Patents by Inventor Tim Johnson

Tim 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: 10428613
    Abstract: There is provided a wellbore characteristic measurement assembly comprising a dispensing mechanism and a plurality of the wellbore characteristic measurement apparatuses. Each one of the wellbore characteristic measurement apparatuses, independently, is mountable to the dispensing mechanism in a releasably retained condition. The dispensing mechanism is configured for serially dispensing each one of the wellbore characteristic measurement apparatuses, independently, into the wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: NCS Multistage Inc.
    Inventors: Marty Stromquist, John Edward Ravensbergen, Lyle Laun, Michael Werries, Rob Standen, Tim Johnson
  • Publication number: 20190284904
    Abstract: A flow control apparatus is provided comprising: a housing including a port; a housing passage disposed within the housing; a flow control member, displaceable, relative to the port, for effecting opening of the port; and a co-operating member. The flow control member and the co-operating member are co-operatively configured such that displacement of the flow control member, relative to the port, is with effect that a force is applied by the flow control member to the co-operating member, with effect that a seating surface is obtained for receiving a flow communication interference body that is being conducted through the housing passage. The seating surface is obtained in response to a deformation effected by the applied force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Michael WERRIES, Brock GILLIS, Tim JOHNSON, Ramin TAJALLIPOUR
  • Patent number: 10406037
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are several embodiments of a negative pressure appliance and methods of using the same in the treatment of wounds. Some embodiments are directed to improved fluidic connectors or suction adapters for connecting to a wound site, for example using softer, kink-free conformable suction adapters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Albert, Ed Armstrong, Ken Beaudoin, Iain Michael Blackburn, Phil Bussone, Brendan Crawford, Robert Emmerson, Mike Ewaschuk, Stephen Gianelis, Andrew Goddard, Joseph Gordon, Mark Guarraia, Tim Johnson, Darwin Keith-Lucas, Andrew Linton, Dan Nelsen, Michael Salame, Tim Stern, Mark White
  • Patent number: 10392136
    Abstract: A method comprises operating a remote sensing vehicle comprising a host bus platform and a variable pitch instrument platform movably coupled to the host bus platform in at least one degree of freedom. The method comprises establishing a pointing position and scanning a target surface with the variable pitch instrument platform. The variable pitch instrument platform is dynamically movable relative to the host bus platform to vary the pointing position of the variable pitch instrument platform, thereby decoupling payload pointing from the host bus platform. Thus, payload data collection is independent of attitude control of the host bus platform. A method is provided of varying ground-sample-distance (GSD) value with a remote sensing vehicle. A remote sensing vehicle comprises a host bus platform and a variable pitch instrument platform for scanning or data collection of a target surface, and an dynamic coupling device (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: James Leatham, Matthew E. Jenkins, Tim Johnson
  • Patent number: 10329867
    Abstract: There is provided a plurality of injection stations, wherein each one of the injection stations, independently, comprising: a housing; a port extending through the housing; a flow control member configured for displacement for effecting at least opening of the port such that, when the injection station is integrated within a wellbore string that is disposed within a wellbore of a subterranean formation, and treatment fluid is being supplied through a wellbore string passage of the wellbore string, injection of the supplied treatment fluid into the subterranean formation is effected through the port; and a deployable seat, mounted to the housing, and including an aperture, and configured such that, when the seat is deployed in a deployed position, the seat is configured for receiving a respective plug for seating of the respective plug over the aperture of the seat; such that a plurality of plugs are respective to the injection stations, wherein each one of the plugs is respective to a deployable seat of a one
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: NCS Multistage Inc.
    Inventors: Don Getzlaf, Tim Johnson, Brock Gillis
  • Publication number: 20190120017
    Abstract: A downhole tool comprising a housing a passage disposed within the housing a seat configured for deployment to a plug-receiving position for receiving a plug being deployed through the passage a key profile for effecting actuation of the seat to the plug-receiving position in response to registration of the key profile with a matching key of the plug being deployed through the passage a port extending through the housing and a flow control member configured for displacement, relative to the port, in response to application of a sufficient net force effected by a fluid pressure differential that is created by supplying pressurized fluid to the passage while the plug is seated on the seat, wherein the displacement of the flow control member is from a closed position to an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Don GETZLAF, John Edward RAVENSBERGEN, Brock GILLIS, Tim JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20190084698
    Abstract: A method comprises operating a remote sensing vehicle comprising a host bus platform and a variable pitch instrument platform movably coupled to the host bus platform in at least one degree of freedom. The method comprises establishing a pointing position and scanning a target surface with the variable pitch instrument platform. The variable pitch instrument platform is dynamically movable relative to the host bus platform to vary the pointing position of the variable pitch instrument platform, thereby decoupling payload pointing from the host bus platform. Thus, payload data collection is independent of attitude control of the host bus platform. A method is provided of varying ground-sample-distance (GSD) value with a remote sensing vehicle. A remote sensing vehicle comprises a host bus platform and a variable pitch instrument platform for scanning or data collection of a target surface, and an dynamic coupling device (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: James Leatham, Matthew E. Jenkins, Tim Johnson
  • Publication number: 20190003285
    Abstract: There is provided a bottomhole assembly for deployment within a wellbore string disposed within a wellbore, the wellbore string including a port and a flow control member, wherein the flow control member is displaceable relative to the port for effecting opening and closing of the port, comprising: a first mandrel; a second mandrel including a locator for becoming disposed within a locate profile of the wellbore string such that resistance to displacement of the second mandrel, relative to the locate profile, is effected, and such that locating of the bottomhole assembly within the wellbore string is thereby effected; a shifting tool including a first gripper surface and a second gripper surface; a first shifting tool actuator, translatable with the first mandrel; and a second shifting tool actuator, translatable with the first mandrel; wherein: the shifting tool is displaceable in response to urging by the first shifting tool actuator that is effected by downhole displacement of the first mandrel relative to
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Tim JOHNSON, Don Getzlaf
  • Patent number: 10161220
    Abstract: A downhole tool deployable within a wellbore for controlling the supply of treatment to fluid to a reservoir is disclosed. The downhole tool includes a housing defining a passage and a port extending through the housing. The housing includes a seat that is configured for deployment to a plug-receiving position for receiving a plug that is deployed through the passage. A key profile for effecting actuation of the seat to the plug-receiving position in response to registration of the key profile with a matching key on the plug being deployed through the passage is provided. The downhole tool further includes a flow control member configured for displacement relative to the port in response to application of a sufficient net force effected by a fluid pressure differential that is created by supplying pressurized fluid to the passage while the plug is deployed on the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: NCS MULTISTAGE INC.
    Inventors: Don Getzlaf, John Edward Ravensbergen, Brock Gillis, Tim Johnson
  • Publication number: 20180355060
    Abstract: The invention provides antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that selectively bind to an epitope within the core region of transglutaminase type 2 (TG2). Novel epitopes within the TG2 core are provided. The invention provides human TG2 inhibitory antibodies and uses thereof, particularly in medicine, for example in the treatment and/or diagnosis of conditions including Celiac disease, scarring, fibrosis-related diseases, neurodegenerative/neurological diseases and cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Tim Johnson, Phil Watson, David Matthews, Alex Brown
  • Publication number: 20180252079
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods for hydrocarbon material from a subterranean formation using a displacement process are disclosed. In one aspect, there is provided a method of controlling hydrocarbon production of hydrocarbon material disposed within a subterranean formation by a displacement process via a plurality of flow communication stations of an injection well. Characteristics of a supplied production-initiating fluid are determined uphole of the flow communication stations for a plurality of states of the injection well, wherein in each of the states of the injection well a different subset of the flow communication stations are disposed in an opened condition and a different subset of the flow communication stations are disposed in a closed condition. Characteristics may be determined at the surface, for example, at the wellhead. A state of the injection well that optimizes one or more operating parameters is determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Marty STROMQUIST, John Edward RAVENSBERGEN, Lyle LAUN, Tim JOHNSON
  • Patent number: 10030479
    Abstract: A bottomhole assembly for deployment within a wellbore is disclosed. The wellbore string includes a port and a flow control member, wherein the latter is displaceable to open and close the port. The flow control member comprises a first mandrel; a second mandrel including a locator for disposition within a locate profile of the wellbore string to resist displacement of the second mandrel, relative to the locate profile, and locating the bottomhole assembly within the wellbore string. A shifting tool is disclosed, the shifting tool including two gripper surfaces; and two shifting tool actuators, translatable with the first mandrel. The shifting tool actuators displace the shifting tool by displacing the first mandrel downhole or uphole relative to the second mandrel; and the second mandrel includes a retainer for limiting displacement of the shifting tool, relative to second mandrel, in both of downhole and uphole directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: NCS Multistage Inc.
    Inventors: Tim Johnson, Don Getzlaf
  • Patent number: 10010983
    Abstract: A member has a wave inhibitor adapted to control the effects of a wave of longitudinally displaced material positioned ahead of an expansion mandrel used to expand the member. The wave inhibitor has a decreasing transverse cross-sectional area to diminish the effects attributable to the wave, such as workpiece distortions, material upset of the workpiece, lengthening of the member, and excessively high strains in the workpiece. The wave inhibitor can also induce radially compressive stresses in the workpiece and produce an interference fit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Fatigue Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Leonard Frederick Reid, James Ross, Tim Johnson, Taeksun Nam, Doug Glenn, Matt Shultz
  • Patent number: 10005846
    Abstract: The invention provides antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that selectively bind to an epitope within the core region of transglutaminase type 2 (TG2). Novel epitopes within the TG2 core are provided. The invention provides human TG2 inhibitory antibodies and uses thereof, particularly in medicine, for example in the treatment and/or diagnosis of conditions including Celiac disease, scarring, fibrosis-related diseases, neurodegenerative/neurological diseases and cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: LifeArc
    Inventors: Tim Johnson, Phil Watson, David Matthews, Alex Brown
  • Publication number: 20180171734
    Abstract: There is provided a downhole tool comprising a locator. The locator includes a wellbore coupler for becoming releasably retained relative to a locate profile; and a wellbore coupler release opposer configured for opposing release of the wellbore coupler from the retention relative to the locate profile. While the opposing of the release of the wellbore coupler from the retention relative to the locate profile is being effected by the wellbore coupler release opposer, relative displacement between the wellbore coupler release opposer and the wellbore coupler is effectible, with effect that the opposing is defeated. The locator also includes a displacement impeder for impeding the relative displacement between the wellbore coupler release opposer and the wellbore coupler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Tim JOHNSON, Michael WERRIES
  • Patent number: 9999547
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are several embodiments of a negative pressure appliance and methods of using the same in the treatment of wounds. Some embodiments are directed to improved fluidic connectors or suction adapters for connecting to a wound site, for example using softer, kink-free conformable suction adapters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Albert, Ed Armstrong, Ken Beaudoin, Iain Michael Blackburn, Phil Bussone, Brendan Crawford, Robert Emmerson, Mike Ewaschuk, Stephen Gianelis, Andrew Goddard, Joseph Gordon, Mark Guarraia, Tim Johnson, Darwin Keith-Lucas, Andrew Linton, Dan Nelsen, Michael Salame, Tim Stern, Mark White
  • Patent number: 9974695
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are several embodiments of a negative pressure appliance and methods of using the same in the treatment of wounds. Some embodiments are directed to improved fluidic connectors or suction adapters for connecting to a wound site, for example using softer, kink-free conformable suction adapters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
    Inventors: Sean Albert, Ed Armstrong, Ken Beaudoin, Iain Michael Blackburn, Phil Bussone, Brendan Crawford, Robert Emmerson, Mike Ewaschuk, Stephen Gianelis, Andrew Goddard, Joseph Gordon, Mark Guarraia, Tim Johnson, Darwin Keith-Lucas, Andrew Linton, Dan Nelsen, Michael Salame, Tim Stern, Mark White
  • Publication number: 20180128080
    Abstract: There is provided a fluid communication-interference body for interfering with fluid communication through an opening within a wellbore, comprising a sensor configured for sensing an actuating signal; a trigger configured for establishing a fluid passage extending though the body in response to the sensing of a signal by the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: John Edward RAVENSBERGEN, Lyle LAUN, Marty STROMQUIST, Tim JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20180100366
    Abstract: There is provided a downhole tool comprising a locator. The locator includes a wellbore coupler for becoming releasably retained relative to a locate profile; and a wellbore coupler release opposer configured for opposing release of the wellbore coupler from the retention relative to the locate profile. While the opposing of the release of the wellbore coupler from the retention relative to the locate profile is being effected by the wellbore coupler release opposer, relative displacement between the wellbore coupler release opposer and the wellbore coupler is effectible, with effect that the opposing is defeated. The locator also includes a displacement impeder for impeding the relative displacement between the wellbore coupler release opposer and the wellbore coupler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventors: Tim JOHNSON, Michael WERRIES
  • Publication number: 20180084218
    Abstract: A method for displaying content between loops of a looping media item is provided herein. The method includes receiving a request for a primary media item and determining that the requested primary media item is a looping media item. The method further includes identifying a secondary media item for the primary media item, and providing the primary media item and the secondary media item for presentation between loops of the primary media item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Kevin GREENE, Tim JOHNSON