Patents by Inventor Christopher M. Johnson
Christopher M. 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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Patent number: 12647272Abstract: Described in detail herein is a nested blockchain system. The nested blockchain system can include distributed nodes in a network. A node is configured to generate a master cryptographically verifiable distributed ledger represented by a sequence of blocks. The node spawns a first sub cryptographically verifiable ledger represented by a first genesis block containing a hash value referencing the first block generated in the master cryptographically verifiable ledger, in response to a first event. The node purges the first sub cryptographically verifiable ledger, in response to a second event.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2024Date of Patent: June 2, 2026Assignee: WALMART APOLLO, LLCInventor: Christopher M. Johnson
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DOCKING STATION WITH AN INTEGRATED FRAME FOR MOUNTING INSIDE THE PATIENT COMPARTMENT OF AN AMBULANCE
Publication number: 20260048687Abstract: A docking station that includes an infant carrier holder; a support frame supporting the infant carrier holder, and a plurality of couplers arranged on the support frame to engage a support bracket in order to detachably mount the support frame to the support bracket, and a system that includes the docking station and the support bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2025Publication date: February 19, 2026Inventors: Paul GIAMPAVOLO, Christopher M. JOHNSON -
Patent number: 12106261Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to monitoring condition compliance. In some embodiments, a system comprises a child device comprising a child device sensor configured to capture condition data, a child device memory configured to store the condition data, a child device transmitter configured to transmit the condition data, and a control circuit configured to cause transmission of a discovery message, receive acknowledgment messages, determine if the discovery message reached a parent device, if the discovery message reached a parent device, cause transmission of the condition data to the parent device, and if the discovery message did not reach a parent device, determine, from the other devices, one of the other devices, and cause transmission of the condition data to the one of the other devices, and the parent device configured to store and transmit condition data received from a plurality of child devices.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2023Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLCInventors: Christopher M. Johnson, Jeffrey D. Thiessen, Carla Denise Sharpe, Anand Banik
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Publication number: 20240259209Abstract: Described in detail herein is a nested blockchain system. The nested blockchain system can include distributed nodes in a network. A node is configured to generate a master cryptographically verifiable distributed ledger represented by a sequence of blocks. The node spawns a first sub cryptographically verifiable ledger represented by a first genesis block containing a hash value referencing the first block generated in the master cryptographically verifiable ledger, in response to a first event. The node purges the first sub cryptographically verifiable ledger, in response to a second event.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2024Publication date: August 1, 2024Inventor: Christopher M. Johnson
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Patent number: 11993161Abstract: An external power assist system for an eVTOL aircraft having one or more onboard batteries includes a subsurface power source and a power transfer interface electrically coupled to the subsurface power source. The power transfer interface is movable between various positions including a deployed position and a stowed position. The power transfer interface is configured to transfer power to the onboard batteries of the eVTOL aircraft in the deployed position. The power transfer interface is moved at least partially subsurface in the stowed position.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2021Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventor: Christopher M. Johnson
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Patent number: 11985248Abstract: Described in detail herein is a nested blockchain system. The nested blockchain system can include distributed nodes in a network. A node is configured to generate a master cryptographically verifiable distributed ledger represented by a sequence of blocks. The node spawns a first sub cryptographically verifiable ledger represented by a first genesis block containing a hash value referencing the first block generated in the master cryptographically verifiable ledger, in response to a first event. The node purges the first sub cryptographically verifiable ledger, in response to a second event.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2022Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLCInventor: Christopher M. Johnson
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Publication number: 20230259869Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to monitoring condition compliance. In some embodiments, a system comprises a child device comprising a child device sensor configured to capture condition data, a child device memory configured to store the condition data, a child device transmitter configured to transmit the condition data, and a control circuit configured to cause transmission of a discovery message, receive acknowledgment messages, determine if the discovery message reached a parent device, if the discovery message reached a parent device, cause transmission of the condition data to the parent device, and if the discovery message did not reach a parent device, determine, from the other devices, one of the other devices, and cause transmission of the condition data to the one of the other devices, and the parent device configured to store and transmit condition data received from a plurality of child devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Christopher M. Johnson, Jeffrey D. Thiessen, Carla Denise Sharpe, Anand Banik
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Patent number: 11715059Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to monitoring condition compliance. In some embodiments, a system comprises a child device comprising a child device sensor configured to capture condition data, a child device memory configured to store the condition data, a child device transmitter configured to transmit the condition data, and a control circuit configured to cause transmission of a discovery message, receive acknowledgment messages, determine if the discovery message reached a parent device, if the discovery message reached a parent device, cause transmission of the condition data to the parent device, and if the discovery message did not reach a parent device, determine, from the other devices, one of the other devices, and cause transmission of the condition data to the one of the other devices, and the parent device configured to store and transmit condition data received from a plurality of child devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2019Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLCInventors: Christopher M. Johnson, Jeffrey D. Thiessen, Carla Denise Sharpe, Anand Banik
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Patent number: 11591081Abstract: In an embodiment, a vertical-lift augmentation system for an aircraft includes a fan bank mounted to the aircraft in proximity to a wing of the aircraft, where the fan bank may include at least one fan. The vertical-lift augmentation system also includes a panel movably attached to the aircraft in relation to the fan bank, where the panel is adjustable between at least a first position in which the panel encloses the fan bank in the aircraft and a second position in which the panel at least partially exposes the fan bank.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2020Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventor: Christopher M. Johnson
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Publication number: 20220379747Abstract: An external power assist system for an eVTOL aircraft having one or more onboard batteries includes a subsurface power source and a power transfer interface electrically coupled to the subsurface power source. The power transfer interface is movable between various positions including a deployed position and a stowed position. The power transfer interface is configured to transfer power to the onboard batteries of the eVTOL aircraft in the deployed position. The power transfer interface is moved at least partially subsurface in the stowed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2021Publication date: December 1, 2022Applicant: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventor: Christopher M. Johnson
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Publication number: 20220311618Abstract: Described in detail herein is a nested blockchain system. The nested blockchain system can include distributed nodes in a network. A node is configured to generate a master cryptographically verifiable distributed ledger represented by a sequence of blocks. The node spawns a first sub cryptographically verifiable ledger represented by a first genesis block containing a hash value referencing the first block generated in the master cryptographically verifiable ledger, in response to a first event. The node purges the first sub cryptographically verifiable ledger, in response to a second event.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventor: Christopher M. Johnson
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Publication number: 20220211695Abstract: Disclosed is a method for reducing opioid-induced breathing, phrenic and rVRG abnormal activities. The disclosed methods can maintain the desired effects of an opioid while reducing any unwanted breathing problems.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2020Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: HAO XING, CHUN JIANG, NATHAN N. SABATE, CHRISTOPHER M. JOHNSON
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Publication number: 20220153332Abstract: Infant carriers are stably supported and transported by being positioned on a frame set on wheels. The frame may include an infant carrier holder with a floor with a ramp and sidewalls. The infant carrier holder may be integral with the frame or may be mounted to a mounting device that can be adjusted for mounting angle or height. A handle is provided to the frame at a position that is suitable for a person in a wheelchair to grasp the frame and move the transport. A handle suitable for a standing person to grasp the frame may optionally be provided. The transport permits a person that may have difficulty carrying or transporting an infant carrier to more easily transport the infant carrier in a standing or a seated position, the latter as may be the case with a wheelchair occupant. The transport may be fastened to the wheelchair.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2022Publication date: May 19, 2022Inventors: Paul Giampavolo, Christopher M. Johnson
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Patent number: 11282095Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided to enable wide access to numerous different previously compiled forecast modeling. In some embodiments, a system is provided that enables wide access to forecasting, comprising: a forecast model database that maintains numerous different forecast models that when run produce resulting forecast data relevant to making business decisions; and a forecasting interface system configured to receive multiple different forecast requests for forecast request data, which comprises a forecast model index comprising identifiers of the numerous different predefined forecast models and for each of the numerous different forecast models relevance characteristics, wherein the forecasting interface system selects, for each received forecast request, a forecast model of the numerous different forecast models based on a relationship between the corresponding forecast request data and the relevance characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2019Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLCInventors: Christopher M. Johnson, Ting Li
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Publication number: 20220063694Abstract: An infant carrier holder has a floor with a ramp and sidewalls and is mounted to a shopping cart. The ramp and sidewalls can contribute to stably supporting an infant carrier. The holder serves as a mechanical interface between an infant carrier, which can be received in the holder, and the shopping cart. The holder can be concavely shaped to assist in shopping cart nesting in addition to supporting a received infant carrier at a desired angle. The holder can be adjustably mounted to a gate or a basket of the shopping cart and may/may not interfere with nesting operations. The holder permits an infant carrier to be supported on a shopping cart without using a significant amount of shopping cart space or interfering with nesting operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2021Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventors: Paul Giampavolo, Christopher M. Johnson
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Patent number: 11244549Abstract: Discussed herein are techniques and implementations for deployment of machine-readable indicia on objects. The deployment can be achieved with a mechanical device to affix the machine-readable indicia to an object. The machine-readable indicia can be applied to the mechanical device, which then can be affixed to the object. The mechanical device can be portable and easily affixed to the object with snap-coupling fasteners. Structures on the mechanical device can help to locate and/or maintain the device on the object.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2020Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: Safe-Strap Company, LLCInventors: Paul Giampavolo, Christopher M. Johnson
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Patent number: 11235796Abstract: Infant carriers are stably supported and transported by being positioned on a frame set on wheels. The frame may include an infant carrier holder with a floor with a ramp and sidewalls. The infant carrier holder may be integral with the frame or may be mounted to a mounting device that can be adjusted for mounting angle or height. A handle is provided to the frame at a position that is suitable for a person in a wheelchair to grasp the frame and move the transport. A handle suitable for a standing person to grasp the frame may optionally be provided. The transport permits a person that may have difficulty carrying or transporting an infant carrier to more easily transport the infant carrier in a standing or a seated position, the latter as may be the case with a wheelchair occupant. The transport may be fastened to the wheelchair.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2018Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: SAFE-STRAP COMPANY, LLCInventors: Paul Giampavolo, Christopher M. Johnson
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Publication number: 20210380234Abstract: In an embodiment, a vertical-lift augmentation system for an aircraft includes a fan bank mounted to the aircraft in proximity to a wing of the aircraft, where the fan bank may include at least one fan. The vertical-lift augmentation system also includes a panel movably attached to the aircraft in relation to the fan bank, where the panel is adjustable between at least a first position in which the panel encloses the fan bank in the aircraft and a second position in which the panel at least partially exposes the fan bank.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2020Publication date: December 9, 2021Applicant: Bell Textron Inc.Inventor: Christopher M. JOHNSON
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Patent number: 11184171Abstract: Described in detail herein is an multi-variant tracking system. Independently operated domains can be associated with a cryptographically verifiable ledger represented by a sequence of blocks. The central computing system can receive an alert of a creation of a new block in a cryptographically verifiable ledger associated with a first independently operated domain. The central computing system can determine one or more independently operated domains affected by a change in a first data value of a first type. The central computing system can determine a type of a type of data value associated with other transaction records in each cryptographically verifiable ledger for each of the independently operated domains. The central computing system can convert the change in the first data value of the first type to a corresponding change in a data value of a different type of data value.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2019Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLCInventor: Christopher M. Johnson
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Patent number: 11161537Abstract: An infant carrier holder has a floor with a ramp and sidewalls and is mounted to a shopping cart. The ramp and sidewalls can contribute to stably supporting an infant carrier. The holder serves as a mechanical interface between an infant carrier, which can be received in the holder, and the shopping cart. The holder can be concavely shaped to assist in shopping cart nesting in addition to supporting a received infant carrier at a desired angle. The holder can be adjustably mounted to a gate or a basket of the shopping cart and may/may not interfere with nesting operations. The holder permits an infant carrier to be supported on a shopping cart without using a significant amount of shopping cart space or interfering with nesting operations.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2017Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: SAFE-STRAP COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Paul Giampavolo, Christopher M. Johnson