Patents by Inventor Norman Eric Johnson

Norman Eric 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).

  • Sputum collection and washing apparatus and a method of using it
    Patent number: 11864741
    Abstract: A medical apparatus (FDA Classifications: “Sputum Specimen [In-Home] Self-Collection Device” and “In Vitro Medical Diagnostic Device”) and method for self-collection, transport, decontamination and storage preservation of expectorated sputum specimens, to optimize specimen quality and reliability of clinical laboratory stain interpretation, culture and molecular diagnostic tests, thereby improving laboratory support for pathogen-specific treatment (antibiotic stewardship).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Inventor: Norman Eric Johnson
  • SPUTUM COLLECTION AND WASHING APPARATUS AND A METHOD OF USING IT
    Publication number: 20220110612
    Abstract: A medical apparatus (FDA Classifications: “Sputum Specimen [In-Home] Self-Collection Device” and “In Vitro Medical Diagnostic Device”) and method for self-collection, transport, decontamination and storage preservation of expectorated sputum specimens, to optimize specimen quality and reliability of clinical laboratory stain interpretation, culture and molecular diagnostic tests, thereby improving laboratory support for pathogen-specific treatment (antibiotic stewardship).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Norman Eric Johnson, Karl Boldt, Joseph Toro, Jason LeGoff
  • Sputum collection and washing apparatus and a method of using it
    Patent number: 10898169
    Abstract: A medical apparatus (FDA Classifications: “Sputum Specimen [In-Home] Self-Collection Device” and “In Vitro Medical Diagnostic Device”) and method for self-collection, transport, decontamination and storage preservation of expectorated sputum specimens, to optimize specimen quality and reliability of clinical laboratory stain interpretation, culture and molecular diagnostic tests, thereby improving laboratory support for pathogen-specific treatment (antibiotic stewardship).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: FORWARD INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Norman Eric Johnson, Karl Boldt, Joseph Toro, Jason LeGoff