Patents by Inventor Laura A. Johnson

Laura A. 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).

  • Publication number: 20240147928
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for producing Phyla dulcis plants and plant parts that are substantially camphor-free and also have an increased level of hernandulcin. Phyla dulcis plants and plant parts, as well as compositions comprising the same, are also provided herein. The present disclosure provides methods that utilize the regulation of the terpenoid biochemical pathways of P. dulcis as opposed to previous methods that depend on chemical synthesis or genetic, enzyme, microbial, and plant tissue engineering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2022
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Godson O. OSUJI, Laura E. CARSON, Ming GAO, Aruna WEERASOORIYA, Peter A. AMPIM, Sela WOLDENSENBET, Paul JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20240130798
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for semi-automated, portable, ultrasound guided cannulation. The systems and methods provide for image analysis to provide for identification of anatomical landmarks from image data. The image analysis provides for guidance for insertion of a cannulation system into an airway of a subject which may be accomplished by a non-expert based upon the guidance provided. The system further enables a single person to perform the cannulation rather than the typical 2 or more people. The guidance may include an indicator or a mechanical guide to guide a user for inserting the cannulation system into a subject to penetrate the airway of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Laura Brattain, Brian A. Telfer, Matthew Johnson, Lars Gjesteby, Joshua Werblin, Gregory R. Dion, Ronit E. Malka, Shawn Moynihan
  • Publication number: 20240134357
    Abstract: An industrial communication module includes a controller and a common interface coupled to the controller. The common interface is configured to couple to a plurality of different types of sensor modules. The industrial communication module includes protocol/output circuitry coupled to the controller and configured to provide an output to a remote device. A sensor module includes a controller and a common interface coupled to the controller. The common interface is configured to couple to a plurality of different types of industrial communication modules. The sensor module includes measurement processing circuitry coupled to the controller and configured to measure an analog electrical characteristic of a sensor and provide a digital indication of the measured analog electrical characteristic to the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Jason h. RUD, Laura A. SCHAFER, Theodore H. SCHNAARE, Cory M. ROBINSON, Eric R. LOVEGREN, Robert M. WEINBERGER, Greg E. GINDELE, James A. JOHNSON, Ryan C. TARRAS, Ryan T. LINDSEY
  • Publication number: 20240109120
    Abstract: Fastener storage is presented. The fastener storage comprises a disc with a plurality of apertures through a first face of the disc and arranged in a plurality of rings concentric with the disc, and a plurality of machine-readable identifiers on the first face of the disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Harinder Singh Oberoi, Kevin Marion Barrick, Yuanxin Charles Hu, Melissa A. Johnson, Laura Carolyn Foster, Gi Jun Hong, Hwangyu Shin, Youngwoo Koh
  • Publication number: 20240109201
    Abstract: An end effector for confined space manufacturing operations and methods of use are presented. The end effector comprises a pair of kinematic machines connected in series, and an operational head connected to a first platform of a first kinematic machine of the pair of kinematic machines, the operational head configured to perform number of manufacturing operations on a structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Harinder Singh Oberoi, Kevin Marion Barrick, Yuanxin Charles Hu, Melissa A. Johnson, Laura Carolyn Foster
  • Publication number: 20240109207
    Abstract: A fastening end effector is presented. The fastening end effector comprises a hammering insertion die translatable into and out of a housing of the fastening end effector along a longitudinal axis of the fastening end effector; and grippers positioned circumferentially around the hammering insertion die to hold a head of a fastener against the hammering insertion die, the grippers independently moveable relative to the hammering insertion die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Harinder Singh Oberoi, Kevin Marion Barrick, Yuanxin Charles Hu, Melissa A. Johnson, Laura Carolyn Foster
  • Publication number: 20240066647
    Abstract: An end effector is presented. The end effector comprises a torque wrench and a first vacuum source. The torque wrench is configured to hold a collar and apply a single-sided clamp-up to a structure. The first vacuum source is pneumatically connected to the torque wrench and configured to supply a vacuum for the single-sided clamp-up.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Harinder Singh Oberoi, Kevin Marion Barrick, Yuanxin Charles Hu, Melissa A. Johnson, Laura Carolyn Foster, Hwangyu Shin, Gi Jun Hong, Youngwoo Koh
  • Publication number: 20240066709
    Abstract: An end effector is presented. The end effector comprises a housing, an actuated mechanical retainer, and a normalizing nosepiece assembly. The actuated mechanical retainer is connected to the housing and configured to selectively constrain and release the normalizing nosepiece assembly from the housing. The normalizing nosepiece assembly is moveable relative to the housing and having a nosepiece bushing configured to contact a workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Harinder Singh Oberoi, Kevin M. Barrick, Yuanxin Charles Hu, Melissa A. Johnson, Laura Carolyn Foster, Gi Jun Hong, Hwangyu Shin, Youngwoo Koh
  • Patent number: 11503984
    Abstract: A scope system is provided including an elongate tube with a distal portion and a lumen extending therethrough. The scope system also includes at least one accessory channel extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having with an accessory lumen extending therethrough, the at least one accessory channel movably disposed at least partially within the lumen of the elongate tube. The at least one accessory channel includes a distal section and a forward-viewing configuration and a side-viewing configuration. In the forward-viewing configuration, the distal section of the at least one accessory channel is substantially parallel to the distal portion of the elongate tube and in the side-viewing configuration, the distal section of the at least one accessory channel is arced at a radius greater than a radius of the distal portion of the elongate tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Vihar C. Surti, John C. Sigmon, Smitha Smith, Laura Johnson, Andrea C. Mydosh, Tyler E. McLawhorn, Michael J. Brecht, Gregory Hardy, Shaun D. Gittard, William S. Gibbons, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20220218809
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods of treating prostate cancer using a combination of a DNA vaccine, PD-1 inhibitor and an IDO inhibitor. Further, methods of measuring IDO activity as a way to identify a subpopulation of subjects with prostate cancer that may benefits from the treatment methods described herein are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Douglas G. McNeel, Christopher D. Zahm, Laura Johnson
  • Publication number: 20210128617
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides modified immune cells or precursors thereof (e.g. T cells) comprising chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) capable of binding human IL13R?2. Also provided are bispecific CARs, parallel CARs, tandem CARs, BiTEs, BiTE/CARs, and BiTE/BiTEs. Compositions and methods of treatment are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Donald M. O'Rourke, Yibo Yin, Laura Johnson, Zev Binder, Radhika Thokala
  • Publication number: 20190185111
    Abstract: A watercraft deck cover system. The system provides a cover member. The cover member has fasteners placed along the perimeter of the cover member. A connector is on the top of the cover member and is designed to have a cord attached to the connector. The cord is secured to a frame at an overhead arm extending from the frame. When the fasteners are secured to a watercraft and connector is elevated by the cord, water is prevented from pooling on the deck of the watercraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Kevin C. Johnson, Laura Johnson
  • Publication number: 20170251908
    Abstract: A scope system is provided including an elongate tube with a distal portion and a lumen extending therethrough. The scope system also includes at least one accessory channel extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having with an accessory lumen extending therethrough, the at least one accessory channel movably disposed at least partially within the lumen of the elongate tube. The at least one accessory channel includes a distal section and a forward-viewing configuration and a side-viewing configuration. In the forward-viewing configuration, the distal section of the at least one accessory channel is substantially parallel to the distal portion of the elongate tube and in the side-viewing configuration, the distal section of the at least one accessory channel is arced at a radius greater than a radius of the distal portion of the elongate tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Vihar C. Surti, John C. Sigmon, JR., Smitha Smith, Laura Johnson, Andrea C. Mydosh, Tyler E. McLawhorn, Michael J. Brecht, Gregory Hardy, Shaun D. Gittard, William S. Gibbons, JR.
  • Patent number: 9517241
    Abstract: Methods of treating patients with inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal fibrosis, or Crohn's disease involve administering a therapeutic amount of CARD-024 or related compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: The Regents Of The University Of Michigan
    Inventors: Robert U. Simpson, Peter D. R. Higgins, Laura A. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9370527
    Abstract: Methods of treating patients with inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal fibrosis, or Crohn's disease involve administering a therapeutic amount of CARD-024 or related compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: The Regents Of The University Of Michigan
    Inventors: Robert U. Simpson, Peter D. R. Higgins, Laura A. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20160166587
    Abstract: Methods of treating patients with inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal fibrosis, or Crohn's disease involve administering a therapeutic amount of CARD-024 or related compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Robert U. Simpson, Peter D. R. Higgins, Laura A. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20150025500
    Abstract: A system allows for rapid intraosseous delivery of fluids from a fluid reservoir via an intraosseous port having a tip disposed within the bone marrow of a patient. The system includes a housing with a chamber and a plunger. An actuator is moveable between first and second positions to move the plunger between the distal and proximal positions. A valve housing includes a first one-way valve fluidly coupled to the fluid reservoir, and a second one-way valve fluidly coupled to the intraosseous port. The valves of the valve housing are oriented such that movement of the actuator from the first to the second position moves the plunger from the distal to the proximal position, drawing fluid from the fluid reservoir through the first valve and into the chamber. Movement of the actuator from the second to the first position moves the plunger from the proximal to the distal position, driving fluid from the chamber through the port and second valve and through the intraosseous port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicants: North Carolina State University, 410 Medical Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Piehl, Elizabeth Moody Davenport, Alex Eller, Ashley Hayes, Laura Johnson, Denise J. Witman
  • Publication number: 20140187521
    Abstract: Methods of treating patients with inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal fibrosis, or Crohn's disease involve administering a therapeutic amount of CARD-024 or related compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventors: Robert U. Simpson, Peter D.R. Higgins, Laura A. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8346344
    Abstract: An apparatus and method is described for determining the location of a object inside a patient. Three dimensional image data of the patient is obtained by an imaging modality such as a C-arm X-ray device. The same or another imaging modality may be used to obtain projection radiographic images, having a coordinate system that can be registered with respect to that of the three dimensional image. The location of one or more features of a medical treatment device such as a needle or a catheter introduced into the imaging filed of view is determined either by an operator or by image analysis, in at least two projection radiographic images, and the position of the feature located in the three-dimensional volume. The projection on a radiographic image of a vector joining a first and a second position is used to assist in guiding the medical treatment device inside of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Marcus Pfister, Laura Johnson
  • Patent number: 7774814
    Abstract: A system and method for receiving services is presented. The system comprises a first splitter having an input, a first output and a slaved output receiving a first signal at the input having a single polarization including a first service and a slaved service, wherein the first signal is directed to the first output and the slaved output and selected by a first control signal applied at the input, a first tuner receiving the first output and tuning the first service and a slaved tuner receiving the slaved output and tuning the slaved service. The method comprises generating a first control signal to select a first signal, receiving a first signal including a first service and a slaved service, wherein the first service and the slaved service are at the same polarization, splitting the first signal with a first splitter to a first output and a first slaved output, tuning the first service from the first output with a first tuner and tuning the slaved service from the slaved output with a slaved tuner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: The DIRECTV Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert George Arsenault, Laura Johnson O'Donnell