Patents by Inventor Daniel R. Johnson

Daniel 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).

  • Publication number: 20210247784
    Abstract: A sprayer for spraying fluid includes a pump, a motor that drives the pump, a drive cycle indicator, a wireless module configured to send and receive information, and control circuitry. The drive cycle indicator outputs an indication of cycle status of the pump. The control circuitry is configured to receive the plurality of cycle status indications of the pump, determine a plurality of output values representing paint spray fluid output volume over a plurality of time windows based on the plurality of cycle status indications of the pump, store the plurality of output values in memory, and cause the wireless module to transmit one or more of the stored plurality of output values externally from the sprayer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher M. Lange, Nicholas A. Pagano, Benjamin R. Godding, Mark T. Weinberger, Michael J. Mansheim, Nicholas H. Reath, Andrew J. Kopel, Daniel R. Johnson, Kevin C. Robb, Robert J. Gundersen
  • Publication number: 20210223802
    Abstract: A sprayer for spraying fluid includes a pump, a motor that drives the pump, a drive cycle indicator, a wireless module configured to send and receive information, and control circuitry. The drive cycle indicator outputs an indication of cycle status of the pump. The control circuitry is configured to receive the plurality of cycle status indications of the pump, determine a plurality of output values representing paint spray fluid output volume over a plurality of time windows based on the plurality of cycle status indications of the pump, store the plurality of output values in memory, and cause the wireless module to transmit one or more of the stored plurality of output values externally from the sprayer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Michael J. Mansheim, Nicholas H. Reath, Daniel R. Johnson, Kevin C. Robb, Robert J. Gundersen, Andrew J. Kopel
  • Publication number: 20200368775
    Abstract: A spray roller system for application of architectural paints coating, includes an extension tube, a spray head mounted on a distal end of the extension tube, and the in-line valve with a trigger mounted on a proximal end of the extension tube, and a roller handle removable mounted on the extension tube adjacent the spray head. The spray roller system can spray and back roll a coating on a down stroke and roll on each up stroke. When the roller handle is removed from the extension tube, it can be used to hand roll sensitive wall areas. With the roller handle removed, extension tube, spray head, and in-line valve can be used as a spray extension to apply coatings in hard to reach areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel R. Johnson, Dale C. Pemberton, David J. Thompson, Dale D. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10751749
    Abstract: A spray roller system for application of architectural paints coating, includes an extension tube, a spray head mounted on a distal end of the extension tube, and the in-line valve with a trigger mounted on a proximal end of the extension tube, and a roller handle removable mounted on the extension tube adjacent the spray head. The spray roller system can spray and back roll a coating on a down stroke and roll on each up stroke. When the roller handle is removed from the extension tube, it can be used to hand roll sensitive wall areas. With the roller handle removed, extension tube, spray head, and in-line valve can be used as a spray extension to apply coatings in hard to reach areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Johnson, Dale C. Pemberton, David J. Thompson, Dale D. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20190168253
    Abstract: A spray roller system for application of architectural paints coating, includes an extension tube, a spray head mounted on a distal end of the extension tube, and the in-line valve with a trigger mounted on a proximal end of the extension tube, and a roller handle removable mounted on the extension tube adjacent the spray head. The spray roller system can spray and back roll a coating on a down stroke and roll on each up stroke. When the roller handle is removed from the extension tube, it can be used to hand roll sensitive wall areas. With the roller handle removed, extension tube, spray head, and in-line valve can be used as a spray extension to apply coatings in hard to reach areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Daniel R. Johnson, Dale C. Pemberton, David J. Thompson, Dale D. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10195639
    Abstract: A spray roller system for application of architectural paints coating, includes an extension tube, a spray head mounted on a distal end of the extension tube, and the in-line valve with a trigger mounted on a proximal end of the extension tube, and a roller handle removable mounted on the extension tube adjacent the spray head. The spray roller system can spray and back roll a coating on a down stroke and roll on each up stroke. When the roller handle is removed from the extension tube, it can be used to hand roll sensitive wall areas. With the roller handle removed, extension tube, spray head, and in-line valve can be used as a spray extension to apply coatings in hard to reach areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Johnson, Dale C. Pemberton, David J. Thompson, Dale D. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20170326563
    Abstract: An adapter allows direct connection of a handheld spray device to paint cans of varying dimensions. The adapter includes a cage for holding the paint can, a cap that connects the cage to the handheld spray device, and a gasket that seals the open upper end of the paint can to the cap. The adapter may also include a suction tube extension that is connectable between the pump inlet and the suction tube of the spray device. A can spacer insert is positionable in the cage to elevate paint cans of varying heights so that the upper ring of the paint can engages the gasket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel R. Johnson, Dale C. Pemberton, Charles W. Dawson, Pamela J. Muetzel
  • Patent number: 9795978
    Abstract: An adapter allows direct connection of a handheld spray device to paint cans of varying dimensions. The adapter includes a cage for holding the paint can, a cap that connects the cage to the handheld spray device, and a gasket that seals the open upper end of the paint can to the cap. The adapter may also include a suction tube extension that is connectable between the pump inlet and the suction tube of the spray device. A can spacer insert is positionable in the cage to elevate paint cans of varying heights so that the upper ring of the paint can engages the gasket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Johnson, Dale C. Pemberton, Charles W. Dawson, Pamela J. Muetzel
  • Patent number: 9764346
    Abstract: An adapter (14) allows direct connection of a handheld spray device (10) to paint cans (12, 12A, 12B, 12C), of varying dimensions. The adapter (14) includes a cage (60) for holding the paint can (12, 12A, 12B, 12C), a cap (62) that connects the cage (60) to the handheld spray device (10), and a gasket (64) that seals the open upper end of the paint can (12, 12A, 12B, 12C) to the cap (62). The adapter (14) may also include a suction tube extension 66 that is connectable between the pump inlet (52) and the suction tube (54) of the spray device (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Johnson, Dale C. Pemberton, Charles W. Dawson, Pamela J. Muetzel
  • Patent number: 9610556
    Abstract: Embodiments of a hydrocarbon conversion apparatus are provided, as are embodiments of a hydroprocessing conversion process. In one embodiment, the hydrocarbon conversion apparatus includes a reaction vessel having a reaction chamber and a feed distribution chamber. A riser fluidly couples the feed distribution chamber to the reaction chamber, and a catalyst recirculation standpipe fluidly couples the reaction chamber to the feed distribution chamber. The catalyst recirculation standpipe forms a catalyst recirculation circuit with the reaction chamber, the feed distribution chamber, and the riser. A catalyst is circulated through the catalyst recirculation circuit during operation of the hydrocarbon conversion apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Paolo Palmas, Daniel R. Johnson, Clayton C. Sadler
  • Publication number: 20160325306
    Abstract: A spray roller system for application of architectural paints coating, includes an extension tube, a spray head mounted on a distal end of the extension tube, and the in-line valve with a trigger mounted on a proximal end of the extension tube, and a roller handle removable mounted on the extension tube adjacent the spray head. The spray roller system can spray and back roll a coating on a down stroke and roll on each up stroke. When the roller handle is removed from the extension tube, it can be used to hand roll sensitive wall areas. With the roller handle removed, extension tube, spray head, and in-line valve can be used as a spray extension to apply coatings in hard to reach areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: GRACO MINNESOTA INC.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Johnson, Dale C. Pemberton, David J. Thompson, Dale D. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9375695
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for mixing streams of regenerated and carbonized catalyst utilizes a ramp or bend provided on only one of the catalyst conduits to provide mixing advantages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Daniel R. Johnson, Paolo Palmas
  • Patent number: 9376633
    Abstract: A process and apparatus described is for distributing fluidizing gas to a riser. Fluidizing gas is delivered to a plenum below the riser. A first stream of fluidizing gas is distributed from the plenum into a chamber in a riser and a second stream of fluidizing gas is distributed from the plenum into the riser outside of the chamber. First nozzles in the plenum have a first outlet in the chamber and second nozzles in the plenum have a second outlet outside of the chamber. Streams of regenerated catalyst and carbonized catalyst may be passed to the riser and mixed around the chamber in a lower section of a riser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Paolo Palmas, Michael S. Sandacz, Michael A. Stine, Daniel R. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9334775
    Abstract: An exhaust treatment system may include gas, reductant and water conduits, a nozzle and a pump. The gas conduit may be in fluid communication with a source of compressed gas and may include a first valve controlling a flow of compressed gas through the gas conduit. The water conduit may be in fluid communication with a water source and may include a second valve controlling a flow of water through the water conduit. The nozzle may be in fluid communication with the gas, reductant and water conduits. The pump may be disposed between the nozzle and the second valve and may be in fluid communication with the reductant and water conduits. The pump may be operable in a first pumping direction to pump reductant from the reductant source to the nozzle and in a second pumping direction to pump reductant away from the nozzle and toward the reductant source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.
    Inventors: Anzhou Wu, Joshua Hicks, Padmanabha Reddy Ettireddy, Daniel R. Johnson, Ryan A. Floyd, Gaofeng Fan
  • Publication number: 20160074895
    Abstract: An adapter (14) allows direct connection of a handheld spray device (10) to paint cans (12, 12A, 12B, 12C), of varying dimensions. The adapter (14) includes a cage (60) for holding the paint can (12, 12A, 12B, 12C), a cap (62) that connects the cage (60) to the hand-held spray device (10), and a gasket (64) that seals the open upper end of the paint can (12, 12A, 12B, 12C) to the cap (62). The adapter (14) may also include a suction tube extension 66 that is connectable between the pump inlet (52) and the suction tube (54) of the spray device (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel R. JOHNSON, Dale C. PEMBERTON, Charles W. DAWSON, Pamela J. MUETZEL
  • Patent number: 9205394
    Abstract: A process and apparatus described is for distributing fluidizing gas to a riser. Fluidizing gas is delivered to a plenum below the riser. A first stream of fluidizing gas is distributed from the plenum into a chamber in a riser and a second stream of fluidizing gas is distributed from the plenum into the riser outside of the chamber. First nozzles in the plenum have a first outlet in the chamber and second nozzles in the plenum have a second outlet outside of the chamber. Streams of regenerated catalyst and carbonized catalyst may be passed to the riser and mixed around the chamber in a lower section of a riser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Paolo Palmas, Michael S. Sandacz, Michael A. Stine, Daniel R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20150283530
    Abstract: Embodiments of apparatuses and risers for reacting a feedstock in the presence of a catalyst and methods for installing a baffle in such risers are provided. In one example, a riser comprises a sidewall that defines a cylindrical housing surrounding an interior. A plurality of baffle assemblies is releasably coupled to the sidewall and each comprises a baffle section. The baffle sections together define a segmented baffle ring extending inwardly in the interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventor: Daniel R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20150273424
    Abstract: A process and apparatus described is for distributing fluidizing gas to a riser. Fluidizing gas is delivered to a plenum below the riser. A first stream of fluidizing gas is distributed from the plenum into a chamber in a riser and a second stream of fluidizing gas is distributed from the plenum into the riser outside of the chamber. First nozzles in the plenum have a first outlet in the chamber and second nozzles in the plenum have a second outlet outside of the chamber. Streams of regenerated catalyst and carbonized catalyst may be passed to the riser and mixed around the chamber in a lower section of a riser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Paolo Palmas, Michael S. Sandacz, Michael A. Stine, Daniel R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20150275101
    Abstract: A process and apparatus described is for distributing fluidizing gas to a riser. Fluidizing gas is delivered to a plenum below the riser. A first stream of fluidizing gas is distributed from the plenum into a chamber in a riser and a second stream of fluidizing gas is distributed from the plenum into the riser outside of the chamber. First nozzles in the plenum have a first outlet in the chamber and second nozzles in the plenum have a second outlet outside of the chamber. Streams of regenerated catalyst and carbonized catalyst may be passed to the riser and mixed around the chamber in a lower section of a riser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Paolo Palmas, Michael S. Sandacz, Michael A. Stine, Daniel R. Johnson
  • Patent number: D754859
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Haemonetics Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Gonsalves, Gary Stacey, Robert Lancelot, Ebenezer Y. Degbor, Paul McGovern, Jessica Connolly, André Buechner, Edward Kaleskas, Howard Sumner, Gary F. Prokop, Daniel R. Johnson, Christopher Newell