Patents by Inventor Russ Johnson
Russ 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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Publication number: 20220031926Abstract: A canister for collection and storage of fluids under vacuum, comprising a spherical container having a first hemispherical component and a second hemispherical component. The first and second components are connected at a canister beltline consisting of multiple flanges, to provide an air-tight and liquid tight seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: Design Department, Inc.Inventors: Brian T. Leadingham, Patrick C. Tetzlaff, Alex J. Gruber, Luke A. Westhoff, Russ Johnson, Ken Chung
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Publication number: 20220027816Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and devices related to customizing the presentation of data indicative of disruptive events relative to workplaces. A device may determine a geographical area comprising one or more geographical sub-areas, and a disruptive event is taking place at the geographical area. The device may determine one or more metrics associated with the disruptive event. The device may determine, based on the one or more metrics, a first disruption score indicative of a future severity condition caused by the disruptive event that will take place at a first geographical sub-area of the one or more geographical sub-areas. The device may generate a first user interface to present a geographical map associated with the geographical area, and the first geographical area is marked by the first disruption score.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: Cox Automotive, Inc.Inventors: Duane Ritter, Chris Kirk, Jim Shortal, Jessie Lacks, Jonathan Smoke, Mark Strand, Taylor Horton, Russell Anderson, Spencer Taft, Russ Johnson, Viktor Wronowski
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Patent number: 10252856Abstract: Various implementations of a fluid collection system having a flexible liner are disclosed. In one exemplary variation, the fluid collection system may include a container having a top opening, a lid configured to close the top opening, and a flexible liner attached to the lid. The liner may be interposed between the lid and the container when the lid closes the top opening. The liner and the lid may define a substantially sealed interior space therebetween. The lid may include an access port through which the interior space receives fluid. The flexible liner may also be configured to controllably collapse as the fluid is removed from the interior space.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2013Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: ALLEGIANCE CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas L. Michaels, Russ A. Johnson, Adam S. Fedenia, Wen Tang, Frank Garrett, Otakar Kudrna
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Patent number: 9604778Abstract: Various implementations of a fluid collection system having a flexible liner are disclosed. In one exemplary variation, the fluid collection system may include a container having a top opening, a lid configured to close the top opening, and a flexible liner attached to the lid. The liner may be interposed between the lid and the container when the lid closes the top opening. The liner and the lid may define a substantially sealed interior space therebetween. The lid may include an access port through which the interior space receives fluid. The flexible liner may also be configured to controllably collapse as the fluid is removed from the interior space.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2013Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Allegiance CorporationInventors: Thomas L. Michaels, Russ A. Johnson, Adam S. Fedenia, Wen Tang, Frank Garrett, Otakar Kudrna
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Publication number: 20130341330Abstract: Various implementations of a fluid collection system having a flexible liner are disclosed. In one exemplary variation, the fluid collection system may include a container having a top opening, a lid configured to close the top opening, and a flexible liner attached to the lid. The liner may be interposed between the lid and the container when the lid closes the top opening. The liner and the lid may define a substantially sealed interior space therebetween. The lid may include an access port through which the interior space receives fluid. The flexible liner may also be configured to controllably collapse as the fluid is removed from the interior space.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Thomas L. MICHAELS, Russ A. JOHNSON, Adam S. FEDENIA, Wen TANG, Frank GARRETT, Otakar KUDRNA
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Publication number: 20130345651Abstract: Various implementations of a fluid collection system having a flexible liner are disclosed. In one exemplary variation, the fluid collection system may include a container having a top opening, a lid configured to close the top opening, and a flexible liner attached to the lid. The liner may be interposed between the lid and the container when the lid closes the top opening. The liner and the lid may define a substantially sealed interior space therebetween. The lid may include an access port through which the interior space receives fluid. The flexible liner may also be configured to controllably collapse as the fluid is removed from the interior space.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Thomas L. MICHAELS, Russ A. JOHNSON, Adam S. FEDENIA, Wen TANG, Frank GARRETT, Otakar KUDRNA
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Patent number: 8562577Abstract: Various embodiments of a fluid collection system having multiple storage chambers are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include a first chamber in fluid communication with a suction source and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber. The second chamber may have a volume less than a volume of the first chamber. The second chamber may also comprise an inlet port for connecting to an external tube. The system may be configured to selectively drain liquid from the second chamber into the first chamber.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2012Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Allegiance CorporationInventors: Thomas L. Michaels, Russ A. Johnson, Jeannie Thomas
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Patent number: 8500706Abstract: Various implementations of a fluid collection system having a flexible liner are disclosed. In one exemplary variation, the fluid collection system may include a container having a top opening, a lid configured to close the top opening, and a flexible liner attached to the lid. The liner may be interposed between the lid and the container when the lid closes the top opening. The liner and the lid may define a substantially sealed interior space therebetween. The lid may include an access port through which the interior space receives fluid. The flexible liner may also be configured to controllably collapse as the fluid is removed from the interior space.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2008Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Allegiance CorporationInventors: Thomas L. Michaels, Russ A. Johnson, Adam S. Fedenia, Wen Tang, Frank Garrett, Otakar Kudrna
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Patent number: 8460256Abstract: A fluid collection system includes a disposable collection container and a disposable collection container receiving housing, the housing having a cavity and a suction source. The fluid collection container may include a flexible liner and a shelf for diverting fluid from the suction and to assist with a collapse of the liner during evacuation of the fluid from the liner. The collection container receiving housing may include a piston assembly having a main piston body and a scraper ring. The collection container receiving housing may include a piston stop feature. The system may include a partially hydrophobic filter and a flat surface suction tool.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Allegiance CorporationInventors: Thomas L. Michaels, Russ A. Johnson, Eric D. Hill
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Patent number: 8419697Abstract: Various embodiments of a fluid collection system having multiple storage chambers are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include a first chamber in fluid communication with a suction source and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber. The second chamber may have a volume less than a volume of the first chamber. The second chamber may also comprise an inlet port for connecting to an external tube. The system may be configured to selectively drain liquid from the second chamber into the first chamber.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2010Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Allegiance CorporationInventors: Thomas L. Michaels, Russ A. Johnson, Jeannie Thomas
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Patent number: 8403900Abstract: Various embodiments of a fluid collection system having multiple storage chambers are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include a first chamber in fluid communication with a suction source and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber. The second chamber may have a volume less than a volume of the first chamber. The second chamber may also comprise an inlet port for connecting to an external tube. The system may be configured to selectively drain liquid from the second chamber into the first chamber.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2010Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Allegiance CorporationInventors: Thomas L. Michaels, Russ A. Johnson, Jeannie Thomas
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Patent number: 8328778Abstract: Various embodiments of a fluid collection system having multiple storage chambers are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include a first chamber in fluid communication with a suction source and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber. The second chamber may have a volume less than a volume of the first chamber. The second chamber may also comprise an inlet port for connecting to an external tube. The system may be configured to selectively drain liquid from the second chamber into the first chamber.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2010Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Allegiance CorporationInventors: Thomas L. Michaels, Russ A. Johnson, Jeannie Thomas
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Patent number: 8308704Abstract: Various embodiments of a fluid collection system having multiple storage chambers are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include a first chamber in fluid communication with a suction source and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber. The second chamber may have a volume less than a volume of the first chamber. The second chamber may also comprise an inlet port for connecting to an external tube. The system may be configured to selectively drain liquid from the second chamber into the first chamber.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2010Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Allegiance CorporationInventors: Thomas L. Michaels, Russ A. Johnson, Jeannie Thomas
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Publication number: 20120181273Abstract: Various embodiments of a fluid collection system having multiple storage chambers are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include a first chamber in fluid communication with a suction source and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber. The second chamber may have a volume less than a volume of the first chamber. The second chamber may also comprise an inlet port for connecting to an external tube. The system may be configured to selectively drain liquid from the second chamber into the first chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: ALLEGIANCE CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas L. Michaels, Russ A. Johnson, Jeannie Thomas
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Patent number: 8172817Abstract: Various embodiments of a fluid collection system having multiple storage chambers are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include a first chamber in fluid communication with a suction source and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber. The second chamber may have a volume less than a volume of the first chamber. The second chamber may also comprise an inlet port for connecting to an external tube. The system may be configured to selectively drain liquid from the second chamber into the first chamber.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2007Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Allegiance CorporationInventors: Thomas L. Michaels, Russ A. Johnson, Jeannie Thomas
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Publication number: 20110210051Abstract: Disclosed is a fuel filter for removing sulfur containing compounds from an internal combustion fuel stream. In one embodiment, the fuel filter comprises at least one column comprising an adsorbent. In one exemplary embodiment the adsorbent is capable of removing sulfur containing compounds, especially sulfur containing aromatic compounds, from fuels used in internal combustion engines, especially diesel fuels. Also disclosed is an apparatus for extending the life cycle of a post combustion emission control device. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus comprises a fuel filter for removing sulfur containing compounds from an internal combustion fuel stream and an emission control device. Finally, a method for removing sulfur containing compounds from an internal combustion fuel stream is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2010Publication date: September 1, 2011Inventors: Ronald P. Rohrbach, Peter D. Unger, Gary B. Zulauf, Daniel E. Bause, Russ Johnson, David R. Rockwell
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Publication number: 20110118680Abstract: A fluid collection system includes a disposable collection container and a disposable collection container receiving housing, the housing having a cavity and a suction source. The fluid collection container may include a flexible liner and a shelf for diverting fluid from the suction and to assist with a collapse of the liner during evacuation of the fluid from the liner. The collection container receiving housing may include a piston assembly having a main piston body and a scraper ring. The collection container receiving housing may include a piston stop feature. The system may include a partially hydrophobic filter and a flat surface suction tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: CARDINAL HEALTH, INC.Inventors: Thomas L. Michaels, Russ A. Johnson, Eric D. Hill
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Patent number: 7785548Abstract: Disclosed is a fuel filter for removing sulfur containing compounds from an internal combustion fuel stream. In one embodiment, the fuel filter comprises at least one column comprising an adsorbent. In one exemplary embodiment the adsorbent is capable of removing sulfur containing compounds, especially sulfur containing aromatic compounds, from fuels used in internal combustion engines, especially diesel fuels. Also disclosed is an apparatus for extending the life cycle of a post combustion emission control device. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus comprises a fuel filter for removing sulfur containing compounds from an internal combustion fuel stream and an emission control device. Finally, a method for removing sulfur containing compounds from an internal combustion fuel stream is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2008Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Ronald P. Rohrbach, Peter D. Unger, Gary B. Zulauf, Daniel E. Bause, Russ Johnson, David R. Rockwell
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Publication number: 20100191200Abstract: Various embodiments of a fluid collection system having multiple storage chambers are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include a first chamber in fluid communication with a suction source and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber. The second chamber may have a volume less than a volume of the first chamber. The second chamber may also comprise an inlet port for connecting to an external tube. The system may be configured to selectively drain liquid from the second chamber into the first chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: Allegiance CorporationInventors: Thomas L. Michaels, Russ A. Johnson, Jeannie Thomas
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Publication number: 20100185167Abstract: Various embodiments of a fluid collection system having multiple storage chambers are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include a first chamber in fluid communication with a suction source and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber. The second chamber may have a volume less than a volume of the first chamber. The second chamber may also comprise an inlet port for connecting to an external tube. The system may be configured to selectively drain liquid from the second chamber into the first chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2010Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: ALLEGIANCE CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas L. MICHAELS, Russ A. Johnson, Jeannie Thomas