MICHAEL EUGENE JOHNSON
Pilots at Butler Dr, Friendswood, TX
License number
Texas A2319957
Issued Date
May 2015
Expiration Date
May 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
2102 Butler Dr, Friendswood, TX 77546
Professional information
Two-Axis Inclinometer Head Of Bed Elevation Alarm And Method Of Operation
US Patent:
2011023, Sep 29, 2011
Filed:
Mar 28, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/073194
Inventors:
Michael David Johnson - Friendswood TX, US
Assignee:
EGRESSON, LLC - Friendswood TX
International Classification:
G08B 1/08, G08B 21/00, G08B 23/00
US Classification:
34053912, 340689, 3405737
Abstract:
An apparatus used for reducing the incidence of aspiration in patients using a two-axis inclinometer is disclosed. The apparatus uses a two-axis inclinometer that is attached in the region of the patient's upper body to measure the absolute angular elevation of the patient's upper body, which is then transmitted to a display or other output device. In one embodiment, the instrument can be mounted to the head of a bed in a plurality of orientations and accurately measure the absolute angular elevation of the patient's upper body. In other embodiments the absolute angular elevation of the patient's upper body information is processed and transmitted to the nurses' station or to a data recorder. The disclosure also relates to a method for measuring the physical orientation of a patient, using such two-axis inclinometer apparatus.
Calibration System And Method For Imaging Flash Lidar Systems
US Patent:
8368876, Feb 5, 2013
Filed:
Oct 14, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/579145
Inventors:
Michael D. Johnson - Friendswood TX, US
Dwight E. Andrews - League City TX, US
Dwight E. Andrews - League City TX, US
Assignee:
Odyssey Space Research, L.L.C. - Houston TX
International Classification:
G01C 3/08
US Classification:
356 501, 356 301, 356 31, 356 401, 356 51
Abstract:
Systems and methods for calibrating a LIDAR unit. In one embodiment, a system includes a light pulse detection unit, a delay unit and a two-dimensional target. The light pulse detection unit receives a light pulse from the LIDAR unit. The delay unit produces one or more delayed light pulses which are delayed by a known interval from the light pulse received from the LIDAR unit. The delayed light pulses are used to illuminate the target. Target illumination from each of the delayed light pulses returns to the LIDAR unit with a corresponding known delay. The delay of each delayed light pulse simulates a range that is greater than the actual physical distance from the LIDAR unit to the target. The delay of the light pulses from different parts of the target may be different to simulate different ranges for the different parts of the target.
Tilt Switch Employing Graphite
US Patent:
7934321, May 3, 2011
Filed:
Feb 25, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/392212
Inventors:
Michael David Johnson - Friendswood TX, US
Assignee:
Egresson, LLC - Friendswood TX
International Classification:
G01C 9/06, H01H 35/02
US Classification:
33333, 3336611, 3336624, 200 6145 R, 200 6152
Abstract:
The invention relates to a form of a tilt switch that solves the problem of poor electrical contact, excessive/unpredictable hysteresis, high contact resistance, short life and/or electrical bounce. The tilt switch uses conventional ball-in-tube construction and adds a graphite powder film to all electrically conductive surfaces in the switch. This non-mercury tilt switch provides additional features such as enhanced electrical contact, reduced or eliminated hysteresis, lowered contact resistance, increased contact life and eliminates electrical bounce.
Hand Washing Reminder Device And Method
US Patent:
2010007, Mar 25, 2010
Filed:
Sep 4, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/554680
Inventors:
Michael David Johnson - Friendswood TX, US
International Classification:
G08B 21/00
US Classification:
340540
Abstract:
A device and method for reminding people to maintain hand hygiene. Further a device and method for reminding people to perform hand washing and obtaining hand hygiene compliance data in a patient care environment, which may be a hospital, a nursing home, or a food service facility, which may be a restaurant or cafeteria. A device and method for using accelerometry and/or additional sensor cues, which may include the sound of running water and/or alcohol odor, for sensing when a person has washed their hands, and for using accelerometry information and other cues to determine when a person has touched something, thereby contaminating his/her hands.
Device To Reduce The Incidence Of Aspiration
US Patent:
7562458, Jul 21, 2009
Filed:
Apr 10, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/401162
Inventors:
Michael David Johnson - Friendswood TX, US
International Classification:
A61B 5/103, A61G 7/002
US Classification:
33333, 33512, 3336611, 5617, 5618, 5424, 3405731, 340689
Abstract:
The invention relates to a form of a passive or active annunciator that solves the problem of reminding a caregiver to reposition a patient at risk for aspiration usually located in an adjustable bed to some predetermined angular position. The annunciator may take the form of an inclinometer () that measures the angle of the bed () relative to a local gravity reference or a goniometer that measures the angle between the horizontal () and elevated portions () of the bed. The invention reminds the caregiver of the patient at risk for aspiration to maintain or reestablish the elevation of the torso of the patient at risk for aspiration to at least 30 degrees up to 45 degrees above the local horizontal to prevent or reduce the incidence of aspiration.
Device To Reduce The Incidence Of Aspiration
US Patent:
8397393, Mar 19, 2013
Filed:
May 28, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/474098
Inventors:
Michael David Johnson - Friendswood TX, US
International Classification:
A61B 5/103, A61G 7/002
US Classification:
33333, 33512, 3336611, 5617, 5618, 5424, 3405731, 340689
Abstract:
The invention relates to a form of a passive or active annunciator that solves the problem of reminding a caregiver to reposition a patient at risk for aspiration usually located in an adjustable bed to some predetermined angular position. The annunciator may take the form of an inclinometer () that measures the angle of the bed () relative to a local gravity reference or a goniometer that measures the angle between the horizontal () and elevated portions () of the bed. The invention reminds the caregiver of the patient at risk for aspiration to maintain or reestablish the elevation of the torso of the patient at risk for aspiration to at least 30 degrees up to 45 degrees above the local horizontal to prevent or reduce the incidence of aspiration.
Multipurpose Modular Spacecraft
US Patent:
7219859, May 22, 2007
Filed:
Apr 1, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/097923
Inventors:
Michael D. Johnson - Friendswood TX, US
James D. Baker - Pearland TX, US
Frank T. Eichstadt - Kemah TX, US
Michael E. Bain - Houston TX, US
James D. Baker - Pearland TX, US
Frank T. Eichstadt - Kemah TX, US
Michael E. Bain - Houston TX, US
Assignee:
Spacehab, Incorporated - Webster TX
International Classification:
B64G 1/00
US Classification:
2441591, 2441589, 2441717, 2441731
Abstract:
A reentry vehicle includes a nose section, a modular section comprised of two or more connected modules, a flared section. The nose section is connected to a first end of the modular section, and the flared section is positioned proximate a second end of the modular cylindrical section.
Modular Spacecraft
US Patent:
2009012, May 21, 2009
Filed:
Dec 4, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/950269
Inventors:
Michael David Johnson - Friendswood TX, US
Baron Hall - Friendswood TX, US
Baron Hall - Friendswood TX, US
International Classification:
B64G 1/00
US Classification:
2441581
Abstract:
A modular spacecraft incorporating a launch vehicle interface design that also functions as a berthing or docking interface for the spacecraft. The vehicle interface utilizes existing launch vehicle components to minimize cost and time to flight. In addition, the spacecraft is constructed from off-the-shelf launch vehicle components that enable a low cost construction as well as a secondary payload carrying functionality.