Patents by Inventor Gary L. Johnson
Gary L. 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: 11934326Abstract: Memory devices and systems with improved command/address bus utilization are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a memory device comprises a plurality of external command/address terminals and a command decoder. The plurality of external command/address terminals are configured to receive a command as a corresponding plurality of command/address bits. A first set of the command/address bits indicate a read or write operation. A second set of the command/address bits indicate whether to execute a refresh operation. The memory device is configured to, in response to the first set of command/address bits, execute the read or write operation on a portion of a memory array. The memory device is further configured to, in response to the second set of command/address bits, execute the refresh operation to refresh at least one memory bank of the memory array when the second set of command/address bits indicate that the refresh operation should be executed.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Inventors: Debra M. Bell, Vaughn N. Johnson, Kyle Alexander, Gary L. Howe, Brian T. Pecha, Miles S. Wiscombe
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Patent number: 9550945Abstract: A portable, semi-portable, or permanent system for removing BS&W from crude oil at the local production or bulk storage site. A demulsifier is added to the crude as it enters a low shear pump which pumps the mixture through a plate and frame type heat exchanger where the incoming crude is preheated using outgoing heated and dehydrated crude. Then the incoming crude enters an oil-water separator where it is further heated by a secondary heater within the separator and passes through a special coalescing section. Water and basic sediment separate from the crude are discharged from the bottom of the separator. The heated dehydrated crude exits the separator, flows back through the heat exchanger where it is cooled as it preheats incoming crude, and then is pumped to clean oil storage. BS&W and flow monitors on the incoming crude and outgoing crude are used to control operation of the system.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2015Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignees: Breakthrough Engenuity, LLCInventors: Will D. Ball, IV, Gary L. Johnson
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Patent number: 9157035Abstract: A portable, semi-portable, or permanent system for removing BS&W from crude oil at the local production or bulk storage site. A demulsifier is added to the crude as it enters a low shear pump which pumps the mixture through a plate and frame type heat exchanger where the incoming crude is preheated using outgoing heated and dehydrated crude. Then the incoming crude enters an oil-water separator where it is further heated by a secondary heater within the separator and passes through a special coalescing section. Water and basic sediment separate from the crude are discharged from the bottom of the separator. The heated dehydrated crude exits the separator, flows back through the heat exchanger where it is cooled as it preheats incoming crude, and then is pumped to clean oil storage. BS&W and flow monitors on the incoming crude and outgoing crude are used to control operation of the system.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2014Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignees: High-Tech Consultants, Inc., Red Stag Energy, LLCInventors: Will D. Ball, IV, Gary L. Johnson
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Publication number: 20140150210Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable support bar that includes a pair of wall anchor brackets with a pair of apertures, a plurality of bracket fasteners that secure the pair of wall anchor brackets to a support surface, a pair of extension tubes each extended into the pair of wall anchor brackets and a u-shaped support bar grasped by a user to accommodate and support the user. The adjustable support bar also includes a base extension tube contained within the elongated base bar of the u-shaped support bar, the base extension tube allows the elongated base bar to be extended. The adjustable support bar can be threaded or utilizes a plurality of apertures and a plurality of securing pins to secure the adjustable support bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2012Publication date: June 5, 2014Inventor: Gary L. Johnson
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Patent number: 8534880Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) lighting system and method is inherently configurable into a variety of new and retrofit lamp applications. This reduces fixture costs by incorporating the heat removal method, light guide system, and a chassis into one easy to assemble and install structure. It also allows for configuration of a lighting system for determining overall height, overall inner and outer radii, light directivity, lighting intensity, and thermal performance. In retrofit applications, the lighting system can be configured to minimize installation costs. In a preferred embodiment, a LED lighting system is comprised of sub assemblies of LED circuit strips or arrays conjoined to create a multifaceted structure. Each sub-assembly has LEDs mounted on a circuit substrate with conductors to electrically connect the LEDs. These circuits are thermally interfaced and attached to thermally conductive material selected, treated, or processed to obtain desired light reflecting properties.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Analog Technologies Corp.Inventors: William C. Berg, Gary L. Johnson, Joshua M. J. Muonio
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Publication number: 20120328515Abstract: The invention provides methods and products, such as kits, useful for determining the apoptotic state of cells in an organism.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventors: Gary L. Johnson, Brian W. Lee
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Patent number: 8187573Abstract: The invention provides methods and products, such as kits, useful for determining the apoptotic state of cells in an organism, comprising detecting the presence or abundance of at least one caspase affinity labeling agent in the cells of an animal into which at least one caspase affinity labeling agent has been introduced, wherein the presence or abundance of the caspase affinity labeling agent correlates with the apoptotic state of the cells.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2006Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Immunochemistry Technologies, LLCInventors: Gary L. Johnson, Brian W. Lee
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Patent number: 8122968Abstract: A sprinkler system comprises a network of CPVC conduits and a plurality of sprinklers. The system includes an electrically activated solenoid control valve to allow fluid to flow in the pipe network. One or more fire detectors operate independently of the condition of the sprinklers. Upon detection of an incipient fire situation, a fire detector sends an electrical signal to cause activation of the control valve. Upon activation of the control valve, fire suppression fluid is caused to flow through the conduits before the incipient fire situation matures into a sprinkler-triggering event. The cooling effect of fluid flowing through the conduit enables the conduit to resist structural failure prior to sprinkler deployment. The control valve may be disposed at a remote location in the sprinkler line and be operable as part of an inspector's test connection.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2007Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.Inventor: Gary L. Johnson
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Publication number: 20100276926Abstract: Fire sprinkler system comprising a network of CPVC pipe lengths in which at least some of the pipe lengths are interconnected with mechanical devices having resilient sealing members that are chemically compatible with the CPVC composition. Repairs and system modifications can be made without the use of solvent cement. In-line joints are formed with a coupling device including a pair of arcuate coupling segments having a first end, a second end, and an interior concave surface extending between the first end and the second end. A longitudinal channel extends along the concave surface. At least one mechanical fastener is operative to detachably connect the pair of coupling segments. A resilient annular seal is located within the longitudinal channel of each segment. A branching device connects a branch pipe to a main pipe through an orifice in the main pipe utilizing a saddle-like sealing member. The pipe assemblies are able to pass UL testing protocols for wet fire sprinkler systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS, INC.Inventors: Michael P. Perkovich, Andrew M. Olah, Gary L. Johnson, Stanley J. Nerderman
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Publication number: 20100263884Abstract: CPVC piping systems comprising a network of CPVC pipe lengths in which at least some of the pipe lengths are interconnected with mechanical devices having resilient sealing members that are chemically compatible with the CPVC composition are described herein. Repairs and system modifications can be made without the use of solvent cement. In-line joints are formed with a coupling device including a pair of arcuate coupling segments having a first end, a second end, and an interior concave surface extending between the first end and the second end. A longitudinal channel extends along the concave surface. At least one mechanical fastener is operative to detachably connect the pair of coupling segments. A resilient annular seal is located within the longitudinal channel of each segment. A branching device connects a branch pipe to a main pipe through an orifice in the main pipe utilizing a saddle-like sealing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS, INC.Inventors: Michael P. Perkovich, Andrew M. Olah, Gary L. Johnson, Stanley J. Nerderman, Joey L. Glassco, Jennifer M. Baker
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Patent number: 7766092Abstract: Fire sprinkler system comprising a network of CPVC pipe lengths in which at least some of the pipe lengths are interconnected with mechanical devices having resilient sealing members that are chemically compatible with the CPVC composition. Repairs and system modifications can be made without the use of solvent cement. In-line joints are formed with a coupling device including a pair of arcuate coupling segments having a first end, a second end, and an interior concave surface extending between the first end and the second end. A longitudinal channel extends along the concave surface. At least one mechanical fastener is operative to detachably connect the pair of coupling segments. A resilient annular seal is located within the longitudinal channel of each segment. A branching device connects a branch pipe to a main pipe through an orifice in the main pipe utilizing a saddle-like sealing member. The pipe assemblies are able to pass UL testing protocols for wet fire sprinkler systems.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2006Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.Inventors: Michael P. Perkovich, Andrew M. Olah, Gary L. Johnson, Stanley J. Nerderman
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Publication number: 20090142260Abstract: The invention provides methods and products, such as kits, useful for determining the apoptotic state of cells in an organism, comprising detecting the presence or abundance of at least one caspase affinity labeling agent in the cells of an animal into which at least one caspase affinity labeling agent has been introduced, wherein the presence or abundance of the caspase affinity labeling agent correlates with the apoptotic state of the cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2006Publication date: June 4, 2009Inventors: Gary L. Johnson, Brian W. Lee
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Publication number: 20080201790Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated MEKK proteins, nucleic acid molecules having sequences that encode such proteins, and antibodies raised against such proteins. The present invention also includes methods to use such proteins to regulate signal transduction in a cell. The present invention also includes therapeutic compositions comprising such proteins or nucleic acid molecules that encode such proteins and their use to treat animals having medical disorders including cancer, inflammation, neurological disorders, autoimmune diseases, allergic reactions, and hormone-related diseases. When MEKK is expressed, it phosphorylates and activates MKKs1-4 (also referred to as MEK-1, MEK-2 and JNKK1 and JNKK2).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2007Publication date: August 21, 2008Inventor: Gary L. Johnson
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Publication number: 20070221388Abstract: A sprinkler system comprises a network of CPVC conduits and a plurality of sprinklers. The system includes an electrically activated solenoid control valve to allow fluid to flow in the pipe network. One or more fire detectors operate independently of the condition of the sprinklers. Upon detection of an incipient fire situation, a fire detector sends an electrical signal to cause activation of the control valve. Upon activation of the control valve, fire suppression fluid is caused to flow through the conduits before the incipient fire situation matures into a sprinkler-triggering event. The cooling effect of fluid flowing through the conduit enables the conduit to resist structural failure prior to sprinkler deployment. The control valve may be disposed at a remote location in the sprinkler line and be operable as part of an inspector's test connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: NOVEON, INC.Inventor: Gary L. Johnson
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Patent number: 7115430Abstract: A light emitting device includes: (a) a light emitting layer including an electroluminescent organic material dispersed in a matrix, wherein the matrix contains a non-electroluminescent organic polymer having a Tg of at least 170° C., and each of the organic polymer and the electroluminescent organic material constitutes at least 20 percent by weight of the light emitting layer; and (b) electrodes in electrical communication with the light emitting layer and configured to conduct an electric charge through the light emitting layer such that the light emitting layer emits light. A method for manufacturing a flexible organic light emitting device, includes providing the light emitting layer and providing electrodes above and below the light emitting layer, wherein the electrodes are in electrical communication with the light emitting layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2004Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Lloyd Mahlon Robeson, Gary L. Johnson, William Franklin Burgoyne, Jr., Xuezhong Jiang
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Patent number: 7063495Abstract: A spill shield assembly for a refuse collection vehicle includes a slide panel assembly comprising a front slide panel and a rear slide panel. The assembly is applicable to vehicles having a refuse collection compartment, a refuse storage compartment and a packer ram assembly having a packer face plate. One of the front and rear slide panels of the spill shield assembly is adapted to slide over the other between an extended position in which the slide panels have no more than a small amount of overlap and are disposed generally horizontally when the packer face plate is in a rearward position and a retracted position in which the slide panels are significantly overlapped and are disposed at an angle so as to direct any material falling thereon into the collection compartment when the packer face plate is in a forward position.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2004Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: Delaware Captial Formation, Inc.Inventor: Gary L. Johnson
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Patent number: 6974677Abstract: Isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding human MEKK proteins, and isolated MEKK proteins, are provided. The invention further provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing a nucleic acid molecule of the invention, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced and non-human transgenic animals carrying a human MEKK transgene. The invention further provides human MEKK fusion proteins and anti-human MEKK antibodies. Methods of using the human MEKK proteins and nucleic acid molecules of the invention are also disclosed, including methods for detecting human MEKK activity in a biological sample, methods of modulating human MEKK activity in a cell, and methods for identifying agents that modulate the activity of human MEKK.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2001Date of Patent: December 13, 2005Assignee: National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory MedicineInventor: Gary L. Johnson
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Patent number: 6818919Abstract: A light emitting device includes: (a) a light emitting layer including an electroluminescent organic material dispersed in a matrix, wherein the matrix contains a non-electroluminescent organic polymer having a Tg of at least 170° C., and each of the organic polymer and the electroluminescent organic material constitutes at least 20 percent by weight of the light emitting layer; and (b) electrodes in electrical communication with the light emitting layer and configured to conduct an electric charge through the light emitting layer such that the light emitting layer emits light. A method for manufacturing a flexible organic light emitting device, includes providing the light emitting layer and providing electrodes above and below the light emitting layer, wherein the electrodes are in electrical communication with the light emitting layer.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2002Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Lloyd Mahlon Robeson, Gary L. Johnson, William Franklin Burgoyne, Jr., Xuezhong Jiang
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Publication number: 20040121434Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated MEKK1 proteins, nucleic acid molecules having sequences that encode such proteins, and antibodies raised against such proteins. The present invention also includes methods to use such proteins to regulate apoptosis. The invention provides active fragments of MEKK1 proteins that are generated upon cleavage of MEKK1 with a caspase protease. These active fragments are capable of stimulating apoptosis. Moreover, the invention provides protease-resistant forms of MEKK1 proteins, that are resistant to cleavage by caspase proteases and that are capable of inhibiting apoptosis. Still further, the invention provides methods for generating an active fragment of MEKK1, methods of identifying modulators of the apoptotic activity of an active fragment of MEKK1 and methods of identifying modulators of caspase-mediated cleavage of MEKK1.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2003Publication date: June 24, 2004Inventor: Gary L. Johnson
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Publication number: 20040056255Abstract: A light emitting device includes: (a) a light emitting layer including an electroluminescent organic material dispersed in a matrix, wherein the matrix contains a non-electroluminescent organic polymer having a Tg of at least 170° C., and each of the organic polymer and the electroluminescent organic material constitutes at least 20 percent by weight of the light emitting layer; and (b) electrodes in electrical communication with the light emitting layer and configured to conduct an electric charge through the light emitting layer such that the light emitting layer emits light. A method for manufacturing a flexible organic light emitting device, includes providing the light emitting layer and providing electrodes above and below the light emitting layer, wherein the electrodes are in electrical communication with the light emitting layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2002Publication date: March 25, 2004Inventors: Lloyd Mahlon Robeson, Gary L. Johnson, william Franklin Burgoyne,, Xuezhong Jiang