Patents by Inventor Peter R. Johnson

Peter R. 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).

  • Publication number: 20230022528
    Abstract: A ball lifting device having an elevator is attachable to a flagstick for enabling easy removal of a golf ball that is holed while putting with the flagstick in place in the cup. The elevator may be attached to a handle portion that extends up along the pole portion of the flagstick allowing the elevator to be raised by way of the handle portion. The handle portion may have a hook portion for hooking up with a golf club so that hand contact with the device is eliminated. The handle portion may be a thin member. The handle portion may be a tubular portion. The elevator may be spring loaded with the spring manually loaded by a golfer and released to eject the golf ball from the cup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: James Evan Johnson, James T. Hegedus, Douglas J. Christensen, Peter R. Johnson
  • Patent number: 11376479
    Abstract: A ball lifting device having an elevator is attachable to a flagstick for enabling easy removal of a golf ball that is holed while putting with the flagstick in place in the cup. The elevator may be attached to a handle portion that extends up along the pole portion of the flagstick allowing the elevator to be raised by way of the handle portion. The handle portion may have a hook portion for hooking up with a golf club so that hand contact with the device is eliminated. The handle portion may be a thin member. The handle portion may be a tubular portion. The elevator may be spring loaded with the spring manually loaded by a golfer and released to eject the golf ball from the cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Falcon Golf, LLC
    Inventors: James Evan Johnson, James T. Hegedus, Douglas J. Christensen, Peter R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20200330832
    Abstract: A ball lifting device having an elevator is attachable to a flagstick for enabling easy removal of a golf ball that is holed while putting with the flagstick in place in the cup. The elevator may be attached to a handle portion that extends up along the pole portion of the flagstick allowing the elevator to be raised by way of the handle portion. The handle portion may have a hook portion for hooking up with a golf club so that hand contact with the device is eliminated. The handle portion may be a thin member. The handle portion may be a tubular portion. The elevator may be spring loaded with the spring manually loaded by a golfer and released to eject the golf ball from the cup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: James Evan Johnson, James T. Hegedus, Douglas J. Christensen, Peter R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20200147209
    Abstract: Compositions for coating microneedles with aluminum-adjuvanted vaccines are provided comprising an aluminum-containing wet gel suspension selected from aluminum hydroxide wet gel suspension and aluminum phosphate wet gel suspension; a vaccine in an amount effective to stimulate an immune response in a mammal; a sugar, sugar alcohol, or combinations thereof; and a thickener. Some embodiments of the compositions have a viscosity of 500 to 30,000 cps when measured at 100 s?1 and temperature of 25° C. Microneedle devices coated with the compositions, as well as methods of forming the compositions and coating the microneedles, and methods of maximizing the aluminum content of vaccine-coated microneedle arrays are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: Peter R. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10154957
    Abstract: A medical device including an array of microneedles and a coating disposed on or within the microneedles and a method of making such a device are disclosed. The coating includes a peptide therapeutic agent and an amino acid. A method of stabilizing a peptide therapeutic agent with an amino acid on an array of microneedles is also disclosed. In some cases, the peptide therapeutic agent and the amino acid either both have a net positive charge or both have a net negative charge. In some cases, the peptide therapeutic agent is histidine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Ying Zhang, Percy T. Fenn, Peter R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20180008703
    Abstract: Compositions for coating microneedles with aluminum-adjuvanted vaccines are provided comprising an aluminum-containing wet gel suspension selected from aluminum hydroxide wet gel suspension and aluminum phosphate wet gel suspension; a vaccine in an amount effective to stimulate an immune response in a mammal; a sugar, sugar alcohol, or combinations thereof; and a thickener. Some embodiments of the compositions have a viscosity of 500 to 30,000 cps when measured at 100 s?1 and temperature of 25 C. Microneedle devices coated with the compositions, as well as methods of forming the compositions and coating the microneedles, and methods of maximizing the aluminum content of vaccine-coated microneedle arrays are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2016
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventor: PETER R. JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20170209367
    Abstract: A medical device including an array of microneedles and a coating disposed on or within the microneedles and a method of making such a device are disclosed. The coating includes a peptide therapeutic agent and an amino acid. A method of stabilizing a peptide therapeutic agent with an amino acid on an array of microneedles is also disclosed. In some cases, the peptide therapeutic agent and the amino acid either both have a net positive charge or both have a net negative charge. In some cases, the peptide therapeutic agent is histidine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Ying Zhang, Percy T. Fenn, Peter R. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9693950
    Abstract: Aqueous formulations that include at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient; and at least one excipient, wherein the aqueous formulation has a viscosity of from 500 to 30,000 centipoise when measured at a shear rate of 100 s?1 and a temperature of 25° C.; a surface tension that is not greater than 60 dynes/cm when measured under ambient conditions; or a contact angle on a medical grade polymeric material of 50° or greater when measured under ambient conditions. Methods of coating and coated microneedle arrays using the aqueous formulations are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Amy S. Determan, Peter R. Johnson, Joan T. Moseman, Ryan T. Woldt, Kristen J. Hansen
  • Patent number: 9675675
    Abstract: A medical device including an array of microneedles and a coating disposed on or within the microneedles and a method of making such a device are disclosed. The coating includes a peptide therapeutic agent and an amino acid. A method of stabilizing a peptide therapeutic agent with an amino acid on an array of microneedles is also disclosed. In some cases, the peptide therapeutic agent and the amino acid either both have a net positive charge or both have a net negative charge. In some cases, the peptide therapeutic agent is histidine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Ying Zhang, Percy T. Fenn, Peter R. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9623087
    Abstract: A medical device including an array of microneedles and a coating disposed on or within the microneedles and a method of making such a device are disclosed. The coating includes a peptide therapeutic agent and an amino acid. A method of stabilizing a peptide therapeutic agent with an amino acid on an array of microneedles is also disclosed. In some cases, the peptide therapeutic agent and the amino acid either both have a net positive charge or both have a net negative charge. In some cases, the peptide therapeutic agent is histidine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Ying Zhang, Percy T. Fenn, Peter R. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9185536
    Abstract: Mobile device, method for operating the same, and associated computer-readable instructions on a non-transitory medium for obtaining inconspicuous user input on a mobile device. The mobile device automatically detects whether an accessory port is engaged with an accessory, such as a headset, for example. In response to at least one change in an indication of the detection, the device automatically performs a sequence of operations. According to one particular embodiment, alarm sequence of operations can include a transmission of an alarm notification to a predefined recipient, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Inventors: Peter R. Johnson, James Evan Johnson
  • Patent number: 8900180
    Abstract: Coatable compositions and coatings derived from the coatable compositions, and microarrays comprising such coatings are described. In one aspect, the invention provides a microarray comprising: a plurality of microneedles extending from a support substrate; a coating deposited on at least one of the plurality of microneedles, the coating comprising an active agent and a biological salt. In another aspect, the invention provides a coatable composition, comprising: active agent; a biological salt; and solvent. In still another aspect, the invention provides a dried coating coated on a microneedle, the coating comprising: an active agent; and a biological salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: James T. Wolter, John K. Simons, Peter R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20140343499
    Abstract: A medical device including an array of microneedles and a coating disposed on or within the microneedles and a method of making such a device are disclosed. The coating includes a peptide therapeutic agent and an amino acid. A method of stabilizing a peptide therapeutic agent with an amino acid on an array of microneedles is also disclosed. In some cases, the peptide therapeutic agent and the amino acid either both have a net positive charge or both have a net negative charge. In some cases, the peptide therapeutic agent is histidine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Ying Zhang, Percy T. Fenn, Peter R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20140330198
    Abstract: A medical device including an array of microneedles and a coating disposed on or within the microneedles and a method of making such a device are disclosed. The coating includes a peptide therapeutic agent and an amino acid. A method of stabilizing a peptide therapeutic agent with an amino acid on an array of microneedles is also disclosed. In some cases, the peptide therapeutic agent and the amino acid either both have a net positive charge or both have a net negative charge. In some cases, the peptide therapeutic agent is histidine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Ying Zhang, Percy T. Fenn, Peter R. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8758298
    Abstract: An applicator used to apply microneedle arrays to a mammal. In particular, an application device for applying a microneedle device to a skin surface comprising a flexible sheet having a raised central area attached to the microneedle device and a supporting member at or near the periphery of the flexible sheet, wherein the flexible sheet is configured such that it will undergo a stepwise motion in the direction orthogonal to the major plane of the sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Adam S. Cantor, Franklyn L. Frederickson, Peter R. Johnson, Ted K. Ringsred
  • Publication number: 20130123707
    Abstract: Aqueous formulations that include at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient; and at least one excipient, wherein the aqueous formulation has a viscosity of from 500 to 30,000 centipoise when measured at a shear rate of 100 s?1 and a temperature of 25° C.; a surface tension that is not greater than 60 dynes/cm when measured under ambient conditions; or a contact angle on a medical grade polymeric material of 50° or greater when measured under ambient conditions. Methods of coating and coated microneedle arrays using the aqueous formulations are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Amy S. Determan, Peter R. Johnson, Joan T. Moseman, Ryan T. Woldt, Kristen J. Hansen
  • Publication number: 20130006219
    Abstract: An applicator used to apply microneedle arrays to a mammal In particular, an application device for applying a microneedle device to a skin surface comprising a flexible sheet having a raised central area attached to the microneedle device and a supporting member at or near the periphery of the flexible sheet, wherein the flexible sheet is configured such that it will undergo a stepwise motion in the direction orthogonal to the major plane of the sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: Adam S. Cantor, Franklyn L. Frederickson, Peter R. Johnson, Ted K. Ringsred
  • Patent number: 8267889
    Abstract: An applicator (100) used to apply microneedle arrays (10) to a mammal. In particular, an application device for applying a microneedle device (120) to a skin surface comprising a flexible sheet (110) having a raised central area (115) attached to the microneedle device and a supporting member at or near the periphery of the flexible sheet, wherein the flexible sheet is configured such that it will undergo a stepwise motion in the direction orthogonal to the major plane of the sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Adam S. Cantor, Franklyn L. Frederickson, Peter R. Johnson, Ted K. Ringsred
  • Patent number: 7846488
    Abstract: A method of coating a microneedle array comprising: providing a microneedle array having a substrate and at least one needle; providing a removable masking layer on the microneedle array such that the substrate is at least partially covered by the masking layer and the at least one needle remains at least partially exposed; and applying a coating material to at least a portion of the exposed portion of the microneedle array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Peter R. Johnson, Marla R. Emery, James T. Wolter, Jennifer E. Raeder-Devens, Daniel C. Duan, Moses M. David, Hye-Ok Choi
  • Publication number: 20090050143
    Abstract: A container, such as a metered dose inhaler, suitable for use with a propellant-based medicinal formulation, the container comprising one or more treated metal surfaces that come into contact with the medicinal formulation, wherein the one or more treated metal surfaces are characterized by an organic surface treatment compound covalently bonded to the metal surface through a reactive head group selected from either phosphonic acid or carboxylic acid and wherein the organic surface treatment compound is further characterized by an exposed, substantially non-reactive tail group disposed away from the metal surface. Also, metered dose inhaler canisters and valves with treated surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Larry D. Boardman, Peter R. Johnson, Gary A. Korba, Mark E. Mueller, Mark J. Pellerite, Ravi Ravichandran