Patents by Inventor C. Johnson

C. 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).

  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES AND VASCULARIZATION MEMBRANES
    Publication number: 20210401564
    Abstract: An implantable medical device and methods for making and using the same are provided. In various embodiments, the device comprises a central hub structure in communication with at least one housing or pod capable of containing cells and therapeutic materials. Also provided are membrane structures and methods of forming the same, the membranes comprising a gradient of varying porosity for use with devices of the present disclosure, as well as other uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Steven Kent NEUENFELDT, Robert C. JOHNSON
  • DATA RECOVERY USING BITMAP DATA STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20210390019
    Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure describe implementing bitmap-based data replication when a primary form of data replication between a source device and a target device cannot be used. According to one example, a temporal identifier may be received from the target device. If the source device determines that the primary replication method is unable to be used to replicate data associated with the temporal identifier, a secondary replication method may be initiated. The secondary replication method may utilize a recovery bitmap identifying data blocks that have changed on the source device since a previous event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Roopesh Battepati, Michael C. Johnson, Manoj Kadam, Raymond Wang, Ganesh Prasad, Ziquan Zhu
  • ELECTRODE WITH FLAME RETARDANT ADDITIVES AND METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR PREPARATION AND USE
    Publication number: 20210391578
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an electrode active material for lithium ion batteries. In one example, the electrode active material may include a lithium mixed metal oxide core and flame-retardant dusting particles partially retained within a surface of the core. In some examples, the dusting particles may have an average size of less than 20 ?m. In some examples, the amount of dusting particles by weight may be greater than 0.1% of the core particles and less than 50% of the core particles. In another example, methods are provided for manufacturing the electrode active material for use in a lithium ion battery, where lithium metal composite core particles may be mixed with the flame-retardant dusting particles in a dry process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: Lixin Wang, Weidong Zhou, Yao Chen, Chloe Harrison, Fu Zhou, Kitae Kim, Jun Wang, Derek C. Johnson
  • Retracting tunnel rodent trap
    Patent number: 11185066
    Abstract: A rodent trap covered base defines an enclosed interior accessible through a sliding plastic tunnel defining a passageway for rodents into the interior. The tunnel has a projecting strike member, and is biased by an underlying spring to a retracted position. A trigger engaging member extends from the tunnel to be retained by a catch on a trigger mounted to the base. When a rodent passes through the tunnel into the base interior, it is directed by barriers towards a rodent attracting bait. To reach the bait, the rodent must press against a pivotably mounted trigger, thereby dislodging the trigger from the trigger engaging member which releases the tunnel to be driven by the spring to retract along parallel tracks to bring the strike plate forcibly against the rodent within the trap, usually killing it, and closing the trap, which is then presented covered within the trap for disposal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Walsh, Daniel C. Johnson
  • VASCULAR ACCESS DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR MONITORING PATIENT HEALTH
    Publication number: 20210361166
    Abstract: The present technology relates to vascular access devices, systems, and methods configured to monitor a patient's health. In some embodiments, the vascular access device may include a sensing element, and the system of the present technology may be configured to obtain physiological measurements of the patient via the sensing element, determine at least one physiological parameter based on the physiological measurement, compare the at least one physiological parameter to a predetermined threshold, and, based on the comparison, provide an indication of the patient's health.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: James D. Mitchell, Theodore C. Johnson, Andrew Thoreson
  • Terminal block assemblies
    Patent number: 11171429
    Abstract: A terminal assembly includes a terminal block of a dielectric material defining a plurality of bores therethrough. A respective terminal contact of an electrically conductive material is seated in each of the respective bores. The terminal contact defines a longitudinal axis therethrough with a terminal bore defined through the terminal contact along the longitudinal axis. A divider wall separates the terminal bore into a solder cup for a lead wire on an interior side of the terminal bore, and a lug receptacle on an exterior side of the terminal bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Dhaval Patel, Craig J. Wojcik, Edward C. Allen, Skyler Ripplinger, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson, Doren Smith
  • COMPACT LIGHTWEIGHT PERSONAL TRAINER
    Publication number: 20210322819
    Abstract: The inventive apparatus comprises a mat member. The mat includes a scale physically secured to the mat member. The scale has an electrical output strives an electronic circuit. A display displays a weight measured by the scale. A switch is distributed over an area roughly commensurate with the area needed to trot in place. The switch is secured to the mat and underlies a top surface of the mat. The switch is coupled to the electronic circuit. The electronic circuit is programmed to count the number of times that the switch is closed, whereby trotting in place results in closing the switch in response to trotting paces. The above transducers are used to monitor and crosscheck activity and dietary information input into the system by the user and make recommendations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventor: Sharon C. JOHNSON
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SLOT MACHINE GAME ASSOCIATED WITH MARKET LINE WAGERS
    Publication number: 20210319671
    Abstract: System and methods related to wagering, such as slot machines and/or other electronic games. Some wagering may relate to market indicators, market lines, and/or stop commands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, James C. Johnson
  • Data recovery using bitmap data structure
    Patent number: 11144397
    Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure describe implementing bitmap-based data replication when a primary form of data replication between a source device and a target device cannot be used. According to one example, a temporal identifier may be received from the target device. If the source device determines that the primary replication method is unable to be used to replicate data associated with the temporal identifier, a secondary replication method may be initiated. The secondary replication method may utilize a recovery bitmap identifying data blocks that have changed on the source device since a previous event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Roopesh Battepati, Michael C. Johnson, Manoj Kadam, Raymond Wang, Ganesh Prasad, Ziquan Zhu
  • DETERMINISTIC VERIFICATION OF DIGITAL IDENTITY DOCUMENTS
    Publication number: 20210314152
    Abstract: A method, computer program product, and system obtaining and identity verification request that include a specification for one or more electronic identity documents including one or more requested document types to fulfill the identity verification request. One or more processors locate at least one electronic identity document including each of the requested document types. Each electronic identity document in the repository includes machine readable metadata that includes the document type of that document. The one or more processors per form a deterministic match to select one electronic identity document including each of the one or more requested document types to utilize in formulating a response to the identity verification request and formulate a response to the identity verification request, based on the selected electronic identity document(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: William F. Abt, JR., Robert W. Harris, JR., Asher C. Johnson
  • Quantum well placement in a tunable VCSEL
    Patent number: 11139635
    Abstract: Quantum well designs for tunable VCSELs are disclosed that are tolerant of the wavelength shift. Specifically, the active region has even number of substantially uniformly spaced (ΒΌ of the center wavelength in the semiconducting material) quantum wells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Excelitas Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Bartley C. Johnson, Mark E. Kuznetsov, Walid A. Atia, Peter S. Whitney
  • AN OPTICAL DEVICE COMPRISING A MULTI-ORDER DIFFRACTIVE FRESNEL LENS (MOD-DFL) AND AN ACHROMATIZING COMPENSATION MECHANISM, AND A METHOD FOR ENHANCING IMAGES CAPTURED USING THE MOD-DFL
    Publication number: 20210297601
    Abstract: An optical device is provided that comprises a multi-order diffractive Fresnel lens (MOD-DFL) and an achromatizing compensation mechanism that reduces refractive dispersion created by the MOD-DFL, thereby reducing the focal range of the MOD-DFL. A method is also provided of using the optical device in an image processing system to obtain images of an object and processing the images to perform image enhancement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2019
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas D. Milster, Lee C. Johnson, Daniel Apai
  • CONNECTION ASSEMBLY COVER WITH INTEGRATED ANTI-ROTATION
    Publication number: 20210288556
    Abstract: A resistor pack assembly including an anti-rotation housing. The anti-rotation housing includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, one or more anti-rotation lugs extending away from the first surface, and an internal cavity extending from the second surface into the anti-rotation housing towards the first surface. The resistor pack assembly also including a positive rail located at least partially within the internal cavity, a negative rail having an inner circular face and an outer circular face located radially outward from the inner circular face, and an insulator ring is interposed between the second surface of the anti-rotation housing and the outer circular face of the negative rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Dhaval Patel, Andrew R. Wilkinson, Andrew P. Grosskopf, Edward C. Allen, Kyle S. Sirbasku, Duane C. Johnson
  • KEYBOARD TRADING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210278944
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for providing customized keyboards for receiving user inputs, and view regions for displaying information for users in useful arrangements. Such keyboards include keys that are pre-programmed to reflect the issues present in each trading pane of the view regions. Using such keys, a user may direct the trading application to quickly and efficiently switch between multiple issues, and place, manipulate or cancel orders on them. The keyboard may also be designed such that multiple keys may be disabled, replaced or mapped to perform different functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Joseph C. Noviello, Michael Sweeting, Lee M. Amaitis, James C. Johnson
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING EXECUTION OF TRADING ORDERS
    Publication number: 20210272200
    Abstract: A system for processing trading orders comprises an optimizer module operable to receive a first trading order and a second trading order. The optimizer module is further operable to receive market data associated with at least one market center. The optimizer module is further operable to determine whether to transmit the second trading order to the at least one market center prior to transmitting the first trading order to the at least one market center, the determination based at least in part on the market data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew W. Claus, James R. Driscoll, James C. Johnson
  • FREEFORM SURFACE HAVING A DIFFRACTIVE PATTERN AND A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FORMING A DEFRACTIVE PATTERN ON A FREEFORM SURFACE
    Publication number: 20210271102
    Abstract: An optical device comprising a freeform optical surface having a diffractive pattern formed thereon and a method and system for forming a diffractive pattern on a freeform optical surface are provided. The diffractive pattern can be formed with sufficient precision that the optical device is suitable for use in a telescope used in astrometry for exoplanet sub-micro-arcsecond resolution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2019
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas D. Milster, Lee C. Johnson, Eduardo Bendek
  • Vascular access devices, systems, and methods for monitoring patient health
    Patent number: 11096582
    Abstract: The present technology relates to vascular access devices, systems, and methods configured to monitor a patient's health. In some embodiments, the vascular access device may include a sensing element, and the system of the present technology may be configured to obtain physiological measurements of the patient via the sensing element, determine at least one physiological parameter based on the physiological measurement, compare the at least one physiological parameter to a predetermined threshold, and, based on the comparison, provide an indication of the patient's health.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Veris Health Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Mitchell, Theodore C. Johnson, Andrew Thoreson
  • INPUT SHAFTS FOR GENERATORS
    Publication number: 20210254656
    Abstract: An input shaft includes an annular main shaft extending along a longitudinal axis with an internal bore configured for fluid flow through the annular main shaft. A generator spline is included on an exterior surface of a first end of the main shaft. A gearbox spline is included on an exterior surface of a second end of the main shaft opposite the first end. At least one orifice is defined through the main shaft from the internal bore to the exterior surface of the second end of the main shaft for flow of fluid from the internal bore to the exterior surface for cooling and lubrication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Craig J. Wojcik, Ted A. Martin, Duane C. Johnson
  • ROTATING RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES, GENERATORS HAVING ROTATING RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS OF MAKING ROTATING RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES
    Publication number: 20210257887
    Abstract: A rectifier assembly includes a terminal arranged along an assembly axis, a mounting ring axially offset from the terminal and seating a diode, a bus bar received within the mounting ring and electrically connecting the diode to the terminal through the bus bar, and a mounting ring. The mounting ring insulator receives the bus bar, is axially offset from the mounting ring, and contains an insert. The insert fixes the bus bar to the mounting ring insulator and compressively fixing the diode within the mounting ring. Generators and methods of making rectifier assemblies for generators are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Dhaval Patel, Andrew R. Wilkinson, Edward C. Allen, Duane C. Johnson, Kyle S. Sirbasku
  • Integrated optical coherence analysis system
    Patent number: 11092426
    Abstract: Optical coherence tomography (OCT) probe and system designs are disclosed that minimize the effects of mechanical movement and strain to the probe to the OCT analysis. It also concerns optical designs that are robust against noise from the OCT laser source. Also integrated OCT system-probes are included that yield compact and robust electro-opto-mechanical systems along with polarization sensitive OCT systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Excelitas Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Bartley C. Johnson, Dale C. Flanders