Patents by Inventor Brent Johnson
Brent 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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Publication number: 20240110022Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer composition comprises a thermoplastic polymer, at least one clarifying agent, and at least one coloring agent. A method for producing a thermoplastic polymer composition comprises the steps of separately providing a thermoplastic polymer and an additive composition and then mixing the thermoplastic polymer and additive composition. The additive composition comprises a clarifying agent and a coloring agent. Another method for producing a thermoplastic polymer composition comprises the steps of separately providing a thermoplastic polymer, at least one clarifying agent, and at least one coloring agent and then mixing the thermoplastic polymer, the clarifying agent, and the coloring agent. The thermoplastic polymer exhibits a blue hue factor (?) of 0.93 to 1.1 and/or a normalized brightness value (Y?) of 64.0 to 69.6. An additive composition contains at least one clarifying agent and at least one coloring agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Xinfei Yu, Christopher Kochanowicz, Nathan Mehl, Keith Keller, Brent Johnson, Clifford Bynum
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Publication number: 20240086742Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for creating and executing a decision network that includes a number of stations configured to operate with respect to an instance of a document, container or other object. A user interface may be presented to a user that includes selectable options for configuring and connecting stations within the decision network, and for establishing executable logic for each station to modify or create data within fields of a container instance. Different stations in the decision network may be assigned different permissions with respect to the container. Individual stations in the decision network may be configured to determine a prediction or probability based on data accessible to the given station, where the prediction or probability of one station may be based in part on an earlier prediction or probability determined at another station of the decision network.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Christopher Worsley, Ryan William Johnson, Jeffery Theodore Stockett, David Roy Watson, Jr., Austin Paul Bagley, Logan Brent Uibel
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Patent number: 11918330Abstract: A occupant detection and monitoring system has a sensor unit having a radio wave transmitter, a radio wave receiver, and a wireless transmitter configured to detect and receive vital signs of an occupant; a user interface having a microcontroller, a wireless receiver configured to receive the wireless signals transmitted from the sensor unit, a means for user input, and a network card; and a means for alerting occupants and third-parties to a triggering event; wherein the microcontroller, based upon logic, activates the alerting means at the triggering event. The sensor unit may be a camera that detects the presence of an individual and register their unique heart rhythm for identification purposes. This camera can be installed at the entry points of a home, behind the counter of a business near a cash register or at a bank or any other place that desires to use surveillance as a form of security. The sensor unit may be a light bulb that comprises the components of the sensor unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2018Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Praesidium, Inc.Inventors: Seth Campbell, Richard Curtis Nordgran, Weston Brent Johnson, Paolo Focardi, Gian Franco Sacco, Jim Butler
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Patent number: 11834056Abstract: A calibration and repair system for advanced driver assistance systems (“ADAS”) and features is configured to provide secure, automated workflow management related to the calibration of ADAS. Automated workflows include steps and interfaces to aid in preparation of a vehicle for calibration, local-remote collaboration during calibration, customer interactions, workflow and event notification, user authentication, remote system management, and other tasks. The system is also capable of automatically and dynamically adding new and updated calibration specifications that are usable during local-remote collaboration.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Vehicle Service Group, LLCInventors: Sreedhar Patnala, Naor Pinto, Mickey Swartz, Brent Johnson
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Patent number: 11834558Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer composition comprises a thermoplastic polymer, at least one clarifying agent, and at least one coloring agent. A method for producing a thermoplastic polymer composition comprises the steps of separately providing a thermoplastic polymer and an additive composition and then mixing the thermoplastic polymer and additive composition. The additive composition comprises a clarifying agent and a coloring agent. Another method for producing a thermoplastic polymer composition comprises the steps of separately providing a thermoplastic polymer, at least one clarifying agent, and at least one coloring agent and then mixing the thermoplastic polymer, the clarifying agent, and the coloring agent. The thermoplastic polymer exhibits a blue hue factor (?) of 0.93 to 1.1 and/or a normalized brightness value (Y?) of 64.0 to 69.6. An additive composition contains at least one clarifying agent and at least one coloring agent.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2019Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Xinfei Yu, Christopher Kochanowicz, Nathan Mehl, Keith Keller, Brent Johnson, Clifford Bynum
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Publication number: 20230039110Abstract: A computer method of managing a workflow of scheduled nodes. The method comprises instantiating a computer instantiated mathematical model of workflow paths, wherein the mathematical model defines nodes to be scheduled, defines time-based anchors between the nodes, and sequence-based anchors between the nodes; for each workflow object, determining a workflow schedule for the workflow object by an application executing on a computer system, wherein the workflow schedule comprises a plurality of nodes and wherein the application determines the workflow schedule based on the time-based anchors and sequence-based anchors between nodes defined by the mathematical model; storing by the application context information about completion of the activities performed when performing the node associated with the workflow path of the workflow object; and changing the workflow schedule of the workflow object based on the context information about completion of the activities performed and based on the mathematical model.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Alan COX, Brent JOHNSON, Matthew TIBBIT, Kevin EDWARDS, Nick BALOGH, Jason CROCKER, Kevin MONROE
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Patent number: 11545240Abstract: A computer method of managing a workflow of scheduled nodes. The method comprises instantiating a computer instantiated mathematical model of workflow paths, wherein the mathematical model defines nodes to be scheduled, defines time-based anchors between the nodes, and sequence-based anchors between the nodes; for each workflow object, determining a workflow schedule for the workflow object by an application executing on a computer system, wherein the workflow schedule comprises a plurality of nodes and wherein the application determines the workflow schedule based on the time-based anchors and sequence-based anchors between nodes defined by the mathematical model; storing by the application context information about completion of the activities performed when performing the node associated with the workflow path of the workflow object; and changing the workflow schedule of the workflow object based on the context information about completion of the activities performed and based on the mathematical model.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2018Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: SignalPath, LLCInventors: Alan Cox, Jason Crocker, Brent Johnson, Kevin Monroe, Matthew Tibbit
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Patent number: 11414092Abstract: A calibration and repair system for advanced driver assistance systems (“ADAS”) and features is configured to provide secure, automated workflow management related to the calibration of User Remote ADAS. Automated workflows include steps and interfaces to aid in preparation of a vehicle for calibration, local-remote collaboration during calibration, customer interactions, workflow and event notification, user authentication, remote system management, and other tasks. The system is also capable of automatically and dynamically adding new and updated calibration specifications that are usable during local-remote collaboration.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2019Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Vehicle Service Group, LLCInventors: Sreedhar Patnala, Naor Pinto, Mickey Swartz, Brent Johnson
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Publication number: 20220221556Abstract: A laser scanner determines the direction and distance of one or more targets by emitting two substantially parallel beams and receiving respective return beams. Components for handling the received beams are affixed to a monolithic block to ensure fixed relative placement. The direction of the target is determined using an optical encoder to reduce the timing window for interpolation to a fraction of the time it takes for the scanner to make a full revolution. A detection algorithm adapts detection thresholds for the different signatures of return signals depending on the distance to the target. Distance calculations are also adjusted for thermal expansion of the scanner components by including a temperature-variant thermometer output signal in the distance calculation algorithm. Target location and orientation information is used to adjust the location of ADAS calibration targets and perform the ADAS calibration process.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2022Publication date: July 14, 2022Applicant: Vehicle Service Group, LLCInventors: Robert Elliott, Brent Johnson, Michael Hill, Steven Taylor
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Patent number: 11325610Abstract: A calibration and repair system for advanced driver assistance systems (“ADAS”) and features is configured to provide secure, automated workflow management related to the calibration of User Remote ADAS. Automated workflows include steps and interfaces to aid in preparation of a vehicle for calibration, local-remote collaboration during calibration, customer interactions, workflow and event notification, user authentication, remote system management, and other tasks. The system is also capable of automatically and dynamically adding new and updated calibration specifications that are usable during local-remote collaboration.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2019Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: Vehicle Service Group, LLCInventors: Sreedhar Patnala, Naor Pinto, Mickey Swartz, Brent Johnson
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Publication number: 20220024470Abstract: A calibration and repair system for advanced driver assistance systems (“ADAS”) and features is configured to provide secure, automated workflow management related to the calibration of ADAS. Automated workflows include steps and interfaces to aid in preparation of a vehicle for calibration, local-remote collaboration during calibration, customer interactions, workflow and event notification, user authentication, remote system management, and other tasks. The system is also capable of automatically and dynamically adding new and updated calibration specifications that are usable during local-remote collaboration.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: Vehicle Service Group, LLCInventors: Sreedhar Patnala, Naor Pinto, Mickey Swartz, Brent Johnson
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Publication number: 20210354707Abstract: A calibration and repair system for advanced driver assistance systems (“ADAS”) and features is configured to provide secure, automated workflow management related to the calibration of User Remote ADAS. Automated workflows include steps and interfaces to aid in preparation of a vehicle for calibration, local-remote collaboration during calibration, customer interactions, workflow and event notification, user authentication, remote system management, and other tasks. The system is also capable of automatically and dynamically adding new and updated calibration specifications that are usable during local-remote collaboration.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2019Publication date: November 18, 2021Applicant: Vehicle Service Group, LLCInventors: Sreedhar Patnala, Naor Pinto, Mickey Swartz, Brent Johnson
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Publication number: 20210244352Abstract: A occupant detection and monitoring system has a sensor unit having a radio wave transmitter, a radio wave receiver, and a wireless transmitter configured to detect and receive vital signs of an occupant; a user interface having a microcontroller, a wireless receiver configured to receive the wireless signals transmitted from the sensor unit, a means for user input, and a network card; and a means for alerting occupants and third-parties to a triggering event; wherein the microcontroller, based upon logic, activates the alerting means at the triggering event. The sensor unit may be a camera that detects the presence of an individual and register their unique heart rhythm for identification purposes. This camera can be installed at the entry points of a home, behind the counter of a business near a cash register or at a bank or any other place that desires to use surveillance as a form of security. The sensor unit may be a light bulb that comprises the components of the sensor unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Applicant: Praesidium, Inc.Inventors: Seth Campbell, Richard Curtis Nordgran, Weston Brent Johnson, Paolo Focardi, Gian Franco Sacco, Jim Butler
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Publication number: 20210134401Abstract: A computer method of managing a workflow of scheduled nodes. The method comprises instantiating a computer instantiated mathematical model of workflow paths, wherein the mathematical model defines nodes to be scheduled, defines time-based anchors between the nodes, and sequence-based anchors between the nodes; for each workflow object, determining a workflow schedule for the workflow object by an application executing on a computer system, wherein the workflow schedule comprises a plurality of nodes and wherein the application determines the workflow schedule based on the time-based anchors and sequence-based anchors between nodes defined by the mathematical model; storing by the application context information about completion of the activities performed when performing the node associated with the workflow path of the workflow object; and changing the workflow schedule of the workflow object based on the context information about completion of the activities performed and based on the mathematical model.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2019Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: Alan Cox, Brent Johnson, Matthew Tibbit, Kevin Edwards, Nick Balogh, Jason Crocker, Kevin Monroe
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Patent number: 10989806Abstract: A home occupant detection and monitoring system has a sensor unit having a radio wave transmitter, a radio wave receiver, and a wireless transmitter configured to detect and receive vital signs of an occupant; a user interface having a microcontroller, a wireless receiver configured to receive the wireless signals transmitted from the sensor unit, a means for user input, and a network card; and a means for alerting occupants and third-parties to a triggering event; wherein the microcontroller, based upon logic, activates the alerting means at the triggering event.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2018Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: PRAESIDIUM, INC.Inventors: Seth Campbell, Richard Curtis Nordgran, Weston Brent Johnson, Paolo Focardi, Gian Franco Sacco, Jim Butler
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Patent number: 10932470Abstract: Disclosed herein are microbial consortia and compositions including microbes for use in agricultural or biodegradation applications. In some embodiments, soil, plants, and/or plant parts (such as seeds, seedlings, shoots, roots, leaves, fruit, stems, or branches) are contacted with a disclosed microbial consortia or composition including microbes. The microbial consortia or microbe-containing compositions may be applied to soil, plant, and/or plant parts alone or in combination with additional components (such as chitin, chitosan, glucosamine, amino acids, and/or liquid fertilizer). In additional embodiments, the disclosed microbial consortia or compositions including microbes are used in methods of degrading biological materials, such as chitin-containing biological materials.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2016Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: AMVAC Chemical CorporationInventors: Sung-Yong H. Yoon, Kathleen Swords, D. Ry Wagner, Selvasundaram Rajagopal, Brent Johnson, Darrell T. Thorpe
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Patent number: 10806989Abstract: A quick-release truck system includes a deck plate, a truck plate, and a locking mechanism for releasably locking the truck plate to the deck plate. The deck plate mounts to an underside of a deck of a rideable vehicle, and the truck plate mounts to, or is integrated into, an upper surface of a truck baseplate. The deck plate and the truck plate slidingly engage one another using vertically-staggered complementary coupling means. The coupling means may further be horizontally-staggered to create a tiered configuration. The coupling means include a combination of rails and grooves. Once fully engaged, the truck plate releasably locks to the deck plate. The deck plate and the truck plate may include cut-outs for weight reduction.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Inventor: Erik Brent Johnson
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Patent number: D988204Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2018Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: PACCAR IncInventors: Jonathan S. Duncan, Steven H. Hovind, Scott D. Hite, Brent Johnson, Tu H. Do, Troy R. McCuller
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Patent number: D991120Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2020Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: PACCAR IncInventors: Jonathan S. Duncan, Steven H. Hovind, Scott D. Hite, Brent Johnson, Tu H. Do, Troy R. McCuller
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Patent number: D1022816Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2023Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: PACCAR IncInventors: Jonathan S. Duncan, Steven H. Hovind, Scott D. Hite, Brent Johnson, Tu H. Do, Troy R. McCuller