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Aubren M. Johnson, Highland, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090324880DECORATIVE ACCESSORY - A decorative accessory unit, a decorative accessory assemblage, a kit for a personal accessory craft project and a method for creating a personal accessory are described. A plurality of decorative units having at least two linking ends protruding therefrom are provided along with a plurality of connector elements for coupling the linking ends of two decorative units together.12-31-2009

Blaine Johnson, Riverton, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090281489SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INFLATION SYRINGE WITH IMPROVED DISPLAY - An inflation syringe having an improved display and method of displaying pressurization information. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and apparatuses for providing both numeric and non-numeric indications of an inflation pressurization associated with an inflation syringe. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a progressive non-numeric display is provided for displaying the pressurization of the inflation syringe along with numeric indicators of the pressurization. The progressive display includes a plurality of indicia corresponding to a range of inflation pressurization values. The indicia are actuated to indicate inflation pressurization and to allow the practitioner to not only easily monitor the general intensity of the pressurization but to monitor changes in the pressurization without needing to interpret numerical values. This permits the user to ascertain the relationship between the current pressurization, desired pressurization, and the rate of pressurization.11-12-2009
20100217188SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INFLATION SYRINGE WITH IMPROVED DISPLAY AND MODULARIZED COMPONENT ASSEMBLY - An inflation syringe having an improved display and modularized component assembly. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and apparatuses for providing both numeric and non-numeric indications of an inflation pressurization associated with an inflation syringe. A modularized component assembly for an inflation syringe allowing independent components to be tested independent of the other components of the inflation syringe.08-26-2010

Bradley F. Johnson, West Jordan, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110206817ANTI-MICROBIAL COATED DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - An anti-microbial coated device includes a device sized and configured for use in a microbe-contaminating environment. The device includes a substrate having a surface configured to be exposed in the microbe contaminating environment. A cold-sprayed anti-microbial coating is deposited on at least a portion of the surface of the substrate. The anti-microbial coating includes fused metal particles and having a thickness in a range from 100 nm to 1 mm.08-25-2011

Brent Johnson, Elk Ridge, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090273109Three dimensional variable forming apparatus and methods of use thereof - The disclosed systems and methods include a mold assembly having a malleable mold (11-05-2009

Brent M. Johnson, Elk Ridge, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100242891RADIAL IMPULSE ENGINE, PUMP, AND COMPRESSOR SYSTEMS, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF OPERATION - Radial impulse engine, pump, and compressor systems and assemblies are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an assembly includes a first end wall portion spaced apart from a second end wall portion to at least partially define a pressure chamber therebetween. In this embodiment, the assembly also includes a plurality of movable wall portions disposed between the first and second end wall portions. Each movable wall portion includes a cylindrical surface extending at least partially between a distal end portion and a pivot axis. In this embodiment, the assembly further includes a power take out member operably coupled to the distal end portion of each of the corresponding movable wall portions.09-30-2010

B. Ron Johnson, Sandy, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110245784ANTI-INFECTIVE COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATING PATHOGEN-INDUCED DISORDERED TISSUES - Compositions, methods and systems for treating disordered epithelial tissues, such as is caused by pathogens and/or by toxins produced thereby. The invention relates to the use of an anti-infective and/or antimicrobial active agent in a carrier, with vigorous agitation of the disordered epithelial tissue for topical treatment thereof under such conditions sufficient to achieve clinically discernable improvement of the disordered epithelial tissue. The preferred anti-infective and/or antimicrobial active agent comprises an organohalide, such as a quaternary ammonium halide compound, preferably benzalkonium chloride. The inventive compositions and methods may employ the use of an applicator adapted for use in promoting the penetration of the treatment composition and/or the vigorous agitation of the disordered tissue.10-06-2011

Bryce L. Johnson, Sandy, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100262659SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLABORATIVELY ANNOTATING ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS - Systems and methods for sharing annotations associated with an electronic document. The annotations are created by one or more annotation authors and are shared with one or more other users. A method includes determining frequently annotated portions of the electronic document and providing indicators within the electronic document of the frequently annotated portions. In one embodiment, frequently used words within the annotations are also indicated within the text of the electronic document. In addition, or in another embodiment, the annotations can be searched based on a user's location within the electronic document.10-14-2010

Christopher F. Johnson, Bountiful, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100071127SYSTEMS FOR PATIENT TRANSFER, DEVICES FOR MOVEMENT OF A PATIENT, AND METHODS FOR TRANSFERING A PATIENT FOR TREATMENT - A patient transfer sled having a support structure including at least one air cushion partially disposed within at least one pocket, and a fluid passageway extending through the support structure into the air cushion. Systems for patient transfer that may include a support surface, such as a table, a patient transfer sled having at least one air cushion, and a source of pressurized air. Methods for moving a patient relative to a support surface include positioning a patient on a patient transfer sled having at least one air cushion, and inflating the air cushion with air to form a sheet of flowing air between the patient transfer sled and the support surface. The methods may be used, for example, to move a patient on an air film over a surface within a system.03-25-2010
20110088955CUTTING ELEMENT APPARATUSES, DRILL BITS INCLUDING SAME, METHODS OF CUTTING, AND METHODS OF ROTATING A CUTTING ELEMENT - A subterranean drilling system may include a drill string and a rotary drill bit coupled to the drill string. The rotary drill bit may include a bit body and a cutting element coupled to the bit body, with the cutting element being structured to rotate in response to torque applied to the cutting element. The system also may include a cam assembly coupled to the drill string, a cam follower assembly in contact with a cam surface of the cam assembly, and a torque-applying structure coupled to the cam follower assembly. The torque-applying structure may be configured to apply torque to the cutting element in response to relative rotation between the cam assembly and the cam follower assembly.04-21-2011

Patent applications by Christopher F. Johnson, Bountiful, UT US

Craig Johnson, Tooele, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120111875APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BALANCING AND HOLDING AN OBJECT - An apparatus and method are disclosed for balancing and holding an object. The apparatus may include a base, at least one support arm, and a basket. The base may include a plane and a wall. The basket may be attached to the support arm such that the basket may rotate on the support arm and balance such that the bottom and open end of the basket are horizontal.05-10-2012

Eric D. Johnson, Lindon, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110029916Real Time Preview - Computer software applications presently allow the User to preview the impact of some commands on active documents via a small preview window. However, such preview windows are not representative of how the command will impact the entire document. The invention provides a method and system of efficiently and effectively previewing the impact of User commands on the entire document by executing User commands as they are identified. Leaving the menu open, the User is able to identify successive commands until the desired result is reached. Embodiments are described for execution of general commands, text editing commands, relocations of margins or guidelines, and relocations of graphic objects.02-03-2011

Franklin D. Johnson, Salt Lake City, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100247705Direct Inducement Sulfurous Acid Generator - This invention describes a sulfurous acid generator that employs a burn chamber that acts as a sulfur hopper. Generally, the burn chamber is not in sulfur communication with a sulfur hopper that is separate and distinct from the burn chamber. Instead, the burn chamber may be adapted to hold enough sulfur to allow the generator to produce sulfurous acid for a desired period of time without needing more sulfur to be added to the sulfur being combusted in the burn chamber.09-30-2010

F. Ryan Johnson, Lindon, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100042587Method for Laying Out Fields in a Database in a Hybrid of Row-Wise and Column-Wise Ordering - A method, system, and article are provided for employment of a hybrid layout of representation of data objects in computer memory. Columns of the database are separated based upon a classification of the columns. A vertical partition in the form of a bank is provided to receive an assignment of one or more data objects identified in the columns. Each bank is sized to be a divisor of a size of an associated hardware register. Assignment of data objects to banks organizes the data in a manner that support efficient query processing that mitigates the quantity of banks required to respond to the query.02-18-2010

Jack F. Johnson, Sandy, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110206817ANTI-MICROBIAL COATED DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - An anti-microbial coated device includes a device sized and configured for use in a microbe-contaminating environment. The device includes a substrate having a surface configured to be exposed in the microbe contaminating environment. A cold-sprayed anti-microbial coating is deposited on at least a portion of the surface of the substrate. The anti-microbial coating includes fused metal particles and having a thickness in a range from 100 nm to 1 mm.08-25-2011

Jeremiah Johnson, Springville, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090100139APPARATUS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESPONDING TO WEB FORM INQUIRIES - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for generating contact plans and responding to web form inquires using the contact plans.04-16-2009

Jonathan A. Johnson, Orem, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090013838Method of Cutting a Shape - An electronic cutter includes a method of cutting a shape in a sheet. The method includes connecting a memory storage device to the electronic cutter and selecting a shape to be cut, the shape being selected from a set of shapes stored on the memory storage device. The method also includes displaying the shape on a graphical display, receiving an indication from a user to cut the shape displayed in the graphical display, and cutting the shape in the sheet.01-15-2009
20100107906Cartridge System - A multi-cartridge system including a plurality of cartridge connectors configured to receive electronic cutting cartridges, and an external connector for operably connecting the electronic cutting cartridges to an electronic cutting machine. The cartridge connectors are in electrical communication with an external connector.05-06-2010
20100111587PRINTING AND CUTTING - A method including printing an image onto a medium and printing an alignment region onto the medium. The method further including loading the medium to an electronic cutter and aligning the medium with the electronic cutter. The method further including cutting the image from the medium.05-06-2010

Jonathan Aaron Johnson, Orem, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090000437Methods for Cutting - A method of cutting for an electronic cutter includes receiving a signal that a sheet has been loaded and receiving a size of the sheet. The method also includes receiving data from a removable electronic memory device containing shape data. The method further includes selecting a shape from said shape data from a user interface, and cutting said shape in the sheet01-01-2009
20090000444Cutting Apparatus - An apparatus includes a housing and a cutting mechanism coupled to said housing and configured for cutting a sheet. The apparatus further includes a user interface incorporated into said housing for allowing a user to select through said user interface at least one shape to be cut by said cutting mechanism. Additionally, the apparatus includes a processor housed within said housing for controlling movement of said cutter assembly and for receiving commands through said user interface. The apparatus also includes a memory device in communication with said processor, said memory device containing a library of shapes to be cut with said cutting mechanism for selecting by a user through said user interface01-01-2009
20110197735Blade Housing for Electronic Cutting Apparatus - A blade housing for an electronic cutting apparatus includes an outer housing having a distal end, an inner housing coupled to the inner housing and longitudinally selectively adjustable relative thereto and a blade rotatably coupled to the inner housing with a sharpened distal end. Adjustment of the inner housing relative to the outer housing adjusts an amount of the blade that protrudes from the distal end of the inner housing.08-18-2011
20110232437Methods for Cutting - A method of cutting for an electronic cutter includes receiving a signal that a sheet has been loaded and receiving a size of the sheet. The method also includes receiving data from a removable electronic memory device containing shape data. The method further includes selecting a shape from said shape data from a user interface, and cutting said shape in the sheet09-29-2011

Patent applications by Jonathan Aaron Johnson, Orem, UT US

Keith Sterling Johnson, Spanish Fork, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120006023LOOP THERMAL ENERGY SYSTEM - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for a loop thermal energy system. A heat pump heats a first fluid to first temperature using heat from a heat source. A first pressure tank charges with the heated first fluid while a second pressure tank discharges the heated first fluid stored from a previous charging. The discharged heated first fluid motivates an engine.01-12-2012

Kenward B. Johnson, Sandy, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080234322Methods and apparatus for drug modeling and displaying drug models - Drug delivery models, displays, and systems may be configured to provide a clinician with readily intuitive information about the effects of one or more drugs on a subject. Interactive features may be included to provide a subject-specific model of the expected or predicted effects of one or more drugs on the subject. Additionally, interactive features that effect drug delivery to the subject may also be included. Drug delivery models, displays, and systems may be used in teaching, in advance of treatment, during treatment, or following treatment.09-25-2008

Kraig Johnson, South Jordan, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090184038SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOVING PARTICLES FROM A TREATMENT BASIN - A system and method are provided for removing particulates from a fluid treatment basin. The system can include a first continuously inclined surface configured to be substantially submerged in fluid in the fluid treatment basin. A base can be provided to which the first continuously inclined surface is connected. At least one orifice is formed in the base. In addition, a second continuously inclined surface can be connected to the base on a side opposing the first continuously inclined surface. The second continuously inclined surface may be substantially submerged in fluid in the fluid treatment basin. A discharge conduit can be connected to the orifice in order to discharge fluid and particulates gathered via the orifice.07-23-2009

Kyle E. Johnson, Murray, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110108326Drill Bit With Recessed Center - A drill bit configured for boring holes or wells into the earth include a plurality of blades configured with a recessed center such that the blades cut a core therebetween. Cutting elements in the recessed center are configured to cut and remove the core. The recessed center has a first diameter at a height from the cutting elements in the recessed center and a second diameter smaller than the first diameter such that the confining stress on the core is relieved prior to being cut by the cutting elements in the recessed center.05-12-2011

Leslie Johnson, Elk Ridge, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090273109Three dimensional variable forming apparatus and methods of use thereof - The disclosed systems and methods include a mold assembly having a malleable mold (11-05-2009

Mark R. Johnson, Sandy, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100075554SWIM FINS - Swim fins that attach to the legs of a swimmer to aid movement through the water. In one example embodiment, a swim fin includes an upper support frame, a lower support frame, a lower blade attached to the lower support frame, and at least one hinge assembly connecting the upper support frame to the lower support frame. The upper support is configured to be generally positioned along and attached to the front of a swimmer's lower leg between the swimmer's knee and ankle The lower support frame is configured to extend, in a swimming position, from a position proximate the swimmer's ankle to a position beyond the end of the swimmer's foot. The at least one hinge assembly allows the lower support frame to be rotated upward from the swimming position to a walking position. The walking position enables the swimmer to walk barefoot on a surface without the lower support frame nor the lower blade substantially contacting the surface.03-25-2010
20110104968RETRACTABLE SWIM FINS - Retractable swim fins that attach to the legs of a swimmer to aid movement through the water. In one example embodiment, a retractable swim fin includes an upper support frame, a lower support frame, and a sliding assembly connecting the upper support frame to the lower support frame. The upper support frame is configured to be attached to the front of a swimmer's lower leg. The lower support frame includes means for aquatic propulsion and is configured to extend, in a swimming position, to a position beneath the sole of the swimmer's foot. The lower support frame is also configured to retract, in a walking position, to a position above the sole of the swimmer's foot. The walking position enables the swimmer to walk barefoot on a surface without the lower support frame substantially contacting the surface. The sliding assembly is configured to allow the lower support frame to retract.05-05-2011

Patent applications by Mark R. Johnson, Sandy, UT US

Martin R. Johnson, Draper, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080218429Phased Array Antenna Applications on Universal Frequency Translation - A universal frequency translation module (UFT) frequency translates an electromagnetic (EM) input signal by sampling the EM input signal according to a periodic control signal (also called an aliasing signal). By controlling the relative sampling time, the UFT module implements a relative phase shift during frequency translation. In other words, a relative phase shift can be introduced in the output signal by sampling the input signal at one point in time relative to another point in time. As such, the UFT module can be configured as an integrated frequency translator and phase-shifter. This includes the UFT module as an integrated down-converter and phase shifter, and the UFT module as an integrated up-converter and phase shifter. Applications of universal frequency translation and phase shifting include phased array antennas that utilize integrated frequency translation and phase shifting technology to steer the one or more main beams of the phased array antenna.09-11-2008
20090318107DC Offset, Re-Radiation, and I/Q Solutions Using Universal Frequency Translation Technology - Methods, systems, and apparatuses for down-converting an electromagnetic (EM) signal by aliasing the EM signal, and applications thereof are described herein. Reducing or eliminating DC offset voltages and re-radiation generated when down-converting an electromagnetic (EM) signal is also described herein. Down-converting a signal and improving receiver dynamic range is also described herein.12-24-2009
20100070100CONTROL ARCHITECTURE AND SYSTEM FOR WIRELESS SENSING - A wireless control system includes at least one remote actuator unit (RAU) and at least one local sensor units (LSU) or self-powered, wireless sensor (SPWS), and may further include a wireless commissioning system (WCS), which enables associations between devices to be established from a single location. The LSUs, RAUs, and SPWSs are each programmed to operate in harmony with one another by creating associations between each other, each being identifiable by the others using a unique identification number. This association can be accomplished using programming buttons on each type of unit. Alternatively, the associations between devices within a wireless controlled system can be greatly simplified using the WCS. Establishing associations between the various devices permits the devices to interact with each other. The absence of an association between devices prevents the devices from interacting with one another. Each device can be associated with zero, one, or multiple other devices.03-18-2010
20110090046CODED WIRELESS KEY CARD SENSOR UNIT - A coded wireless sensor unit has a slot sized to receive a key card. When a key card is inserted into the slot, the act of insertion generates a energy-harvested power pulse, which powers circuitry that reads electrical device control information coded on the key card and creates a first information packet signal that is transmitted by an on-board transmitter. The signal can be read by a receiver and relayed to a control unit which controls certain electrical devices which consume line power in response to received information packet signals. The control unit decodes received information packet signals and either turns on or activates the electrical devices in accordance with the decoded device control information. Removal of a key card can also be used to generate a power pulse, which creates a second information packet signal that is used to turn off or deactivate the electrical devices.04-21-2011
20110092177Down-Conversion of an Electromagnetic Signal with Feedback Control - Methods, systems, and apparatuses for down-converting an electromagnetic (EM) signal by aliasing the EM signal, and applications thereof are described herein. Reducing or eliminating DC offset voltages and re-radiation generated when down-converting an electromagnetic (EM) signal is also described herein. Down-converting a signal and improving receiver dynamic range is also described herein.04-21-2011

Patent applications by Martin R. Johnson, Draper, UT US

Martin R. Johnson, Drapper, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110272261TAMPER-RESISTANT, ENERGY-HARVESTING SWITCH ASSEMBLIES - Tamper-resistant, longer-lasting energy-harvesting switch assemblies that can accommodate longer antennas required for operation in the 315 MHz radio frequency band are provided. In order to accommodate longer antenna that will not fit within the energy-harvesting module, the front major face of the back plate is equipped with a perimetric channel or trough into which a wire antenna can be installed. The problem of rocker wear in prior-art devices caused by abrasive action of the bows is rectified by a redesign of the rocker and the manufacture of a wear-resistant insert that snaps into place at the rear of the rocker. The potential theft problem associated with prior-art devices has been resolved by redesigning the back plate and the retainer clip that engages latches on the redesigned back plate. Non-destructive removal of the retainer clip can be effected only with a special tool.11-10-2011

Matthew C. Johnson, Lehi, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080238038Attachment for a trailer hitch bracket - An accessory for trailer hitch systems having components for equalizing loads and reducing trailer sway. The accessory includes a jacket for attaching to a bracket that supports a load equalizing spring bar. The bracket may include a lateral extending portion for supporting the spring bar. The jacket may include a socket for receiving the lateral extending portion of the bracket, such that the jacket may be removably installed on the bracket. The jacket may include a contact surface for contacting the spring bar. The contact surface may include a different coefficient of friction or a different shape, as compared to the lateral extending portion of the bracket, such that movement of the spring bar with respect to the bracket may be altered as compared to conditions in which the spring bar is supported on the bracket without the jacket.10-02-2008

Mitch Johnson, S. Weber, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090066061TRAILER - A folding trailer may be selectively moved between an extended or use position and a collapsed or storage position. The folding trailer may include an axle that is capable of being moved between a first position in which the axle is generally aligned along an axis and a second position in which the axle is disposed in a folded configuration. The axle is preferably located in generally the same plane in the first and second positions. In addition, the axle preferably moves in a generally rearward direction when the axle is moved from the first to the second position. The trailer may also include a bed that is capable of being moved between a first position in which first and second portions of the bed are generally aligned with a first plane and a second position in which the first and second portions of the bed are disposed in a folded position and generally aligned with a second plane. The axle and bed are preferably disposed in the first positions when the trailer is in the use position. The axle and bed are preferably disposed in the second positions when the trailer is in the storage position.03-12-2009

Mitch Johnson, South Weber, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090115163TRAILER - A trailer may include a connection assembly. The connection assembly may include an arm sized and configured to be connected to a vehicle to allow the vehicle to tow the trailer. The towing arm may be movable between extended and retracted positions. The trailer may also include a handle assembly, which may be movable between extended and retracted positions relative to the towing arm. The trailer may be easily towed by the vehicle when, for example, the towing arm is extended and the handle assembly is retracted. The trailer may also be used as a wheelbarrow when, for example, the towing arm is retracted and the handle assembly is extended. The connection assembly, the handle assembly, and/or other components of the trailer may include openings that may be aligned to receive fasteners to secure the towing arm and/or the handle assembly in the extended and/or retracted positions.05-07-2009
20120024203FOLDING TABLE - A foldable table may include a table top and legs that are movable between an extended position and a collapsed position. The table top may include a first section and a second section that are movable between folded and unfolded positions. A first portion of a side rail may be connected to the first section of the table top and a second portion of the side rail connected to the second section of the table top. A hinge assembly may connect the first and second portions of the side rail in an offset configuration. When the table is in the folded position, an inner surface of the first portion of the side rail may be disposed at least proximate an outer surface of the second portion of the side rail.02-02-2012

Monte Johnson, Orem, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090189777TOPOLOGY MAINTENANCE AND DISCOVERY FACILITY FOR DOWNHOLE NETWORKS - An apparatus and method for discovering and monitoring a collection of nodes in a downhole network may include receiving data packets originating from several downhole nodes. These packets may be read to extract a unique identifier and hop count for each of the nodes. This information may then be used to create entries in a network topology table corresponding to each of the downhole nodes. Each entry may contain unique identifier identifying the respective node and a hop count identifying a location of the node within the downhole network. The apparatus and method may further include modifying one or more entries in the topology table having conflicting hop counts to ensure that the hop counts of each entry are unique.07-30-2009
20090190484DIRECTIONAL TOPOLOGY DISCOVERY FOR DOWNHOLE NETWORKS - An apparatus and method for discovering and monitoring a collection of nodes in a downhole network may include receiving data packets originating from several downhole nodes. These packets may be read to extract a unique identifier and hop count for each of the nodes. This information may then be used to create entries in a network topology table corresponding to each of the downhole nodes. Each entry may contain unique identifier identifying the respective node, a hop count identifying a location of the node within the downhole network, and a direction identifier. The method may further include modifying one or more entries in the topology table having a conflicting hop count and direction identifier.07-30-2009
20090257364Node Discovery in Physically Segmented Logical Token Network - Token authorized node discovery between a plurality of nodes in a downhole networking environment and respective applications for data processing and communication are described herein.10-15-2009
20100054273Physically Segmented Logical Token Network - Token authorized packet exchange between a plurality of store-and-forward nodes in a downhole networking environment and respective applications for data processing and communication are described herein.03-04-2010

Patent applications by Monte Johnson, Orem, UT US

Monte L. Johnson, Orem, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080251247Transmission Line Component Platforms - Component platforms and methods for linking a component to a transmission line. The platforms include a unit configured to accept and hold a component. The units configured to couple onto a transmission line at a non-end point along the line. The transmission line configured to link to a downhole network. The component is configured to affect a signal on the transmission line.10-16-2008

Patent applications by Monte L. Johnson, Orem, UT US

Neldon P. Johnson, Salem, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080262973Apparatus and method for secured commercial transactions - A transaction security code database and a method and apparatus for generating the transaction security code database. The transaction security code database is comprised of multiple transaction security codes, each transaction security code constituting a transaction code generated based upon a transaction initiated by a user, which is appended to or linked to a security code which is based upon a biometric sensor code generated by a biometric sensor from a biometric presentation of a biometric feature of the user.10-23-2008
20120037701SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURED VOTING TRANSACTIONS - A secured electronic system and method for taking and counting votes. A database of unique ballot security codes, each ballot security code consisting of a ballot code representing the ballot selections of a voter and a security code derived from sensing with a biometric sensor a biometric presentation of a biometric feature of the voter. Each ballot security code is checked before entry into the database to verify that the security code component is not within a voter template of the security code component for any prior ballot security code, to prevent multiple votes being cast by any voter. Recounts are validated by verifying the uniqueness of the security code component of each ballot security code and verifying that each security code is not within a voter template of any other security code. Each ballot security code may also be checked against a registration data base thereby verifying that the voter is registered.02-16-2012

Patent applications by Neldon P. Johnson, Salem, UT US

Paul R. Johnson, Kaysville, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080200903VASCULAR ACCESS DEVICE HOUSING VENTING - A Luer access device may include a housing, a septum, and a gas permeable vent in communication with at least a portion of the housing for venting gas from an extravascular system. A method of venting a medical device may include providing a gas permeable vent within a Luer access device as part of an extravascular system and venting gas from the extravascular system through the gas permeable vent of the Luer access device.08-21-2008

Seth Richard Johnson, North Logan, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090215018Remote Observation System and Method of Use - The system enables the observer(s) to record video and audio received from the remote location. The systems and methods enable the capture, storage, and management of metadata linked to the observation video and audio. The systems and methods enable communication between users and enables sharing of metadata. The systems and methods enable the immediate sharing of metadata and performance feedback between the observer(s) and the observed. The systems and methods also allow for delayed sharing of metadata and performance feedback. The systems and methods use technology to overcome the barriers of distance, enabling feedback that occurs in context, with high frequency, distributed over time and that is individualized. The system manages the presentation of all data types to the users. The system can also manage the scheduling of people and resources allocated to the systems and methods implementation.08-27-2009

Stanley C. Johnson, Taylorsville, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110305624METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF LITHIUM CARBONATE - The present invention relates to a process for producing lithium carbonate from brine by precipitating calcium ions by reacting brine with schoenite to yield carnallite, Gypsum, and lithium, wherein the brine comprises of salts of one or more of sodium, magnesium, and potassium chloride and then reacting that lithium chloride solution with sodium carbonate to give lithium carbonate.12-15-2011

Stephen C. Johnson, Farmington, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090218146Polycrystalline Abrasive Composite Cutter - A polycrystalline abrasive composite cutter, including a tool body with a top cutting surface and a flank surface. The composite cutter, joined to a substrate, constitute a shear cutter for a PDC bit, roller-cone bit insert, or other tool that can be highly useful for petroleum drilling or other applications. The body of the polycrystalline abrasive composite cutter includes a plurality of polycrystalline abrasive layers (09-03-2009

Steven A. Johnson, Salt Lake City, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080294043Imaging system - Methods for imaging the internal structures of an object using an acoustic wave field are provided. In one aspect, for example, a method of imaging internals of a physical object using acoustic waves may include transmitting an acoustic wave field toward the object, receiving a resultant acoustic wave field with a receiver, where the resultant acoustic wave field is in response to the transmitted acoustic wave field reflected from or transmitted through the object, and determining a predicted resultant acoustic wave field derived from a model of the object. The method may also include determining a residual between the predicted resultant acoustic wave field and the resultant acoustic wave field, and back propagating the residual to determine corrections to the model of the object. In another aspect, the above recited steps may be further iterated to successively refine the model of the object over a number of iterations until a predefined condition is reached.11-27-2008
20080319318Breast scanning system - A breast scanning system configured to scan a breast of a patient includes a table configured to receive the patient thereon. The table has an aperture formed therein configured to receive the breast of the patient pendant therethrough and positionable over and into a bath configured to contain a medium. An armature is movably disposable in the bath. The armature carries transducer arrays that are disposable in the bath, and configured to transmit and receive acoustic and/or ultrasound signals. A manual control is operatively coupled to the armature to manually move the armature and thus the transducer arrays within the bath.12-25-2008

Patent applications by Steven A. Johnson, Salt Lake City, UT US

Steven R. Johnson, Centerville, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110118040GOLF SIMULATOR APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - Collapsible golf simulators include an enclosure mounted over a base. The base has a play surface configured to support a person using the golf simulator, and the enclosure is configured to receive golf balls hit from the play surface. A container is configured to be removably mounted to the base, and at least one component of at least one of a computer system and a graphical display system is disposed within the container. In additional embodiments, collapsible golf simulators include a collapsible enclosure mounted over a base. The enclosure is configured to receive a physical golf ball hit from a play surface on the base. The collapsible enclosure includes a plurality of arcuate rib members each having ends pivotally mounted to the base. The rib members are configured to pivot relative to the base and carry a sheet of pliable material. Methods of using such apparatuses are also disclosed.05-19-2011

Steven W. Johnson, West Jordan, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100211156STENT DELIVERY DEVICE WITH EMBOLIC PROTECTION - A delivery device adapted to insert and deploy a stent within a body lumen. The delivery device includes a guide member adapted to retain a dilation assembly and a stent within a lumen thereof until the stent is to be deployed into the body lumen. The delivery device is configured to enable simultaneous insertion of the guide member, dilation assembly, stent, and optional guidewire within a body lumen. Following deploying the stent, the delivery device can be removed, while providing the capability of optionally maintaining the guide member or the guidewire to function or act as an exchange wire for additional surgical devices.08-19-2010
20100241156METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR DEPLOYING AN EMBOLIC PROTECTION FILTER - A filter device is adapted to function as a guidewire, an exchange guidewire, and provide embolic protection during a procedure. The filter device includes a filter assembly that is either integral with or coupled to a guide member. The filter assembly includes a plurality of struts that expand outwardly to deploy a filter that collects or captures material flowing along the blood vessel within which the filter device is deployed. The plurality of struts are constrained by a restraining member or mechanism that prevents the plurality of struts from expanding or extending outwardly to deploy the filter. Cooperating with the restraining member or mechanism is an actuating assembly that is adapted to release the restraining member or mechanism and enable the filter to be deployed from the guide member. A capture catheter is cooperates with the filter device and substantially surrounds the filter during removal of the filter device.09-23-2010
20120035650METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR DEPLOYING A FILTER FROM A FILTER DEVICE - A filter device is adapted to function as a guidewire, an exchange guidewire, and provide embolic protection during a procedure. The filter device includes a filter assembly that is either integral with or coupled to a guide member. The filter assembly includes a plurality of struts that expand outwardly to deploy a filter that collects or captures material flowing along the blood vessel within which the filter device is deployed. The plurality of struts are constrained by a restraining member or mechanism that prevents the plurality of struts from expanding or extending outwardly to deploy the filter. Cooperating with the restraining member or mechanism is an actuating assembly that is adapted to release the restraining member or mechanism and enable the filter to be deployed from the guide member. A capture catheter that cooperates with the filter device and substantially surrounds the filter during removal of the filter device.02-09-2012

Patent applications by Steven W. Johnson, West Jordan, UT US

Wells B. Johnson, Pleasant Grove, UT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110305624METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF LITHIUM CARBONATE - The present invention relates to a process for producing lithium carbonate from brine by precipitating calcium ions by reacting brine with schoenite to yield carnallite, Gypsum, and lithium, wherein the brine comprises of salts of one or more of sodium, magnesium, and potassium chloride and then reacting that lithium chloride solution with sodium carbonate to give lithium carbonate.12-15-2011