Patents by Inventor Ross A. Johnson

Ross A. 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: 20250010305
    Abstract: An apparatus for loading and imaging a microfluidic chip can comprise a housing having walls that define a vacuum chamber and a first receptacle disposed within the vacuum chamber, the first receptacle defining a space for receiving one or more microfluidic chips. The apparatus can also include a negative pressure source, a light source, and an optical sensor coupled to the housing. The negative pressure source can be configured to reduce pressure within the vacuum chamber, the light source can be positioned to illuminate at least a portion of the space for receiving the chip(s), and the optical sensor can be positioned to capture an image of at least a portion of the space for receiving the chip(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Applicant: Pattern Bioscience, Inc.
    Inventors: Ross Johnson, Jonathan Isom, David Bussian, Nicolas Arab
  • Publication number: 20250011801
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for expressing a polynucleotide of interest in a plant or plant part. Compositions include nucleic acid molecules comprising a promoter sequence, and DNA constructs comprising the promoter molecule operably linked to one or more polynucleotides of interest. Plants and plant parts comprising the compositions or regenerated according to the methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2022
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Applicant: Benson Hill, Inc.
    Inventor: Ross A. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20240425896
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention are directed to evaluating and identifying cells by recording and interpreting a time-dependent signal produced by unique cell respiration and permeability attributes of isolated viable cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventors: Nicolas ARAB, Ross JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20240401020
    Abstract: A method for retaining fluorescent molecules within aqueous droplets suspended in an emulsion includes combining a plurality of living cells, a plurality of fluorescent molecules, and a plurality of cyclodextrin molecules in an aqueous solution. The method also includes emulsifying the aqueous solution with a hydrophobic fluid to form the aqueous droplets. At least one of the aqueous droplets includes (i) a single living cell or a single cell species in a homogenous aggregate of the plurality of living cells, (ii) at least one fluorescent molecule of the plurality of fluorescent molecules, and (iii) at least one cyclodextrin molecule of the plurality of cyclodextrin molecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2022
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Inventor: Ross JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20240375996
    Abstract: Glass-based articles are provided that exhibit improved fracture resistance. The relationships between properties attributable to the glass composition and stress profile of the glass-based articles are provided that indicate improved fracture resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: Xiaoju Guo, Jennifer Lynn Hunt, Peter Joseph Lezzi, Rostislav Vatchev Roussev, Charlene Marie Smith, Ross Johnson Stewart
  • Patent number: 12128415
    Abstract: An apparatus for loading and imaging a microfluidic chip can comprise a housing having walls that define a vacuum chamber and a first receptacle disposed within the vacuum chamber, the first receptacle defining a space for receiving one or more microfluidic chips. The apparatus can also include a negative pressure source, a light source, and an optical sensor coupled to the housing. The negative pressure source can be configured to reduce pressure within the vacuum chamber, the light source can be positioned to illuminate at least a portion of the space for receiving the chip(s), and the optical sensor can be positioned to capture an image of at least a portion of the space for receiving the chip(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: Pattern Bioscience, Inc.
    Inventors: Ross Johnson, Jonathan Isom, David Bussian, Nicolas Arab
  • Publication number: 20240342722
    Abstract: Certain embodiments are directed to finite step emulsification device and/or methods that combine finite step emulsification with gradients of confinement for the formation of a 2D monolayer array of droplets with low size dispersion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Applicant: Pattern Bioscience, Inc.
    Inventor: Ross JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20240344074
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for expressing a mutated suppressor of gamma response 1 (SOG1) gene and/or a polynucleotide of interest in a plant or plant part. Compositions can include promoter molecules that initiate spatio-temporal expression of the mutated SOG1 and/or a polynucleotides of interest. The methods and compositions provided herein can enhance homology-directed repair (HDR) or editing uniformity or frequency, and/or reduce transformant chimerism in a plant or plant part. Plants and plant parts comprising the compositions or produced according to the methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventor: Ross A. Johnson
  • Patent number: 12077470
    Abstract: Glass-based articles are provided that exhibit improved fracture resistance. The relationships between properties attributable to the glass composition and stress profile of the glass-based articles are provided that indicate improved fracture resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: CORNING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Xiaoju Guo, Jennifer Lynn Hunt, Peter Joseph Lezzi, Rostislav Vatchev Roussev, Charlene Marie Smith, Ross Johnson Stewart
  • Patent number: 12042154
    Abstract: Present invention is directed to a tourniquet having a base including at least first and second sections and having a cap attached to one of the sections. A compression strap is attached to the base and extends across the base. A windlass handle is provided and includes a strap aperture through which the compression strap is threaded through and stitched to itself. A locking strap extends across and is attached to the cap. A handle stop engages the locking strap such that the handle stop freely slides along the handle strap. A strap connector assembly is provided and includes a buckle frame and a self-cinching sliding arm transversely extending from a first side of the buckle frame to a second opposing side of the buckle frame, a sliding arm configured to slide along the buckle frame. A buckle connector is attached to the compression strap to engage the buckle frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Tactical Medical Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Ross A. Johnson, Richard Alan Hester, Cory S. Hulsey
  • Patent number: 12036556
    Abstract: Certain embodiments are directed to finite step emulsification device and/or methods that combine finite step emulsification with gradients of confinement for the formation of a 2D monolayer array of droplets with low size dispersion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Pattern Bioscience, Inc.
    Inventor: Ross Johnson
  • Publication number: 20240166549
    Abstract: A glass substrate comprises: a first position, wherein a tensile stress of the glass substrate is insufficient to cause fragmentation of the glass substrate into small pieces upon fracture of the glass substrate; and a second position, wherein the glass substrate is bent relative to the first position, and wherein the tensile stress of the glass substrate is sufficient to cause fragmentation of the glass substrate into small pieces upon fracture of the glass substrate. The glass substrate can include a first surface and a second surface. In the first position, the first surface and the second surface of the glass substrate can be planar. In the second position, the first surface and the second surface of the glass substrate can be planar. The small pieces can be generally cubic. In the second position, the glass substrate can be bent uniaxially along a bend axis of the glass substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2024
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Jason Thomas Harris, Peter Joseph Lezzi, Ross Johnson Stewart
  • Patent number: 11959910
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention are directed to evaluating and identifying cells by recording and interpreting a time-dependent signal produced by unique cell respiration and permeability attributes of isolated viable cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Pattern Bioscience, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicolas Arab, Ross Johnson
  • Patent number: 11937829
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to first aid articles and more specifically tourniquets suitable for one handed application. One embodiment of the invention is directed to a tourniquet having a base defining first and second ends. A constricting band is attached to and extends from the first end of the base. A windlass handle is engaged with the constricting band. The constricting band is threaded through a self cinching stepped buckle. A buckle connector includes a hook member that engages the stepped buckle and is partly held in place through urging against a loop of the constriction band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Tactical Medical Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Ross A. Johnson, Richard A. Hester
  • Patent number: 11926552
    Abstract: A glass substrate comprises: a first position, wherein a tensile stress of the glass substrate is insufficient to cause fragmentation of the glass substrate into small pieces upon fracture of the glass substrate; and a second position, wherein the glass substrate is bent relative to the first position, and wherein the tensile stress of the glass substrate is sufficient to cause fragmentation of the glass substrate into small pieces upon fracture of the glass substrate. The glass substrate can include a first surface and a second surface. In the first position, the first surface and the second surface of the glass substrate can be planar. In the second position, the first surface and the second surface of the glass substrate can be planar. The small pieces can be generally cubic. In the second position, the glass substrate can be bent uniaxially along a bend axis of the glass substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: CORNING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jason Thomas Harris, Peter Joseph Lezzi, Ross Johnson Stewart
  • Patent number: 11884045
    Abstract: The present invention provides a structural laminate component that includes first and second panels formed of a sheet material, the top and bottom edges and the lateral sides combining to form an outer perimeter edge. A core is sandwiched between the first and second panels, the core having an outer peripheral edge spaced inwardly from the outer perimeter edges of the first and second panels. An adhesive is applied between the first and second panels, the adhesive directly joining the inner surface of the first panel with the inner surface of the second panel in an area extending around and adjacent to the outer perimeter edge to form an integral frame that provides aesthetics and structure to the component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Haworth, Inc.
    Inventors: Randolph Woellper, Steffen Lipsky, Landan Jacobs, Kevin Hirdes, Angela Hupcik, Ross Johnson
  • Publication number: 20230415447
    Abstract: The present invention provides a structural laminate component that includes first and second panels formed of a sheet material, the top and bottom edges and the lateral sides combining to form an outer perimeter edge. A core is sandwiched between the first and second panels, the core having an outer peripheral edge spaced inwardly from the outer perimeter edges of the first and second panels. An adhesive is applied between the first and second panels, the adhesive directly joining the inner surface of the first panel with the inner surface of the second panel in an area extending around and adjacent to the outer perimeter edge to form an integral frame that provides aesthetics and structure to the component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Randolph Woellper, Steffen Lipsky, Landan Jacobs, Kevin Hirdes, Angela Hupcik, Ross Johnson
  • Patent number: 11827559
    Abstract: Frangible glass articles having a fracture behavior that resists ejection of glass particles upon fracture. In some embodiments, the frangible glass articles can have a first surface region with a first elastic compressive stress energy per unit area of glass (Welcomp1), a second surface region with a second elastic compressive stress energy per unit area of glass (Welcomp2), and a central region with an elastic tensile stress energy per unit area of glass (WT), where (Welcomp1+Welcomp2)?WT?25 J/m2. In some embodiments, the frangible glass articles can have a total load ratio (Wi/GD) less than 6.5 and a total elastic compressive stress energy per unit area of glass (WC) less than 60% of a total load (Wi), where: WC=Welcomp1+Welcomp2, Wi=WC+WT, GD=4G1C, and G 1 ? C = K 1 ? C 2 ? ( 1 - v 2 ) E . In some embodiments, the frangible glass articles can have a differential load ratio (Wd/GIC) less than 7 ? 2 ? e ( - 1 ? 2 ? d ? 1 t ) .
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Jason Thomas Harris, Joshua James McCaslin, Naveen Prakash, Vitor Marino Schneider, Charandeep Singh, Ross Johnson Stewart
  • Patent number: 11826053
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to first aid articles and more specifically tourniquets suitable for one handed application. One embodiment of the invention is directed to a tourniquet having a base defining first and second ends. A constricting band is attached to and extends from the first end of the base. A windlass handle is engaged with the constricting band. The constricting band is threaded through a self cinching stepped buckle. A buckle connector includes a hook member that engages the stepped buckle and is partly held in place through urging against a loop of the constriction band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Tactical Medical Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Ross A. Johnson, Richard A. Hester, John Morris
  • Publication number: 20230311127
    Abstract: Certain embodiments are directed to finite step emulsification device and/or methods that combine finite step emulsification with gradients of confinement for the formation of a 2D monolayer array of droplets with low size dispersion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2022
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicant: Pattern Bioscience, Inc.
    Inventor: Ross JOHNSON