Patents by Inventor Michael L. Johnson
Michael 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).
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Publication number: 20200152496Abstract: A substrate container (1100) includes a shell (1105) defining an opening and a door (1505) for selectively sealing the opening. A cantilevered support tray (1120) supports a substrate (1115) within the shell (1105). The support tray (1120) includes a support collar (1300) for coupling the support tray (1120) to a support post (1215) such that the support tray (1120) is cantilevered from the support post (1215).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2017Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Gary Gallagher, Matthew A. Fuller, Mark V. Smith, Barry Gregerson, Michael L. Johnson
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Publication number: 20190019703Abstract: A substrate container (100) includes a receptacle (105) and a cover (110). The receptacle (105) includes a base portion (115) for supporting a substrate and a side wall portion (120) extending upward from the base portion (115). The cover (110) defines a closure over the receptacle (105). In one embodiment, the receptacle (105) includes a first alignment feature (300, 305) located on an exterior surface of the receptacle (105). The first alignment feature (300, 305) interfaces with automation for aligning the receptacle (105). In another embodiment, the cover (110) includes a contoured surface (135) for applying a compressive load to the contents of the substrate container (100).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2017Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Gary M. Gallagher, Barry Gregerson, Michael L. Johnson
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Publication number: 20190019704Abstract: A substrate container (100) includes a base (105) and a cover (115). The cover (115) mates with the base (105) to define an enclosure. A stack of interlocking trays (405) can be disposed within the base (105). Each interlocking tray (405) includes an inset flange (410) defining a registration face (420) for supporting a substrate. The interlocking tray (405) also includes a shoulder portion (415). A relief feature (435) is defined at the junction point between the shoulder portion (415) and the registration face (420). The relief feature (435) may prevent the sharp edges of the substrate from contacting the shoulder portion (415), thereby reducing particle generation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2017Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Gary M. Gallagher, Barry Gregerson, Michael L. Johnson
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Patent number: 9588148Abstract: A transformer for monitoring current in a power cable is magnetically linked with the power cable connected to the electrical device, where the transformer produces a changing transformer signal in response to the presence of a changing current within the power cable. An input circuit located proximate to the transformer and having an output terminal and being electrically connected to the transformer so as to receive the changing transformer signal. The input circuit produces, in response to receiving the changing transformer signal, one of a first signal representative of the changing current, and a first circuit condition at the output terminal of the input circuit representative of the changing current in the power cable. The input circuit includes an impedance set having an effective impedance that comprises a plurality of elements, wherein at least one of the elements is not electrically connected to the remaining the plurality of elements.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Veris Industries, LLCInventors: Martin Cook, David Pierson, Michael L. Johnson
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Patent number: 9556012Abstract: A bag-in-bag-in-bottle assembly formed by a flexible dispensing container with a dispensing fitment. The dispensing container is positioned adjacent or sandwiched between one or more flexible pressurization containers having a separate inlet/outlet path through a second fitment. The bag-in-bag assembly can then be placed in a containment vessel with the fitments mounted such that it is accessible on the vessel. A liquid can be extracted from the dispensing container by introducing a fluid into the pressurization container(s) with enough pressure to force the liquid out through the dispensing fitment. A contoured dispensing head may be coupled to the bag-in-bag-in-bottle assembly using a cam actuation arrangement for simultaneously locking the pressurization, vent and fluid extraction couplings.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2014Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Entegris, Inc.Inventors: John A. Leys, John M. Hennen, Michael L. Johnson
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Publication number: 20160012560Abstract: A method of providing an emergency or crisis plan to a user is disclosed that includes receiving a plurality of user-inputted answers associated with a user-identified account and corresponding to a plurality of questions concerning at least one of a potential threat, a potential hazard, and a potential vulnerability associated with the user. A server system assigns a weighted value to each of the plurality of user-inputted answers and provides, to the electronic computing device of the user, a plurality of response protocols, each of the plurality of response protocols corresponding to an action to be taken by the user in response to the potential threat, hazard, and/or vulnerability of the user. The plurality of user-inputted answers are converted into an assessment matrix that ranks the potential threat, hazard, and/or vulnerability.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Michael L. Johnson, Scott S. Tholan
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Publication number: 20150280311Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for an antenna structure (100) configured for attachment to a circuit board (102). The antenna structure includes a main body (103) having a first end (105), a second end (107) opposite from the first end, and a side (109) extending between the first end and the second end. The antenna structure further includes a first support (104) formed from the first end, a second support (106) formed from the second end, and a third support (108) extending from the side of the main body. The main body, the first support, the second support, and the third support are formed from a single conductive sheet. Each of the supports is mechanically attached to the circuit board, and only one of the supports is electrically coupled to an antenna feed of the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2014Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: MOTOROLA MOBILITY LLCInventors: Lynn M. Greetis, Se Hun Chung, Kah Jon Goo, Soo Won Hong, Michael L. Johnson
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Publication number: 20150219691Abstract: A transformer for monitoring current in a power cable is magnetically linked with the power cable connected to the electrical device, where the transformer produces a changing transformer signal in response to the presence of a changing current within the power cable. An input circuit located proximate to the transformer and having an output terminal and being electrically connected to the transformer so as to receive the changing transformer signal. The input circuit produces, in response to receiving the changing transformer signal, one of a first signal representative of the changing current, and a first circuit condition at the output terminal of the input circuit representative of the changing current in the power cable. The input circuit includes an impedance set having an effective impedance that comprises a plurality of elements, wherein at least one of the elements is not electrically connected to the remaining the plurality of elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: Martin COOK, David PIERSON, Michael L. JOHNSON
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Publication number: 20150001250Abstract: A bag-in-bag-in-bottle assembly formed by a flexible dispensing container with a dispensing fitment. The dispensing container is positioned adjacent or sandwiched between one or more flexible pressurization containers having a separate inlet/outlet path through a second fitment. The bag-in-bag assembly can then be placed in a containment vessel with the fitments mounted such that it is accessible on the vessel. A liquid can be extracted from the dispensing container by introducing a fluid into the pressurization container(s) with enough pressure to force the liquid out through the dispensing fitment. A contoured dispensing head may be coupled to the bag-in-bag-in-bottle assembly using a cam actuation arrangement for simultaneously locking the pressurization, vent and fluid extraction couplings.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: John A. LEYS, John M. HENNEN, Michael L. Johnson
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Patent number: 8844774Abstract: A bag-in-bag-in-bottle assembly formed by a flexible dispensing container with a dispensing fitment. The dispensing container is positioned adjacent or sandwiched between one or more flexible pressurization containers having a separate inlet/outlet path through a second fitment. The bag-in-bag assembly can then be placed in a containment vessel with the fitments mounted such that it is accessible on the vessel. A liquid can be extracted from the dispensing container by introducing a fluid into the pressurization container(s) with enough pressure to force the liquid out through the dispensing fitment. A contoured dispensing head may be coupled to the bag-in-bag-in-bottle assembly using a earn actuation arrangement for simultaneously locking the pressurization, vent and fluid extraction couplings.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2008Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Entegris, Inc.Inventors: John A. Leys, John M. Hennen, Michael L. Johnson
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Patent number: 8613359Abstract: A dual containment pod having an outer pod and an inner pod that provides support structure and environmental control means. The inner pod includes a base having a flat, polished surface with protrusions upon which the reticle seats and providing a gap between the reticle and the polished surface. The gap separates the reticle from the flat, polished surface of the base and is dimensioned to inhibit migration of particles into the gap, thereby preventing contamination of sensitive surfaces of the wafer or reticle. The top cover of the inner pod seats on the polished surface proximate a periphery of the base. Moveable reticle engaging pins on the top cover of the inner pod are engaged by the top cover of the outer container when the inner pod is assembled inside the outer pod providing reticle restraint.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2012Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Entegris, Inc.Inventors: Steven Kolbow, Kevin McMullen, Anthony M. Tieben, Matthew Kusz, Christian Andersen, Huaping Wang, Michael Cisewski, Michael L. Johnson, David L. Halbmaier, John Lystad
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Publication number: 20130020220Abstract: A dual containment pod having an outer pod and an inner pod that provides support structure and environmental control means. The inner pod includes a base having a flat, polished surface with protrusions upon which the reticle seats and providing a gap between the reticle and the polished surface. The gap separates the reticle from the flat, polished surface of the base and is dimensioned to inhibit migration of particles into the gap, thereby preventing contamination of sensitive surfaces of the wafer or reticle. The top cover of the inner pod seats on the polished surface proximate a periphery of the base. Moveable reticle engaging pins on the top cover of the inner pod are engaged by the top cover of the outer container when the inner pod is assembled inside the outer pod providing reticle restraint.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: ENTEGRIS, INC.Inventors: Steven P. Kolbow, Kevin McMullen, Anthony Mathius Tieben, Matthew Kusz, Christian Andersen, Huaping Wang, Michael Cisewski, Michael L. Johnson, David L. Halbmaier, John Lystad
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Patent number: 8260190Abstract: An interference device and method of interfering with signals from a UMTS base station in a particular area are disclosed. The interference device receives a signal from the base station intended for a mobile device to initiate a communication session. The interference device synchronizes to the S-CCPCH and alters the TCFI and/or the data in the data field of the slot so that it is not longer correct. Time-shifted copies of the altered signal are then multiplexed and transmitted to the mobile device as a jamming signal. The jamming signal is received by the mobile device and causes the mobile device to be unable to determine the data of the original signal from the base station.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2009Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Motorola Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Johnson, Aaron S. Madsen
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Patent number: 8231005Abstract: A container that provides support structure and environmental control means including, for example, minimal contact with a wafer or reticle contained therein that cooperates with wafer or reticle to provide a diffusion barrier mitigates against particles settling on a face of the wafer or reticle. The container includes a base having a flat, polished surface with protrusions upon which the wafer or reticle rests. The protrusions are of a geometry, such as a sphere, that imparts minimum contact with the wafer or reticle and suspends the wafer or reticle over the base, providing a gap therebetween. The gap isolates the wafer or reticle from the flat, polished surface of the base, but is dimensioned to inhibit migration of particles into the gap, thereby preventing contamination of sensitive surfaces of the wafer or reticle. Diffusion filters provide pressure equalization without filter media. Moveable reticle pins on the top cover provide reticle restraint.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2006Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Entegris, Inc.Inventors: Steven P. Kolbow, Kevin McMullen, Anthony Mathius Tieben, Matthew Kusz, Christian Andersen, Huaping Wang, Michael Cisewski, Michael L. Johnson, David L. Halbmaier, John Lystad
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Publication number: 20110303569Abstract: A toothbrush holding device for battery-powered toothbrush(es) comprises a top piece; a bottom piece; at least one sturdy hinge; and an interlocking clasp fastener. The top piece of the toothbrush holding device for battery-powered toothbrush(es) is hingably-coupleable to the bottom piece via the hinge to temporarily sanitarily store the (fully) assembled battery-powered toothbrush during a non-use period. The toothbrush holding device is rectangular in shape, manufactured from plastic material, and is form-fitting to the battery-powered toothbrush such that the battery-powered toothbrush is prevented from moving within the toothbrush holding device. Further, the toothbrush holding device comprises soft, rounded edges. The toothbrush holding device is about 9¼-inches in length, about 1½-inch in width when in a closed position, and about 1? inch in depth thereby permitting the battery-powered toothbrush to be in an assembled state when stored in the toothbrush holding device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Inventor: Michael L. Johnson
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Publication number: 20110230730Abstract: A method or system is provided for diagnosing convulsions of a subject. The method or system may include two general components. First, a device or apparatus that measures and accumulates an electronic data stream representing the physical movements of the human limb(s) and presents that data to a suitable computational device or system for further processing. Second, a set of software or firmware algorithms that operates within the computational device on the data stream for the purpose of describing and characterizing the statistical properties of the movement signal during clinical seizure episodes. The system comprised of both components serves to distinguish and diagnose the movement features of ES events from those of PNES.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2008Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA PATENT FOUNDATIONInventors: Mark S. Quigg, Michael L. Johnson, Daniel Redmond, William W. Campbell
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Publication number: 20110086590Abstract: An interference device and method of interfering with signals from a UMTS base station in a particular area are disclosed. The interference device receives a signal from the base station intended for a mobile device to initiate a communication session. The interference device synchronizes to the S-CCPCH and alters the TCFI and/or the data in the data field of the slot so that it is not longer correct. Time-shifted copies of the altered signal are then multiplexed and transmitted to the mobile device as a jamming signal. The jamming signal is received by the mobile device and causes the mobile device to be unable to determine the data of the original signal from the base station.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2009Publication date: April 14, 2011Applicant: MOTOROLA, INC.Inventors: MICHAEL L. JOHNSON, AARON S. MADSEN
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Publication number: 20090301917Abstract: A container that provides support structure and environmental control means including, for example, minimal contact with a wafer or reticle contained therein that cooperates with wafer or reticle to provide a diffusion barrier mitigates against particles settling on a face of the wafer or reticle. The container includes a base having a flat, polished surface with protrusions upon which the wafer or reticle rests. The protrusions are of a geometry, such as a sphere, that imparts minimum contact with the wafer or reticle and suspends the wafer or reticle over the base, providing a gap therebetween. The gap isolates the wafer or reticle from the flat, polished surface of the base, but is dimensioned to inhibit migration of particles into the gap, thereby preventing contamination of sensitive surfaces of the wafer or reticle. Diffusion filters provide pressure equalization without filter media. Moveable reticle pins on the top cover provide reticle restraint.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2006Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: ENTEGRIS, INC.Inventors: Steven Kolbow, Kevin McMullen, Anthony M. Tieben, Matthew Kusz, Christian Andersen, Huaping Wang, Michael Cisewski, Michael L. Johnson, David L. Halbmaier, John Lystad
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Publication number: 20090227199Abstract: An interference system and method of interfering with signals from a Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) mobile device in a particular area are disclosed. The mobile device receives an access grant from a UMTS base station. The mobile device transmits a response to the base station. An interference device in the same area as the mobile device also receives the access grant and sends a corruption signal that interferes with the response to the base station.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2008Publication date: September 10, 2009Applicant: MOTOROLA, INC.Inventors: Aaron S. Madsen, Michael L. Johnson
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Publication number: 20090057347Abstract: A bag-in-bag-in-bottle assembly formed by a flexible dispensing container with a dispensing fitment. The dispensing container is positioned adjacent or sandwiched between one or more flexible pressurization containers having a separate inlet/outlet path through a second fitment. The bag-in-bag assembly can then be placed in a containment vessel with the fitments mounted such that it is accessible on the vessel. A liquid can be extracted from the dispensing container by introducing a fluid into the pressurization container(s) with enough pressure to force the liquid out through the dispensing fitment. A contoured dispensing head may be coupled to the bag-in-bag-in-bottle assembly using a earn actuation arrangement for simultaneously locking the pressurization, vent and fluid extraction couplings.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: ENTEGRIS, INC.Inventors: John A. Leys, John M. Hennen, Michael L. Johnson