Patents by Inventor Robert E. Johnson

Robert E. 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: 20240108552
    Abstract: The medication dispensing assembly includes a housing having an interior. A medication bottle is disposed in the interior with its cap assembly facing vertically downwardly. The cap assembly includes outer, middle, and inner pieces. The outer and inner pieces are fixed with one another, and the middle piece is fixed with the bottle. A drive unit is disposed in the interior of the housing and is configured to rotate the bottle and the middle piece of the cap assembly about a vertical axis. The three pieces of the cap assembly have respective medication openings, and rotating the bottle causes individual pills to travel first from the bottle into the inner piece, then into the middle piece, then around the vertical axis, and then outside of the cap assembly through the medication opening of the outer piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Andrew Long, Stanley Joe Johnson, Robert E. Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20240099795
    Abstract: A surgical robotic system is disclosed to include an operating table, a plurality of robotic arms and surgical instruments, a user console, and a control tower. The plurality of robotic arms are mounted on the operating table and can be stowed folded under the table for storage. The user console has one or more user interface devices, which function as master devices to control the plurality of surgical instruments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Pablo E. Garcia Kilroy, Karen S. Koenig, Andrea Bajo, Robert T. Wiggers, Joan Savall, Eric M. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20240082472
    Abstract: A blood treatment system with pressure sensors may be configured to control blood flow to and from the patient and use readings of the pressure sensors to determine a change in a pressure drop across a flow restriction in the blood circuit to estimate a condition of the machine or the patient, or outputting data responsive to the estimation. Further embodiments employ measurement of pressure drop to detect abnormal viscosity or viscosity variations in order to detect possible infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: NxStage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark T. WYETH, Robert Paul MCCARTY, Gregory YANTZ, James Ian JOHNSON, Joseph E. TURK, JR., James M. BRUGGER, Jeffrey H. BURBANK
  • Patent number: 11921751
    Abstract: Technologies for data capture and data analysis include a system having a knowledge repository in which all input data is stored as objects and relationships between objects, and each object represents at least one container of one or more properties. The knowledge repository is capable of storing the input data according to more than one storage format. The system may also include a user interface providing an input mechanism to obtain the input data, object information that defines one or more of the properties, and relationship information that defines one or more of the relationships. The system includes a controller configured to receive the input data, the object information, and the relationship information from the user interface and to cause the input data to be stored in the knowledge repository as at least one object based on the object information and the relationship information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: BEULAHWORKS, LLC
    Inventors: Site Guo, Robert E. Johnson, Blaine Robert Hilton, David A. Nevill
  • Patent number: 11915321
    Abstract: Systems and methods provide for an automated system for analyzing damage and processing claims associated with an insured item, such as a vehicle. An enhanced claims processing server may analyze damage associated with the insured item using photos/video transmitted to the server from a user device (e.g., a mobile device). The mobile device may receive feedback from the server regarding the acceptability of submitted photos/video, and if the server determines that any of the submitted photos/video is unacceptable, the mobile device may capture audio descriptions regarding the insured item. To aid in damage analysis, the server may also interface with various internal and external databases storing reference images of undamaged items and cost estimate information for repairing previously analyzed damages to similar items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Jennifer A. Brandmaier, Mark E. Faga, Robert H. Johnson, Daniel Koza, William Loo, Clint J. Marlow, Kurt M. Stricker
  • Patent number: 11116344
    Abstract: An ergonomic modular ergonomic multi-layer platform with a synthetic tapered marginal border including a non-compressible wood base covered with at least one compressible mat disposed between the wood base and a top non-slip mat to provide occupational workers with a therapeutic, forgiving work surface to protect them from the health risks of working, walking and standing on a concrete floor or common anti-fatigue mat used in many factories today. The therapy platform is raised off the floor to offer suspension, thus promoting a spring effect for absorbing and returning compression force resulting in reduced stress loads and compression force for people who work, walk or stand fort extended periods of time. The therapy platform is modular in design so that the tapered borders of separate modular sections connect for a snug fit. The vertical edges of the wood sections also have connection points that provide a leveling effect and further enhance the fit of the module sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Johnson Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Paul R. Johnson, Robert E. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20210117445
    Abstract: Technologies for data capture and data analysis include a system having a knowledge repository in which all input data is stored as objects and relationships between objects, and each object represents at least one container of one or more properties. The knowledge repository is capable of storing the input data according to more than one storage format. The system may also include a user interface providing an input mechanism to obtain the input data, object information that defines one or more of the properties, and relationship information that defines one or more of the relationships. The system includes a controller configured to receive the input data, the object information, and the relationship information from the user interface and to cause the input data to be stored in the knowledge repository as at least one object based on the object information and the relationship information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Site GUO, Robert E. JOHNSON, Blain Robert HILTON, David A. NEVILL
  • Patent number: 10891310
    Abstract: A system for knowledge capture and discovery that overcomes the disadvantages of prior art solutions. In an embodiment, data is stored in at least one storage device as a plurality of objects and relationships between the plurality of objects where the relationships between the plurality of objects establish an object social network. Root cause analysis is performed on at least a portion of the object social network to identify a potential causal relationship between a first object of the plurality of objects and a second object of the plurality of objects. Thereafter, the object social network is modified based on the potential causal relationship between the first object and the second object. At least one of the first and second objects may be representative of a plurality of other objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: BEULAHWORKS, LLC
    Inventors: Site Guo, Robert E. Johnson, Blain Robert Hilton, David A. Nevill
  • Publication number: 20200315385
    Abstract: An ergonomic modular ergonomic multi-layer platform with a synthetic tapered marginal border including a non-compressible wood base covered with at least one compressible mat disposed between the wood base and a top non-slip mat to provide occupational workers with a therapeutic, forgiving work surface to protect them from the health risks of working, walking and standing on a concrete floor or common anti-fatigue mat used in many factories today. The therapy platform is raised off the floor to offer suspension, thus promoting a spring effect for absorbing and returning compression force resulting in reduced stress loads and compression force for people who work, walk or stand fort extended periods of time. The therapy platform is modular in design so that the tapered borders of separate modular sections connect for a snug fit. The vertical edges of the wood sections also have connection points that provide a leveling effect and further enhance the fit of the module sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Paul R. Johnson, Robert E. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10524602
    Abstract: The present invention is an ergonomic safety work mat which includes a modular ergonomic wooden platform with a synthetic tapered marginal border. The purpose of this invention is to provide occupational workers with a therapeutic, forgiving work surface to protect them from the health risks of working, walking and standing on a concrete floor or common anti-fatigue mat used in many factories today. The wooden platform is raised off the floor to offer suspension, thus promoting a spring effect for absorbing and returning compression force resulting in reduced stress loads and compression force for people who work, walk or stand fort extended periods of time. This product is modular in design so that the tapered borders of separate modular sections connect for a snug fit. The vertical edges of the wood sections also have connection points that provide a leveling effect and further enhance the fit of the module sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Johnson Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Paul R. Johnson, Robert E. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20180042420
    Abstract: The present invention is an ergonomic safety work mat which includes a modular ergonomic wooden platform with a synthetic tapered marginal border. The purpose of this invention is to provide occupational workers with a therapeutic, forgiving work surface to protect them from the health risks of working, walking and standing on a concrete floor or common anti-fatigue mat used in many factories today. The wooden platform is raised off the floor to offer suspension, thus promoting a spring effect for absorbing and returning compression force resulting in reduced stress loads and compression force for people who work, walk or stand fort extended periods of time. This product is modular in design so that the tapered borders of separate modular sections connect for a snug fit. The vertical edges of the wood sections also have connection points that provide a leveling effect and further enhance the fit of the module sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Paul R. Johnson, Robert E. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20170351745
    Abstract: A system for knowledge capture and discovery that overcomes the disadvantages of prior art solutions. In an embodiment, data is stored in at least one storage device as a plurality of objects and relationships between the plurality of objects where the relationships between the plurality of objects establish an object social network. Root cause analysis is performed on at least a portion of the object social network to identify a potential causal relationship between a first object of the plurality of objects and a second object of the plurality of objects. Thereafter, the object social network is modified based on the potential causal relationship between the first object and the second object. At least one of the first and second objects may be representative of a plurality of other objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Site GUO, Robert E. JOHNSON, Blain Robert HILTON, David A. NEVILL
  • Patent number: 9792347
    Abstract: A system for knowledge capture and discovery comprises a knowledge repository in which all input data is stored as objects and relationships between objects, and which input data may be stored according to more than one storage format. At least two hierarchical user interfaces provide input mechanisms to obtain the input data, object information concerning the input data and relationship information concerning the input data, thereby permitting end user applications to be developed. A controller receives the input data, object information and relationship information from the at least two hierarchical user interfaces and causes the input data to be stored in the knowledge repository as an object based on the object information and the relationship information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: BEULAHWORKS, LLC
    Inventors: Site Guo, Robert E. Johnson, Blaine Robert Hilton, David A. Nevill
  • Patent number: 9746874
    Abstract: An industrial symmetric pedal control system is provided which allows for ergonomically favorable operation by paired reciprocal control pedals which mirror an operator's right and left limbs. The reciprocal mirror control pedals allow operation of the same predetermined function within designated machinery by either the left or right foot of an operator, thus reducing fatigue while maintaining proper position at a particular workstation. Also included in the system is an ergonomically designed floor mat to provide the operator with more comfort and less fatigue while operating machinery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Robert E. Johnson, Paul R. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9727424
    Abstract: The System Integrity Guardian can protect any type of object and repairs and restores the system back to its original state of integrity. The Client component is the user interface for administering the System Integrity Guardian environment. An administrator can determine which servers to protect, which objects to protect, and what actions will be taken when an event that breaches integrity occurs. The Monitor Agent component is the watchdog of the System Integrity Guardian that captures and addresses any event that occurs on any object being protected. The Server component includes the server and the Protected Object Central Repository. The authoritative copies are maintained, digital signatures are created and stored, objects are validated, and communication between the three units is performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Cimcor, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert E. Johnson, III
  • Patent number: 9700165
    Abstract: A work mat on which a worker stands while operating a machine for comfort and for the purpose of easing of physical stress caused by standing on a non-compressible floor during a work day. The work mat includes a wooden platform with a peripheral synthetic border which tapers from the floor up to the top edge of the wooden platform. In addition, the synthetic border extends inward about one half inch under the peripheral edge of the wooden platform, thereby elevating the wooden platform above the floor. The wooden platform is therefore suspended over the floor and can flex up and down as a user walks on or stands on the mat, thereby absorbing some of the shock of walking and moving on the floor. The compressibility of the wooden platform adds to the comfort of the work mat as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Paul R. Johnson, Robert E. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9430549
    Abstract: A system for knowledge capture and discovery comprises a knowledge repository in which all input data is stored as objects and relationships between objects, and which input data may be stored according to more than one storage format. At least two hierarchical user interfaces provide input mechanisms to obtain the input data, object information concerning the input data and relationship information concerning the input data, thereby permitting end user applications to be developed. A controller receives the input data, object information and relationship information from the at least two hierarchical user interfaces and causes the input data to be stored in the knowledge repository as an object based on the object information and the relationship information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: BEULAHWORKS, LLC
    Inventors: Site Guo, Robert E. Johnson, III, Blaine Robert Hilton, David Alan Nevill
  • Publication number: 20160224647
    Abstract: A system for knowledge capture and discovery comprises a knowledge repository in which all input data is stored as objects and relationships between objects, and which input data may be stored according to more than one storage format. At least two hierarchical user interfaces provide input mechanisms to obtain the input data, object information concerning the input data and relationship information concerning the input data, thereby permitting end user applications to be developed. A controller receives the input data, object information and relationship information from the at least two hierarchical user interfaces and causes the input data to be stored in the knowledge repository as an object based on the object information and the relationship information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Site GUO, Robert E. Johnson, Blain R. Hilton, David A. Nevill
  • Patent number: D813122
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Johnson Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Paul R. Johnson, Robert E. Johnson
  • Patent number: D813760
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Johnson Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Paul R. Johnson, Robert E. Johnson