Patents by Inventor Andrew J. Johnson

Andrew J. 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: 10916163
    Abstract: A display system useful for achieving a wide field of view infinity effect. The system includes a frame assembly adapted for mounting on a wall of viewing space. The system includes a display element with a display surface. The system includes a magnifying lens supported within the frame assembly with a rear surface facing the display surface and with a front surface facing the viewing space. The rear surface of the magnifying lens is parallel to the display surface of the display element and is separated from the display surface by a separation distance less than a focal length of the magnifying lens, e.g., a value such that a ratio of the separation distance to the focal length is in the range of 0.169 to 0.254. The magnifying lens may be a Fresnel lens in the form of a planar plastic sheet manufactured to provide a flat spherical lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel M. Joseph, Andrew J. Johnson, Gilles J. Martin, Harry B. Wykes
  • Patent number: 10053923
    Abstract: An enhanced union connection for connecting tubular members together. The enhanced union connection may include a male end member, a female end member, a wing nut, and nut retaining segments. The union connection is configured to quickly and easily connect and disconnect tubular members together, while providing and maintaining a robust connection and seal (e.g. up to 15,000 psi or more) between the tubular members when connected together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: FORUM US, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Johnson, Mark C. Dille, Wesley D. Freed
  • Patent number: 9995102
    Abstract: A manifold trailer is provided and includes a chassis, a low pressure piping system disposed along a length of the chassis, and a single high pressure output manifold disposed along the length of the chassis, the high pressure output manifold terminating at a splitter that distributes fluids from the high pressure manifold to a wellhead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: FORUM US, INC.
    Inventors: Mark C. Dille, Andrew J. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20170314336
    Abstract: An enhanced union connection for connecting tubular members together. The enhanced union connection may include a male end member, a female end member, a wing nut, and nut retaining segments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew J. JOHNSON, Mark C. DILLE, Wesley D. FREED
  • Publication number: 20170122060
    Abstract: A manifold trailer is provided and includes a chassis, a low pressure piping system disposed along a length of the chassis, and a single high pressure output manifold disposed along the length of the chassis, the high pressure output manifold terminating at a splitter that distributes fluids from the high pressure manifold to a wellhead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Mark C. DILLE, Andrew J. JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20160131194
    Abstract: A swivel joint disassembly tool includes a compliant body having a first side and a second side, and a plurality of ball ejection tabs disposed adjacent to an opening formed in the compliant body, the plurality of ball ejection tabs extending from the second side and being positioned along an axis that forms an acute angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the compliant body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventor: Andrew J. JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20150266142
    Abstract: A series progressive divider valve comprises a valve body and pistons. The valve body comprises a fluid inlet, piston bores, outlet bores, porting and undercuts. The fluid inlet extends into an exterior of the valve body. The piston bores extend through the valve body from a first end to a second end. Each piston bores includes a piston. The outlet bores extend into the valve body, each outlet bores comprises a first set of outlet bores and a second set of outlet bores. The porting forms a plurality passageways connecting the piston bores to each other and with the outlet bores such that when high pressure fluid is applied to the inlet each of the pistons reciprocates from the first end to the second end in sequence. An undercut is located at an intersection between each passageway and piston bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew J. Klaphake, Anthony J. Kuschel, Dain D. Thul, Andrew J. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9062783
    Abstract: A series progressive divider valve comprises a valve body and pistons. The valve body comprises a fluid inlet, piston bores, outlet bores, porting and undercuts. The fluid inlet extends into an exterior of the valve body. The piston bores extend through the valve body from a first end to a second end. Each piston bores includes a piston. The outlet bores extend into the valve body, each outlet bores comprises a first set of outlet bores and a second set of outlet bores. The porting forms a plurality passageways connecting the piston bores to each other and with the outlet bores such that when high pressure fluid is applied to the inlet each of the pistons reciprocates from the first end to the second end in sequence. An undercut is located at an intersection between each passageway and piston bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Klaphake, Anthony J. Kuschel, Dain D. Thul, Andrew J. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8939176
    Abstract: A series progressive divider valve comprises a valve body and pistons. The valve body comprises a fluid inlet, piston bores, outlet bores and porting. The fluid inlet extends into an exterior of the valve body. The piston bores extend through the valve body from a first end to a second end, wherein the piston bores are arranged along a first circular path intersecting each of the piston bores. Each piston bore includes a piston. The outlet bores extend into the valve body, and each outlet bore comprises a first set of outlet bores, and a second set of outlet bores. The porting forms a plurality passageways connecting the piston bores to each other and with the outlet bores such that when high pressure fluid is applied to the inlet each of the pistons reciprocates from the first end to the second end in sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Klaphake, Anthony J. Kuschel, Dain D. Thul, Andrew J. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20130118603
    Abstract: A series progressive divider valve comprises a valve body and pistons. The valve body comprises a fluid inlet, piston bores, outlet bores and porting. The fluid inlet extends into an exterior of the valve body. The piston bores extend through the valve body from a first end to a second end, wherein the piston bores are arranged along a first circular path intersecting each of the piston bores. Each piston bore includes a piston. The outlet bores extend into the valve body, and each outlet bore comprises a first set of outlet bores, and a second set of outlet bores. The porting forms a plurality passageways connecting the piston bores to each other and with the outlet bores such that when high pressure fluid is applied to the inlet each of the pistons reciprocates from the first end to the second end in sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: GRACO MINNESOTA INC.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Klaphake, Anthony J. Kuschel, Dain D. Thul, Andrew J. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20130061967
    Abstract: A series progressive divider valve comprises a valve body and pistons. The valve body comprises a fluid inlet, piston bores, outlet bores, porting and undercuts. The fluid inlet extends into an exterior of the valve body. The piston bores extend through the valve body from a first end to a second end. Each piston bores includes a piston. The outlet bores extend into the valve body, each outlet bores comprises a first set of outlet bores and a second set of outlet bores. The porting forms a plurality passageways connecting the piston bores to each other and with the outlet bores such that when high pressure fluid is applied to the inlet each of the pistons reciprocates from the first end to the second end in sequence. An undercut is located at an intersection between each passageway and piston bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: GRACO MINNESOTA INC.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Klaphake, Anthony J. Kuschel, Dain D. Thul, Andrew J. Johnson
  • Patent number: 7089889
    Abstract: A generator having a plastic frame. The frame includes plastic panels surrounding the engine and alternator assembly for the generator, providing an enclosure for the engine and alternator assembly and permitting additional features to be added to the frame without adding additional pieces. A retractable cord wrap folds into and out of recesses in one or more panels of the generator. An oil drain chute is provided in one portion of the frame. A retractable handle is extendable from a first recessed position in which the handle is substantially contained within the frame for the generator to an extended position in which the handle extends outward from the frame. A fuel gauge extends along the outer portion of a fuel tank and is formed from a translucent tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Powermate Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew J. Johnson, Jere B. Albright, Jr., Saeid Shokrzadeh
  • Publication number: 20040091828
    Abstract: A burner (10) for reducing NOx emissions where supply fuel (16) and supply air (20) are supplied to a combustion tunnel (52) at high and low velocities and secondary air (26) is supplied to a secondary combustion zone (60), wherein products of combustion (59) exiting into the secondary combustion zone (60) from the combustion tunnel (52) are drawn back into the combustion tunnel (52) and back into the secondary air conduit (54).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: Harry P. Finke, Gregory T. Kitko, Andrew J. Johnson, John R. Hemmerlin
  • Patent number: 6695235
    Abstract: A power washer that is foldable and that may be hung on a wall in the folded configuration. The power washer includes front and rear legs. The front legs and rear legs fold in toward one other and under a prime mover so as to make the power washer more compact when hung. The front legs are formed integral with a handle, and the front legs and handle rotate relative to the prime mover. This feature permits the folded power washer to be hung from the handle, and enables the power washer to be hung so that the prime mover is held in an upright position. The rear legs may be pivotally attached to the front legs, so that folding of the front legs causes a corresponding folding of the rear legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Coleman Powermate, Inc.
    Inventors: Ginnie A. Faller, Andrew J. Johnson, James N. Marshall
  • Patent number: 6685463
    Abstract: A burner (10) for reducing NOx emissions where supply fuel (16) and supply air (20) are supplied to a combustion tunnel (52) at high and low velocities and secondary air (26) is supplied to a secondary combustion zone (60), wherein products of combustion (59) exiting into the secondary combustion zone (60) from the combustion tunnel (52) are drawn back into the combustion tunnel (52) and back into the secondary air conduit (54).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Bloom Engineering Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Harry P. Finke, Gregory T. Kitko, Andrew J. Johnson, John R. Hemmerlin
  • Publication number: 20030080222
    Abstract: A power washer that is foldable and that may be hung on a wall in the folded configuration. The power washer includes front and rear legs. The front legs and rear legs fold in toward one other and under a prime mover so as to make the power washer more compact when hung. The front legs are formed integral with a handle, and the front legs and handle rotate relative to the prime mover. This feature permits the folded power washer to be hung from the handle, and enables the power washer to be hung so that the prime mover is held in an upright position. The rear legs may be pivotally attached to the front legs, so that folding of the front legs causes a corresponding folding of the rear legs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Applicant: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Ginnie A. Faller, Andrew J. Johnson, James N. Marshall
  • Publication number: 20010038985
    Abstract: A burner (10) for reducing NOx emissions where supply fuel (16) and supply air (20) are supplied to a combustion tunnel (52) at high and low velocities and secondary air (26) is supplied to a secondary combustion zone (60), wherein products of combustion (59) exiting into the secondary combustion zone (60) from the combustion tunnel (52) are drawn back into the combustion tunnel (52) and back into the secondary air conduit (54).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Publication date: November 8, 2001
    Inventors: Harry P. Finke, Gregory T. Kitko, Andrew J. Johnson, John R. Hemmerlin
  • Patent number: 4973253
    Abstract: A color indicating apparatus which comprises a plurality of concentric overlappingly arranged discs which are rotatably mounted on a pivot post which is carried by a base. Each disc is basically transparent and includes a plurality of windows with each window being colored to a certain percentage of screening. Each disc is a certain primary color with there normally being utilized four in number of discs with there being four primary colors. Mounted on the base is a locking device which is to be movable to engage with the peripheral edge of the overlapped discs so as to lock the discs when located in a selected position. The visually observable color of each window within the outer disc will assume various shades as determined by the color density of the overlapped windows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1990
    Assignee: Soi Charles W. Perry Design Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Lynn H. Shook, Richard Lucir, Andrew J. Johnson, Kyle S. Paula, Frank S. Nuovo
  • Patent number: 4940865
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for heating and melting materials using microwave energy, and for permitting them to solidify. The apparatus includes a microwave energy source, a resonant cavity having an opening in its floor, a microwave energy choke encompassing the opening in the floor of the cavity, a metal container to hold the materials to be heated and melted, a turntable, and a lift-table. During operation, the combined action of the turntable and the lift-table position the metal container so that the top of the container is level with the floor of the cavity, is in substantial registration with the floor opening, and is encompassed by the microwave energy choke; thus, during operation, the interior of the container defines part of the resonant cavity. Additionally, a screw feeder, extending into the cavity and sheltered from microwave energy by a conveyor choke, may convey the materials to be heated to the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1990
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Energy
    Inventors: Andrew J. Johnson, Robert D. Petersen, Stephen D. Swanson
  • Patent number: D516508
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Powermate Corporation
    Inventor: Andrew J. Johnson