Patents by Inventor Dennis Johnson

Dennis 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: 11951317
    Abstract: An operating room cable assembly for an electrical stimulation system that includes a lead connector having a housing, a lead lumen extending inwardly from a first opening in the housing and configured and arranged to receive a portion of a lead or lead extension, and a contact assembly disposed within the housing and configured and arranged to move relative to the housing. The contact assembly is configured and arranged to move to a load position and is biased to return to a lock position. The contact assembly includes of contacts that are configured and arranged to engage a portion of any lead or lead extension within the lead lumen when the contact assembly is in the lock position and to disengage from the portion of the lead or lead extension within the lead lumen when the contact assembly is in the load position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
    Inventors: Ranjan Krishna Mukhari Nageri, Katie Hoose, Alexander Pruitt, Dennis Johnson, Maziyar Keshtgar, Brian Fang
  • Publication number: 20210299454
    Abstract: An operating room cable assembly for an electrical stimulation system that includes a lead connector having a housing, a lead lumen extending inwardly from a first opening in the housing and configured and arranged to receive a portion of a lead or lead extension, and a contact assembly disposed within the housing and configured and arranged to move relative to the housing. The contact assembly is configured and arranged to move to a load position and is biased to return to a lock position. The contact assembly includes of contacts that are configured and arranged to engage a portion of any lead or lead extension within the lead lumen when the contact assembly is in the lock position and to disengage from the portion of the lead or lead extension within the lead lumen when the contact assembly is in the load position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Ranjan Krishna Mukhari Nageri, Katie Hoose, Alex Pruitt, Dennis Johnson, Maziyar Keshtgar, Brian Fang
  • Patent number: 11045656
    Abstract: An operating room cable assembly for an electrical stimulation system that includes a lead connector having a housing, a lead lumen extending inwardly from a first opening in the housing and configured and arranged to receive a portion of a lead or lead extension, and a contact assembly disposed within the housing and configured and arranged to move relative to the housing. The contact assembly is configured and arranged to move to a load position and is biased to return to a lock position. The contact assembly includes of contacts that are configured and arranged to engage a portion of any lead or lead extension within the lead lumen when the contact assembly is in the lock position and to disengage from the portion of the lead or lead extension within the lead lumen when the contact assembly is in the load position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
    Inventors: Ranjan Krishna Mukhari Nageri, Katie Hoose, Alex Pruitt, Dennis Johnson, Maziyar Keshtgar, Brian Fang
  • Publication number: 20210090009
    Abstract: A quality control and inventory system for metal fabrication projects is disclosed comprising a plurality of material data comprising a plurality of materials input via a user interface to a database in communication with a computing device via a server. The plurality of material data includes a piece mark to specify each item of the plurality of materials. A plurality of quality control inspection data includes a plurality of quality control tests and associated with a result of the quality control inspection test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventor: Dennis Johnson
  • Patent number: 10639485
    Abstract: An operating-room cable-assembly for an electrical-stimulation system includes a lead connector with a lead passageway defined in a housing. Contacts disposed in the housing engage terminals of a lead when the lead is operationally-inserted into the lead passageway. A first biased tab is disposed in a first tab lumen defined in the housing. The first biased tab has a first end exposed to an outer surface of the housing and an opposing second end exposed to the lead passageway. The first biased tab moves to an unlock position and is biased to return to a lock position. When in the lock position, the first biased tab is biased to exert a force against an inserted lead sufficient to resist axial movement of the lead relative to the lead connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
    Inventors: Ranjan Krishna Mukhari Nageri, Daniel J. Romero, Katie Hoose, Alexander Pruitt, Dennis Johnson, Maziyar Keshtgar
  • Publication number: 20190026106
    Abstract: Provided is a process of inferring which software-issue reports are addressed by a code-change submission, the process including: obtaining a plurality of software-issue reports; obtaining a current code-change submitted to a repository of source code of a software application; selecting a subset of the software-issue reports by inferring which of the software-issue reports describe an issue addressed by the current code-change; and storing in memory an association between the subset of the software-issue reports and the current code-change.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Jacob Burton, Andrew Homeyer, Kelli Hackethal, Megan Espeland, Mary Davis, Dennis Johnson
  • Patent number: 9624036
    Abstract: A system and method for mitigating dust migration at a wellsite is described. An oilfield material reservoir is provided for receiving oilfield material, the oilfield material reservoir having an enclosure. A dust collector is provided for collecting dust generated at the oilfield material reservoir, and a duct in communication with the enclosure and the dust collector is provided for transferring dust generated at the oilfield material reservoir to the dust collector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Rajesh Luharuka, Galina Gennadievna Petukhova, Kim A. Hodgson, Edward Leugemors, Sergey Makarychev-Mikhailov, Artem Valeryevich Kabannik, Bobby Link, Dennis Johnson, Olga Vladimirovna Nevvonen, Megrose Quiterio
  • Patent number: 9191347
    Abstract: A method of routing messages may include providing a listener registry of a plurality of listeners and associated namespaces so that at least one namespace is associated with each of the plurality of listeners. A message may be received from an originating application, and the message may include a message namespace. The message may be stored in a message queue, and a determination may be made to determine if a listener from the listener registry is associated with the message namespace. If no listener from the listener registry is associated with the message namespace, the message may be stored in a parked message queue separate from the message queue. After the message has been in the parked message queue for a predetermined period of time, the message may be deleted from the parked message queue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Brett Dennis Johnson, Larry Kent, Jr., Charles Frederick Hart, Matthew Campbell, Donald H. Fair, Thomas Hackbarth, Bruce Peterson
  • Publication number: 20140258431
    Abstract: A method of routing messages may include providing a listener registry of a plurality of listeners and associated namespaces so that at least one namespace is associated with each of the plurality of listeners. A message may be received from an originating application, and the message may include a message namespace. The message may be stored in a message queue, and a determination may be made to determine if a listener from the listener registry is associated with the message namespace. If no listener from the listener registry is associated with the message namespace, the message may be stored in a parked message queue separate from the message queue. After the message has been in the parked message queue for a predetermined period of time, the message may be deleted from the parked message queue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Brett Dennis Johnson, Larry Kent, JR., Charles Frederick Hart, Matthew Campbell, Donald H. Fair, Thomas Hackbarth, Bruce Peterson
  • Patent number: 8737579
    Abstract: A method of routing messages may include providing a listener registry of a plurality of listeners and associated namespaces so that at least one namespace is associated with each of the plurality of listeners. A message may be received from an originating application, and the message may include a message namespace. The message may be stored in a message queue, and a determination may be made to determine if a listener from the listener registry is associated with the message namespace. If no listener from the listener registry is associated with the message namespace, the message may be stored in a parked message queue separate from the message queue. After the message has been in the parked message queue for a predetermined period of time, the message may be deleted from the parked message queue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Brett Dennis Johnson, Larry Kent, Jr., Charles Frederick Hart, Matthew Campbell, Donald H. Fair, Thomas Hackbarth, Bruce Peterson
  • Publication number: 20130309052
    Abstract: A system and method for mitigating dust migration at a wellsite is described. An oilfield material reservoir is provided for receiving oilfield material, the oilfield material reservoir having an enclosure. A dust collector is provided for collecting dust generated at the oilfield material reservoir, and a duct in communication with the enclosure and the dust collector is provided for transferring dust generated at the oilfield material reservoir to the dust collector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventors: Rajesh Luharuka, Galina Gennadievna Petukhova, Kim A. Hodgson, Edward Leugemors, Sergey Makarychev-Mikhailov, Artem Valeryevich Kabannik, Bobby Link, Dennis Johnson, Olga Vladimirovna Nevvonen, MegRose Quiterio
  • Patent number: 8499442
    Abstract: A conductive elastomeric and mechanical pin and contact system for creation of a Elastromechanical Connector (1) that combines Mechanical Pins, an Insulator Array with Conductive Elastromeric Memory Material. This combination provides a low cost, high density, reliable, reusable electronic interconnect system. This system can be used in place of most connector systems in use today. It replaces any connector that uses pins and sockets and also supports the fine conductor pitch required in the semiconductor business like Ball Grid Array (BGA) Sockets and related devises. The inventive device includes mechanical pins (2), installed in an insulator (3), each mechanical pin is topped with conductive elastromeric compound (4). A mechanical pin is used for each connection point, the insulator positions the mechanical pins in an array pattern appropriate to the interconnection requirement. A conductive elastromeric compound is added to each metal pin to create the Z axis electrical coplanality to the mating unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Inventors: James J Levante, Dennis Johnson, Tom Sahakian
  • Patent number: 8225500
    Abstract: A process to make a connector is enclosed. The claimed embodiment comprises the following steps. First, design an insulating substrate using a customer specification. Second, program a Computer Numerical Control machine tool to form holes in the insulating substrate according to the design made in step one. Third, program a computer controlled dispensing machine tool to dispense conductive polymer into each hole formed in step 2. Fourth, form holes in the insulating substrate using the programmed Computer Numerical Control machine tool. Fifth, place a pin in each hole. Sixth, using a computer controlled automated dispensing machine, dispense electrically conductive polymer into each hole around the pin. And, finally, cure the polymer to hold the pin in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Onanon Inc.
    Inventors: James J Levante, Dennis Johnson, Tom Sahakian
  • Patent number: 8182019
    Abstract: A semitrailer tarpaulin securing system includes a trailer with a first lateral wall, a second lateral wall and an opening extending into an upper side of the trailer. A plurality of covering supports extends between the first and second lateral walls and across the opening. A covering is removably positionable on the supports to close the opening. Each of a plurality of retaining members has a first end, a second end and a central portion extending between the first and second ends. Each of the first ends is attached to the first lateral wall and each of the second ends is attached to the second lateral wall so that the central portion of each of the retaining members extends over the opening of the trailer. The covering is between the supports and the retaining members. The retaining members inhibit the covering from blowing off of the trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Inventor: Dennis Johnson
  • Patent number: 8029511
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for fluidly coupling a reservoir containing a flowable biomaterial to a mold. The flow of the flowable biomaterial into the mold is controlled in accordance with a first operating parameter. At least one injection condition is monitored. The flow of the flowable biomaterial is controlled in accordance with a second operating parameter in response to one or more of the injection conditions reaching a threshold level. The second operating parameter is maintained during at least a portion of the curing of the flowable biomaterial. In some embodiments, the second operating parameter may optionally include permitting a portion of the flowable biomaterial to be expelled from the mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Disc Dynamics, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce R. Bowman, Rob Kohler, Erik Martz, Dan Melink, Khin Myint, Michael Ahrens, Jean-Charles Lehuec, John Sherman, Scott Hook, Dennis Johnson, Qi-Bin Bao, Robert Garryl Hudgins
  • Patent number: 8020667
    Abstract: A lift apparatus to deploy from a storage position in a ceiling to a working position supported by the floor of a room below the ceiling where the lift apparatus is stored. A electrically motor powered drive raises a lift platform and lowers a lift platform to carry items from the room to an attic above the room. Controls are used to deploy the lift apparatus and to operate the lift platform on the lift apparatus. Preferred method of operating the lift apparatus is an acme screw drive which provides an appropriate mechanical advantage reducing the size of the motor required, but also will prevent downward movement either of the lift apparatus during the deployment procedure or of the lift platform while moving items from the attic to the room below the attic or from the room below the attic to the attic. The lift apparatus is supported by the floor and does not require any special bracing or strengthening of floor joists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Inventor: Dennis Johnson
  • Publication number: 20110064966
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel liposome compositions generally including a foreign inclusion (e.g., diamond) component, and a liposome (e.g., a paucilamellar liposome) component. Also disclosed are methods of using these composition for plating and plate obtained thereby. Novel liposomal compositions including components such as diamonds, are also disclosed, which can be used in a variety of applications, such as in abrasive, cosmetic or medical applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventors: Frank C. Scarpa, Dennis Johnson
  • Patent number: 7666008
    Abstract: A conductive elastomeric and mechanical pin and contact system for creation of a Elastomechanical Connector (1) that combines Mechanical Pins, an Insulator Array with Conductive Elastomeric Memory Material. One embodiment includes mechanical pins (2), installed in an insulator (3), each mechanical pin is topped with conductive elastomeric compound (4). A mechanical pin is used for each connection point, the insulator positions the mechanical pins in an array pattern appropriate to the interconnection requirement. A conductive elastomeric compound is added to each metal pin to create the Z axis electrical coplanality to the mating unit. Another embodiment substitutes a metal plated through hole for the pin and uses elastomeric flex dots on both ends of the through hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Onanon, Inc.
    Inventors: James J Levante, Dennis Johnson, Tom Sahakian
  • Publication number: 20100024211
    Abstract: A conductive elastomeric and mechanical pin and contact system for creation of a Elastromechanical Connector (1) that combines Mechanical Pins, an Insulator Array with Conductive Elastromeric Memory Material. This combination provides a low cost, high density, reliable, reusable electronic interconnect system. This system can be used in place of most connector systems in use today. It replaces any connector that uses pins and sockets and also supports the fine conductor pitch required in the semiconductor business like Ball Grid Array (BGA) Sockets and related devises. The inventive device includes mechanical pins (2), installed in an insulator (3), each mechanical pin is topped with conductive elastromeric compound (4). A mechanical pin is used for each connection point, the insulator positions the mechanical pins in an array pattern appropriate to the interconnection requirement. A conductive elastromeric compound is added to each metal pin to create the Z axis electrical coplanality to the mating unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: James J. Levante, Dennis Johnson, Tom Sahakian
  • Publication number: 20100018054
    Abstract: A conductive elastomeric and mechanical pin and contact system for creation of a Elastromechanical Connector (1) that combines Mechanical Pins, an Insulator Array with Conductive Elastromeric Memory Material. This combination provides a low cost, high density, reliable, reusable electronic interconnect system. This system can be used in place of most connector systems in use today. It replaces any connector that uses pins and sockets and also supports the fine conductor pitch required in the semiconductor business like Ball Grid Array (BGA) Sockets and related devises. The inventive device includes mechanical pins (2), installed in an insulator (3), each mechanical pin is topped with conductive elastromeric compound (4). A mechanical pin is used for each connection point, the insulator positions the mechanical pins in an array pattern appropriate to the interconnection requirement. A conductive elastromeric compound is added to each metal pin to create the Z axis electrical coplanality to the mating unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: James J. Levante, Dennis Johnson, Tom Sahakian