Patents by Inventor Mitchell T. Johnson
Mitchell T. 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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Patent number: 10485924Abstract: A pump clip for a fluid infusion device is provided. The pump clip includes a clip base having a first end opposite a second end. The clip base defines an aperture through the clip base between the first end and the second end. The clip base is pivotable between a first position and a second position along a first pivot axis. The pump clip includes a clip pivot base coupled to the clip base along the first pivot axis. At least a portion of the clip pivot base is received within the aperture in the first position. The pump clip includes a clip coupled to the clip pivot base along a second pivot axis and the clip cooperates with the clip pivot base to receive an article.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2017Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Chad A. Crane, Mitchell T. Johnson
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Patent number: 10449291Abstract: A pump clip for a fluid infusion device is provided. The pump clip includes a mount. The mount includes wings defined on opposed sides of the mount, a first lock tab to couple the pump clip to the fluid infusion device and a lip. The pump clip includes a base coupled to the mount that defines a second lock tab that engages with the lip to retain the mount in a first position. The mount is pivotable about a first pivot axis into a second position in which the mount is spaced apart from the base. The pump clip includes a clip coupled to the base, the clip pivotable about a second pivot axis relative to the base between a first, clamped position and a second, released position to receive an article.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2017Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Ali Hadian, Shixin Chen, Chad A. Crane, Mitchell T. Johnson
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Patent number: 10086134Abstract: A fluid infusion device is provided. The fluid infusion device includes a housing that includes a lock and a set connector assembly removably coupled to the housing to define a fluid flow path from the fluid infusion device. The set connector assembly includes a connector having a body that defines a graspable portion and a coupling portion. The coupling portion is receivable within the housing, and the graspable portion has at least one wing that defines a locking tab for engaging the lock. The at least one wing is movable relative to the body to disengage the locking tab with the lock.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Jacob E. Pananen, Mitchell T. Johnson, Ella Isabella F. Ella
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Patent number: 10086133Abstract: A set connector assembly for a fluid infusion device is provided. The set connector assembly includes a connector having a body. The body defines a graspable portion and a coupling portion, and the coupling portion is to be received within a portion of the fluid infusion device. The graspable portion has at least one locking tab to lock the connector to the fluid infusion device, and the graspable portion is movable relative to the body to move the connector between a first, locked position and a second, unlocked position relative to the fluid infusion device.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Jacob E. Pananen, Mitchell T. Johnson, Ella Isabella F. Ella
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Patent number: 9968737Abstract: A set connector assembly for a fluid infusion device is provided. The set connector assembly includes a connector having a body. The body defines a graspable portion and a coupling portion, and the coupling portion is to be received within a portion of the fluid infusion device. The graspable portion has at least one wing that defines at least one locking tab for locking the connector to the fluid infusion device. The graspable portion is movable relative to the body to move the connector between a first, locked position and a second, unlocked position relative to the fluid infusion device.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2016Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.Inventors: Jacob E Pananen, Mitchell T. Johnson, Ella Isabella F. Ella
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Publication number: 20180064867Abstract: A pump clip for a fluid infusion device is provided. The pump clip includes a clip base having a first end opposite a second end. The clip base defines an aperture through the clip base between the first end and the second end. The clip base is pivotable between a first position and a second position along a first pivot axis. The pump clip includes a clip pivot base coupled to the clip base along the first pivot axis. At least a portion of the clip pivot base is received within the aperture in the first position. The pump clip includes a clip coupled to the clip pivot base along a second pivot axis and the clip cooperates with the clip pivot base to receive an article.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Inventors: Chad A. Crane, Mitchell T. Johnson
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Publication number: 20180064868Abstract: A pump clip for a fluid infusion device is provided. The pump clip includes a mount. The mount includes wings defined on opposed sides of the mount, a first lock tab to couple the pump clip to the fluid infusion device and a lip. The pump clip includes a base coupled to the mount that defines a second lock tab that engages with the lip to retain the mount in a first position. The mount is pivotable about a first pivot axis into a second position in which the mount is spaced apart from the base. The pump clip includes a clip coupled to the base, the clip pivotable about a second pivot axis relative to the base between a first, clamped position and a second, released position to receive an article.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Inventors: Ali Hadian, Shixin Chen, Chad A. Crane, Mitchell T. Johnson
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Publication number: 20170340817Abstract: A set connector assembly for a fluid infusion device is provided. The set connector assembly includes a connector having a body. The body defines a graspable portion and a coupling portion, and the coupling portion is to be received within a portion of the fluid infusion device. The graspable portion has at least one wing that defines at least one locking tab for locking the connector to the fluid infusion device. The graspable portion is movable relative to the body to move the connector between a first, locked position and a second, unlocked position relative to the fluid infusion device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Jacob E. Pananen, Mitchell T. Johnson, Ella Isabella F. Ella
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Publication number: 20170340818Abstract: A fluid infusion device is provided. The fluid infusion device includes a housing that includes a lock and a set connector assembly removably coupled to the housing to define a fluid flow path from the fluid infusion device. The set connector assembly includes a connector having a body that defines a graspable portion and a coupling portion. The coupling portion is receivable within the housing, and the graspable portion has at least one wing that defines a locking tab for engaging the lock. The at least one wing is movable relative to the body to disengage the locking tab with the lock.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Jacob E. Pananen, Mitchell T. Johnson, Ella Isabella F. Ella
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Publication number: 20170340816Abstract: A set connector assembly for a fluid infusion device is provided. The set connector assembly includes a connector having a body. The body defines a graspable portion and a coupling portion, and the coupling portion is to be received within a portion of the fluid infusion device. The graspable portion has at least one locking tab to lock the connector to the fluid infusion device, and the graspable portion is movable relative to the body to move the connector between a first, locked position and a second, unlocked position relative to the fluid infusion device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Jacob E. Pananen, Mitchell T. Johnson, Ella Isabella F. Ella
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Patent number: 8846595Abstract: Methods of making a (e.g. dilute) cleaning solution from a hydrogel cleaning concentrate, packages of hydrogel cleaning concentrate, and methods of making a hydrogel cleaning concentrate are described.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2009Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Caroline M. Ylitalo, Robin E. Wright, Sonja K. Belgrade, Mitchell T. Johnson, Richard L. Walter, John M. Brandner, Narina Y. Stepanova, James W. Zurawski
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Patent number: 8343882Abstract: A consumer scrubbing wipe article is disclosed that includes a nonwoven substrate and a texture layer. The nonwoven substrate has a dry basis weight of less than about 300 g/m2. A non-crosslinked, abrasive resin-based texture layer is printed onto at least one surface of the substrate such that the texture layer extends at least 50 microns outwardly beyond the substrate surface upon coalescing. The texture layer bonds to the surface of the substrate via coalescing, and includes resin characterized as independently imparting a scrubbyness attribute to the article upon coalescing.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2010Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Mitchell T. Johnson, Timothy J. Lindquist
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Patent number: 8124169Abstract: An antimicrobial coating system, a film-forming composition, and an antimicrobial film. In some embodiments, the antimicrobial coating system can include a film-forming composition comprising a polymer having an effective molecular weight, and an effective amount of an antimicrobial agent dispersed within the polymer. The film-forming composition can form a water-insoluble, biocidal antimicrobial film when applied to a surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2006Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Caroline M. Ylitalo, Gerald R. A. Hofmann, Mitchell T. Johnson, Linda K. M. Olson, Duane Douglas Fansler
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Publication number: 20120045498Abstract: An antimicrobial coating system, a film-forming composition, and an antimicrobial film. In some embodiments, the antimicrobial coating system can include a film-forming composition comprising a polymer having an effective molecular weight, and an effective amount of an antimicrobial agent dispersed within the polymer. The film-forming composition can form a water-insoluble, biocidal antimicrobial film when applied to a surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Inventors: Caroline M. Ylitalo, Gerald R.A. Hofmann, Mitchell T. Johnson, Linda K.M. Olson, Duane Douglas Fansler
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Publication number: 20110082068Abstract: Methods of making a (e.g. dilute) cleaning solution from a hydrogel cleaning concentrate, packages of hydrogel cleaning concentrate, and methods of making a hydrogel cleaning concentrate are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Inventors: Caroline M. Ylitalo, Robin E. Wright, Sonja K. Belgrade, Mitchell T. Johnson, Richard L. Walter, John M. Brandner, Narina Y. Stepanova, James W. Zurawski
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Patent number: 7915211Abstract: A solid cleaner for heated surfaces is disclosed. The solid cleaner includes a solidifying agent including wax, and a cleaning agent. The solid cleaner is solid at room temperature and liquid at an elevated temperature. Methods of cleaning a heated surface and cleaning articles are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2006Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Lowell C. Zeller, Duane D. Fansler, Gerald R. Hofmann, Adriana Paiva, Smarajit Mitra, Terry R. Hobbs, Naiyong Jing, Augustine C. Liu, Mitchell T. Johnson
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Patent number: 7891041Abstract: A device that can be used to spread a thin, even coating of liquid material on a surface is provided. In one embodiment the device is adapted to be used to apply floor coating on a floor surface. The device is configured such that the applicator portion of the device applies a generally constant contact force on the surface, even when the force applied by the user on the tool varies.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2007Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: John J. Dyer, Mitchell T. Johnson, Erik J. Johnson
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Publication number: 20110005016Abstract: A consumer scrubbing wipe article is disclosed that includes a nonwoven substrate and a texture layer. The nonwoven substrate has a dry basis weight of less than about 300 g/m2. A non-crosslinked, abrasive resin-based texture layer is printed onto at least one surface of the substrate such that the texture layer extends at least 50 microns outwardly beyond the substrate surface upon coalescing. The texture layer bonds to the surface of the substrate via coalescing, and includes resin characterized as independently imparting a scrubbyness attribute to the article upon coalescing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Inventors: Mitchell T. Johnson, Timothy J. Lindquist
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Patent number: 7829478Abstract: A consumer scrubbing wipe article including a nonwoven substrate and a texture layer. The nonwoven substrate has a dry basis weight of less than about 300 g/m2, and thus promotes easy, comfortable handling by a user. The texture layer is a non-crosslinked, abrasive resin-based material that is printed onto at least one surface of the nonwoven substrate. In this regard, the texture layer covers less than an entirety of the substrate surface and extends at least 50 microns outwardly beyond the substrate surface to which it is printed. This characteristic ensures that the scrubbing wipe article has a distinct scrubbyness attribute.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2002Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Mitchell T. Johnson, Timothy J. Lindquist
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Publication number: 20100275401Abstract: An applicator system, including an application head, for applying a coating composition onto a surface, such as a floor. The head is particularly suited for applying a consistent thin coating, such as coating less than 5 mil thick, on the surface, following the gross contours of the surface. The coating can be a two-component or two-part system, and can have a high solids level. The head is suited for applying a coating composition with an applicator system that includes a multi-compartment plastic bag or pouch, to separate individual components of the coating composition prior to reacting the individual components together to form the coating composition, the pouch having internal seals that are readily and controllably rupturable.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2007Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventor: Mitchell T. Johnson