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: 20250051792
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for expressing a polynucleotide of interest in a plant or plant part. Compositions include promoter molecules that initiate spatio-temporal expression of polynucleotides of interest, and DNA constructs comprising the promoter molecule operably linked to one or more polynucleotides of interest. Plants and plant parts comprising the compositions or produced according to the methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Applicant: Benson Hill, Inc.
    Inventors: Ross A. Johnson, Jaya Soneji
  • 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 20230313214
    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: February 24, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicant: Benson Hill, Inc.
    Inventor: Ross A. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20200288820
    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: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Applicant: Tactical Medical Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Ross A. JOHNSON, Richard A. HESTER, John MORRIS
  • Publication number: 20200015828
    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: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Applicant: Tactical Medical Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Ross A. JOHNSON, Richard A. HESTER
  • Patent number: 8163973
    Abstract: An integrated wound dressing system and method including a bandage and a self-contained receptacle that stores treatment material for the care and treatment of wounds. The treatment material is easily accessible and can be removed from the receptacle through an exit. The treatment material can then be used to control bleeding and/or clean the wound before dressing. The bandage may include a layer of plastic that acts as an occlusion barrier to reduce heat loss and maintain moisture levels at the wound site. The occlusion barrier also acts to prevent the passage of air into or out of the wound site. The bandage also includes fasteners that act to prevent unintentional unraveling and to secure the bandage during final packaging. These fasteners help facilitate the wrapping of amputations, stumps, and extremities. The integrated wound dressing system provides an all-in-one system for treating and dressing wounds and reduces the time required to do so.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Tactical Medical Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Ross A. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20100100023
    Abstract: An integrated wound dressing system and method including a bandage and a self-contained receptacle that stores treatment material for the care and treatment of wounds. The treatment material is easily accessible and can be removed from the receptacle through an exit. The treatment material can then be used to control bleeding and/or clean the wound before dressing. The bandage may include a layer of plastic that acts as an occlusion barrier to reduce heat loss and maintain moisture levels at the wound site. The occlusion barrier also acts to prevent the passage of air into or out of the wound site. The bandage also includes fasteners that act to prevent unintentional unraveling and to secure the bandage during final packaging. These fasteners help facilitate the wrapping of amputations, stumps, and extremities. The integrated wound dressing system provides an all-in-one system for treating and dressing wounds and reduces the time required to do so.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: TACTICAL MEDICAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Ross A. Johnson
  • Patent number: 7663015
    Abstract: An integrated and complete dressing for the care and treatment of traumatic amputations and wounds. The traumatic amputation and wound dressing includes an oversized wound pad, an elastic bandage, and fasteners in an integrated unit for quickly and effectively treating an amputation. The elastic bandage may be attached to the wound pad such that the bandage forms an angle of about 90 degrees with respect to a vertical axis of the wound pad. The wound pad can be readily folded over an amputation and quickly wrapped with the elastic bandage. The fasteners may be attached to the periphery of the wound pad. When the dressing is applied to a stump of an amputated limb and the fasteners are engaged, the wound pad is relatively securely held in position and downward pressure is exerted on the stump. In some embodiments, the elastic bandage may also include brakes designed to prevent the bandage from unintentionally unraveling. The brakes also facilitate application of the dressing to the stump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Tactical Medical Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Ross A. Johnson
  • Patent number: 7652190
    Abstract: An integrated wound dressing system and method including a bandage and a self-contained receptacle that stores treatment material for the care and treatment of wounds. The treatment material is easily accessible and can be removed from the receptacle through an exit. The treatment material can then be used to control bleeding and/or clean the wound before dressing. The bandage may include a layer of plastic that acts as an occlusion barrier to reduce heat loss and maintain moisture levels at the wound site. The occlusion barrier also acts to prevent the passage of air into or out of the wound site. The bandage also includes fasteners that act to prevent unintentional unraveling and to secure the bandage during final packaging. These fasteners help facilitate the wrapping of amputations, stumps, and extremities. The integrated wound dressing system provides an all-in-one system for treating and dressing wounds and reduces the time required to do so.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Tactical Medical Solution, Inc.
    Inventor: Ross A. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20080039762
    Abstract: An integrated and complete dressing for the care and treatment of traumatic amputations and wounds. The traumatic amputation and wound dressing includes an oversized wound pad, an elastic bandage, and fasteners in an integrated unit for quickly and effectively treating an amputation. The elastic bandage may be attached to the wound pad such that the bandage forms an angle of about 90 degrees with respect to a vertical axis of the wound pad. The wound pad can be readily folded over an amputation and quickly wrapped with the elastic bandage. The fasteners may be attached to the periphery of the wound pad. When the dressing is applied to a stump of an amputated limb and the fasteners are engaged, the wound pad is relatively securely held in position and downward pressure is exerted on the stump. In some embodiments, the elastic bandage may also include brakes designed to prevent the bandage from unintentionally unraveling. The brakes also facilitate application of the dressing to the stump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: Ross A. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20070260166
    Abstract: An integrated wound dressing system and method including a bandage and a self-contained receptacle that stores treatment material for the care and treatment of wounds. The treatment material is easily accessible and can be removed from the receptacle through an exit. The treatment material can then be used to control bleeding and/or clean the wound before dressing. The bandage may include a layer of plastic that acts as an occlusion barrier to reduce heat loss and maintain moisture levels at the wound site. The occlusion barrier also acts to prevent the passage of air into or out of the wound site. The bandage also includes fasteners that act to prevent unintentional unraveling and to secure the bandage during final packaging. These fasteners help facilitate the wrapping of amputations, stumps, and extremities. The integrated wound dressing system provides an all-in-one system for treating and dressing wounds and reduces the time required to do so.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventor: Ross A. Johnson
  • Patent number: D739027
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Tactical Medical Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Ross A. Johnson, Richard A. Hester