Patents by Inventor Benjamin Johnson

Benjamin 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: 20220203099
    Abstract: Representative methods, apparatus and systems are disclosed for providing concurrent electrical stimulation and electrical recording in a human or non-human subject, such as for neuromodulation, with the apparatus coupleable to an electrode array. A representative apparatus is typically an integrated circuit including: stimulation circuits, recording circuits, and blocking circuits responsive to control signals to block the stimulation voltage or current on an electrode from a corresponding recording circuit, while other recording circuits may simultaneously record electrical signals from other electrodes and generate recorded data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Rikky Muller, Benjamin Johnson, Igor Izyumin
  • Publication number: 20220178500
    Abstract: Aspects and embodiments relate to a gas flow alarm apparatus and gas flow alarm method. The apparatus comprises: a device configurable to introduce back pressure into a flow of gas, a supply sensor configured to determine whether gas flow to the device is enabled; a pressure sensor configured to determine whether a flow of gas through the device has developed back pressure; and logic circuitry in communication with the supply sensor and the pressure sensor configured to determine whether gas flow to the device is enabled and whether a flow of gas through the device has developed back pressure and, if not, to activate an alarm condition. Aspects and embodiments can provide a system which operates to warn a user against various adverse conditions in which a flow of therapeutic gas to a patient is required, yet not being provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Benjamin JOHNSON, Martin COOPER, Michael BRUDENELL, Richard RADFORD
  • Patent number: 11352651
    Abstract: The invention relates to the isolation of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) from a lipids containing biomass. The main characteristics of the method are that a suspension of cells containing PUFAs is obtained and the cells are optionally lysed. The suspension is concentrated and then incubated for at least an hour at a controlled temperature while adding a specific range of base equivalents to biomass and maintaining a moderate pH. The isolation of lipid may be performed in the absence of organic solvents and without the addition of salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignees: Evonik Operations GmbH, DSM IP Assets B.V.
    Inventors: Michael Diehl, Xiao Daniel Dong, Annika Hartmann, Martin Heining, Michael Benjamin Johnson, Jochen Lebert, Neil Francis Leininger, Kirt Lyvell Matthews, Sr., Mark Edward Nejako, II, Holger Pfeifer, Christian Rabe, Shannon Elizabeth Ethier Resop, Ginger Marie Shank, Vinod Tarwade, David Allen Tinsley
  • Publication number: 20220131883
    Abstract: A method, a system, and an article are provided for identification of security-related activities based on usage of a plurality of independent cloud-based, hosted application platforms. An example method includes: receiving, from the application platforms, activity data and state data for a plurality of users of the application platforms; generating one or more predictive models configured to detect deviations from normal user behavior across the application platforms; providing, as input to the one or more predictive models, the activity data and the state data for at least one of the users; receiving, from the one or more predictive models, an indication that an activity of the at least one of the users deviates from the normal user behavior; and facilitating a remedial action to address the indicated deviation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Matt Wolff, Alexander Vandenberg-Rodes, Naresh Chebolu, Marcus Mccurdy, Matthew Maisel, Jody Forness, Jedidiah Mitten, Noah Corradin, Samantha Staszak, David Newhall, Christopher Galbraith, Christopher Fuller, Brian Lau, Benjamin Johnson
  • Publication number: 20220118041
    Abstract: A plant-extracted oil oral supplement for skin repair. An example supplement includes a combination of sea buckthorn oil with at least one phytonutrient to reload adipocytes and thereby restore volume to fat pads in the human body. The supplement may also include palmitelaidic acid from sea buckthorn fruit oil and epigallocatechin from sea buckthorn seed oil and/or sea buckthorn pulp oil to improve conversion of calcium ATP-ase to magnesium ATP-ase and facilitate absorption of epigallocatechin (EPCG) into adipocytes corresponding to the fat pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventor: Benjamin Johnson
  • Publication number: 20220118038
    Abstract: An example skin clarifier supplement including a synergistic combination of lobelia herb powder, plantain leaf powder, mullein leaf powder, ellecampane root powder and serrapeptas. Each component is provided in an effective dose to serve as an anti-inflammatory agent for treatment of skin conditions. In an example, the effective dose is about equal proportions by weight of the lobelia herb powder, the plantain leaf powder, the mullein leaf powder, the ellecampane root powder and the serrapeptas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventor: Benjamin Johnson
  • Publication number: 20220117835
    Abstract: A skin stimulation tool to increase penetration and efficacy of topically applied products and medications. An example of the skin stimulation tool includes a substantially Y-shaped handle. The example skin stimulation tool also includes a first attachment on a first branch of the Y-shaped handle, and a second attachment on a second branch of the Y-shaped handle. The example skin stimulation tool also includes a first head portion rotatably mounted on the first attachment of the handle, and a second head portion rotatably mounted on the second attachment of the handle. Both of the head portions rotate when applied to a surface of the skin under linear motion of the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventor: Benjamin Johnson
  • Patent number: 11305122
    Abstract: Representative methods, apparatus and systems are disclosed for providing concurrent electrical stimulation and electrical recording in a human or non-human subject, such as for neuromodulation, with the apparatus coupleable to an electrode array. A representative apparatus is typically an integrated circuit including: stimulation circuits, recording circuits, and blocking circuits responsive to control signals to block the stimulation voltage or current on an electrode from a corresponding recording circuit, while other recording circuits may simultaneously record electrical signals from other electrodes and generate recorded data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Nia Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Rikky Muller, Benjamin Johnson, Igor Izyumin
  • Patent number: 11286355
    Abstract: There is provided a composite article comprising a composite material comprising 60 wt % to 98 wt % of a hydrolytically stable thermoplastic resin; and 1 wt % to 11 wt % long conductive metal fibers coated with a polymer selected from at least one of aromatic polycarbonates, aromatic polycarbonate alloys, aromatic polyethers, maleated polyolefins, semi-aromatic nylons, stabilized nylons, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Johnson, Terry R. Hobbs, Patrick J. Kilps, Patrick R. McKellips, Ambuj Sharma, Jeffrey M. Smits
  • Publication number: 20220059204
    Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method in which a processing system receives biometric data indicating a condition of a patient, and executes a blockchain application; the blockchain application facilitates communication between the processing system and a peer node associated with a distributed ledger, and the peer node comprises a smart contract for analyzing the biometric data. The processing system analyzes, in accordance with the smart contract, the biometric data to assess the condition of the patient; the analyzing includes comparing a value of a health metric in the biometric data with an expected value. The method further includes generating a notice regarding the condition of the patient, directed to at least one of the patient, a caregiver for the patient, or a physician. The method also includes accessing the distributed ledger to provide an update regarding the condition of the patient. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2020
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Applicants: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., AT&T Intellectual Property II, L.P.
    Inventors: Umayal Roja Swarnam, Lars Benjamin Johnson, Michael Quartz Iapalucci
  • Patent number: 11197813
    Abstract: Tattoo removal is disclosed. In an example, a method for removing tattoo ink from skin or resolving a medical condition related to tattoo ink, includes applying a primary solution of beta glucan to a treatment area having tattooed skin. The primary solution stimulates the skin in the treatment area to enhance removal of the tattoo ink from the skin. The example method also includes coating the treatment area with a secondary solution. The secondary solution may have an absorbent material to draw in loose ink. The example method also includes disrupting a skin barrier in the treatment area by a needle or ablative device to improve penetration of at least one of the primary solution and the secondary solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: TatXtract LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Johnson, Tina Seitz
  • Patent number: 11182478
    Abstract: A security client can be configured to operate on the one or more computing systems and record all events occurring on the one or more computing systems. The security client can operate as a “security camera” for the computing systems by identifying and retaining data and information that describes and details different events that occur on the computing systems. The security client can be configured to generate event records for the events that are uniquely associated with the process that requested or performed event. Likewise, the security client can be configured to uniquely associate the event records with the specific computing system associated with the event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Carbon Black, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Viscuso, Benjamin Johnson, Allen Saunders, Andrew Ruef, Jason James McFarland
  • Publication number: 20210321640
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a LC-PUFA biomass composition which has reduced self-heating propensity and thus requires a lessened packing requirement for shipment. The invention also discloses methods for making such biomass composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Benjamin JOHNSON, Shannon Elizabeth Ethier RESOP
  • Publication number: 20210306360
    Abstract: Behavioral baselines for a computer system may be accurately and efficiently established by (1) monitoring occurrences on the computer system, (2) determining, based on security rules or heuristics, which of the observed occurrences are associated with potential security risks, (3) identifying patterns of activity based on the suspicious occurrences, and (4) prompting a user to indicate whether the observed patterns of suspicious activity are expected or unexpected. Behavior baselines established in this manner can then be used to differentiate between expected and unexpected patterns of activity on the computer system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Jason A. GARMAN, Benjamin JOHNSON, Jason J. McFARLAND
  • Patent number: 11124073
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, kits, methods and storage medium associated with using different electrical energy source types with an electric vehicle are disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: HYSTER-YALE GROUP, INC.
    Inventor: Benjamin Johnson
  • Publication number: 20210229556
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, kits, methods and storage medium associated with using different electrical energy source types with an electric vehicle are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Hyster-Yale Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20210230656
    Abstract: A method for producing and purifying human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) is provided. The method includes fermentation of a genetically modified microbial organism, preferably a genetically modified yeast strain, and downstream processing of the fermentation product using one or more of an enzymatic treatment, filtration, and a simulated moving bed (SMB) chromatography step. Use of the resulting HMO in food or feed applications, preferably in infant food and/or formula is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Arthur Maurits Christiaan JANSE, Michael Benjamin JOHNSON
  • Patent number: 11039652
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a retrofit sensor module for use with a protective head top with a helmet and a visor. The sensor module includes a sensor housing and an attachment mechanism. The sensor housing encloses a head presence sensor to sense when the protective head top is being worn. The sensor housing also encloses a position sensor to sense the position of the visor relative to the helmet. The retrofit sensor module further comprises an attachment mechanism secured to the housing. The attachment mechanism mates with a first hinge component of a hinge assembly in the protective head top to removably install the sensor module into the protective head top, wherein the hinge assembly allows the visor to move relative to the helmet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Marc A. Egeland, Steven T. Awiszus, Charles P. Jents, Benjamin A. Johnson, Kiran S. Kanukurthy, James E. Nash, Milo G. Oien-Rochat
  • Publication number: 20210185065
    Abstract: A cybersecurity engine can guide a forensic investigation of a security incident by estimating the utility of investigating events associated with the security incident, selecting a subset of such events based on the estimated utilities, and presenting data associated with the selected events to the investigator. A method for guiding a response to a security incident may include estimating, for each of a plurality of security events associated with the security incident, a utility of investigating the security event. The method may further include selecting a subset of the security events based, at least in part, on the estimated utilities of investigating the security events. The method may further include guiding the response to the security incident by presenting, to a user, data corresponding to the selected security events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher LORD, Benjamin JOHNSON, Doran SMESTAD, Joshua HARTLEY
  • Patent number: 10972489
    Abstract: Behavioral baselines for a computer system may be accurately and efficiently established by (1) monitoring occurrences on the computer system, (2) determining, based on security rules or heuristics, which of the observed occurrences are associated with potential security risks, (3) identifying patterns of activity based on the suspicious occurrences, and (4) prompting a user to indicate whether the observed patterns of suspicious activity are expected or unexpected. Behavior baselines established in this manner can then be used to differentiate between expected and unexpected patterns of activity on the computer system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Carbon Black, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason A. Garman, Benjamin Johnson, Jason J. McFarland