Patents by Inventor Brad R. Johnson

Brad R. Johnson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • CAMERA WITH FOLDED OPTICS HAVING MOVEABLE LENS
    Publication number: 20240176209
    Abstract: Various embodiments include a camera with folded optics and lens shifting capabilities. Some embodiments include voice coil motor (VCM) actuator arrangements to provide autofocus (AF) and/or optical image stabilization (OIS) movement. Some embodiments include suspension arrangements. The suspension arrangements may include leaf springs attached to a carrier structure for the lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2024
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Scott W. Miller, Alfred N. Mireault, Brad V. Johnson, Nicholas D. Smyth, Rummel R. Adriano, Shashank Sharma, Steven Webster
  • P2X7 MODULATORS
    Publication number: 20240116930
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of Formulas (I, IIa and IIb): The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formulas (I, IIa and IIb). Methods of making and using the compounds of Formulas (I, IIa and IIb) are also within the scope of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICA NV
    Inventors: Manuel Jesus ALCAZAR VACA, Jose Lgnacio Andres Gil, Christa C. Chrovian, Heather R. Coate, Meri De Angelis, Curt A Dvorak, Christine F. Gelin, Michael A. Letavic, Brad M. Savall, Akinola Soyode-Johnson, Brice M. Stenne, Devin M. Swanson
  • DISUBSTITUTED OCTAHYDROPYRROLO[3,4-C]PYRROLES AS OREXIN RECEPTOR MODULATORS
    Publication number: 20240109901
    Abstract: Disubstituted octahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole compounds are described, which are useful as orexin receptor modulators. Such compounds may be useful in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of diseased states, disorders, and conditions mediated by orexin activity, such as insomnia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Wenying Chai, Michael A. Letavic, Kiev S. Ly, Daniel J. Pippel, Dale A. Rudolph, Kathleen C. Sappey, Brad M. Savall, Chandravadan R. Shah, Brock T. Shireman, Akinola Soyode Johnson, Emily M. Stocking, Devin M. Swanson
  • Camera with folded optics having moveable lens
    Patent number: 11934090
    Abstract: Various embodiments include a camera with folded optics and lens shifting capabilities. Some embodiments include voice coil motor (VCM) actuator arrangements to provide autofocus (AF) and/or optical image stabilization (OIS) movement. Some embodiments include suspension arrangements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Scott W. Miller, Alfred N. Mireault, Brad V. Johnson, Nicholas D. Smyth, Rummel R. Adriano, Shashank Sharma, Steven Webster
  • Self-Checkout System
    Publication number: 20240070637
    Abstract: A computing device retrieves a stabilized weight and a weight-based item count for one or more items to be purchased. Responsive to retrieving the stabilized weight, the computing device retrieves an image-based item count and an expected weight based on the image-based item count for the one or more items to be purchased. The computing device selects between authorizing and blocking checkout of the one or more items based on the weight-based item count, the image-based item count, the stabilized weight, and the expected weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: J. Wacho Slaughter, Brad M. Johnson, William Laird Dungan, Yevgeni Tsirulnik, Phil Brown, Charles R. Kirk, Evgeny Shevtsov, Tracy Cate, James L. Frank, Andrei Khaitas
  • TWISTED PAIR COMMUNICATION CABLES WITH INTEGRATING PULLING ELEMENTS
    Publication number: 20220223318
    Abstract: A cable that may withstand an increased pulling load may include a plurality of twisted pairs of individually insulated conductors and a metallic pulling element positioned within an outer jacket layer. The metallic pulling element may longitudinally extend parallel to the twisted pairs, and the pulling element may have an elastic modulus greater than that of the twisted pair conductors. As a result of incorporating the metallic pulling element, the cable can withstand a pulling force of 330N with an elongation of less than 0.20 percent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: Superior Essex International LP
    Inventors: Christopher W. McNutt, Amir Sekhavat, Anthony Szot, Brad R. Johnson
  • TWISTED PAIR COMMUNICATION CABLES WITH ADDITIONAL CONDUCTIVE WIRES
    Publication number: 20220223319
    Abstract: A twisted pair cable may include a plurality of twisted pairs of individually insulated wires and at least one additional wire. Each additional wire may include a conductor and at least one layer of enamel insulation material or insulation formed from a thermoset material formed around the conductor. A jacket may be formed around the four twisted pairs and the at least one additional wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: Superior Essex International LP
    Inventors: Christopher W. McNutt, Amir Sekhavat, Anthony Szot, Brad R. Johnson