Patents by Inventor Martin R. Johnson
Martin R. 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: 20140308913Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for down-converting an electromagnetic (EM) signal by aliasing the EM signal, and applications thereof are described herein. Reducing or eliminating DC offset voltages and re-radiation generated when down-converting an electromagnetic (EM) signal is also described herein. Down-converting a signal and improving receiver dynamic range is also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2013Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: PARKERVISION, INC.Inventors: David F. Sorrells, Michael J. Bultman, Robert W. Cook, Jonathan S. Jensen, Martin R. Johnson, Richard C. Looke, Charley D. Moses, Gregory S. Rawlins, Michael W. Rawlins, Robert T. Short, Jamison L. Young
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Patent number: 8828346Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods comprising adding NH3 to a SO2F2 solution to directly form a FSO2NH2 and/or a salt of [FSO2NH]?, optionally quenching any unreacted NH3 present in the resulting mixture, and isolating the product from the resulting mixture.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2012Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Trinapco, Inc.Inventor: Martin R. Johnson
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Publication number: 20140142338Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods comprising adding ammonia, either as an ammonium salt or as a gas at pressures below 0.01 MPa, to a sulfuryl fluoride solution to form the anion of bis(fluorosulfonyl)amine under conditions well suited for large-scale production. The bis(fluorosulfonyl)amine so produced can be isolated by methods described in the prior art, or isolated as an organic ion pair, such as an alkylammonium solid salt, or as an ionic liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: Trinapco, Inc.Inventor: Martin R. Johnson
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Patent number: 8653939Abstract: A coded wireless sensor unit has a slot sized to receive a key card. When a key card is inserted into the slot, the act of insertion generates a energy-harvested power pulse, which powers circuitry that reads electrical device control information coded on the key card and creates a first information packet signal that is transmitted by an on-board transmitter. The signal can be read by a receiver and relayed to a control unit which controls certain electrical devices which consume line power in response to received information packet signals. The control unit decodes received information packet signals and either turns on or activates the electrical devices in accordance with the decoded device control information. Removal of a key card can also be used to generate a power pulse, which creates a second information packet signal that is used to turn off or deactivate the electrical devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2010Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Inventors: Martin R. Johnson, Jan F. Finlinson, Jeremy P. Willden, Robert E. Gooch
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Patent number: 8592703Abstract: Tamper-resistant, longer-lasting energy-harvesting switch assemblies that can accommodate longer antennas required for operation in the 315 MHz radio frequency band are provided. In order to accommodate longer antenna that will not fit within the energy-harvesting module, the front major face of the back plate is equipped with a perimetric channel or trough into which a wire antenna can be installed. The problem of rocker wear in prior-art devices caused by abrasive action of the bows is rectified by a redesign of the rocker and the manufacture of a wear-resistant insert that snaps into place at the rear of the rocker. The potential theft problem associated with prior-art devices has been resolved by redesigning the back plate and the retainer clip that engages latches on the redesigned back plate. Non-destructive removal of the retainer clip can be effected only with a special tool.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Inventors: Martin R. Johnson, Jan F. Finlinson, Jeremy P. Willden, Robert E. Gooch
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Publication number: 20130122846Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for down-converting an electromagnetic (EM) signal by aliasing the EM signal, and applications thereof are described herein. Reducing or eliminating DC offset voltages and re-radiation generated when down-converting an electromagnetic (EM) signal is also described herein. Down-converting a signal and improving receiver dynamic range is also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: ParkerVision, Inc.Inventors: David F. Sorrells, Michael J. Bultman, Robert W. Cook, Jonathan S. Jensen, Martin R. Johnson, JR., Richard C. Looke, Charley D. Moses, JR., Gregory S. Rawlins, Michael W. Rawlins, Robert T. Short, Jamison L. Young
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Publication number: 20120245386Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods comprising adding ammonia to a sulfuryl fluoride solution to form the anion of bis(fluorosulfonyl)amine under conditions well suited for large-scale production. The bis(fluorosulfonyl)amine so produced can be isolated by methods described in the prior art, or isolated as an organic ion pair, such as an alkylammonium solid salt, or as an ionic liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: Trinapco, Inc.Inventor: Martin R. Johnson
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Publication number: 20120230906Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods comprising adding NH3 to a SO2F2 solution to directly form a FSO2NH2 and/or a salt of [FSO2NH]?, optionally quenching any unreacted NH3 present in the resulting mixture, and isolating the product from the resulting mixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: Trinapco, Inc.Inventor: Martin R. Johnson
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Patent number: 8224281Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for down-converting an electromagnetic (EM) signal by aliasing the EM signal, and applications thereof are described herein. Reducing or eliminating DC offset voltages and re-radiation generated when down-converting an electromagnetic (EM) signal is also described herein. Down-converting a signal and improving receiver dynamic range is also described herein.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2010Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: ParkerVision, Inc.Inventors: David F. Sorrells, Michael J. Bultman, Robert W. Cook, Jonathan S. Jensen, Martin R. Johnson, Richard C. Looke, Charley D. Moses, Jr., Gregory S. Rawlins, Michael W. Rawlins, Robert T. Short, Jamison L. Young
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Publication number: 20110272261Abstract: Tamper-resistant, longer-lasting energy-harvesting switch assemblies that can accommodate longer antennas required for operation in the 315 MHz radio frequency band are provided. In order to accommodate longer antenna that will not fit within the energy-harvesting module, the front major face of the back plate is equipped with a perimetric channel or trough into which a wire antenna can be installed. The problem of rocker wear in prior-art devices caused by abrasive action of the bows is rectified by a redesign of the rocker and the manufacture of a wear-resistant insert that snaps into place at the rear of the rocker. The potential theft problem associated with prior-art devices has been resolved by redesigning the back plate and the retainer clip that engages latches on the redesigned back plate. Non-destructive removal of the retainer clip can be effected only with a special tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Inventors: Martin R. Johnson, Jan F. Finlinson, Jeremy P. Willden, Robert E. Gooch
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Publication number: 20110090046Abstract: A coded wireless sensor unit has a slot sized to receive a key card. When a key card is inserted into the slot, the act of insertion generates a energy-harvested power pulse, which powers circuitry that reads electrical device control information coded on the key card and creates a first information packet signal that is transmitted by an on-board transmitter. The signal can be read by a receiver and relayed to a control unit which controls certain electrical devices which consume line power in response to received information packet signals. The control unit decodes received information packet signals and either turns on or activates the electrical devices in accordance with the decoded device control information. Removal of a key card can also be used to generate a power pulse, which creates a second information packet signal that is used to turn off or deactivate the electrical devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventors: Martin R. Johnson, Jan F. Finlinson, Jeremy P. Willden, Robert E. Gooch
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Publication number: 20110092177Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for down-converting an electromagnetic (EM) signal by aliasing the EM signal, and applications thereof are described herein. Reducing or eliminating DC offset voltages and re-radiation generated when down-converting an electromagnetic (EM) signal is also described herein. Down-converting a signal and improving receiver dynamic range is also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: ParkerVision, Inc.Inventors: David F. SORRELLS, Michael J. Bultman, Robert W. Cook, Jonathan S. Jensen, Martin R. Johnson, Richard C. Looke, Charley D. Moses, JR., Gregory S. Rawlins, Michael W. Rawlins, Robert T. Short, Jamison L. Young
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Patent number: 7894789Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for down-converting an electromagnetic (EM) signal by aliasing the EM signal, and applications thereof are described herein. Reducing or eliminating DC offset voltages and re-radiation generated when down-converting an electromagnetic (EM) signal is also described herein. Down-converting a signal and improving receiver dynamic range is also described herein.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2009Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: ParkerVision, Inc.Inventors: David F. Sorrells, Michael J. Bultman, Robert W. Cook, Jonathan S. Jensen, Martin R. Johnson, Richard C. Looke, Charley D. Moses, Jr., Gregory S. Rawlins, Michael W. Rawlins, Robert T. Short, Jamison L. Young
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Patent number: 7877073Abstract: A multi-channel superheterodyne receiver employs a low intermediate frequency (IF) and both high-side injection and low-side injection of a selected local oscillator (LO) signal into the mixer in order to position image frequencies outside the passband of a single image reject filter. Any channel that falls within a used portion of the image reject filter passband can be downconverted with image rejection if the utilized bandwidth portion is no greater than about 4 times the IF minus the bandwidth of a channel in the filter passband. Low side injection is used for channels falling within the lower half of the passband of the image reject filter, while high-side injection is used for channels falling within the upper half thereof. The image always remains outside the passband and the receiver can accommodate a greatly increased number of channels.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2005Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Digi International Inc.Inventors: David C. Steed, Jr., Martin R. Johnson
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Publication number: 20100070100Abstract: A wireless control system includes at least one remote actuator unit (RAU) and at least one local sensor units (LSU) or self-powered, wireless sensor (SPWS), and may further include a wireless commissioning system (WCS), which enables associations between devices to be established from a single location. The LSUs, RAUs, and SPWSs are each programmed to operate in harmony with one another by creating associations between each other, each being identifiable by the others using a unique identification number. This association can be accomplished using programming buttons on each type of unit. Alternatively, the associations between devices within a wireless controlled system can be greatly simplified using the WCS. Establishing associations between the various devices permits the devices to interact with each other. The absence of an association between devices prevents the devices from interacting with one another. Each device can be associated with zero, one, or multiple other devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Inventors: Jan F. Finlinson, Martin R. Johnson, Jeremy P. Willden
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Publication number: 20090318107Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for down-converting an electromagnetic (EM) signal by aliasing the EM signal, and applications thereof are described herein. Reducing or eliminating DC offset voltages and re-radiation generated when down-converting an electromagnetic (EM) signal is also described herein. Down-converting a signal and improving receiver dynamic range is also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Applicant: ParkerVision, Inc.Inventors: David F. SORRELLS, Michael J. Bultman, Robert W. Cook, Jonathan S. Jensen, Martin R. Johnson, Richard C. Looke, Charley D. Moses, JR., Gregory S. Rawlins, Michael W. Rawlins, Robert T. Short, Jamison L. Young
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Patent number: 7554508Abstract: A universal frequency translation module (UFT) frequency translates an electromagnetic (EM) input signal by sampling the EM input signal according to a periodic control signal (also called an aliasing signal). By controlling the relative sampling time, the UFT module implements a relative phase shift during frequency translation. In other words, a relative phase shift can be introduced in the output signal by sampling the input signal at one point in time relative to another point in time. As such, the UFT module can be configured as an integrated frequency translator and phase-shifter. This includes the UFT module as an integrated down-converter and phase shifter, and the UFT module as an integrated up-converter and phase shifter. Applications of universal frequency translation and phase shifting include phased array antennas that utilize integrated frequency translation and phase shifting technology to steer the one or more main beams of the phased array antenna.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2008Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Parker Vision, Inc.Inventors: Martin R Johnson, Jonathan S Jensen, Robert T. Short, Jamison L. Young, David F Sorrells, Michael J. Bultman, Robert W Cook, Richard C. Looke, Charley D. Moses, Jr.
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Patent number: 7539474Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for down-converting an electromagnetic (EM) signal by aliasing the EM signal, and applications thereof are described herein. Reducing or eliminating DC offset voltages and re-radiation generated when down-converting an electromagnetic (EM) signal is also described herein. Down-converting a signal and improving receiver dynamic range is also described herein.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2005Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: ParkerVision, Inc.Inventors: David F. Sorrels, Michael J. Bultman, Robert W. Cook, Jonathan S. Jensen, Martin R. Johnson, Richard C. Looke, Charley D Moses, Jr., Gregory S. Rawlins, Michael W. Rawlins, Robert T. Short, Jamison L. Young
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Publication number: 20080218429Abstract: A universal frequency translation module (UFT) frequency translates an electromagnetic (EM) input signal by sampling the EM input signal according to a periodic control signal (also called an aliasing signal). By controlling the relative sampling time, the UFT module implements a relative phase shift during frequency translation. In other words, a relative phase shift can be introduced in the output signal by sampling the input signal at one point in time relative to another point in time. As such, the UFT module can be configured as an integrated frequency translator and phase-shifter. This includes the UFT module as an integrated down-converter and phase shifter, and the UFT module as an integrated up-converter and phase shifter. Applications of universal frequency translation and phase shifting include phased array antennas that utilize integrated frequency translation and phase shifting technology to steer the one or more main beams of the phased array antenna.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2008Publication date: September 11, 2008Applicant: Parker Vision, Inc.Inventors: Martin R. Johnson, Jonathan S. Jensen, Robert T. Short, Jamison L. Young, David F. Sorrells, Michael J. Bultman, Robert W. Cook, Richard C. Looke, Charley D. Moses
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Publication number: 20080132417Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for determining whether a tumor in a subject is sensitive or resistant to a chemotherapeutic agent. Further provided are methods and compositions for identifying a chemotherapeutic agent to which a subject's tumor is resistant or sensitive. Methods and compositions for selecting a chemotherapeutic agent for treating a subject with a tumor are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2005Publication date: June 5, 2008Applicant: THE UAB RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventors: Donald J. Buchsbaum, Martin R. Johnson, James A. Bonner, Kevin P. Raisch