Patents by Inventor Steven B. Johnson

Steven B. 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: 10646318
    Abstract: Wax-based compositions for making barrier layers used in oral treatment devices are thermally stable when formed into a flat sheet or three-dimensional article to a temperature of at least 45° C. and are plastically deformable at room temperature (25° C.). The wax-based compositions include a wax fraction homogeneously blended with a polymer fraction. The wax fraction includes at least one wax and the polymer fraction includes at least one polymer selected such that, when the at least one wax and at least one polymer are homogeneously blended together, they yield a wax-based composition having the desired properties of thermal stability and plastic deformability. Barrier layers in oral treatment devices made from such wax-based compositions are dimensionally stable to a temperature of at least 40° C. without external support and can be plastically deformed in a user's mouth to become at least partially customized to the size and shape of user's unique dentition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: ULTRADENT PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven B. Johnson, David Lawrence Margetts, Barry Lee Hobson, Jonathan D. Scoville, Neil T. Jessop, Peter M. Allred, Dan E. Fischer
  • Patent number: 10451004
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes, among other things, a fan section including a fan rotor, a gear train defined about an engine axis of rotation, a first nacelle which at least partially surrounds a second nacelle and the fan rotor, the fan section configured to communicate airflow into the first nacelle and the second nacelle, a first turbine, and a second turbine followed by the first turbine. The first turbine is configured to drive the fan rotor through the gear train. A static structure includes a first engine mount location and a second engine mount location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gabriel L. Suciu, Brian D. Merry, Christopher M. Dye, Steven B. Johnson, Frederick M. Schwarz
  • Publication number: 20190116222
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for providing geocoded web content to a user based on a specific geographic location specified by the user. A determination module receives a geographic location from the user and determines latitude and longitude coordinates associated with the geographic location from a geographic information database. The determination module further determines a geographic boundary associated with the latitude and longitude coordinates based at least in part on an area of interest surrounding the geographic location. A web content search module determines web content comprising substance associated with a location within the geographic boundary. A front end interface transmits the determined web content for display in an order based at least in part on distance from the location associated with the web content to the geographic location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Robert F. DEEMING, Steven B. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10187453
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for providing geocoded web content to a user based on a specific geographic location specified by the user. A determination module receives a geographic location from the user and determines latitude and longitude coordinates associated with the geographic location from a geographic information database. The determination module further determines a geographic boundary associated with the latitude and longitude coordinates based at least in part on an area of interest surrounding the geographic location. A web content search module determines web content comprising substance associated with a location within the geographic boundary. A front end interface transmits the determined web content for display in an order based at least in part on distance from the location associated with the web content to the geographic location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Oath Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Deeming, Steven B. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20170058830
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes, among other things, a fan section including a fan rotor, a gear train defined about an engine axis of rotation, a first nacelle which at least partially surrounds a second nacelle and the fan rotor, the fan section configured to communicate airflow into the first nacelle and the second nacelle, a first turbine, and a second turbine followed by the first turbine. The first turbine is configured to drive the fan rotor through the gear train. A static structure includes a first engine mount location and a second engine mount location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Gabriel L. Suciu, Brian D. Merry, Christopher M. Dye, Steven B. Johnson, Frederick M. Schwarz
  • Publication number: 20160230007
    Abstract: Oral treatment devices formed from wax-based compositions that are thermally stable when formed into a three-dimensional shape to a temperature of at least 45° C. and plastically deformable at room temperature (25° C.). The wax-based compositions include a wax fraction homogeneously blended with a polymer fraction. The wax fraction includes at least one wax. The polymer fraction includes at least one polymer selected such that, when the wax and polymer are homogeneously blended together, they yield a wax-based composition having the desired properties of thermal stability and plastic deformability. Oral treatment devices are dimensionally stable to a temperature of at least 40° C. without external support and can be plastically deformed in a user's mouth to become at least partially customized to the size and shape of user's unique dentition and/or an appliance in a user's mouth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Steven B. Johnson, David Lawrence Margetts, Barry Lee Hobson, Jonathan D. Scoville, Neil T. Jessop, Peter M. Allred, Dan E. Fischer
  • Publication number: 20160097304
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine according to an example of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a fan section, and a low spool including a low pressure compressor section and a low pressure turbine. A high spool includes a high pressure compressor section. A gear arrangement is defined along an engine axis. The low spool is operable to drive the fan section through the gear arrangement. A mount system includes an aft mount configured to react at least a portion of a thrust load at an engine case generally parallel to an engine axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Gabriel L. Suciu, Brian D. Merry, Christopher M. Dye, Steven B. Johnson, Frederick M. Schwarz
  • Publication number: 20160047268
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a spool along an engine axis which drives a gear train, the spool including a low stage count low pressure turbine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Gabriel L. Suciu, Brian D. Merry, Christopher M. Dye, Steven B. Johnson, Frederick M. Schwarz
  • Publication number: 20160032828
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine including a core nacelle defined about an engine axis. A fan nacelle is mounted at least partially around the core nacelle to define a fan bypass airflow path for a fan bypass airflow. A gear train is defined along an engine axis. The gear train defines a gear reduction ratio of greater than or equal to about 2.3. A spool along the engine axis drives the gear train. The spool includes a downstream turbine having six or fewer stages. A fan is driven through the gear train by the downstream turbine. A pressure ratio across the fan is less than about 1.45. A fan variable area nozzle is axially movable relative to the fan nacelle to vary a fan nozzle exit area and adjust a pressure ratio of the fan bypass airflow during engine operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Gabriel L. Suciu, Brian D. Merry, Christopher M. Dye, Steven B. Johnson, Frederick M. Schwarz
  • Publication number: 20160024957
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine according to an example of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a fan section, a first compressor section including three (3) or more stages, a second compressor section including between eight (8) and thirteen (13) stages, and a first turbine section operable for driving the first compressor section, the first turbine section including between three (3) and six (6) stages, a second turbine section operable for driving the second compressor section, and a gear train defined along an engine centerline axis. One of the first turbine section and the second turbine section is operable to drive the fan section through the gear train.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Gabriel L. Suciu, Brian D. Merry, Christopher M. Dye, Steven B. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20160024958
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine according to an example of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a fan section, a low spool that includes a low pressure compressor section, the low pressure compressor section including three (3) or more stages, and a high spool including a high pressure compressor section. The high pressure compressor section includes between eight to thirteen (8-13) stages. A gear train is defined along an engine axis. The low spool is operable to drive the fan section through the gear train.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Gabriel L. Suciu, Brian D. Merry, Christopher M. Dye, Steven B. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20160015496
    Abstract: Wax-based compositions for making barrier layers used in oral treatment devices are thermally stable when formed into a flat sheet or three-dimensional article to a temperature of at least 45° C. and are plastically deformable at room temperature (25° C.). The wax-based compositions include a wax fraction homogeneously blended with a polymer fraction. The wax fraction includes at least one wax and the polymer fraction includes at least one polymer selected such that, when the at least one wax and at least one polymer are homogeneously blended together, they yield a wax-based composition having the desired properties of thermal stability and plastic deformability. Barrier layers in oral treatment devices made from such wax-based compositions are dimensionally stable to a temperature of at least 40° C. without external support and can be plastically deformed in a user's mouth to become at least partially customized to the size and shape of user's unique dentition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Steven B. Johnson, David Lawrence Margetts, Barry Lee Hobson, Jonathan D. Scoville, Neil T. Jessop, Peter M. Allred, Dan E. Fischer
  • Patent number: 9233397
    Abstract: A seed filtering system for funneling and filtering material. The seed filtering system generally includes an opening for receiving material entering into the funneling device. A primary side wall, wherein all of the material entering the funneling device is funneled onto the primary side wall. A filter disposed on the primary side wall for filtering the material that is funneled onto the primary side wall. A discharge hole for discharging the material that is filtered through the funneling device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: S & S Seed LLP
    Inventor: Steven B. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20150315977
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes a core nacelle defined about an engine axis. A fan nacelle is mounted at least partially around the core nacelle to define a fan bypass airflow path for a fan bypass airflow. A gear train is defined along an engine axis. The gear train defines a gear reduction ratio of greater than or equal to about 2.3. A fan drive turbine along the engine axis which drives the gear train. The fan drive turbine includes three to six (3-6) stages. A fan is configured for rotation within the fan nacelle for operation at a fan pressure ratio less than about 1.45. A fan variable area nozzle is axially movable relative to said fan nacelle to vary a fan nozzle exit area and adjust a pressure ratio of the fan bypass airflow during engine operation. A high bypass gas turbine engine is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Gabriel L. Suciu, Brian D. Merry, Christopher M. Dye, Steven B. Johnson, Frederick M. Schwarz
  • Publication number: 20150300207
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine comprises a gear train defined along an engine axis. A spool along the engine axis drives the gear train, and includes a low stage count downstream turbine. A fan rotates at a fan speed about the engine axis and drives the downstream turbine through the gear train. The fan speed is less than a speed of the downstream turbine. A core is surrounded by a core housing defined about the engine axis. A fan nacelle is mounted around the core nacelle to define a fan bypass airflow path for a fan bypass airflow. A bypass ratio defined by the fan bypass passage airflow divided by airflow through the core is greater than about ten (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Gabriel L. Suciu, Brian D. Merry, Christopher M. Dye, Steven B. Johnson, Frederick M. Schwarz
  • Patent number: 8807477
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes a fan section and a low spool that includes a low pressure compressor section. The low pressure compressor section includes eight (8) or less stages. A high spool includes a high pressure compressor section that has between eight to fifteen (8-15) stages. An overall compressor pressure ratio is provided by the combination of the low pressure compressor section and the high pressure compressor. A gear train is defined along an engine centerline axis. The low spool is operable to drive the fan section through the gear train.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Gabriel L. Suciu, Brian D. Merry, Christopher M. Dye, Steven B. Johnson, Frederick M. Schwarz
  • Patent number: 8800914
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes a spool along an engine centerline axis which drives a gear train.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Gabriel L. Suciu, Brian D. Merry, Christopher M. Dye, Steven B. Johnson, Frederick M. Schwarz
  • Patent number: 8695920
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes a spool along an engine centerline axis which drives a gear train, said spool includes a low stage count low pressure turbine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Gabriel L. Suciu, Brian D. Merry, Christopher M. Dye, Steven B. Johnson, Frederick M. Schwarz
  • Patent number: 8684303
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes a spool along an engine centerline axis which drives a gear train, said spool includes a low pressure compressor with four (4) stages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Gabriel L. Suciu, Brian D. Merry, Christopher M. Dye, Steven B. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20130268626
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for providing geocoded web content to a user based on a specific geographic location specified by the user. A determination module receives a geographic location from the user and determines latitude and longitude coordinates associated with the geographic location from a geographic information database. The determination module further determines a geographic boundary associated with the latitude and longitude coordinates based at least in part on an area of interest surrounding the geographic location. A web content search module determines web content comprising substance associated with a location within the geographic boundary. A front end interface transmits the determined web content for display in an order based at least in part on distance from the location associated with the web content to the geographic location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Robert F. Deeming, Steven B. Johnson