Patents by Inventor David C. Johnson

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

  • Patent number: 9418172
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring user interaction with a remote computer are provided. More specifically, the systems and methods of the present invention allow for the remote tracking and replay of user interaction with a remote computer or webpage. One aspect of the invention allows user interaction data to be replayed on an embedded browser on a replay server. The replayed user interaction data may be converted to a video file to facilitate playback of the interaction data substantially independent of the replay server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: FORESEE RESULTS, INC.
    Inventors: Alexei R. White, Andre D. Charland, David C. Johnson, Mitchell Cohen
  • Patent number: 9316355
    Abstract: This invention relates in part to a method for preparing a pressure vessel for receiving high purity acetylene at elevated pressure. The method involves providing a porous filler-containing pressure vessel, deep cleaning the porous filler-containing pressure vessel, purifying a solvent, and charging the purified solvent into the deep cleaned, porous filler-containing pressure vessel. The pressure vessel is then charged with high purity acetylene for storage, transport and/or delivery of the high purity acetylene. The high purity acetylene may be useful as a source material for depositing carbon and carbon-containing films in semiconductor applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: PRAXAIR TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Xuemei Song, Lloyd Anthony Brown, Thomas Thompson, David C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9269251
    Abstract: A communicator facilitates communications with a remote server via a wireless network supporting a plurality of disparate data transport mechanisms having differing characteristics. A processor coupled to memory is disposed in a communicator housing, which is configured for portability. The memory stores wireless radio firmware and data transfer instructions that are executable by the processor for transferring data to the remote server in accordance with a priority level. The priority level is based in part on criticality of the data and the communicator status. A radio disposed in the housing effects communications via the wireless network in accordance with the firmware. A power source in the housing supplies power for communicator components. The processor executes program instructions for selecting a data transport mechanism among the plurality transport mechanisms based on the priority level, and transmits the data via the wireless network via the radio using the selected transport mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: John LaLonde, William R. Mass, Kenneth P. Hoyme, David C. Johnson, Joseph E. Bange, Mark Gryzwa
  • Publication number: 20150206408
    Abstract: A communicator facilitates communications with a remote server via a wireless network supporting a plurality of disparate data transport mechanisms having differing characteristics. A processor coupled to memory is disposed in a communicator housing, which is configured for portability. The memory stores wireless radio firmware and data transfer instructions that are executable by the processor for transferring data to the remote server in accordance with a priority level. The priority level is based in part on criticality of the data and the communicator status. A radio disposed in the housing effects communications via the wireless network in accordance with the firmware. A power source in the housing supplies power for communicator components. The processor executes program instructions for selecting a data transport mechanism among the plurality transport mechanisms based on the priority level, and transmits the data via the wireless network via the radio using the selected transport mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: John LaLonde, William R. Mass, Kenneth P. Hoyme, David C. Johnson, Joseph E. Bange, Mark Gryzwa
  • Patent number: 8984790
    Abstract: A locking adjustable cheek rest comprising an upper U-shaped portion and a lower portion located on the stock of a rifle or other firearm. The U-shaped portion is biased against the lower portion, such that the walls of the U-shaped upper portion press against the lower portion, thereby locking the upper portion in position. A first release and a second release are depressed to release the bias and enable the upper portion to be raised and lowered relative to the lower portion. Interlocking mechanisms located on the upper and lower portions facilitate locking of the cheek rest in a position determined by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: John Wilson, David C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8970392
    Abstract: A communicator facilitates communications with a remote server via a wireless network supporting a plurality of disparate data transport mechanisms having differing characteristics. A processor coupled to memory is disposed in a communicator housing, which is configured for portability. The memory stores wireless radio firmware and data transfer instructions that are executable by the processor for transferring data to the remote server in accordance with a priority level. The priority level is based in part on criticality of the data and the communicator status. A radio disposed in the housing effects communications via the wireless network in accordance with the firmware. A power source in the housing supplies power for communicator components. The processor executes program instructions for selecting a data transport mechanism among the plurality transport mechanisms based on the priority level, and transmits the data via the wireless network via the radio using the selected transport mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: John LaLonde, William R. Mass, Kenneth P. Hoyme, David C. Johnson, Joseph E. Bange, Mark Gryzwa
  • Publication number: 20150002372
    Abstract: Current approaches to paperless books use single screen laptop computers or electronic paper display (EPD)-based book readers. Laptop computers consume too much power and cannot be used for extended periods of time, such as an entire school day, without recharging its battery. EPD devices are limited in functionality due to their slow refresh rate and grey-scale only images. An embodiment of the present invention integrates bi-stable display technology and refresh display technology into a single device and manages the use of these technologies to achieve power savings while providing a rich set of display functionalities to support user interaction with content in a synergistic manner. The power savings functionality enables the device to have a battery operating life between charges of many hours of operation, such as eight hours or more, while the display functionality enables users to access, display, and interact with content in ways users have become accustomed and in ways not before possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Douglas F. Ortega, Douglas A. Atkinson, John T. Burch, Michael J. Giovannoni, Joseph D. Kralowetz, Brendan M. Mannix, Asghar D. Mostafa, David C. Johnson, Joseph C. Roesch, Nabeel Zafar
  • Patent number: 8866698
    Abstract: Bi-stable display technology and refresh display technology are integrated into a single device, which manages the use of these technologies to achieve power savings while providing a rich set of display functionalities that support interaction with content in a synergistic manner. Power saving functionality facilitates conservation of battery operating life, and flexible display functionalities enable access, display, and interaction with content in various ways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Pleiades Publishing Ltd.
    Inventors: Douglas F. Ortega, Douglas A. Atkinson, John T. Burch, Michael J. Giovannoni, Joseph D. Kralowetz, Brendan M. Mannix, Asghar D. Mostafa, David C. Johnson, Joseph C. Roesch, Nabeel Zafar
  • Publication number: 20140196343
    Abstract: A locking adjustable cheek rest comprising an upper U-shaped portion and a lower portion located on the stock of a rifle or other firearm. The U-shaped portion is biased against the lower portion, such that the walls of the U-shaped upper portion press against the lower portion, thereby locking the upper portion in position. A first release and a second release are depressed to release the bias and enable the upper portion to be raised and lowered relative to the lower portion. Interlocking mechanisms located on the upper and lower portions facilitate locking of the cheek rest in a position determined by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Sig Sauer, Inc.
    Inventors: John Wilson, David C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8781847
    Abstract: A system and method for managing alert notifications in an automated patient management system is presented. One or more settings specifying patient data collection periodicity are defined. One or more patient data sources operating on a remotely managed patient and selected from at least one of a physiological sensor and a therapy delivery device are also defined. One or more triggers associated with a condition occurring in relation to at least one such patient data evaluateable subsequent to collection are defined. Finally, a notification scheme executable upon detection of at least one such trigger is determined to provide an external indicator of the condition occurrence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard D. Simms, Kenneth P. Hoyme, David C. Johnson, Muralidharan Srivathsa, James R. Kalgren
  • Patent number: 8715127
    Abstract: An axle assembly having a heat sink coupled to an axle housing assembly for ejecting heat from the axle assembly. The heat sink includes an air channel having a body coupled to the carrier housing assembly such that heat is conducted from the carrier housing assembly to the body of the air channel and an air passage formed in the body and having an open leading end and an open trailing end, the leading end being positioned relative to the carrier housing assembly to permit air flowing over the axle assembly when the axle assembly is in use to be received into the air passage such that heat is conducted from the body to the air flowing through the air passage, and the trailing end being positioned relative to the carrier housing assembly to permit air received in the air passage to be expelled through the trailing end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin R Beutler, James P Borowiak, Gregory J Hilker, David C Johnson, Rajendra D Patil, Jeffrey E Rea
  • Patent number: 8706226
    Abstract: A system and method for managing locally-initiated medical device interrogation is presented. An interface is provided over which to retrieve patient data recorded and transiently staged by a medical device monitoring physiological measures of a patient. The patient data is periodically retrieved by interfacing to and interrogating the medical device per a pre-defined schedule through the interface. Further retrieval of the patient data is permitted independent of the pre-defined schedule. The system stores remotely-specifiable criteria specified by a caregiver and controls patient-initiated patient data retrieval in accordance with the criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Johnson, Howard D. Simms, Kenneth P. Hoyme, Muralidharan Srivathsa, Benjamin L. Somberg
  • Publication number: 20140062718
    Abstract: A communicator facilitates communications with a remote server via a wireless network supporting a plurality of disparate data transport mechanisms having differing characteristics. A processor coupled to memory is disposed in a communicator housing, which is configured for portability. The memory stores wireless radio firmware and data transfer instructions that are executable by the processor for transferring data to the remote server in accordance with a priority level. The priority level is based in part on criticality of the data and the communicator status. A radio disposed in the housing effects communications via the wireless network in accordance with the firmware. A power source in the housing supplies power for communicator components. The processor executes program instructions for selecting a data transport mechanism among the plurality transport mechanisms based on the priority level, and transmits the data via the wireless network via the radio using the selected transport mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: John LaLonde, William R. Mass, Kenneth P. Hoyme, David C. Johnson, Joseph E. Bange, Mark Gryzwa
  • Publication number: 20140067336
    Abstract: A system and method for producing a quote for an insulated panel structure. The system comprises a user terminal device in communication with one or more computing devices. The user terminal device includes a sketch facility that enables a user to interactively develop a sketch of a design of said insulated panel structure on a display of the user terminal device. An optimizing program and an auto-design program run on the computing devices and provide an optimization of the design and an engineering drawing of the design to the user terminal device for incorporation into the quote.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: KYSOR PANEL SYSTEMS DIVISION OF WELBILT WALKINS LP
    Inventors: David C. JOHNSON, Josh CHAN, Ron L. DAGDAG, Monte L. HALL, Stephen HOUSTON
  • Publication number: 20140021693
    Abstract: An axle assembly for a motorcycle having a plurality of drive wheels. The axle assembly is configured to permit a user to replace an endless power-transmitting element without substantially disassembling the axle housing assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: James W. Platt, David C. Johnson, Chane E. Myers, Harold W. Seeds, Andrew P. Maguire, Manoj V. Bhandiwad
  • Patent number: 8607915
    Abstract: An axle assembly for a motorcycle having a plurality of drive wheels. The axle assembly is configured to permit a user to replace an endless power-transmitting element without substantially disassembling the axle housing assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Johnson, James W. Platt, Chane E. Myers, Harold W. Seeds, Andrew P. Maguire, Manoj V. Bhandiwad
  • Patent number: 8587427
    Abstract: A communicator facilitates communications with a remote server via a wireless network supporting a plurality of disparate data transport mechanisms having differing characteristics. A processor coupled to memory is disposed in a communicator housing, which is configured for portability. The memory stores wireless radio firmware and data transfer instructions that are executable by the processor for transferring data to the remote server in accordance with a priority level. The priority level is based in part on criticality of the data and the communicator status. A radio disposed in the housing effects communications via the wireless network in accordance with the firmware. A power source in the housing supplies power for communicator components. The processor executes program instructions for selecting a data transport mechanism among the plurality transport mechanisms based on the priority level, and transmits the data via the wireless network via the radio using the selected transport mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.
    Inventors: John LaLonde, William R. Mass, Kenneth P. Hoyme, David C. Johnson, Joseph E. Bange, Mark T. Gryzwa
  • Patent number: 8545991
    Abstract: Compositions comprise an alternating plurality of ordered layers of a first composition MX and a second composition TX2, wherein M is one of Sn, Pb, Sb, Bi, or a rare earth metal, X is S or Se and T is Ti, V, Cr, Nb, or Ta. In some examples, the alternating plurality of ordered layers conforms to a substrate. In typical examples, each of the ordered layers of the first composition has a common thickness and/or each of the ordered layers of the first material has a common composition. In some examples, each of the ordered layers of the second composition has a common thickness and/or a common composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: State of Oregon Acting by and Through the State Board of Higher Education on Behalf of the University of Oregon
    Inventors: David C. Johnson, Ngoc T. Nguyen, Qiyin Lin, Colby L. Heideman, Clay Mortensen
  • Publication number: 20130154851
    Abstract: A patient communicator for communicating with a patient implantable medical device (PIMD) and facilitating communications with a remote server via a wireless network. The communicator has a housing configured for portability, and an identity module to store subscriber identification data. A processor is coupled to the identity module and is configured to prevent data exchange with the PIMD unless the identity module is authorized for use. Memory coupled to the processor stores wireless radio firmware and medical firmware. A first radio is configured to effect communications with the PIMD in accordance with execution of the medical firmware by the processor. A second radio is configured to effect communications via a channel of the wireless network with a remote server in accordance with execution of the wireless radio firmware by the processor. The processor is generally configured to use subscriber identification data to facilitate authentication by and of the remote server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2013
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert J. Gaskill, Mark T. Gryzwa, John LaLonde, Kenneth P. Hoyme, William R. Mass, David C. Johnson, Michael W. Barton
  • Publication number: 20130139614
    Abstract: An exemplary component torquing method includes applying torque to a component during an evaluation pass and collecting data during the evaluation pass. The method uses the data to customize a torque procedure for the component that will help ensure the component has a desired clamp load after the torque procedure. The method then torques the component according to the torque procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventors: David C. Johnson, Lawrence A. Marrington