Patents by Inventor Allen E. Johnson

Allen 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).

  • Patent number: 9292403
    Abstract: Mechanisms are provided for a graphical user interface tool for system-wide topology and performance monitoring with per-partition views. A graphical user interface application presents a consolidated view of physical and logical information based on the received performance data. The mechanisms provide real-time performance and utilization information in a visual format relative to the physical components in a topographical layout. The user may drill down to lower levels to view more detailed performance and utilization information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: William A. Bostic, Randall R. Heisch, Venkat R. Indukuru, Allen E. Johnson, Jesse L. Sathre, Philip L. Vitale
  • Patent number: 7681744
    Abstract: A merchandising system for articles comprising a base comprising an upper surface having a plurality of ribs, an underside having a plurality of supports formed integrally with the underside of the base, and a first side and a second side. The merchandising system comprises a frame coupled to the base and configured to couple with a shelving system for supporting the base in a substantially horizontal configuration, a first guide and a second guide coupled to the base for supporting articles, and an assembly for advancing the articles that is coupled to the base and provides force on the articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventor: Allen E. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20080314852
    Abstract: A merchandising system for articles comprising a first divider providing a sidewall and a generally longitudinal member along the sidewall and a second divider providing a sidewall and a generally longitudinal member along the sidewall. The first divider is coupled to the second divider to form a compartment for the articles between the sidewall of the first compartment and the sidewall of the second compartment. The compartment has a front and a back. A support for the articles is provided within the compartment between the sidewall of the first divider and the sidewall of the second divider from adjacent the front of the compartment to adjacent the back of the compartment by the member on the first divider and the member on the second divider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: GARY M. RICHTER, ALLEN E. JOHNSON, M. SCOTT BRYSON, DANIEL J. SHIFFER, TERRENCE G. BERGLUND
  • Publication number: 20080179267
    Abstract: A grid wall display system and grid wall brackets for use therein, the grid wall brackets configured to removably secure to adjacent vertical supports and to securely retain a grid wall panel therebetween, without requiring permanent attachment or hardware to secure the grid wall panel to the bracket or the bracket to the vertical supports. The grid bracket includes a first rearwardly extending attachment tab including an upward projection and a downward projection, each projection designed to allow the bracket to fit within or clear the slots of the slotted vertical support when pivoted or tipped at an angle with respect to the position of the vertical support, but also to prevent removal or slippage of the bracket when the grid wall itself is installed or repositioned thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventor: Allen E. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20080179474
    Abstract: A product hanger for use in a grid wall display system, the product hanger configured to removably secure to the horizontal members of a grid wall display panel. The product hanger includes a forwardly extending peg for retaining products thereon and an attachment hook, the attachment hook including a top portion configured to engage a horizontal member of the grid wall panel, and a bottom portion including a forwardly facing open arm configured to snap fit on to another horizontal member of the grid panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventor: Allen E. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20080164229
    Abstract: A merchandising system for articles comprising a first divider providing a sidewall and a generally longitudinal member along the sidewall and a second divider providing a sidewall and a generally longitudinal member along the sidewall. The first divider is coupled to the second divider to form a compartment for the articles between the sidewall of the first compartment and the sidewall of the second compartment. The compartment has a front and a back. A support for the articles is provided within the compartment between the sidewall of the first divider and the sidewall of the second divider from adjacent the front of the compartment to adjacent the back of the compartment by the member on the first divider and the member on the second divider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Gary M. Richter, Allen E. Johnson, M. Scott Bryson, Daniel J. Schiffer, Terrence G. Berglund
  • Publication number: 20080156752
    Abstract: A merchandising system may comprise a first base comprising a horizontal surface and at least one vertical panel and a member configured to couple the merchandising system to a shelf system. The member may be configured to be provided in a first position where the member engages the shelf system and the member may be configured to be provided in a second position where the member is in a stowed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: M. Scott Bryson, Gary M. Richter, Terrence G. Bgerglund, Allen E. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20080156751
    Abstract: A merchandising system for articles comprising a first divider providing a sidewall and a generally longitudinal member along the sidewall and a second divider providing a sidewall and a generally longitudinal member along the sidewall. The first divider is coupled to the second divider to form a compartment for the articles between the sidewall of the first compartment and the sidewall of the second compartment. The compartment has a front and a back. A support for the articles is provided within the compartment between the sidewall of the first divider and the sidewall of the second divider from adjacent the front of the compartment to adjacent the back of the compartment by the member on the first divider and the member on the second divider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2008
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Gary M. Richter, Allen E. Johnson, M.Scott Bryson, Daniel J. Schiffer, Terrence G. Berglund
  • Patent number: 7195123
    Abstract: A merchandising system is disclosed. The merchandising system provides for the presentation and storage of products contained in product cases comprising a base having a front end and a back end, the base being configured to support the products. In addition, the merchandising system comprises an assembly for advancing the products from the back end to the front end, and a frame that engages a successive product unit to be presented for display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Roslof, Allen E. Johnson
  • Patent number: 7124898
    Abstract: A merchandising system for articles comprising a connector, a first divider coupled to the connector, and a second divider coupled to the connector wherein a compartment of a first size is provided when the first divider is coupled to a portion of the connector and the second divider is coupled to a portion of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary M. Richter, Allen E. Johnson, M. Scott Bryson, Daniel J. Schiffer, Terrence G. Berglund
  • Patent number: 7028852
    Abstract: A system and method for providing a merchandising system. The merchandising system includes a first divider, a second divider, and a third divider. The merchandising system further includes a first connector and a second connector. The first connector couples the first divider and the second divider. The first connector provides for selective size adjustability between the first divider and the second divider. The second connector couples the second divider and the third divider. The second connector provides for selective size adjustability between the second divider and the third divider. The connector may be provided in a variety of configurations, including teeth configured to engage with the divider. The connector may alternatively include a flexible member configured to engage and disengage with the divider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen E. Johnson, M. Scott Bryson
  • Patent number: 6886699
    Abstract: Systems and methods for merchandising product. A merchandising system includes a base having a first set of interfaces and a second set of interfaces, a first divider having a first engagement portion, and a second divider having a second engagement portion. The first engagement portion releasably couples to one of the interfaces of the first set of interfaces and the second engagement portion releasably couples to one of the interfaces of the second set of interfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen E. Johnson, M. Scott Bryson, Gary Michael Richter, Terrence G. Berglund
  • Publication number: 20040222171
    Abstract: A merchandising and/or display system for displaying objects is disclosed. The merchandising system may include a base, an interface coupled to the base, and at least one support coupled to the interface. The at least one support is configured to be coupled to the interface at a first position to provide a first mounting arrangement and is configured to be coupled to the interface at a second position to provide a second mounting arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Applicant: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventor: Allen E. Johnson
  • Patent number: 6749168
    Abstract: A merchandising and/or display system for displaying objects is disclosed. The display system for differently sized vehicles comprises a base, a first plate configured to be rotated relative to the base, members coupled to the first plate, a mounting plate comprising a number of slots and coupled to the members, and supports configured to be coupled to the mounting plate at locations along the slots. The supports are configured to be adjustable to accommodate differently sized vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventor: Allen E. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20030234228
    Abstract: A merchandising system for presenting and storing products includes a first compartment to receive at least one product in a vertical orientation, and a second compartment provided below the first compartment. The second compartment includes a first portion to receive at least one product in a vertical orientation and a second portion to receive at least one product only in a horizontal orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2003
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Inventor: Allen E. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20030217980
    Abstract: A merchandising system for storing and displaying at least a first sized product and a second sized product includes a center member, a first member adjustably coupled on a first side of the center member and configured to be adjusted between at least a first position and a second position, and a second member adjustably coupled on a second side of the center member and configured to be adjusted between at least a first position and a second position. The products are configured to be received between the first member and the second member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2003
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventors: Allen E. Johnson, Terrence G. Berglund
  • Patent number: D520776
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary M. Richter, Allen E. Johnson, Terrence G. Berglund
  • Patent number: D476170
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventor: Allen E. Johnson
  • Patent number: D556031
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventor: Allen E. Johnson
  • Patent number: D564865
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: DCI Marketing, Inc.
    Inventor: Allen E. Johnson