Patents by Inventor Mark V. Johnson

Mark V. 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: 9258984
    Abstract: A multilevel birdbath consists of a main body that has a concave, contoured inside surface and an exterior lower surface, the main body further has a flat rim surrounding the concave inside surface and the concave inside surface optionally has stepped areas fluctuating in height and a sloping portion such that the stepped areas would create different depths of the multilevel birdbath which can accommodate and attract birds of different sizes and species.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Inventor: Mark V. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20130036979
    Abstract: A multilevel birdbath consists of a main body that has a concave, contoured inside surface and an exterior lower surface, the main body further has a flat rim surrounding the concave inside surface and the concave inside surface optionally has stepped areas fluctuating in height and a sloping portion such that the stepped areas would create different depths of the multilevel birdbath which can accommodate and attract birds of different sizes and species.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventor: Mark V. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20120184929
    Abstract: Skin antiseptic composition dispensers and methods of use are disclosed. The skin antiseptic composition dispenser may include a container with one or more walls that are substantially impermeable to ethylene oxide gas during normal ethylene oxide sterilization processes. In some embodiments, the container may include flexible walls free of metallic foil barrier layers. The containers may also include one or more vents in addition to one or more openings used to dispense the skin antiseptic composition within the container. The dispenser may include an applicator with a hydrophilic foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventors: Robert A. Davis, Matthew T. Scholz, Mark V. Johnson, Triet M. Lu, Robert A. Asmus, John D. Dell
  • Patent number: 8105306
    Abstract: Skin antiseptic composition dispensers and methods of use are disclosed. The skin antiseptic composition dispenser may include a container with one or more walls that are substantially impermeable to ethylene oxide gas during normal ethylene oxide sterilization processes. In some embodiments, the container may include flexible walls free of metallic foil barrier layers. The containers may also include one or more vents in addition to one or more openings used to dispense the skin antiseptic composition within the container. The dispenser may include an applicator with a hydrophilic foam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Robert A. Davis, Matthew T. Scholz, Mark V. Johnson, Triet M. Lu, Robert A. Asmus, John D. Dell
  • Patent number: 7261701
    Abstract: Skin antiseptic composition dispensers and methods of use are disclosed. The skin antiseptic composition dispenser may include a container with one or more walls that are substantially impermeable to ethylene oxide gas during normal ethylene oxide sterilization processes. In some embodiments, the container may include flexible walls free of metallic foil barrier layers. The containers may also include one or more vents in addition to one or more openings used to dispense the skin antiseptic composition within the container. The dispenser may include an applicator with a hydrophilic foam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Co.
    Inventors: Robert A. Davis, Matthew T. Scholz, Mark V. Johnson, Triet M. Lu, Robert A. Asmus, John D. Dell
  • Publication number: 20040267182
    Abstract: Skin antiseptic composition dispensers and methods of use are disclosed. The skin antiseptic composition dispenser may include a container with one or more walls that are substantially impermeable to ethylene oxide gas during normal ethylene oxide sterilization processes. In some embodiments, the container may include flexible walls free of metallic foil barrier layers. The containers may also include one or more vents in addition to one or more openings used to dispense the skin antiseptic composition within the container. The dispenser may include an applicator with a hydrophilic foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Robert A. Davis, Matthew T. Scholz, Mark V. Johnson, Triet M. Lu, Robert A. Asmus, John D. Dell
  • Publication number: 20040068218
    Abstract: Skin antiseptic composition dispensers and methods of use are disclosed. The skin antiseptic composition dispenser may include a container with one or more walls that are substantially impermeable to ethylene oxide gas during normal ethylene oxide sterilization processes. In some embodiments, the container may include flexible walls free of metallic foil barrier layers. The containers may also include one or more vents in addition to one or more openings used to dispense the skin antiseptic composition within the container. The dispenser may include an applicator with a hydrophilic foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company Office of Intellectual Property Counsel
    Inventors: Robert A. Davis, Matthew T. Scholz, Mark V. Johnson, Triet M. Lu, Robert A. Asmus, John D. Dell
  • Patent number: 5879493
    Abstract: A reinforced viral resistant seam for an article of protective apparel constructed by arranging first and second thermoplastic webs and at least one reinforcing strip thermally bondable with the webs along a common seam edge. An ultrasonic welding wheel having a cutting edge immediately adjacent to the welding surface is used to form a viral resistant, comfortable, high tensile strength seam suitable for articles of protective apparel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Mark V. Johnson, Nancy C. Rauschenberg, Sara L. Megchelsen
  • Patent number: 5865919
    Abstract: A viral barrier composite of a thermoplastic film thermally bonded on at least one side thereof to a breathable thermoplastic web, and method for making the same. The viral barrier composite has viral barrier properties, a moisture vapor transmission rate of at least 700 g/m.sup.2 /24 hours and a bond strength between the thermoplastic film and breathable thermoplastic web of at least 0.07N/cm. The viral barrier composite is formed by calendering an assembly comprising a thermoplastic film and a breathable thermoplastic web between a smooth roll and a pattern roll. The viral barrier composite may be used for constructing articles of protective apparel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Sara L. Megchelsen, Nancy C. Rauschenberg, Mark V. Johnson
  • Patent number: 5786058
    Abstract: A viral barrier composite of a thermoplastic film thermally bonded on at least one side thereof to a breathable thermoplastic web, and method for making the same. The viral barrier composite has viral barrier properties, a moisture vapor transmission rate of at least 700 g/m.sup.2 /24 hours and a bond strength between the thermoplastic film and breathable thermoplastic web of at least 0.07N/cm. The viral barrier composite is formed by calendering an assembly comprising a thermoplastic film and a breathable thermoplastic web between a smooth roll and a pattern roll. The viral barrier composite may be used for constructing articles of protective apparel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1998
    Inventors: Sara L. Megchelsen, Nancy C. Rauschenberg, Mark V. Johnson
  • Patent number: 5682618
    Abstract: A reinforced viral resistant seam for an article of protective apparel constructed by arranging first and second thermoplastic webs and at least one reinforcing strip thermally bondable with the webs along a common seam edge. An ultrasonic welding wheel having a cutting edge immediately adjacent to the welding surface is used to form a vital resistant, comfortable, high tensile strength seam suitable for articles of protective apparel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Mark V. Johnson, Nancy C. Rauschenberg, Sara L. Megchelsen
  • Patent number: D503229
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Robert A. Davis, Mark V. Johnson, Triet M. Lu, Matthew T. Scholz
  • Patent number: D669230
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Inventor: Mark V. Johnson