Patents by Inventor Andrew H. Johnson

Andrew H. 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).

  • Publication number: 20240123560
    Abstract: A handheld power tool includes a housing, a tool receptacle disposed on a first end of the housing and configured to receive a tool accessory, a motor positioned within the housing and operatively coupled to the tool receptacle to drive the tool accessory, and a dust collection assembly integrated within the housing. The dust collection assembly includes a fan disposed within the housing and operatively coupled to the motor. The fan is configured to generate a suction airflow due to rotation of the motor, and a dust container removably coupled to the housing of the power tool. The dust container is configured to collect dust and other debris generated by the tool accessory during operation of the handheld power tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Julia C. Marsh, John Bloom-Edmonds, Jeffery D. Spraggon, Andrew Delmar Van Hoorn, Allen H. Johnson, III, Amedee Brennan O’Gorman
  • Patent number: 11931632
    Abstract: A golf club head includes a golf club body including a crown, a sole, and a skirt connected between the crown and the sole, the golf club body including a front including a leading edge and a back including a trailing edge, and a hosel connected to the golf club body; a face connected to the front of the golf club body, the face including a geometric center, the golf club head including modifiable boundary conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kraig Alan Willett, Matthew Greensmith, Andrew James, Jason Andrew Mata, Matthew David Johnson, David Anderson, Brandon H. Woolley
  • Patent number: 11934212
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 11934211
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 11934210
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 9536348
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for displaying video surveillance fields of view limitations. The system and method perform video surveillance of a given area and then geo-locate any obstacles within the area, including measuring their overall size and shape. The system and method map the size, location and shape of the objects into a database and then identify where there are video surveillance coverage gaps from each vantage point where video surveillance is being performed on the area. The system and method then determine where there are overlapping locations of blocked video surveillance (i.e., locations that are “invisible” to video surveillance). The system and method create a simulated image of the area from an orientation above the area which indentifies locations within the area that may not be seen by video surveillance from any of the vantage points where video surveillance is being performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Cornett, Robert Charles Becker, Andrew H. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8160371
    Abstract: A system includes a motion detection processor, a motion tracking processor, a people detection processor, a controller, a fusion processor, an appearance model generator processor, a database, a fast search processor, and a matching processor. The motion detection processor, the motion tracking processor, the controller, the people detection processor, the fusion processor, and the appearance model generator processor comprise an analytics pipeline, and the database and the fast search processor comprise a data index pipeline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Yunqian Ma, Ben A. Miller, Andrew H. Johnson, Thomas R. Markham
  • Publication number: 20100321492
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for displaying video surveillance fields of view limitations. The system and method perform video surveillance of a given area and then geo-locate any obstacles within the area, including measuring their overall size and shape. The system and method map the size, location and shape of the objects into a database and then identify where there are video surveillance coverage gaps from each vantage point where video surveillance is being performed on the area. The system and method then determine where there are overlapping locations of blocked video surveillance (i.e., locations that are “invisible” to video surveillance). The system and method create a simulated image of the area from an orientation above the area which indentifies locations within the area that may not be seen by video surveillance from any of the vantage points where video surveillance is being performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Cornett, Robert Charles Becker, Andrew H. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20100321500
    Abstract: A system and method for addressing video surveillance fields of view limitations. The system includes a first video camera that located at a first vantage point and a second video camera that is located at a second vantage point. A first lidar is located at the first vantage point and a second lidar is located at the second vantage point. A global positioning system is used to determine the global position of the first and second cameras and the first and second lidars. A processor receives data from the first camera, the second camera, the first lidar, the second lidar and the global positioning system. The processor creates a synthetic video image from any vantage point that is located between the first and second vantage points using the data from the first and second video cameras, the first and second lidars and the global positioning system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Cornett, Robert Charles Becker, Andrew H. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20100321572
    Abstract: A system includes a first accelerometer and a second accelerometer that are coupled to a processor. The processor is configured to receive input from the accelerometers, calculate a displacement of the first accelerometer and a displacement of the second accelerometer, and refresh a video display unit as a function of the displacement of the first accelerometer and the displacement of the second accelerometer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Cornett, Robert C. Becker, Andrew H. Johnson, Robert E. De Mers
  • Publication number: 20090141993
    Abstract: A system includes a motion detection processor, a motion tracking processor, a people detection processor, a controller, a fusion processor, an appearance model generator processor, a database, a fast search processor, and a matching processor. The motion detection processor, the motion tracking processor, the controller, the people detection processor, the fusion processor, and the appearance model generator processor comprise an analytics pipeline, and the database and the fast search processor comprise a data index pipeline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Yunqian Ma, Ben A. Miller, Andrew H. Johnson, Thomas R. Markham
  • Publication number: 20090057306
    Abstract: A container system for containing a product. The container system includes a primary container containing a primary product and at least one secondary container containing a secondary product. The secondary container is releasably connected to the primary container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew H. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20080170758
    Abstract: A method and system for selecting and allocating high confidence biometric data. A combination of presented identification information along with gathered biometric data are associated with an entity separated by a sensor trigger. For example, presenting a driver's license in addition to automated gathering and identification of face, iris, voice, or any other combination of biometrics can be implemented in the context of gathering and selecting biometric data. Such a method and system solves the problem of harvesting sensor data from disparate sources together to form a more strongly identified individual user profile with appropriate related identifying information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventors: Andrew H. Johnson, Bruce W. Anderson, Edward L. Cochran, Thomas R. Markham
  • Publication number: 20030212610
    Abstract: A system and method for specification and exchange management includes a specification application, an exchange application, a source application, and an optional enterprise application. The specification application enables a user to create, modify, and retire specifications for items having standard terminology in a standard format. The exchange application enables a user to perform a transaction for generating a request for quote/request for proposal to designated suppliers for an item, receiving supply proposals in response to the requests, and forming a contract to supply of the items. The source application exchanges content between the specification application and the exchange application. The enterprise application communicates with user applications for users of the system and transmits content to and from the user and the specification application and the exchange application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventors: Christopher A. Duffy, D. Kelly Holbrook, Andrew H. Johnson, Gopichand Kalahasthy, John Michael Stradinger, Robert W. Tietz, Steven Kim Mitchell, Steven G. Richardson, James D. Ramsey
  • Publication number: 20030195824
    Abstract: A system and method for specification and exchange management includes a specification application, an exchange application, a source application, and an optional enterprise application. The specification application enables a user to create, modify, and retire specifications for items having standard terminology in a standard format. The exchange application enables a user to perform a transaction for generating a request for quote/request for proposal to designated suppliers for an item, receiving supply proposals in response to the requests, and forming a contract to supply of the items. The source application exchanges content between the specification application and the exchange application. The enterprise application communicates with user applications for users of the system and transmits content to and from the user and the specification application and the exchange application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: Christopher A. Duffy, D. Kelly Holbrook, Andrew H. Johnson, Gopichand Kalahasthy, John Michael Stradinger, Robert W. Tietz, Steven Kim Mitchell, Steven G. Richardson, James D. Ramsey
  • Patent number: 6042852
    Abstract: A refrigerated dough system is provided which includes a dough in a container flushed with a gas. The dough contains a leavening agent capable of generating gas in the dough after the dough is sealed in the container. The container is provided with a pressure release mechanism to release excess pressure generated within the container as the dough leavens and during storage. The dough system is capable of sustaining a leavened dough structure during storage so that upon baking the dough, the resulting baked product resembles a freshly prepared and baked dough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Assignee: The Pillsbury Company
    Inventors: William A. Atwell, Stephanie C. K. Hankerson, Michael R. Perry, Victor T. Huang, Diane R. Rosenwald, Katy Ghiasi, Andrew H. Johnson
  • Patent number: 5643625
    Abstract: Refrigerated dough packaging method includes packaging the dough in a package having a pressure release valve associated with a flange to substantially prevent the expanding dough from interfering with the gas venting abilities of the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Assignee: The Pillsbury Company
    Inventors: Michael R. Perry, Victor T. Huang, Diane R. Rosenwald, Andrew H. Johnson, Katy Ghiasi
  • Patent number: 5547694
    Abstract: Refrigerated dough packaging has a pressure release valve associated with a flange to substantially prevent the expanding dough from interfering with the gas venting abilities of the packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1996
    Assignee: The Pillsbury Company
    Inventors: Michael R. Perry, Victor T. Huang, Diane R. Rosenwald, Andrew H. Johnson, Katy Ghiasi
  • Patent number: 5225287
    Abstract: A susceptor includes a substrate and a metal layer coupled to the substrate. An adhesive layer is coupled to the metal layer and a support layer is coupled to the adhesive layer for supporting the susceptor structure. The metal layer includes nickel, chromium and iron each comprising a percentage of the metal layer approximately within the following ranges: nickel is 60% to 68%; chromium is 5% to 37%; and iron is 3% to 38%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1993
    Assignee: The Pillsbury Company
    Inventors: Michael R. Perry, Andrew H. Johnson, Ronald R. Lentz, Craig M. Shevlin