Patents by Inventor James R. Johnson

James R. 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: 11679922
    Abstract: Described herein is a packaging system comprising a sleeve having a plurality of sides, an open top, and an open bottom, each of the sides having an inner surface, an inner liner located on the inner surfaces of the sides of the sleeve, the inner liner having an inner surface that defines a cavity, a plurality of building panels located in the cavity, and an outer wrapping surrounding at least a portion of the sleeve and at least a portion of the plurality of building panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: AWI Licensing LLC
    Inventors: Amanda Worley Coble, James R. Johnson, Gary A. Grinsted
  • Publication number: 20220089346
    Abstract: Described herein is a packaging system comprising a sleeve having a plurality of sides, an open top, and an open bottom, each of the sides having an inner surface, an inner liner located on the inner surfaces of the sides of the sleeve, the inner liner having an inner surface that defines a cavity, a plurality of building panels located in the cavity, and an outer wrapping surrounding at least a portion of the sleeve and at least a portion of the plurality of building panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Amanda Worley COBLE, James R. JOHNSON, Gary A. GRINSTED
  • Patent number: 11225366
    Abstract: Described herein is a packaging system comprising a sleeve having a plurality of sides, an open top, and an open bottom, each of the sides having an inner surface, an inner liner located on the inner surfaces of the sides of the sleeve, the inner liner having an inner surface that defines a cavity, a plurality of building panels located in the cavity, and an outer wrapping surrounding at least a portion of the sleeve and at least a portion of the plurality of building panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: AWI Licensing LLC
    Inventors: Amanda Worley Coble, James R. Johnson, Gary A. Grinsted
  • Publication number: 20190225399
    Abstract: Described herein is a packaging system comprising a sleeve having a plurality of sides, an open top, and an open bottom, each of the sides having an inner surface, an inner liner located on the inner surfaces of the sides of the sleeve, the inner liner having an inner surface that defines a cavity, a plurality of building panels located in the cavity, and an outer wrapping surrounding at least a portion of the sleeve and at least a portion of the plurality of building panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Amanda Worley COBLE, James R. JOHNSON, Gary A. GRINSTED
  • Publication number: 20180030728
    Abstract: What is provided is a method for casting reinforcement alignment feature into concrete wall blocks and precast concrete wall blocks configured for assembly into a wall. Reinforcement alignment features, such as horizontal reinforcement grooves and/or vertical reinforcement grooves, are precast simultaneously with panels, ribs, and other components of the concrete wall blocks in the forms in which the concrete wall blocks are cast. As a result, reinforcing members, such as rebar and welded wire mesh, may be positioned, either horizontally or vertically, in desired and appropriate locations on the concrete wall blocks. Consequently, there is a significant increase in the convenience and ease of wall construction, while greatly reducing the amount of labor that is needed. In addition, the constructed walls have increased stability, strength, and water resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventor: James R. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9834823
    Abstract: Disclosed are primers, probes, and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) specific to a distinct subclones of the E. coli sequence type 131 (ST131). Also disclosed are methods and assay kits useful in detecting the presence of the distinct subtype of E. coli and methods of treating a subject suffering from an infection from a subclone of ST131.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Inventors: Lance B. Price, Evgeni V. Sokurenko, James R. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9675998
    Abstract: Provided herein are formaldehyde-free flame retardant compositions, comprising a flame retardant acid and a fixing agent; and methods of their use for manufacturing durable formaldehyde-free flame retardant cellulosic materials. Also provided herein are durable formaldehyde-free flame retardant cellulosic materials and articles comprising the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: WINNITEX LIMITED
    Inventors: James R. Johnson, Kenneth Y. M. Chan, Charles Wang
  • Publication number: 20160030210
    Abstract: A biodegradable and/or bioabsorbable composite stent includes a bioabsorbable ceramic material coated with a biodegradable polymeric material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Applicant: BRS Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: James R. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9238481
    Abstract: A steering system for turning multiple sets of steerable wheels comprises three steering gears operatively connected to the steerable wheels. Each steering gear includes a control valve assembly and has an associated hydraulic motor. The first control valve assembly directs pressurized fluid to a first hydraulic motor and also directs pressurized fluid to a second hydraulic motor. The third control valve assembly directs pressurized fluid to a third hydraulic motor. When a torque below a predetermined value is applied to an output shaft of the second steering gear, the output shaft rotates in response to movement of the first control valve assembly, and the second control valve assembly remains in a neutral condition. When a torque above the predetermined value is applied to the output shaft of the second steering gear, the output shaft rotates to cause the second control valve assembly to assume an actuated condition to direct pressurized fluid away from the second hydraulic motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: TRW Automotive U.S. LLC
    Inventors: James R. Johnson, Kevin E. Boyle
  • Publication number: 20150343119
    Abstract: A bioremovable composite stent includes bioremovable polymer and bioremovable ceramic flakes generally coupled with adjacent layers of bioremovable polymer so as to make a resilient composite stent configured to move between a contracted configuration to an expanded configuration. In one embodiment, the composite stent may have a helical shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: BRS Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: James R Johnson, Anita Tavakley
  • Patent number: 9155646
    Abstract: A biodegradable and/or bioabsorbable composite stent includes a bioabsorbable ceramic material dispersed and embedded in a biodegradable polymeric material. The bioabsorbable ceramic material is made of flakes that have a thin, flat shape. In one embodiment, the composite stent comprises a body of one or more layers of polymer alone coupled to layers of polymer in which the ceramic flakes are dispersed and embedded and the composite is coiled to form the stent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: BRS Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: James R. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9101505
    Abstract: A bioremovable composite stent includes bioremovable polymer and bioremovable ceramic flakes generally coupled with adjacent layers of bioremovable polymer so as to make a resilient composite stent configured to move between a contracted configuration to an expanded configuration. In one embodiment, the composite stent may have a helical shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: BRS Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: James R. Johnson, Anita Tavakley
  • Patent number: 9046134
    Abstract: A steering gear clutch includes a housing and an input shaft rotatably supported by the housing. An output shaft operatively connected with a steering gear is rotatably supported by the housing. The output shaft is rotatable relative to the input shaft. The input shaft rotates together with the output shaft relative to the housing when a torque below a predetermined value is applied to the input shaft. The input shaft rotates relative to the output shaft and the housing when a torque above the predetermined value is applied to the input shaft. The input shaft may rotate relative to a shaft portion of the output shaft and the housing through a predetermined angle. The input shaft and the shaft portion may rotate together relative to the housing when the input shaft has rotated through the predetermined angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: TRW Automotive U.S. LLC
    Inventors: James R. Johnson, Kevin E. Boyle
  • Publication number: 20150126435
    Abstract: Disclosed are primers, probes, and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) specific to a distinct subclones of the E. coli sequence type 131 (ST131). Also disclosed are methods and assay kits useful in detecting the presence of the distinct subtype of E. coli and methods of treating a subject suffering from an infection from a subclone of ST131.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Lance B. Price, Evgueni V. Sokurenko, James R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20140367188
    Abstract: A steering system for turning multiple sets of steerable wheels comprises three steering gears operatively connected to the steerable wheels. Each steering gear includes a control valve assembly and has an associated hydraulic motor. The first control valve assembly directs pressurized fluid to a first hydraulic motor and also directs pressurized fluid to a second hydraulic motor. The third control valve assembly directs pressurized fluid to a third hydraulic motor. When a torque below a predetermined value is applied to an output shaft of the second steering gear, the output shaft rotates in response to movement of the first control valve assembly, and the second control valve assembly remains in a neutral condition. When a torque above the predetermined value is applied to the output shaft of the second steering gear, the output shaft rotates to cause the second control valve assembly to assume an actuated condition to direct pressurized fluid away from the second hydraulic motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: James R. Johnson, Kevin E. Boyle
  • Publication number: 20140274421
    Abstract: A steering gear clutch includes a housing and an input shaft rotatably supported by the housing. An output shaft operatively connected with a steering gear is rotatably supported by the housing. The output shaft is rotatable relative to the input shaft. The input shaft rotates together with the output shaft relative to the housing when a torque below a predetermined value is applied to the input shaft. The input shaft rotates relative to the output shaft and the housing when a torque above the predetermined value is applied to the input shaft. The input shaft may rotate relative to a shaft portion of the output shaft and the housing through a predetermined angle. The input shaft and the shaft portion may rotate together relative to the housing when the input shaft has rotated through the predetermined angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: TRW Automotive U.S. LLC
    Inventors: James R. Johnson, Kevin E. Boyle
  • Publication number: 20140193824
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for high-resolution clonal typing of Escherichia coli.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Inventors: Evgeni V. SOKURENKO, James R. JOHNSON, Scott WEISSMAN, Veronika TCHESNOKOVA
  • Patent number: D857240
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Redi-Rock International, LLC
    Inventor: James R. Johnson
  • Patent number: D866004
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Redi-Rock International, LLC
    Inventor: James R. Johnson
  • Patent number: D866005
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Redi-Rock International, LLC
    Inventor: James R. Johnson