Patents by Inventor Kim Johnson
Kim 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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Publication number: 20180356176Abstract: The herein disclosed processes provide a methodology for forming pre-cut gun wraps that may be formed specifically for a particular make and model of firearm or firearm accessory, and may be packaged and shipped to customer in a pre-cut form that allows for easy and adjustable non-permanent application to a firearm or firearm accessory. An exemplary embodiment of the herein disclosed processes includes the steps of: drawings a digital outline of a specific make and model of firearm; measuring a gun wrap surface area; translating the gun wrap surface area into a vector template; combining the vector template with digital artwork to determine a cut path; printing on an adhesive with the digital artwork; laminating the adhesive; cutting the pre-cut model specific gun wrap from the adhesive on a plotter/cutting machine using the cut path; and removing excess material from the pre-cut model specific gun wrap. The adhesive may be a pressure sensitive adhesive vinyl material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2017Publication date: December 13, 2018Applicant: 5150Vegas LLCInventors: Ernest James Rose, III, Kim Johnson
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Publication number: 20180334708Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to very large scale FET arrays for analyte measurements. ChemFET (e.g., ISFET) arrays may be fabricated using conventional CMOS processing techniques based on improved FET pixel and array designs that increase measurement sensitivity and accuracy, and at the same time facilitate significantly small pixel sizes and dense arrays. Improved array control techniques provide for rapid data acquisition from large and dense arrays. Such arrays may be employed to detect a presence and/or concentration changes of various analyte types in a wide variety of chemical and/or biological processes. In one example, chemFET arrays facilitate DNA sequencing techniques based on monitoring changes in hydrogen ion concentration (pH), changes in other analyte concentration, and/or binding events associated with chemical processes relating to DNA synthesis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: Jonathan ROTHBERG, Wolfgang HINZ, Kim JOHNSON, James BUSTILLO
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Patent number: 9989489Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to very large scale FET arrays for analyte measurements. ChemFET (e.g., ISFET) arrays may be fabricated using conventional CMOS processing techniques based on improved FET pixel and array designs that increase measurement sensitivity and accuracy, and at the same time facilitate significantly small pixel sizes and dense arrays. Improved array control techniques provide for rapid data acquisition from large and dense arrays. Such arrays may be employed to detect a presence and/or concentration changes of various analyte types in a wide variety of chemical and/or biological processes. In one example, chemFET arrays facilitate DNA sequencing techniques based on monitoring changes in hydrogen ion concentration (pH), changes in other analyte concentration, and/or binding events associated with chemical processes relating to DNA synthesis.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2017Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: LIFE TECHNNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Jonathan Rothberg, Wolfgang Hinz, Kim Johnson, James Bustillo
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Publication number: 20170241943Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to very large scale FET arrays for analyte measurements. ChemFET (e.g., ISFET) arrays may be fabricated using conventional CMOS processing techniques based on improved FET pixel and array designs that increase measurement sensitivity and accuracy, and at the same time facilitate significantly small pixel sizes and dense arrays. Improved array control techniques provide for rapid data acquisition from large and dense arrays. Such arrays may be employed to detect a presence and/or concentration changes of various analyte types in a wide variety of chemical and/or biological processes. In one example, chemFET arrays facilitate DNA sequencing techniques based on monitoring changes in hydrogen ion concentration (pH), changes in other analyte concentration, and/or binding events associated with chemical processes relating to DNA synthesis.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Jonathan ROTHBERG, Wolfgang HINZ, Kim JOHNSON, James BUSTILLO
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Publication number: 20170097317Abstract: The described embodiments may provide a chemical detection circuit that may comprise a plurality of first output circuits at a first side and a plurality of second output circuits at a second side of the chemical detection circuit. The chemical detection circuit may further comprise a plurality of tiles of pixels each placed between respective pairs of first and second output circuits. Each tile may include four quadrants of pixels. Each quadrant may have columns with designated first columns interleaved with second columns. Each first column may be coupled to a respective first output circuit in first and second quadrants, and to a respective second output circuit in third and fourth quadrants. Each second column may be coupled to a respective second output circuit in first and second quadrants, and to a respective first output circuit in third and fourth quadrants.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Kim Johnson, Jeremy Jordan, Peter Levine, Mark Milgrew
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Patent number: 9134269Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to very large scale FET arrays for analyte measurements. ChemFET (e.g., ISFET) arrays may be fabricated using conventional CMOS processing techniques based on improved FET pixel and array designs that increase measurement sensitivity and accuracy, and at the same time facilitate significantly small pixel sizes and dense arrays. Improved array control techniques provide for rapid data acquisition from large and dense arrays. Such arrays may be employed to detect a presence and/or concentration changes of various analyte types in a wide variety of chemical and/or biological processes. In one example, chemFET arrays facilitate DNA sequencing techniques based on monitoring changes in hydrogen ion concentration (pH), changes in other analyte concentration, and/or binding events associated with chemical processes relating to DNA synthesis.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Jonathan Rothberg, Wolfgang Hinz, Kim Johnson, James Bustillo
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Patent number: 8936763Abstract: The invention is directed to apparatus and chips comprising a large scale chemical field effect transistor arrays that include an array of sample-retaining regions capable of retaining a chemical or biological sample from a sample fluid for analysis. In one aspect such transistor arrays have a pitch of 10 ?m or less and each sample-retaining region is positioned on at least one chemical field effect transistor which is configured to generate at least one output signal related to a characteristic of a chemical or biological sample in such sample-retaining region.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2009Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Jonathan Rothberg, James Bustillo, Mark Milgrew, Jonathan Schultz, David Marran, Todd Rearick, Kim Johnson
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Patent number: 8864632Abstract: An exercise apparatus and method allows a user to perform exercises while seated or otherwise supported. Such exercises can assist in avoiding DVT and help those who otherwise might have difficulty exercising due to various conditions. The apparatus requires a base element formed of substantially flat sheet material dimensioned to accommodate a portion of a user's foot, and a leash element attached to a periphery of the base element and dimensioned for retention of the base element. The sheet material reduces friction between a user's foot and the exercise surface to allow a user to exercise their lower extremities via a sliding motion. The leash element allows the base element to be deployed to a floor or other surface for use, and then retrieved without requiring the user to bend over. The leash element is preferably formed of elastic to allow resistive forces to be applied to the base element.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2011Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Gartay LLCInventor: Kim Johnson
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Patent number: 8764969Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to very large scale FET arrays for analyte measurements. ChemFET (e.g., ISFET) arrays may be fabricated using conventional CMOS processing techniques based on improved FET pixel and array designs that increase measurement sensitivity and accuracy, and at the same time facilitate significantly small pixel sizes and dense arrays. Improved array control techniques provide for rapid data acquisition from large and dense arrays. Such arrays may be employed to detect a presence and/or concentration changes of various analyte types in a wide variety of chemical and/or biological processes. In one example, chemFET arrays facilitate DNA sequencing techniques based on monitoring changes in hydrogen ion concentration (pH), changes in other analyte concentration, and/or binding events associated with chemical processes relating to DNA synthesis.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Jonathan Rothberg, Wolfgang Hinz, Kim Johnson, James Bustillo
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Patent number: 8731847Abstract: The described embodiments may provide a chemical detection circuit that may comprise a plurality of first output circuits at a first side and a plurality of second output circuits at a second side of the chemical detection circuit. The chemical detection circuit may further comprise a plurality of tiles of pixels each placed between respective pairs of first and second output circuits. Each tile may include four quadrants of pixels. Each quadrant may have columns with designated first columns interleaved with second columns. Each first column may be coupled to a respective first output circuit in first and second quadrants, and to a respective second output circuit in third and fourth quadrants. Each second column may be coupled to a respective second output circuit in first and second quadrants, and to a respective first output circuit in third and fourth quadrants.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2011Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Kim Johnson, Jeremy Jordan, Peter Levine, Mark Milgrew
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Patent number: 8685230Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to very large scale FET arrays for analyte measurements. ChemFET (e.g., ISFET) arrays may be fabricated using conventional CMOS processing techniques based on improved FET pixel and array designs that increase measurement sensitivity and accuracy, and at the same time facilitate significantly small pixel sizes and dense arrays. Improved array control techniques provide for rapid data acquisition from large and dense arrays. Such arrays may be employed to detect a presence and/or concentration changes of various analyte types in a wide variety of chemical and/or biological processes. In one example, chemFET arrays facilitate DNA sequencing techniques based on monitoring changes in hydrogen ion concentration (pH), changes in other analyte concentration, and/or binding events associated with chemical processes relating to DNA synthesis.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Jonathan Rothberg, Wolfgang Hinz, Kim Johnson, James Bustillo
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Patent number: 8658017Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to very large scale FET arrays for analyte measurements. ChemFET (e.g., ISFET) arrays may be fabricated using conventional CMOS processing techniques based on improved FET pixel and array designs that increase measurement sensitivity and accuracy, and at the same time facilitate significantly small pixel sizes and dense arrays. Improved array control techniques provide for rapid data acquisition from large and dense arrays. Such arrays may be employed to detect a presence and/or concentration changes of various analyte types in a wide variety of chemical and/or biological processes. In one example, chemFET arrays facilitate DNA sequencing techniques based on monitoring changes in hydrogen ion concentration (pH), changes in other analyte concentration, and/or binding events associated with chemical processes relating to DNA synthesis.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2012Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Jonathan Rothberg, Wolfgang Hinz, Kim Johnson, James Bustillo
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Publication number: 20140025405Abstract: Disclosed is a novel disability insurance product that provides a benefit to the purchaser. The insurance product comprises a disability insurance product which offers coverage for a predetermined limited period of time. If at the end of the predetermined period of time the insured individual is still disabled according to the terms of the insurance product, the insurance provider will pay a lump sum benefit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: Hartford Fire Insurance CompanyInventors: Mark P. Belliveau, Barbara S. Campbell, Joan Crandall, Kim Johnson, Lori A. Minchoff, Will Perez, Alyce Roberts, Christine T. Vujs
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Patent number: 8575664Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to very large scale FET arrays for analyte measurements. ChemFET (e.g., ISFET) arrays may be fabricated using conventional CMOS processing techniques based on improved FET pixel and array designs that increase measurement sensitivity and accuracy, and at the same time facilitate significantly small pixel sizes and dense arrays. Improved array control techniques provide for rapid data acquisition from large and dense arrays. Such arrays may be employed to detect a presence and/or concentration changes of various analyte types in a wide variety of chemical and/or biological processes. In one example, chemFET arrays facilitate DNA sequencing techniques based on monitoring changes in hydrogen ion concentration (pH), changes in other analyte concentration, and/or binding events associated with chemical processes relating to DNA synthesis.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2012Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Jonathan Rothberg, Wolfgang Hinz, Kim Johnson, James Bustillo
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Patent number: 8543426Abstract: Disclosed is a novel disability insurance product that provides a benefit to the purchaser. The insurance product comprises a disability insurance product which offers coverage for a predetermined limited period of time. If at the end of the predetermined period of time the insured individual is still disabled according to the terms of the insurance product, the insurance provider will pay a lump sum benefit.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2007Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Hartford Fire Insurance CompanyInventors: Mark P. Belliveau, Barbara S. Campbell, Joan Crandall, Susan Duncan, Kim Johnson, Lori A. Minchoff, Will Perez, Alyce Roberts, Christine T. Vujs
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Patent number: 8535513Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to very large scale FET arrays for analyte measurements. ChemFET (e.g., ISFET) arrays may be fabricated using conventional CMOS processing techniques based on improved FET pixel and array designs that increase measurement sensitivity and accuracy, and at the same time facilitate significantly small pixel sizes and dense arrays. Improved array control techniques provide for rapid data acquisition from large and dense arrays. Such arrays may be employed to detect a presence and/or concentration changes of various analyte types in a wide variety of chemical and/or biological processes. In one example, chemFET arrays facilitate DNA sequencing techniques based on monitoring changes in hydrogen ion concentration (pH), changes in other analyte concentration, and/or binding events associated with chemical processes relating to DNA synthesis.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Jonathan Rothberg, Wolfgang Hinz, Kim Johnson, James Bustillo
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Patent number: 8519448Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to very large scale FET arrays for analyte measurements. ChemFET (e.g., ISFET) arrays may be fabricated using conventional CMOS processing techniques based on improved FET pixel and array designs that increase measurement sensitivity and accuracy, and at the same time facilitate significantly small pixel sizes and dense arrays. Improved array control techniques provide for rapid data acquisition from large and dense arrays. Such arrays may be employed to detect a presence and/or concentration changes of various analyte types in a wide variety of chemical and/or biological processes. In one example, chemFET arrays facilitate DNA sequencing techniques based on monitoring changes in hydrogen ion concentration (pH), changes in other analyte concentration, and/or binding events associated with chemical processes relating to DNA synthesis.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2012Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Jonathan Rothberg, Wolfgang Hinz, Kim Johnson, James Bustillo
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Patent number: 8502278Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to very large scale FET arrays for analyte measurements. ChemFET (e.g., ISFET) arrays may be fabricated using conventional CMOS processing techniques based on improved FET pixel and array designs that increase measurement sensitivity and accuracy, and at the same time facilitate significantly small pixel sizes and dense arrays. Improved array control techniques provide for rapid data acquisition from large and dense arrays. Such arrays may be employed to detect a presence and/or concentration changes of various analyte types in a wide variety of chemical and/or biological processes. In one example, chemFET arrays facilitate DNA sequencing techniques based on monitoring changes in hydrogen ion concentration (pH), changes in other analyte concentration, and/or binding events associated with chemical processes relating to DNA synthesis.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2012Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Jonathan Rothberg, Wolfgang Hinz, Kim Johnson, James Bustillo
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Patent number: 8496802Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to very large scale FET arrays for analyte measurements. ChemFET (e.g., ISFET) arrays may be fabricated using conventional CMOS processing techniques based on improved FET pixel and array designs that increase measurement sensitivity and accuracy, and at the same time facilitate significantly small pixel sizes and dense arrays. Improved array control techniques provide for rapid data acquisition from large and dense arrays. Such arrays may be employed to detect a presence and/or concentration changes of various analyte types in a wide variety of chemical and/or biological processes. In one example, chemFET arrays facilitate DNA sequencing techniques based on monitoring changes in hydrogen ion concentration (pH), changes in other analyte concentration, and/or binding events associated with chemical processes relating to DNA synthesis.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2012Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Jonathan Rothberg, Wolfgang Hinz, Kim Johnson, James Bustillo
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Patent number: 8492800Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to very large scale FET arrays for analyte measurements. ChemFET (e.g., ISFET) arrays may be fabricated using conventional CMOS processing techniques based on improved FET pixel and array designs that increase measurement sensitivity and accuracy, and at the same time facilitate significantly small pixel sizes and dense arrays. Improved array control techniques provide for rapid data acquisition from large and dense arrays. Such arrays may be employed to detect a presence and/or concentration changes of various analyte types in a wide variety of chemical and/or biological processes. In one example, chemFET arrays facilitate DNA sequencing techniques based on monitoring changes in hydrogen ion concentration (pH), changes in other analyte concentration, and/or binding events associated with chemical processes relating to DNA synthesis.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2012Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Jonathan Rothberg, Wolfgang Hinz, Kim Johnson, James Bustillo