Patents by Inventor Dennis R. Johnson

Dennis 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).

  • Patent number: 11442020
    Abstract: An inspection system is described. The inspection system includes a camera and a housing. The housing contains a reflective dome. The reflective dome includes an apex and a viewport. The viewport is offset from the apex. The camera is mounted to capture light exiting the reflective dome through the viewport. And, a plurality of light sources are arranged about the reflective dome such that light output from the plurality of light sources enters the dome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Hutchinson Technology Incorporated
    Inventors: Matthew S. Lang, Timothy J. Maday, Dennis R. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10556266
    Abstract: A tool including a pair of rails is attachable to the inside surface of the skin panel. A housing is pivotally and slidably connected between the pair of rails. The housing is pivotable about a first axis and is slidable along grooves in the pair of rails. The housing has a first end and a second end opposite each other. The tool includes a rod having a third end and a fourth end, the third end attached to and extending from the first end of the housing. The tool also includes a pressure foot attached to the fourth end of the housing. The pressure foot includes a curved ankle integrally formed with a flat flange, the curved ankle curving into the flat flange. The pressure foot is configured to apply pressure along a portion of the inside surface of the skin panel when the housing is in a vertical position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Robert Dean Dixon, William Ryan Cooper, Zachary David Talus, Christopher E. Plass, Lane W. Fuglevand, Ronald Steven Hetzel, Dennis R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20190210095
    Abstract: A tool including a pair of rails is attachable to the inside surface of the skin panel. A housing is pivotally and slidably connected between the pair of rails. The housing is pivotable about a first axis and is slidable along grooves in the pair of rails. The housing has a first end and a second end opposite each other. The tool includes a rod having a third end and a fourth end, the third end attached to and extending from the first end of the housing. The tool also includes a pressure foot attached to the fourth end of the housing. The pressure foot includes a curved ankle integrally formed with a flat flange, the curved ankle curving into the flat flange. The pressure foot is configured to apply pressure along a portion of the inside surface of the skin panel when the housing is in a vertical position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Robert Dean Dixon, William Ryan Cooper, Zachary David Talus, Christopher E. Plass, Lane W. Fuglevand, Ronald Steven Hetzel, Dennis R. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10265760
    Abstract: A tool including a pair of rails is attachable to the inside surface of the skin panel. A housing is pivotally and slidably connected between the pair of rails. The housing is pivotable about a first axis and is slidable along grooves in the pair of rails. The housing has a first end and a second end opposite each other. The tool includes a rod having a third end and a fourth end, the third end attached to and extending from the first end of the housing. The tool also includes a pressure foot attached to the fourth end of the housing. The pressure foot includes a curved ankle integrally formed with a flat flange, the curved ankle curving into the flat flange. The pressure foot is configured to apply pressure along a portion of the inside surface of the skin panel when the housing is in a vertical position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Robert Dean Dixon, William Ryan Cooper, Zachary David Talus, Christopher E. Plass, Lane W. Fuglevand, Ronald Steven Hetzel, Dennis R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20180100808
    Abstract: An inspection system is described. The inspection system includes a camera and a housing. The housing contains a reflective dome. The reflective dome includes an apex and a viewport. The viewport is offset from the apex. The camera is mounted to capture light exiting the reflective dome through the viewport. And, a plurality of light sources are arranged about the reflective dome such that light output from the plurality of light sources enters the dome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventors: Matthew S. Lang, Timothy J. Maday, Dennis R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20180043438
    Abstract: A tool including a pair of rails is attachable to the inside surface of the skin panel. A housing is pivotally and slidably connected between the pair of rails. The housing is pivotable about a first axis and is slidable along grooves in the pair of rails. The housing has a first end and a second end opposite each other. The tool includes a rod having a third end and a fourth end, the third end attached to and extending from the first end of the housing. The tool also includes a pressure foot attached to the fourth end of the housing. The pressure foot includes a curved ankle integrally formed with a flat flange, the curved ankle curving into the flat flange. The pressure foot is configured to apply pressure along a portion of the inside surface of the skin panel when the housing is in a vertical position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Dean Dixon, William Ryan Cooper, Zachary David Talus, Christopher E. Plass, Lane W. Fuglevand, Ronald Steven Hetzel, Dennis R. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9657763
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for a locking quick-release pin assembly. A cover comprises a body with an opening at a first end, a domed second end, and a plurality of tabs extending from the body. Each tab of the plurality of tabs has a hole. Each hole is concentric with another hole of another tab of the plurality of tabs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: Dennis R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20170074309
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for a locking quick-release pin assembly. A cover comprises a body with an opening at a first end, a domed second end, and a plurality of tabs extending from the body. Each tab of the plurality of tabs has a hole. Each hole is concentric with another hole of another tab of the plurality of tabs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventor: Dennis R. Johnson
  • Patent number: 6070679
    Abstract: The present inventive device generally allows a user to easily engage and push or pull heavy and unwieldy object(s), most notably a line of nested shopping carts, effectively and without undue strain. The cart is designed specifically with universal utility in mind. The power is supplied by either an electrically driven motor or internal combustion engine. Power is transmitted to a transaxle with belts or an electric motor electronically controlled. A simple forward/reverse control via throttle handles causes cart movement and steering is achieved through dual rear castors. The front of the cart contains a receiver that allows easy attachment for a multitude of attachments for a variety of uses. A square tube fitment with a quick release device lets the cart be configured for different markets and easy field change. One such attachment is a shopping cart adapter, which attaches to the cart through the receiver connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: Lindbergh Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Berg, Joseph D. Berg, Dennis R. Johnson
  • Patent number: D327206
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1992
    Inventor: Dennis R. Johnson