Patents by Inventor Ronald K. Johnson

Ronald K. 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).

  • Wrist traction device and method
    Patent number: 6221037
    Abstract: The present invention provides the method for placing the patient's wrist in traction to alleviate symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. The preferred apparatus utilizes a harness to connect the patient's hand to a traction device and a stabilizing attachment to restrain the patient's arm in an anatomically neutral position while isolating the patient's soldier and elbow from the traction device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: JB, Ltd. L.L.C.
    Inventors: William R. Johnson, Ronald K. Johnson, Gordon C. Johnson
  • Buildings and building components
    Patent number: 5640824
    Abstract: This invention provides bridge girt assemblies, and modular building panels, for use in fabricating walls, floors and roofs of buildings. The panels have novel structures adapted to protect the interior of the building from intrusion of heat and cold, and/or from fire, and/or from small arms gunfire. Some embodiments also provide mechanical reinforcing connections between the building structural members and the outside of the building. The modular panels can be made entirely with noncombustible materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1997
    Inventors: Ronald K. Johnson, William M. Garrison
  • Buildings and building components
    Patent number: 5390466
    Abstract: This invention provides bridge girt assemblies, and modular building panels, for use in fabricating walls and roofs of buildings. The panels have novel structures adapted to protect the interior of the building from intrusion of heat and cold, and/or from fire, and/or from small arms gunfire. Some embodiments also provide mechanical reinforcing connections between the building structural members and the outside of the building. The modular panels can be made entirely with noncombustible materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1995
    Inventors: Ronald K. Johnson, William M. Garrison