Patents by Inventor Frank Johnson

Frank 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: 12296630
    Abstract: A nonpneumatic tire (NPT) having an inner ring for receiving a hub by which the nonpneumatic tire is affixed to a vehicle or other apparatus, an outer ring encircled by a tread band, and a plurality of revolved and mirrored spokes that extend between the inner ring and the outer ring to form an interconnected web of collapsible open cells. Each of the spokes includes multiple segments, with at least some of the segments having a concave bias when in an unloaded state. The design and arrangement of the spokes results in a nondirectional web, and loads experienced by the NPT are distributed throughout the web in a manner that increases the load carrying capacity of the NPT.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: American Kenda Rubber Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Claire Shand, Joseph Skibo, Jr., Frank Johnson, Daniel Davis
  • Publication number: 20240001713
    Abstract: A nonpneumatic tire (NPT) having an inner ring for receiving a hub by which the nonpneumatic tire is affixed to a vehicle or other apparatus, an outer ring encircled by a tread band, and a plurality of revolved and mirrored spokes that extend between the inner ring and the outer ring to form an interconnected web of collapsible open cells. Each of the spokes includes multiple segments, with at least some of the segments having a concave bias when in an unloaded state. The design and arrangement of the spokes results in a nondirectional web, and loads experienced by the NPT are distributed throughout the web in a manner that increases the load carrying capacity of the NPT.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Claire Shand, Joseph Skibo, JR., Frank Johnson, Daniel Davis
  • Publication number: 20210172597
    Abstract: A burner assembly including a burner box with an inlet for the introduction of a combustible mixture and a block plate integrated with the burner box. The block plate assists in a desired distribution of the combustible mixture. A distribution plate overlying the block plate and a single mesh surface above the distribution plate contribute to overall improved pressure and distribution of heat across the burner assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: UTILIZATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, NFP
    Inventors: Frank JOHNSON, Shawn SCOTT
  • Publication number: 20160375011
    Abstract: Provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprising an antagonist, an agonist, a seal coat, and a sequestering polymer, wherein the antagonist, agonist, seal coat and at least one sequestering polymer are all components of a single unit, and wherein the seal coat forms a layer physically separating the antagonist from the agonist from one another. Methods for manufacturing such a pharmaceutical composition are also provided. Methods for treating pain using such compositions is also demonstrated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Alfred Liang, Frank Matthews, Garth Boehm, Lijuan Tang, Frank Johnson, Joseph Stauffer
  • Publication number: 20160338968
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method of treating a condition in a host that is responsive to an agonist, the method comprising administering to the host a multi-layer pharmaceutical composition comprising the agonist and an antagonist thereof, wherein the agonist and antagonist are not in direct contact with one another in the intact form of the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Frank Matthews, Alfred C. Liang, Frank Johnson
  • Patent number: 9388561
    Abstract: A modular steel-framed construction mold apparatus comprised of a plurality of contiguous foundation, cavity wall and roof deck void spaces defined and formed by assemblies of interlocking encasement panels and connectors integrally attached to a structural steel grillage for accepting, containing, and shaping wet concrete fill, a method for forming, casting, and encasing monolithic composite concrete and steel buildings and structures in situ using said mold apparatus, and a permanently encased monolithic composite concrete and steel structure constructed by employing the foregoing modular mold apparatus and method of concrete construction. The structural steel grillage supports the encasement assemblies before and during the casting process, becoming fully embedded within the cast concrete, and provides tensile strength complementing the compressive strength of concrete fill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Inventors: Frank Johnson, Minhaj Kirmani
  • Publication number: 20160058755
    Abstract: Provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprising an antagonist, an agonist, a seal coat, and a sequestering polymer, wherein the antagonist, agonist, seal coat and at least one sequestering polymer are all components of a single unit, and wherein the seal coat forms a layer physically separating the antagonist from the agonist from one another. Methods for manufacturing such a pharmaceutical composition are also provided. Methods for treating pain using such compositions is also demonstrated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Alfred Liang, Frank Matthews, Garth Boehm, Lijuan Tang, Frank Johnson, Joseph Stauffer
  • Publication number: 20150104519
    Abstract: Provided herein are formulations and methods for treating pain in human beings. Also provided are optimal ratios at which an opioid and an opioid antagonist may be combined for administration to humans such that the opioid activity is inhibited. These ratios may also be used to formulate compositions containing both an opioid and an opioid antagonist within a single pharmaceutical dosing unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Alfred Liang, Frank Matthews, Garth Boehm, Lijuan Tang, Frank Johnson, Joseph Stauffer
  • Patent number: 8736061
    Abstract: Integrated circuits and methods for fabricating integrated circuits are provided. In an embodiment, an integrated circuit includes a standard cell having a first boundary, a second boundary opposite the first boundary, a third boundary interconnecting the first and second boundaries, and a fourth boundary opposite the third boundary and interconnecting the first and second boundaries. The standard cell further includes parallel active areas extending from the first boundary to the second boundary. Also, the standard cell has parallel gate strips extending from the third boundary to the fourth boundary and over the active areas. A cut mask overlies the gate strips. An interconnect is positioned overlying the cut mask and forms an electrical connection with a selected gate strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignees: GLOBALFOUNDRIES, Inc., International Business Machines, STMicroelectronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Johnson, Olivier Menut, Marc Tarabbia, Gregory A. Northrop
  • Publication number: 20140056975
    Abstract: Provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprising an antagonist, an agonist, a seal coat, and a sequestering polymer, wherein the antagonist, agonist, seal coat and at least one sequestering polymer are all components of a single unit, and wherein the seal coat forms a layer physically separating the antagonist from the agonist from one another. Methods for manufacturing such a pharmaceutical composition are also provided. Methods for treating pain using such compositions is also demonstrated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Alpharma Pharmaceuticals LLC
    Inventors: Alfred Liang, Francis Joseph Matthews, Garth Boehm, Lijuan Tang, Frank Johnson, Joseph Stauffer
  • Publication number: 20140037721
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising an antagonist, an agonist, a seal coat, and a sequestering polymer, wherein the antagonist, agonist, seal coat and at least one sequestering polymer are all components of a single unit, and wherein the seal coat forms a layer physically separating the antagonist from the agonist from one another. Methods for manufacturing such a pharmaceutical composition are also provided. Methods for treating pain using such compositions are also demonstrated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Alpharma pharmaceuticals LLC
    Inventors: Alfred Liang, Frank Matthews, Garth Boehm, Lijuan Tang, Frank Johnson, Joseph Stauffer
  • Patent number: 8623418
    Abstract: Provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprising an antagonist, an agonist, a seal coat, and a sequestering polymer, wherein the antagonist, agonist, seal coat and at least one sequestering polymer are all components of a single unit, and wherein the seal coat forms a layer physically separating the antagonist from the agonist from one another. Methods for manufacturing such a pharmaceutical composition are also provided. Methods for treating pain using such compositions is also demonstrated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Alpharma Pharmaceuticals LLC
    Inventors: Alfred Liang, Frank Matthews, Garth Boehm, Lijuan Tang, Frank Johnson, Joseph Stauffer
  • Publication number: 20130337020
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method of treating a condition in a host that is responsive to an agonist, the method comprising administering to the host a multi-layer pharmaceutical composition comprising the agonist and an antagonist thereof, wherein the agonist and antagonist are not in direct contact with one another in the intact form of the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: Alpharma Pharmaceuticals LLC
    Inventors: Frank Matthews, Alfred C Liang, Frank Johnson
  • Publication number: 20120121667
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising an antagonist, an agonist, a seal coat, and a sequestering polymer, wherein the antagonist, agonist, seal coat and at least one sequestering polymer are all components of a single unit, and wherein the seal coat forms a layer physically separating the antagonist from the agonist from one another. Methods for manufacturing such a pharmaceutical composition are also provided. Methods for treating pain using such compositions are also demonstrated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Alfred Liang, Frank Matthews, Garth Boehm, Lijuan Tang, Frank Johnson, Joseph Stauffer
  • Publication number: 20110011018
    Abstract: A modular steel-framed construction mold apparatus comprised of a plurality of contiguous foundation, cavity wall and roof deck void spaces defined and formed by assemblies of interlocking encasement panels and connectors integrally attached to a structural steel grillage for accepting, containing, and shaping wet concrete fill, a method for forming, casting, and encasing monolithic composite concrete and steel buildings and structures in situ using said mold apparatus, and a permanently encased monolithic composite concrete and steel structure constructed by employing the foregoing modular mold apparatus and method of concrete construction. The structural steel grillage supports the encasement assemblies before and during the casting process, becoming fully embedded within the cast concrete, and provides tensile strength complementing the compressive strength of concrete fill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventors: Frank Johnson, Minhaj Kirmani
  • Publication number: 20100151014
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising an antagonist, an agonist, a seal coat, and a sequestering polymer, wherein the antagonist, agonist, seal coat and at least one sequestering polymer are all components of a single unit, and wherein the seal coat forms a layer physically separating the antagonist from the agonist from one another. Methods for manufacturing such a pharmaceutical composition are also provided. Methods for treating pain using such compositions are also demonstrated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: Alpharma Pharmaceuticals, LLC
    Inventors: Alfred Liang, Frank Matthews, Garth Boehm, Lijuan Tang, Frank Johnson, Joseph Stauffer
  • Publication number: 20100152221
    Abstract: Provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprising an antagonist, an agonist, a seal coat, and a sequestering polymer, wherein the antagonist, agonist, seal coat and at least one sequestering polymer are all components of a single unit, and wherein the seal coat forms a layer physically separating the antagonist from the agonist from one another. Methods for manufacturing such a pharmaceutical composition are also provided. Methods for treating pain using such compositions is also demonstrated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: Alpharma Pharmaceuticals, LLC
    Inventors: Alfred Liang, Frank Matthews, Garth Boehm, Lijuan Tang, Frank Johnson, Joseph Stauffer
  • Publication number: 20100010611
    Abstract: A stent based apparatus and method for directing external beam radiation comprising a series of devices and a system of implanting these devices within a patient to direct therapeutic radiation given to the patient. Each of the devices can deliver a tiny gold fiducial (or fiducial constructed of another material capable of acting as a target to direct external beam therapeutic radiation) to a target area in the vicinity of a cancer or other lesion that is considered an appropriate target for external beam radiation therapy, using, for example, the beam radiation system referred to as the Cyberknife radiation delivery system. The current system and devices envision placement of gold fiducials through hollow organs in the body (for example, the gastrointestinal tract, the ureter, blood vessels, bile duct, or the cerebro spinal fluid space). This implantation method can utilize conventional endoscopy or angiography.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Frank Johnson
  • Publication number: 20080233156
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method of treating a condition in a host that is responsive to an agonist, the method comprising administering to the host a multi-layer pharmaceutical composition comprising the agonist and an antagonist thereof, wherein the agonist and antagonist are not in direct contact with one another in the intact form of the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventors: Frank Matthews, Alfred Liang, Frank Johnson
  • Publication number: 20050102367
    Abstract: A word processing system where you send voice dictation to the base station and it is turned into text by the base station voice to text system. The text is returned to the portable communication devise for final editing and then sent to the addressee. The second part of this patent is a simplified, multi-directional, small, keyboard utilizing either forward or back keys or forward, back, left, and right keys. You can also add the usual key movement of down, for a fifth motion. In this way you have enough key motions to record as many of the characters as you want, though you may need several simultaneous key strokes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventor: Frank Johnson