Patents by Inventor Earl Johnson
Earl 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).
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Patent number: 11996230Abstract: Systems and methods for amplifying power, voltage, and current are provided. A system can include one or more inductors, each inductor including a magnetic core, a primary winding, and a secondary winding. The secondary winding can include two secondary winding wires, and the secondary winding wires can be connected to each other by a connection wire.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2023Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: Teelson, LLCInventors: George Edward Teel, Douglas Earl Johnson
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Patent number: 11991296Abstract: A method may include receiving a check-in request at a server of a consent management platform from a content-presentation device. The request may by or include an authentication certificate for establishing a secure communicative connection. A device token cryptographically-signed by the server, a global identifier (GID) unique to the content-presentation device, and a device-based device record may be received over the secure communicative connection. The server may retrieve a server-based device record for the device from a flat database using the GID as an index key, and then compare a device-based sequence number in the device-based device record with a server-based sequence number in the server-based device record. If the sequence numbers match, the server may send a check-in complete message to the content-presentation. If the sequence numbers do not match, the server may initiate a synchronization procedure with the content-presentation device.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2020Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: Universal Electronics Inc.Inventors: Brian Paul Johnson, Peter William Ellison, Matthew Jorgensen, George Earl Harvey, Kurt Roman Thielen
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Patent number: 11922431Abstract: In one aspect, a method carried out by a content-presentation device may include transmitting a consent-processing request, including an identifier string unique to the device, to a consent management platform disposed in a computing cloud. The string may be used to establish an interactive session for user selection of consent options associated with a consent package having consent features of a media distribution system that require user consent for activation on the device. The consent package may be one of multiple consent packages targeted for the device by the consent management platform. The interactive session may prompt for consent choices of consent options, each choice being acceptance or rejection of consent to activating features of the consent package. The consent choices may be provided to the consent management platform via the interactive session, and corresponding information may be stored in a device-based activation whitelist for each consent-to feature.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2020Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Universal Electronics Inc.Inventors: Brian Paul Johnson, Peter William Ellison, Matthew Jorgensen, George Earl Harvey, Kurt Roman Thielen
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Patent number: 11840330Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a tiltrotor aircraft having a wing, a proprotor pivotably mounted on the wing, and a downstop striker attached to the proprotor using a load pin, wherein the load pin is configured to generate an output signal representing a force between the proprotor and the wing. A downstop mounted on the wing is aligned to be in contact with the downstop striker when the proprotor is in a horizontal position. A conversion actuator moves the proprotor between a horizontal position and vertical position. A flight control computer is coupled to the output signal from the load pin and configured to control the conversion actuator, wherein the flight control computer is configured to cause the conversion actuator to increase the force if the force is less than a first selected preload value or to decrease the force if the force is greater than a second selected preload value.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2021Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC.Inventors: Evan Butler Bennett, George Ryan Decker, Thomas Earl Johnson
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Patent number: 11745858Abstract: In an embodiment, a method of managing force equalization (FEQ) on a vehicle utilizing redundant actuation systems for one or more control surfaces includes determining, via a force sensor, a measured force applied by a first actuation system in relation to a control surface, where the control surface is redundantly serviced by a plurality of actuation systems. The method also includes updating a measured-force time series for the first actuation system with the measured force. The method also includes analyzing movement over at least a portion of the measured-force time series. The method also includes identifying a force-fight cycle in the measured-force time series. The method also includes indicating the force-fight cycle in cumulative force-fight cycle data for the first actuation system.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Clifton Harrell, Christos Bais, Curtis R. Higgens, Thomas Earl Johnson, Jr., David Adjei
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Patent number: 11628928Abstract: In an embodiment, a method of monitoring force equalization (FEQ) sensors on a vehicle utilizing redundant actuation systems for one or more control surfaces includes determining, via a force sensor, a first measured force applied by a first actuation system in relation to a control surface, where the control surface is redundantly serviced by a plurality of actuation systems that include the first actuation system. The method also includes updating a measured-force time series for the first actuation system with the first measured force. The method also includes determining variation in at least a portion of the measured-force time series responsive to the updating. The method also includes identifying a first static condition in the measured-force time series in response to a determination that the variation in the measured-force time series is no greater than a minimum amount of variation.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2021Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Clifton L. Harrell, Christos Bais, Curtis R. Higgens, Thomas Earl Johnson, Jr., David Adjei
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Publication number: 20220281587Abstract: In an embodiment, a method of monitoring force equalization (FEQ) sensors on a vehicle utilizing redundant actuation systems for one or more control surfaces includes determining, via a force sensor, a first measured force applied by a first actuation system in relation to a control surface, where the control surface is redundantly serviced by a plurality of actuation systems that include the first actuation system. The method also includes updating a measured-force time series for the first actuation system with the first measured force. The method also includes determining variation in at least a portion of the measured-force time series responsive to the updating. The method also includes identifying a first static condition in the measured-force time series in response to a determination that the variation in the measured-force time series is no greater than a minimum amount of variation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2021Publication date: September 8, 2022Applicant: Bell Textron Inc.Inventors: Clifton L. HARRELL, Christos BAIS, Curtis R. HIGGENS, Thomas Earl JOHNSON, JR., David ADJEI
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Publication number: 20220281588Abstract: In an embodiment, a method of managing force equalization (FEQ) on a vehicle utilizing redundant actuation systems for one or more control surfaces includes determining, via a force sensor, a measured force applied by a first actuation system in relation to a control surface, where the control surface is redundantly serviced by a plurality of actuation systems. The method also includes updating a measured-force time series for the first actuation system with the measured force. The method also includes analyzing movement over at least a portion of the measured-force time series. The method also includes identifying a force-fight cycle in the measured-force time series. The method also includes indicating the force-fight cycle in cumulative force-fight cycle data for the first actuation system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2021Publication date: September 8, 2022Applicant: Bell Textron Inc.Inventors: Clifton HARRELL, Christos BAIS, Curtis R. HIGGENS, Thomas Earl JOHNSON, JR., David ADJEI
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Publication number: 20220266997Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a tiltrotor aircraft having a wing, a proprotor pivotably mounted on the wing, and a downstop striker attached to the proprotor using a load pin, wherein the load pin is configured to generate an output signal representing a force between the proprotor and the wing. A downstop mounted on the wing is aligned to be in contact with the downstop striker when the proprotor is in a horizontal position. A conversion actuator moves the proprotor between a horizontal position and vertical position. A flight control computer is coupled to the output signal from the load pin and configured to control the conversion actuator, wherein the flight control computer is configured to cause the conversion actuator to increase the force if the force is less than a first selected preload value or to decrease the force if the force is greater than a second selected preload value.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2021Publication date: August 25, 2022Applicant: TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC.Inventors: Evan Butler Bennett, George Ryan Decker, Thomas Earl Johnson
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Publication number: 20220267025Abstract: A pylon tracking system for a tiltrotor aircraft including first and second pylons each having a pylon conversion actuator with primary and backup drive systems. The pylon tracking system includes a plurality of rotary position sensors including a first rotary position sensor coupled to the primary drive system of the first pylon, a second rotary position sensor coupled to the backup drive system of the first pylon, a third rotary position sensor coupled to the primary drive system of the second pylon and a fourth rotary position sensor coupled to the backup drive system of the second pylon. A flight control computer is in communication with the plurality of rotary position sensors and is configured to process feedback therefrom to identify a differential pylon angle between the first and second pylons during pylon conversion operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2021Publication date: August 25, 2022Applicant: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Jacob Eugene Augustyn, Evan Butler Bennett, Charles Eric Covington, Thomas Earl Johnson, JR.
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Patent number: 11117653Abstract: An rotorcraft including a pilot control, a pilot control position sensor connected to the pilot control and operable to generate a position signal indicating a position of the pilot control, a flight control computer (FCC) in signal communication with the pilot control position sensor and operable to provide a tactile cue in the pilot control in response to the position signal indicating the position of the pilot control exceeds a threshold associated with an operating limit, and further operable to determine a tactile cueing value for the tactile cue according to a relationship between the position of the pilot control and the threshold, and generate a cue control signal according to the tactile cueing value, and a tactile cue element connected to the pilot control and in signal communication with the FCC and operable to control action of the pilot control in response to the cue control signal.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2018Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC.Inventors: Charles Eric Covington, Bradley Don Linton, Thomas Earl Johnson, Jr., Luke Dafydd Gillett, Robert Earl Worsham, II, Jillian Samantha Alfred
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Publication number: 20190161180Abstract: An rotorcraft including a pilot control, a pilot control position sensor connected to the pilot control and operable to generate a position signal indicating a position of the pilot control, a flight control computer (FCC) in signal communication with the pilot control position sensor and operable to provide a tactile cue in the pilot control in response to the position signal indicating the position of the pilot control exceeds a threshold associated with an operating limit, and further operable to determine a tactile cueing value for the tactile cue according to a relationship between the position of the pilot control and the threshold, and generate a cue control signal according to the tactile cueing value, and a tactile cue element connected to the pilot control and in signal communication with the FCC and operable to control action of the pilot control in response to the cue control signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2018Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventors: Charles Eric Covington, Bradley Don Linton, Thomas Earl Johnson, JR., Luke Dafydd Gillett, Robert Earl Worsham, II, Jillian Samantha Alfred
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Patent number: 10212905Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH41DJ and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH41DJ with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH41DJ through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH41DJ or a locus conversion of PH41DJ with another maize variety.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2018Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Blaine Earl Johnson, Brandon Michael Wardyn
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Patent number: 9872462Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13H923 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X13H923 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13H923 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13H923, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13H923. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13H923.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Everton Alen Brenner, Bill S Curran, Gary Edward Henke, Blaine Earl Johnson, Lora Lynn Kilgore-Norquest, Travis J Lee
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Patent number: 9807956Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05H233 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X05H233 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05H233 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X05H233, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05H233. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05H233.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Blaine Earl Johnson, Ashleigh Nicole McAndrew, Luis A Verde Chifflet
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Patent number: 9770002Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08H755 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X08H755 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08H755 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08H755, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08H755. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08H755.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Everton Alen Brenner, Nathan David Coles, Bill S Curran, Russell Fox, Elliot Lee Heffner, Gary Edward Henke, Blaine Earl Johnson, Lora Lynn Kilgore-Norquest, Travis J Lee, Sara Jane Lira, Wade Eugene Odland, Luis A Verde Chifflet
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Patent number: 9565825Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH25BF and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH25BF with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH25BF through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH25BF or a locus conversion of PH25BF with another maize variety.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Blaine Earl Johnson, Ashleigh Nicole McAndrew
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Patent number: 9522681Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a method and a apparatus for restricting audio transmission in a vehicle is provided. The apparatus comprises a control module. The control module is configured to receive an audio feed signal including audio content and a content advisory indicator and compare the content advisory indicator to predetermined criteria. The control module is further configured to restrict transmission of the audio data based on the comparison of the content advisory indicator to the predetermined criteria.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2009Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Thomas Lee Miller, Robert Earl Johnson, Jr., Kenneth Nkosi Williams
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Patent number: 9513183Abstract: A process fluid pressure transmitter includes a sensor body having a pressure sensor and electronics coupled to the pressure sensor to obtain an indication of pressure from the pressure sensor. At least one process fluid isolation assembly is fluidically coupled to the pressure sensor and is configured to receive a process fluid. The process fluid isolation assembly includes an isolation diaphragm welded to a weld ring. The weld ring has a sealing surface on a first side adapted for contact with a metal sealing ring and a weld portion welded to the sensor body on a second side. The sealing surface and the weld are substantially aligned with one another.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Rosemount Inc.Inventors: Tyler Matthew Thompson, David Anthony Horky, Thomas Earl Johnson
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Publication number: 20160191331Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a method of generating a representation of a storage network. The method includes generating a tree model representation of a storage network, the tree model comprising a plurality of nodes, wherein each node represents a portion of the storage network currently being displayed on a display device. The method also includes receiving a request from a client system to view contents of a node in the tree model. The method also includes, in response to the request, obtaining tree information for the node in the request, the tree information related to an additional portion of the storage network not being displayed. The method also includes adding an additional node to the tree model based on the tree information and displaying the additional portion of the storage network that is represented by the additional node.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2016Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Eric Earl Johnson, Jefferson Nathan Lee, Timothy L. Virgo, Travis J. Feuling, Todd E. Barkalow