Patents by Inventor John Horton
John Horton 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: 10903153Abstract: Die stacks and methods of making die stacks with very thin dies are disclosed. The die surfaces remain flat within a 5 micron tolerance despite the thinness of the die and the process steps of making the die stack. A residual flux height is kept below 50% of the spacing distance between adjacent surfaces or structures, e.g. in the inter-die spacing.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2018Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: John Knickerbocker, Bing Dang, Raymond Horton, Joana Maria
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Patent number: 10869659Abstract: Connectors for connecting or linking one instrument or object to one or more other instruments or objects are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a connector can include a first arm with a first attachment feature for attaching to a first object, such as a surgical access device, and a second arm with a second attachment feature for attaching to a second object, such as a support. The connector can have an unlocked state, in which the position and orientation of the access device can be adjusted relative to the support, and a locked state in which movement of the access device relative to the support is prevented or limited. Locking the connector can also be effective to clamp or otherwise attach the connector to the access device and the support, or said attachment can be independent of the locking of the connector.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2017Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Medos International SarlInventors: Daniel Thommen, Eric Buehlmann, Joern Richter, Peter Senn, Veronique Christine Zollmann, Thomas Gamache, William Kane, Joseph Amaral, John Pracyk, Bill Horton, John Wright
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Publication number: 20200324147Abstract: A pain relief, fracture healing and spinal fusion device that comprises of a carrier that defines a centrally placed ultrasound transducer receiving hub and a left and a right electrode sheet, an ultrasound transducer that attaches to the receiving hub, and a controlled electrical generating device that connects to the carrier. The controlled electrical generating device powers and controls the frequency of the ultrasound transducer and the current delivered to the electrode sheets.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2019Publication date: October 15, 2020Inventors: Quanqin Dai, Trevor Theriot, John Lasso, Joseph Horton
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Publication number: 20200316364Abstract: An electrically stimulated CBD infused pain-relieving patch that is placed on a human's skin that is used to relieve pain when it is connected to a controlled electrical current generating device. The electrically stimulated CBD infused pain-relieving patch comprises of a carrier that has at least one electrode, at least one conductive electrode sheet that is attached to the carrier, and a conductive gel that is placed on the electrode sheet. The conductive gel contains at least one analgesic that is selected from the group consisting of Menthol, CBD, Lidocaine or Capsaicin. The conductive gel has inactive ingredients.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2019Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Quanqin Dai, John Lasso, Joseph Horton, Mark Julian, Trevor Theriot
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Patent number: 10766827Abstract: A composition including at least about 50 wt % basalt and no more than about 20 wt % binding agent, wherein the composition is in the form of a plurality of particles. The composition can find applications in agriculture, horticulture, and gardening, and can be used, e.g., as soil amendment.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2020Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Specialty Granules Investments LLCInventors: John Horton, Justin P. Dunlap
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Patent number: 10742807Abstract: Systems for call processing access and provide structured data about a customer to a representative, where the data is configured and presented through an optimized network are provided. The disclosed call processing systems provide a tailored, interactive graphical user interface (GUI) that provides access to specific user-focused internal and external data resources, presented to the representative, to allow the representative to drive conversations and address the customer's needs quickly.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2019Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael Lee Baker, David Shapiro, Lee A. Butterworth, Siddhartha Bothra, Matthew N. Horton, Wayne White, Thomas John Allenburg, Leslee Matthews, Lisa Marie Heath
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Publication number: 20200211947Abstract: Die stacks and methods of making die stacks with very thin dies are disclosed. The die surfaces remain flat within a 5 micron tolerance despite the thinness of the die and the process steps of making the die stack. A residual flux height is kept below 50% of the spacing distance between adjacent surfaces or structures, e.g. in the inter-die spacing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2020Publication date: July 2, 2020Inventors: John Knickerbocker, Bing Dang, Raymond Horton, Joana Maria
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Patent number: 10682508Abstract: An electrically stimulated CBD infused anesthetic patch system that is placed on a human's skin that is used to relieve pain. The electrically stimulated CBD infused anesthetic patch system comprises of a transdermal patch that has electrodes that receive an electric current from a TENS device. The transdermal patch is impregnated with a solution that has at least one analgesic that is selected from the group consisting of Menthol, CBD, Lidocaine or Capsaicin. The solution shall also include inactive ingredients.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2019Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Inventors: Trevor Theriot, Quanqin Dai, Mark Julian, Joseph Horton, John Lasso
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Publication number: 20200157487Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a system and method for control of at least one bioreactor, other cell cultivation-related equipment, and systems containing any combination of these in a plant. For example, a Plant-Wide Control System (PWCS) or a Process Control System (PCS) may be divided into three main components: hardware (including operating systems, such as a controller communicating with one or more servers of a network associated with the PWCS, (2) software (such as a control module) for performing control, and (3) one or more instrument control loops, which may be used by the software to maintain certain process values. Moreover, a Height Equivalent of a Theoretical Plate (HETP) value and an asymmetry factor may be determined based on real-time analysis on a chromatography column, using PWCS components.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2020Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Rex POLLEY, Matthew Sarcopski, Robert Horton, Thomas Ellis, Paul Pease, John Chapin
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Publication number: 20200161230Abstract: Die stacks and methods of making die stacks with very thin dies are disclosed. The die surfaces remain flat within a 5 micron tolerance despite the thinness of the die and the process steps of making the die stack. A residual flux height is kept below 50% of the spacing distance between adjacent surfaces or structures, e.g. in the inter-die spacing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2018Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: John Knickerbocker, Bing Dang, Raymond Horton, Joana Maria
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Publication number: 20200144857Abstract: The methods and apparatus described enable automatic configuration, or commissioning, of controller devices and load control devices through a low voltage communication network controlled by one or more controller devices. These methods and apparatus further enable expansion of the load control system by connection of additional loads and or load control devices and or controller devices which will reinitialize the low voltage communication network and automatically reconfigure the controller devices and load control devices connected to the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: The Watt Stopper, Inc.Inventors: Louia Weidman, Peter John Horton, Jason H. Joyce, Eric J. Fournier
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Publication number: 20200105119Abstract: An apparatus for protecting an entrance to a protected area comprises a magnetic sensor to measure an ambient magnetic field or gradient within a first zone of sensitivity at a non-magnetic sensor means adapted to detect the presence of objects within a primary detection zone, a signal processing circuit arranged in communication with the magnetic sensor apparatus and non-magnetic sensor apparatus, and a warning device operable by an output signal from the signal processing circuit, the warning device adapted to provide an alarm. The signal processing circuit identifies temporal variations due to the movement of a ferromagnetic object within the ambient magnetic field and correlates them with instances in which the non-magnetic sensor means detects the presence of an object in its detection zone, and causes the alarm to operate in the event that the correlation is indicative of the presence of a ferromagnetic object in the primary detection zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Applicant: Metrasens LimitedInventors: Mark Nicholas Keene, Thomas John Horton
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Patent number: 10570363Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a system and method for control of at least one bioreactor, other cell cultivation-related equipment, and systems containing any combination of these in a plant. For example, a Plant-Wide Control System (PWCS) or a Process Control System (PCS) may be divided into three main components: hardware (including operating systems, such as a controller communicating with one or more servers of a network associated with the PWCS, (2) software (such as a control module) for performing control, and (3) one or more instrument control loops, which may be used by the software to maintain certain process values. Moreover, a Height Equivalent of a Theoretical Plate (HETP) value and an asymmetry factor may be determined based on real-time analysis on a chromatography column, using PWCS components.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2016Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Lonza Ltd.Inventors: Rex Polley, Matthew Sarcopski, Robert Horton, Thomas Ellis, Paul Pease, John Chapin
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Publication number: 20200014799Abstract: Systems for call processing access and provide structured data about a customer to a representative, where the data is configured and presented through an optimized network are provided. The disclosed call processing systems provide a tailored, interactive graphical user interface (GUI) that provides access to specific user-focused internal and external data resources, presented to the representative, to allow the representative to drive conversations and address the customer's needs quickly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael Lee Baker, David Shapiro, Lee A. Butterworth, Siddhartha Bothra, Matthew N. Horton, Wayne White, Thomas John Allenburg, Leslee Matthews, Lisa Marie Heath
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Patent number: 10500756Abstract: A process is provided for treating wood products including lumber, plywood and other engineered wood products comprising the steps of applying an aqueous fire-retardant impregnate and applying a coating to the surface of the wood product. In one embodiment, said process confers fire-retardant properties to the wood products sufficient to pass the extended burn test of ASTM E-84. The present invention also provides fire retardant wood products.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2015Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Koppers Performance Chemicals Inc.Inventors: Jun Zhang, John Horton, Xinhao H. Gao
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Patent number: 10476301Abstract: The methods and apparatus described enable automatic configuration, or commissioning, of controller devices and load control devices through a low voltage communication network controlled by one or more controller devices. These methods and apparatus further enable expansion of the load control system by connection of additional loads and or load control devices and or controller devices which will reinitialize the low voltage communication network and automatically reconfigure the controller devices and load control devices connected to the network.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2018Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: The Watt Stopper, Inc.Inventors: Louia Weidman, Peter John Horton, Jason H. Joyce, Eric J. Fournier
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Patent number: 10447852Abstract: Systems for call processing access and provide structured data about a customer to a representative, where the data is configured and presented through an optimized network are provided. The disclosed call processing systems provide a tailored, interactive graphical user interface (GUI) that provides access to specific user-focused internal and external data resources, presented to the representative, to allow the representative to drive conversations and address the customer's needs quickly.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: UnitedHealth Group IncorporatedInventors: Michael Lee Baker, David Shapiro, Lee A. Butterworth, Siddhartha Bothra, Matthew N. Horton, Wayne White, Thomas John Allenburg, Leslee Matthews, Lisa Marie Heath
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Patent number: 10442110Abstract: A process is provided for treating wood products including lumber, plywood and other engineered wood products comprising the steps of contacting a composition comprising a polypropylene glycol, a high molecular weight polyethylene glycol, a polyether polyol having low solubility in water, or a polytetrahydrofuran, or hydrophobic polyether polyol, with the wood product. The invention also provides wood products comprising a polypropylene glycol, a high molecular weight polyethylene glycol, a polyether polyol having low solubility in water, or a polytetrahydrofuran, or hydrophobic polyether polyol, that have greater dimensional stability compared to an untreated wood product.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Koppers Performance Chemicals Inc.Inventors: Jun Zhang, Xinhao H. Gao, John Horton, Richard Ziobro
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Patent number: 10438474Abstract: An apparatus for protecting an entrance to a protected area comprises a magnetic sensor to measure an ambient magnetic field or gradient within a first zone of sensitivity at a non-magnetic sensor means adapted to detect the presence of objects within a primary detection zone, a signal processing circuit arranged in communication with the magnetic sensor apparatus and nonmagnetic sensor apparatus, and a warning device operable by an output signal from the signal processing circuit, the warning device adapted to provide an alarm. The signal processing circuit identifies temporal variations due to the movement of a ferromagnetic object within the ambient magnetic field and correlates them with instances in which the non-magnetic sensor means detects the presence of an object in its detection zone, and causes the alarm to operate in the event that the correlation is indicative of the presence of a ferromagnetic object in the primary detection zone.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2017Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Metrasens LimitedInventors: Mark Nicholas Keene, Thomas John Horton
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Patent number: 10431067Abstract: An apparatus for protecting an entrance to a protected area comprises a magnetic sensor to measure an ambient magnetic field or gradient within a first zone of sensitivity at a non-magnetic sensor means adapted to detect the presence of objects within a primary detection zone, a signal processing circuit arranged in communication with the magnetic sensor apparatus and non-magnetic sensor apparatus, and a warning device operable by an output signal from the signal processing circuit, the warning device adapted to provide an alarm. The signal processing circuit identifies temporal variations due to the movement of a ferromagnetic object within the ambient magnetic field and correlates them with instances in which the non-magnetic sensor means detects the presence of an object in its detection zone, and causes the alarm to operate in the event that the correlation is indicative of the presence of a ferromagnetic object in the primary detection zone.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2013Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Metrasens LimitedInventors: Mark Nicholas Keene, Thomas John Horton