Patents by Inventor Kent Johnson
Kent 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: 12029997Abstract: A 3D fort building kit is a device that can create a variety of structures and shapes. In other words, the device has improved materials and designs with better qualities, that enables kids to build complex 3D structures. To accomplish this, the device includes panels, connectors and utility features that help kids to construct and assemble a structure of their choice in many designs. Further, structures may be constructed in many creative designs by allowing the panels to be connected vertically, horizontally, and at any angle. Furthermore, the constructed structures can be disassembled and constructed again to build other designs safely by kids. Additionally, the device is simple, durable, and light weight enough for young kids to build stable and versatile structures of their choice.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2021Date of Patent: July 9, 2024Assignee: MAKE-A-FORT, LLCInventors: Kent Johnson, Troy Lindemann
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Publication number: 20230159152Abstract: A system for an automated cabin-divider door for an aircraft includes a door, a motor for moving the door to an open position, a limit switch configured to detect when the door is in a fully open position and to stop the motor, and electronics coupling the motor and the limit switch to an avionics system. The avionics system determines when the door is to be opened and provides a signal to the motor for moving the door to the fully open position. A method for automatically opening the cabin-divider door includes determining whether the aircraft is on the ground or in flight, determining whether the aircraft is taxiing, and determining whether the aircraft is in a final phase of approach. When the aircraft is taxiing or in the final phase of approach, the method includes sending a command signal to the motor for opening the cabin-divider door.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2022Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventors: Justin Eugene Thompson, Kenneth Matthew Cumming, Morgan Christopher Brown, Anthony Westhoff, Andrew Kent Johnson
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Publication number: 20220184515Abstract: A 3D fort building kit is a device that can create a variety of structures and shapes. In other words, the device has improved materials and designs with better qualities, that enables kids to build complex 3D structures. To accomplish this, the device includes panels, connectors and utility features that help kids to construct and assemble a structure of their choice in many designs. Further, structures may be constructed in many creative designs by allowing the panels to be connected vertically, horizontally, and at any angle. Furthermore, the constructed structures can be disassembled and constructed again to build other designs safely by kids. Additionally, the device is simple, durable, and light weight enough for young kids to build stable and versatile structures of their choice.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2021Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventors: Kent Johnson, Troy Lindemann
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Patent number: 11142843Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are related to polycrystalline textured materials exhibiting heterogeneous templated grain growth, methods of forming such materials, and related systems. An example of a method of forming a polycrystalline textured material exhibiting heterogeneous templated grain growth includes providing a plurality of seeds. The method also includes aligning at least some of the plurality of seeds (e.g., single-crystal seeds) so that a selected crystallographic orientation of at least some of the plurality of seeds are substantially aligned with each other. Additionally, the method includes positioning the plurality of seeds in a powder matrix. The method then includes pressing the plurality of seeds and the powdered matrix to form a green body. Further, the method includes sintering the green body at a temperature that is sufficient to grow a plurality of grains from corresponding ones of the plurality of seeds to form the polycrystalline textured material.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2017Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITYInventors: Oliver Kent Johnson, Dallin James Frandsen
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Publication number: 20210172937Abstract: Multiplexed test measurements are conducted using an assay module having a plurality of assay domains. In preferred embodiments, these measurements are conducted in assay modules having integrated electrodes with a reader apparatus adapted to receive assay modules, induce luminescence, preferably electrode induced luminescence, in the wells or assay regions of the assay modules and measure the induced luminescence.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2020Publication date: June 10, 2021Applicant: Meso Scale Technologies, LLC.Inventors: Eli N. Glezer, Kent Johnson, Michael Tsionsky, John H. Kenten, Jeff D. Debad, Robert M. Umek, Paula Denney Eason, Hans Biebuyck, Jacob N. Wohlstadter, James Wilbur, George Sigal, Niranjan Y. Sardesai
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Publication number: 20210033523Abstract: Luminescence test measurements are conducted using an assay module having integrated electrodes with a reader apparatus adopted to receive assay modules, induce luminescence, preferably electrode induced luminescence, in the wells or assay regions of the assay modules and measure the induced luminescence.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Applicant: Meso Scale Technologies, LLC.Inventors: Jacob N. Wohlstadter, Eli Glezer, James Wilbur, George Sigal, Kent Johnson, Charles Clinton, Alan Kishbaugh, Bandele Jeffrey-Coker, Jeff D. Debad, Alan B. Fischer
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Patent number: 10838068Abstract: An obstacle avoidance system for an aircraft includes distance sensors mounted to the aircraft. The distance sensors each have one or more lasers for illuminating nearby obstacles and a detector for receiving laser light reflected off the nearby obstacles. A controller is configured for controlling the distance sensors and for determining distances between the distance sensor and the nearby obstacles based on data received from the detector. At least one camera may be externally mounted to the aircraft to provide images of the nearby obstacles. A user interface displays the images and the distances of the nearby obstacles.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2018Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Textron Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Jens Jorgen Lukoschat, Andrew Kent Johnson
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Patent number: 10782227Abstract: Luminescence test measurements are conducted using an assay module having integrated electrodes with a reader apparatus adapted to receive assay modules, induce luminescence, preferably electrode induced luminescence, in the wells or assay regions of the assay modules and measure the induced luminescence.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2020Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Meso Scale Technologies, LLC.Inventors: Jacob N. Wohlstadter, Eli Glezer, James Wilbur, George Sigal, Kent Johnson, Charles Clinton, Alan Kishbaugh, Bandele Jeffrey-Coker, Jeff D. Debad, Alan B. Fischer
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Publication number: 20200240903Abstract: Luminescence test measurements are conducted using an assay module having integrated electrodes with a reader apparatus adapted to receive assay modules, induce luminescence, preferably electrode induced luminescence, in the wells or assay regions of the assay modules and measure the induced luminescence.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: Meso Scale Technologies, LLC.Inventors: Jacob N. Wohlstadter, Eli Glezer, James Wilbur, George Sigal, Kent Johnson, Charles Clinton, Alan Kishbaugh, Bandele Jeffrey-Coker, Jeff D. Debad, Alan B. Fischer
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Patent number: 10539501Abstract: Luminescence test measurements are conducted using an assay module having integrated electrodes with a reader apparatus adapted to receive assay modules, induce luminescence, preferably electrode induced luminescence, in the wells or assay regions of the assay modules and measure the induced luminescence.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2017Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: Meso Scale Technologies, LLC.Inventors: Jacob N. Wohlstadter, Eli Glezer, James Wilbur, George Sigal, Kent Johnson, Charles Clinton, Alan Kishbaugh, Bandele Jeffrey-Coker, Jeff D. Debad, Alan B. Fischer
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Publication number: 20190257823Abstract: Multiplexed test measurements are conducted using an assay module having a plurality of assay domains. In preferred embodiments, these measurements are conducted in assay modules having integrated electrodes with a reader apparatus adapted to receive assay modules, induce luminescence, preferably electrode induced luminescence, in the wells or assay regions of the assay modules and measure the induced luminescence.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Applicant: Meso Scale Technologies, LLC.Inventors: Eli N. Glezer, Kent Johnson, Michael Tsionsky, John H. Kenten, Jeff D. Debad, Robert M. Umek, Paula Denney Eason, Hans Biebuyck, Jacob N. Wohlstadter, James Wilbur, George Sigal, Niranjan Y. Sardesai
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Patent number: 10371045Abstract: A multicylinder internal combustion free-piston engine (FPE) with synchronized reciprocating plungers. The invention provides a solution for the problem of the slow engine speed typical of FPE's with heavy plunger mass. Bounce chambers fitted with sleeve valves control the engine's speed and stroke length. The invention's configuration prevents piston head-strikes and operates at standard compression ratios. Piston “pop-top” intake valves allow uniflow scavenging and connecting rod oil channels provide lubrication with no combustion chamber contamination. Poppet combustion head valves are operated by linear cams attached to the plungers. Hydraulic valve actuators implement variable valve timing under computer control.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2017Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Inventor: Alan Kent Johnson
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Publication number: 20190153936Abstract: A multicylinder internal combustion free-piston engine (FPE) with synchronized reciprocating plungers. The invention provides a solution for the problem of the slow engine speed typical of FPE's with heavy plunger mass. Bounce chambers fitted with sleeve valves control the engine's speed and stroke length. The invention's configuration prevents piston head-strikes and operates at standard compression ratios. Piston “pop-top” intake valves allow uniflow scavenging and connecting rod oil channels provide lubrication with no combustion chamber contamination. Poppet combustion head valves are operated by linear cams attached to the plungers. Hydraulic valve actuators implement variable valve timing under computer control.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2017Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventor: Alan Kent Johnson
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Publication number: 20190137628Abstract: An obstacle avoidance system for an aircraft includes distance sensors mounted to the aircraft. The distance sensors each have one or more lasers for illuminating nearby obstacles and a detector for receiving laser light reflected off the nearby obstacles. A controller is configured for controlling the distance sensors and for determining distances between the distance sensor and the nearby obstacles based on data received from the detector. At least one camera may be externally mounted to the aircraft to provide images of the nearby obstacles. A user interface displays the images and the distances of the nearby obstacles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Jens Jorgen Lukoschat, Andrew Kent Johnson
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Publication number: 20180282901Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are related to polycrystalline textured materials exhibiting heterogeneous templated grain growth, methods of forming such materials, and related systems. An example of a method of forming a polycrystalline textured material exhibiting heterogeneous templated grain growth includes providing a plurality of seeds. The method also includes aligning at least some of the plurality of seeds (e.g., single-crystal seeds) so that a selected crystallographic orientation of at least some of the plurality of seeds are substantially aligned with each other. Additionally, the method includes positioning the plurality of seeds in a powder matrix. The method then includes pressing the plurality of seeds and the powdered matrix to form a green body. Further, the method includes sintering the green body at a temperature that is sufficient to grow a plurality of grains from corresponding ones of the plurality of seeds to form the polycrystalline textured material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2017Publication date: October 4, 2018Applicant: Brigham Young UniversityInventors: Oliver Kent JOHNSON, Dallin James FRANDENSEN
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Publication number: 20170370827Abstract: Luminescence test measurements are conducted using an assay module having integrated electrodes with a reader apparatus adapted to receive assay modules, induce luminescence, preferably electrode induced luminescence, in the wells or assay regions of the assay modules and measure the induced luminescence.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2017Publication date: December 28, 2017Applicant: Meso Scale Technologies, LLC.Inventors: Jacob N. Wohlstadter, Eli Glezer, James Wilbur, George Sigal, Kent Johnson, Charles Clinton, Alan Kishbaugh, Bandele Jeffrey-Coker, Jeff D. Debad, Alan B. Fischer
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Patent number: 9810272Abstract: A one-way clutch, including: a load rotor, a driving member, and at least one self-locking gripper. The load rotor is spool-shaped and includes two circular contact races, one race at each end of the rotor. The driving member includes a plurality of inward facing cams on an inner circumference arranged to rotate co-axially with the load rotor. The cams rotate within the space separating the two load rotor races. When in a locking position each gripper presses against both load rotor races and a cam over area-to-area contacting surfaces. Rotation of the load rotor and driving member are locked in the first direction when one or more grippers are in the locking position. The driving member is rotatable independent of the load rotor in the second, free-wheeling direction. During free-wheeling rotation centrifugal force acts to disengage the grippers from the load rotor, thus reducing or eliminating friction.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2017Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Inventor: Alan Kent Johnson
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Publication number: 20170246534Abstract: A method and system for a gaming system which uses a plurality of display devices to emit gaming content onto the walls of an immersion room and allows a plurality of players to interact with a gaming application through hand-held controllers. The method includes generating graphical data and audio data by running a gaming application or a video application with a server. The graphic data is then displayed onto an at least one wall of the immersion room with the display devices. At the same time the audio data is sounded by the plurality of integrated speakers. User input is received through the hand-held controller and converted into primary application commands. The primary application commands are then executed by the server to modify the graphical data and the audio data. The aforementioned steps are then repeated with the modified graphical data and audio data.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2016Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventor: Kent A. Johnson
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Patent number: 9664613Abstract: Luminescence test measurements are conducted using an assay module having integrated electrodes with a reader apparatus adapted to receive assay modules, induce luminescence, preferably electrode induced luminescence, in the wells or assay regions of the assay modules and measure the induced luminescence.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2010Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: MESO SCALE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.Inventors: Jacob N. Wohlstadter, Eli Glezer, James Wilbur, George Sigal, Kent Johnson, Charles Clinton, Alan Kishbaugh, Bandele Jeffrey-Coker, Jeff D. Debad, Alan B. Fischer
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Patent number: D1012094Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2020Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: MESO SCALE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.Inventors: Eli N. Glezer, Michael L. Vock, Kent Johnson