Patents by Inventor Nathaniel Johnson
Nathaniel 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: 20240164780Abstract: Described herein are tissue repair scaffolds having improved features which aid in the installation of the scaffolds. Such features include alignment markers, exterior markers which denote the terminal points of interior channels, and increased sheath thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2023Publication date: May 23, 2024Inventors: Aaron KEHRER, Nathaniel JOHNSON
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Publication number: 20240102589Abstract: A gimbal joint includes a monolithic first member including a first connection portion; and a monolithic second member including a second connection portion engaged with the first connection portion such that the monolithic first member and the monolithic second member are configured to move relative to each other about a plurality of axes. The first member may include a plurality of structural portions and a support base. The support base may include an axially-extending aperture that extends through the support base.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Graeme THOROGOOD, William DENNING, Nathaniel JOHNSON, Juan J. LARA, Julien H. COHEN, Ricky SASMAL
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Patent number: 11873925Abstract: A gimbal joint includes a monolithic first member including a first connection portion; and a monolithic second member including a second connection portion engaged with the first connection portion such that the monolithic first member and the monolithic second member are configured to move relative to each other about a plurality of axes. The first member may include a plurality of structural portions and a support base. The support base may include an axially-extending aperture that extends through the support base.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2018Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Graeme Thorogood, William Denning, Nathaniel Johnson, Juan J. Lara, Julien H. Cohen, Ricky Sasmal
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Patent number: 11525840Abstract: A non-nulling gas velocity measurement apparatus performs a non-nulling measurement of gas velocity parameters and includes: a non-nulling pitot probe; gas valves in fluid communication with a different entrant aperture of the non-nulling pitot probe via a different pressure channel; receives stagnant gas from the respective entrant aperture; receives a reference gas; receives a valve control signal; and produces a valve-selected gas based on the valve control signal, the valve-selected gas consisting essentially of the reference gas or the stagnant gas; and a plurality of differential pressure transducers, such that each differential pressure transducer: is separately and independently in fluid communication with a different gas valve, and that gas valve communicates the valve-selected gas to the differential pressure transducer; receives the valve-selected gas from the gas valve; and produces a differential pressure signal from comparison of the pressure of the valve-selected gas to a reference gas pressureType: GrantFiled: April 15, 2021Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCEInventors: Iosif Isaakovich Shinder, Aaron Nathaniel Johnson, Bernard James Filla
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Patent number: 11408933Abstract: A manipulator may include a base portion, an upright portion connected to the base portion, a test head attachment incorporated into the upright portion, and an upright quick connect assembly incorporated into the test head attachment. In some cases, the manipulator includes an automatic weight transfer mechanism, a mobile base portion with casters and/or steerable casters.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2020Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Reid-Ashman Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Bruce D. Baer, Chris McArthur, Leo Wright, Kyle Bodily, Nathaniel Johnson, Brian Hunt, Erik Erekson, Spence Rencher
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Publication number: 20210325421Abstract: A non-nulling gas velocity measurement apparatus performs a non-nulling measurement of gas velocity parameters and includes: a non-nulling pitot probe; gas valves in fluid communication with a different entrant aperture of the non-nulling pitot probe via a different pressure channel; receives stagnant gas from the respective entrant aperture; receives a reference gas; receives a valve control signal; and produces a valve-selected gas based on the valve control signal, the valve-selected gas consisting essentially of the reference gas or the stagnant gas; and a plurality of differential pressure transducers, such that each differential pressure transducer: is separately and independently in fluid communication with a different gas valve, and that gas valve communicates the valve-selected gas to the differential pressure transducer; receives the valve-selected gas from the gas valve; and produces a differential pressure signal from comparison of the pressure of the valve-selected gas to a reference gas pressureType: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Iosif Isaakovich Shinder, Aaron Nathaniel Johnson, Bernard James Filla
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Publication number: 20200393508Abstract: A manipulator may include a base portion, an upright portion connected to the base portion, a test head attachment incorporated into the upright portion, and an upright quick connect assembly incorporated into the test head attachment. In some cases, the manipulator includes an automatic weight transfer mechanism, a mobile base portion with casters and/or steerable casters.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2020Publication date: December 17, 2020Inventors: Bruce D. Baer, Chris McArthur, Leo Wright, Kyle Bodily, Nathaniel Johnson, Brian Hunt, Erik Erekson, Spence Rencher
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Patent number: 10634718Abstract: A manipulator may include a base portion, an upright portion connected to the base portion, a test head attachment incorporated into the upright portion, and an upright quick connect assembly incorporated into the test head attachment. In some cases, the manipulator includes an automatic weight transfer mechanism, a mobile base portion with casters and/or steerable casters.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2017Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Reid-Ashman Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Bruce D. Baer, Chris McArthur, Leo Wright, Kyle Bodily, Nathaniel Johnson, Brian Hunt, Erik Erekson, Spence Rencher
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Patent number: 10609765Abstract: An ice melting assembly for inhibiting ice and snow from collecting in a wheel well includes a liner that is mounted in a wheel well of a vehicle. A heating element is positioned within the liner and the heating element is in thermal communication with the liner. A control is provided and the control is selectively manipulated. The control is electrically coupled to the heating element to turn the heating element on and off.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2017Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Inventor: Nathaniel Johnson
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Publication number: 20190086009Abstract: A gimbal joint includes a monolithic first member including a first connection portion; and a monolithic second member including a second connection portion engaged with the first connection portion such that the monolithic first member and the monolithic second member are configured to move relative to each other about a plurality of axes. The first member may include a plurality of structural portions and a support base. The support base may include an axially-extending aperture that extends through the support base.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Graeme Thorogood, William Denning, Nathaniel Johnson, Juan J. Lara, Julien H. Cohen
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Publication number: 20180343703Abstract: An ice melting assembly for inhibiting ice and snow from collecting in a wheel well includes a liner that is mounted in a wheel well of a vehicle. A heating element is positioned within the liner and the heating element is in thermal communication with the liner. A control is provided and the control is selectively manipulated. The control is electrically coupled to the heating element to turn the heating element on and off.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2017Publication date: November 29, 2018Inventor: Nathaniel Johnson
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Patent number: 10127738Abstract: A method for vehicular control includes providing a forward viewing camera, a yaw rate sensor, a longitudinal accelerometer, a speed sensor and a control system at the vehicle. While the vehicle is moving, an angular rotational velocity of the vehicle about a local vertical axis is determined, a yaw rate offset is determined, and a longitudinal acceleration is determined. A corrected yaw rate is determined responsive to the determined yaw rate offset of the yaw rate sensor and the determined longitudinal acceleration of the vehicle. The control system determines a projected driving path of the vehicle based at least in part on the determined corrected yaw rate. A hazard condition ahead of the vehicle in the projected driving path is determined at least in part responsive to detecting an object and to the projected driving path. The system automatically applies the brakes of the vehicle responsive to the determined hazard condition.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2018Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: William J. Chundrlik, Jr., Nathaniel Johnson, Marc Wimmershoff
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Publication number: 20180204397Abstract: A method for vehicular control includes providing a forward viewing camera, a yaw rate sensor, a longitudinal accelerometer, a speed sensor and a control system at the vehicle. While the vehicle is moving, an angular rotational velocity of the vehicle about a local vertical axis is determined, a yaw rate offset is determined, and a longitudinal acceleration is determined. A corrected yaw rate is determined responsive to the determined yaw rate offset of the yaw rate sensor and the determined longitudinal acceleration of the vehicle. The control system determines a projected driving path of the vehicle based at least in part on the determined corrected yaw rate. A hazard condition ahead of the vehicle in the projected driving path is determined at least in part responsive to detecting an object and to the projected driving path. The system automatically applies the brakes of the vehicle responsive to the determined hazard condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2018Publication date: July 19, 2018Inventors: William J. Chundrlik, JR., Nathaniel Johnson, Marc Wimmershoff
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Publication number: 20180100893Abstract: A manipulator may include a base portion, an upright portion connected to the base portion, a test head attachment incorporated into the upright portion, and an upright quick connect assembly incorporated into the test head attachment. In some cases, the manipulator includes an automatic weight transfer mechanism, a mobile base portion with casters and/or steerable casters.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Applicant: Reid-Ashman Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Bruce D. Baer, Chris McArthur, Leo Wright, Kyle Bodily, Nathaniel Johnson, Brian Hunt, Erik Erekson, Spence Rencher
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Patent number: 9916699Abstract: A method for determining a corrected yaw rate for a vehicle includes receiving a first yaw rate input from a yaw rate sensor of the vehicle and determining if the vehicle is moving or stationary. If the vehicle is determined to be moving, the method includes determining a steering angle of the vehicle, and determining an offset correction value based at least in part on a determined speed of the vehicle and the determined steering angle. A yaw rate offset is determined based at least in part on the determined offset correction value and the received first yaw rate input. A second yaw rate input is received from the yaw rate sensor of the vehicle, and a corrected yaw rate value is determined based at least in part on the received second yaw rate input and the determined yaw rate offset.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2017Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Magna Electronics Inc.Inventors: William J. Chundrlik, Jr., Nathaniel Johnson, Marc Wimmershoff
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Publication number: 20170323493Abstract: A method for determining a corrected yaw rate for a vehicle includes receiving a first yaw rate input from a yaw rate sensor of the vehicle and determining if the vehicle is moving or stationary. If the vehicle is determined to be moving, the method includes determining a steering angle of the vehicle, and determining an offset correction value based at least in part on a determined speed of the vehicle and the determined steering angle. A yaw rate offset is determined based at least in part on the determined offset correction value and the received first yaw rate input. A second yaw rate input is received from the yaw rate sensor of the vehicle, and a corrected yaw rate value is determined based at least in part on the received second yaw rate input and the determined yaw rate offset.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: William J. Chundrlik, JR., Nathaniel Johnson, Marc Wimmershoff
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Patent number: 9715769Abstract: A process for determining a stationary state of a vehicle includes providing a camera and a control having an image processor. Vehicle data is provided to the control by an accelerometer of the vehicle and by at least one of (i) a transmission sensor of the vehicle and (ii) a speed sensor of the vehicle. A determination that the vehicle is stationary is made when at least one of (i) the control determines a jerk value that is approximately zero for a selected duration of time and the control receives vehicle data indicating that the speed of the vehicle was approximately zero for the selected duration of time and (ii) the control determines a jerk value that is approximately zero for a selected duration of time and the control receives vehicle data indicating that the transmission of the vehicle was in ‘Park’ for the selected duration of time.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2016Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: William J. Chundrlik, Jr., Nathaniel Johnson, Marc Wimmershoff
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Publication number: 20160267725Abstract: A process for determining a stationary state of a vehicle includes providing a camera and a control having an image processor. Vehicle data is provided to the control by an accelerometer of the vehicle and by at least one of (i) a transmission sensor of the vehicle and (ii) a speed sensor of the vehicle. A determination that the vehicle is stationary is made when at least one of (i) the control determines a jerk value that is approximately zero for a selected duration of time and the control receives vehicle data indicating that the speed of the vehicle was approximately zero for the selected duration of time and (ii) the control determines a jerk value that is approximately zero for a selected duration of time and the control receives vehicle data indicating that the transmission of the vehicle was in ‘Park’ for the selected duration of time.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: William J. Chundrlik, JR., Nathaniel Johnson, Marc Wimmershoff
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Patent number: 9346468Abstract: A vision system for a vehicle includes a camera having a forward field of view to the exterior of the vehicle through the vehicle windshield. A control includes an image processor that is operable to process captured image data to determine lane delimiters present in the field of view of the camera. The control connects to and receives vehicle data via a vehicle communication bus. The vehicle data includes a yaw rate sensed by a yaw rate sensor of the vehicle. Responsive at least in part to processing of captured image data by the image processor and to vehicle data received via the vehicle communication bus, the control determines a corrected yaw rate at least one of (i) when the vehicle is stationary and (ii) when the vehicle is moving straight. The control provides the corrected yaw rate to a driver assistance system of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: MAGNA ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: William J. Chundrlik, Jr., Nathaniel Johnson, Marc Wimmershoff
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Patent number: 9319109Abstract: A connectivity monitor/controller. A wireless connection is established between a mobile device and a docking station that also communicates with external device(s) each configured to selectably communicate with the mobile device via a connectivity through the docking station or through a direct connection with the mobile device. The docking station receives a connectivity assignment specifying external device(s) and a respective connectivity between the mobile device and the specified external device. Each specified connectivity is established based on the connectivity assignment. A display indicating a connectivity configuration including an indication of each specified external device and an indication of each external device's respective connectivity is generated, where the indication of the respective connectivity indicates either a connectivity through the docking station or a direct connectivity, or both.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2015Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Jon Matthew Jurgovan, Duc-Ngon Thi Pham, Alan Kirk Stewart, Sarah Marie Guichard, Derek Nathaniel Johnson, Douglas James Arthur Burrell, Steven Henry Fyke