Patents by Inventor John Christian

John Christian 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).

  • TONGUE RESTRAINING ORAL APPLIANCE
    Publication number: 20190274871
    Abstract: An oral appliance for treating snoring and/or sleep apnea of a subject, comprising a hard plastic dental tray, a transpalatal bar extending between the left lingual side of the dental tray and the right lingual side of the dental tray, and a tongue restrainer having at least two spaced-apart wires extending from the posterior side of the transpalatal bar and a hard plastic tongue-contacting portion attached at the distal end of the wires. The tongue-contacting portion has smooth edges, a rounded posterior end, and a width between its right side and left side greater than the space between the wires, providing greater comfort and user safety, while the wires provide flexibility to vertically position the tongue restrainer and mechanical strength to maintain the tongue restrainer in place once positioned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2017
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Robin Veis, John Christian
  • SYNTHESIS OF ARYL CYCLOHEXANE ESTER DERIVATIVES USEFUL AS SENSATES IN CONSUMER PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20190276389
    Abstract: Personal care compositions, such as oral care and skin care compositions containing a flavor/perfume system comprising one or more coolants. The pleasant cool sensation provided by a coolant is enhanced in terms of quicker onset, greater intensity, impact or longer duration, which improves appeal and acceptability of the compositions to consumers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: John August WOS, Kenneth Edward YELM, Gregory Mark BUNKE, Heath Alan FREDERICK, Michael REILLY, John Christian HAUGHT, Koti Tatachar SREEKRISHNA, Yakang LIN
  • ATTACK INSERTS WITH DIFFERING SURFACE FINISHES, ASSEMBLIES, SYSTEMS INCLUDING SAME, AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20190270184
    Abstract: A superabrasive element includes a substrate and a superabrasive table bonded to the substrate, the superabrasive table including a polished surface having a polished finish, the polished surface extending over at least a central, apical region of the superabrasive table, and an unpolished surface including an unpolished finish, the unpolished surface surrounding a majority of the polished surface. A method of manufacturing a superabrasive element includes providing a superabrasive element having a substrate and a superabrasive table bonded to the substrate and polishing at least a central, apical region of the superabrasive table to form a polished surface, without polishing an unpolished surface of the superabrasive table, the unpolished surface surrounding a majority of the polished surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Grant Kyle Daniels, Jeremy Dane Wood, Jarid Lynn Spencer, John Christian Marx
  • COMPRESSIBLE WOUND FILLERS AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE IN TREATING WOUNDS WITH NEGATIVE PRESSURE
    Publication number: 20190231945
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods disclosed herein relate to various embodiments of wound fillers that, in some cases, preferentially collapse in one direction as compared to another direction. Such apparatuses and methods may aid in the closure of wounds and may further be used in combination with pressure sensors and controllers to provide for controlled collapse of the wound fillers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Edward Yerbury Hartwell, John Kenneth Hicks, Carl Saxby, Elizabeth Mary Huddleston, John Christian Hoggarth, Tim Stern, Andrew Linton
  • AUTOMATIC WELLBORE ACTIVITY SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT METHOD AND SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190228359
    Abstract: A method can include determining an ideal activity speed profile of an activity for a well, where the ideal activity speed profile of the activity for the well corresponds to a length of the well; forecasting a start time and a stop time using the ideal activity speed profile of the activity; generating a drilling plan using the start time and the stop time where another activity commences after the stop time; during performance of the activity for the well, receiving data indicative of an actual activity speed of the activity for the well for a corresponding length of the well; during the performance of the activity, deciding to make an adjustment to the performance of the activity for the well using the ideal activity speed profile and the actual activity speed of the activity for the well; and adjusting the stop time of the drilling plan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Ginger Hildebrand, Chunling Gu Coffman, John Christian Luppens
  • Automatic Wellbore Activity Schedule Adjustment Method and System
    Publication number: 20190188618
    Abstract: A method for scheduling wellbore construction activities includes entering a well plan into a computer. The well plan includes estimated start and stop times for a plurality of activities in a predetermined sequence. Progress of selected ones of the plurality of activities is measured during their performance. In the computer, expected ending time of at least one of the plurality of activities is recalculated based on progress thereof during that activity. In the computer, expected start and stop times are recalculated for each activity subsequent to the activity in progress based on the recalculated expected ending time. The recalculated start and stop times for each subsequent activity are displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2019
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Ginger Hildebrand, Chunling Gu Coffman, John Christian Luppens
  • Method for calculating and displaying optimized drilling operating parameters and for characterizing drilling performance with respect to performance benchmarks
    Patent number: 10316653
    Abstract: A method for optimizing drilling includes initializing values of a plurality of drilling operating parameters and drilling response parameters. In a computer, an initial relationship between the plurality of drilling operating parameters and drilling response parameters is determined. A drilling unit to drill a wellbore through subsurface formations. The drilling operating parameters and drilling response parameters are measured during drilling and entered into the computer. A range of values and an optimum value for at least one of the drilling response parameters and at least one of the drilling response parameters is determined in the computer. A display of the at least one of the plurality of drilling operating parameters and the at least one of the drilling response parameters is generated by the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Chunling Gu Coffman, Rustam Isangulov, Oney Erge, John Christian Luppens, Ginger Hildebrand, Wayne Kotovsky
  • Systems and methods for network monitoring and analysis of a simulated network
    Patent number: 10313203
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring and analyzing components and operation of a simulated network environment including a module configured for storing a predetermined baseline for the simulated network environment, monitoring the simulated network environment during one or more operations, analyzing the monitored operations and the impact of the operations on one or more components of the simulated network environment, and comparing at least one of the monitored operations and impacts of the operations against the predetermined baseline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Metova Federal, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Dyson White, Chester Randolph Ratcliffe, III, John Christian Espinosa, Joel Alan Vickery, Aaron Randal Moate, Ronald David Parker, Jr., Marc Anthony Crawford
  • Attack inserts with differing surface finishes, assemblies, systems including same, and related methods
    Patent number: 10307891
    Abstract: A superabrasive element includes a substrate and a superabrasive table bonded to the substrate, the superabrasive table including a polished surface having a polished finish, the polished surface extending over at least a central, apical region of the superabrasive table, and an unpolished surface including an unpolished finish, the unpolished surface surrounding a majority of the polished surface. A method of manufacturing a superabrasive element includes providing a superabrasive element having a substrate and a superabrasive table bonded to the substrate and polishing at least a central, apical region of the superabrasive table to form a polished surface, without polishing an unpolished surface of the superabrasive table, the unpolished surface surrounding a majority of the polished surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: US SYNTHETIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Grant Kyle Daniels, Jeremy Dane Wood, Jarid Lynn Spencer, John Christian Marx
  • HAM AND PORCINE PRODUCTS AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20190116853
    Abstract: A ham being formed of a single unitary muscle piece from a whole ham leg. The unitary muscle piece is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape with a fat cap extending along an outer surface the unitary muscle, when formed in the cylindrical shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicant: Creminelli Fine Meats, LLC
    Inventors: John Christian Bowler, Cristiano Creminelli, Jared Lynch
  • Detection of oral microbial virulence factors
    Patent number: 10267797
    Abstract: Methods for detecting and quantifying toxins present in the oral cavity. The methods may include providing a biological sample, providing reporter cells expressing one or more Toll like receptors, exposing the cells to the biological sample, measuring the EC50 value of the lipopolysaccharide on activation of a Toll like receptor, quantification of the lipopolysaccharide in the biological sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John Christian Haught, Sancai Xie, Benjamin Thomas Circello, Cheryl Sue Tansky, Malgorzata Klukowska, Thomas Glenn Huggins, Deepa Ashok Khambe, Donald James White
  • System and method for cutting a wet green ceramic article
    Patent number: 10252441
    Abstract: A system for cutting a wet green ceramic article which includes a power device to generate power and a transmission assembly including an input and an output. The input is operably coupled to the power device such that power is transferred through the transmission assembly from the input to the output. The system also includes a cutting tool holder that holds a cutting tool. The cutting tool holder is coupled to the output and pivotally coupled to a pivot point. The output of the transmission assembly pivots the cutting tool holder about the pivot point as the cutting tool reciprocates in a cutting motion between a first position and a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Jason Nelson Brown, John Christian Duroe
  • Automatic wellbore activity schedule adjustment method and system
    Patent number: 10248920
    Abstract: A method for scheduling wellbore construction activities includes entering a well plan into a computer. The well plan includes estimated start and stop times for a plurality of activities in a predetermined sequence. Progress of selected ones of the plurality of activities is measured during their performance. In the computer, expected ending time of at least one of the plurality of activities is recalculated based on progress thereof during that activity. In the computer, expected start and stop times are recalculated for each activity subsequent to the activity in progress based on the recalculated expected ending time. The recalculated start and stop times for each subsequent activity are displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Ginger Hildebrand, Chunling Gu Coffman, John Christian Luppens
  • Graspable human propulsion device
    Patent number: 10179273
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a graspable human propulsion device which contains a ducted fan assembly on the aft portion of a longitudinal structure which the user grasps onto, which acts to propel the user along the longitudinal direction of the device while the user is mounted on a human transportation apparatus, such as a skateboard. The user can orient the device so that the ducted fan assembly leads ahead or trails behind the user, according to user preference. In one embodiment, the user controls the direction and amount of thrust by use of a spring twist throttle mechanism. In another embodiment, the user controls the direction and amount of thrust by use of a trigger and switch mechanism. The fore latch and the aft latch allow the user to clamp the device onto a skateboard deck for ease in transporting while on foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Inventor: John Christian Colley
  • Compressible wound fillers and systems and methods of use in treating wounds with negative pressure
    Patent number: 10159771
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods disclosed herein relate to various embodiments of wound fillers that, in some cases, preferentially collapse in one direction as compared to another direction. Such apparatuses and methods may aid in the closure of wounds and may further be used in combination with pressure sensors and controllers to provide for controlled collapse of the wound fillers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew PLC
    Inventors: Edward Yerbury Hartwell, John Kenneth Hicks, Carl Saxby, Elizabeth Mary Huddleston, John Christian Hoggarth, Tim Stern, Andrew Linton
  • Methods and Devices for Treating Pelvic Conditions
    Publication number: 20180360530
    Abstract: A device and method that provides a minimally-invasive approach to performing treatments on soft tissue, such as that found in the bladder. The device is useful for manipulating tissue such that treatment tools can be inserted into the tissue at a controlled depth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Amphora Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin J. Hlavka, Thomas V. Ressemann, Eric Whitbrook, John Christian Knudson
  • Detoxification of microbial virulence factors in oral cavity
    Patent number: 10156566
    Abstract: A method for identifying constituents for detoxifying oral virulence factors and a method for determining the effectiveness of detoxifying agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: John Christian Haught, Sancai Xie, Cheryl Sue Tansky, Yogita Vinod Mantri, Thomas Glenn Huggins, Donald James White
  • Extrudate transport apparatus having a free floating roller assembly
    Patent number: 10137599
    Abstract: An extrudate transport apparatus comprises a free floating roller assembly, wherein the roller assembly controls a rotational pitch of a cylindrical green ceramic extrudate as the green ceramic extrudate moves longitudinally from a first location to a second location within the extrudate transport apparatus. The free floating roller assembly has a predetermined effective weight and comprises a contact roller having a deformable outer surface for frictionally contacting an outer surface of the green ceramic extrudate in motion adjacent thereto, while maintaining a constant contact force upon said green ceramic extrudate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventor: John Christian Duroe
  • CARRIER FOR HONEYCOMB BODY AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20180334328
    Abstract: A carrier (230) for a honeycomb body (220) and a method for manufacturing a honeycomb body(220) are provided. The carrier (230) comprises a first side support (234), a second side support (236), and a flexible sheet (240) suspended between the first (234) and second (236) side supports for supporting the honeycomb body (220). The method comprises placing a green honeycomb body (220) on the flexible sheet (240) and transporting the green honeycomb body (220).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventor: John Christian Duroe
  • METHODS FOR SAMPLING AND MEASURING ORAL LAVAGE PROTEINS
    Publication number: 20180320217
    Abstract: A method for reducing a tetrazolium salt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: John Christian HAUGHT, Sancai XIE, Cheryl Sue TANSKY