Patents by Inventor Richard E. Johnson
Richard E. 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: 11926089Abstract: An apparatus is provided for assisting in affixing a screen protector to a display of an electronic device. The apparatus includes a base including a platform configured to support the electronic device. The apparatus includes a lid configured to cover at least a portion of the base and the supported electronic device. The lid includes an aperture.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2023Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Richard W. Vinson, Zachariah J. Pickett, John P. Fitzgerald, Douglas A. Kempel, Jamie L. Johnson, Ross V. Bulkley, Adam J. Havens, Grady E. Barfoot
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Publication number: 20220110734Abstract: According to an aspect, an apparatus includes a bodily implant configured to be implanted into a body of a patient, the implant including an inflatable member and a sending unit, the sending unit having a sensor configured to sense the pressure of the inflation member; and a reading unit, the reading unit configured to be disposed outside of the body of the patient and configured to operatively communicate with the sending unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2021Publication date: April 14, 2022Inventor: Richard E. Johnson
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Publication number: 20160146563Abstract: This invention relates to a Gatling-type machine gun simulated weapon system having a feeder de-linker which is capable of replicating malfunctions including a weapon jamming condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Applicant: Industrial Smoke & Mirrors, Inc.Inventors: Andrew W. Garvis, Richard E. Johnson
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Patent number: 9004921Abstract: A motion and vibration cuing system for use with a motion simulator provides vibratory, impulse, onset and sustained motion cuing, independently or simultaneously, by operation of a frame assembly capable of producing vibration and six degrees-of-freedom of motion in coordination with one or more motion seats, mounted to the frame assembly, which produce surge, sway, heave and roll motions.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2011Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Industrial Smoke & Mirrors, Inc.Inventors: Andrew W. Garvis, Dennis P. Wilhelm, Richard E. Johnson, Steven G. Lansrud
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Patent number: 8933150Abstract: This invention describes a composite molded material consisting of granular ceramic or ceramic coated material and liquid epoxy or urethane resin or vinyl ester resin or polyester resin or mixtures thereof in various ratios by weight and the processes by which the invention is produced. This invention results in a composite material of two or more dissimilar materials which improves the characteristic properties, such as wear, stain and abrasion resistance, oxidation resistance, corrosion resistance, heat resistance, electrical and thermal conductivity, and mechanical strength for which a monolithic material is not satisfactory.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2006Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Grenite Sustainable Solutions, LLCInventors: John G. Carpenter, Richard E. Johnson
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Patent number: 8662585Abstract: A motion seat for use in a vehicle motion simulator comprises a seat back, a seat pan, a first actuator coupled to a linkage assembly located on one side of the seat pan, a second actuator coupled to an identical linkage assembly on the other side of the seat pan, and a third actuator coupled to a linkage assembly on the aft end of the seat pan, wherein the first and second actuators are effective to independently produce roll right and roll left motion of the seat pan while collectively creating upward and downward heave motion of the seat pan and the third actuator is effective to create surge motion of the seat pan.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2011Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Industrial Smoke & Mirrors, Inc.Inventors: Andrew W. Garvis, Dennis P. Wilhelm, Richard E. Johnson, Steven G. Lansrud
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Publication number: 20130001995Abstract: A motion seat for use in a vehicle motion simulator comprises a seat back, a seat pan, a first actuator coupled to a linkage assembly located on one side of the seat pan, a second actuator coupled to an identical linkage assembly on the other side of the seat pan, and a third actuator coupled to a linkage assembly on the aft end of the seat pan, wherein the first and second actuators are effective to independently produce roll right and roll left motion of the seat pan while collectively creating upward and downward heave motion of the seat pan and the third actuator is effective to create surge motion of the seat pan.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: INDUSTRIAL SMOKE & MIRRORS, INC.Inventors: Andrew W. Garvis, Dennis P. Wilhelm, Richard E. Johnson, Steven G. Lansrud
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Publication number: 20120301853Abstract: A motion and vibration cuing system for use with a motion simulator provides vibratory, impulse, onset and sustained motion cuing, independently or simultaneously, by operation of a frame assembly capable of producing vibration and six degrees-of-freedom of motion in coordination with one or more motion seats, mounted to the frame assembly, which produce surge, sway, heave and roll motions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2011Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: INDUSTRIAL SMOKE & MIRRORS, INC.Inventors: Andrew W. Garvis, Dennis P. Wilhelm, Richard E. Johnson, Steven G. Lansrud
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Publication number: 20040155414Abstract: A quick-release multi-drive drill motor chuck for receiving a rotary tool is provided. The chuck body has a first end, a second end, and an axis and a defined cylindrical bore from the first end toward the second end. The chuck body defines a plurality of orifices extending from the bore at a finite distance from the first end, the chuck body defining a keyway or relief embodiment in the first end. A plurality of detent balls are disposed in the plurality of orifices such that one ball is placed inside of each orifice. A collar having an axis is disposed concentrically around the chuck body in axial slip fit relationship, such that slipping the collar axially along the chuck body will alternately expose the orifices to either the inner wall or a recess, thereby positioning said recess for receiving the detent balls.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2003Publication date: August 12, 2004Inventors: Paul L. Baldwin, Richard E. Johnson
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Patent number: 6725703Abstract: The disclosed apparatus is a tool for adjusting a hinge. The tool comprises a head having a first jaw portion and an opposite-facing second jaw portion. The first jaw portion and the second jaw portion define an opening which has the same shape as a cross-section of the knuckles of the hinge. The apparatus further comprises a handle attached to the head. Because the tool engages the knuckles of the hinge at the back of the knuckles, there is no unsightly scratching of the hinge. A method of use of the tool is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2002Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Inventor: Richard E. Johnson
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Patent number: 6365980Abstract: A semiconductor device comprising a thermally conductive foil including a chip mount portion having first and second surfaces; an integrated circuit chip attached to said first surface; a body of encapsulation material molded around said chip and said first surface such that it leaves said second surface exposed; and said second surface comprising means for forming thermal contact, thereby creating a path for dissipating thermal energy from said chip. Said means for thermal contact comprise a configuration of said second surface suitable for direct thermal attachment to a heat sink. Alternatively, said means for thermal contact comprise a configuration of said second surface suitable for thermal attachment including solder balls between the chip and the heat sink.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Buford H. Carter, Jr., Dennis D. Davis, David R. Kee, Richard E. Johnson
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Patent number: 6365976Abstract: A semiconductor device, especially a Ball Grid Array or Chip Scale Package, comprising an integrated circuit chip having at least one input/output terminal; a body of encapsulation material molded around said chip, forming a generally flat surface including at least one dimple having a suitable size and shape to receive a solder ball or solder paste; and said dimple having an electrically conductive solderable surface connected to said terminal.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: Texas Instruments IncorporatedInventors: Buford H. Carter, Jr., Dennis D. Davis, David R. Kee, Richard E. Johnson
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Publication number: 20010023001Abstract: A sterilizable flexible pouch package includes a non-woven barrier web, a perforated plastic intermediate web, and an imperforate plastic upper web. Line heat seals bonding the webs from a cavity into which a sterilizing fluid may enter after passing through the barrier and intermediate webs. The line heat seal bonding the upper and intermediate webs is of the delamination failure type. An access opening is provided for insertion of an object to be sterilized into the cavity after which the access opening is sealed, enclosing the object in the cavity. After sterilizing, the package is opened by peeling apart the upper web from the intermediate web which causes a delamination failure of the line heat seal. Preferred materials enable steam sterilization at temperature of 270° F.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2001Publication date: September 20, 2001Inventors: Mark E. Weiss, Thomas J. Bauer, Richard E. Johnson
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Patent number: 6251489Abstract: A sterilizable flexible pouch package includes a non-woven barrier web, a perforated plastic intermediate web, and an imperforate plastic upper web. Line heat seals bonding the webs from a cavity into which a sterilizing fluid may enter after passing through the barrier and intermediate webs. The line heat seal bonding the upper and intermediate webs is of the delamination failure type. An access opening is provided for insertion of an object to be sterilized into the cavity after which the access opening is sealed, enclosing the object in the cavity. After sterilizing, the package is opened by peeling apart the upper web from the intermediate web which causes a delamination failure of the line heat seal. Preferred materials enable steam sterilization at temperature of 270° F.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 1999Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Inventors: Mark E. Weiss, Thomas J. Bauer, Richard E. Johnson
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Patent number: 6189694Abstract: A high temperature steam-sterilizable flexible pouch package includes a non-woven barrier web, a perforated plastic intermediate web, and an imperforate plastic upper web. Line heat seals bonding the webs form a cavity into which high temperature sterilizing steam may enter after passing through the barrier and intermediate webs. The line heat seal bonding the upper and intermediate webs is of the delamination failure type. An access opening is provided for insertion of an object to be sterilized into the cavity after which the access opening is sealed, enclosing the object in the cavity. After high temperature steam sterilizing, the package is opened by peeling apart the upper web from the intermediate web which causes a delamination failure of the line heat seal. Preferred materials enable vacuum cycle steam sterilization at a temperature of at least 270° F.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignees: Whitesell of North Carolina, Inc., American National Can CompanyInventors: Mark E. Weiss, Thomas J. Bauer, Richard E. Johnson
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Patent number: 6117505Abstract: A sterilizable flexible pouch package includes a non-woven barrier web, a perforated plastic intermediate web, and an imperforate plastic upper web. Line heat seals bonding the webs from a cavity into which a sterilizing steam may enter after passing through the barrier and intermediate webs. The line heat seal bonding the upper and intermediate webs is of the delamination failure type. An access opening is provided for insertion of an object to be sterilized into the cavity after which the access opening is sealed, enclosing the object in the cavity. After sterilizing, the package is opened by peeling apart the upper web from the intermediate web which causes a delamination failure of the line heat seal. Preferred materials enable steam sterilization at temperature of 270.degree. F.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1996Date of Patent: September 12, 2000Assignees: Whitesell of North Carolina, Inc., American National Can CompanyInventors: Mark E. Weiss, Thomas J. Bauer, Richard E. Johnson
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Patent number: 5947287Abstract: A high temperature steam-sterilizable flexible pouch package includes a non-woven barrier web, a perforated plastic intermediate web, and an imperforate plastic upper web. Line heat seals bonding the webs form a cavity into which high temperature sterilizing steam may enter after passing through the barrier and intermediate webs. The line heat seal bonding the upper and intermediate webs is of the delamination failure type. An access opening is provided for insertion of an object to be sterilized into the cavity after which the access opening is sealed, enclosing the object in the cavity. After high temperature steam sterilizing, the package is opened by peeling apart the upper web from the intermediate web which causes a delamination failure of the line heat seal. Preferred materials enable vacuum cycle steam sterilization at a temperature of at least 270.degree. F.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1996Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Assignees: Whitesell of North Carolina, Inc., American National Can CompanyInventors: Mark E. Weiss, Thomas J. Bauer, Richard E. Johnson
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Patent number: 5653090Abstract: A high temperature steam-sterilizable flexible pouch package includes a non-woven barrier web, a perforated plastic intermediate web, and an imperforate plastic upper web. Line heat seals bonding the webs form a cavity into which high temperature sterilizing steam may enter after passing through the barrier and intermediate webs. The line heat seal bonding the upper and intermediate webs is of the delamination failure type. An access opening is provided for insertion of an object to be sterilized into the cavity after which the access opening is sealed, enclosing the object in the cavity. After high temperature steam sterilizing, the package is opened by peeling apart the upper web from the intermediate web which causes a delamination failure of the line heat seal. Preferred materials enable vacuum cycle steam sterilization at a temperature of at least 270.degree. F.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1995Date of Patent: August 5, 1997Assignees: OnGard Systems, Inc., American National Can CompanyInventors: Mark E. Weiss, Thomas J. Bauer, Richard E. Johnson
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Patent number: 5590777Abstract: A sterilizable flexible pouch package includes a non-woven barrier web, a perforated plastic intermediate web, and an imperforate plastic upper web. Line heat seals bonding the webs from a cavity into which sterilizing steam may enter after passing through the barrier and intermediate webs. The line heat seal bonding the upper and intermediate webs is of the delamination failure type. An access opening is provided for insertion of an object to be sterilized into the cavity after which the access opening is sealed, enclosing the object in the cavity. After sterilizing, the package is opened by peeling apart the upper web from the intermediate web which causes a delamination failure of the line heat seal. Preferred materials enable steam sterilization at temperature of 270.degree. F.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1994Date of Patent: January 7, 1997Assignees: OnGard Systems, Inc., American National Can CompanyInventors: Mark E. Weiss, Thomas J. Bauer, Richard E. Johnson
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Patent number: 5459978Abstract: A steam sterilizable pouch is disclosed. The pouch includes a non-woven steam-permeable bottom web. A multi-layer intermediate web is bonded to the bottom web. The multi-layer web is substantially steam impermeable, except for a perforated steam-permeable region. The intermediate web includes top and bottom layers. A steam-impermeable top web is bonded by a first line heat seal to the top layer of the intermediate web. A cavity having a heat sealable access opening is located between the top web and the top layer. At least a portion of the first line heat seal is peelable after steam sterilization of the pouch at 270.degree. F., the peel strength being from 3/4 to 5 pounds per inch. The bonding of the intermediate web to the bottom web is by a second line heat seal that is located peripherally outside of the perforated steam permeable region of the intermediate web.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 1993Date of Patent: October 24, 1995Assignees: OnGard Systems Inc, American National Can CompanyInventors: Mark E. Weiss, Thomas J. Bauer, Richard E. Johnson