Patents by Inventor Anthony Johnson

Anthony 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: 20130326479
    Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking compliance information for a build-system product are described. The compliance information is associated with one or more source code files used to build the build-system product. Tracking information is created for the build-system product including a source code identifier for each source code file that contributes to the build-system product. The tracking information can be utilized to identify the source codes files that contributed to the build-system product and identify the associated compliance information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: QNX SOFTWARE SYSTEMS LIMITED
    Inventors: Keith Roderick RUSSELL, Eric Anthony JOHNSON, Michael Paul MICHALYSHYN
  • Publication number: 20130324992
    Abstract: A radio frequency sclerotherapy system includes a needle assembly with a thin (26 to 32 gauge) solid conductive needle, about 1.25 inches long. A multilayer coating is applied over a proximal portion of the needle leaving an uncoated distal tip, about 0.10 inches long, exposed. The multilayer coating is an electric and thermal insulator. An electrical plug electrically coupled to the proximal end of the wire. The multilayer coating provides a palpable transition. A generator supplies voltages in the range of 300V to ?100V, at frequencies of 1 MHz to 50 MHz, with voltage spikes having a time from rise to fall of up to 100 nS and a low voltage between voltage spikes for about twice the duration of the time from rise to fall of the voltage spikes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: REFINE USA, LLC
    Inventors: Ronald Bush, Brian J. Smith, Anthony Johnson
  • Patent number: 8600842
    Abstract: A cash recycler includes one or more universal cartridges storing cash which may be exchanged between different types of cash recyclers. The swapping of universal cartridges may allow for improved efficiency when a cash handling device is detected to have a need for additional currency, removal of surplus currency, removal of unfit currency, and other services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: William Thomas Sanders, Daniel Christopher Bohen, Shane Anthony Johnson, Amy Baker Folk
  • Patent number: 8595996
    Abstract: A photovoltaic framed module array apparatus for mounting a first framed photovoltaic (PV) module and a second framed PV module is provided. The photovoltaic framed module array apparatus comprises a first rail. The first rail includes an insert slot for accommodating an insert edge of the first framed PV module, and a capture slot for accommodating a capture edge of the second framed PV module. The capture slot is positioned substantively parallel to the insert slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Charles Steven Korman, Neil Anthony Johnson, Jian Mi, Donald Michael Doherty
  • Patent number: 8561885
    Abstract: Non-currency items such as lottery tickets, coupons and the like may be recognized and reconciled by a retail store and a financial institution without having to physically transmit the non-currency item to a sponsor of the non-currency item or the financial institution. Instead, a retail store or other organization may electronically transmit information regarding the non-currency item to the sponsor for confirmation of payment and to the financial institution for recognition. In some configurations, the financial institution may be configured to request confirmation of payment from the sponsor (i.e., instead of the retail store). Reconciliation of a cash handling device or a portion thereof (e.g., a cash register drawer) my take into account both non-currency items and currency items so that non-currency items do not have to be separately and/or manually reconciled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Amy Baker Folk, Daniel Christopher Bohen, William Thomas Sanders, Shane Anthony Johnson
  • Patent number: 8517257
    Abstract: Methods and devices provide robbery functionality in a cash handling device. A user attempting to withdraw money from a recycler may be identified. The user may indicate a problem, such as a robbery attempt. An alarm code may be sent from the recycler and may provide notification of the robbery attempt. A normal welcome screen may be displayed to the user so that the robber is not alerted of the robbery notification. The user may request a withdrawal of money and may identify a quantity of money to be withdrawn. Money may be dispensed if the withdrawal request is less than a robbery limit. If the request exceeds the limit, options may include: notice that a limit has been exceeded or that the requested funds are unavailable, dispensing amount(s) up to the robbery limit, and/or displaying error message(s). The machine may be precluded from use until the out of service condition is reset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Amy Baker Folk, William Thomas Sanders, Daniel Christopher Bohen, Veralyn Dee Hensley, Shane Anthony Johnson, Paul Martin Mattison
  • Patent number: 8518425
    Abstract: Anhydrous antiperspirant compositions comprising particulate antiperspirant active; capsules comprising a shear-sensitive shell which encapsulates perfume; and a carrier for the particulate antiperspirant active and capsules; wherein the capsules have a shell of cross-linked gelatin coacervate having a thickness of from 0.25 to 9 ?m and providing from 10 to 40% by weight of the capsules, a volume average particle diameter of from 25 to 70 ?m, a ratio of shell thickness to the average particle diameter in the range of from 1:5 to 1:120, and a Hysitron hardness in the range of from 1.5 MPa to 50 MPa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Conopco Inc.
    Inventors: Catrin Sian Chan, Martin Peter Cropper, Kevin Ronald Franklin, Simon Anthony Johnson, Robert McKeown
  • Publication number: 20130143110
    Abstract: A terminal apparatus for an energy storage cell is presently disclosed. The terminal apparatus includes a terminal body with a peripheral edge extending substantially around a perimeter of the terminal body such that the terminal body is configured to be secured to a cell housing to retain an electrochemical cell in the cell housing, a terminal connector extending from the peripheral edge forming a first terminal for an energy storage cell, a sealable vacuum port extending through the terminal body, and an aperture in the terminal body configured to receive a second terminal of the energy storage cell. A method of manufacturing an energy storage cell is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventors: Roger Neil BULL, Neil Anthony Johnson, Owen Scott Quirion, James Lowe Sudworth, Paul Sudworth, Alec Roger Tilley, Edward James Balaschak
  • Patent number: 8455752
    Abstract: A photovoltaic (PV) ac-module grounding system includes a plurality of PV dc-voltage modules. Each PV dc-voltage module is integrated with a corresponding dc-ac micro-inverter to provide a corresponding PV ac-voltage module. Each PV ac-voltage module includes an ac-voltage plug and play connector that includes a dc ground conductor. Each dc-ac micro-inverter is internally electrically connected to its own chassis ground or metal enclosure which in turn is electrically connected to a corresponding dc ground conductor. A dc ground path is carried through an ac power bus from ac-voltage module to ac-voltage module through the plug and play connectors via the dc ground conductors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Charles Steven Korman, Neil Anthony Johnson
  • Patent number: 8430303
    Abstract: A cash handling device includes one or more universal cartridges storing cash which may be swapped between different types of cash handling devices. The swapping of universal cartridges may allow for improved efficiency when a cash handling device is detected to have a need for additional currency, removal of surplus currency, removal of unfit currency, and other services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: William Thomas Sanders, Daniel Christopher Bohen, Shane Anthony Johnson, Amy Baker Folk
  • Patent number: 8418907
    Abstract: A surgical fastener applying apparatus comprising a cartridge section having a cartridge containing a plurality of fasteners and an anvil section having an anvil for receiving the fasteners when advanced from the cartridge. The cartridge and anvil sections clamp tissue therebetween. A cam member is slidable within the cartridge section to fire the fasteners, and is movable from a first position defining a first distance from the anvil to a second position defining a second different distance from the anvil. A cam adjusting member is operably associated with the cam member and moves the cam member from the first position to the second position in response to a thickness of tissue clamped between the anvil and cartridge sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Paul Anthony Johnson, Daniel Robert Morgan Edwards
  • Patent number: 8407119
    Abstract: A target level of funds may be defined to specify an ideal level of currency stored in a currency handling device for efficient operation. The target level may be modified based on forecasted currency usage needs. Forecasts may be conducted based on historical usage data, user input and seasonal/event considerations. When a level of funds exceeds the target level by a specified amount, a transport request may be generated. When a level of funds underruns the target level by a specified amount, a change order request may be generated. In one or more arrangements, recommendations for target levels, transport requests and change order requests may be provided for user confirmation instead of automatically executing the recommendation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Amy Baker Folk, William Thomas Sanders, Daniel Christopher Bohen, Shane Anthony Johnson
  • Publication number: 20130071705
    Abstract: Manufacturable and serviceable packaging configurations for multi-cell array batteries. A cell alignment structure is provided for positioning and securing an array of electrochemical cells. An inner battery packaging assembly is also provided having the cell alignment structure, a base plate configured to be disposed below the cell alignment structure, and a removable cover configured to fit over the cell alignment structure and attach to the base plate. Furthermore, an outer battery packaging assembly is provided having the inner battery packaging assembly, an outer support plate configured to be disposed below the inner battery packaging assembly, a removable thermal insulating material surrounding the inner battery packaging assembly, and a removable outer battery cover configured to fit over the inner battery packaging and over the surrounding thermal insulating material and attach to the outer support plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Kristopher John Frutschy, Kanthilatha Bhamidipati, David T. VanDerwerker, William Waters, Roger Neil Bull, Neil Anthony Johnson, Owen Scott Quirion, John Raymond Krahn, Kashyap Shah, Preston J. McCreary, William Schank
  • Patent number: 8401965
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for handling a payment at a point of sale or a remote payment acceptance and processing location for a customer account. The systems and methods may include receiving a payment at a point of sale or a remote payment acceptance and processing location and identifying data including at least an amount of the payment that is associated with the payment. The data may be transmitted over a computer network and stored in a data store that is associated with a customer account. A balance of the customer account may be rapidly updated based on the data associated with the payment. The data may be transmitted over a computer network and may be utilized in a computer software application to provide a customer account with rapid recognition of a payment and of a total balance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Shane Anthony Johnson, John Scott Walbert, William Thomas Sanders, Victoria Lynn Dravneek, John Daniel Shaver, Margaret Morgan Weichert, Bethann Johnston, Karren D. Grant, Daniel Christopher Bohen
  • Patent number: 8387874
    Abstract: An aspect of the invention provides methods, computer media, and apparatuses to support the administration of a cash recycler system. An administrator sets hours of operation for the cash recycler system during which a user can access a cash handling device in the cash recycler system. The cash recycler system may be configured according to an operating time setting to operate between a beginning time and a terminating time, where the operating time setting may specify a periodic operating time for a specified day of the week. Access to the recycler system may be restricted based on identification information from a user and may be restricted only to an administrator outside configured operating hours. The recycler system may receive a calendar entry corresponding to a time period of operation and may override a periodic operating time by the time period contained in the calendar entry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel Christopher Bohen, Amy Baker Folk, Shane Anthony Johnson, William Thomas Sanders
  • Patent number: 8387848
    Abstract: A surgical staple comprising a first deformable leg, a second deformable leg and a backspan having first and second transverse portions spaced apart to create a gap therebetween. The backspan further includes a third transverse portion spaced distally from the first and second transverse portions and distally of the gap. A first non-linear backspan portion extends between the first transverse portion and the first end portion of the third transverse portion and a second non-linear backspan portion extends between the second transverse portion and the second end portion of the third transverse portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Paul Anthony Johnson, Daniel Robert Morgan Edwards
  • Publication number: 20130048815
    Abstract: A mounting system is presented. An embodiment of a mounting system that includes a support platform configured to fasten the mounting system to a mounting surface. The mounting system further includes a stud operatively coupled to the support platform and disposed substantially perpendicular to the support platform. In addition, the mounting system includes an elevating unit operatively coupled to the stud, wherein the elevating unit includes a fastener operatively coupled to one end of the stud and configured to vary a height of the mounting system, and a rail-clip coupled to the fastener, wherein a rotational motion of the rail-clip is independent of a rotational motion of the fastener. Furthermore, the mounting system includes a rail operatively coupled to the rail-clip and configured to support at least one module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Christian Joseph Wagner, Neil Anthony Johnson, Charles Steven Korman, Donald Michael Doherty
  • Publication number: 20130039028
    Abstract: An integral solar module power conditioning system includes one or more solar module support frames. Each frame includes a plurality of plug-and-play electrical connectors integrated therewith. A microinverter or microinverter connector is also integrated with each frame. Each frame is configured to receive a respective solar electric module and to carry electrical power through a plurality of solar electric modules and corresponding microinverters connected together via a plurality of solar module support frames connected together via the plurality of integrated plug-and-play electrical connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Charles Steven Korman, Neil Anthony Johnson, Michael Andrew de Rooij
  • Patent number: 8346640
    Abstract: A currency handling device such as a currency recycler, depository machine or a dispensing machine may provide users with the ability to access multiple accounts from the same device. Accordingly, a user may make deposits to or withdrawals from multiple accounts from a single device. The multiple accounts may, for example, correspond to different departments in a business or organization, allowing employees from different departments to use the same currency device to process transaction (e.g., change orders, deposits, etc.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: William Thomas Sanders, Karren D. Grant, Amy Baker Folk, Daniel Christopher Bohen, Shane Anthony Johnson
  • Publication number: 20120255596
    Abstract: A photovoltaic (PV) mounting system includes at least one PV module, a pair of metallic rail sections, and a grounding bar connected to each end of the metallic rail sections for grounding the metallic rail sections. The system also includes a wiring harness for electrically connecting several PV modules, a locking cover for covering and protecting the wiring harness, a standard connector box electrically connected to one end of the wiring harness, and a home run cable electrically connected to the connector box. A method for grounding the PV mounting system is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Charles Steven Korman, Neil Anthony Johnson, Christian Joseph Wagner