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Albert Sidney Johnson, Fairfax, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100047041Ocean Commerce Transfer System - A non-permanent system for the unloading and loading of ocean-going cargo vessels is described using a cargo transfer system which is supported by dirigibles or airships. The cargo transfer system is comprised of a moving transfer cable, a cargo lifting device and a cargo staging device. The system is used to transfer cargo between at least one sea terminus and at least one land terminus. Cargo is moved along the transfer cable from one terminus to another by means of dirigibles or airships. The sea-terminus of the system may be a floating temporary dock or a large ocean vessel such as an aircraft carrier. The system can be developed so that it is fully transportable and can be assembled and launched from a large ship, as well as recovered for movement to another location. The system may also be used at inland ports. The system can be sized to the port requirements using one transfer system or multiple systems.02-25-2010

Anthony W. Johnson, Lorton, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100162863Method and apparatus for cutting fabric according to a pattern - Magnets secure a pattern and a fabric on a magnetically-attractive substrate including a top layer of a resilient material that is well-suited to receive a sharp edge to produce a clean cut in the fabric being cut. A kit according to the present invention includes a plurality of magnets, preferably of various sizes and shapes, and at least one magnetically-attractive substrate. The kit can have a plurality of substrates, fasteners for holding the substrates together, a cutting tool and packaging. At least one of the magnets includes a magnetic portion having a bottom surface and a nonmagnetic portion extending laterally from the magnetic portion.07-01-2010

Bankole A. Johnson, Charlottesville, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110065628Medication Combinations for the Treatment of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction - The present invention provides for the use of combinations of drugs to treat addictive disorders. More specifically, the present invention provides compositions and methods for treating disorders using combinations of drugs such as topiramate, ondansetron, and naltrexone.03-17-2011
20110112159SEROTONIN TRANSPORTER GENE AND TREAMENT OF ALCOHOLISM - The gene responsible for encoding SERT has a functional polymorphism at the 5′-regulatory promoter region, which results in two forms, long (L) and short (S). The LL-genotype is hypothesized to play a key role in the early onset of alcohol use. The present invention discloses the differences in treatment and diagnosis based on the L or short genotypes as well as on a single nucleotide polymorphism of the SERT gene, the 3′ UTR SNP rs 1042173. The present invention demonstrates the efficacy of using the drug ondansetron and similar drugs for treatment based on variations in the polymorphisms of the SERT gene as well as methods for diagnosing susceptibility to abuse of alcohol and other addiction-related diseases and disorders.05-12-2011
20110264374Method, Computer Program Product and System for Individual Assessment of Alcohol Sensitivity - Methods/computer methods and systems/computer systems for the evaluation of two idiosyncratic indices of alcohol intoxication: the Alcohol Sensitivity Index (ASI), and the brain-specific Cognitive Alcohol Sensitivity Index (CASI). The two indices are based on the new Metabolic and Cognitive Minimal Models of Alcohol Dynamics, and are derived from specific clinical protocols, accompanied by specific data analysis procedures. The two indices may be derived from specific clinical and cognitive assessment protocols, accompanied by specific data analysis procedures based on the new metabolic and cognitive minimal models of alcohol dynamics.10-27-2011

Bankole A. Johnson, Keswick, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100041689Combined Effects of Topiramate and Ondansetron on Alcohol Consumption - The present invention provides for the use of combinations of drugs to treat addictive disorders. More specifically, the present invention relates the use of drugs in conjunction with behavioral intervention to treat alcohol-related diseases and disorders as well as treatment of obesity and regulating weight.02-18-2010
20100076006Topiramate Plus Naltrexone for the Treatment of Addictive Disorders - The present invention provides for the use of combinations of drugs to treat addictive disorders.03-25-2010

Brian Townsend Johnson, Leesburg, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120029947METHOD FOR OFFERING A PROTECTION POLICY FOR A MOBILE DEVICE - One embodiment includes a method for offering an protection policy for a mobile device, the method comprising the steps of providing an application, conducting a test of the mobile device, calculating the risk of protecting the mobile device, and offering an protection policy. The application is configured to operate on the mobile device and to test at least one function of the mobile device. The test is conducted by the application and verifies at least one function of the mobile device through the application. The risk of protecting the mobile device is based upon at least one result of the test. The protection policy for the mobile device is based upon the calculated risk, has a cost, and is offered for purchase to a user of the mobile device an.02-02-2012

Charles A. Johnson, Alexandria, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110015396TUNABLE PHENYLACETYLENE HOSTS - Disclosed herein is a class of tunable phenylacetylene compounds as well as compositions and methods for their use as host compounds for ligand binding. In certain examples the hosts report binding events by exhibiting altered spectroscopic properties, such as different fluorescent emission spectra.01-20-2011

Charles W. Johnson, Bland, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110273256MODULAR RING-SHAPED CORE - The disclosure relates to a ring-shaped core for a power transformer. The ring-shaped core extends about an imaginary center axis in the form of a closed toroidal structure and is constituted of a plurality of adjacent layers of sheet metal. The ring-shaped core, along the length of the toroidal structure, is constituted of at least three core section modules that can be connected to and detached from each other, the core section modules being interconnected by an overlap of individual sheet layers and/or sheet layer sections. The disclosure also relates to the arrangement of ring-shaped cores having winding modules. The latter can be arranged in a common connecting structure and every ring core having winding modules arranged therein can be separately introduced into the connecting structure and removed therefrom in a non-destructive manner.11-10-2011
20110273259DRY-TYPE TRANSFORMER - A dry-type transformer includes at least one high-voltage winding and one low-voltage winding. The windings are operatively connected to one another by an electromagnetic field, and each winding is constructed from winding conductors, wherein the high-voltage winding and the low-voltage winding have a defined distance from one another, and spacers are arranged between the windings and maintain the defined distance.11-10-2011

Charles W. Johnson, Wytheville, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110063062DISC WOUND TRANSFORMER WITH IMPROVED COOLING - A method of manufacturing a transformer that includes forming a disc-wound coil using a plurality of pre-formed cooling ducts. Each cooling duct may be supported by a support pipe secured between walls of the cooling duct, or by a removable insert. First and second conductor layers are formed, each of which include plurality of disc windings arranged in an axial direction of the disc-wound coil. A spacer layer is formed between the first and second conductor layers to form a plurality of axially-extending passages. The cooling ducts are slid into the axially-extending passages so as to be disposed between the first and second conductor layers.03-17-2011

Christopher Johnson, Vienna, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090171726ENTERPRISE PROPOSAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A system and method for managing an enterprise is provided. The system and method may be based on a layered architecture including a data center that may store all documents and data abstractions for an enterprise. One or more services may interact with an enterprise resource planning system and/or a customer relationship manager to facilitate interaction with the documents and data abstractions. A client access point of the system may include a graphical user interface that includes one or more enterprise management functions for managing the enterprise documents and/or data abstractions. The enterprise management functions may include a user proposal manager, an enterprise proposal manager, a proposal library, a content health manager, an archive library, a bid center, a contracts manager, a resume manager, a debriefing center and/or a projects manager. The enterprise management functions man re-engineer business processes and enable users to manage all aspects of an enterprise using a single unified interface.07-02-2009
20110246254ENTERPRISE PROPOSAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A system and method for managing an enterprise is provided. The system and method may be based on a layered architecture including a data center that may store all documents and data abstractions for an enterprise. One or more services may interact with an enterprise resource planning system and/or a customer relationship manager to facilitate interaction with the documents and data abstractions. A client access point of the system may include a graphical user interface that includes one or more enterprise management functions for managing the enterprise documents and/or data abstractions. The enterprise management functions may include a user proposal manager, an enterprise proposal manager, a proposal library, a content health manager, an archive library, a bid center, a contracts manager, a resume manager, a debriefing center, and/or a projects manager. The enterprise management functions may re-engineer business processes and enable users to manage all aspects of an enterprise using a single unified interface.10-06-2011

Patent applications by Christopher Johnson, Vienna, VA US

Christopher M. Johnson, Glen Allen, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110115176SHOPPING CART INFANT SEAT - An infant seat mounted on a shopping cart permits an infant to be carried while avoiding interference with a nesting function of the shopping cart. The infant seat includes a mounting plate that can be fastened to the shopping cart at a gate that can pivot about an axis to permit the infant seat to pivot with the gate during shopping cart nesting. The infant seat can be mounted to the shopping cart at a desired mounting angle with the optional use of wedges that have particular angles of inclination. The combination of wedges can be used to produce a desired mounting angle for different types of shopping carts to which the infant seat is fastened. Mounting angle indicia can be provided on the infant seat to help determine a proper or desired mounting angle for the infant seat. A gauge to determine a proper or desired mounting angle can be used with the indicia to obtain the desired mounting angle. The infant seat is weather resistant and provides a robust support for temporarily transporting an infant on a shopping cart.05-19-2011

Cornelius Johnson, Petersburg, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110224989Methods and Systems for Word Tone Implementation - Word Tone uses one or more recordings of recognizable scriptures and sets it to an appropriate custom beat or rhythm which enhances the enjoyment of the recorded verse. Further exemplary embodiments enable the user to set up a plurality of profiles for one or more callers such that the electronic device selectively presenting one of a plurality of word tones for an associated incoming call. For example, missionaries who are not allowed to carry Bibles or other documents in foreign countries, may set up the incoming calls to play rings tones sequentially organized by book of the bible and scripture (e.g., John 3:16, then John 3:17, and so on) or selectively by sermon from different books and scriptures on a themed topic associated by the user. Moreover, the scope of the present invention is not to be limited to specific verse or scripture, but is instead intended to encompass any spoken religious verse(s), inspirational quotes, messages, sermons, or spoken sentiments recorded and set to a beat, as embodied in the present invention.09-15-2011

Dana Johnson, Oak Hill, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100073200System and Method for Asset Tracking and Monitoring Using Antenna Diversity - A system and method for asset tracking and monitoring using antenna diversity. Antenna diversity ensures that the mobile terminal maintains good visibility of a satellite throughout the transport route. In one example, a first antenna is mounted on a first side of an asset transporter (e.g., flatbed trailer) and a second antenna is mounted on a second side of the asset transporter. A selector/combiner in the mobile terminal enables multiple antennas to be leveraged in the satellite communication process.03-25-2010

Donald B. Johnson, Manassas, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090077384Accelerated signature verification on an elliptic curve - A public key encryption system exchanges information between a pair of correspondents. The recipient performs computations on the received data to recover the transmitted data or verify the identity of the sender. The data transferred includes supplementary information that relates to intermediate steps in the computations performed by the recipient.03-19-2009
20090319790MASKED DIGITAL SIGNATURES - The present invention relates to digital signature operations using public key schemes in a secure communications system and in particular for use with processors having limited computing power such as ‘smart cards’. This invention describes a method for creating and authenticating a digital signature comprising the steps of selecting a first session parameter k and generating a first short term public key derived from the session parameter k, computing a first signature component r derived from a first mathematical function using the short term public key, selecting a second session parameter t and computing a second signature component s derived from a second mathematical function using the second session parameter t and without using an inverse operation, computing a third signature component using the first and second session parameters and sending the signature components (s, r, c) as a masked digital signature to a receiver computer system. In the receiver computer system computing a recovered second signature component s′ by combining a third signature component with the second signature component to derive signature components (s′, r) as an unmasked digital signature. Verifying these signature components as in a usual ElGamal or ECDSA type signature verification.12-24-2009
20100014663Strengthened public key protocol - A method of determining the integrity of a message exchanged between a pair of correspondents. The message is secured by embodying the message in a function of a public key derived from a private key selected by one of the correspondents. The method comprises first obtaining the public key. The public key is then subjected to at least one mathematical test to determine whether the public key satisfies predefined mathematical characteristics. Messages utilizing the public key are accepted if the public key satisfies the predefined mathematical characteristics.01-21-2010
20100284540RESILIENT CRYPTOGRAPHIC SCHEME - A system and method are provided for enabling a symmetric key to be derived, the method comprising: obtaining a plurality of key parts, wherein the plurality of key parts when combined equal the symmetric key; encrypting a first of the key parts using a first cryptographic algorithm to generate a first encrypted value; encrypting one or more remaining key parts of the plurality of key parts using respective cryptographic algorithms to generate one or more additional encrypted values, wherein each key part encrypted is encrypted using a different cryptographic algorithm; and providing the first encrypted value and the one or more additional encrypted values to an other entity to enable the other entity to derive the symmetric key.11-11-2010
20110231664ACCELERATED SIGNATURE VERIFICATION ON AN ELLIPTIC CURVE - A public key encryption system exchanges information between a pair of correspondents. The recipient performs computations on the received data to recover the transmitted data or verify the identity of the sender. The data transferred includes supplementary information that relates to intermediate steps in the computations performed by the recipient.09-22-2011
20110258455MASKED DIGITAL SIGNATURES - The present invention relates to digital signature operations using public key schemes in a secure communications system and in particular for use with processors having limited computing power such as ‘smart cards’. This invention describes a method for creating and authenticating a digital signature comprising the steps of selecting a first session parameter k and generating a first short term public key derived from the session parameter k, computing a first signature component r derived from a first mathematical function using the short term public key, selecting a second session parameter t and computing a second signature component s derived from a second mathematical function using the second session parameter t and without using an inverse operation, computing a third signature component using the first and second session parameters and sending the signature components (s, r, c) as a masked digital signature to a receiver computer system. In the receiver computer system computing a recovered second signature component s′ by combining a third signature component with the second signature component to derive signature components (s′, r) as an unmasked digital signature. Verifying these signature components as in a usual EIGamal or ECDSA type signature verification.10-20-2011
20120014523Key Validation Scheme - A system and method for validating digital information transmitted by one correspondent to another in a data communication system. The method comprising the steps of generating a public key in accordance with a predetermined, generating a public key in accordance with a predetermined cryptographic scheme having predetermined arithmetic properties and system parameters. The verifying said public key conforms to said arithmetic properties of said scheme, transmitting said verified public key to a recipient.01-19-2012

Patent applications by Donald B. Johnson, Manassas, VA US

Eric Bryant Johnson, Midlothian, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090085295Card game - The game is played with up to six or 7 players but the amount can be changed based on the number of decks used. The cards are dealt to the players face up. A player wins when the dealt card matches or suits the previous card the player received. Bets are paid according to a pay-out table and a player may win a wager from having both a pair and two cards of one suit.04-02-2009
20090230626Card game - A card game played with two pinocle decks. All of the cards are dealt face up and a player can win by matching or suiting the previous card that has been received. Bets are paid according to a payout table. Additionally, the player has the option of placing a single bet as well as an ante or a grand slam bonus bet by placing multiple bets before the game commences. The player is also given the option of winning by obtaining a poker-type hand.09-17-2009

Ezra Johnson, Fredericksburg, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110136376MODULAR LIMB SEGMENT CONNECTOR - A joint assembly for releasably securing a first and a second segment of an associated modular limb is provided. The joint assembly includes a male connector including a base and a load bearing blade secured to the base of the male connector protruding therefrom. The male connector is adapted to be secured to one of the first and second segments of the associated modular limb. A female connector is provided and includes a base and a load bearing socket secured to the base of the female connector. The socket is configured to selectively receive the blade of the male connector. The female connector is adapted to be secured to the other of the first and second segments of the associated modular limb. A locking member selectively retains the blade of the male connector in the socket of the female connector. The male connector, the female connector, and the locking member cooperate to form a resilient and selectively releasable modular limb joint.06-09-2011

Garrett T. Johnson, Virginia Beach, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090038067Wave generating system - An improved device for discharging water that is capable of efficiently generating an effective wave-like motion within a body of water. Wave generation devices based on water filled elongated tubular chambers having a substantially closed rear end and a substantially open front end and using compressed air to discharge water, such as the wave cannon, may experience operational inefficiencies from variations in quantities of compressed air. Reducing the quantity of compressed gas may result in ineffective waves and damage to the elongated tube as internal low pressure conditions collapse. A source of make-up fluid configured to mitigate internal low pressure conditions can enable effective wave generation with reduced quantities of compressed air.02-12-2009
20090217451Generated wave propulsion water feature - An alternative propulsion or motive force for the riders of water features based on generated waves. A wave generator may be used to propel individuals or vessels within a chute for recreation or transportation. In one form, a pool or container having a body of water is configured to support an artificial wave generator which uses compressed gas to discharge water and generate a wave-like motion within a body of water. A source of make-up fluid is configured to mitigate internal low pressure conditions caused by the water discharge to enable effective wave generation with reduced quantities of compressed air. Portions of the waves generated in a pool may be captured in a variety of ways by chutes for stand-alone rides or for portions of chutes in water slides.09-03-2009
20100088814Wave pool reef design - Disclosed is a wave pool for creating multiple surf-able waves when a wave generating device forces water into a first end of the wave pool. The wave pool includes a first deep area adjacent the end of the wave pool having the wave generating device. It is followed by a first artificial reef that creates a first shallow area that causes a swell created by the wave generating device to become a first surf-able wave. This is followed by a second deep area that causes the first surf-able wave to revert to a swell. A second artificial reef creates a second shallow area causing the swell to become a second surf-able wave. A basin and swash area follows the second artificial reef for dissipating the remaining energy of the second surf-able wave. Deep channels parallel to the pool sides substantially extending the length of the pool. An optional set of edge shallows can extend substantially the length of the wave pool to create a surf-able curling wave along each side of the wave pool.04-15-2010

Patent applications by Garrett T. Johnson, Virginia Beach, VA US

Garrett Tyler Johnson, Virginia Beach, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100011497Water feature for wave pools - The present invention relates to wave pools and diversion channels that capture high kinetic energy portions of a wave generated within the wave pool, and redirects the captured wave portions to the vicinity of wave formation, preferably timed so as reinforce a subsequently generated wave. The high kinetic energy within the diversion channel creates an additional feature in the form of an action river for riders of a wave pool to enjoy. At the same time, capturing of portions of the wave reduces the backwash of the wave and stabilizes the level of water within the wave pool, especially for embodiments with wave generators and pools capable of high volume waves. Riders may enter the diversion channel and ride from the distal, beach end of the wave pool to the proximal, wave generating end.01-21-2010

Gary L. Johnson, Cape Charles, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100276926System And Method Of Assembly Of CPVC Fire Sprinkler System Employing Mechanical Couplings And Supports - Fire sprinkler system comprising a network of CPVC pipe lengths in which at least some of the pipe lengths are interconnected with mechanical devices having resilient sealing members that are chemically compatible with the CPVC composition. Repairs and system modifications can be made without the use of solvent cement. In-line joints are formed with a coupling device including a pair of arcuate coupling segments having a first end, a second end, and an interior concave surface extending between the first end and the second end. A longitudinal channel extends along the concave surface. At least one mechanical fastener is operative to detachably connect the pair of coupling segments. A resilient annular seal is located within the longitudinal channel of each segment. A branching device connects a branch pipe to a main pipe through an orifice in the main pipe utilizing a saddle-like sealing member. The pipe assemblies are able to pass UL testing protocols for wet fire sprinkler systems.11-04-2010

Gregg Johnson, Fairfax, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100246329COMPACT LASER SENSORS AND MONITORING SYSTEMS INCLUDING SUCH SENSORS - Improved laser sensors (09-30-2010

James H. Johnson, Luray, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100001116DISPENSER FOR COILED MATERIALS - The dispenser for coiled materials (01-07-2010

James Howard Johnson, Spotsylvania, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110153058MULTIMEDIA STORAGE DEVICE - A method, system and apparatus for housing data storage devices. The method, system and apparatus can include an enclosure for receiving, sorting, storing and retrieving data storage devices. Additionally, the method, system and apparatus can include an interface and display that allow for the manipulation of data storage devices.06-23-2011

Jeffrey R. Johnson, Herndon, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120078833BUSINESS RULES FOR RECOMMENDING ADDITIONAL CAMERA PLACEMENT - Business rules may be defined for camera placement in a video surveillance system, such as a system monitoring an airport. The business rules may be logical rules having an if-then format. For example, the if portion of the business rule may include a category, a surveillance area, and a business case for a proposed location. The then portion of the business rule may specify a recommendation to install an additional security camera in the video surveillance system at the proposed location. The recommendation may be calculated using a spreadsheet. The business rules provide justification for recommending a new camera placement and provide sound reasoning to assist in decision making when considering new camera locations in a video surveillance system.03-29-2012

John F. Johnson, Chesapeake, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090020057Auxiliary lift attachment for a boat lift and method of using same - An attachment for use with a boat lift that both lifts the watercraft out of the water and allows horizontal movement of the watercraft to a position over a dock. The apparatus provides a vertical extension to the central mast of the lift apparatus. A horizontal arm attached to the distal end of the vertical extension provides an attachment point for a cable, which may be connected to the watercraft while still afloat. Raising the mast raises the suspended watercraft above the water while a cradle assembly upon which the hull of the watercraft normally rests is disposed a predetermined distance below the hull. Once the hull is raised above the dock, the vertical mast rotates to position the watercraft over the dock. The cradle is positioned underneath the dock. The watercraft may be lowered onto the dock with no intermediate structure between the hull and the dock surface.01-22-2009
20090039615Adapter for a quick-connect tractor hitch - An adapter to facilitate attaching non-standard implements to a tractor equipped with a proprietary quick-connect hitch system. An elongated horizontal member, equipped with cylindrical end regions adapted for securing in hook regions of a quick-connect hitch system, carries a ball hitch or other similar universal hitch attachment mechanism. The novel adapter, therefore, allows attachment of implements having a ball hitch, a universal pin type hitch or other non-standard attachment mechanism to tractors equipped with quick-connect hitch systems. The novel adapter is rotatable around its major axis to allow two diverse hitches to be accommodated. For example, a ball-type hitch as well as another type connection my be selected by rotating the adapter 180° around its major axis.02-12-2009

John L. Johnson, Blacksburg, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090221492EXPRESSION OF ACTIVE HUMAN FACTOR IX IN MAMMARY TISSUE OF TRANSGENIC ANIMALS - Recombinant Factor IX characterized by a high percentage of active protein can be obtained in the milk of transgenic animals that incorporate chimeric DNA molecules according to the present invention. Transgenic animals of the present invention are produced by introducing into developing embryos DNA that encodes Factor IX, such that the foreign DNA is stably incorporated in the DNA of germ line cells of the mature animal. Particularly efficient expression was accomplished using a chimeric construct comprising a mammary gland specific promoter, Factor IX cDNA that lacked the complete or any portion of the 5′-untranslated and 3′-untranslated region, which is substituted with a 5-′ and 3′-end of the mouse whey acidic protein gene. In vitro cell cultures of cells explanted from the transgenic mammal of the invention and methods of producing Factor IX from such said culture and methods of treating hemophilia B are also described.09-03-2009

Kevin J. Johnson, Alexandria, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100076920Data Fusion Framework for Wide-Area Assessment of Buried Unexploded Ordnance - A data fusion framework is provided for wide-area assessments of unexploded ordnance. One or more wide-area survey data sources representing assessments of geographic sites that may contain unexploded ordnance (UXO) can be analyzed by a data source module as part of the data fusion framework. The data sources can include a geographic registration and a degree of belief and the data source module can register the data sources to a common map grid. A feature layer module can extract a plurality of feature layers from the wide-area survey data sources. A feature map module can generate a plurality of feature maps for each of the plurality of feature layers based on the degree of belief. Finally, a data fusion module can combine the plurality of feature maps and generate a plurality of output maps. This output maps can then be used by UXO site managers to support decisions regarding remediation efforts.03-25-2010

Laurie L. Johnson, Potomac Falls, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100185712Behavior Mapped Influence Analysis Tool - An analysis tool guides the selection of an external agent who will interact with a selected organizational actor. The analysis tool helps to minimize mismatches in personality and behavior between the external agents and actors in the business. As a result, there are fewer misunderstandings about project scope and requirements, there is better communication between individuals, and valuable deals are more frequently closed.07-22-2010
20100223109BEHAVIOR MAPPED INFLUENCE ANALYSIS TOOL WITH COACHING - An analysis tool guides the selection of an external agent who will interact with a selected organizational actor. The analysis tool helps to minimize mismatches in personality and behavior between the external agents and actors in the business. The analysis tool also coaches deal external agents on how to successfully interact with the selected organizational actor. As a result, there are fewer misunderstandings about project scope and requirements, there is better communication between individuals, and valuable deals are more frequently closed.09-02-2010

Mary Ann H. Johnson, Blacksburg, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090221492EXPRESSION OF ACTIVE HUMAN FACTOR IX IN MAMMARY TISSUE OF TRANSGENIC ANIMALS - Recombinant Factor IX characterized by a high percentage of active protein can be obtained in the milk of transgenic animals that incorporate chimeric DNA molecules according to the present invention. Transgenic animals of the present invention are produced by introducing into developing embryos DNA that encodes Factor IX, such that the foreign DNA is stably incorporated in the DNA of germ line cells of the mature animal. Particularly efficient expression was accomplished using a chimeric construct comprising a mammary gland specific promoter, Factor IX cDNA that lacked the complete or any portion of the 5′-untranslated and 3′-untranslated region, which is substituted with a 5-′ and 3′-end of the mouse whey acidic protein gene. In vitro cell cultures of cells explanted from the transgenic mammal of the invention and methods of producing Factor IX from such said culture and methods of treating hemophilia B are also described.09-03-2009

Michael L. Johnson, Keswick, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110230730Method, System and Computer Program Product for Limb Movement Analysis for Diagnosis of Convulsions - A method or system is provided for diagnosing convulsions of a subject. The method or system may include two general components. First, a device or apparatus that measures and accumulates an electronic data stream representing the physical movements of the human limb(s) and presents that data to a suitable computational device or system for further processing. Second, a set of software or firmware algorithms that operates within the computational device on the data stream for the purpose of describing and characterizing the statistical properties of the movement signal during clinical seizure episodes. The system comprised of both components serves to distinguish and diagnose the movement features of ES events from those of PNES.09-22-2011

Michael Lee Johnson, Hardyville, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080309045Energy recovery system - A significant advantage of this system is that it captures and utilizes a distinctive amount of energy that normally is lost. Also, it is a system that the vehicle manufacturers can easily build into their ‘ready for market’ models or it may be offered to vehicle owners as a DIY attachment to their vehicles. While it should be apparent to those knowledgeable in the art of hydraulics, this system may be adaptable to other applications, hydraulic or not, where energy is being lost or wasted to conserve that energy. Most of the vehicle references in this specification have been made to automobiles, but it should be pointed out that the applicability of the proposed system to trucks is very sound and worthwhile. With worldwide emphasis now on energy conservation, this system provides a realistic cost-saving means.12-18-2008

Rebecca E. Johnson, Arlington, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110201602PROTEIN KINASE MODULATORS AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention relates to chemical compounds having a general formula I08-18-2011

Rebecca J. Brown Johnson, Woodbridge, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100119631Anointed body cleanser and healer - Anointed Body Cleanser & Healer ingredients are 100% concentrated Aloe Vera plant juice mixed with 100% distilled water.05-13-2010

Richard W. Johnson, Yorktown, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100018722OVERHEAD SERVICING OF MACHINES - Provided are apparatuses, systems, methods, computer readable storage media and other means for performing overhead service of machines. A staging assembly may be used that includes one or more platforms, each having a bottom surface, a floor, and two or more railing support structures. The staging assembly can be suspended, using a suspension system, from one or more support structures disposed on a ceiling. One or more driving means can also be used to drive the staging assembly or other equipment (such as a hoist assembly) along a path that may be defined by a support structure. The driving means can also be automated and/or activated in response to, for example, one or more commands generated by a central control processor. The central control processor, staging assemblies and/or other equipment can all include computer readable media which comprises instructions to perform various tasks, some examples of which are discussed herein.01-28-2010

Rolland P. Johnson, Newport News, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110254443PHASE AND FREQUENCY LOCKED MAGNETRON - A magnetron of improved performance capable of stabilizing the frequency and phase of magnetron output for use in particle accelerators and other applications. Thin variable-permeability blocks are attached inside the resonant anode structures of a standard magnetron design. A variable bias electromagnet, with field orthogonal in direction to the RF magnetic field, is used to vary the permeability of each block and therefore the resonant frequency of each anode structure. An electronic feedback control circuit adjusts the bias magnetic fields to lock in the frequency and phase of the magnetron output to an external low-level reference signal. Such devices may be used to provide synchronized high-power RF to many locations (e.g. the RF cavities of a particle accelerator), while requiring the distribution only of electrical power and an appropriate low-level RF reference signal.10-20-2011
20110286564ACCELERATOR DRIVEN POWER GENERATION - A redundant, low cost accelerator driven system for power generation or waste treatment. The system generates fission from fertile nuclear materials and includes multiple charged particle sources, nested redundancy of low energy accelerator sections for reliability, and multiple subcritical reactors. Merging and splitting devices based on radiofrequency transverse kickers enable the nested redundancy. A control system provides RF buckets with identifiers, enabling the control of charged particles on an RF bucket basis through the accelerator, for the delivery to a desired subcritical reactor of a desired number of RF buckets of such predetermined characteristics to generate a desired reactor power. Consequently, the power level of each reactor may be controlled independently even though a large part of the high power accelerator system is used to feed multiple reactors simultaneously.11-24-2011
20120062153RF CAVITY USING LIQUID DIELECTRIC FOR TUNING AND COOLING - A system for accelerating particles includes an RF cavity that contains a ferrite core and a liquid dielectric. Characteristics of the ferrite core and the liquid dielectric, among other factors, determine the resonant frequency of the RF cavity. The liquid dielectric is circulated to cool the ferrite core during the operation of the system.03-15-2012

Ryan B. Johnson, Haymarket, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090205036Secure information storage and delivery system and method - A system for secure information storage and delivery includes a vault repository that includes a secure vault associated with a user, wherein the secure vault is associated with a service level including at least one of a data type or a data size limit associated with the secure vault, the secure vault being adapted to receive and at least one data entry and securely store the at least one data entry if the at least one of a size or a type of the at least one data entry is consistent with the service level. A mobile vault server coupled to the vault repository creates a mobile vault on a mobile device based on the secure vault and is capable of authenticating the mobile device based on user authentication information. The mobile vault server includes a mobile device handler that communicates with the mobile device. A synchronization utility determines whether the at least one data entry on the secure vault is transferable to or storable on the mobile vault based on at least one of the size or the type of the at least one data entry and transfers the at least one data entry from the secure vault to a corresponding data entry on the mobile vault if the at least one data entry on the secure vault is determined to be transferable to or storable on the mobile vault.08-13-2009

Sidney Johnson, Reston, VA US

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20100134408Fine-motor execution using repetitive force-feedback - An individual's fine-motor skills can be assessed using a force-feedback haptic unit that includes an end-effecter and programmable settings. To assess these skills, a tangible computer readable medium initializes the programmable settings with a set of initial settings. It then presents a 3-D representation of a character or characters to a user. The user in turn is prompted to mimic the character(s) on a work space. While the user is attempting to mimic the character(s) using the end-effecter on the work space, timed stroke data are collected from the force-feedback haptic unit. Using the timed stroke data, an analysis is then generated to determine the user's precision and accuracy of mimicking the character.06-03-2010

Stephen P. Johnson, Herndon, VA US

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20090326735APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN UNMANNED VEHICLE - In one or more embodiments, an apparatus and method for operating an unmanned and autonomous vehicle includes a sensor management module configured to direct sensors as to what function they are to provide; a mission management module configured to provide execute function capabilities; an effects management module configured to provide launching and directing weapons to their target capabilities; a vehicle management module; a situation awareness management module configured to provide correlate sensor data of objects, threats, targets, geographic points of interest that the pilot requires in the immediate environment; a communications management module; an information management module configured to provide a database of intelligence-related data; a middleware module configured to interface with the sensor management module, the mission management module, the effects management module, the vehicle management module, the situation awareness management module, the communications management module, and the information management module.12-31-2009

Steven J. Johnson, Spotsylvania, VA US

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20080223601Weatherproof cover and hinge assembly - A cover assembly for attaching to an electrical box includes a base plate, a body and a cover hinged to the body. The assembly is mounted to the electrical box to protect an electrical device from moisture while allowing access to the electrical device. Hinge members are provided that are inserted into a slot on a selected side of the cover and base to enable the cover assembly to be oriented in a horizontal or vertical direction with the cover being pivotally mounted along a horizontal axis.09-18-2008

Villiam R. Johnson, Leesburg, VA US

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20100115428SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WEB BROWSING - A system and method for web browsing contemporaneously displays multiple web pages, advertisements, or other applications, preferably within a single window, for a user to view. In a preferred embodiment, a current web page, a past web page, a future web page, and/or an advertisement or other application are contemporaneously displayed in a single window. In this embodiment, the present invention tracks a past web page and renders it in a first panel, renders the current web page in a second panel, and identifies a hyperlink in the current web page to retrieve and render the future web page in a third panel. In other embodiments, a host provides a list of web pages that are to be displayed in the panels. In other embodiments, a user selects a list of web pages that are to be displayed in the panels. In other embodiments, hyperlinks are filtered and/or prioritized to determine which web pages are to be displayed in the panels. In this manner, the user contemporaneously views the current web page, the past page, and the future web page, or alternately, multiple web pages in the single window. Preferably, the present invention is implemented as a web browsing room in a three-dimensional space where walls of the rooms correspond to various ones of the aforementioned panels and a floor of which may be used to display advertisements or provide other applications. The user can view the web pages in the browsing room using various three-dimensional navigation techniques.05-06-2010

William Eric Johnson, Bavon, VA US

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20080309045Energy recovery system - A significant advantage of this system is that it captures and utilizes a distinctive amount of energy that normally is lost. Also, it is a system that the vehicle manufacturers can easily build into their ‘ready for market’ models or it may be offered to vehicle owners as a DIY attachment to their vehicles. While it should be apparent to those knowledgeable in the art of hydraulics, this system may be adaptable to other applications, hydraulic or not, where energy is being lost or wasted to conserve that energy. Most of the vehicle references in this specification have been made to automobiles, but it should be pointed out that the applicability of the proposed system to trucks is very sound and worthwhile. With worldwide emphasis now on energy conservation, this system provides a realistic cost-saving means.12-18-2008