Patents by Inventor Duane Johnson

Duane Johnson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240058112
    Abstract: According to an aspect, an implant, includes an inflatable member, a pump assembly, a tubular member and a coupling member. The pump assembly is configured to facilitate a transfer of fluid to and from the inflatable member. The coupling member is configured to facilitate a coupling of the tubular member to the pump assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Barbara Belisa Soffiati, Daragh Nolan, Thomas Sinnott, James Michael English, Richard Percy, James Shane Power, Brian P. Watschke, Joseph Prescott, Bryan Duane Johnson
  • Publication number: 20240043541
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating hematologic cancers using a combination of inhibitors of PD-1 or PD-L1 and TIM-3, LAG-3 or CTLA4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Bryon Duane Johnson, Robert Millman
  • Patent number: 11708412
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating hematologic cancers using a combination of inhibitors of PD-1 or PD-L1 and TIM-3, LAG-3 or CTLA4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignees: Novartis AG, The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryon Duane Johnson, Robert Millman
  • Patent number: 11701350
    Abstract: The invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising dextromethorphan and methods of use thereof. Formulations of the present invention include dextromethorphan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in a sustained release formulation comprising a controlled release agent. Formulations of the present invention include a core tablet, optionally an active coating and, optionally a film coating. The pharmaceutical compositions may be used as an antitussive, and the invention further relates to the treatment of cough in a patient in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: L. PERRIGO COMPANY
    Inventors: Kiran Kumar Muppireddy, Inderdeep Singh Bhatia, Eric Cristopher Pattok, Carlos O. Paz, Bruce Duane Johnson, Lisa Kay Lupton
  • Publication number: 20230160043
    Abstract: Refractory-reinforced multiphase high entropy alloys (RHEAs) advantageously providing high strength and fracture toughness in an as-AM deposited condition and other conditions are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Iver E. Anderson, Emma Marie Hamilton White, Duane Johnson, Nicolas Argibay, Andrew B. Kustas, Michael Chandross, Raymond V. Puckett
  • Publication number: 20220304807
    Abstract: An implantable fluid operated device may include a fluid reservoir configured to hold fluid, an inflatable member, and a pump assembly configured to transfer fluid between the fluid reservoir and the inflatable member. The pump assembly may include one or more fluid pumps and one or more valves. One or more sensing devices may be positioned within fluid passageways of the fluid operated device. The electronic control system may control operation of the pump assembly based on fluid pressure measurements and/or fluid flow measurements received from the one or more sensing devices. The pump assembly may include a piezoelectric pump. The one or more sensing devices may include one or more pressure transducers positioned in the fluid passageways, one or more strain gauges measuring deflection of piezoelectric elements, voltage input/output at one or more piezoelectric elements, and other types of sensing devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Noel Smith, Keith R. Maile, Thomas Andrew Albrecht, Daragh Nolan, Brian P. Watschke, Thomas Sinnott, Richard Percy, Bryan Duane Johnson, Laurence Norris, John Gildea, Eduardo Marcos Larangeira
  • Publication number: 20220259343
    Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to unsaturated polymers that exhibit electrocaloric properties. The polymers can be useful as heat transfer materials in heating and cooling applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: Viktor Balema, Vitalij Pecharsky, Duane Johnson
  • Patent number: 10941252
    Abstract: A copolymer composition that includes a silicone copolymer, methods of making the composition, and articles that include the composition, wherein the copolymer composition includes a silicone copolymer having a backbone composition that includes: silicone segments in an amount of 5 wt-% to 40 wt-%, based on the total weight of the silicone copolymer; hydrophilic segments in an amount of 40 wt-% to 75 wt-%, based on the total weight of the silicone copolymer; and reinforcing segments in an amount of 5 wt-% to 30 wt-%, based on the total weight of the silicone copolymer, wherein the reinforcing segments are derived from the reaction of one or more chain extenders with one or more multi-functional isocyanates, multi-functional carboxylic acids, multi-functional anhydrides, multi-functional esters, and/or multi-functional acid halides; wherein the silicone segments, hydrophilic segments, and reinforcing segments are connected through urea, urethane, amide, and/or oxamide linkages; wherein the hydrophilic segments
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Hannah C. Cohen, Amanda C. Engler, Ranjani V. Parthasarathy, Haoming Rong, Ramesh C. Kumar, Matthew T. Scholz, James P. Dizio, Audrey A. Sherman, Richard G. Hansen, Douglas A. Hanggi, Dale J. Case, David Duane Johnson
  • Publication number: 20210032384
    Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to unsaturated polymers that exhibit electrocaloric properties. The polymers can be useful as heat transfer materials in heating and cooling applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Viktor BALEMA, Vitaiij PECHARSKY, Duane JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20210023073
    Abstract: The invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising dextromethorphan and methods of use thereof. Formulations of the present invention include dextromethorphan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in a sustained release formulation comprising a controlled release agent. Formulations of the present invention include a core tablet, optionally an active coating and, optionally a film coating. The pharmaceutical compositions may be used as an antitussive, and the invention further relates to the treatment of cough in a patient in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Kiran Kumar Muppireddy, Inderdeep Singh Bhatia, Eric Cristopher Pattok, Carlos O. Paz, Bruce Duane Johnson, Lisa Kay Lupton
  • Publication number: 20200377600
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating hematologic cancers using a combination of inhibitors of PD-1 or PD-L1 and TIM-3, LAG-3 or CTLA4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Bryon Duane Johnson, Robert Millman
  • Patent number: 10570204
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating hematologic cancers using a combination of inhibitors of PD-1 or PD-L1 and TIM-3, LAG-3 or CTLA-4. In one embodiment, an inhibitor of PD-1 or PD-L1 is administered in combination with an inhibitor of TIM-3. In another embodiment, an inhibitor of PD-1 or PD-L1 is administered in combination with an inhibitor of LAG-3. In yet another embodiment, an inhibitor of PD-1 or PD-L1 is administered in combination with an inhibitor of CTLA-4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignees: The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc., Novartis AG
    Inventors: Bryon Duane Johnson, Robert Millman
  • Patent number: 9795881
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling groups of game entities in a video game in a collective, coordinated, and/or collaborative manner are presented herein. Groups of individual game entities may be formed. Individual groups may be associated with a group entity. Control inputs may be received that are related to group entity actions to be performed by the group entities in the virtual space. The group entity actions may be related to one or more group actions to be performed by the game entities included in the groups in a collective, coordinated, and/or collaborative manner. The one or more group actions may be implemented by executing individual game entity actions to be performed by the individual game entities included in the groups. The individual game entity actions may be determined based on the group entity actions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Sandeep Kharkar, Daren Smith, Jason Scanlon, Duane Johnson, Paul Mombourquette
  • Publication number: 20160222121
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating hematologic cancers using a combination of inhibitors of PD-1 or PD-L1 and TIM-3, LAG-3 or CTLA-4. In one embodiment, an inhibitor of PD-1 or PD-L1 is administered in combination with an inhibitor of TIM-3. In another embodiment, an inhibitor of PD-1 or PD-L1 is administered in combination with an inhibitor of LAG-3. In yet another embodiment, an inhibitor of PD-1 or PD-L1 is administered in combination with an inhibitor of CTLA-4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Bryon Duane Johnson, Robert Millman
  • Publication number: 20160114248
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling groups of game entities in a video game in a collective, coordinated, and/or collaborative manner are presented herein. Groups of individual game entities may be formed. Individual groups may be associated with a group entity. Control inputs may be received that are related to group entity actions to be performed by the group entities in the virtual space. The group entity actions may be related to one or more group actions to be performed by the game entities included in the groups in a collective, coordinated, and/or collaborative manner. The one or more group actions may be implemented by executing individual game entity actions to be performed by the individual game entities included in the groups. The individual game entity actions may be determined based on the group entity actions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Sandeep KHARKAR, Daren SMITH, Jason SCANLON, Duane JOHNSON, Paul MOMBOURQUETTE
  • Patent number: 9102837
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in removing painted markings is provided that includes a first covering that is dissolvable by water. A second covering is included that is dissolvable by water. A paint removal agent is present and is located between the first covering and the second covering. A method for removing painted markings is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Jesse Duane Johnson
    Inventor: Jesse Duane Johnson
  • Patent number: 8715374
    Abstract: A methodology for separation and subsequent handling of FAME fractions of biodiesel, comprising of the steps, providing a biodiesel containing several different FAME fractions mixed together, the biodiesel being at a first temperature wherein at the first temperature none of the FAME fractions of the biodiesel have crystallized; bringing the biodiesel to a first crystallizing temperature, wherein when the biodiesel reaches the first crystallizing temperature, a first FAME fraction remains in a non-crystallized, liquid phase while the remaining FAME fractions crystallize; and separating the liquid first FAME fraction from the remaining crystallized FAME fractions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Green Fuels Research, Ltd.
    Inventor: Duane Johnson
  • Patent number: 8419863
    Abstract: A method for removing painted markings is provided that includes the step of applying a paint removal agent to a painted marking on a surface. A covering may be applied to the paint removal agent. Further, a fluid may be applied to the covering as the covering covers the paint removal agent to effect removal of the painted marking, the paint removal agent, and the covering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Inventor: Jesse Duane Johnson
  • Publication number: 20130048032
    Abstract: A method for removing painted markings is provided that includes the step of applying a paint removal agent to a painted marking on a surface. A covering may be applied to the paint removal agent. Further, a fluid may be applied to the covering as the covering covers the paint removal agent to effect removal of the painted marking, the paint removal agent, and the covering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: Jesse Duane Johnson
  • Patent number: D863846
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Medivators Inc.
    Inventors: Anoopam Nath, Thomas E. Eibs, Duane Johnson, Jacob Huseby