Patents by Inventor Steven L. Johnson
Steven L. 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: 11987459Abstract: A method of transporting a vehicle engine wire harness from a component preparation location to a component pick location is provided. The method includes placing the vehicle engine wire harness on a hook of a component hanger. The component hanger with vehicle engine wire harness is directed along a supply track assembly through a heated enclosure to the component pick location at a vehicle assembly line.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Lloyd R. Holland, Bradley J. Garcia, Scottie L. Foster, Michael C. Greenlee, Eric F. Cornett, Randall L. Johnson, Michael P. Meyer, Steven R. Johnson
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Publication number: 20240133308Abstract: A rotary machine, such as a turbomachine of a gas turbine engine, for example, including a rotor and a rotor seal assembly. The rotor is rotatable about a rotational axis and has a rotor seal face. The rotor seal assembly includes a seal body, one or more primary fluid conduits formed in the seal body, and a retraction assembly. The seal body has a seal face and is positionable to form a fluid-bearing gap between the seal face of the seal body and the rotor seal face. The one or more primary fluid conduits are fluidly connected to the fluid-bearing gap to supply a fluid to the fluid-bearing gap. The retraction assembly is connected to the seal body to move the seal body in a retraction direction away from the rotor seal face.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: David Yamarthi, Prateek Jalan, Grant Portune, Steven Douglas Johnson, Mark L. Hopper, Richard A. Wesling, Ravindra Shankar Ganiger
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Publication number: 20240076050Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes, among other things, a propulsor section including a rotor and blades, a gear train, a compressor section and a turbine section. A static structure includes a first case and a second case. The first case includes a first engine mount location. The second case includes a second engine mount location. The first engine mount location is axially near the gear train.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Gabriel L. Suciu, Brian D. Merry, Christopher M. Dye, Steven B. Johnson, Frederick M. Schwarz
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Patent number: 11911557Abstract: A heating element for a vaporizer cartridge is provided. The vaporizer cartridge may include a reservoir containing vaporizable material and a wicking element in fluid communication with the reservoir. The heating element may include a heating portion, a cartridge contact, and a leg. The heating portion includes at least two tines spaced apart from one another. The cartridge contact may be in in electrical communication with a power source. The leg extends between the heating portion and the cartridge contact. The heating portion may be crimped around the wicking element such that the heating portion secures the wicking element to the heating element and contacts at least two surfaces of the wicking element.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: JUUL Labs, Inc.Inventors: Ariel Atkins, Christopher L. Belisle, Steven Christensen, Alexander M. Hoopai, Eric Joseph Johnson, Jason King, Esteban Leon Duque, Christopher James Rosser
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Patent number: 10658096Abstract: A multilayer magnetic sheet is described which comprises a plurality of stacked magnetic component layers separated by first electrically insulating layers. Each of the plurality of magnetic component layers comprises a plurality of isolated magnetic sublayers having a magnetic layer thickness of less than one micron. The multilayer magnetic sheet has a magnetic fraction between about 5% and about 80%; a total magnetic thickness of greater than or equal to 5 microns; and a relative composite permeability of greater than about 20.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2017Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Xiaoming Kou, Michael S. Graff, Jeffrey M. Florczak, Steven L. Johnson, Rui Yang, Carlos A. Barrios, Steven D. Theiss, Kevin W. Gotrik
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Publication number: 20190035523Abstract: A multilayer magnetic sheet is described which comprises a plurality of stacked magnetic component layers separated by first electrically insulating layers. Each of the plurality of magnetic component layers comprises a plurality of isolated magnetic sublayers having a magnetic layer thickness of less than one micron. The multilayer magnetic sheet has a magnetic fraction between about 5% and about 80%; a total magnetic thickness of greater than or equal to 5 microns; and a relative composite permeability of greater than about 20.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2017Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Xiaoming Kou, Michael S. Graff, Jeffrey M. Florczak, Steven L. Johnson, Rui Yang, Carlos A. Barrios, Steven D. Theiss, Kevin W. Gotrik
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Patent number: 7194179Abstract: An assembly tool for installing an optical fiber in an optical connector includes a base having a connector mounting region to receive and secure the optical connector on the base, the connector including a housing and a ferrule. The assembly tool further includes a protrusion setting mechanism to set a protrusion of the terminal end of the optical fiber, the protrusion corresponding to a distance the terminal end of the fiber extends from an end face of the connector ferrule.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2005Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Johnny P. Bryant, James R. Bylander, James B. Carpenter, Steven L. Johnson
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Publication number: 20040224805Abstract: A basketball game ball (20) comprising an outer cover (22) having nine to twelve cover panels and preferably ten cover panels separated by a plurality of channels (26) extending between and in abutment with the panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2004Publication date: November 11, 2004Applicant: RAWLINGS SPORTING GOODS COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Stan W. Morrison, Steven L. Johnson
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Patent number: 6752732Abstract: A basketball game ball (20) comprising an outer cover (22) having nine to twelve cover panels and preferably ten cover panels separated by a plurality of channels (26) extending between and in abutment with the panels.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2001Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Assignee: Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc.Inventors: Stan W. Morrison, Steven L. Johnson
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Publication number: 20030073526Abstract: A basketball game ball (20) comprising an outer cover (22) having nine to twelve cover panels and preferably ten cover panels separated by a plurality of channels (26) extending between and in abutment with the panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2001Publication date: April 17, 2003Inventors: Stan W. Morrison, Steven L. Johnson
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Patent number: 6221306Abstract: A readily replaceable pin-in-sleeve device (A, B) for gas-assisted injection molding is used with a two-part mold to form an injection molded product from a plastic material. A sleeve (10) has a threaded exterior surface that is shaped to be received in a socket (130) of a mold member (210) opening into a mold cavity. A longitudinally extending bore (20) extends through the sleeve. The bore has a first portion (22) adjacent the cavity, and a second, larger diameter portion (24), spaced from the cavity. A pin (40) extends through the sleeve and has a forward section and an enlarged base, which are received in the bore first and second portions, respectively. A tortuous path for an injection fluid is defined between the pin and the bore to inhibit transport of plastic material into the device when the injection fluid is vented from the mold cavity. A filter 60 positioned in the bore, behind the pin, filters traces of plastic material from the vented injection fluid.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1999Date of Patent: April 24, 2001Assignee: Nitrojection CorporationInventor: Steven L. Johnson
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Patent number: 6149540Abstract: A continuously variable transmission (CVT) system for use on snowmobiles, ATV's and similar vehicles. The CVT includes a rotatable drive clutch connected to an input shaft (the input shaft being connectable to an engine), and a roller clutch carried on the input shaft. The CVT also includes a rotatable driven clutch connected to an output shaft, the driven clutch having a laterally stationary sheave and a laterally movable sheave that is normally biased toward the stationary sheave. An endless flexible drive belt is disposed about the drive and driven clutches. The clutches and drive belt are configured so that when the engine is idling the belt firmly engages a drive surface of the roller clutch that is connected to the drive clutch.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 1997Date of Patent: November 21, 2000Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Mitchell D. Johnson, Gregory G. Lislegard, Michael R. Trihey, Steven D. Corneliusen, Joel H. Anderson, Steven L. Johnson, Barry Walton, David C. Ochab, Brent Barron
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Patent number: 5970791Abstract: An improved rotary fluid meter is provided having expansion chambers for conditioning pressure pulses that may occur in the flow of fluids. The pressure pulses, which inhibit the meter's ability to accurately measure, may originate from within a metering device or from without it. The pressure pulses may be generated upstream of the meter. Fluid flows into the meter through a fluid flow conduit. At least one flow conditioning chamber which is of such a volume and a shape as to enable it to substantially dampen pressure pulses so as to improve the accuracy of the rotary meter is provided along the fluid flow conduit.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1998Date of Patent: October 26, 1999Assignee: American Meter CompanyInventors: John J. Barczynski, Steven L. Johnson
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Patent number: 5950302Abstract: A improved stator apparatus for use in the ignition system of an internal combustion engine. The stator apparatus comprises a magnetically permeable core having a coil housing mounted to a leg portion thereof. A coil assembly including a voltage transformer is maintained in the coil housing. The various coils of the coil assembly are mounted about a central chimney member of the housing coaxial with the portion of the core extending therethrough. A circuit grounding member is electrically connected between the voltage transformer and the core by frictional contact therebetween. The circuit grounding member is constructed of a generally flat conductive piece having a longitudinal ridge defined along a portion of its length. In exemplary constructions, the longitudinal ridge extends along side a portion of the core and is biased into frictional contact therewith. The ridge facilitates assembly of the stator apparatus as well as enhancing electrical connection of the grounding member with the core.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 1997Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Assignee: Power Parts, Inc.Inventors: Rodney G. Delves, Steven L. Johnson
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Patent number: 5721524Abstract: A improved stator apparatus for use in the ignition system of an internal combustion engine. The stator apparatus comprises a magnetically permeable core having a coil housing mounted to a leg portion thereof. A coil assembly including a voltage transformer is maintained in the coil housing. The various coils of the coil assembly are mounted about a central chimney member of the housing coaxial with the portion of the core extending therethrough. A circuit grounding member is electrically connected between the voltage transformer and the core by frictional contact therebetween. The circuit grounding member is constructed of a generally flat conductive piece having a longitudinal ridge defined along a portion of its length. In exemplary constructions, the longitudinal ridge extends along side a portion of the core and is biased into frictional contact therewith. The ridge facilitates assembly of the stator apparatus as well as enhancing electrical connection of the grounding member with the core.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: February 24, 1998Assignee: Power Parts, Inc.Inventors: Rodney G. Delves, Steven L. Johnson
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Patent number: 5276995Abstract: A net trap incorporating a net attached to both a frame and a bar, which is slidably attached to the frame. A handle is attached to the frame. A release means in the handle allows the bar to slide relative to the frame as urged by an elastic means, thereby closing the net and imprisoning its contents.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 1993Date of Patent: January 11, 1994Inventor: Steven L. Johnson
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Patent number: D462732Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2001Date of Patent: September 10, 2002Assignee: Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc.Inventors: Stan W. Morrison, Steven L. Johnson
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Patent number: D488524Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2002Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Assignee: Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc.Inventor: Steven L. Johnson
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Patent number: D491240Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2002Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc.Inventor: Steven L. Johnson
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Patent number: D406149Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 1998Date of Patent: February 23, 1999Assignee: R. E. Phelon Company, Inc.Inventors: Charles W. Brinkley, Steven L. Johnson, Lou R. Montmeny