Patents by Inventor John Janning

John Janning 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: 11927577
    Abstract: A chemical indicator solution, an apparatus, and a method for determining concentration of a chemical analyte is provided. In particular, the apparatus provides a simplified and low cost way to determine that a fluid sample contains a minimum recommended concentration of a chemical. Rather than using complex and expensive components or error-prone manual methods to prepare the solution and measure chemical concentrations, the apparatus may allow for the automatic measuring and mixing of the chemical components of the resulting solution through the unique geometry and layout of the apparatus. The resulting solution may contain a chemical indicator which allows for the detection of the concentration of the chemical analyte within the resulting solution using techniques such as color analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: CS MEDICAL, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory John Dobbyn, John Jans, Thomas Fischer, Robert Bailis
  • Publication number: 20200355658
    Abstract: A chemical indicator solution, an apparatus, and a method for determining concentration of a chemical analyte is provided. In particular, the apparatus provides a simplified and low cost way to determine that a fluid sample contains a minimum recommended concentration of a chemical. Rather than using complex and expensive components or error-prone manual methods to prepare the solution and measure chemical concentrations, the apparatus may allow for the automatic measuring and mixing of the chemical components of the resulting solution through the unique geometry and layout of the apparatus. The resulting solution may contain a chemical indicator which allows for the detection of the concentration of the chemical analyte within the resulting solution using techniques such as color analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: CS MEDICAL, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory John Dobbyn, John Jans, Thomas Fischer, Robert Bailis
  • Patent number: 9913678
    Abstract: Embodiments include methods, apparatuses, and systems for reducing elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in a patient to either prevent or treat open-angle glaucoma. Heat is applied to the trabecular meshwork in the patient's eye without damaging proteins in the trabecular meshwork. The application of heat to the trabecular meshwork has the effect of relaxing or loosening protein clogs or other inhibitors in the trabecular meshwork, which are either reducing or obstructing of the outflow of aqueous humor, thereby increasing the patient's IOP and causing ocular hypertension (OHT). By loosening or relaxing clogs or other inhibitors in the trabecular meshwork, the outflow path for aqueous humor is increased or restored, which can lower IOP and either prevent or treat glaucoma. Force may also be applied to the patient's eye to apply pressure to the trabecular meshwork to further assist in the loosening or relaxing of clogs or other inhibitors in the trabecular meshwork.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: TearScience, Inc.
    Inventors: Beth Friedland, Donald R. Korb, Steve Grenon, John Jans, Keith Gausmann, Timothy R. Willis
  • Publication number: 20140066821
    Abstract: Embodiments include methods, apparatuses, and systems for reducing elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in a patient to either prevent or treat open-angle glaucoma. Heat is applied to the trabecular meshwork in the patient's eye without damaging proteins in the trabecular meshwork. The application of heat to the trabecular meshwork has the effect of relaxing or loosening protein clogs or other inhibitors in the trabecular meshwork, which are either reducing or obstructing of the outflow of aqueous humor, thereby increasing the patient's IOP and causing ocular hypertension (OHT). By loosening or relaxing clogs or other inhibitors in the trabecular meshwork, the outflow path for aqueous humor is increased or restored, which can lower IOP and either prevent or treat glaucoma. Force may also be applied to the patient's eye to apply pressure to the trabecular meshwork to further assist in the loosening or relaxing of clogs or other inhibitors in the trabecular meshwork.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: TearScience, Inc.
    Inventors: Beth Friedland, Donald R. Korb, Steve Grenon, John Jans, Keith Gausmann, Timothy R. Willis
  • Publication number: 20100127474
    Abstract: A tortion bar powered partially rotatable footpeg for a motorcycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventor: John Jans
  • Publication number: 20090043365
    Abstract: Embodiments include methods, apparatuses, and systems for reducing elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in a patient to either prevent or treat open-angle glaucoma. Heat is applied to the trabecular meshwork in the patient's eye without damaging proteins in the trabecular meshwork. The application of heat to the trabecular meshwork has the effect of relaxing or loosening protein clogs or other inhibitors in the trabecular meshwork, which are either reducing or obstructing of the outflow of aqueous humor, thereby increasing the patient's IOP and causing ocular hypertension (OHT). By loosening or relaxing clogs or other inhibitors in the trabecular meshwork, the outflow path for aqueous humor is increased or restored, which can lower IOP and either prevent or treat glaucoma. Force may also be applied to the patient's eye to apply pressure to the trabecular meshwork to further assist in the loosening or relaxing of clogs or other inhibitors in the trabecular meshwork.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: KOLIS SCIENTIFIC, INC.
    Inventors: Beth Friedland, Donald R. Korb, Steve Grenon, John Jans, Keith Gausmann, Timothy R. Willis
  • Publication number: 20080114424
    Abstract: A system for treating meibomian gland dysfunction. A controller controls a lid warmer attached onto a patient's eye to generate heat on the inside of the eyelid to provide conductive heat transfer to the meibomian glands. The application of heat assists in the expression of obstructions or occlusions in the meibomian glands to restore sufficient sebum flow to the lipid layer to treat dry eye. Temperatures at the meibomian glands reach desired levels more quickly and efficiently when heating the inside of the eyelid. Reaching such higher temperature levels may be instrumental in removing obstructions in the meibomian glands. Less time may also be required to reach desired temperature levels when applying heat to the inside of the eyelid. An eyecup may be employed to generate a force on the outside of the patient's eyelid to improve conductive heat transfer and reduce blood flow in the eyelid that causes convective heat loss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Stephen Grenon, John Jans, Jordan Hutchinson, Keith Gausmann
  • Publication number: 20080114422
    Abstract: A method of treating meibomian gland dysfunction. Heat is applied to the tissue proximate the patient's meibomian glands to provide conductive heat transfer to the meibomian glands. The application of heat assists in the expression of obstructions or occlusions in the meibomian glands to restore sufficient sebum flow to the lipid layer to treat dry eye. A force may also be applied to the tissue proximate the patient's meibomian glands to improve conductive heat transfer and reduce blood flow in the tissue that causes convective heat loss. Thus, the application of force can further increase the temperature level and/or reduce the time to reach desired temperature levels for removing obstructions. Reaching increased temperature levels may improve the melting, loosening, or softening of obstructions or occlusions in the meibomian glands while reducing the amount of time to reached desired temperature levels and/or aid in reducing discomfort to the patient during treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Donald Korb, Stephen Grenon, Timothy Willis, John Jans
  • Publication number: 20080114427
    Abstract: A system for treating meibomian gland dysfunction. A controller controls heat applied to the tissue proximate the patient's meibomian glands to provide conductive heat transfer to the meibomian glands. The application of heat assists in the expression of obstructions or occlusions in the meibomian glands to restore sufficient sebum flow to the lipid layer to treat dry eye. A force is also applied to tissue proximate the patient's meibomian glands during the application of heat to improve conductive heat transfer and reduce blood flow in tissue that causes convective heat loss. Thus, the application of force can further increase the temperature level and/or reduce the time to reach desired temperature levels for removing obstructions. Reaching increased temperature levels may improve the melting, loosening, or softening of obstructions or occlusions in the meibomian glands. Reducing the amount of time to reached desired temperature levels an aid in reducing discomfort to the patient during treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Donald Korb, Stephen Grenon, Timothy Willis, John Jans
  • Publication number: 20080114423
    Abstract: An apparatus for treating meibomian gland dysfunction. A lid warmer may be attached onto a patient's eye to apply heat on the inside of the eyelid to provide conductive heat transfer to the meibomian glands. The application of heat assists in the expression of obstructions or occlusions in the meibomian glands to restore sufficient sebum flow to the lipid layer to treat dry eye. Temperatures at the meibomian glands reach desired levels more quickly and efficiently when heating the inside of the eyelid. Reaching such higher temperature levels may be instrumental in removing obstructions in the meibomian glands. Less time may also be required to reach desired temperature levels when applying heat to the inside of the eyelid. An eyecup may also be employed to generate a force on the outside of the patient's eyelid to improve conductive heat transfer and reduce blood flow in the eyelid that causes convective heat loss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Stephen Grenon, John Jans, Jordan Hutchinson, Keith Gausmann
  • Publication number: 20080018260
    Abstract: A string set of series-connected incandescent bulbs in which substantially all of the bulb filaments in the set are individually provided with a shunt circuit which includes a voltage responsive switch which is inoperative during normal operation of the string set when connected to a source of operating potential and which becomes operative only in response to an increase in the voltage thereacross which exceeds its rating, and in which the remaining bulbs of the circuit continue to receive substantially rated current therethrough and substantially rated voltage thereacross and further continue to be illuminated at substantially constant illumination even though other or substantially all of the other bulbs in the string are either inoperative or are missing from their respective sockets. The voltage responsive switches may be in series with a resistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventor: John Janning
  • Publication number: 20070273296
    Abstract: Light emitting diode (LED) lights are mixed with incandescent lights in a light string, e.g., for Christmas or other holiday season lighting. In an incandescent light string, such as a mini-light string, in which the incandescent lights are wired in series, LED lights are wired in parallel in one or more groups which are in turn wired in series with incandescent lights in described light string circuits. The LED lights may be provided in the form of an add-on LED light string, or “piggy-back” light string, that for its power supply connects with an empty bulb socket in an incandescent light string. An incandescent flasher bulb may be incorporated into the LED light string to provide surge protection as well as to enable flashing or twinkling of the LED lights. Surge protection may also be provided by an electrical shunt, e.g., a semiconductor shunt, incorporated into the LED light string, or incorporated with the associated empty bulb socket as part of the incandescent light string.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Applicant: JIJ, Inc.
    Inventor: John Janning
  • Publication number: 20070160282
    Abstract: A method for non-destructive examination of parts includes producing a 3-D image of a sample of a part, extracting a point cloud of the image of the sample of the part, and registering the point cloud to a CAD coordinate system. The method further includes determining points in the point cloud of the image that are more than a specified distance from surfaces on a CAD 3-D model of the part using the same coordinate system, and utilizing the determined points to determine the presence of anomalies or present an image of anomalies in the sample of the part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Gerald Nightingale, Francis Little, John Janning
  • Publication number: 20070075646
    Abstract: A series-connected string of light bulbs, operating on AC voltage, each having connected thereacross a voltage regulating shunting circuit which regulates the voltage across an empty or otherwise inoperative socket so as to maintain unidirectional current across each of the remaining sockets in the string during one-half of an AC cycle, thereby insuring continuous but dimmed illumination of the light string. The voltage regulating shunting circuit of the present invention is a silicon rectifier diode connected in series with a voltage regulating diode. The voltage regulating diode may be an array of silicon diodes or a Zener diode. The voltage regulating shunting circuit can be mass produced by using conventional manufacturing techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Inventor: John Janning
  • Publication number: 20070063635
    Abstract: Displays are described comprising electrically quenched phosphor pixels, in which light emissions by a phosphor pixel are inhibited by application of an electric field. Such pixels may be excited by UV and de-excited by applying a voltage to control the display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Applicant: St. Clair Intellectual Property Consultants, Inc.
    Inventor: John Janning
  • Publication number: 20070029937
    Abstract: A string set of series-connected incandescent bulbs in which substantially all of the bulb filaments in the set are individually provided with a shunt circuit which includes a voltage responsive switch which is inoperative during normal operation of the string set when connected to a source of operating potential and which becomes operative only in response to an increase in the voltage thereacross which exceeds its rating, and in which the remaining bulbs of the circuit continue to receive substantially rated current therethrough and substantially rated voltage thereacross and further continue to be illuminated at substantially constant illumination even though other or substantially all of the other bulbs in the string are either inoperative or are missing from their respective sockets. If flasher bulbs are used in the string, they will twinkle off and on when the operating potential is applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: John Janning
  • Publication number: 20070018594
    Abstract: Bi-polar same-color LED devices are described comprising at least a pair of substantially same-color light emitting diodes connected in inverse parallel. The devices are advantageously used in AC powered light strings, e.g., connected in series blocks. Parallel block interconnections of the devices in an AC powered light string are also possible, e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventor: John Janning
  • Publication number: 20060228973
    Abstract: Christmas or other holiday season light strings are provided with phosphorescent, after glow characteristics, where a lighting element continues to glow after the light string is turned off. A light string includes an LED lighting element with a light-conducting encapsulant coated with or otherwise containing light-storing phosphor particles. Blue and UV LED lighting elements with strontium oxide aluminate phosphor particles are described. Pigments and a light diffuser are added for even, different colored lighting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Applicant: JLJ, INC.
    Inventor: John Janning
  • Publication number: 20060221433
    Abstract: An optical switching device contains an active stage coupled to a passive stage. The index of refraction in the active stage is variable to change the entry direction of a light beam into the passive stage, which has a fixed index of refraction. Because the light beam can enter the passive stage at different angles, the exit direction of the light beam from the passive stage can be changed. The resulting optical switch allows switching without any mechanical components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Applicant: ST. CLAIR IP CONSULTANTS, INC.
    Inventors: John Minardi, John Janning
  • Publication number: 20060159503
    Abstract: Dual-sided direct thermal printing of a thermal imaging element having thermally sensitive coatings on opposite sides of a substrate is described, where the thermal imaging element is provided along a feed path of a thermal printer having print heads disposed on opposite sides of the feed path. Printing on both sides of the thermal imaging element is achieved by applying variable energy heat pulses from the opposed print heads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventor: John Janning