Patents by Inventor Mark J. Johnson
Mark J. 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: 11945331Abstract: The present disclosure includes an automotive battery system that uses switching devices to increase operational performance and reliability. The battery system includes a battery cell, a primary switching device electrically coupled to a terminal of the battery cell, and a secondary switching device electrically coupled to the terminal of the battery cell and in parallel with the primary switching device. The primary switching device includes an electromechanical switching device that enables charging or discharging of the battery and generates a boosted voltage. A secondary switching device includes a solid-state switching device and a diode, electrically coupled in series, which detect short circuit conditions in a power-efficient manner and remove the short circuit condition by using the boosted voltage to actuate the armature.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: CPS Technology Holdings LLCInventors: Michael R Blemberg, Ronald J. Dulle, Mark R. Johnson, Bryan L. Thieme
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Patent number: 11934211Abstract: A handheld computer device is configured to selectively receive a plurality of fluid output values from a paint sprayer and configured to operate in an accessible mode in which the handheld computer device is in a first location where wireless connectivity, via a continuous or near continuous communication path, to at least one of a network server or the paint sprayer is accessible or operate in an inaccessible mode in which the handheld computer device is in a second location out of range of the continuous or near continuous communication path to at least one of the network server or the paint sprayer.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2023Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: GRACO MINNESOTA INC.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
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Patent number: 11934212Abstract: A handheld computer device is configured to selectively receive a plurality of fluid output values from a paint sprayer and configured to operate in an accessible mode in which the handheld computer device is in a first location where wireless connectivity, via a continuous or near continuous communication path, to at least one of a network server or the paint sprayer is accessible or operate in an inaccessible mode in which the handheld computer device is in a second location out of range of the continuous or near continuous communication path to at least one of the network server or the paint sprayer.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2023Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: GRACO MINNESOTA INC.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
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Patent number: 11934210Abstract: A handheld computer device is configured to selectively receive a plurality of fluid output values from a paint sprayer and configured to operate in an accessible mode in which the handheld computer device is in a first location where wireless connectivity, via a continuous or near continuous communication path, to at least one of a network server or the paint sprayer is accessible or operate in an inaccessible mode in which the handheld computer device is in a second location out of range of the continuous or near continuous communication path to at least one of the network server or the paint sprayer.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: GRACO MINNESOTA INC.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
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Publication number: 20240081802Abstract: Various methods and devices are provided for allowing multiple surgical instruments to be inserted into sealing elements of a single surgical access device. The sealing elements can be movable along predefined pathways within the device to allow surgical instruments inserted through the sealing elements to be moved laterally, rotationally, angularly, and vertically relative to a central longitudinal axis of the device for ease of manipulation within a patient's body while maintaining insufflation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Mark S. Ortiz, David T. Martin, Matthew C. Miller, Mark J. Reese, Wells D. Haberstich, Carl Shurtleff, Charles J. Scheib, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jerome R. Morgan, Daniel H. Duke, Daniel J. Mumaw, Gregory W. Johnson, Kevin L. Houser
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Publication number: 20240075882Abstract: A combination step and obstacle side guard for a vehicle has a first hollow housing portion including an outer robust housing which has a top surface step and bottom obstacle guard surface and a side surface. The side surface including outer edges and forming an inset cavity. An automated deployable running board which has a step portion which is stowed in the inset cavity. A drive linkage mechanism is situated within and protected by said hollow portion of said first hollow housing portion for driving the step between a stowed position in the inset cavity and a deployed step position wherein the step portion can be used for stepping into the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: Magna Exteriors Inc.Inventors: Anthony J. Povinelli, Jeffry J. Zielinski, Mark T. Pilette, Jeffrey R. Johnson
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Patent number: 11915321Abstract: Systems and methods provide for an automated system for analyzing damage and processing claims associated with an insured item, such as a vehicle. An enhanced claims processing server may analyze damage associated with the insured item using photos/video transmitted to the server from a user device (e.g., a mobile device). The mobile device may receive feedback from the server regarding the acceptability of submitted photos/video, and if the server determines that any of the submitted photos/video is unacceptable, the mobile device may capture audio descriptions regarding the insured item. To aid in damage analysis, the server may also interface with various internal and external databases storing reference images of undamaged items and cost estimate information for repairing previously analyzed damages to similar items.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Allstate Insurance CompanyInventors: Jennifer A. Brandmaier, Mark E. Faga, Robert H. Johnson, Daniel Koza, William Loo, Clint J. Marlow, Kurt M. Stricker
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Publication number: 20230277964Abstract: A filtration system having an undulated interlocking housing-endplate interface geometry is described. In the filtration system, a filter element endplate and a filter housing component (e.g., a shell housing, a filter mounting head, etc.) meet at an interface. The filter housing component includes an undulating or repeating pattern that meshes with a matching undulating or repeating pattern on the endplate of the filter element. The undulating or repeating pattern prevents the filter element from freely rotating with respect to the filter housing component of the filtration system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Philip M. Ouweleen, Zemin Jiang, Ted S. Loftis, Karthik Kothakota, Mano Raj Sekar, Mark J. Johnson, Aaron M. Wells, Robert A. Bannister, Joshua Crooks, Brian M. Palmer, Sean M. Grabein, Conner D. Oren
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Patent number: 11724220Abstract: A filtration system having an undulated interlocking housing-endplate interface geometry is described. In the filtration system, a filter element endplate and a filter housing component (e.g., a shell housing, a filter mounting head, etc.) meet at an interface. The filter housing component includes an undulating or repeating pattern that meshes with a matching undulating or repeating pattern on the endplate of the filter element. The undulating or repeating pattern prevents the filter element from freely rotating with respect to the filter housing component of the filtration system.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2018Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Philip M. Ouweleen, Zemin Jiang, Ted S. Loftis, Karthik Kothakota, Mano Raj Sekar, Mark J. Johnson, Aaron M. Wells, Robert A. Bannister, Joshua Crooks, Brian M. Palmer, Sean M. Grabein, Connor D. Oren
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Publication number: 20200384395Abstract: A filtration system having an undulated interlocking housing-endplate interface geometry is described. In the filtration system, a filter element endplate and a filter housing component (e.g., a shell housing, a filter mounting head, etc.) meet at an interface. The filter housing component includes an undulating or repeating pattern that meshes with a matching undulating or repeating pattern on the endplate of the filter element. The undulating or repeating pattern prevents the filter element from freely rotating with respect to the filter housing component of the filtration system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2018Publication date: December 10, 2020Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Philip M. Ouweleen, Zemin Jiang, Ted S. Loftis, Karthik Kothakota, Mano Raj Sekar, Mark J. Johnson, Aaron M. Wells, Robert A. Bannister, Joshua Crooks, Brian M. Palmer, Sean M. Grabein, Connor D. Oren
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Patent number: 10350776Abstract: A pair of cutoff knives configured for mounting on counter-rotating drums such that a serrated edge of one knife of the pair intermeshes with a serrated edge of the other knife of the pair to create a sinusoidal-shaped gap between the intermeshed serrated edges.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2016Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Zenith Cutter, Inc.Inventors: Timothy R. Greve, Mark J. Johnson
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Patent number: 9942731Abstract: Various embodiments include a system and method that automatically communicate data using a nonlinear, time-varying voice channel. The system may include one or more sensors, a controller, and a radio transmitter. The one or more sensors may be operable to detect a condition. The controller may be configured to receive an indication of the detected condition from the at least one sensor. The controller may be configured to generate a message including information of the detected condition based on the received indication of the detected condition. The radio transmitter may be configured to wirelessly transmit the generated message on the voice channel.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2016Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: OTTO ENGINEERING, INC.Inventor: Mark J. Johnson
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Publication number: 20170326747Abstract: A pair of cutoff knives configured for mounting on counter-rotating drums such that a serrated edge of one knife of the pair intermeshes with a serrated edge of the other knife of the pair to create a sinusoidal-shaped gap between the intermeshed serrated edges.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2016Publication date: November 16, 2017Inventors: Timothy R. Greve, Mark J. Johnson
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Patent number: 9675909Abstract: An upper endcap of a fuel filter cartridge includes a skirt, an axially extending pin surrounded by the skirt, and a plurality of ribs that define fluid flow channels leading to the pin. The pin is extendable through an axially facing fuel inlet opening at the upper end of a standpipe for actuating a valve to an open position allowing fuel to flow through the axially facing inlet opening and into the standpipe. The valve can include a hole that receives the pin therein to help stabilize the valve when the valve is actuated open.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2013Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Chad M. Thomas, Eric Burgan, Mark J. Johnson, Jeffrey A. Husband
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Publication number: 20160352545Abstract: Various embodiments include a system and method that automatically communicate data using a nonlinear, time-varying voice channel. The system may include one or more sensors, a controller, and a radio transmitter. The one or more sensors may be operable to detect a condition. The controller may be configured to receive an indication of the detected condition from the at least one sensor. The controller may be configured to generate a message including information of the detected condition based on the received indication of the detected condition. The radio transmitter may be configured to wirelessly transmit the generated message on the voice channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventor: Mark J. Johnson
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Patent number: 9353713Abstract: A fuel water separator (FWS) filter that is configured to permit water to be drained from the water sump of the FWS filter without shutting off fuel flow to the FWS filter. A check valve is positioned between the water sump and the filter element. When the FWS filter is under vacuum (e.g. as in operation), the check valve can be closed to allow water to drain from the sump. The check valve can close automatically by floating on accumulated water in the sump until the water rises to a level where the check valve is closed. The check valve can also close by opening the drain valve of the FWS filter, which causes a differential pressure between the sump and the vacuum created in the filter element chamber, which forces the check valve to close.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2012Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Brian J. Terry, Carey A. Curt, Mark J. Johnson
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Patent number: D772316Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Zenith Cutter, Inc.Inventors: Mark J. Johnson, Timothy R. Greve
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Patent number: D772317Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Zenith Cutter, Inc.Inventors: Mark J. Johnson, Timothy R. Greve
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Patent number: D791205Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2015Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Zenith Cutter, Inc.Inventors: Mark J. Johnson, Timothy R. Greve, Jeffrey G. Cimarrusti
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Patent number: D791206Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2015Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Zenith Cutter, Inc.Inventors: Mark J. Johnson, Timothy R. Greve, Jeffrey G. Cimarrusti, Gregory K. Farnham