Patents by Inventor Matthew A. Johnson

Matthew 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: 20230338714
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward medical devices, systems, and methods. The medical devices may include a portion having a radially expansive force greater than a radially expansive force other portions of the device. In addition, the medical device may include one or more constraining mechanisms for deployment of the medical devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventor: Matthew A. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20230320714
    Abstract: An implantable medical device for sealing and repairing defects in a body tissue or for creating an anastomosis includes a frame and a covering material. In some embodiments, the frame includes a single continuously wound wire that defines an apposition portion, a defect-occupying portion, and a sealing portion. In some embodiments, the tissue-sealing and anastomosis devices provided herein are well-suited for use in the GI tract including the small bowel and colon. In some embodiments, a two-part frame construct facilitates independent tailoring of apposition forces and radial forces exerted on tissues by the two-part frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew A. Johnson, Nathan K. Mooney, Christopher S. Michalak
  • Publication number: 20230321359
    Abstract: A medicament delivery assembly comprises a delivery device configured to deliver medicament to a user, a communication accessory releasably coupled to the delivery device, and one or more sensors configured to sense a condition of the delivery device. The communication accessory may be configured to receive a first signal from the one or more sensors assembly and to send a second signal to an external device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: MannKind Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher Gregory, Geoffrey Jenkins, Matthew Johnson
  • Publication number: 20230301441
    Abstract: An infant carrier assembly may be removably securable to a car seat. The infant carrier assembly may include an adapter and an infant carrier. The adapter is removably securable to the car seat. The infant carrier is removably securable to the car seat by engagement with the adapter. A car seat assembly may include a car seat and the infant carrier assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Douglas Kim, Tyler Petito, Joonho Na, Thomas Jake Mitchell, Phillip LaPlante, Patrick Kil, Matthew Johnson
  • Publication number: 20230306409
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a directional radio frequency identification (RFID) system, which provides directional RFID tag scanning using RFID enclosures and moveable radio signal blocking components. The RFID systems herein also prevent unwanted RFID tag activation and focuses RFID readers on specific scan areas. The directional RFID systems may be implemented in any type of system that utilizes RFID tag reading, such as a point of sale systems and other related systems, which utilize RFID scanning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Brad Matthew JOHNSON, David J. STEINER, Kimberly A. WOOD, Timothy W. CROCKETT
  • Publication number: 20230297990
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method for identifying items. The method includes scanning a first item using a first barcode scanner and a second barcode scanner and determining, based on signals from the first barcode scanner and the second barcode scanner, a first two-dimensional light grid indicating where the first item broke beams of the first barcode scanner and the second barcode scanner. The method also includes predicting, using a machine learning model and based on the first two-dimensional light grid, a first category for the first item, receiving, from a camera, an image of the first item, and comparing the image of the first item to a first set of images assigned to the first category to determine an identity of the first item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Brad Matthew JOHNSON, Susan W. BROSNAN, Andrei KHAITAS
  • Publication number: 20230297913
    Abstract: A system for converting a work procedure document into a mobile application and mobile applications for executing work procedures are disclosed. The conversion system converts work procedure data in the document into a converted format. In some cases, the converted formatted is consumable by a mobile application. The conversion system can be programmed to identify steps and sub-steps in the work procedure based on business-specific formatting characteristics common to work procedure documents. The mobile application can be configured to generate a controlled workflow for a work procedure on a mobile device. The workflow can prompt a user to provide inputs to the mobile device indicating performance of steps in the work procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2022
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Anthony Jennings, Nathan Boosinger, Matthew Johnson
  • Patent number: 11760170
    Abstract: A vehicle system includes: an olfaction sensor comprising: a blower configured to draw air from a passenger cabin through an inlet; a sensor located downstream of the inlet and including one or more proteins configured to measure an amount of a chemical in the air passing the sensor; and a purge source configured to selectively flows a purge gas into the sensor; and a control module configured to selectively take one or more remedial actions based on the amount of the chemical in the air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: DENSO International America, Inc.
    Inventors: Sibu Varughese, Martin Nespolo, Thomas Krzyzak, Gareth Webb, Wilson Yim, Matthew Johnson
  • Patent number: 11759197
    Abstract: Methods and systems disclosed herein provide systems and methods for anchor placement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary Ingwer, Drew Osika, George Paletta, Matthew Johnson
  • Patent number: 11760169
    Abstract: A vehicle system includes: an olfaction sensor comprising: a blower configured to draw air through an inlet; a filter configured to filter particulate from the air; and a volatile organic compounds (VOC) sensor disposed downstream of the filter and configured to measure an amount of VOCs in air after the air flows through the filter; and a control module configured to selectively take one or more remedial actions based on the amount of VOCs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: DENSO International America, Inc.
    Inventors: Sibu Varughese, Martin Nespolo, Thomas Krzyzak, Gareth Webb, Wilson Yim, Matthew Johnson
  • Patent number: 11752826
    Abstract: A method of controlling a vehicle may include determining a proximity to a stuck condition based on measured vehicle motion parameters and a wheel speed measured by a wheel speed sensor associated with one or more wheels of the vehicle. The method may further include generating a notification to a driver of the vehicle in response to the proximity to the stuck condition indicating that the vehicle is either in a stuck condition or a nearly stuck condition, and responsive to driver selection of an unstuck mode, executing an unstuck algorithm to automatically control operation of the vehicle to achieve a free condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Johnson, Keith Weston, Jonathan Sullivan, David Michael Russell, Rohit Hippalgaonkar
  • Publication number: 20230270102
    Abstract: A storage bag (100) includes a main tube (102) extending from a first end to a second end and defining a first inner surface and outer surface. The main tube includes a first angled edge (128) and a second angled edge (132) extending from the first end of the main tube and forming a first angled interface. The storage bag also includes a port tube (104) extending from a first end to a second end and defining a second inner surface and outer surface. The second end of the port tube includes a third angled edge and a fourth angled edge extending from the second end of the port tube, forming a second angled interface. The second angled interface of the port tube is positioned over the first angled interface of the main tube. A portion of the port tube not overlapping the main tube is sealed to itself to form an angled drainage area (182).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew A. Johnson, Shannon L. Levy
  • Patent number: 11731477
    Abstract: An assembly includes a leadscrew defining a central axis, a strut movable along the leadscrew upon rotation of the leadscrew, a camber angle of a wheel changeable according to movement of the strut along the leadscrew, and a motor drivably connected to the leadscrew, the motor defining a motor axis, wherein the central axis of the leadscrew is transverse to the motor axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Keith Weston, Jeffrey John Ley, Justin DeSordi, Matthew Johnson, Nicholas Anthony Quatrano
  • Publication number: 20230256786
    Abstract: A method of controlling a vehicle may include determining a proximity to a stuck condition based on measured vehicle motion parameters and a wheel speed measured by a wheel speed sensor associated with one or more wheels of the vehicle. The method may further include generating a notification to a driver of the vehicle in response to the proximity to the stuck condition indicating that the vehicle is either in a stuck condition or a nearly stuck condition, and responsive to driver selection of an unstuck mode, executing an unstuck algorithm to automatically control operation of the vehicle to achieve a free condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew Johnson, Keith Weston, Jonathan Sullivan, David Michael Russell, Rohit Hippalgaonkar
  • Patent number: 11724075
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward medical devices, systems, and methods. The medical devices may include a portion having a radially expansive force greater than a radially expansive force other portions of the device. In addition, the medical device may include one or more constraining mechanisms for deployment of the medical devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew A. Johnson
  • Patent number: 11717615
    Abstract: A medicament delivery assembly comprises a delivery device configured to deliver medicament to a user, a communication accessory releasably coupled to the delivery device, and one or more sensors configured to sense a condition of the delivery device. The communication accessory may be configured to receive a first signal from the one or more sensors assembly and to send a second signal to an external device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Mannkind Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher Gregory, Geoffrey Jenkins, Matthew Johnson
  • Patent number: 11712230
    Abstract: An implantable medical device for sealing and repairing defects in a body tissue or for creating an anastomosis includes a frame and a covering material. In some embodiments, the frame includes a single continuously wound wire that defines an apposition portion, a defect-occupying portion, and a sealing portion. In some embodiments, the tissue-sealing and anastomosis devices provided herein are well-suited for use in the GI tract including the small bowel and colon. In some embodiments, a two-part frame construct facilitates independent tailoring of apposition forces and radial forces exerted on tissues by the two-part frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew A. Johnson, Nathan K. Mooney, Christopher S. Michalak
  • Patent number: 11712606
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a golf club head comprising at least one crown opening and at least one crown insert attached to the body and covering the at least one crown opening. The golf club head further comprises at least one sole opening and at least one sole insert attached to the body and covering the at least one sole opening. The golf club head additionally includes at least one weight member configured to clamp first and second ledges at selected locations along a sliding weight track. The golf club head also comprise a coefficient of restitution (COR) feature located on the sole of the golf club head. The at least one crown insert is formed from a composite material having a density between 1 g/cc and 2 g/cc. The at least one sole insert is formed from a composite material having a density between 1 g/cc and 2 g/cc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: TAYLOR MADE GOLF COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Johnson, David Bennett, Joseph Hoffman, Joseph R Nielson, Nathan T Sargent, Christopher J Harbert, Jared Guttmann, Christian R Wester
  • Patent number: 11710361
    Abstract: A method for enhanced authorization to access transportation hub services is provided that includes creating, by an electronic device, a token based on credentials of a traveler. Moreover, the method includes displaying the token by the electronic device for scanning for accessing a security service area and determining whether the credentials are valid. In response to determining the credentials are valid, a traveler operating the electronic device is authorized to access the security service area. Otherwise, the traveler is denied access to the security service area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Daon Technology
    Inventors: Matthew Johnson, Dalibor Panic, Gordon Flood, James Ahern, Martin Patefield-Smith
  • Patent number: 11710975
    Abstract: A battery charging system of an electronic device includes: a battery having a first nominal voltage and including: battery cells each having a second nominal voltage that is less than the first nominal voltage; and electrical connectors that electrically connect ones of the battery cells to provide the battery with the first nominal voltage; a first charge port configured to electrically connect to a first type of connector; a charging module configured to: receive power via the first charge port; and when a voltage of the received power is less than the first nominal voltage at least one of: charge ones of the battery cells individually; and charge groups of two or more of the battery cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: DENSO International America, Inc.
    Inventors: Sibu Varughese, Martin Nespolo, Gareth Webb, Thomas Krzyzak, Wilson Yim, Matthew Johnson