Patents by Inventor Richard Johnson

Richard 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).

  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SENDER-CONTROLLED MESSAGING AND CONTENT SHARING
    Publication number: 20180013707
    Abstract: An access-control device that controls access to encrypted messages. During operation, the access-control device can receive an access key for a corrupted message, and can receive a cover message digest associated with the corrupted message. The access-control device stores the access key in association with the cover message digest, and stores the cover message digest in a block chain. A respective block of the block chain includes at least one cover message digest, and a hash value of a previous block of the block chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicant: Private Giant
    Inventors: Shaun Murphy, Charles Murphy, Richard Johnson
  • PROTECTIVE REGION FOR METALLIZATION OF SOLAR CELLS
    Publication number: 20180006170
    Abstract: Methods of fabricating a solar cell including metallization techniques and resulting solar cells, are described. In an example, a first and second semiconductor regions can be formed in or above a substrate, where a separation region is disposed between the first and second semiconductor regions. A protective region can be formed over the separation region. A first metal layer can be formed over the substrate, where the protective region prevents and/or inhibits damage to the separation region during the formation of the first metal layer. Conductive contacts can be formed over the first and second semiconductor regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Benjamin Ian Hsia, David Aaron Randolph Barkhouse, Todd Richards Johnson, Michael Cudzinovic
  • Packaged tours with turn-by-turn navigation
    Patent number: 9841288
    Abstract: An improved guidance system and method provide a packaged tour object having tour directions and media related to points of interest of a tour for playing via a telematics unit. A user is provided, via their telematics unit, with specific directions to access points of interest of the tour in a certain sequence, while the telematics unit optionally conveys media content to the user at appropriate points. The media content may be keyed to an upcoming site, and may comprise audio and/or visual information. In addition, user convenience information such as parking and ticketing information may be contained ion the packaged tour object for presentation via the telematics unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
    Inventors: Chester A. Huber, Nebojsa Nedeljkovic, Richard A. Johnson, Laurence J. Tretyak
  • Cross-flow cooling systems for continuous-form print media
    Patent number: 9827797
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide rollers that cool a print medium downstream of a dryer while minimizing the temperature differentials across the print medium. In some embodiments, air is directed through the interiors of different rollers in opposing directions based on a pattern to reduce the temperature differential across a width of the print medium. In other embodiments, a controller alternates a direction of the air through the interior of a roller to reduce the temperature differential across the width of the print medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Ricoh Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Stuart James Boland, Dilan Nirushan Fernando, Scott Richard Johnson
  • Method and device for causing tooth movement
    Patent number: 9814547
    Abstract: A method of increasing movement of a tooth in a jaw having at least one tooth with an orthodontic brace thereon includes: (1) holding a handle of a device, the device having an elongate member extending from the handle and a screw tip at a distal end of the elongate member; (2) moving a sleeve along the elongate member to set a length of exposed screw tip; (3) locking the sleeve in place relative to the screw tip; (4) drilling a hole with the screw tip through a cortical bone of a jaw to increase movement of the tooth; and (5) stopping the drilling when the length of exposed screw tip has penetrated the jaw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Propel Orthodontics, LLC
    Inventors: Bryce A. Way, Christopher U. Phan, Dana Leigh Gelman Keiles, Richard Johnson, Phillip Abatelli
  • Method and Device for Causing Tooth Movement
    Publication number: 20170304029
    Abstract: A method of increasing movement of a tooth in a jaw having at least one tooth with an orthodontic brace thereon includes: (1) holding a handle of a device, the device having an elongate member extending from the handle and a screw tip at a distal end of the elongate member; (2) moving a sleeve along the elongate member to set a length of exposed screw tip; (3) locking the sleeve in place relative to the screw tip; (4) drilling a hole with the screw tip through a cortical bone of a jaw to increase movement of the tooth; and (5) stopping the drilling when the length of exposed screw tip has penetrated the jaw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Bryce A. Way, Christopher U. PHAN, Dana Leigh GELMAN KEILES, Richard JOHNSON, Phillip ABATELLI
  • Wall plate system
    Patent number: 9800034
    Abstract: A wall plate and system for covering an electrical component in an electrical box. The wall plate includes a base plate having a central aperture, and two trim pieces that join at the sides of the base plate to complete the wall plate. The base plate may include two side edges and wing portions extending from the side edges, and the trim pieces slide onto the respective side wing portions. The trim pieces may have features to engage a mounting plate attached to the electrical box or the electrical component, to capture the wall plate over the electrical box. A locking mechanism may be provided to lock the trim pieces in their inward positions against the base plate. The wall plate may be attachable without the use of tools or fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: John Richard Johnson, Chukwunonso Nzubechukwu Okoli, John T. Hickok, Richard Lee Westrick, Jr.
  • DENTAL APPLIANCE HAVING SENSING CAPABILITIES
    Publication number: 20170252140
    Abstract: A dental usage monitoring system having a dental appliance, a sensor unit having at least one sensor attached to the dental appliance, a power supply attached to the dental appliance, and an analyzer. The at least one sensor attached to the dental appliance is configured to collect data related to usage of the dental appliance. An analyzer in communication with the sensor and is configured to determine usage of the dental appliance based upon the collected data. The dental usage monitoring system can include a base module configured to receive collected data, transmit data to the analyzer, and recharge the sensor unit. The base module can be further configured to calibrate the collected data. The sensor unit can be embedded in the dental appliance or coupled to the dental appliance. The sensor unit may be encased in a protective coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Shaun P. MURPHY, Charles E. MURPHY, Bryce A. WAY, Richard JOHNSON, Amin H. MIRZAAGHAEIAN
  • Handwheel obstruction detection and inertia compensation
    Patent number: 9751558
    Abstract: A vehicle steering system includes a first sensor sensing a pinion angle of a handwheel and a second sensor sensing a torsion bar windup angle. An autonomous steering module generates a steering command having an input torque signal. A steering angle controller is configured to determine a filtered handwheel acceleration based on the pinion angle and the windup angle. The steering angle controller also determines an offset torque based on the filtered handwheel acceleration. Further, the steering angle controller applies the offset torque to the input torque signal to define a refined torque signal that compensates for inertia and off-center mass of the handwheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Erick Michael Lavoie, Darrel Alan Recker, Michael Richard Johnson
  • HANDWHEEL OBSTRUCTION DETECTION AND INERTIA COMPENSATION
    Publication number: 20170247053
    Abstract: A vehicle steering system includes a first sensor sensing a pinion angle of a handwheel and a second sensor sensing a torsion bar windup angle. An autonomous steering module generates a steering command having an input torque signal. A steering angle controller is configured to determine a filtered handwheel acceleration based on the pinion angle and the windup angle. The steering angle controller also determines an offset torque based on the filtered handwheel acceleration. Further, the steering angle controller applies the offset torque to the input torque signal to define a refined torque signal that compensates for inertia and off-center mass of the handwheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Erick Michael Lavoie, Darrel Alan Recker, Michael Richard Johnson
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SECURE OBJECT TRANSFER
    Publication number: 20170243204
    Abstract: A messaging and content sharing platform that allows for securely transferring an object. During operation, the system may receive the object from a sending device operated by a user, wherein the object is a message or other content. The system may receive data indicating one or more restrictions set by the user associated with the object. The system may receive a request from a receiving device to obtain the object. The system may then determine that one or more restrictions associated with the request to obtain the object are satisfied, and send a portion of the object to the receiving device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Applicant: Private Giant
    Inventors: Shaun Murphy, Charles Murphy, Richard Johnson
  • DEVICE AND METHODS FOR OSTEOPERFORATION
    Publication number: 20170209157
    Abstract: A device for increasing movement of a tooth in a jaw includes a handle, an elongate member extending from the handle, and a screw tip at a distal end of the elongate member. The screw tip is configured to drill into cortical bone of the jaw to increase movement of the tooth. Further, the screw tip is configured to be removable from the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Bryce A. WAY, Richard JOHNSON, Peter MIGNEAULT, Gerald ZILLES, Christopher U. PHAN, Phillip ABATELLI, Maria V. NUESTRO, Amin MIRZAAGHAEIAN
  • Crystallized oxalate decarboxylase and methods of use
    Patent number: 9714456
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising spray-dried oxalate decarboxylase crystals are disclosed. Methods to treat a disorder associated with elevated oxalate concentration using compositions comprising spray-dried oxalate decarboxylase crystals are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Allena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack Greene, Richard Johnson, Dennis Krushinskie, Bhami Shenoy
  • Methods and apparatus for power recovery in fluid catalytic cracking systems
    Patent number: 9702542
    Abstract: A co-generation process for a regenerator in an FCC system having a reactor and a regenerator includes the steps of introducing flue gas from the regenerator into a heating unit at a first location of the heating unit, and introducing an oxygen/fuel gas mixture into the heating unit at a second location of the heating unit apart from the first location, and combusting the oxygen/fuel gas mixture in the heating unit at the second location to form a hot combustion gas. The process further includes the steps of combining the hot combustion gas and the flue gas at a third location of the heating unit apart from the first location to produce heated flue gas, heating water and/or steam with the heated flue gas to produce a heated steam, and introducing the heated steam into a turbine to extract energy from the heated steam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Sanford Allan Victor, Richard A. Johnson, II, Xin X. Zhu
  • SEPTA
    Publication number: 20170190484
    Abstract: A system includes a cap having an opening, and a septum configured to engage with the cap. The septum includes a first portion having a first width, and a second portion having a second width smaller than the first width. The second portion is sized and shaped to be received by the opening of the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Scott Richard JOHNSON, Daniel Salvatore MONTUORI
  • Case
    Patent number: D795081
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Advanced Orthodontics and Education Association, LLC
    Inventors: Bryce A Way, Richard Johnson
  • Dental vibration device
    Patent number: D795431
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Advanced Orthodontics and Education Association, LLC
    Inventors: Bryce A Way, Richard Johnson
  • Dental vibration device
    Patent number: D795440
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Advanced Orthodontics and Education Association, LLC
    Inventors: Bryce A Way, Richard Johnson
  • Dental vibration device
    Patent number: D797941
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Advanced Orthodontics And Education Association, LLC
    Inventors: Bryce A. Way, Richard Johnson, Amin Hadi Mirzaaghaeian
  • Dental vibration device
    Patent number: D798458
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: Advanced Orthodontics and Education Association, LLC
    Inventors: Bryce A Way, Richard Johnson