Patents by Inventor Bryan D. Johnson

Bryan D. 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: 12067188
    Abstract: Sensing circuitry of a first electronic device can be configured to sense a signal transmitted by the second, external electronic device contacting and coupling through the body of the user. The first electronic device can be configured to detect the contact while receiving data from the second device, and determine whether the signal transmitted by the external device corresponds an “intentional touch,” or corresponds to a signal coupling between a different body part and the external device or through a different signal pathway (e.g., electromagnetically, through the air, etc.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jared L. Zerbe, Brian H. Tsang, Timothy M. Johnson, Bryan D. Raines, Zaid M. Nadeem, Andy J. Zhou, Xinhao Wang
  • Patent number: 7753696
    Abstract: The document discusses, among other things, apparatuses, assemblies, and methods for facilitating the installation of an implantable lead into a subject. In one example, the apparatus includes a housing having a lead terminal passageway on a first end and having an introductory opening on a second end. The lead terminal passageway is adapted to be inserted over a lead terminal end. The introductory opening is adapted to accept a stylet and guide it into a pin lumen. In another example, the apparatus includes one or both of at least one protective terminal contact device and a securing contact device allowing electrical contact to be made with a lead terminal ring or a lead terminal pin without damaging or bridging between such elements of the lead terminal end. The securing contact device is also adapted to mechanically engage the lead terminal pin thereto for facilitating actuation of fixation devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle Hoecke, Gregory L. Sundberg, Michelle Fangmeier, Bryan D. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20080244960
    Abstract: The invention provides a vehicle fuel composition containing an alcohol, a lubricant and an ether. A preferred embodiment is a fuel blend containing ethanol, dimethyl ether and a distilled organic acid. These fuel blends are thoroughly blended to obtain a motor fuel having a higher energy content and a lower pollution profile compared to standard commercial motor fuels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: Randall Fischer, Russell J. Barker, Bryan D. Johnson