Patents by Inventor Russell Johnson

Russell 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).

  • Patent number: 9428502
    Abstract: Heterocyclic modulators of lipid synthesis are provided as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; and methods of treating conditions characterized by disregulation of a fatty acid synthase pathway by the administration of such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: 3-V Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Johan D. Oslob, Robert S. McDowell, Russell Johnson, Hanbiao Yang, Marc Evanchik, Cristiana A. Zaharia, Haiying Cai, Lily W. Hu, Allan S. Wagman
  • Publication number: 20160102091
    Abstract: Compounds that are fatty acid synthesis modulators are provided. The compounds may be used to treat disorders characterized by disregulation of the fatty acid synthase function by modulating the function and/or the fatty acid synthase pathway. Methods are provided for treating such disorders including viral infections, such as hepatitis C infection, cancer and metabolic disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Applicant: 3-V BIOSCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Johan D. Oslob, Robert S. McDowell, Russell Johnson, Hanbiao Yang, Marc Evanchik, Cristiana A. Zaharia, Haiying Cai, Lily W. Hu
  • Publication number: 20150259292
    Abstract: Compounds that are fatty acid synthesis modulators are provided. The compounds may be used to treat disorders characterized by disregulation of the fatty acid synthase function by modulating the function and/or the fatty acid synthase pathway. Methods are provided for treating such disorders including viral infections, such as hepatits C infection, cancer and metabolic disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Johan D. Oslob, Robert S. McDowell, Russell Johnson, Hanbiao Yang, Marc Evanchik, Cristiana A. Zaharia, Haiying Cai, Lily W. Hu
  • Publication number: 20150210688
    Abstract: Heterocyclic modulators of lipid synthesis are provided as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; and methods of treating conditions characterized by disregulation of a fatty acid synthase pathway by the administration of such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Johan D. OSLOB, Robert S. MCDOWELL, Russell JOHNSON, Hanbiao YANG, Mark EVANCHIK, Cristiana A. ZAHARIA, Haiying CAI, Lily W. HU
  • Patent number: 8954545
    Abstract: A method of determining compatibility of a virtual machine or virtual machine disk file with a host, including a storage host, is disclosed. A lookup matrix is created to provide a fast compatibility lookup. To create the lookup matrix, computing object properties are retrieved from each of the plurality of computing objects. The computing object properties include resource requirements of each of the plurality of computing objects. Further, host properties are retrieved from each of the plurality of hosts. The method further includes creating host logical groups of a subset of the plurality of hosts having substantially same host properties and creating a plurality of computing object logical groups of a subject of the plurality of computing objects having substantially same computing object properties. The lookup matrix answers whether each member of a selected computing object logical group can be transferred to a selected host logical group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: VMware, Inc.
    Inventors: Kinshuk Govil, Kiran Kamath, Steven Michael Kusalo, Mark Russell Johnson
  • Publication number: 20140322355
    Abstract: Compounds that are fatty acid synthesis modulators are provided. The compounds may be used to treat disorders characterized by disregulation of the fatty acid synthase function by modulating the function and/or the fatty acid synthase pathway. Methods are provided for treating such disorders including viral infections, such as hepatitis C infection, cancer and metabolic disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: 3-V BIOSCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Johan D. Oslob, Robert S. McDowell, Russell Johnson, Hanbiao Yang, Marc Evanchik, Cristiana A. Zaharia, Haiying Cai, Lily W. Hu
  • Patent number: 8871790
    Abstract: Compounds that are fatty acid synthesis modulators are provided. The compounds may be used to treat disorders characterized by disregulation of the fatty acid synthase function by modulating the function and/or the fatty acid synthase pathway. Methods are provided for treating such disorders including viral infections, such as hepatitis C infection, cancer and metabolic disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: 3-V Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Johan D. Oslob, Robert S. McDowell, Russell Johnson, Hanbiao Yang, Marc Evanchik, Cristiana A. Zaharia, Haiying Cai, Lily W. Hu
  • Patent number: 8869222
    Abstract: Methods, systems, devices and computer program products are provided to facilitate enhanced use and interaction with multimedia content using a variety of content identification techniques. After identifying a content that is being presented by a first device, the content identification information is used to retrieve and present a second content that would render at least a portion of the first content comprehensible to particular users or audience of the first content. The second content can be tailored to accommodate physical disabilities or special needs of a user or a group of users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Verance Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph M. Winograd, Peter Russell Johnson, William Carl Houle
  • Patent number: 8746594
    Abstract: An air inductor comprises an inner sleeve having a water inlet (1) and a water outlet (2). The inner sleeve is arranged to form a venturi and has a side air inlet (3). An outer sleeve has first and second different attachment means (9, 11) at opposite ends for attachment to different plumbing fixtures. The inner sleeve can be inserted into either end of the outer sleeve so as to selectably locate the first and second attachment means (9, 11) at the water inlet (1) and water outlet (2) respectively and vice versa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: A L Challis Limited
    Inventor: Russell Johnson Challis
  • Publication number: 20140071342
    Abstract: Methods, systems, devices and computer program products are provided to facilitate enhanced use and interaction with multimedia content using a variety of content identification techniques. After identifying a content that is being presented by a first device, the content identification information is used to retrieve and present a second content that would render at least a portion of the first content comprehensible to particular users or audience of the first content. The second content can be tailored to accommodate physical disabilities or special needs of a user or a group of users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: VERANCE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph M. Winograd, Peter Russell Johnson, William Carl Houle
  • Publication number: 20130247326
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: ALLEGIANCE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas L. MICHAELS, Russell A. Johnson, Eric D. Hill
  • Patent number: 8359374
    Abstract: A method of determining compatibility of a virtual machine or virtual machine disk file with a host, including a storage host, is disclosed. A lookup matrix is created to provide a fast compatibility lookup for a group of computing objects and a group of hosts. To create the lookup matrix, computing object properties are retrieved from each of the plurality of computing objects. The computing object properties include resource requirements of each of the plurality of computing objects. Further, host properties are retrieved from each of the plurality of hosts. The method further includes creating a plurality of host logical groups of a subset of the plurality of hosts having substantially same host properties and creating a plurality of computing object logical groups of a subject of the plurality of computing objects having substantially same computing object properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: VMware, Inc.
    Inventors: Kinshuk Govil, Kiran Kamath, Steven Michael Kusalo, Mark Russell Johnson
  • Publication number: 20120264737
    Abstract: Compounds that are fatty acid synthesis modulators are provided. The compounds may be used to treat disorders characterized by disregulation of the fatty acid synthase function by modulating the function and/or the fatty acid synthase pathway. Methods are provided for treating such disorders including viral infections, such as hepatitis C infection, cancer and metabolic disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: 3-V BIOSCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Johan D. Oslob, Robert S. McDowell, Russell Johnson, Hanbiao Yang, Marc Evanchik, Cristiana A. Zaharia, Haiying Cai, Lily W. Hu
  • Publication number: 20120006435
    Abstract: An air inductor comprises an inner sleeve having a water inlet (1) and a water outlet (2). The inner sleeve is arranged to form a venturi and has a side air inlet (3). An outer sleeve has first and second different attachment means (9, 11) at opposite ends for attachment to different plumbing fixtures. The inner sleeve can be inserted into either end of the outer sleeve so as to selectably locate the first and second attachment means (9, 11) at the water inlet (1) and water outlet (2) respectively and vice versa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: A L CHALLIS LIMITED
    Inventor: Russell Johnson Challis
  • Publication number: 20110178482
    Abstract: A fluid collection system includes a disposable collection container configured to receive a disposable collection container. The fluid collection container may include a flexible liner configured to collapse during evacuation of the fluid from the liner. The system may include a receiving housing sized to receive the disposable collection container, the receiving housing including a cavity and a piston assembly positioned within the cavity, the piston including a piston check valve. The system includes a suction source connectable to the disposable collection container and a filter positioned between the suction source and the cavity. A first connecting line extends between a suction source opening, configured to communicate the suction source to the disposable collection container, and the filter. A first check valve connects to the first connecting line between the suction source opening and the filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: CARDINAL HEALTH, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas L. MICHAELS, Russell A. Johnson, Eric D. Hill, Hetal Patel
  • Publication number: 20110060832
    Abstract: A method of determining compatibility of a virtual machine or virtual machine disk file with a host, including a storage host, is disclosed. A lookup matrix is created to provide a fast compatibility lookup for a group of computing objects and a group of hosts. To create the lookup matrix, computing object properties are retrieved from each of the plurality of computing objects. The computing object properties include resource requirements of each of the plurality of computing objects. Further, host properties are retrieved from each of the plurality of hosts. The method further includes creating a plurality of host logical groups of a subset of the plurality of hosts having substantially same host properties and creating a plurality of computing object logical groups of a subject of the plurality of computing objects having substantially same computing object properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: VMWARE, INC.
    Inventors: Kinshuk GOVIL, Kiran KAMATH, Steven Michael KUSALO, Mark Russell JOHNSON
  • Patent number: 7837752
    Abstract: A rigid or semi-rigid demister pad is positioned between an air turbine and an inertial water removal device such as extractor in an air conditioning system for an aircraft. The demister pad comprises packed fibers or strands whose diameter typically ranges from approximately 10 or fewer microns to approximately 280 microns. The demister is capable of catching very small droplets discharged from the air turbine that coalesce into larger droplets that exit the demister pad and enter an adjacent water removal device downstream from the pad to separate the larger water droplets from the stream of air. This avoids using a water separator containing a coalescer bag that requires frequent maintenance and is sensitive to dirt and freezing. The demister can operate at freezing temperature, is not dirt-sensitive and requires no maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Ranjit R. Darke, Michael B. Faust, Allen K. MacKnight, Russell Johnson, Alexander M. Bershitsky
  • Patent number: 7628965
    Abstract: A gas generating system comprises a catalytic reactor in fluid communication with a sulfur separator. The catalytic reactor oxidizes a fuel to provide a supply of carbon dioxide. The sulfur separator removes sulfur components from the stream before or after the fuel is oxidized. A portion of the hot exhaust gas from the catalytic reactor can be used to regenerate an adsorption bed of the sulfur separator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc
    Inventors: Russell Johnson, Stephen F. Yates, Rehan Zaki
  • Patent number: 7589206
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pyrrolopyridine derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and their use in the treatment of diseases, particularly pain, which diseases are caused directly or indirectly by an increase or decrease in activity of the cannabinoid receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Andrew John Eatherton, Gerard Martin Paul Giblin, Matthew Russell Johnson, William Leonard Mitchell, Brian Peter Slingsby, Alcide Perboni
  • Publication number: 20090139403
    Abstract: A rigid or semi-rigid demister pad is positioned between an air turbine and an inertial water removal device such as extractor in an air conditioning system for an aircraft. The demister pad comprises packed fibers or strands whose diameter typically ranges from approximately 10 or fewer microns to approximately 280 microns. The demister is capable of catching very small droplets discharged from the air turbine that coalesce into larger droplets that exit the demister pad and enter an adjacent water removal device downstream from the pad to separate the larger water droplets from the stream of air. This avoids using a water separator containing a coalescer bag that requires frequent maintenance and is sensitive to dirt and freezing. The demister can operate at freezing temperature, is not dirt-sensitive and requires no maintenance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Ranjit R. Darke, Michael B. Faust, Allen K. MacKnight, Russell Johnson, Alexander M. Bershitsky