Patents by Inventor Brent Johnston

Brent Johnston 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: 20240018800
    Abstract: An elevated flooring system is operable to support a flooring panel. The elevated flooring system includes a beam configured to support the flooring panel. Aspects of the flooring system also include a saddle with a base surface and a prong. The beam is engaged with and vertically supported by the base surface of the saddle. The beam is configured to support the flooring panel and defines an aperture configured to receive the prong. Aspects of the beam includes a tent attachment assembly and a beam wall defining an aperture and opposite wall surfaces. The tent attachment assembly is configured for attachment to the tent and includes a base, a boss plate, and a threaded fastener. The fastener extends at least partly through the apertures of the base, boss plate and beam wall and is threaded into the boss plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Applicant: Granite Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Wyse, Brent A. Johnston
  • Patent number: 11786897
    Abstract: A magnetic shape memory (MSM) microfluidic device may include a flexible membrane positioned between a channel and an MSM element. The MSM element may engage the flexible membrane to deform the channel at portions of the flexible membrane that are adjacent to non-contracted portions of the MSM element. The flexible membrane may prevent contact between a fluid within the channel and the MSM element. Magnetic field components may be applied to the MSM element and moved along the MSM element enable fluidic flow within the channel while. The device may include an upper portion including the flexible membrane and a lower portion including the MSM element. The upper portion may be interchangeable with additional upper portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Boise State University
    Inventors: Peter Mullner, Geoffrey Brent Johnston, Aaron Smith, Andrew Armstrong
  • Patent number: 11725413
    Abstract: An elevated flooring system is operable to support a flooring panel. The elevated flooring system includes a beam configured to support the flooring panel. Aspects of the flooring system also include a saddle with a base surface and a prong. The beam is engaged with and vertically supported by the base surface of the saddle. The beam is configured to support the flooring panel and defines an aperture configured to receive the prong. Aspects of the beam includes a tent attachment assembly and a beam wall defining an aperture and opposite wall surfaces. The tent attachment assembly is configured for attachment to the tent and includes a base, a boss plate, and a threaded fastener. The fastener extends at least partly through the apertures of the base, boss plate and beam wall and is threaded into the boss plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Granite Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Wyse, Brent A. Johnston
  • Patent number: 11454042
    Abstract: An elevated flooring system is operable to support a flooring panel. The elevated flooring system includes a beam configured to support the flooring panel. Aspects of the flooring system also include a saddle with a base surface and a prong. The beam is engaged with and vertically supported by the base surface of the saddle. The beam is configured to support the flooring panel and defines an aperture configured to receive the prong. Aspects of the beam includes a tent attachment assembly and a beam wall defining an aperture and opposite wall surfaces. The tent attachment assembly is configured for attachment to the tent and includes a base, a boss plate, and a threaded fastener. The fastener extends at least partly through the apertures of the base, boss plate and beam wall and is threaded into the boss plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Granite Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Wyse, Brent A. Johnston
  • Publication number: 20220266246
    Abstract: A magnetic shape memory (MSM) microfluidic device may include a flexible membrane positioned between a channel and an MSM element. The MSM element may engage the flexible membrane to deform the channel at portions of the flexible membrane that are adjacent to non-contracted portions of the MSM element. The flexible membrane may prevent contact between a fluid within the channel and the MSM element. Magnetic field components may be applied to the MSM element and moved along the MSM element enable fluidic flow within the channel while. The device may include an upper portion including the flexible membrane and a lower portion including the MSM element. The upper portion may be interchangeable with additional upper portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Peter Mullner, Geoffrey Brent Johnston, Aaron Smith, Andrew Armstrong
  • Publication number: 20220098895
    Abstract: An elevated flooring system is operable to support a flooring panel. The elevated flooring system includes a beam configured to support the flooring panel. Aspects of the flooring system also include a saddle with a base surface and a prong. The beam is engaged with and vertically supported by the base surface of the saddle. The beam is configured to support the flooring panel and defines an aperture configured to receive the prong. Aspects of the beam includes a tent attachment assembly and a beam wall defining an aperture and opposite wall surfaces. The tent attachment assembly is configured for attachment to the tent and includes a base, a boss plate, and a threaded fastener. The fastener extends at least partly through the apertures of the base, boss plate and beam wall and is threaded into the boss plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: Granite Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Wyse, Brent A. Johnston
  • Publication number: 20220018153
    Abstract: An elevated flooring system is operable to support a flooring panel. The elevated flooring system includes a beam configured to support the flooring panel. Aspects of the flooring system also include a saddle with a base surface and a prong. The beam is engaged with and vertically supported by the base surface of the saddle. The beam is configured to support the flooring panel and defines an aperture configured to receive the prong. Aspects of the beam includes a tent attachment assembly and a beam wall defining an aperture and opposite wall surfaces. The tent attachment assembly is configured for attachment to the tent and includes a base, a boss plate, and a threaded fastener. The fastener extends at least partly through the apertures of the base, boss plate and beam wall and is threaded into the boss plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: Granite Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Wyse, Brent A. Johnston
  • Publication number: 20140265073
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an elastomeric bushing assembly that includes a multi-piece inner component. The inner component is formed from a standard bar pin and an inner tube. The bar pin is inserted into the inner tube to form the multi-piece inner component. By utilizing different sizes of inner tubes, both standard and heavy duty bushing assemblies can be manufactured using a common bar pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: The Pullman Company
    Inventor: Brent Johnston
  • Patent number: D752307
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Granite Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Wyse, Brent A. Johnston
  • Patent number: D752308
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Granite Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Wyse, Brent A. Johnston
  • Patent number: D752834
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Granite Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Wyse, Brent A. Johnston
  • Patent number: D752835
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Granite Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Wyse, Brent A. Johnston
  • Patent number: D752836
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Granite Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Wyse, Brent A. Johnston
  • Patent number: D752837
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Granite Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Wyse, Brent A. Johnston
  • Patent number: D779762
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Granite Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Wyse, Brent A. Johnston
  • Patent number: D779765
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Granite Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Wyse, Brent A. Johnston
  • Patent number: D781020
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Granite Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Wyse, Brent A. Johnston
  • Patent number: D788398
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Granite Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Wyse, Brent A. Johnston
  • Patent number: D917824
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Granite Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Wyse, Brent A. Johnston
  • Patent number: D933924
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Granite Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Wyse, Brent A. Johnston