Patents by Inventor Blaine Johnson
Blaine 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: 20220406201Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for assisting operation of a vehicle by automatically initiating activation of an automated functionality, such as autoland functionality of an aircraft, in the absence of user input within one or more monitoring periods. One method involves identifying a triggering event, identifying a monitoring period associated with the triggering event, monitoring one or more components for user input within the monitoring period associated with the triggering event, and automatically initiating activation of an automated functionality associated with the vehicle in the absence of user input within the monitoring period associated with the triggering event. In some implementations, the monitoring period adaptively and dynamically varies during operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2021Publication date: December 22, 2022Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Michael Blaine Johnson, Michael Mast, Jan Urbanec, Emmanuel Letsu-Dake, Nichola Lubold
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Patent number: 11344318Abstract: Radial artery compression devices with an inflatable chamber and a substantially rigid frame are disclosed. The inflatable chamber of the radial artery compression devices can be inflated and then deflated according to a predetermined protocol. Some substantially rigid frames can form a wall of the inflatable chamber. Some substantially rigid frames can include indicia to facilitate positioning of the inflatable chamber relative to a puncture site of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Blaine Johnson, Tyler Rees, Kenneth Sykes, Randy Boyd, Tamara L. Newren
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Patent number: 11266816Abstract: Inflation devices configured to communicate with remote displays are disclosed herein. Kits including such inflation devices with portable display devices are also disclosed herein. Methods of remotely displaying pressure data from a medical device are also disclosed herein. Devices, kits, and methods of connecting medical devices to remote displays and transferring information to or from linked computers are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2019Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Jim Mottola, Blaine Johnson, Steven Weir, Rajeev Bhalla, Jeffrey Cameron Loper, Drew Carlton, Zachary Glickstein
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Patent number: 11109904Abstract: Systems and methods for indicating an interval in which a procedure (or sub-procedure) should be carried out are disclosed. Some systems and methods involve timing various sub-procedures and alerting a practitioner at the completion of a sub-procedure period. Some systems and methods include a sensor, such as a temperature sensor, that is used determine a window of time in which a variable-viscosity material is of suitable viscosity for delivery to a patient.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2016Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: DFine, Inc.Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Jim Mottola, Nate Shirley, Blaine Johnson
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Publication number: 20210052282Abstract: Radial artery compression devices with an inflatable chamber and a substantially rigid frame are disclosed. The inflatable chamber of the radial artery compression devices can be inflated and then deflated according to a predetermined protocol. Some substantially rigid frames can form a wall of the inflatable chamber. Some substantially rigid frames can include indicia to facilitate positioning of the inflatable chamber relative to a puncture site of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Blaine Johnson, Tyler Rees, Kenneth Sykes, Randy Boyd, Tamara L. Newren
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Patent number: 10702281Abstract: Radial artery compression devices with an inflatable chamber and a substantially rigid frame are disclosed. The inflatable chamber of the radial artery compression devices can be inflated and then deflated according to a predetermined protocol. Some substantially rigid frames can form a wall of the inflatable chamber. Some substantially rigid frames can include indicia to facilitate positioning of the inflatable chamber relative to a puncture site of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2017Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Blaine Johnson, Tyler Rees, Kenneth Sykes, Randy Boyd, Tamara L. Newren
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Publication number: 20200061353Abstract: Inflation devices configured to communicate with remote displays are disclosed herein. Kits including such inflation devices with portable display devices are also disclosed herein. Methods of remotely displaying pressure data from a medical device are also disclosed herein. Devices, kits, and methods of connecting medical devices to remote displays and transferring information to or from linked computers are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Jim Mottola, Blaine Johnson, Steven Weir, Rajeev Bhalla, Jeffrey Cameron Loper, Drew Carlton, Zachary Glickstein
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Patent number: 10398881Abstract: Inflation devices configured to communicate with remote displays are disclosed herein. Kits including such inflation devices with portable display devices are also disclosed herein. Methods of remotely displaying pressure data from a medical device are also disclosed herein. Devices, kits, and methods of connecting medical devices to remote displays and transferring information to or from linked computers are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2014Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Jim Mottola, Blaine Johnson, Steven Weir, Rajeev Bhalla, Jeffrey Cameron Loper, Drew Carlton, Zachary Glickstein
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Patent number: 10343187Abstract: An system, and method are disclosed for harmonic modulation of standing wavefields for spatial focusing, manipulation, and patterning of particles, cells, powders, aerosols, colloids, and solids using a multifrequency wave source, a chamber a control module and an analysis module to generate standard wavefields useful for tissue engineering, micro fabrication, therapeutic treatment, and diagnostic tests.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2016Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Utah Valley University Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Edwin Doyle, Blaine Johnson, Brian Dale Patchett, Natalie Charlotte Sullivan
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Publication number: 20190201678Abstract: An implantable access port for use in transferring fluid transdermally between an external fluid storage or dispensing device and a site within a patient is disclosed. The access port includes a body, at least two reservoirs defined within the access port body, and at least one septum secured to the body and enclosing the reservoirs within the body. The access port also includes reservoir outlets defined within the reservoirs. The access port also has body conduits defined within the body and in fluid communication with the reservoir outlets and external openings defined in the exterior of the body. An implantable access port and system for use in apheresis is also provided that includes an implantable access port, at least one needle, and a catheter that is fluidly connected to the access port.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2016Publication date: July 4, 2019Applicant: AngioDynamics, Inc.Inventors: Barry G. Hanson, Brian Keese, Blaine Johnson, Daniel K. Recinella, Michael Fowler, A. David Smith, James Steven Kenny
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Publication number: 20190054284Abstract: An implantable access port for use in transferring a fluid transdermally between an external fluid storage or dispensing device and a site within a patient's body is disclosed. The access port includes a base, a bowl-shaped reservoir defined within the base by a smooth surfaced wall, and a septum secured to the base and enclosing the reservoir within the base. The access port also has an outlet passageway defined within the base and extending in communication with a reservoir outlet defined within the reservoir and an external opening defined in the exterior of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicant: AngioDynamics, Inc.Inventors: David A. Smith, Michael Fowler, Barry Hanson, Blaine Johnson, Brian Keese, Daniel K. Recinella, Steven Kenny
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Patent number: 10046144Abstract: Inflation devices configured to communicate with remote displays are disclosed herein. Kits including such inflation devices with portable display devices are also disclosed herein. Methods of remotely displaying pressure data from a medical device are also disclosed herein. Devices, kits, and methods of connecting medical devices to remote displays and transferring information to or from linked computers are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2015Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Jim Mottola, Blaine Johnson, Steven Weir, Rajeev Bhalla, Jeffrey Cameron Loper, Drew Carlton, Zachary Glickstein
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Patent number: 10033027Abstract: Pull tab assemblies and related components and methods are disclosed herein. Some pull tab assemblies are configured to selectively interrupt and reestablish connections between a battery and a battery contact of an electronic circuit. Some pull tab assemblies include perforated pull tabs and/or pull tabs in which a proximal portion of the pull tab is configured to be cut or removed. Some pull tabs are designed to remain within a slot of the housing to impede fluid entry into the housing. Some methods disclosed herein involve programming memory that is disposed within a housing of a pull tab assembly or device.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2016Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Merit Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Steven Weir, Blaine Johnson, Gregg B. Stanger
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Publication number: 20180014832Abstract: Radial artery compression devices with an inflatable chamber and a substantially rigid frame are disclosed. The inflatable chamber of the radial artery compression devices can be inflated and then deflated according to a predetermined protocol. Some substantially rigid frames can form a wall of the inflatable chamber. Some substantially rigid frames can include indicia to facilitate positioning of the inflatable chamber relative to a puncture site of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Blaine Johnson, Tyler Rees, Kenneth Sykes, Randy Boyd, Tamara L. Newren
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Publication number: 20170340872Abstract: An implantable access port for use in transferring fluid transdermally between an external fluid storage or dispensing device and a site within a patient is disclosed. The access port includes a body, at least two reservoirs defined within the access port body, and at least one septum secured to the body and enclosing the reservoirs within the body. The access port also includes reservoir outlets defined within the reservoirs. The access port also has body conduits defined within the body and in fluid communication with the reservoir outlets and external openings defined in the exterior of the body. An implantable access port and system for use in apheresis is also provided that includes an implantable access port, at least one needle, and a catheter that is fluidly connected to the access port.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: AngioDynamics, Inc.Inventors: Barry G. Hanson, Brian Keese, Blaine Johnson, Daniel K. Recinella, Michael Fowler, A. David Smith, James Steven Kenny
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Publication number: 20170100178Abstract: Systems and methods for indicating an interval in which a procedure (or sub-procedure) should be carried out are disclosed. Some systems and methods involve timing various sub-procedures and alerting a practitioner at the completion of a sub-procedure period. Some systems and methods include a sensor, such as a temperature sensor, that is used determine a window of time in which a variable-viscosity material is of suitable viscosity for delivery to a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Jim Mottola, Nate Shirley, Blaine Johnson
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Publication number: 20160317797Abstract: An implantable access port for use in transferring a fluid transdermally between an external fluid storage or dispensing device and a site within a patient's body is disclosed. The access port includes a base, a bowl-shaped reservoir defined within the base by a smooth surfaced wall, and a septum secured to the base and enclosing the reservoir within the base. The access port also has an outlet passageway defined within the base and extending in communication with a reservoir outlet defined within the reservoir and an external opening defined in the exterior of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2014Publication date: November 3, 2016Applicant: AngioDynamics, Inc.Inventors: A. David Smith, Michael Fowler, Barry G. Hanson, Blaine Johnson, Brian Keese, Daniel K. Recinella, Steven Kenny
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Publication number: 20160260958Abstract: Pull tab assemblies and related components and methods are disclosed herein. Some pull tab assemblies are configured to selectively interrupt and reestablish connections between a battery and a battery contact of an electronic circuit. Some pull tab assemblies include perforated pull tabs and/or pull tabs in which a proximal portion of the pull tab is configured to be cut or removed. Some pull tabs are designed to remain within a slot of the housing to impede fluid entry into the housing. Some methods disclosed herein involve programming memory that is disposed within a housing of a pull tab assembly or device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2016Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: Steven Weir, Blaine Johnson, Gregg B. Stanger
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Patent number: 9358378Abstract: An implantable access port for use in transferring fluid transdermally between an external fluid storage or dispensing device and a site within a patient is disclosed. The access port includes a body, at least two reservoirs defined within the access port body, and at least one septum secured to the body and enclosing the reservoirs within the body. The access port also includes reservoir outlets defined within the reservoirs. The access port also has body conduits defined within the body and in fluid communication with the reservoir outlets and external openings defined in the exterior of the body. An implantable access port and system for use in apheresis is also provided that includes an implantable access port, at least one needle, and a catheter that is fluidly connected to the access port.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2014Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Angio Dynamics, Inc.Inventors: Barry G. Hanson, Brian Keese, Blaine Johnson, Daniel K. Recinella, Michael Fowler, A. David Smith, James Steven Kenny
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Publication number: 20150141915Abstract: Inflation devices configured to communicate with remote displays are disclosed herein. Kits including such inflation devices with portable display devices are also disclosed herein. Methods of remotely displaying pressure data from a medical device are also disclosed herein. Devices, kits, and methods of connecting medical devices to remote displays and transferring information to or from linked computers are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2015Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Fred Lampropoulos, Jim Mottola, Blaine Johnson, Steven Weir, Rajeev Bhalla, Jeffrey Cameron Loper, Drew Carlton, Zachary Glickstein