Patents by Inventor Martin L. Johnson

Martin L. 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: 20220073858
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a method and transport system for conditioning micro algae grown in a commercial farm and transporting to a final destination while maintaining conditions that allow the microalgae to remain alive and healthy during transit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventor: MARTIN L. JOHNSON
  • Patent number: 11180725
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a method and transport system for conditioning micro algae grown in a commercial farm and transporting to a final destination while maintaining conditions that allow the microalgae to remain alive and healthy during transit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: SIFTEX EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: Martin L. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10723987
    Abstract: A tank receives, mixes, and dispenses input materials including algae feed stock, a micro-nutrients, cleaning solution, a sterile gas, a heating/cooling fluid, carbon dioxide, and raw water with a water treatment system. A plurality of output stations include a vent to atmosphere, a heating/cooling media return, a cleaning disposal, and an algae concentrate/product. The vent to atmosphere is coupled to the tank. The heating/cooling media return is coupled to the heating/cooling media supply through the tank. The cleaning solution disposal station is coupled to the tank with a pump followed by a nano bubbler and an algae growing system. An algae concentrate/product station is coupled to the tank. An algae dewatering system is intermediate the tank and the algae concentrate/product. A water return line couples the algae dewatering system and the water treatment system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: SIFTEX EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: Martin L. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20200010790
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a method and transport system for conditioning micro algae grown in a commercial farm and transporting to a final destination while maintaining conditions that allow the microalgae to remain alive and healthy during transit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventor: MARTIN L. JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20190161714
    Abstract: A tank receives, mixes, and dispenses input materials including algae feed stock, a micro-nutrients, cleaning solution, a sterile gas, a heating/cooling fluid, carbon dioxide, and raw water with a water treatment system. A plurality of output stations include a vent to atmosphere, a heating/cooling media return, a cleaning disposal, and an algae concentrate/product. The vent to atmosphere is coupled to the tank. The heating/cooling media return is coupled to the heating/cooling media supply through the tank. The cleaning solution disposal station is coupled to the tank with a pump followed by a nano bubbler and an algae growing system. An algae concentrate/product station is coupled to the tank. An algae dewatering system is intermediate the tank and the algae concentrate/product. A water return line couples the algae dewatering system and the water treatment system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventor: Martin L. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10208276
    Abstract: A tank receives, mixes, and dispenses input materials including algae feed stock, a micro-nutrients, cleaning solution, a sterile gas, a heating/cooling fluid, carbon dioxide, and raw water with a water treatment system. A plurality of output stations include a vent to atmosphere, a heating/cooling media return, a cleaning disposal, and an algae concentrate/product. The vent to atmosphere is coupled to the tank. The heating/cooling media return is coupled to the heating/cooling media supply through the tank. The cleaning solution disposal station is coupled to the tank with a pump followed by a nano bubbler and an algae growing system. An algae concentrate/product station is coupled to the tank. An algae dewatering system is intermediate the tank and the algae concentrate/product. A water return line couples the algae dewatering system and the water treatment system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: SIFTEX EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC.
    Inventor: Martin L. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20180371391
    Abstract: A tank receives, mixes, and dispenses input materials including algae feed stock, a micro-nutrients, cleaning solution, a sterile gas, a heating/cooling fluid, carbon dioxide, and raw water with a water treatment system. A plurality of output stations include a vent to atmosphere, a heating/cooling media return, a cleaning disposal, and an algae concentrate/product. The vent to atmosphere is coupled to the tank. The heating/cooling media return is coupled to the heating/cooling media supply through the tank. The cleaning solution disposal station is coupled to the tank with a pump followed by a nano bubbler and an algae growing system. An algae concentrate/product station is coupled to the tank. An algae dewatering system is intermediate the tank and the algae concentrate/product. A water return line couples the algae dewatering system and the water treatment system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventor: MARTIN L. JOHNSON
  • Patent number: 5529015
    Abstract: An ampoule failure system for use in material processing furnaces comprising a containment cartridge and an ampoule failure sensor. The containment cartridge contains an ampoule of toxic material therein and is positioned within a furnace for processing. An ampoule failure probe is positioned in the containment cartridge adjacent the ampoule for detecting a potential harmful release of toxic material therefrom during processing. The failure probe is spaced a predetermined distance from the ampoule and is chemically chosen so as to undergo a timely chemical reaction with the toxic material upon the harmful release thereof.The ampoule failure system further comprises a data acquisition system which is positioned externally of the furnace and is electrically connected to the ampoule failure probe so as to form a communicating electrical circuit. The data acquisition system includes an automatic shutdown device for shutting down the furnace upon the harmful release of toxic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1996
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Dale A. Watring, Martin L. Johnson
  • Patent number: 5095177
    Abstract: A two-piece transceiver housing for a mobile telephone comprises an open-topped box and a separate lid both made of conductive material, specifically diecast aluminium. A plurality of flat projections are formed integrally on the underside of the lid. These projections are arranged to bear internally against the side wall of the box when the lid is in place to prevent radio frequency radiation escaping from the housing without the need for a separate sealing component. The projections have a tapering curvilinear or rectilinear profile. This helps to distribute the stress and enables the projections to suffer slight deflection without breaking even when they are made of cast aluminium which is relatively brittle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1992
    Assignee: Technophone Limited
    Inventor: Martin L. Johnson