal and to direct the first optical signals to, in a first state, at least one fully functional transmit degree port, and in a second state, to at least one partially functional transmit degree port; and a second set of optical switches configured to receive respective second optical signals to be dropped from a second wave division multiplexed signal via, in a first state, a fully functional receive degree port, and in a second state, via a partially functional receive degree port, and to direct the second optical signals to respective channel transmit ports. An auxiliary device can be used to make the partially functional ports fully functional. | 08-01-2013 |
20130195451 | Modular Optical Patch Panel - A scalable, modular optical mesh patch panel includes a multi-slot receptacle configured to receive at least one of a first modular optical interconnect block and a second modular optical interconnect block that enable connectivity among one or more add-drop modules and/or respective degrees of a reconfigurable optical add drop multiplexer node (ROADM). | 08-01-2013 |
20130195462 | Scalable Reconfigurable Optical Add-Drop Multiplexer - An apparatus includes a first optical switching complex, a second optical switching complex in optical communication with the first optical switching complex, and an optical add/drop module in optical communication with the first optical switching complex and the second optical switching complex. At least one of the optical switching complexes includes a wavelength selective switch that is configured to be arranged in a cascaded configuration that, when so configured, results in an increase in a number of available transmit and receive ports available per degree of the apparatus. | 08-01-2013 |
Russell K. Johnson, Half Moon Bay, CA US
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20110255445 | Self-forming ad-hoc network system - Disclosed are a self-forming ad-hoc network architecture and triplet-based radio waveform for communicating via the network architecture. The self-forming ad-hoc network preferably has a plurality of network nodes including a point-of-presence node, one or more relay nodes that aggregate data (triplet) traffic, one or more sensor nodes that send and receive data from relay nodes, and one or more handheld nodes that send and receive data to and from relay nodes and communicate data between themselves. The communication waveform is defined by orthogonal triplets having multiple time slots, multiple frequency channels, and multiple hop sequences in a channel, that is used to communicate between the network nodes. | 10-20-2011 |
Russell P. Johnson, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20110146753 | SOLAR ENERGY GENERATION SYSTEM - Embodiments of a solar energy generation system are disclosed. The solar energy generation system may be adapted for use with a right of way or may be adapted to at least partially cover buildings or objects. In one embodiment adapted for use with a right of way, the solar energy generation system includes a plurality of support members that extend over at least some of the right of way and are configured to support an array of solar cell modules. The solar cell modules may be elongated units that are disposed substantially parallel to each other and to the local direction of the right of way. The solar cell modules can include one or more photovoltaic panels on an upper surface and can have a lower surface that is aerodynamically shaped to provide a downward aerodynamic force when wind flows past the solar cell module. | 06-23-2011 |
Sam Gilliam Johnson, Douglas, WY US
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20120227194 | RIFLE CHAMBER CLEANING TOOL WITH DEBRIS CAPTURING RECESSES - A rifle chamber cleaning tool comprising a single piece of material with an annular scraping head and a plurality of elongated fingers, comprising debris capturing chambers within the elongated fingers. The scraping head and fingers are shaped so as to fit snugly when inserted between the lug recesses inside the rifle chamber. The distance between the fingers is roughly equivalent to the distance between the locking lugs inside the rifle chamber. | 09-13-2012 |
Sandra Marchese Johnson, Greenwood, AR US
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20100055132 | NON-SPECIFIC DELAYED-TYPE HYPERSENSITIVITY RESPONSE TO TREAT HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS INFECTION - A method is presented for treating herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection comprising: (a) locally administering a substance that induces a delayed type hypersensitivity (DTH) response to a patient at a site of an HSV lesion to induce a DTH response at the site of the lesion during one or more outbreaks of the HSV infection. | 03-04-2010 |
Sarella Ann Johnson, Red Ford, MI US
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20110174887 | Blood type color codes - My invention “Blood Type Color Coding” is to identify the different blood types with a specific color or color combination. At the present time blood types are identified by symbols, bar codes or other apparatus only in one color. Fatalities due to wrong blood type transfusion have increased yearly. Blood type Color Coding will allow a more direct way of identifying blood types enhancing the check and balancing regulated assessment and decreasing the possibility of error (a patent receiving a wrong blood type transfusion which can result in death). | 07-21-2011 |
Scott Arnold Johnson, Trufant, MI US
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20110192390 | ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT OUTDOOR COOKER - The present invention provides a permanent foundation which supports an open flame cooking assembly which includes a collapsible boom support arm which supports a cooking surface or grill which is height adjustable via a winch and heat resistant rope adjustment assembly, wherein the boom is supported by an upright stanchion of varying length which is removably and rotatably coupled to the permanent foundation support assembly. | 08-11-2011 |
Scott M. Johnson, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20110147877 | Multi-Band, Reduced-Volume Radiation Detectors and Methods of Formation - A broadband radiation detector includes a first layer having a first type of electrical conductivity type. A second layer has a second type of electrical conductivity type and an energy bandgap responsive to radiation in a first spectral region. A third layer has the second type of electrical conductivity type and an energy bandgap responsive to radiation in a second spectral region comprising longer wavelengths than the wavelengths of the first spectral region. The broadband radiation detector further includes a plurality of internal regions. Each internal region may be disposed at least partially within the third layer and each internal region may include a refractive index that is different from a refractive index of the third layer. The plurality of internal regions may be arranged according to a regularly repeating pattern. | 06-23-2011 |
Sean Johnson, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20110264247 | STRATIFICATION-BASED AND CATEGORIZATION-BASED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HARNESSING COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE OF BETBOTS TO PREDICT SPORTS OUTCOMES - The present invention provides methods for predicting the outcomes of sporting events by crowd sourcing BetBots though a stratification-based and categorization-based system that improves the probability of prediction correct outcomes to sporting events. | 10-27-2011 |
20120115554 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING AN INTERACTIVE SPORTS BETTING GAME TO A PLURALITY OF PARTICIPANTS TO COMPETE FOR VIRTUAL GOODS OR VIRTUAL CURRENCY UNITS OR BOTH AND SHARE SOCIAL INFORMATION WITH OTHER USERS - A fantasy sports betting system and method allowing Users to compete in various games incorporating real sporting events data and traditional games of chance. | 05-10-2012 |
20130054588 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SEARCH RELEVANCY IN COMMUNICATION INITIATION SEARCHES - Systems and methods for generating relevant search results for a user are disclosed. In one example, the method comprises receiving a search query from the user performing a communication initiation search, receiving, by the computer system, search results from a search engine based on the search query, linking, by the computer system, the search results to a communications dataset generated based on communication metadata received from a communication system, and ordering, by the computer system, the search results based on the communication dataset in order from most relevant to least relevant to the user performing the communication initiation search. | 02-28-2013 |
20130054716 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ABSTRACT COMMUNICATION - Systems and methods for providing communication between a user and at least one entity are disclosed. In one example, the method comprises receiving an entity selection input of the at least one entity, and a message from the user to the at least one entity, analyzing the selection input and the message to determine entity information and inquiry information associated with the message and the selection input, determining least one communication channel based on the entity information and the inquiry information, obtaining a response to the message via the at least one communication channel from the at least one entity, and transmitting the response to the user. | 02-28-2013 |
20130066987 | MULTI-USER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for enabling communication between a user and at least one entity by a communication service are disclosed. In one example, the method comprises acts of receiving a search for the at least one entity, analyzing the search, by a processor, to determine search results based on the search including the at least one entity, receiving a message from the user to the at least one entity, the message including inquiry information directed to the at least one entity, determining, by the processor, presence status associated with the at least one entity, establishing, by the processor, a communication channel between the user and the at least one entity based on the presence status, and transmitting a response to the message based on the inquiry information via the communication channel. | 03-14-2013 |
20130066988 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING PRESENCE IN A BROKERED CHAT SYSTEM - Systems and methods for determining status of a user in a brokered chat service are disclosed. In one example, the method comprises acts of receiving, via the brokered chat service, a check-in message from the user, establishing the status of the user as available in the brokered chat service, transmitting at least one message to the user via the brokered chat service in response to establishing the status of the user as available, and updating the status of the user in the brokered chat service in response to communication from the user. | 03-14-2013 |
20130268446 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENTRY OF STRUCTURED DATA - Systems and methods for enabling communication between a user and at least one entity by a communication service are disclosed. In one example, the method comprises providing at least one predefined text string for display to the user on a device, the at least one predefined text string comprising an inquiry to the at least one entity, receiving a structured text input associated with the at least one predefined text string, and transmitting a message to another device having the at least one predefined text string and the structured text input to the at least one entity. | 10-10-2013 |
Shawn Johnson, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA US
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20110199304 | Systems and Methods for Providing Enhanced Motion Detection - Provided are systems and methods for providing enhanced motion detection. One system providing enhanced motion detection includes a smart display, an interface subsystem including a human interface device (HID), and a console having a processor configured to form communication links with the smart display and the interface subsystem and to provide motion detection feedback, using the smart display, to a user of the HID, where the HID is configured to sense motion of the HID and utilize a predictive model to characterize the motion of the HID. One interface subsystem includes a camera to sense motion of a user of the HID. One processor is configured to negotiate a reduced response latency with the smart display. | 08-18-2011 |
Soren Johnson, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20110224221 | HEMATOPOIETIC PROTECTION AGAINST IONIZING RADIATION USING SELECTIVE CYCLIN-DEPENDENT KINASE 4/6 INHIBITORS - Methods for reducing or preventing the effects of ionizing radiation in healthy cells arc provided. The methods relate to the use of selective cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitors to induce transient quiescence in CDK4/6 dependent cells, such as hematopoietic stem cells and/or hematopoietic progenitor cells. Radioprotection can be effected in mammals by treatment with selective CDK4/6 inhibitor compounds either before, at the same time as, or after exposure to the ionizing radiation. | 09-15-2011 |
20120100100 | CYCLIN DEPENDENT KINASE INHIBITORS AND METHODS OF USE - The presently disclosed subject matter relates to methods and compositions for protecting healthy cells from damage due to DNA damaging agents. In particular, the presently disclosed subject matter relates to the protective action of selective cyclin dependent kinase 4/6 (CDK4/6) inhibitors administered to subjects that have been exposed to or that are at risk of exposure to DNA damage. | 04-26-2012 |
Steven X. Johnson, Alameda, CA US
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20110203653 | PHOTOVOLTAIC BUSS BAR SYSTEM - Disclosed is a warm window system and photovoltaic system that utilizes individual buss bars. The buss bars of the warm window system are placed within the space between an inside window pane and an outside window pane and creates sufficient physical force to create an electrical contact on the tin oxide layer on the inside surface of the inside pane of glass. The buss bars have a modulus of elasticity to ensure sufficient electrical contact with the tin oxide layer and the photovoltaic layer to prevent the formation of hot spots and securely hold the buss bars in place. Both a z buss bar and c buss bar are also disclosed that are capable of generating a sufficient amount of reactive force to create a secure electrical contact to minimize hotspots and to hold the buss bar in place. The buss bars provide a large contact surface area to provide sufficient electrical contact with the photovoltaic layer to prevent hot spots. | 08-25-2011 |
20140001174 | WARM WINDOW BUSS BAR SYSTEM AND SAFETY MECHANISM | 01-02-2014 |
20140175080 | WARM WINDOW BUSS BAR SYSTEM AND SAFETY MECHANISM - Disclosed is a warm window system that utilizes individual buss bars that are placed within the space between an inside window pane and an outside window pane and creates sufficient physical force to create an electrical contact on the tin oxide layer on the inside surface of the inside pane of glass. The buss bars have a modulus of elasticity to ensure sufficient electrical contact with the tin oxide layer to prevent the formation of hot spots and securely hold the buss bars in place. Both a z buss bar and c buss bar are also disclosed that are capable of generating a sufficient amount of reactive force to create a secure contact with a tin oxide layer on the interior surface of an interior pane of glass in a warm window system to hold the buss bar in place and provide a large contact surface area to provide sufficient electrical contact with the tin oxide layer to prevent hot spots. A safety circuit is also disclosed that utilizes a controller that generates a control signal to apply the ac power signal to the warm window system in response to a low voltage dc signal that is applied to an isolated strip of conductive material on the inner pane of glass that detects if the glass is broken. The low voltage signal does not provide a shock hazard and safely detects the status of the inner pane of glass. | 06-26-2014 |
Thomas B. Johnson, Boyne City, MI US
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20110196693 | Apparatus and method for remote assessment and therapy management in medical devices via interface systems - A remote medical assessment and therapy management apparatus comprising a center user interface, a center computer coupleable with the center user interface. The center computer displays information via the center user interface for use in developing a therapeutic prescription and receives therapeutic control inputs from a user. A remote device includes a medical diagnostic instrument for acquiring biophysical data from a patient, a medical therapeutic instrument that provides a therapy to the patient, and a remote computer that receives diagnostic signals from the diagnostic instrument and transmits therapeutic control signals to the therapeutic instrument. A network interface is connected between the first center computer and the remote computer and transmits diagnostic signals from the remote computer to the center computer and control signals from the center computer to the therapeutic instrument via the remote computer. | 08-11-2011 |
Timothy A. Johnson, Richland, MI US
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20110178042 | Hydroxamic Acid Derivatives Useful as Antibacterial Agents - The invention relates to a compound of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, thereof, wherein: G is a group of formula (II); and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, hydrates, or solvates, thereof, wherein A, B. L | 07-21-2011 |
20120283237 | NOVEL CEPHALOSPORINS USEFUL AS ANTIBACTERIAL AGENTS - The present invention provides novel cephalosporin derivatives of formula I, | 11-08-2012 |
Timothy C. Johnson, High Point, NC US
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20110186180 | Method For Mechanically Scraping Boards, Apparatus For Same, and Products Made Therewith - Methods are described for mechanically scraping surfaces of boards, such as flooring boards, to impart random-looking scraped profiles therein. An apparatus for mechanically scraping boards to form the scraped board products also is described. A board, such as a flooring board, having a random-looking scraped appearance that includes overlapping multiple scrape patterns is described. Boards, such as flooring boards, having a simulated rustic or distressed appearance made with the methods and apparatus also are described. | 08-04-2011 |
Timothy Howard Johnson US
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20110150599 | MODULAR NUT PLATE ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A nut plate assembly includes a nut retainer and a bushing for expanding a tubular body of the retainer. The retainer assembly is used to cold work an opening of a workpiece in order to fix the nut retainer assembly relative to the workpiece. A nut can be snapped into the retainer. A method of installation includes passing a mandrel through the bushing to radially expand the bushing into a tubular body of the retainer. The tubular body is compressed between the workpiece and bushing as the bushing is displaced radially causing corresponding radial displacement of the tubular body. The expanded bushing applies pressure to the tubular body for a desired fit between the nut retainer and workpiece. | 06-23-2011 |
Timothy J. Johnson, Clinton Township, MI US
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20110276248 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ENGINE EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE - A control system for an engine includes a restriction determination module and a valve control module. The restriction determination module determines a desired exhaust back pressure of the engine based on an exhaust flow rate of the engine. The valve control module selectively adjusts a valve position of an exhaust valve that restricts an exhaust flow of the engine based on the desired exhaust back pressure. The exhaust valve may include a valve body, a throttle plate, and an annular protrusion coupled to an inner surface of the valve body and protruding towards the throttle plate. The annular protrusion may abut a side of the throttle plate and may restrict fluid flow through an annular space between the throttle plate and the inner surface when the throttle plate is positioned in a rotational position transverse to a direction of fluid flow. A related method is also provided. | 11-10-2011 |
Timothy J. Johnson, Auburn Hills, MI US
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20110254268 | BAND CLAMP HAVING RADIAL ALIGNMENT FEATURE - A band type clamp for securing together first and second pipe sections each having outwardly projecting flanges with opposing flange faces that extend about the circumference thereof is described. The band type clamp includes a conforming material disposed between the band type clamp and the outwardly projecting flanges and is configured to engage the outwardly projecting flanges and to exert an inwardly directed radial force thereon when the band type clamp is tightened from a first un-tightened position to a second tightened position and to radially pilot the outer surfaces and the first and second pipe sections relative to each other and the corresponding centerlines thereof. | 10-20-2011 |
20110255952 | COMPRESSOR GAS FLOW DEFLECTOR AND COMPRESSOR INCORPORATING THE SAME - A turbocharger compressor includes a compressor housing having a housing wall that includes a shroud that defines a central air channel and a compressor inlet in fluid communication with the central channel and an inlet duct. It also includes a compressor wheel configured to draw air into the compressor inlet from the inlet duct and create a main airflow in the central air channel axially toward a compressor outlet. The compressor also includes a bypass channel that extends between an opening in the main channel located between the compressor inlet and compressor outlet proximate the compressor blades and the compressor inlet. The compressor also includes a deflector that includes a deflector surface that is configured to direct a bypass airflow in the bypass channel, and flowing in a direction from the main channel toward the compressor inlet, into the compressor inlet axially and radially inwardly toward the compressor wheel. | 10-20-2011 |
Tommy Rex Johnson, Grand Coteau, LA US
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20100243657 | WELL FLUID ADDITIVE SYSTEMS, WELL FLUIDS THEREFROM, AND METHODS OF MAKING USING SUCH SYSTEMS - A well fluid additive system prepackaged to the specifications of each particular well. The system comprises a supporting member, and a plurality of additives which additive is each individually segregated from the other additives. This system reduces waste as the exact proportions are delivered to the well as needed. | 09-30-2010 |
Victor Johnson, Morgantown, WV US
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20100099201 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATING TO ISOCYANATE CONJUGATES - Compositions are provided according to embodiments of the present invention which include an isolated antibody or antigen binding antibody fragment characterized by binding specificity for a conjugate which is a reaction product of a protein moiety and an isocyanate moiety. Methods of detecting diisocyanate-protein conjugates in a sample are provided according to embodiments of the present invention which include contacting a sample with one or more isolated antibodies or antigen binding antibody fragments characterized by binding specificity for corresponding diisocyanate-protein conjugate antigens. | 04-22-2010 |
Victor F. Johnson, Fountain Valley, CA US
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20110146753 | SOLAR ENERGY GENERATION SYSTEM - Embodiments of a solar energy generation system are disclosed. The solar energy generation system may be adapted for use with a right of way or may be adapted to at least partially cover buildings or objects. In one embodiment adapted for use with a right of way, the solar energy generation system includes a plurality of support members that extend over at least some of the right of way and are configured to support an array of solar cell modules. The solar cell modules may be elongated units that are disposed substantially parallel to each other and to the local direction of the right of way. The solar cell modules can include one or more photovoltaic panels on an upper surface and can have a lower surface that is aerodynamically shaped to provide a downward aerodynamic force when wind flows past the solar cell module. | 06-23-2011 |
Woodrow W. Johnson, Marblehead, MA US
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20110246776 | Method and Apparatus for Secure Key Delivery for Decrypting Bulk Digital Content Files at an Unsecure Site - Rather than downloading each content document on demand from the publisher location to the user site, at the publisher location, each content document is encrypted and then multiple encrypted documents are assembled into a distribution archive that is itself encrypted with a scheduled key. The distribution archive is then downloaded into a content server at the user site. When the content server receives the distribution archive, it decrypts the archive file and unpacks the encrypted documents. The scheduled key used to decrypt an archive file is included with an archive file that was sent previously to the user site in accordance with the subscription service. The scheduled key to decrypt the first archive file sent to the user is sent from the publisher to the user over a communication channel different from the communication channel used to send the archive file from the publisher to the user. | 10-06-2011 |