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Albert Sidney Johnson, Fairfax, VA US
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20100047041 | Ocean Commerce Transfer System - A non-permanent system for the unloading and loading of ocean-going cargo vessels is described using a cargo transfer system which is supported by dirigibles or airships. The cargo transfer system is comprised of a moving transfer cable, a cargo lifting device and a cargo staging device. The system is used to transfer cargo between at least one sea terminus and at least one land terminus. Cargo is moved along the transfer cable from one terminus to another by means of dirigibles or airships. The sea-terminus of the system may be a floating temporary dock or a large ocean vessel such as an aircraft carrier. The system can be developed so that it is fully transportable and can be assembled and launched from a large ship, as well as recovered for movement to another location. The system may also be used at inland ports. The system can be sized to the port requirements using one transfer system or multiple systems. | 02-25-2010 |
Anthony W. Johnson, Lorton, VA US
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20100162863 | Method and apparatus for cutting fabric according to a pattern - Magnets secure a pattern and a fabric on a magnetically-attractive substrate including a top layer of a resilient material that is well-suited to receive a sharp edge to produce a clean cut in the fabric being cut. A kit according to the present invention includes a plurality of magnets, preferably of various sizes and shapes, and at least one magnetically-attractive substrate. The kit can have a plurality of substrates, fasteners for holding the substrates together, a cutting tool and packaging. At least one of the magnets includes a magnetic portion having a bottom surface and a nonmagnetic portion extending laterally from the magnetic portion. | 07-01-2010 |
Austin Johnson, Virginia Beach, VA US
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20160000062 | PACKAGING ASSEMBLY FOR STORING TISSUE AND CELLULAR MATERIAL - The invention is an improved packaging assembly for storing, distributing, treating, mixing, and dispensing tissue and/or cellular material and/or implantable material. The packaging assembly may include pouches, tubes, and a bag made of a sealable, flexible polymeric material that is open at one end and a needle-free swabable connector attached to the pouch at the other end and acting as a port to allow for the introduction or discharge of biological solutions, rinsing solution, and/or preservation solutions into the packaging assembly. The designed thickness of the wall of the packaging assembly facilitates efficient heat/cold transfer, which is useful for successful controlled rate freezing, quick thawing, and resuscitation of viable cells or tissue. The invention is also useful for combining additional biological fluids with the cellular material or tissue, and for efficient mixing of the biological fluids with the tissue and/or cellular material in the assembly. | 01-07-2016 |
Bankole A. Johnson, Keswick, VA US
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20100041689 | Combined Effects of Topiramate and Ondansetron on Alcohol Consumption - The present invention provides for the use of combinations of drugs to treat addictive disorders. More specifically, the present invention relates the use of drugs in conjunction with behavioral intervention to treat alcohol-related diseases and disorders as well as treatment of obesity and regulating weight. | 02-18-2010 |
20100076006 | Topiramate Plus Naltrexone for the Treatment of Addictive Disorders - The present invention provides for the use of combinations of drugs to treat addictive disorders. | 03-25-2010 |
Bankole A. Johnson, Charlottesville, VA US
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20110065628 | Medication Combinations for the Treatment of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction - The present invention provides for the use of combinations of drugs to treat addictive disorders. More specifically, the present invention provides compositions and methods for treating disorders using combinations of drugs such as topiramate, ondansetron, and naltrexone. | 03-17-2011 |
20110112159 | SEROTONIN TRANSPORTER GENE AND TREAMENT OF ALCOHOLISM - The gene responsible for encoding SERT has a functional polymorphism at the 5′-regulatory promoter region, which results in two forms, long (L) and short (S). The LL-genotype is hypothesized to play a key role in the early onset of alcohol use. The present invention discloses the differences in treatment and diagnosis based on the L or short genotypes as well as on a single nucleotide polymorphism of the SERT gene, the 3′ UTR SNP rs 1042173. The present invention demonstrates the efficacy of using the drug ondansetron and similar drugs for treatment based on variations in the polymorphisms of the SERT gene as well as methods for diagnosing susceptibility to abuse of alcohol and other addiction-related diseases and disorders. | 05-12-2011 |
20110264374 | Method, Computer Program Product and System for Individual Assessment of Alcohol Sensitivity - Methods/computer methods and systems/computer systems for the evaluation of two idiosyncratic indices of alcohol intoxication: the Alcohol Sensitivity Index (ASI), and the brain-specific Cognitive Alcohol Sensitivity Index (CASI). The two indices are based on the new Metabolic and Cognitive Minimal Models of Alcohol Dynamics, and are derived from specific clinical protocols, accompanied by specific data analysis procedures. The two indices may be derived from specific clinical and cognitive assessment protocols, accompanied by specific data analysis procedures based on the new metabolic and cognitive minimal models of alcohol dynamics. | 10-27-2011 |
20120115149 | SEROTONIN TRANSPORTER GENE AND TREATMENT OF ALCOHOLISM - The gene (SLC6A4) responsible for encoding the serotonin transporter (SERT) has a functional polymorphism at the 5′-regulatory promoter region, which results in two forms, long (L) and short (S). The LL-genotype is hypothesized to play a key role in the early onset of alcohol use. The present invention discloses the differences in treatment and diagnosis based on the L or short genotypes as well as on a single nucleotide polymorphism of the SERT gene, the 3′ UTR SNP rs1042173. The present invention demonstrates the efficacy of using the drug ondansetron and similar drugs for treatment based on diagnosing variations in the polymorphisms of the SERT gene and expression and activity of the SERT gene, as well as methods for diagnosing susceptibility to abuse of alcohol and other addiction-related diseases and disorders, for monitoring treatment and/or abuse (addictive behavior), and for determining which treatment should be used. | 05-10-2012 |
20120302592 | TOPIRAMATE PLUS NALTREXONE FOR THE TREATMENT OF ADDICTIVE DISORDERS - The present invention provides for the use of combinations of drugs to treat addictive disorders. | 11-29-2012 |
20130012559 | MOLECULAR GENETIC APPROACH TO TREATMENT AND DIAGNOSIS OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG DEPENDENCE - Compositions and methods are provided that are useful for diagnosing, treating, and monitoring alcohol dependence and disorders, susceptibility to alcohol dependence disorders, as well as drug related dependence and disorders. The methods include treating patients with an antagonist of the serotonin receptor 5-HT3 for such disorders, wherein the patient's serotonin transporter gene SLC6A4 is known to have particular genotypes. | 01-10-2013 |
20130096173 | MOLECULAR GENETIC APPROACH TO TREATMENT AND DIAGNOSIS OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG DEPENDENCE - The present invention provides compositions and methods useful for diagnosing, treating, and monitoring alcohol dependence and disorders and susceptibility to alcohol dependence disorders, as well as drug related dependence and disorders. | 04-18-2013 |
20140206734 | SEROTONIN TRANSPORTER GENE AND TREATMENT OF ALCOHOLISM - The gene responsible for encoding SERT has a functional polymorphism at the 5′-regulatory promoter region, which results in two forms, long (L) and short (S). The LL-genotype is hypothesized to play a key role in the early onset of alcohol use. The present invention discloses the differences in treatment and diagnosis based on the L or short genotypes as well as on a single nucleotide polymorphism of the SERT gene, the 3′ UTR SNP rs1042173. The present invention demonstrates the efficacy of using the drug ondansetron and similar drugs for treatment based on variations in the polymorphisms of the SERT gene as well as methods for diagnosing susceptibility to abuse of alcohol and other addiction-related diseases and disorders. | 07-24-2014 |
20140288139 | MOLECULAR GENETIC APPROACH TO TREATMENT AND DIAGNOSIS OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG DEPENDENCE - Compositions and methods are provided that are useful for diagnosing, treating, and monitoring alcohol dependence and disorders, susceptibility to alcohol dependence disorders, as well as drug related dependence and disorders. The methods include treating patients with an antagonist of the serotonin receptor 5-HT3 for such disorders, wherein the patient's serotonin transporter gene SLC6A4 is known to have particular genotypes. | 09-25-2014 |
Barry Johnson, Chincoteague, VA US
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20160083382 | COMPOUNDS FOR INHIBITING DRUG-RESISTANT STRAINS OF HIV-1 INTEGRASE - A method of inhibiting drug-resistant HIV-1 integrase in a subject comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, having a structure of: | 03-24-2016 |
Brad M. Johnson, Charlottesville, VA US
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20150088556 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING PROPERTY INSURANCE - Methods and systems for processing property insurance are provided. According to embodiments, an insurer can process an insurance application for a property by determining a property rating score that reflects a need to conduct a manual inspection of the property. The insurer can apply a set of business rules or metrics to additional property data to further refine the decision of whether to conduct a manual inspection of the property as well as the decision of whether to issue a property insurance policy for the property. By not requiring a manual inspection, both the insurer and the insured may realize reduced costs. | 03-26-2015 |
Brian Townsend Johnson, Leesburg, VA US
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20120029947 | METHOD FOR OFFERING A PROTECTION POLICY FOR A MOBILE DEVICE - One embodiment includes a method for offering an protection policy for a mobile device, the method comprising the steps of providing an application, conducting a test of the mobile device, calculating the risk of protecting the mobile device, and offering an protection policy. The application is configured to operate on the mobile device and to test at least one function of the mobile device. The test is conducted by the application and verifies at least one function of the mobile device through the application. The risk of protecting the mobile device is based upon at least one result of the test. The protection policy for the mobile device is based upon the calculated risk, has a cost, and is offered for purchase to a user of the mobile device an. | 02-02-2012 |
20140136245 | Method for Offering a Protection Policy for a Mobile Device - One embodiment includes a method for offering a protection policy for a mobile device, the method comprising the steps of providing an application, conducting a test of the mobile device, calculating the risk of protecting the mobile device, and offering an protection policy. The application is configured to operate on the mobile device and to test at least one function of the mobile device. The test is conducted by the application and verifies at least one function of the mobile device through the application. The risk of protecting the mobile device is based upon at least one result of the test. The protection policy for the mobile device is based upon the calculated risk, has a cost, and is offered for purchase to a user of the mobile device an. | 05-15-2014 |
Charles A. Johnson, Alexandria, VA US
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20110015396 | TUNABLE PHENYLACETYLENE HOSTS - Disclosed herein is a class of tunable phenylacetylene compounds as well as compositions and methods for their use as host compounds for ligand binding. In certain examples the hosts report binding events by exhibiting altered spectroscopic properties, such as different fluorescent emission spectra. | 01-20-2011 |
Charles W. Johnson, Bland, VA US
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20110273256 | MODULAR RING-SHAPED CORE - The disclosure relates to a ring-shaped core for a power transformer. The ring-shaped core extends about an imaginary center axis in the form of a closed toroidal structure and is constituted of a plurality of adjacent layers of sheet metal. The ring-shaped core, along the length of the toroidal structure, is constituted of at least three core section modules that can be connected to and detached from each other, the core section modules being interconnected by an overlap of individual sheet layers and/or sheet layer sections. The disclosure also relates to the arrangement of ring-shaped cores having winding modules. The latter can be arranged in a common connecting structure and every ring core having winding modules arranged therein can be separately introduced into the connecting structure and removed therefrom in a non-destructive manner. | 11-10-2011 |
20110273259 | DRY-TYPE TRANSFORMER - A dry-type transformer includes at least one high-voltage winding and one low-voltage winding. The windings are operatively connected to one another by an electromagnetic field, and each winding is constructed from winding conductors, wherein the high-voltage winding and the low-voltage winding have a defined distance from one another, and spacers are arranged between the windings and maintain the defined distance. | 11-10-2011 |
Charles W. Johnson, Wytheville, VA US
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20110063062 | DISC WOUND TRANSFORMER WITH IMPROVED COOLING - A method of manufacturing a transformer that includes forming a disc-wound coil using a plurality of pre-formed cooling ducts. Each cooling duct may be supported by a support pipe secured between walls of the cooling duct, or by a removable insert. First and second conductor layers are formed, each of which include plurality of disc windings arranged in an axial direction of the disc-wound coil. A spacer layer is formed between the first and second conductor layers to form a plurality of axially-extending passages. The cooling ducts are slid into the axially-extending passages so as to be disposed between the first and second conductor layers. | 03-17-2011 |
20120139678 | Non-Linear Transformer with Improved Construction and Method of Manufacturing the Same - A three-phase non-linear transformer and a method of constructing the same. The non-linear transformer includes a non-linear ferromagnetic core having a plurality of frames, each of which has a closed or substantially closed periphery. The frames are arranged to form at least three legs. A low voltage winding is formed around each leg and a high voltage winding is formed around each low voltage winding. Each high voltage winding includes a plurality of serially-connected disc windings. Each of the disc windings is formed of alternating concentric layers of a conductor strip and an insulation strip, wherein the conductor strip having a width to thickness ratio of greater than 10:1. A casing encapsulates each pair of high voltage and low voltage windings. The casing is formed using a mold at least partially formed by a winding device used to wind the high voltage and low voltage windings. | 06-07-2012 |
20120212312 | DRY-TYPE NETWORK TRANSFORMER - A dry-type network transformer has a core and coil windings insulated by a combustion-inhibiting gas. The combustion-inhibiting gas, core and coil windings are disposed within a hermetically-sealed enclosure. The combustion-inhibiting gas is air, an inert gas or a mixture of gases. The dry-type network transformer may be connected to a network protector. The network protector is further connected to a secondary network. The network protector prevents power from flowing from a secondary network to the primary side of the transformer. The dry-type network transformer is installed in a vault that is underground or at ground level. The dry-type network transformer may be suspended near the ceiling of the vault or installed at the base of the vault. | 08-23-2012 |
20120300358 | GROUNDING SWITCH - A grounding switch is comprised of a structural frame, at least one first contact, at least one second contact, at least one spacer, and a geared drive assembly. The opening and closing of the grounding switch is controlled by the geared drive assembly. The geared drive assembly is operable to rotate the at least one second contact around the axis of a connecting rod to move the at least one second contact into and out of contact with the at least one first contact. The closing of the grounding switch first and second contacts serve to connect a transformer or other electrical device to ground potential. | 11-29-2012 |
20130147589 | Fast Transient Mitigator Circuit Integrated Within A Vacuum Cast Transformer - A transformer ( | 06-13-2013 |
20130307659 | TRANSFORMER HAVING A CORE FRAME WITH INTERLOCKING MEMBERS - A distribution transformer having a slot-and-tab core frame assembly. The core frame ( | 11-21-2013 |
Cherne W. Johnson, Richmond, VA US
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20140123986 | Tobacco Compositions - The invention features tobacco compositions and methods of their use and manufacture. Compositions of the invention may be based on a variety of technologies. Technologies include films, tabs, shaped parts, gels, consumable units, insoluble matrices, and hollow shapes. In addition to tobacco, compositions may also contain flavors, colors, and other additives as described herein. Compositions may also be orally disintegrable. Exemplary compositions and methods of their manufacture are described herein. | 05-08-2014 |
Christopher Johnson, Vienna, VA US
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20090171726 | ENTERPRISE PROPOSAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A system and method for managing an enterprise is provided. The system and method may be based on a layered architecture including a data center that may store all documents and data abstractions for an enterprise. One or more services may interact with an enterprise resource planning system and/or a customer relationship manager to facilitate interaction with the documents and data abstractions. A client access point of the system may include a graphical user interface that includes one or more enterprise management functions for managing the enterprise documents and/or data abstractions. The enterprise management functions may include a user proposal manager, an enterprise proposal manager, a proposal library, a content health manager, an archive library, a bid center, a contracts manager, a resume manager, a debriefing center and/or a projects manager. The enterprise management functions man re-engineer business processes and enable users to manage all aspects of an enterprise using a single unified interface. | 07-02-2009 |
20110246254 | ENTERPRISE PROPOSAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A system and method for managing an enterprise is provided. The system and method may be based on a layered architecture including a data center that may store all documents and data abstractions for an enterprise. One or more services may interact with an enterprise resource planning system and/or a customer relationship manager to facilitate interaction with the documents and data abstractions. A client access point of the system may include a graphical user interface that includes one or more enterprise management functions for managing the enterprise documents and/or data abstractions. The enterprise management functions may include a user proposal manager, an enterprise proposal manager, a proposal library, a content health manager, an archive library, a bid center, a contracts manager, a resume manager, a debriefing center, and/or a projects manager. The enterprise management functions may re-engineer business processes and enable users to manage all aspects of an enterprise using a single unified interface. | 10-06-2011 |
Christopher M. Johnson, Glen Allen, VA US
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20110115176 | SHOPPING CART INFANT SEAT - An infant seat mounted on a shopping cart permits an infant to be carried while avoiding interference with a nesting function of the shopping cart. The infant seat includes a mounting plate that can be fastened to the shopping cart at a gate that can pivot about an axis to permit the infant seat to pivot with the gate during shopping cart nesting. The infant seat can be mounted to the shopping cart at a desired mounting angle with the optional use of wedges that have particular angles of inclination. The combination of wedges can be used to produce a desired mounting angle for different types of shopping carts to which the infant seat is fastened. Mounting angle indicia can be provided on the infant seat to help determine a proper or desired mounting angle for the infant seat. A gauge to determine a proper or desired mounting angle can be used with the indicia to obtain the desired mounting angle. The infant seat is weather resistant and provides a robust support for temporarily transporting an infant on a shopping cart. | 05-19-2011 |
20120286485 | CART FOR LARGE AREA OBJECTS - A cart for transporting large area objects provides a region that can support objects that have a large height and width relative to depth dimension, while accommodating more conventionally sized and shaped objects, such as might be found in a retail environment. A central leg divides the payload area of the cart into a large area object carrying portion and a region that is larger in dimension than the large area object region. The central leg is set back from a front edge of the cart, and includes a slanted upper portion to avoid interference with components of other like carts to permit the like carts to be nested. The cart permits relatively large area objects to be transported with relative ease, in addition to conventionally sized and shaped objects. | 11-15-2012 |
20130084556 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SIMULATING GOODS IN BULK - A retail display provides a simulation of stacked, palletized goods. The display simulates stacked bulk goods in bulk with a fabric cover draped on a tubular frame, where graphics and/or designs are applied to the fabric cover to simulate images of goods or stacks of goods. The fabric cover can be secured to the frame, both of which can be secured separately or together to a pallet as a support. The fabric cover and frame can be implemented in various shapes and sizes to accommodate different pallet sizes while simulating stacked bulk goods. The display eliminates the risks involved in providing actual bulk goods in palletized form for marketing and promotion purposes. The fabric cover is provided with various features, such as wind slits or rain holes to permit the display to withstand various environmental conditions. | 04-04-2013 |
20130292979 | INFANT CARRIER HOLDER - An infant carrier holder has a floor with a ramp and sidewalls and is mounted to a shopping cart. The ramp and sidewalls can contribute to stably supporting an infant carrier. The holder serves as a mechanical interface between an infant carrier, which can be received in the holder, and the shopping cart. The holder can be concavely shaped to assist in shopping cart nesting in addition to supporting a received infant carrier at a desired angle. The holder can be adjustably mounted to a gate or a basket of the shopping cart and may/may not interfere with nesting operations. The holder permits an infant carrier to be supported on a shopping cart without using a significant amount of shopping cart space or interfering with nesting operations. | 11-07-2013 |
20140319889 | INFANT CARRIER HOLDER - An infant carrier holder has a floor with a ramp and sidewalls and is mounted to a shopping cart. The ramp and sidewalls can contribute to stably supporting an infant carrier. The holder serves as a mechanical interface between an infant carrier, which can be received in the holder, and the shopping cart. The holder can be concavely shaped to assist in shopping cart nesting in addition to supporting a received infant carrier at a desired angle. The holder can be adjustably mounted to a gate or a basket of the shopping cart and may/may not interfere with nesting operations. The holder permits an infant carrier to be supported on a shopping cart without using a significant amount of shopping cart space or interfering with nesting operations. | 10-30-2014 |
Christopher S. Johnson, Richmond, VA US
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20150178451 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HOSPITAL PERFORMANCE MEASURES - A system and method for analyzing performance of a health care facility is provided. The system and method includes accessing performance data for a plurality of performance parameters for the health care facility. The system and method also includes calculating a performance value for each performance parameter of the plurality of performance parameters. The system and method further includes calculating an overall performance value for the healthcare facility based on all of the performance values for the plurality of performance parameters. The system and method still further includes providing an indication of the overall performance value. | 06-25-2015 |
Christopher Scot Johnson, Great Falls, VA US
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20130124243 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING DOCUMENTS TO MANAGE A PROPOSAL LIFECYCLE - The system and method described herein may integrate an enterprise proposal management system with various enterprise systems, applications, data sources, and other resources to provide a comprehensive solution to manage and coordinate a proposal lifecycle and data associated therewith. In particular, the system and method described herein may integrate and use business information stored in various data sources to execute repeatable and effective strategies to manage business development and proposal efforts, reduce the time that proposal authors spend to search, retrieve, and use content from past proposals to create proposals likely to win new business, coordinate collaboration across organizational teams involved in managing proposal, reliably track capture and proposal pipelines, and preserve documents, data, and other information relevant to the proposal lifecycle, thereby providing real business value in day-to-day proposal management operations. | 05-16-2013 |
20130124244 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING A PROPOSAL LIFECYCLE - The system and method described herein may integrate an enterprise proposal management system with various enterprise systems, applications, data sources, and other resources to provide a comprehensive solution to manage and coordinate a proposal lifecycle and data associated therewith. In particular, the system and method described herein may integrate and use business information stored in various data sources to execute repeatable and effective strategies to manage business development and proposal efforts, reduce the time that proposal authors spend to search, retrieve, and use content from past proposals to create proposals likely to win new business, coordinate collaboration across organizational teams involved in managing proposal, reliably track capture and proposal pipelines, and preserve documents, data, and other information relevant to the proposal lifecycle, thereby providing real business value in day-to-day proposal management operations. | 05-16-2013 |
Cornelius Johnson, Petersburg, VA US
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20110224989 | Methods and Systems for Word Tone Implementation - Word Tone uses one or more recordings of recognizable scriptures and sets it to an appropriate custom beat or rhythm which enhances the enjoyment of the recorded verse. Further exemplary embodiments enable the user to set up a plurality of profiles for one or more callers such that the electronic device selectively presenting one of a plurality of word tones for an associated incoming call. For example, missionaries who are not allowed to carry Bibles or other documents in foreign countries, may set up the incoming calls to play rings tones sequentially organized by book of the bible and scripture (e.g., John 3:16, then John 3:17, and so on) or selectively by sermon from different books and scriptures on a themed topic associated by the user. Moreover, the scope of the present invention is not to be limited to specific verse or scripture, but is instead intended to encompass any spoken religious verse(s), inspirational quotes, messages, sermons, or spoken sentiments recorded and set to a beat, as embodied in the present invention. | 09-15-2011 |
Dale R. Johnson, Chesapeake, VA US
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20150040215 | REMOTE CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY WORKSPACE - A secure activity workspace including a monitoring device connected to a power source and a managed router and a monitoring router connected to a communication channel, and the managed router and a power source wherein the monitoring device controls the managed router. | 02-05-2015 |
Dana Johnson, Oak Hill, VA US
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20100073200 | System and Method for Asset Tracking and Monitoring Using Antenna Diversity - A system and method for asset tracking and monitoring using antenna diversity. Antenna diversity ensures that the mobile terminal maintains good visibility of a satellite throughout the transport route. In one example, a first antenna is mounted on a first side of an asset transporter (e.g., flatbed trailer) and a second antenna is mounted on a second side of the asset transporter. A selector/combiner in the mobile terminal enables multiple antennas to be leveraged in the satellite communication process. | 03-25-2010 |
Donald B. Johnson, Manassas, VA US
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20090077384 | Accelerated signature verification on an elliptic curve - A public key encryption system exchanges information between a pair of correspondents. The recipient performs computations on the received data to recover the transmitted data or verify the identity of the sender. The data transferred includes supplementary information that relates to intermediate steps in the computations performed by the recipient. | 03-19-2009 |
20090319790 | MASKED DIGITAL SIGNATURES - The present invention relates to digital signature operations using public key schemes in a secure communications system and in particular for use with processors having limited computing power such as ‘smart cards’. This invention describes a method for creating and authenticating a digital signature comprising the steps of selecting a first session parameter k and generating a first short term public key derived from the session parameter k, computing a first signature component r derived from a first mathematical function using the short term public key, selecting a second session parameter t and computing a second signature component s derived from a second mathematical function using the second session parameter t and without using an inverse operation, computing a third signature component using the first and second session parameters and sending the signature components (s, r, c) as a masked digital signature to a receiver computer system. In the receiver computer system computing a recovered second signature component s′ by combining a third signature component with the second signature component to derive signature components (s′, r) as an unmasked digital signature. Verifying these signature components as in a usual ElGamal or ECDSA type signature verification. | 12-24-2009 |
20100014663 | Strengthened public key protocol - A method of determining the integrity of a message exchanged between a pair of correspondents. The message is secured by embodying the message in a function of a public key derived from a private key selected by one of the correspondents. The method comprises first obtaining the public key. The public key is then subjected to at least one mathematical test to determine whether the public key satisfies predefined mathematical characteristics. Messages utilizing the public key are accepted if the public key satisfies the predefined mathematical characteristics. | 01-21-2010 |
20100284540 | RESILIENT CRYPTOGRAPHIC SCHEME - A system and method are provided for enabling a symmetric key to be derived, the method comprising: obtaining a plurality of key parts, wherein the plurality of key parts when combined equal the symmetric key; encrypting a first of the key parts using a first cryptographic algorithm to generate a first encrypted value; encrypting one or more remaining key parts of the plurality of key parts using respective cryptographic algorithms to generate one or more additional encrypted values, wherein each key part encrypted is encrypted using a different cryptographic algorithm; and providing the first encrypted value and the one or more additional encrypted values to an other entity to enable the other entity to derive the symmetric key. | 11-11-2010 |
20110231664 | ACCELERATED SIGNATURE VERIFICATION ON AN ELLIPTIC CURVE - A public key encryption system exchanges information between a pair of correspondents. The recipient performs computations on the received data to recover the transmitted data or verify the identity of the sender. The data transferred includes supplementary information that relates to intermediate steps in the computations performed by the recipient. | 09-22-2011 |
20110258455 | MASKED DIGITAL SIGNATURES - The present invention relates to digital signature operations using public key schemes in a secure communications system and in particular for use with processors having limited computing power such as ‘smart cards’. This invention describes a method for creating and authenticating a digital signature comprising the steps of selecting a first session parameter k and generating a first short term public key derived from the session parameter k, computing a first signature component r derived from a first mathematical function using the short term public key, selecting a second session parameter t and computing a second signature component s derived from a second mathematical function using the second session parameter t and without using an inverse operation, computing a third signature component using the first and second session parameters and sending the signature components (s, r, c) as a masked digital signature to a receiver computer system. In the receiver computer system computing a recovered second signature component s′ by combining a third signature component with the second signature component to derive signature components (s′, r) as an unmasked digital signature. Verifying these signature components as in a usual EIGamal or ECDSA type signature verification. | 10-20-2011 |
20120014523 | Key Validation Scheme - A system and method for validating digital information transmitted by one correspondent to another in a data communication system. The method comprising the steps of generating a public key in accordance with a predetermined, generating a public key in accordance with a predetermined cryptographic scheme having predetermined arithmetic properties and system parameters. The verifying said public key conforms to said arithmetic properties of said scheme, transmitting said verified public key to a recipient. | 01-19-2012 |
20120257758 | STRENGTHENED PUBLIC KEY PROTOCOL - A method of determining the integrity of a message exchanged between a pair of correspondents. The message is secured by embodying the message in a function of a public key derived from a private key selected by one of the correspondents. The method comprises first obtaining the public key. The public key is then subjected to at least one mathematical test to determine whether the public key satisfies predefined mathematical characteristics. Messages utilizing the public key are accepted if the public key satisfies the predefined mathematical characteristics. | 10-11-2012 |
20120281826 | RESILIENT CRYPTOGRAPHIC SCHEME - A system and method are provided for enabling a symmetric key to be derived, the method comprising: obtaining a plurality of key parts, wherein the plurality of key parts when combined equal the symmetric key; encrypting a first of the key parts using a first cryptographic algorithm to generate a first encrypted value; encrypting one or more remaining key parts of the plurality of key parts using respective cryptographic algorithms to generate one or more additional encrypted values, wherein each key part encrypted is encrypted using a different cryptographic algorithm; and providing the first encrypted value and the one or more additional encrypted values to an other entity to enable the other entity to derive the symmetric key. | 11-08-2012 |
20120290836 | ACCELERATED SIGNATURE VERIFICATION ON AN ELLIPTIC CURVE - A public key encryption system exchanges information between a pair of correspondents. The recipient performs computations on the received data to recover the transmitted data or verify the identity of the sender. The data transferred includes supplementary information that relates to intermediate steps in the computations performed by the recipient. | 11-15-2012 |
20130019099 | Strengthened Public Key Protocol - A method of determining the integrity of a message exchanged between a pair of correspondents. The message is secured by embodying the message in a function of a public key derived from a private key selected by one of the correspondents. The method comprises first obtaining the public key. The public key is then subjected to at least one mathematical test to determine whether the public key satisfies predefined mathematical characteristics. Messages utilizing the public key are accepted if the public key satisfies the predefined mathematical characteristics. | 01-17-2013 |
20130145168 | MASKED DIGITAL SIGNATURES - A method for creating and authenticating a digital signature is provided, including selecting a first session parameter k and generating a first short term public key derived from the session parameter k, computing a first signature component r derived from a first mathematical function using the short term public key, selecting a second session parameter t and computing a second signature component s derived from a second mathematical function using the second session parameter t and without using an inverse operation, computing a third signature component using the first and second session parameters and sending the signature components (s, r, c) as a masked digital signature to a receiver computer system. In the receiver computer system, a recovered second signature component s′ is computed by combining a third signature component with the second signature component to derive signature components (s′, r) as an unmasked digital signature. | 06-06-2013 |
20140281538 | ACCELERATED SIGNATURE VERIFICATION ON AN ELLIPTIC CURVE - A public key encryption system exchanges information between a pair of correspondents. The recipient performs computations on the received data to recover the transmitted data or verify the identity of the sender. The data transferred includes supplementary information that relates to intermediate steps in the computations performed by the recipient. | 09-18-2014 |
20140344576 | KEY VALIDATION SCHEME - A system and method for validating digital information transmitted by one correspondent to another in a data communication system. The method comprising the steps of generating a public key in accordance with a predetermined, generating a public key in accordance with a predetermined cryptographic scheme having predetermined arithmetic properties and system parameters. The verifying said public key conforms to said arithmetic properties of said scheme, transmitting said verified public key to a recipient. | 11-20-2014 |
Edward M. Johnson, Norfolk, VA US
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20160052979 | FAMILY OF SYNTHETIC POLYNUCLEOTIDE-BINDING PEPTIDES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides novel synthetic peptides (including the TZIP peptide) as oncogenic and genetic modulators, including genetics of viruses, as well as methods of making and using the same. These peptides are useful for inhibiting the proliferation of cancer cells characterized as having amplified c-MYC genes. The invention provides methods for the therapeutic uses of the peptides in the treatment of various cancers including small cell lung carcinoma, prostate cancer, lymphoma, brain tumors, colon cancer, bladder cancer, AML, malignant melanoma, mesothelioma, and cancers of head and neck. The peptides are also useful in the treatment of and prevention of transmission of HIV and treatment of expanded nucleotide repeat diseases, including certain currently untreatable and debilitating diseases. | 02-25-2016 |
Eric Bryant Johnson, Midlothian, VA US
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20090085295 | Card game - The game is played with up to six or 7 players but the amount can be changed based on the number of decks used. The cards are dealt to the players face up. A player wins when the dealt card matches or suits the previous card the player received. Bets are paid according to a pay-out table and a player may win a wager from having both a pair and two cards of one suit. | 04-02-2009 |
20090230626 | Card game - A card game played with two pinocle decks. All of the cards are dealt face up and a player can win by matching or suiting the previous card that has been received. Bets are paid according to a payout table. Additionally, the player has the option of placing a single bet as well as an ante or a grand slam bonus bet by placing multiple bets before the game commences. The player is also given the option of winning by obtaining a poker-type hand. | 09-17-2009 |
Ezra Johnson, Fredericksburg, VA US
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20110136376 | MODULAR LIMB SEGMENT CONNECTOR - A joint assembly for releasably securing a first and a second segment of an associated modular limb is provided. The joint assembly includes a male connector including a base and a load bearing blade secured to the base of the male connector protruding therefrom. The male connector is adapted to be secured to one of the first and second segments of the associated modular limb. A female connector is provided and includes a base and a load bearing socket secured to the base of the female connector. The socket is configured to selectively receive the blade of the male connector. The female connector is adapted to be secured to the other of the first and second segments of the associated modular limb. A locking member selectively retains the blade of the male connector in the socket of the female connector. The male connector, the female connector, and the locking member cooperate to form a resilient and selectively releasable modular limb joint. | 06-09-2011 |
20120286629 | MODULAR ROTATIONAL ELECTRIC ACTUATOR - A modular rotational electric actuator includes an output housing and internal drive components that include integrated control electronics, a torque sensor, and a portion of a joint assembly. The joint assembly includes a joint connector coupled to the internal drive components, including integrated control electronics, e.g., by a resilient member. The resilient member elastically couples the joint connector to a portion of the output housing, the joint connector including a portion that extends outward therefrom. | 11-15-2012 |
20130059467 | MODULAR LIMB SEGMENT CONNECTOR - A joint assembly for releasably securing a first and a second segment of an associated modular limb is provided. The joint assembly includes a male connector including a base and a load bearing blade secured to the base of the male connector protruding therefrom. The male connector is adapted to be secured to one of the first and second segments of the associated modular limb. A female connector is provided and includes a base and a load bearing socket secured to the base of the female connector. The socket is configured to selectively receive the blade of the male connector. The female connector is adapted to be secured to the other of the first and second segments of the associated modular limb. A locking member selectively retains the blade of the male connector in the socket of the female connector. The male connector, the female connector, and the locking member cooperate to form a resilient and selectively releasable modular limb joint. | 03-07-2013 |
Farrel D. Johnson, Stephens City, VA US
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20150160961 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE REMOTE MANAGEMENT OF VIRTUAL NETWORK APPLIANCES - An approach for remotely managing virtual network appliances (VNAs) includes establishing a management virtual circuit (VC) to a hypervisor running on a server at a customer premise, remotely deploying one or more VNAs to the hypervisor, and remotely managing the hypervisor and the one or more VNAs via the management VC. | 06-11-2015 |
Garrett T. Johnson, Virginia Beach, VA US
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20090038067 | Wave generating system - An improved device for discharging water that is capable of efficiently generating an effective wave-like motion within a body of water. Wave generation devices based on water filled elongated tubular chambers having a substantially closed rear end and a substantially open front end and using compressed air to discharge water, such as the wave cannon, may experience operational inefficiencies from variations in quantities of compressed air. Reducing the quantity of compressed gas may result in ineffective waves and damage to the elongated tube as internal low pressure conditions collapse. A source of make-up fluid configured to mitigate internal low pressure conditions can enable effective wave generation with reduced quantities of compressed air. | 02-12-2009 |
20090217451 | Generated wave propulsion water feature - An alternative propulsion or motive force for the riders of water features based on generated waves. A wave generator may be used to propel individuals or vessels within a chute for recreation or transportation. In one form, a pool or container having a body of water is configured to support an artificial wave generator which uses compressed gas to discharge water and generate a wave-like motion within a body of water. A source of make-up fluid is configured to mitigate internal low pressure conditions caused by the water discharge to enable effective wave generation with reduced quantities of compressed air. Portions of the waves generated in a pool may be captured in a variety of ways by chutes for stand-alone rides or for portions of chutes in water slides. | 09-03-2009 |
20100088814 | Wave pool reef design - Disclosed is a wave pool for creating multiple surf-able waves when a wave generating device forces water into a first end of the wave pool. The wave pool includes a first deep area adjacent the end of the wave pool having the wave generating device. It is followed by a first artificial reef that creates a first shallow area that causes a swell created by the wave generating device to become a first surf-able wave. This is followed by a second deep area that causes the first surf-able wave to revert to a swell. A second artificial reef creates a second shallow area causing the swell to become a second surf-able wave. A basin and swash area follows the second artificial reef for dissipating the remaining energy of the second surf-able wave. Deep channels parallel to the pool sides substantially extending the length of the pool. An optional set of edge shallows can extend substantially the length of the wave pool to create a surf-able curling wave along each side of the wave pool. | 04-15-2010 |
Garrett Tyler Johnson, Virginia Beach, VA US
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20100011497 | Water feature for wave pools - The present invention relates to wave pools and diversion channels that capture high kinetic energy portions of a wave generated within the wave pool, and redirects the captured wave portions to the vicinity of wave formation, preferably timed so as reinforce a subsequently generated wave. The high kinetic energy within the diversion channel creates an additional feature in the form of an action river for riders of a wave pool to enjoy. At the same time, capturing of portions of the wave reduces the backwash of the wave and stabilizes the level of water within the wave pool, especially for embodiments with wave generators and pools capable of high volume waves. Riders may enter the diversion channel and ride from the distal, beach end of the wave pool to the proximal, wave generating end. | 01-21-2010 |
Gary L. Johnson, Cape Charles, VA US
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20100276926 | System And Method Of Assembly Of CPVC Fire Sprinkler System Employing Mechanical Couplings And Supports - Fire sprinkler system comprising a network of CPVC pipe lengths in which at least some of the pipe lengths are interconnected with mechanical devices having resilient sealing members that are chemically compatible with the CPVC composition. Repairs and system modifications can be made without the use of solvent cement. In-line joints are formed with a coupling device including a pair of arcuate coupling segments having a first end, a second end, and an interior concave surface extending between the first end and the second end. A longitudinal channel extends along the concave surface. At least one mechanical fastener is operative to detachably connect the pair of coupling segments. A resilient annular seal is located within the longitudinal channel of each segment. A branching device connects a branch pipe to a main pipe through an orifice in the main pipe utilizing a saddle-like sealing member. The pipe assemblies are able to pass UL testing protocols for wet fire sprinkler systems. | 11-04-2010 |
Gregg Johnson, Fairfax, VA US
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20100246329 | COMPACT LASER SENSORS AND MONITORING SYSTEMS INCLUDING SUCH SENSORS - Improved laser sensors ( | 09-30-2010 |
James H. Johnson, Luray, VA US
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20100001116 | DISPENSER FOR COILED MATERIALS - The dispenser for coiled materials ( | 01-07-2010 |
James Howard Johnson, Spotsylvania, VA US
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20110153058 | MULTIMEDIA STORAGE DEVICE - A method, system and apparatus for housing data storage devices. The method, system and apparatus can include an enclosure for receiving, sorting, storing and retrieving data storage devices. Additionally, the method, system and apparatus can include an interface and display that allow for the manipulation of data storage devices. | 06-23-2011 |
Jay Johnson, Arlington, VA US
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20150242199 | Deployment Optimization for Activation of Scaled Applications in a Multi-Tenant Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) System - A mechanism for optimization of deployment of applications for activation in a multi-tenant Platform-as-Service (PaaS) system is disclosed. A method of the disclosure includes receiving, by a processing device, a request for deployment of an application source code on a node. The node is provided by the PaaS system. The method also includes implementing, by the processing device, a build, prepare and distribute functionality to convert the application source code into a build result prepared for distribution as a deployment artifact code. The method further includes implementing, by the processing device, a deployment functionality to activate the deployment artifact for the deployment in the node by not incurring downtime. | 08-27-2015 |
Jayne F. Johnson, Mclean, VA US
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20140013354 | PROCESS FOR PROVIDING TARGETED USER CONTENT BLENDED WITH A MEDIA STREAM - In accordance with one implementation, a computer-implemented method is provided for inserting spot content into a media stream. The method includes receiving, at a client system, a media stream that includes one or more media content units and at least one spot marker. The at least one spot marker designates a spot location for inserting one or more spot content units and includes a category of a media content unit. The method further includes detecting the at least one spot marker in the received stream, and selecting at least one spot content unit based on the category of the media content unit. In response to the detection, the selected at least one spot content unit is inserted into the stream at the spot location, thereby generating a stream including the one or more media content units and the selected spot content unit. | 01-09-2014 |
20150208126 | PROCESS FOR PROVIDING TARGETED USER CONTENT BLENDED WITH A MEDIA STREAM - A network system provides delivery of customized target content, such as advertising, to individual users. There is transmission of a common spot content stream to a large group of the users. Each home client user communicates through a telecommunications network, such as the Internet, for connection to a portal to receive continuing media, such as streaming audio or video. The user installs receiver software at his home client processor for receiving both the streaming media and a content stream. The media stream includes spot markers placed at appropriate locations in the media stream by the publisher to designate locations for insertion of spot content and optionally to identify specific characteristics of the media stream. The content stream includes content units, such as audio advertising, together with spot content frames, which include parameters having values designated by the spot content provider to be the target audience. A profile is produced at the home client having parameters with values associated with the home client user, such as geographic and demographic information. The receiver software at the home client matches the spot content frame for each spot content to the profile of the user to select those spot content units which have a match. These selected spot content units are stored at the home user and are blended into the media stream at the locations of the spot markers to produce an information data stream for the user that is customized for that user. A spot auditor at the home client measures the type and quantity of play back of the spot content received by the home user and this is reported to the spot content provider for measurement of the effectiveness in the distribution of the spot content. | 07-23-2015 |
Jeffrey R. Johnson, Herndon, VA US
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20120078833 | BUSINESS RULES FOR RECOMMENDING ADDITIONAL CAMERA PLACEMENT - Business rules may be defined for camera placement in a video surveillance system, such as a system monitoring an airport. The business rules may be logical rules having an if-then format. For example, the if portion of the business rule may include a category, a surveillance area, and a business case for a proposed location. The then portion of the business rule may specify a recommendation to install an additional security camera in the video surveillance system at the proposed location. The recommendation may be calculated using a spreadsheet. The business rules provide justification for recommending a new camera placement and provide sound reasoning to assist in decision making when considering new camera locations in a video surveillance system. | 03-29-2012 |
John F. Johnson, Chesapeake, VA US
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20090020057 | Auxiliary lift attachment for a boat lift and method of using same - An attachment for use with a boat lift that both lifts the watercraft out of the water and allows horizontal movement of the watercraft to a position over a dock. The apparatus provides a vertical extension to the central mast of the lift apparatus. A horizontal arm attached to the distal end of the vertical extension provides an attachment point for a cable, which may be connected to the watercraft while still afloat. Raising the mast raises the suspended watercraft above the water while a cradle assembly upon which the hull of the watercraft normally rests is disposed a predetermined distance below the hull. Once the hull is raised above the dock, the vertical mast rotates to position the watercraft over the dock. The cradle is positioned underneath the dock. The watercraft may be lowered onto the dock with no intermediate structure between the hull and the dock surface. | 01-22-2009 |
20090039615 | Adapter for a quick-connect tractor hitch - An adapter to facilitate attaching non-standard implements to a tractor equipped with a proprietary quick-connect hitch system. An elongated horizontal member, equipped with cylindrical end regions adapted for securing in hook regions of a quick-connect hitch system, carries a ball hitch or other similar universal hitch attachment mechanism. The novel adapter, therefore, allows attachment of implements having a ball hitch, a universal pin type hitch or other non-standard attachment mechanism to tractors equipped with quick-connect hitch systems. The novel adapter is rotatable around its major axis to allow two diverse hitches to be accommodated. For example, a ball-type hitch as well as another type connection my be selected by rotating the adapter 180° around its major axis. | 02-12-2009 |
John L. Johnson, Blacksburg, VA US
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20090221492 | EXPRESSION OF ACTIVE HUMAN FACTOR IX IN MAMMARY TISSUE OF TRANSGENIC ANIMALS - Recombinant Factor IX characterized by a high percentage of active protein can be obtained in the milk of transgenic animals that incorporate chimeric DNA molecules according to the present invention. Transgenic animals of the present invention are produced by introducing into developing embryos DNA that encodes Factor IX, such that the foreign DNA is stably incorporated in the DNA of germ line cells of the mature animal. Particularly efficient expression was accomplished using a chimeric construct comprising a mammary gland specific promoter, Factor IX cDNA that lacked the complete or any portion of the 5′-untranslated and 3′-untranslated region, which is substituted with a 5-′ and 3′-end of the mouse whey acidic protein gene. In vitro cell cultures of cells explanted from the transgenic mammal of the invention and methods of producing Factor IX from such said culture and methods of treating hemophilia B are also described. | 09-03-2009 |
Katherine S.h. Johnson, Leesburg, VA US
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20140361919 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTION FREE TARGET DETECTION IN A DEPENDENT NON-GAUSSIAN BACKGROUND - A method for target detection includes: receiving input data via an input signal; generating a histogram from the received data by a processor; rank-ordering the received data based on power or amplitude of the received input signal; comparing the ranked data received in a current time period to the ranked data received in a previous time period to calculate a Bivariate Conditional Exceedance function (BCEF); utilizing the calculated BCEF to estimate a Gumbel Copula parameter; accumulating a log-likelihood statistic from the estimated Gumbel Copula parameter and the generated histogram; comparing the log-likelihood statistic with a threshold value; and determining a detection of the target, when the log-likelihood statistic is below the threshold value. | 12-11-2014 |
Keira Kaitlyn Johnson, Clifton, VA US
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20130169863 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AN EMBEDDED APPLIANCE - In some embodiments, an apparatus comprises a media module and a modification module included in an embedded appliance. The media module is configured to receive a first media signal associated with a first input port of the embedded appliance and a second media signal associated with a second input port of the embedded appliance. The media module is configured to identify a first set of media signal parameters based on the first media signal. The modification module is configured to receive a modification instruction associated with a session format having a second set of media signal parameters different from the first set of media signal parameters. The modification module is configured to modify the first media signal based on the first set of media signal parameters and the modification instruction to produce a first modified media signal in the session format and having the second set of media signal parameters. | 07-04-2013 |
20160037214 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AN EMBEDDED APPLIANCE - In some embodiments, an apparatus comprises a media module and a modification module included in an embedded appliance. The media module is configured to receive a first media signal associated with a first input port of the embedded appliance and a second media signal associated with a second input port of the embedded appliance. The media module is configured to identify a first set of media signal parameters based on the first media signal. The modification module is configured to receive a modification instruction associated with a session format having a second set of media signal parameters different from the first set of media signal parameters. The modification module is configured to modify the first media signal based on the first set of media signal parameters and the modification instruction to produce a first modified media signal in the session format and having the second set of media signal parameters. | 02-04-2016 |
Kevin J. Johnson, Alexandria, VA US
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20100076920 | Data Fusion Framework for Wide-Area Assessment of Buried Unexploded Ordnance - A data fusion framework is provided for wide-area assessments of unexploded ordnance. One or more wide-area survey data sources representing assessments of geographic sites that may contain unexploded ordnance (UXO) can be analyzed by a data source module as part of the data fusion framework. The data sources can include a geographic registration and a degree of belief and the data source module can register the data sources to a common map grid. A feature layer module can extract a plurality of feature layers from the wide-area survey data sources. A feature map module can generate a plurality of feature maps for each of the plurality of feature layers based on the degree of belief. Finally, a data fusion module can combine the plurality of feature maps and generate a plurality of output maps. This output maps can then be used by UXO site managers to support decisions regarding remediation efforts. | 03-25-2010 |
20160091467 | Prediction of Fuel Properties - A system is described that includes a known fuels database of data from gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analyses of a library of fuels with known fuel properties for a multiple known fuel samples. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry equipment can acquire gas chromatography-mass spectrometry data for an unknown fuel sample. A metaspectrum module can accept and transform the gas chromatography-mass spectrometry data collected by the gas chromatography-mass spectrometry equipment for the unknown fuel sample into a single metaspectrum for the unknown fuel sample, wherein the metaspectrum is a quantitative representation of every compound detected in the unknown fuel sample. A correlation module can correlate the metaspectrum for the unknown fuel sample to a plurality of fuel properties of known fuel samples using a regression model to predict fuel properties for the unknown fuel sample. A reporting module can report the fuel properties for the unknown fuel sample to a user. | 03-31-2016 |
Kim Johnson, Ashburn, VA US
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20130090218 | Exercise Apparatus and Method - An exercise apparatus and method allows a user to perform exercises while seated or otherwise supported. Such exercises can assist in avoiding DVT and help those who otherwise might have difficulty exercising due to various conditions. The apparatus requires a base element formed of substantially flat sheet material dimensioned to accommodate a portion of a user's foot, and a leash element attached to a periphery of the base element and dimensioned for retention of the base element. The sheet material reduces friction between a user's foot and the exercise surface to allow a user to exercise their lower extremities via a sliding motion. The leash element allows the base element to be deployed to a floor or other surface for use, and then retrieved without requiring the user to bend over. The leash element is preferably formed of elastic to allow resistive forces to be applied to the base element. | 04-11-2013 |
Laurie L. Johnson, Potomac Falls, VA US
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20100185712 | Behavior Mapped Influence Analysis Tool - An analysis tool guides the selection of an external agent who will interact with a selected organizational actor. The analysis tool helps to minimize mismatches in personality and behavior between the external agents and actors in the business. As a result, there are fewer misunderstandings about project scope and requirements, there is better communication between individuals, and valuable deals are more frequently closed. | 07-22-2010 |
20100223109 | BEHAVIOR MAPPED INFLUENCE ANALYSIS TOOL WITH COACHING - An analysis tool guides the selection of an external agent who will interact with a selected organizational actor. The analysis tool helps to minimize mismatches in personality and behavior between the external agents and actors in the business. The analysis tool also coaches deal external agents on how to successfully interact with the selected organizational actor. As a result, there are fewer misunderstandings about project scope and requirements, there is better communication between individuals, and valuable deals are more frequently closed. | 09-02-2010 |
Martin Johnson, Chester, VA US
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20150368132 | WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present invention relates to improved wastewater treatment systems and methods. In one embodiment, the present invention utilizes microbial consortia and the final effluent of the treated wastewater is remarkably clean, and has low levels of hazardous chemicals, unwanted nutrient values and/or total solids. Advantageously, the wastewater treatment system and method of the present invention reduces the use of chemical compounds in the treatment process. Further, valuable biomasses can be produced from the wastewater using the treatment process of the present invention. | 12-24-2015 |
20160039693 | IMPROVED WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present invention relates to improved wastewater treatment systems and methods. In one embodiment, the present invention utilizes biologics and the final effluent of the treated wastewater is remarkably clean, and has low levels of hazardous chemicals, unwanted nutrient values and/or total solids. Advantageously, the wastewater treatment system and method of the present invention reduces the use of chemical compounds in the treatment process. Further, valuable biomasses can be produced or metals recovered from the wastewater using the treatment process of the present invention. | 02-11-2016 |
Mary Ann H. Johnson, Blacksburg, VA US
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20090221492 | EXPRESSION OF ACTIVE HUMAN FACTOR IX IN MAMMARY TISSUE OF TRANSGENIC ANIMALS - Recombinant Factor IX characterized by a high percentage of active protein can be obtained in the milk of transgenic animals that incorporate chimeric DNA molecules according to the present invention. Transgenic animals of the present invention are produced by introducing into developing embryos DNA that encodes Factor IX, such that the foreign DNA is stably incorporated in the DNA of germ line cells of the mature animal. Particularly efficient expression was accomplished using a chimeric construct comprising a mammary gland specific promoter, Factor IX cDNA that lacked the complete or any portion of the 5′-untranslated and 3′-untranslated region, which is substituted with a 5-′ and 3′-end of the mouse whey acidic protein gene. In vitro cell cultures of cells explanted from the transgenic mammal of the invention and methods of producing Factor IX from such said culture and methods of treating hemophilia B are also described. | 09-03-2009 |
Mary W. Johnson, Amherst, VA US
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20130272477 | Pressurized Water Reactor with Skirted Lower End Fitting and Filter Plate - In a nuclear reactor core having fuel assemblies with upper and lower end fittings, a debris filter plate is attached to a lower end fitting having a skirt. The filter prevents debris from entering the fuel assembly, while the skirt prevents the trapped debris from sliding off the lower end fitting and continuing into the core. The lower end fitting is formed from a substantially square base and has flow channels to allow coolant to flow through it to the fuel assembly. The skirt is an extension of the metal of the lower end fitting that extends around the perimeter of the lower end fitting, spanning all four corners of the lower end fitting. In addition to capturing debris, the skirt also positions the filter, which may be manufactured from the same metal as the lower end fitting. | 10-17-2013 |
20130272480 | LOWER END FITTING LOCATING PINS - A nuclear reactor has a core installed on a lower core plate and formed from multiple fuel assemblies, each fuel assembly including a structural cage assembly. The structural cage assembly has an upper end fitting, mid grids, and a lower end fitting (LEF). The LEF positions the fuel assembly using four locating pins located at each corner of the LEF. The pins position the fuel assembly laterally by mating with receiving holes in the lower core plate. The locating pins have a chamfered tip with a flat end. The chamfered tip allows for a greater positioning margin when installing the fuel assembly in the core by guiding the pins into holes in the lower core plate, and the flat tip provides strength and stability in case the assembly is inadvertently rested on the tip of the pin instead of the LEF pads. | 10-17-2013 |
20130272481 | LOWER END FITTING LOCKNUT FOR NUCLEAR FUEL ASSEMBLY - A fuel assembly includes a plurality of fuel rods comprising fissile material, a plurality of guide tubes interspersed amongst the fuel rods, an upper end fitting connected with upper ends of guide tubes, and a lower end fitting. End plugs are connected with the lower ends of the guide tubes. The end plugs have threaded male shafts extending from the lower ends of the guide tubes which pass through openings of the lower end fitting. Female lock nuts are threaded onto the threaded male shafts of the end plugs and lock with the lower end fitting to secure the lower end fitting to the lower ends of the guide tubes. The female lock nuts suitably have locking portions that are outwardly deformed into recesses of the lower end fitting to lock the lock nuts in place after tightening. Dashpot tubes may be disposed in the lower ends of the guide tubes and connected to the end plugs. | 10-17-2013 |
Michael L. Johnson, Keswick, VA US
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20110230730 | Method, System and Computer Program Product for Limb Movement Analysis for Diagnosis of Convulsions - A method or system is provided for diagnosing convulsions of a subject. The method or system may include two general components. First, a device or apparatus that measures and accumulates an electronic data stream representing the physical movements of the human limb(s) and presents that data to a suitable computational device or system for further processing. Second, a set of software or firmware algorithms that operates within the computational device on the data stream for the purpose of describing and characterizing the statistical properties of the movement signal during clinical seizure episodes. The system comprised of both components serves to distinguish and diagnose the movement features of ES events from those of PNES. | 09-22-2011 |
Michael Lee Johnson, Hardyville, VA US
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20080309045 | Energy recovery system - A significant advantage of this system is that it captures and utilizes a distinctive amount of energy that normally is lost. Also, it is a system that the vehicle manufacturers can easily build into their ‘ready for market’ models or it may be offered to vehicle owners as a DIY attachment to their vehicles. While it should be apparent to those knowledgeable in the art of hydraulics, this system may be adaptable to other applications, hydraulic or not, where energy is being lost or wasted to conserve that energy. Most of the vehicle references in this specification have been made to automobiles, but it should be pointed out that the applicability of the proposed system to trucks is very sound and worthwhile. With worldwide emphasis now on energy conservation, this system provides a realistic cost-saving means. | 12-18-2008 |
Rebecca E. Johnson, Arlington, VA US
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20110201602 | PROTEIN KINASE MODULATORS AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention relates to chemical compounds having a general formula I | 08-18-2011 |
Rebecca J. Brown Johnson, Woodbridge, VA US
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20100119631 | Anointed body cleanser and healer - Anointed Body Cleanser & Healer ingredients are 100% concentrated Aloe Vera plant juice mixed with 100% distilled water. | 05-13-2010 |
Richard K. Johnson, Blacksburg, VA US
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20140113826 | POLYSACCHARIDE ESTER MICROSPHERES AND METHODS AND ARTICLES RELATING THERETO - A method for producing a polysaccharide ester microsphere may include forming a polysaccharide ester product from a polysaccharide synthesis, wherein the polysaccharide ester product comprises a polysaccharide ester and a solvent; diluting the polysaccharide ester product, thereby yielding a polysaccharide ester dope; and forming a plurality of polysaccharide ester microspheres from the polysaccharide ester dope. Suitable polysaccharides may include, but are not limited to, starch, cellulose, hemicellulose, algenates, chitosan, and any combination thereof. Esters thereof may be organic esters (e.g., acetate and the like), inorganic esters (e.g., sulfonates and the like), or combinations thereof. Further, the solids conent of the polysaccharide ester dope, in some instances, may be greater than about 16 wt %. | 04-24-2014 |
20140315720 | POLYSACCHARIDE ESTER MICROSPHERES AND METHODS AND ARTICLES RELATING THERETO - A method for producing a polysaccharide ester microsphere may include forming a polysaccharide ester product from a polysaccharide synthesis, wherein the polysaccharide ester product comprises a polysaccharide ester and a solvent; diluting the polysaccharide ester product, thereby yielding a polysaccharide ester dope; and forming a plurality of polysaccharide ester microspheres from the polysaccharide ester dope. Suitable polysaccharides may include, but are not limited to, starch, cellulose, hemicellulose, algenates, chitosan, and any combination thereof. Esters thereof may be organic esters (e.g., acetate and the like), inorganic esters (e.g., sulfonates and the like), or combinations thereof. Further, the solids conent of the polysaccharide ester dope, in some instances, may be greater than about 16 wt %. | 10-23-2014 |
Richard L. Johnson, Suffolk, VA US
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20140110560 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR POINTING LIGHT SOURCES - The present invention relates to apparatus and methods to provide a control system for the purpose of redirecting light from a source onto a target. The present invention appreciates that the diffraction pattern for light that is both diffracted and re-directed by a heliostat is a function of how the light redirecting element is aimed. This means that the aim of the light redirecting element can be precisely determined once the aim of the diffracted light is known. Advantageously, the characteristics of diffracted light indicative of how the diffracted light is aimed can be determined from locations outside the zone of concentrated illumination in which sensors are at undue risk. This, in turn, means that diffracted light characteristics can be detected at a safe location, and this information can then be used to help precisely aim the light redirecting element onto the desired target, such as a receiver in a CSP system. The aim of the diffracted light is thus an accurate proxy for the light beam to be aimed at the receiver. | 04-24-2014 |
Richard W. Johnson, Yorktown, VA US
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20100018722 | OVERHEAD SERVICING OF MACHINES - Provided are apparatuses, systems, methods, computer readable storage media and other means for performing overhead service of machines. A staging assembly may be used that includes one or more platforms, each having a bottom surface, a floor, and two or more railing support structures. The staging assembly can be suspended, using a suspension system, from one or more support structures disposed on a ceiling. One or more driving means can also be used to drive the staging assembly or other equipment (such as a hoist assembly) along a path that may be defined by a support structure. The driving means can also be automated and/or activated in response to, for example, one or more commands generated by a central control processor. The central control processor, staging assemblies and/or other equipment can all include computer readable media which comprises instructions to perform various tasks, some examples of which are discussed herein. | 01-28-2010 |
Rolland P. Johnson, Newport News, VA US
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20110254443 | PHASE AND FREQUENCY LOCKED MAGNETRON - A magnetron of improved performance capable of stabilizing the frequency and phase of magnetron output for use in particle accelerators and other applications. Thin variable-permeability blocks are attached inside the resonant anode structures of a standard magnetron design. A variable bias electromagnet, with field orthogonal in direction to the RF magnetic field, is used to vary the permeability of each block and therefore the resonant frequency of each anode structure. An electronic feedback control circuit adjusts the bias magnetic fields to lock in the frequency and phase of the magnetron output to an external low-level reference signal. Such devices may be used to provide synchronized high-power RF to many locations (e.g. the RF cavities of a particle accelerator), while requiring the distribution only of electrical power and an appropriate low-level RF reference signal. | 10-20-2011 |
20110286564 | ACCELERATOR DRIVEN POWER GENERATION - A redundant, low cost accelerator driven system for power generation or waste treatment. The system generates fission from fertile nuclear materials and includes multiple charged particle sources, nested redundancy of low energy accelerator sections for reliability, and multiple subcritical reactors. Merging and splitting devices based on radiofrequency transverse kickers enable the nested redundancy. A control system provides RF buckets with identifiers, enabling the control of charged particles on an RF bucket basis through the accelerator, for the delivery to a desired subcritical reactor of a desired number of RF buckets of such predetermined characteristics to generate a desired reactor power. Consequently, the power level of each reactor may be controlled independently even though a large part of the high power accelerator system is used to feed multiple reactors simultaneously. | 11-24-2011 |
20120062153 | RF CAVITY USING LIQUID DIELECTRIC FOR TUNING AND COOLING - A system for accelerating particles includes an RF cavity that contains a ferrite core and a liquid dielectric. Characteristics of the ferrite core and the liquid dielectric, among other factors, determine the resonant frequency of the RF cavity. The liquid dielectric is circulated to cool the ferrite core during the operation of the system. | 03-15-2012 |
Ryan B. Johnson, Haymarket, VA US
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20090205036 | Secure information storage and delivery system and method - A system for secure information storage and delivery includes a vault repository that includes a secure vault associated with a user, wherein the secure vault is associated with a service level including at least one of a data type or a data size limit associated with the secure vault, the secure vault being adapted to receive and at least one data entry and securely store the at least one data entry if the at least one of a size or a type of the at least one data entry is consistent with the service level. A mobile vault server coupled to the vault repository creates a mobile vault on a mobile device based on the secure vault and is capable of authenticating the mobile device based on user authentication information. The mobile vault server includes a mobile device handler that communicates with the mobile device. A synchronization utility determines whether the at least one data entry on the secure vault is transferable to or storable on the mobile vault based on at least one of the size or the type of the at least one data entry and transfers the at least one data entry from the secure vault to a corresponding data entry on the mobile vault if the at least one data entry on the secure vault is determined to be transferable to or storable on the mobile vault. | 08-13-2009 |
20120131656 | Secure Information Storage and Delivery System and Method - A system for secure information storage and delivery includes a vault repository that includes a secure vault associated with a user, wherein the secure vault is configured to receive at least one data entry. A mobile vault server coupled to the vault repository creates a mobile vault on a mobile device based on the secure vault and is capable of authenticating the mobile device based on user authentication information. The mobile vault server includes a mobile device handler that communicates with the mobile device. A synchronization utility determines whether the at least one data entry on the secure vault is transferable to or storable on the mobile vault. and transfers the data entry from the secure vault to a corresponding data entry on the mobile vault if the at least one data entry on the secure vault is determined to be transferable to or storable on the mobile vault. | 05-24-2012 |
20140165168 | Secure Information Storage and Delivery System and Method - A system for secure information storage and delivery includes a vault repository that includes a secure vault associated with a user, wherein the secure vault is associated with a service level including at least one of a data type or a data size limit associated with the secure vault, the secure vault being adapted to receive and at least one data entry and securely store the at least one data entry if the at least one of a size or a type of the at least one data entry is consistent with the service level. A mobile vault server coupled to the vault repository creates a mobile vault on a mobile device based on the secure vault and is capable of authenticating the mobile device based on user authentication information. The mobile vault server includes a mobile device handler that communicates with the mobile device. A synchronization utility determines whether the at least one data entry on the secure vault is transferable to or storable on the mobile vault based on at least one of the size or the type of the at least one data entry and transfers the at least one data entry from the secure vault to a corresponding data entry on the mobile vault if the at least one data entry on the secure vault is determined to be transferable to or storable on the mobile vault. | 06-12-2014 |
Sidney Johnson, Reston, VA US
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20100134408 | Fine-motor execution using repetitive force-feedback - An individual's fine-motor skills can be assessed using a force-feedback haptic unit that includes an end-effecter and programmable settings. To assess these skills, a tangible computer readable medium initializes the programmable settings with a set of initial settings. It then presents a 3-D representation of a character or characters to a user. The user in turn is prompted to mimic the character(s) on a work space. While the user is attempting to mimic the character(s) using the end-effecter on the work space, timed stroke data are collected from the force-feedback haptic unit. Using the timed stroke data, an analysis is then generated to determine the user's precision and accuracy of mimicking the character. | 06-03-2010 |
Stacey E. Johnson, Manassas, VA US
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20150329441 | Operation of Modified HF Alkylation Unit - An HF alkylation process for producing gasoline boiling range alkylate product by the alkylation in an HF alkylation unit of a light olefin reactant with an isoparaffin reactant in the presence of a hydrogen fluoride/sulfolane alkylation catalyst mixture in which fresh sulfolane feed having a Total Acid Number (TAN, ASTM D974) not more than 2 mq./L and optimally not more than 1 meq./L. is added to the hydrogen fluoride/sulfolane alkylation catalyst circulating in the unit. Control over the acidic components of the sulfolane feed is appropriately maintained by monitoring and pretreatment with an ion exchange resin to remove acidic components from the feed. | 11-19-2015 |
Stacey Erin Johnson, Manassas, VA US
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20140027345 | VACUUM GAS OIL CONVERSION PROCESS - An integrated thermal and catalytic process for improving the yield of middle distillate from heavy petroleum oil feeds comprises cracking the heavy portion (345° C.+) of the feed in a thermal conversion zone, followed by hydrotreating the thermally cracked product and the lighter portion of the feed and then separating the hydrotreated product into a bottoms fraction which is passed to a catalytic cracking step. | 01-30-2014 |
Stephen P. Johnson, Herndon, VA US
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20090326735 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN UNMANNED VEHICLE - In one or more embodiments, an apparatus and method for operating an unmanned and autonomous vehicle includes a sensor management module configured to direct sensors as to what function they are to provide; a mission management module configured to provide execute function capabilities; an effects management module configured to provide launching and directing weapons to their target capabilities; a vehicle management module; a situation awareness management module configured to provide correlate sensor data of objects, threats, targets, geographic points of interest that the pilot requires in the immediate environment; a communications management module; an information management module configured to provide a database of intelligence-related data; a middleware module configured to interface with the sensor management module, the mission management module, the effects management module, the vehicle management module, the situation awareness management module, the communications management module, and the information management module. | 12-31-2009 |
20140236391 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN UNMANNED VEHICLE - In one or more embodiments, an apparatus and method for operating an unmanned and autonomous vehicle includes a sensor management module configured to direct sensors as to what function they are to provide; a mission management module configured to provide execute function capabilities; an effects management module configured to provide launching and directing weapons to their target capabilities; a vehicle management module; a situation awareness management module configured to provide correlate sensor data of objects, threats, targets, geographic points of interest that the pilot requires in the immediate environment; a communications management module; an information management module configured to provide a database of intelligence-related data; a middleware module configured to interface with the sensor management module, the mission management module, the effects management module, the vehicle management module, the situation awareness management module, the communications management module, and the information management module. | 08-21-2014 |
Steve J. Johnson, Spotsylvania, VA US
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20130319715 | ELECTRICAL BOX WITH MULTI-DIRECTIONAL PARTITION PLATE - An electrical box assembly includes an electrical box, a movable partition plate, and a cover having an opening for receiving and supporting an electrical wiring device such as a switch or duplex receptacle. The electrical box has a rear wall with a centrally located emboss having a plurality of screw holes for receiving a ground screw and ground wire. The partition plate has a recess for mating with the emboss and a top end for coupling with the cover member. The partition plate and cover member are adapted for coupling to the electrical box in different orientations so that the partition plate divides the electrical box into substantially equal size compartments for receiving high voltage and low voltage requirements. | 12-05-2013 |
Steven J. Johnson, Spotsylvania, VA US
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20080223601 | Weatherproof cover and hinge assembly - A cover assembly for attaching to an electrical box includes a base plate, a body and a cover hinged to the body. The assembly is mounted to the electrical box to protect an electrical device from moisture while allowing access to the electrical device. Hinge members are provided that are inserted into a slot on a selected side of the cover and base to enable the cover assembly to be oriented in a horizontal or vertical direction with the cover being pivotally mounted along a horizontal axis. | 09-18-2008 |
Villiam R. Johnson, Leesburg, VA US
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20100115428 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WEB BROWSING - A system and method for web browsing contemporaneously displays multiple web pages, advertisements, or other applications, preferably within a single window, for a user to view. In a preferred embodiment, a current web page, a past web page, a future web page, and/or an advertisement or other application are contemporaneously displayed in a single window. In this embodiment, the present invention tracks a past web page and renders it in a first panel, renders the current web page in a second panel, and identifies a hyperlink in the current web page to retrieve and render the future web page in a third panel. In other embodiments, a host provides a list of web pages that are to be displayed in the panels. In other embodiments, a user selects a list of web pages that are to be displayed in the panels. In other embodiments, hyperlinks are filtered and/or prioritized to determine which web pages are to be displayed in the panels. In this manner, the user contemporaneously views the current web page, the past page, and the future web page, or alternately, multiple web pages in the single window. Preferably, the present invention is implemented as a web browsing room in a three-dimensional space where walls of the rooms correspond to various ones of the aforementioned panels and a floor of which may be used to display advertisements or provide other applications. The user can view the web pages in the browsing room using various three-dimensional navigation techniques. | 05-06-2010 |
Weston C. Johnson, Richmond, VA US
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20130300252 | ELECTROSTATIC MACHINE - Systems, devices, and methods for an electrostatic machine are provided. In one embodiment, an electrostatic machine may be configured to have an electric field motor, a rotor assembly and a motor drive, wherein the improvement may include generating at least three watts (3 W) of power with a product of a gap pressure (p | 11-14-2013 |
Weston Clute Johnson, Richmond, VA US
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20140175941 | VARIABLE CAPACITIVE ELECTROSTATIC MACHINERY WITH MACRO PRESSURE-GAP PRODUCT - An operational electrostatic machine having a gap distance and a gap medium pressure product above 100 μm*atm, outside enclosure housing dimensions having a height, a length and a width, that are each greater than one hundred times (100×) the product of the gap distance and the gap medium pressure, one or more electrically isolated conductive layers that, during operation, facilitate storage of electric charge, and an electric field created by the stored charge of a particular polarity passes through surrounding insulative layers, making a path to couple to an electric field of a stored charge of opposite polarity on a contiguous plate, and where, during operation, unaligned conductive layers that are repetitively charged and discharged using appropriate control techniques facilitate production of useful forces. | 06-26-2014 |
20150048716 | ELECTROSTATIC INDUCTION GENERATOR FOR CREATING HIGH VOLTAGE DIRECT CURRENT - Systems and methods for generating a high voltage direct current using electric-field generators are disclosed. The electric field generator can comprise a rotor member, rotor poles coupled to the rotor member, stator poles corresponding to the rotor poles, and a dielectric medium positioned between the corresponding stator and rotor poles. The method can comprise applying an electric field between corresponding stator and rotor poles, receiving a mechanical energy input causing the rotor member to rotate, changing an alignment of the corresponding stator and rotor poles as a result of the rotation of the rotor member, increasing the voltage of the electric field between the corresponding stator and rotor poles as a result of the alignment change of the corresponding stator and rotor poles, and discharging the electric field to place a charge on a DC bus when the voltage of the electric field reaches a predetermined level. | 02-19-2015 |
William Eric Johnson, Bavon, VA US
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20080309045 | Energy recovery system - A significant advantage of this system is that it captures and utilizes a distinctive amount of energy that normally is lost. Also, it is a system that the vehicle manufacturers can easily build into their ‘ready for market’ models or it may be offered to vehicle owners as a DIY attachment to their vehicles. While it should be apparent to those knowledgeable in the art of hydraulics, this system may be adaptable to other applications, hydraulic or not, where energy is being lost or wasted to conserve that energy. Most of the vehicle references in this specification have been made to automobiles, but it should be pointed out that the applicability of the proposed system to trucks is very sound and worthwhile. With worldwide emphasis now on energy conservation, this system provides a realistic cost-saving means. | 12-18-2008 |