Patents by Inventor Robert S. Johnson
Robert S. 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: 11972180Abstract: A method and computing system operable for displaying a first routing diagram on a display. The first routing diagram is a member of a first set of routing diagrams that includes multiple different routing diagrams. Displaying the first routing diagram includes displaying a user-selectable control and a first portion of a particular routable component within the first routing diagram. The user-selectable control corresponds to a location of the display where a first terminal connected to the particular routable component or a second terminal connected or connectable to the first terminal is displayed. An additional function include determining, by a processor, a selection of the user-selectable control occurs while the first routing diagram is displayed on the display. A further function includes displaying, on the display in response to determining the selection of the user-selectable control occurs, the second routing diagram with a second portion of the particular routable component highlighted.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLCInventors: Michel B. Alberry, Lester B. Johnson, Thomas A. Southward, Thomas W. Tipps, Michael S. Knize, John P. McGraw, Robert Pilz, Bryan Keithley Romero
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Publication number: 20240119753Abstract: A method includes transmitting a request for a computer-readable routing diagram, such as a wiring diagram, a pneumatic or hydraulic line diagram, or an optical cable diagram. The method also includes receiving, in response to the request, a routing diagram including a connectable component and at least a portion of a routing set. The connectable component is associated with both a connectable component identifier and the routing set. The routing set contains one or more routable components, such as electrical circuits, pneumatic or hydraulic lines, or optical cables. Further, the method includes displaying, on a display, the routing diagram and at least the portion of the routing set highlighted. Displaying at least the portion of the routing set highlighted occurs in response to an occurrence of the connectable component being selected from the routing diagram displayed on the display or in response to the request including the connectable component identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Michel B. Alberry, Lester B. Johnson, Michael S. Knize, John P. McGraw, Robert Pilz, Thomas W. Tipps, Eric J. Wade, Patrick S. Merg, Roy Steven Brozovich, Todd Mercer, Thomas A. Southward
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Publication number: 20240099795Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Pablo E. Garcia Kilroy, Karen S. Koenig, Andrea Bajo, Robert T. Wiggers, Joan Savall, Eric M. Johnson
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Publication number: 20240077239Abstract: A method is described for operating a refrigerant circuit that includes a compressor with a driveshaft and one or more gas bearings for supporting the driveshaft. The method includes operating the refrigerant circuit in a first mode which includes supplying gaseous working fluid compressed by the compressor to the one or more gas bearings of the compressor, and the one or more gas bearings using the compressed gaseous working fluid to support the driveshaft. The method includes operating the refrigerant circuit in a second mode which includes supplying liquid working fluid to the one or more gas bearings of the compressor, and the one or more gas bearings using the liquid working fluid to support the driveshaft. A refrigerant circuit includes a compressor, a condenser, an expander, an evaporator, and a controller configured to selectively operate the refrigerant circuit in a least a first mode and a second mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Jacob T. Helgerson, Jay H. Johnson, Robert S. Bakkestuen
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Patent number: 9014808Abstract: An RF filter for an active medical device (AMD), for handling RF power induced in an associated lead from an external RF field at a selected MRI frequency or range frequencies includes a capacitor having a capacitance of between 100 and 10,000 picofarads, and a temperature stable dielectric having a dielectric constant of 200 or less and a temperature coefficient of capacitance (TCC) within the range of plus 400 to minus 7112 parts per million per degree centigrade. The capacitor's dielectric loss tangent in ohms is less than five percent of the capacitor's equivalent series resistance (ESR) at the selected MRI RF frequency or range of frequencies.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2014Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Greatbatch Ltd.Inventors: Robert A. Stevenson, Christine A. Frysz, Jason Woods, Richard L. Brendel, Robert S. Johnson, Dominick J. Frustaci, Warren S. Dabney, Keith W. Seitz, Thomas Marzano, John E. Roberts, William C. Thiebolt, Christopher M. Williams, Buehl E. Truex
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Publication number: 20140168850Abstract: An RF filter for an active medical device (AMD), for handling RF power induced in an associated lead from an external RF field at a selected MRI frequency or range frequencies includes a capacitor having a capacitance of between 100 and 10,000 picofarads, and a temperature stable dielectric having a dielectric constant of 200 or less and a temperature coefficient of capacitance (TCC) within the range of plus 400 to minus 7112 parts per million per degree centigrade. The capacitor's dielectric loss tangent in ohms is less than five percent of the capacitor's equivalent series resistance (ESR) at the selected MRI RF frequency or range of frequencies.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2014Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.Inventors: Robert A. Stevenson, Christine A. Frysz, Jason Woods, Richard L. Brendel, Robert S. Johnson, Dominick J. Frustaci, Warren S. Dabney, Keith W. Seitz, Thomas Marzano, John E. Roberts, William C. Thiebolt, Christopher M. Williams, Buehl E. Truex
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Publication number: 20140097139Abstract: Solid phase extraction (SPE) disks provide the greatest extraction efficiency when the maximum surface area of the disk is exposed to the sample. Such may be accomplished with the present disclosure wherein an SPE disk is secured within a cavity of a disk holder apparatus such that the SPE disk compresses against a side wall defining the cavity and forms a seal therebetween. The disk holder apparatus may be used in an open design for vacuum applications, or in a sealed design with a closure, when using positive pressure to force the sample through the disk. Examples of various configurations for the disk holder apparatus and methods of use are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Inventor: Robert S. JOHNSON
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Patent number: 8528747Abstract: Solid phase extraction (SPE) disks may be manufactured by providing a suspension comprising glass microfibers and a suspension comprising one or more sorbents and forming a disk by combining the suspensions or by layering the suspensions. This may be followed by a drying procedure to create the finished disk. A disk mold including a collar and plug may be used to establish the size and shape of the disk. Examples of various constructions and processes for forming the disks are provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2010Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Horizon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Dinnean, Robert S. Johnson, Steve J. MacDonald
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Patent number: 8443429Abstract: A method of integrated signon is provided comprising receiving a login request to begin a desktop session, the login request comprising a first user identification and a first user password. The method comprises authenticating the first user identification and the first user password using data stored in a first authentication domain. The method comprises starting the desktop session and receiving a request from the desktop session to access an application associated with a second authentication domain. The method comprises retrieving authorization data associated with the second authentication domain from the first authentication domain based on the first user identification and the user password. The method comprises sending the request to access the application associated with the second authentication domain with the authorization data to the application associated with the second authentication domain.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2010Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.Inventors: Robert S. Johnson, Sr., Elton Tila
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Patent number: 8313953Abstract: An apparatus or method for removing water and concentrating an analyte in solution, wherein the concentrated analyte sample is delivered directly to a vial, such as an autosampler vial that is capable of use in a gas chromatography autosampler.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2012Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Horizon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert S. Johnson, Stephen Scheufele
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Publication number: 20120144897Abstract: An apparatus or method for removing water and concentrating an analyte in solution, wherein the concentrated analyte sample is delivered directly to a vial, such as an autosampler vial that is capable of use in a gas chromatography autosampler.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: Horizon Technology, Inc.Inventors: Robert S. JOHNSON, Stephen SCHEUFELE
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Patent number: 8124422Abstract: An apparatus or method for removing water and concentrating an analyte in solution, wherein the concentrated analyte sample is delivered directly to a vial, such as an autosampler vial that is capable of use in a gas chromatography autosampler.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2008Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Horizon Technology, Inc.Inventors: Robert S. Johnson, Stephen Scheufele
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Patent number: 7935536Abstract: An apparatus and method for separating residual water from a solvent and removing a solvent. The apparatus may be sealed and automated. The method comprises providing a solution comprising solvent and residual water and an analyte. The solution may be passed through a membrane to reduce water content wherein an analyte is present at a first concentration. This then may be followed by removing solvent from the solution.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2005Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: HorizonTechnology, Inc.Inventors: Robert S. Johnson, Stephen MacDonald
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Publication number: 20100218594Abstract: An apparatus or method for removing water and concentrating an analyte in solution, wherein the concentrated analyte sample is delivered directly to a vial, such as an autosampler vial that is capable of use in a gas chromatography autosampler.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2008Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: Horizon Technology, Inc.Inventors: Robert S. Johnson, Stephen Scheufele
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Publication number: 20100200491Abstract: Solid phase extraction (SPE) disks may be manufactured by providing a suspension comprising glass microfibers and a suspension comprising one or more sorbents and forming a disk by combining the suspensions or by layering the suspensions. This may be followed by a drying procedure to create the finished disk. A disk mold including a collar and plug may be used to establish the size and shape of the disk. Examples of various constructions and processes for forming the disks are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: HORIZON TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Kevin DINNEAN, Robert S. JOHNSON, Steve J. MacDONALD
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Patent number: 6749755Abstract: An apparatus and method for separating residual water from a solvent. The device comprises a reservoir containing a solution comprising solvent containing residual water, the reservoir having an opening to allow the solution to drain from the reservoir. A membrane layer is provided comprising a layer of fluropolymer material, said membrane material having a IPA Bubble Point of ≧25 psi. The membrane is positioned in series with the reservoir opening. Vacuum is generated on one side of the membrane layer wherein the solvent containing water passes through the membrane therein removing water from the solvent to provide a solvent with a water level of less than or equal to 1.0 ppm.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2002Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Inventor: Robert S. Johnson
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Publication number: 20020179529Abstract: An apparatus and method for separating residual water from a solvent. The device comprises a reservoir containing a solution comprising solvent containing residual water, the reservoir having an opening to allow the solution to drain from the reservoir. A membrane layer is provided comprising a layer of fluropolymer material, said membrane material having a IPA Bubble Point of ≧25 psi. The membrane is positioned in series with the reservoir opening. Vacuum is generated on one side of the membrane layer wherein the solvent containing water passes through the membrane therein removing water from the solvent to provide a solvent with a water level of less than or equal to 1.0 ppm.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2002Publication date: December 5, 2002Inventor: Robert S. Johnson
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Patent number: D867568Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2016Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Briggs & Stratton CorporationInventors: Steven G. Gleixner, Robert S. Johnson
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Patent number: D876600Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Briggs & Stratton CorporationInventors: Steven G. Gleixner, Robert S. Johnson
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Patent number: D896945Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2020Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Briggs & Stratton CorporationInventors: Steven G. Gleixner, Robert S. Johnson