Patents by Inventor Fred Johnson
Fred 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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Publication number: 20240075760Abstract: A crafting apparatus (10) includes a working portion (22) and a base portion (20). The working portion (22) includes a lower surface (32) and an upper surface (34). The upper surface (34) defines a working three dimensional Cartesian coordinate system (X-Y-Z). The base portion (20) includes a lower surface (24) and an upper surface (26). The lower surface (32) of the working portion (22) is disposed adjacent to the upper surface (26) of the base portion (20). The lower surface (24) defines a non-working three dimensional Cartesian coordinate system (XS-YS-ZS). The upper surface (34) of the working portion (22) extends relative to the lower surface (24) of the base portion (20) at an angle (?22) for angularly-offsetting the working three dimensional Cartesian coordinate system (X-Y-Z) from the non-working three dimensional Cartesian coordinate system (XS-YS-ZS). Methods (200, 300) are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: Cricut, Inc.Inventors: John Barrus CHRISTENSEN, Bryan Fred Bihlmaier, Donald Christopher Sutton, John Douglas Dalton, Ryun Bates Noble, Kyle Kenneth Johnson, Grayson Stopp, Bayden Filleul, Kurt Stalsberg, James Lynch, Norman Stevenson
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Patent number: 9429486Abstract: A strain sensor for determining a strain experienced by a body under test in response to forces exerted on the body-under-test. The strain sensor comprises an interface member mounted on a surface of the body-under-test and a SAW sensor mounted on a surface of the interface member. The strain in the body-under-test is translated to strain in the SAW sensor and determined by the SAW sensor. The strain in the SAW sensor is responsive to the strain in the body-under-test.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2014Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Mnemonics, Inc.Inventor: Fred Johnson
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Patent number: 9166553Abstract: A surface acoustic wave (SAW) device package and method for packaging a SAW device provide a surface excited device having a small footprint, low cost and fabricated according to a unique manufacturing process. A substrate including a SAW active area on a first side is bonded to another similar sized substrate with a space sufficient to allow the propagation of the SAW on a top surface of the substrate. The two substrates have similar thermal expansion coefficients such that stress from the sealing process is minimized. The two substrates are sealed using either a low melting point glass or an organic compound such that conductive pathways exist through the seal allowing the internal device to access an external electrical connection.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Mnemonics, Inc.Inventors: Fred Johnson, Madjid A Belkerdid, Michael Keefe
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Patent number: 9138800Abstract: A safety wire plier includes a pair of plier arms with each of the arms including a jaw end and a handle. The plier arms of the safety wire plier are pivotally connected to each other for movement in either an open or closed position. The safety wire plier also includes a sealed lock for releasably locking the safety wire plier in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2010Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: BRIGHT SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL LLCInventors: Barry J. Harrison, Terrence D. Kalley, John Burke, Daniel W. Brass, Ronald Fred Johnson
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Publication number: 20150013468Abstract: A strain sensor for determining a strain experienced by a body under test in response to forces exerted on the body-under-test. The strain sensor comprises an interface member mounted on a surface of the body-under-test and a SAW sensor mounted on a surface of the interface member. The strain in the body-under-test is translated to strain in the SAW sensor and determined by the SAW sensor. The strain in the SAW sensor is responsive to the strain in the body-under-test.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicant: Mnemonics, Inc.Inventor: Fred Johnson
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Patent number: 8720445Abstract: Tracheal tubes having an integrated calorimetric CO2 indicator are provided. In certain embodiment, the integrated CO2 indicator is selectively sealed from the remainder of the tracheal tube by a removable sterilization barrier. Also provided are CO2 indicators that exhibit long lasting, breath-to-breath dynamic color change and are storage stable. The devices and compositions of the invention find use in a variety of applications, e.g. in emergent intubation of a subject. Also provided are methods of making the devices and compositions, as well as kits that include the devices and/or compositions of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2008Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Affirm Medical Technologies, LLCInventors: Brian Cain, Janice Cain, Fred Johnson, Steve Woodard, Stephen Lee, Sherry Zhang
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Publication number: 20140103465Abstract: A surface acoustic wave (SAW) device package and method for packaging a SAW device provide a surface excited device having a small footprint, low cost and fabricated according to a unique manufacturing process. A substrate including a SAW active area on a first side is bonded to another similar sized substrate with a space sufficient to allow the propagation of the SAW on a top surface of the substrate. The two substrates have similar thermal expansion coefficients such that stress from the sealing process is minimized. The two substrates are sealed using either a low melting point glass or an organic compound such that conductive pathways exist through the seal allowing the internal device to access an external electrical connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Mnemonics, Inc.Inventors: Fred Johnson, Madjid A. Belkerdid, Michael Keefe
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Publication number: 20130019720Abstract: A ring pliers can be adjusted to work with internal rings and external rings.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2011Publication date: January 24, 2013Inventors: Barry Harrison, Ronald Fred Johnson, G. Scott Kreft, Graig Adamski
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Publication number: 20120186688Abstract: A safety wire plier includes a pair of plier arms with each of the arms including a jaw end and a handle. The plier arms of the safety wire plier are pivotally connected to each other for movement in either an open or closed position. The safety wire plier also includes a sealed lock for releasably locking the safety wire plier in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2010Publication date: July 26, 2012Inventors: Barry J. Harrison, Terrence D. Kalley, John Burke, Daniel W. Brass, Ronald Fred Johnson
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Patent number: 8014714Abstract: Fusers, printing apparatuses and methods of fusing toner on media are disclosed. An embodiment of a fuser for heating media includes a fuser roll including an outer portion having a first outer surface; a voltage source connected to the outer portion and adapted to supply voltage to the outer portion to heat the first outer surface; a pressure roll having a second outer surface; and a nip between the first and second outer surfaces. The first and second outer surfaces are adapted to contact a medium at the nip.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2008Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Steven Donald, Christopher L. Bradley, Fred Johnson, Thomas Simpson, Robert Arnold
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Publication number: 20100105527Abstract: A laminated treadmill deck insert includes a wear surface formed of a phenolic impregnated paper laminated to an isocyanate resin bonded MDF insert core less than about 5/16 inch thick. A low moisture content isocyanate resin bonded wood fiber MDF core enables dimensional stability and high internal bonding strength even at reduced insert thicknesses. The deck insert is disposed on a support deck adjacent the upper run of an endless treadmill belt. The insert is provided with wear surfaces on each broad side and is easily removable and reversible to expose the second wear surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2008Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicant: D & P Products, Inc.Inventor: Fred Johnson
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Publication number: 20100054784Abstract: Fusers, printing apparatuses and methods of fusing toner on media are disclosed. An embodiment of a fuser for heating media includes a fuser roll including an outer portion having a first outer surface; a voltage source connected to the outer portion and adapted to supply voltage to the outer portion to heat the first outer surface; a pressure roll having a second outer surface; and a nip between the first and second outer surfaces. The first and second outer surfaces are adapted to contact a medium at the nip.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2008Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: XEROX CORPORATIONInventors: Steven DONALD, Christopher L. Bradley, Fred Johnson, Thomas Simpson, Robert Arnold
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Publication number: 20090102881Abstract: Fine conductor lines (those having a width of ?50 ?M) are disposed on a flexible metal oxide containing substrate by masking portions of the substrate, and then surface metallizing unmasked portions of the substrate. Polymeric preceramic films are preferred, especially those having a glass temperature of at least 300° C. and those of the PZT family, or those containing BeO. All suitable reducing gasses are contemplated, including especially H2. All suitable masking materials are similarly contemplated, including especially titanium, titanium nitride, tungsten nitride, tantalum, and tantalum nitride. In especially preferred embodiments the conductor lines have a width of ?25 ?M, ?15 ?M, ?5 ?M, and even ?1 ?M. The lines can advantageously compose a circuit that is coupled to a piezoelectric or other mechanical actuator, which in turn can be fluidly coupled to a fluid reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: MVM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Henry Roskos, Fred Johnson
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Publication number: 20090095290Abstract: Tracheal tubes having an integrated calorimetric CO2 indicator are provided. In certain embodiment, the integrated CO2 indicator is selectively sealed from the remainder of the tracheal tube by a removable sterilization barrier. Also provided are CO2 indicators that exhibit long lasting, breath-to-breath dynamic color change and are storage stable. The devices and compositions of the invention find use in a variety of applications, e.g. in emergent intubation of a subject. Also provided are methods of making the devices and compositions, as well as kits that include the devices and/or compositions of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Inventors: Brian Cain, Janice Cain, Fred Johnson, Steve Woodard, Stephen Lee, Sherry Zhang
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Patent number: 7375627Abstract: Collision deterrence system including signaling apparatus and method collision having frequency diversity, amplitude diversity, duty cycle diversity, and modal diversity and capable of being perceived by the following vehicle operator as being indicative of a lead vehicle motive state. The apparatus produces distinctive visual and aural signals constituting a characteristic hazard alert, representative of a lead vehicle motive state. The method generates an unambiguous signal representative of a predetermined hazard in the vehicle travel path. A collision deterrence diversity signaling method provides unique visual and audible signals directed toward a following vehicle operator, eliciting a REC avoidance response.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2005Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Inventors: Fred Johnson, James Johnson
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Publication number: 20070040664Abstract: Collision deterrence system including signaling apparatus and method collision having frequency diversity, amplitude diversity, duty cycle diversity, and modal diversity and capable of being perceived by the following vehicle operator as being indicative of a lead vehicle motive state. The apparatus produces distinctive visual and aural signals constituting a characteristic hazard alert, representative of a lead vehicle motive state. The method generates an unambiguous signal representative of a predetermined hazard in the vehicle travel path. A collision deterrence diversity signaling method provides unique visual and audible signals directed toward a following vehicle operator, eliciting a REC avoidance response.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2005Publication date: February 22, 2007Inventors: Fred Johnson, James Johnson
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Patent number: 7000864Abstract: Apparatus and method for controlling the winding of a sheet of material such as paper and film finished consumer products into a log using an adjustable reference profile. The apparatus and method may provide improved process control, product quality, manufacturing production rate and/or process repeatability. The apparatus and method provide more consistent finished log properties by measuring at least one process parameter during the manufacturing process. The process parameter is then correlated with the desired finished product characteristics and an appropriate correction is made to the reference profile.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2002Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Kevin B. McNeil, Michael Joseph Guyant, Thomas Timothy Byrne, James Fred Johnson
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Publication number: 20030226928Abstract: Apparatus and method for controlling the winding of a sheet of material such as paper and film finished consumer products into a log using an adjustable reference profile. The apparatus and method may provide improved process control, product quality, manufacturing production rate and/or process repeatability. The apparatus and method provide more consistent finished log properties by measuring at least one process parameter during the manufacturing process. The process parameter is then correlated with the desired finished product characteristics and an appropriate correction is made to the reference profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2002Publication date: December 11, 2003Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Kevin B. McNeil, Michael Joseph Guyant, Thomas Timothy Byrne, James Fred Johnson
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Patent number: 5664491Abstract: Polystyrene baler for extreme compaction of expanded polystyrene or other similar materials where a ram forcibly acts to compress the expanded polystyrene material into a narrowing chamber where the narrowing chamber walls further act to compress the expanded polystyrene material to allow for air or gases trapped in the polystyrene material to escape so that a densely packed polystyrene bale is formed. A continuous bale is formed which can be broken or cut into desired lengths or weights. Vertically aligned walls of the bale chamber can be hydraulically actuated to accommodate the degree of compaction desired.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: September 9, 1997Assignee: Harris Waste Management, Inc.Inventors: Wayne Maki, Forrest Wildes, Fred Johnson, Ken Roberts
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Patent number: D460585Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2001Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Inventor: Fred Johnson