Patents by Inventor Peter L. Johnson

Peter L. 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).

  • Patent number: 9022020
    Abstract: Described herein are solar energy collector systems, components for solar energy collector systems, and methods for installing solar energy collector systems. The components for solar energy collector systems include but are not limited to solar radiation absorbers, receivers, drives, drive systems, reflectors, and various support structures. The solar energy collection systems, solar radiation absorbers, receivers, drives, drive systems, reflectors, support structures, and/or methods may be used, for example, in LFR solar arrays. Drives and drive systems are described herein that may provide improved rotational positioning, movement, and/or rotational positional sensing. For example, drives and drive systems are provided which allow operation through a variable frequency drive. The components and methods described herein may be used together in any combination in a solar collector system, or they may be used separately in different solar collector systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Areva Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Mills, Philipp Schramek, David B. Degraaff, Peter L. Johnson, Alexander Hoermann, Lars R. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9000180
    Abstract: In one form, processes for the production of certain N-substituted sulfoximine N-oxides are provided. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects, and benefits shall become apparent from the description.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Douglas C. Bland, Ronald Ross, Jr., Peter L. Johnson, Timothy C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8916579
    Abstract: This present disclosure is related to the field of 5-fluoropyrimidinones and their derivatives and to the use of these compounds as fungicides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences, LLC.
    Inventors: Timothy A. Boebel, Kristy Bryan, Peter L. Johnson, Beth Lorsbach, Timothy P. Martin, Kevin G. Meyer, W. John Owen, Michael T. Sullenberger, Jeffery D. Webster, Chenglin Yao
  • Publication number: 20140296533
    Abstract: 4-Amino-5-fluoro-3-chloro-6-(substituted)picolinates are prepared from trifluoroacetic acid, p-methoxyaniline, a 3,3-dialkoxyprop-1-yne and a substituted methylene amine by a series of steps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC
    Inventors: James M. Renga, Gregory T. Whiteker, Peter L. Johnson, Christopher Galliford
  • Patent number: 8807128
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are examples and variations of solar energy collector system comprising an elevated linear receiver (5) and first and second reflector fields (10P, 10E) located on opposite sides of, and arranged and driven to reflect solar radiation to, the receiver (5). Also disclosed herein are examples and variations of receivers (5) and reflectors (12a) that may, in some variations, be utilized in the disclosed solar energy collector systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Areva Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Mills, Philipp Schramek, Peter K. Le Lievre, David B. Degraaff, Peter L. Johnson, Alexander Hoermann
  • Patent number: 8785480
    Abstract: In one embodiment, processes for the preparation of certain functionalized pyridine N-oxides are provided. In one form, the functionalized pyridine N-oxides include 2-substituted-5-(1-alkylthio)alkyl-pyridine N-oxides. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects, and benefits shall become apparent from the description.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences, LLC.
    Inventors: Douglas C. Bland, Ronald Ross, Jr., Peter L. Johnson, Timothy C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20140171654
    Abstract: 4-Amino-3-chloro-6-(substituted)picolinates are prepared from difluoroacetic acid or trifluoroacetic acid, tritylamine or t-butylamine as a protecting group, a 3,3-dialkoxyprop-1-yne and a substituted methylene amine by a series of steps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC
    Inventors: Peter L. Johnson, James M. Renga, Natalie C. Giampietro, Gregory T. Whiteker, Christopher Galliford
  • Publication number: 20140171653
    Abstract: 4-Amino-5-fluoro-3-chloro-6-(substituted)picolinates are prepared from trifluoroacetic acid, p-methoxyaniline, a 3,3-dialkoxyprop-1-yne and a substituted methylene amine by a series of steps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC
    Inventors: James M. Renga, Gregory T. Whiteker, Peter L. Johnson, Christopher Galliford
  • Publication number: 20140005403
    Abstract: In one embodiment, processes for the preparation of certain functionalized pyridine N-oxides are provided. In one form, the functionalized pyridine N-oxides include 2-substituted-5-(1-alkylthio)alkyl-pyridine N-oxides. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects, and benefits shall become apparent from the description.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Douglas C. Bland, Ronald Ross, JR., Peter L. Johnson, Timothy C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20140005234
    Abstract: N-substituted sulfilimine and sulfoximine pyridine N-oxides and their use in controlling insects and other invertebrates are provided. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects, and benefits shall become apparent from the description.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Douglas C. Bland, Ronald Ross, JR., Peter L. Johnson, Timothy C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20140005406
    Abstract: In one form, processes for the production of certain N-substituted sulfoximine N-oxides are provided. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects, and benefits shall become apparent from the description.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Douglas C. Bland, Ronald Ross, JR., Peter L. Johnson, Timothy C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8350044
    Abstract: This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula I”):
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences, LLC.
    Inventors: Tony K. Trullinger, Ricky Hunter, Negar Garizi, Maurice C. H. Yap, Ann M. Buysse, Dan Pernich, Timothy C. Johnson, Kristy Bryan, Carl Deamicis, Yu Zhang, Noormohamed M. Niyaz, CaSandra L. McLeod, Ronald Ross, Jr., Yuanming Zhu, Peter L. Johnson, Joseph D. Eckelbarger, Marshall H. Parker
  • Publication number: 20120234311
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus by which solar energy may be collected as heat are disclosed. Some systems include an elevated solar receiver comprising multiple tubes arranged lengthwise in the receiver in a side-by-side parallel configuration across a transverse dimension of the receiver. The receiver comprises an inlet section configured to receive a heat transfer fluid into the tubing arrangement and an outlet section configured to output heated heat transfer fluid from the tubing arrangement. The multiple tubes of the tubing arrangement define together a flowing circuit between the inlet section and the outlet section from the outer tube or tubes to the inner tube or tubes. The solar energy collector system further includes an instrumentation and control system for controlling the orientation of at least one orientable reflector to provide in operation a concentrated illuminated area comprising a peaked profile across the transverse dimension of the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: AREVA Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter L. Johnson, Robert J. Hanson, William M. Conlon
  • Publication number: 20110053891
    Abstract: This present disclosure is related to the field of 5-fluoropyrimidinones and their derivatives and to the use of these compounds as fungicides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Timothy A. Boebel, Kristy Bryan, Peter L. Johnson, Beth Lorsbach, Timothy P. Martin, Kevin G. Meyer, W. John Owen, Michael T. Sullenberger, Jeffery D. Webster, Chenglin Yao
  • Publication number: 20110005513
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are examples and variations of solar energy collector system comprising an elevated linear receiver (5) and first and second reflector fields (10P, 10E) located on opposite sides of, and arranged and driven to reflect solar radiation to, the receiver (5). Also disclosed herein are examples and variations of receivers (5) and reflectors (12a) that may, in some variations, be utilized in the disclosed solar energy collector systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Inventors: David R. Mills, Philipp Schramek, Peter K. Le Lievre, David B. Degraaff, Peter L. Johnson, Alexander Hoermann
  • Publication number: 20100292253
    Abstract: This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula I”):
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC
    Inventors: Tony K. Trullinger, Ricky Hunter, Negar Garizi, Maurice C. H. Yap, Ann M. Buysse, Dan Pernich, Timothy C. Johnson, Kristy Bryan, Carl Deamicis, Yu Zhang, Noormohamed M. Niyaz, CaSandra L. McLeod, Ronald Ross, JR., Yuanming Zhu, Peter L. Johnson, Joseph D. Eckelbarger, Marshall H. Parker
  • Publication number: 20090056703
    Abstract: Described herein are solar energy collector systems, components for solar energy collector systems, and methods for installing solar energy collector systems. The components for solar energy collector systems include but are not limited to solar radiation absorbers, receivers, drives, drive systems, reflectors, and various support structures. The solar energy collection systems, solar radiation absorbers, receivers, drives, drive systems, reflectors, support structures, and/or methods may be used, for example, in LFR solar arrays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: Ausra, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Mills, Philipp Schramek, David B. Degraaff, Peter L. Johnson, Alexander Hoermann, Lars R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20090056699
    Abstract: Described herein are solar energy collector systems, components for solar energy collector systems, and methods for installing solar energy collector systems. The components for solar energy collector systems include but are not limited to solar radiation absorbers, receivers, drives, drive systems, reflectors, and various support structures. The solar energy collection systems, solar radiation absorbers, receivers, drives, drive systems, reflectors, support structures, and/or methods may be used, for example, in LFR solar arrays. Improved solar radiation absorbers, receivers and related methods are described here.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: David R. Mills, Philipp Schramek, David B. Degraaff, Peter L. Johnson, Alexander Hoermann, Lars R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20090056701
    Abstract: Described herein are solar energy collector systems, components for solar energy collector systems, and methods for installing solar energy collector systems. The components for solar energy collector systems include but are not limited to solar radiation absorbers, receivers, drives, drive systems, reflectors, and various support structures. The solar energy collection systems, solar radiation absorbers, receivers, drives, drive systems, reflectors, support structures, and/or methods may be used, for example, in LFR solar arrays. Drives and drive systems are described herein that may provide improved rotational positioning, movement, and/or rotational positional sensing. For example, drives and drive systems are provided which allow operation through a variable frequency drive. The components and methods described herein may be used together in any combination in a solar collector system, or they may be used separately in different solar collector systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: David R. Mills, Philipp Schramek, David B. Degraaff, Peter L. Johnson, Alexander Hoermann, Lars R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20070219600
    Abstract: The invention is directed to therapy devices for providing therapeutic light to a target region of tissue within a nasal cavity. The devices are adapted to include a light source communicating with a distal end of the first insertion member, wherein light from the light source illuminates a target region of tissue within a nasal cavity posterior to a limen nasi of the nasal cavity, and further wherein the insertion member is configured to prevent illumination of a region of tissue anterior to the limen nasi. The devices are further adapted to be positioned within the nasal cavity by a user without observing the location of the distal tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Gertner, James R. Flom, Peter L. Johnson, Norbert H. Leclerc, Erica Rogers