Patents by Inventor Paul Anthony Johnson
Paul Anthony 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).
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Publication number: 20240018963Abstract: A material mover assembly, comprising a chamber having an inlet and an outlet; a first paddle; and a second paddle, wherein the first paddle is positioned in and configured to rotate circumferentially in the chamber, the second paddle is positioned in and configured to rotate circumferentially in the chamber, or is configured to be inserted into and retracted out of the chamber, and wherein relative motion of the first paddle and the second paddle causes material to be pulled into the chamber via the inlet and pushed out of the chamber via the outlet in a forward direction. A material mover assembly may be reversible in pumping direction and further may be used as an energy generator in either direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2021Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: PADDLEMOVER LLCInventor: Paul Anthony Johnson
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Publication number: 20230323646Abstract: A faucet waterway assembly is provided having a housing comprising a first valve for controlling flow of hot water and second valve for controlling flow of cold water. A first handle interface is configured to attach to a first handle for controlling the first valve and to rotate about a first axis of rotation that is spaced apart from the housing. A first mechanical transmission device is provided coupled to the first handle interface and coupled to the first valve, wherein rotation of the first handle interface about the first axis of rotation causes the mechanical transmission device to cause rotation of the first valve about a second axis of rotation to control the flow of hot water. A second handle interface for controlling the second valve is provided, along with a corresponding second mechanical transmission device for coupling the second handle interface to the second valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: AS America, Inc.Inventor: Paul Anthony JOHNSON
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Publication number: 20220396936Abstract: A pull-out faucet assembly, comprising a faucet body comprising a proximal end and a distal end; a spray head comprising a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the spray head is configured to be releasably docked at the faucet body distal end, and the spray head distal end comprises a water outlet; and an expandable hose comprising a first downstream end coupled to the spray head proximal end and an expandable hose length running through a length of the faucet body, wherein the expandable hose is configured to fluidly connect the water outlet to a mixing valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2020Publication date: December 15, 2022Applicant: AS America, Inc.Inventor: Paul Anthony Johnson
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Publication number: 20160278768Abstract: A surgical staple comprising a first deformable leg, a second deformable leg and a backspan having first and second transverse portions spaced apart to create a gap therebetween. The backspan further includes a third transverse portion spaced distally from the first and second transverse portions and distally of the gap. A first non-linear backspan portion extends between the first transverse portion and the first end portion of the third transverse portion and a second non-linear backspan portion extends between the second transverse portion and the second end portion of the third transverse portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Paul Anthony Johnson, Daniel Robert Morgan Edwards
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Publication number: 20160262759Abstract: A surgical fastener applying apparatus comprising a cartridge section having a cartridge containing a plurality of fasteners and an anvil section having an anvil for receiving the fasteners when advanced from the cartridge. The cartridge and anvil sections clamp tissue therebetween. A cam member is slidable within the cartridge section to fire the fasteners, and is movable from a first position defining a first distance from the anvil to a second position defining a second different distance from the anvil. A cam adjusting member is operably associated with the cam member and moves the cam member from the first position to the second position in response to a thickness of tissue clamped between the anvil and cartridge sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Paul Anthony Johnson, Daniel Robert Morgan Edwards
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Patent number: 9381015Abstract: A surgical staple comprising a first deformable leg, a second deformable leg and a backspan having first and second transverse portions spaced apart to create a gap therebetween. The backspan further includes a third transverse portion spaced distally from the first and second transverse portions and distally of the gap. A first non-linear backspan portion extends between the first transverse portion and the first end portion of the third transverse portion and a second non-linear backspan portion extends between the second transverse portion and the second end portion of the third transverse portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2013Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Paul Anthony Johnson, Daniel Robert Morgan Edwards
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Patent number: 9370359Abstract: A surgical fastener applying apparatus comprising a cartridge section having a cartridge containing a plurality of fasteners and an anvil section having an anvil for receiving the fasteners when advanced from the cartridge. The cartridge and anvil sections clamp tissue therebetween. A cam member is slidable within the cartridge section to fire the fasteners, and is movable from a first position defining a first distance from the anvil to a second position defining a second different distance from the anvil. A cam adjusting member is operably associated with the cam member and moves the cam member from the first position to the second position in response to a thickness of tissue clamped between the anvil and cartridge sections.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2013Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Paul Anthony Johnson, Daniel Robert Morgan Edwards
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Patent number: 8418907Abstract: A surgical fastener applying apparatus comprising a cartridge section having a cartridge containing a plurality of fasteners and an anvil section having an anvil for receiving the fasteners when advanced from the cartridge. The cartridge and anvil sections clamp tissue therebetween. A cam member is slidable within the cartridge section to fire the fasteners, and is movable from a first position defining a first distance from the anvil to a second position defining a second different distance from the anvil. A cam adjusting member is operably associated with the cam member and moves the cam member from the first position to the second position in response to a thickness of tissue clamped between the anvil and cartridge sections.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2010Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Paul Anthony Johnson, Daniel Robert Morgan Edwards
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Patent number: 8387848Abstract: A surgical staple comprising a first deformable leg, a second deformable leg and a backspan having first and second transverse portions spaced apart to create a gap therebetween. The backspan further includes a third transverse portion spaced distally from the first and second transverse portions and distally of the gap. A first non-linear backspan portion extends between the first transverse portion and the first end portion of the third transverse portion and a second non-linear backspan portion extends between the second transverse portion and the second end portion of the third transverse portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2010Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventors: Paul Anthony Johnson, Daniel Robert Morgan Edwards
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Publication number: 20110101067Abstract: A surgical fastener applying apparatus comprising a cartridge section having a cartridge containing a plurality of fasteners and an anvil section having an anvil for receiving the fasteners when advanced from the cartridge. The cartridge and anvil sections clamp tissue therebetween. A cam member is slidable within the cartridge section to fire the fasteners, and is movable from a first position defining a first distance from the anvil to a second position defining a second different distance from the anvil. A cam adjusting member is operably associated with the cam member and moves the cam member from the first position to the second position in response to a thickness of tissue clamped between the anvil and cartridge sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Inventors: Paul Anthony Johnson, Daniel Robert Morgan Edwards
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Publication number: 20110042439Abstract: A surgical staple comprising a first deformable leg, a second deformable leg and a backspan having first and second transverse portions spaced apart to create a gap therebetween. The backspan further includes a third transverse portion spaced distally from the first and second transverse portions and distally of the gap. A first non-linear backspan portion extends between the first transverse portion and the first end portion of the third transverse portion and a second non-linear backspan portion extends between the second transverse portion and the second end portion of the third transverse portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventors: Paul Anthony Johnson, Daniel Robert Morgan Edwards
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Patent number: 7318354Abstract: A magnetoinductive flowmeter for measuring the flow rate of a moving medium includes a measuring tube conducting the medium, and an insert provided in the measuring tube. The insert consists of at least one first part and one second part which first part is introduced into the measuring tube from one end of the measuring tube while the second part, introduced into the measuring tube from the other end of the measuring tube, is joined with the first part in leak-proof fashion. The result is an easy-to-install insert that ensures secure and maintainable retention.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2006Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: Krohne AGInventors: Johannes Cornelius Visser, Pieter Herremans, Alexander Marnix Heijnsdijk, Graham Roderick Lodge, Paul Anthony Johnson
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Patent number: 7261001Abstract: A magnetoinductive flowmeter includes a measuring tube, a magnetic field device serving to generate and guide a magnetic field at least part of which permeates the measuring tube, and two electrodes for collecting a voltage induced in a medium as it flows through the measuring tube. The electrodes are so positioned, without connection to the magnetic field device, that their longitudinal axes extend at an angle diverging from zero relative to the direction of the voltage induction. In this uncomplicated fashion, a large effective electrode surface is made available for collecting the voltage induced in the medium. A method for producing the flowmeter is also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2005Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: Krohne AGInventors: Alexander Mamix Heijnsdijk, Arnoud Leendert van Willigen, Graham Roderick Lodge, Paul Anthony Johnson