Patents by Inventor Michael Johns

Michael Johns 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: 11510471
    Abstract: A hair dryer assembly generally comprises a hair dryer and a discharge housing. The hair dryer includes a body defining a cavity, an inlet for airflow to enter the cavity, and an outlet for airflow to exit the cavity. The discharge housing is configured to receive the airflow from the outlet, and includes an inlet end, a closed end opposite the inlet end, and a channel wall intermediate the inlet end and the closed end. The channel wall defines a hair receiving channel and an outlet for airflow to exit the discharge housing. The channel wall extends continuously around the hair receiving channel such that hair within the channel is surrounded by the channel wall. The outlet is configured to direct airflow out of the discharge housing and towards hair within the hair receiving channel. The discharge housing also includes a sidewall extending at least partly around the channel wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: SPECTRUM BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Jay Wiliam Kuzia, Michael John deGrood
  • Patent number: 11511069
    Abstract: A humidification system can include a heater base, a chamber, and a breathing circuit. The heater base includes a heater plate positioned in a recessed region, and a heat conductive portion of the chamber is configured to contact the heater plate. The heater base includes a guard configured to control movement of the chamber into and out of the recessed region. The guard includes an anti-racking mechanism. The chamber includes an inlet port, an outlet port. A downward extension extends into the chamber from the inlet port, and a baffle is disposed at a lower end of the downward extension. A component of the breathing circuit can include a conduit hanging end cap for shipping and storage. The end cap can include a hanging component to allow the breathing circuit component to be hung from a medical stand. The system can detect when breathing circuits are connected in reverse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: John James Jackson, Barry Shack Manon, Victor Rosales Corrales, Stefan Leo Van Workum, Michael John Andresen, Stephen David Evans, Mark Samuel Hamilton, Paul Fleming Buckley, Jason Allan Klenner, Hamish Osborne, Samuel Graham Boggs, James William Stanton, Joseph Nathaniel Griffiths, Jonathan Andrew George Lambert, Nicholas Edward Vaughan, James Owen Kehoe, Francisco Ernesto De La Pe{hacek over (n)}a De La Fuente, Nicholas James Michael McKenna, Rachael Porter, Simon Mordechai Stam, David Robert Kemps, Edwin Joseph Lyons, Madeleine Bess Martin, Ada Yiwen Shou, Huang-Ku Liu
  • Patent number: 11510854
    Abstract: This invention relates to a hair care composition more particularly to a wash-off composition, especially preferred being a shampoo or a conditioner, which provides the desired anti-dandruff efficacy with enhanced stability of the active materials on hair/scalp during use. This is achieved through a judicious combination of an organic UV filter, a zinc compound and selective anti-dandruff agent. The composition comprises 0.01 to 3% by weight zinc pyrithione, an organic UV filter and 0.1 to 5% by weight additional zinc compound. The weight ratio of zinc compound to zinc pyrithione is over 3:1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: CONOPCO, INC.
    Inventors: Guoqiang Chen, Michael John Hoptroff, Chengdong Ji, Miao Miao, Qiang Zhao
  • Patent number: 11510733
    Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for designing, modifying, and installing a surgical implant optimized for a patient's unique physiology are disclosed. The methods are based upon data from surgical implants installed in other patients. Allowing patient outcomes from previously installed surgical implants to influence the design, placement, and surgical tool path for enable the implanting of surgical implants having the greatest likelihood of a successful patient outcome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: IX Innovation LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Roh, John Cronin, Seth Cronin, Michael John Baker
  • Patent number: 11515124
    Abstract: A faceplate of a showerhead has a bottom side that faces a plasma generation region and a top side that faces a plenum into which a process gas is supplied during operation of a substrate processing system. The faceplate includes apertures formed through the bottom side and openings formed through the top side. Each of the apertures is formed to extend through a portion of an overall thickness of the faceplate to intersect with at least one of the openings to form a corresponding flow path for process gas through the faceplate. Each of the apertures has a cross-section that has a hollow cathode discharge suppression dimension in at least one direction. Each of the openings has a cross-section that has a smallest cross-sectional dimension that is greater than the hollow cathode discharge suppression dimension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Lam Research Corporation
    Inventors: Michael John Selep, Patrick G. Breiling, Karl Frederick Leeser, Timothy Scott Thomas, David William Kamp, Sean M. Donnelly
  • Patent number: 11516642
    Abstract: In some examples, an electronic device includes a plurality of network interfaces to communicate over respective different networks, and a storage medium to store information associating a first application of the electronic device with a first profile, and associating a second application of the electronic device with a second profile. The first profile selects a first network interface of the plurality of network interfaces to use for communications, and the second profile selects a second network interface of the plurality of network interfaces to use for communications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventor: Michael John Rogan
  • Publication number: 20220377522
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, devices, media, and methods for providing emergency data communications for citizen engagement. An embodiment operates by providing an emergency data submission link regarding an emergency notification to a plurality of communication devices. Emergency data submissions are received with the link, where each submission includes an emergency location. The embodiment verifies the submissions to generate a set of submitted emergency incidents, and displays the incidents within a graphical user interface (GUI) of an emergency response application. An embodiment operates by receiving emergency data related to a plurality of emergency incidents. The embodiment generates a heatmap that graphically represents a density of a plurality of emergency incidents. The embodiment identifies clusters of emergency incidents on the heatmap, and displays the heatmap within an interactive map within a GUI of an emergency response application accessed by an emergency service provider (ESP).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: RapidSOS, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael John MARTIN, William ROBINSON
  • Publication number: 20220375641
    Abstract: Passive reactivity control technologies that enable reactivity control of a nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) system with little to no active mechanical movement of circumferential control drums. By minimizing or eliminating the need for mechanical movement of the circumferential control drums during an NTP burn, the reactivity control technologies simplify controlling an NTP reactor and increase the overall performance of the NTP system. The reactivity control technologies mitigate and counteract the effects of xenon, the dominant fission product contributing to reactivity transients. Examples of reactivity control technologies include, employing burnable neutron poisons, tuning hydrogen pressure, adjusting wait time between burn cycles or merging burn cycles, and enhancement of temperature feedback mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Paolo Francesco Venneri, Michael John Eades
  • Publication number: 20220372420
    Abstract: Methods of production of edible filamentous fungal biomat formulations are provided as standalone protein sources and/or protein ingredients in foodstuffs as well as a one-time use or repeated use self-contained biomat reactor comprising a container with at least one compartment and placed within the compartment(s), a feedstock, a fungal inoculum, a gas-permeable membrane, and optionally a liquid nutrient medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Richard Eugene Macur, Yuval Charles Avniel, Renata Usaite Black, Maximilian DeVane Hamilton, Michael John Harney, Eleanore Brophy Eckstrom, Mark Andrew Kozubal
  • Publication number: 20220377841
    Abstract: A disclosed method includes receiving emergency data related to emergency calls emanating from mobile devices, independently from emergency call routing to an emergency network; determining an emergency network that should receive the emergency data; providing the emergency data to the emergency network; and providing a map view to the emergency network entity of the emergency network using the emergency data and displaying location indicators corresponding to locations of mobile devices identified by the emergency data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Michael John Martin, Nicholas Edward Horelik
  • Patent number: 11504069
    Abstract: An apparatus for determining a non-apparent attribute of an object having a sensor portion with which the object makes contact and to which the object applies pressure. The apparatus has a computer in communication with the sensor portion that receives signals from the sensor portion corresponding to the contact and pressure applied to the sensor portion, and determines from the signals the non-apparent attribute. The apparatus has an output in communication with the computer that identifies the non-apparent attribute determined by the computer. A method for determining a non-apparent attribute of an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Tactonic Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael John Cole, Gerald Seidman
  • Patent number: 11509839
    Abstract: A multimedia file and methods of generating, distributing and using the multimedia file are described. Multimedia files in accordance with embodiments of the present invention can contain multiple video tracks, multiple audio tracks, multiple subtitle tracks, data that can be used to generate a menu interface to access the contents of the file and ‘meta data’ concerning the contents of the file. Multimedia files in accordance with several embodiments of the present invention also include references to video tracks, audio tracks, subtitle tracks and ‘meta data’ external to the file. One embodiment of a multimedia file in accordance with the present invention includes a series of encoded video frames and encoded menu information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: DIVX, LLC
    Inventors: Jason Braness, Jerome Rota, Eric William Grab, Jerald Donaldson, Heather Hitchcock, Damien Chavarria, Michael John Floyd, Brian T. Fudge, Adam H. Li
  • Publication number: 20220368082
    Abstract: A communication system having a circuit board with an airflow opening includes a receptacle cage configured to be mounted to the circuit board adjacent a communication connector. The receptacle cage has walls including a front wall, a rear wall and side walls defining a cavity. A module channel is defined in the cavity configured to receive a pluggable module. The module channel has a module port at the front wall that receives the pluggable module. An airflow channel is defined by at least one of the walls of the receptacle cage located between the module channel and the circuit board. The airflow channel is configured to be in flow communication with the airflow opening in the circuit board for cooling the pluggable module in the module channel. The airflow channel has an airflow port at the front wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Michael John Phillips, Eric David Briant, Charles Jameson Valentine
  • Publication number: 20220363386
    Abstract: A projectile delivery module to be mounted on an aerial vehicle includes a projectile delivery system including a kinetic projectile and a base system. The kinetic projectile includes a projectile body, an RF receiver, and an onboard steering system including: a steering mechanism operable to change an attitude, orientation, and/or direction of flight of the kinetic projectile; and a steering actuator. The base system includes: an RF transmitter to communicate with the RF receiver; a projectile holder; a target tracking system; and a projectile guidance system including a projectile tracking system and a projectile control system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Sean Kevin Treadway, Michael John Worsham
  • Publication number: 20220363396
    Abstract: A cockpit center console armrest includes a base member configured for mounting to a floor, an extending member mechanically coupled to the base member, and an armrest mechanically coupled to the extending member. The extending member includes an inner telescoping member configured for sliding within an outer telescoping member for adjusting a height of the armrest. A lever exposed on an underside of the armrest is configured for actuating a release mechanism. The release mechanism is configured for releasably securing the inner telescoping member to the outer telescoping member. A pivot axis pivotably couples the extending member to the base member such that the extending member is rotatable for rotating the armrest between a deployed orientation and a retracted orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Frank Joseph Rowe, Merril Binford Williams, Jonathan Lynn Headrick, Michael John Seibel
  • Patent number: 11498716
    Abstract: A method of applying a linerless label to an article wherein a web of joined labels is die cut from a web of label material in which the adhesive is protected by a water-soluble coating which provides a cushion between an anvil and die cutting means. The water-soluble coating is at least partially removed by exposure to water in a press following die-cutting, in a label applicator, or in an off-line unit. The web of joined labels may be wound and unwound between each of the above options. The web of joined labels may be separated in a label applicator by breaking a weakened boundary between adjoining labels or by cutting at a boundary between the label and the adjoining label. The linerless label may contain anti-counterfeit means that may be subsequently identified overtly and/or covertly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Linermist Limited
    Inventors: Bruce Michael Drew, Michael John Cooper, David Nicholas Edwards
  • Patent number: 11499279
    Abstract: A barrier apparatus includes a barrier post mounted to a base and extending upwardly from the base. A brace of the barrier apparatus is configured to restrict relative movement between the barrier post and the base. The brace can be mounted to the base so that it extends upwardly and obliquely toward the barrier post. The brace can include block. A reinforcing tube can extend around the block. A mated connection to the front of the brace can include a first mating protrusion extending into a first mating hole, and a mated connection to the bottom of the brace can include a second mating protrusion extending into a second mating hole. The brace or another brace can extend into a rear corner positioned between the barrier post and the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Barrier1 Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Michael John Lamore
  • Patent number: 11497436
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for performing real-time analysis of bone tissue during a surgical procedure are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the method includes receiving at least one measurement of at least one tissue sample from a hybrid multi-wavelength photoacoustic measurements (MWPM) component. The method can also include identifying one or more reference cases, from a plurality of reference cases, based on correlations between the at least one measurement and previous measurements in each of the plurality of reference cases. Once the reference cases are identified, the method can include determining at least one bone condition of the patient and sending the at least one determined bone condition to a computing device accessible by a surgeon. In some embodiments, the method also includes creating a three-dimensional (3D) map the tissue sample using the at least one measurement and sending the 3D map to the computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: IX Innovation LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Roh, Justin Esterberg, John Cronin, Seth Cronin, Michael John Baker
  • Publication number: 20220356242
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to anti-Natriuretic Peptide Receptor 1 (NPR1) antibodies including agonist antibodies which are able to activate the NPR1 receptor, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and methods of treatment comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2021
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: John Louis DIENER, Lars GADTKE, Felix HARTLEPP, Tiancen HU, Kathrin LADETZKI-BAEHS, Michael John ROMANOWSKI, Cesare RUSSO, Xenia WEZLER, Xiaoling XIE
  • Publication number: 20220355268
    Abstract: A method of purifying gaseous mixtures, for example ternary or quaternary gaseous mixtures, using a sorbent media comprising two or more sorbent materials. The method involves obtaining a target gas from a gaseous composition comprising the target gas, a first gas and a second gas, and optionally further gases by contacting the gaseous composition with the sorbent media to remove at least some of the first gas and at least some of the second gas from the gaseous composition. The sorbent media comprises at least a first sorbent material and a second sorbent material; wherein the first sorbent material has a higher adsorption selectivity for the first gas than for the target gas; and wherein the second sorbent material has a higher adsorption selectivity for the second gas than for target gas. The method may be particularly useful for the separation of pure ethylene, methane or propylene from such gaseous mixtures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2020
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Michael John ZAWOROTKO, Kai-Jie CHEN, David G MADDEN, Soumya MUKHERJEE, Amrit KUMAR