Patents by Inventor Michael E. Johnson

Michael E. 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: 12124582
    Abstract: Method include receiving banner information from one or more queries of a network connecting a set of devices, wherein the banner information of one or more of the devices includes common vulnerability and exposure identifiers (CVEs) and the banner information of one or more of the devices does not include a CVE, identifying the devices based on the banner information including classifying devices without known CVEs by a device type, determining vulnerability scores for the devices with known CVEs based on retrieved CVE information, and determining vulnerability scores for the devices without CVEs based on a series of exploitability and impact parameter estimates associated with the device type classifications. Some methods include estimating a cyberattack vulnerability risk for the devices using the determined vulnerability scores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Sri Nikhil Gupta Gourisetti, Michael E. Mylrea, Md. Touhiduzzaman, Travis Ashley, Beverly E. Johnson, Newton B. Brown, Penny L. McKenzie, Seemita Pal
  • Patent number: 12121631
    Abstract: Described are methods, cell growth substrates, and devices that are useful in preparing cell-containing graft materials for administration to patients. Tubular passages can be defined in cell growth substrates to promote distribution of cells into the substrates. Also described are methods and devices for preparing cell-seeded graft compositions, methods and devices for preconditioning cell growth substrates prior to application of cells, and cell seeded grafts having novel substrates, and uses thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignees: Muffin Incorporated, Cook Myosite Incorporated, Cook Medical Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Michael C. Hiles, Chad E. Johnson, Neal E. Fearnot, Thomas Payne, Ronald Jankowski
  • Publication number: 20240325552
    Abstract: Described herein are block copolymers, and methods of making and utilizing such copolymers. The described block copolymers are disruptive of a cellular membrane, including an extracellular membrane, an intracellular membrane, a vesicle, an organelle, an endosome, a liposome, or a red blood cell. Preferably, in certain instances, the block copolymer disrupts the membrane and enters the intracellular environment. In specific examples, the block copolymer is endosomolytic and capable of delivering an oligonucleotide (e.g., an mRNA) to a cell. Compositions comprising a block copolymer and an oligonucleotide (e.g., an mRNA) are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventors: Sean D. MONAHAN, Michael S. DeCLUE, Pierrot HARVIE, Russell N. JOHNSON, Amber E. PASCHAL, Mary G. PRIEVE, Debashish ROY, Charbel DIAB, Michael E. HOUSTON, JR., Anna GALPERIN, Maher QABAR
  • Patent number: 12096883
    Abstract: Devices and methods for automating the process of making flatbread, such as roti. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a housing, an ingredient metering assembly, a mixing bowl assembly, a mixing actuator assembly, a cooking assembly, and an electronic assembly. The housing defines an interior volume and has several access openings with corresponding lids and/or covers. The ingredient metering assembly includes a flour container assembly, a flour delivery system, a water reservoir, and an oil reservoir. The mixing bowl assembly includes two bowls and a measurement system. The mixing actuator assembly includes a mixing mount, a mixing motor, a mixing paddle assembly, and a lower motor. The cooking assembly includes two platens and an actuator assembly. The electronic assembly includes a power source, a control module, and a LCD input/output screen. All components are integrated within the housing such that the apparatus is a consumer grade countertop appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: {dot over (i)}Yukti LLC
    Inventors: Sandesh B. Jadhav, Michael E. Hoyer, Steven M. Johnson, William M. Vatis
  • Publication number: 20240270314
    Abstract: A utility vehicle is configured for off-road terrain and may include a plurality of mounting members configured to support a load and/or support the vehicle during transport. The utility vehicle also includes an upper frame assembly which is movable between a first position and second position. The upper frame assembly may be moved to the second position during transportation of the utility vehicle. Further, the utility vehicle includes a plurality of configurations for a rear cargo area, thereby allowing for passengers or cargo to be supported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Michael A. Thomas, Jeremy M. Markstrom, Johannah E. Rutkowski, Chirag Kathiriya, Jeremy R. Eichenberger, Bradley A. Bracht, Eric J. Borud, Forrest W. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20240246899
    Abstract: Provided are processes for the preparation of (S)-tert-butyl 4,5-diamino-5-oxopentanoate, or a salt, solvate, hydrate, enantiomer, mixture of enantiomers, or isotopologue thereof. Also provided are solid forms of various intermediates and products obtained from the processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventors: John F. Traverse, Michael J. Zacuto, Weihong Zhang, Kirsten Faye Johnson, Maryll E. Geherty, Christopher Marton
  • Publication number: 20240059097
    Abstract: In one aspect of the present disclosure, a wheel hub is provided that includes a wheel hub body having an inboard end and an outboard end. The wheel hub body has a wheel mounting portion, such as a flange, intermediate the inboard and outboard ends. The wheel hub body has a central opening, an interior surface extending about the central opening, and an exterior surface opposite the interior surface. The wheel hub includes a passageway having an interior port at the interior surface of the wheel hub body and an exterior port at the exterior surface of the wheel hub body. The interior port is outboard of the inboard end of the wheel hub body. The exterior port is intermediate the wheel mounting portion and the outboard end of the wheel hub body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Jared Wiley Richard Burris, Richard T. Caminari, Randy P. Smith, Jonathan Roy Elkin, Timothy James Reddington, II, Noah Augustine, Michael E. Johnson, Michael S. Bohna, Gavin Leisek, Caleb Thomas Creason
  • Patent number: 10874841
    Abstract: A marker delivery device comprises a marker deployer cannula, a push rod, a biopsy site marker, and a ramped tip. The marker deployer cannula may have a marker exit in communication with an interior lumen of the cannula. The marker exit may comprise a distal end with a ramped surface. The biopsy site marker may be configured with a plurality of edges. The plurality of edges may be configured to engage at least a portion of the interior lumen of the cannula. The ramped tip may comprise a first ramped surface and a second ramped surface, the second ramped surface may align with the ramped surface of the distal end of the marker exit. The push rod may be used to push the biopsy site marker up the ramped tip and through the marker exit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Devicor Medical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Johnson, Timothy Zimmer, Alberto Cambero Rangel
  • Patent number: 10749168
    Abstract: An electrochemical cell or battery uses iron gall ink as an electrolyte. In some examples, mold, bacteria, or yeast are allowed to grow on the electrolyte. The ink is made by combining tannic or gallic acid from a material such as dehydrated tea with a metal or transition metal sulfate, such as iron sulfate, potassium sulfate, or manganese sulfate. Urea, a metal or transition metal salt, and glycerin can also be added to the electrolyte to assist in the ion-producing reaction. One example includes electrodes made from iron and graphite, and an electrolyte of iron-gall or iron-tannate ink. Another example uses a manganese based ink. Aluminum, potassium, or sodium tannate ink, urea, and graphite can be used to make a metal-air cell, in which the cell is open to the air. The ink can be used as a charge transport in a redox-flow electrochemical cell. Yet another example utilizes Bauxite residue, a waste product of aluminum manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Inventors: Michael E. Johnson, John Guthrie
  • Publication number: 20180072666
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides FabI inhibitors and methods of treating or preventing a disease or disorder in a subject by administering same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Shahila Mehboob Christie, Jinhong Ren, Michael E. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20170273954
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for treating or inhibiting a bacterial infection involving at least one antibiotic and a compound that potentiates the antibiotic activity of the antibiotic. In certain embodiments the antibiotic is a beta lactam. In further embodiments, the antibiotic is oxacillin. In additional embodiments, the potentiating compound is an inhibitor of vraSR operon expression. In specific embodiments, the bacterial infection involves an antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Applicants: THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
    Inventors: Robert S. Daum, Susan Boyle-Vavra, Michael E. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9675592
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for treating or inhibiting a bacterial infection involving at least one antibiotic and a compound that potentiates the antibiotic activity of the antibiotic. In certain embodiments the antibiotic is a beta lactam. In further embodiments, the antibiotic is oxacillin. In additional embodiments, the potentiating compound is an inhibitor of vraSR operon expression. In specific embodiments, the bacterial infection involves an antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignees: The University of Chicago, The Board of Regents of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: Robert S. Daum, Susan Boyle-Vavra, Michael E. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9652621
    Abstract: An electronic transmission system and method for converting and transmitting transmissions to provide secure communication between a plurality of users and protect or secure content of each transmission by preventing unauthorized individuals from capturing and viewing or hearing the transmitted content in its entirety. The electronic transmission system breaks a transmission apart into a random plurality of pieces and randomly transmits each piece separately to a plurality of remote servers. If an unauthorized party tries to intercept and access an electronic transmission, they will not be able to capture the entire transmission and will not be able to recompile its actual content, but rather misleading content. A password or other suitable authentication requirement(s) authenticates the intended recipient and allows the original pieces to be retrieved and re-compiled for viewing or hearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Inventors: Michael E. Johnson, Kenneth L. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20170024767
    Abstract: A system to create independent, local, online news services is described. User created content is aggregated to create local news services based on geographical segments and independent content contributors. Content is gathered from independent members and then segmented into web pages. Web pages utilize databases to segment the news content based on population by physical location. The content is then further segmented into categories and areas of interest. Individuals, who want to contribute content, are required to become members of a multi-level marketing network. The multi-level marketing network of members monitors an individual member's content that they provide to the news service. A rating system enables members and consumers to evaluate the content. Members are compensated on revenue that they and the members in their multi-level marketing group produce by marketing advertising and business services.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: William V Johnson, JR., Michael E Johnson
  • Publication number: 20160120852
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for treating or inhibiting a bacterial infection involving at least one antibiotic and a compound that potentiates the antibiotic activity of the antibiotic. In certain embodiments the antibiotic is a beta lactam. In further embodiments, the antibiotic is oxacillin. In additional embodiments, the potentiating compound is an inhibitor of vraSR operon expression. In specific embodiments, the bacterial infection involves an antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Applicants: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
    Inventors: Robert S. DAUM, Susan BOYLE-VAVRA, Michael E. JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20150332059
    Abstract: An electronic transmission system and method for converting and transmitting transmissions to provide secure communication between a plurality of users and protect or secure content of each transmission by preventing unauthorized individuals from capturing and viewing or hearing the transmitted content in its entirety. The electronic transmission system breaks a transmission apart into a random plurality of pieces and randomly transmits each piece separately to a plurality of remote servers. If an unauthorized party tries to intercept and access an electronic transmission, they will not be able to capture the entire transmission and will not be able to recompile its actual content, but rather misleading content. A password or other suitable authentication requirement(s) authenticates the intended recipient and allows the original pieces to be retrieved and re-compiled for viewing or hearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Michael E. Johnson, Kenneth L. Wilson
  • Patent number: 9129107
    Abstract: A document encryption and decryption system and method for selectively encrypting and decrypting files and attachments, electronic mail, text messages, and any other items to protect or secure its contents by helping to prevent unauthorized individuals from viewing data in human-perceivable or readable form. The encryption and decryption system includes remote authentication to verify user credentials stored on a remote database hosted by a web server. The encryption system further includes remote deletion to automatically delete at least encrypted items stored on the user's computer, handheld or portable device, smartphone, tablet, and any other computer of any kind when enabled and logged onto a network. The encryption and decryption system includes selectively decrypting items by retrieving a decryption key and decrypting the item, and/or typing a decryption key if the item cannot be decrypted with the key, and/or sending an invitation to a recipient using the web server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: SECURENCRYPT, LLC
    Inventors: Michael E. Johnson, Kenneth L. Wilson
  • Patent number: D1037483
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: CUE HEALTH INC.
    Inventors: Clint Sever, Joseph D. Kowalski, Michael Yep, Eric E. Johnson
  • Patent number: D1037484
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: CUE HEALTH INC.
    Inventors: Clint Sever, Joseph D. Kowalski, Michael Yep, Eric E. Johnson
  • Patent number: D1042874
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: CUE HEALTH INC.
    Inventors: Hiruni H. Perera, Clint Sever, Joseph D. Kowalski, Michael Yep, Eric E. Johnson