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).

  • Patent number: 12029997
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: MAKE-A-FORT, LLC
    Inventors: Kent Johnson, Troy Lindemann
  • Publication number: 20230159152
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Justin Eugene Thompson, Kenneth Matthew Cumming, Morgan Christopher Brown, Anthony Westhoff, Andrew Kent Johnson
  • Publication number: 20220184515
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Kent Johnson, Troy Lindemann
  • Patent number: 11142843
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Oliver Kent Johnson, Dallin James Frandsen
  • Publication number: 20210172937
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: 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
  • Publication number: 20210033523
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: 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
  • Patent number: 10838068
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Textron Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Jens Jorgen Lukoschat, Andrew Kent Johnson
  • Patent number: 10782227
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20200240903
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: 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
  • Patent number: 10539501
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20190257823
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Applicant: 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
  • Patent number: 10371045
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Inventor: Alan Kent Johnson
  • Publication number: 20190153936
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventor: Alan Kent Johnson
  • Publication number: 20190137628
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Jens Jorgen Lukoschat, Andrew Kent Johnson
  • Publication number: 20180282901
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: Brigham Young University
    Inventors: Oliver Kent JOHNSON, Dallin James FRANDENSEN
  • Publication number: 20170370827
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: 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
  • Patent number: 9810272
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Inventor: Alan Kent Johnson
  • Publication number: 20170246534
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventor: Kent A. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9664613
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: D1012094
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: MESO SCALE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.
    Inventors: Eli N. Glezer, Michael L. Vock, Kent Johnson