Patents by Inventor Brian A. Johns

Brian A. Johns 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: 11582899
    Abstract: A particle delivery system of an agricultural row unit includes an inner particle belt having a base and a plurality of flights extending outwardly from the base. Each pair of opposing flights of the plurality of flights is configured to receive a particle from a particle metering and singulation unit, and each flight is configured to rotate relative to the base. The particle delivery system includes an outer particle belt having a plurality of apertures, where each flight of the plurality of flights extends through a respective aperture of the plurality of apertures, and the outer particle belt is configured to drive rotation of the flight relative to the base as the inner particle belt and the outer particle belt rotate, such that rotation of the flight relative to the base accelerates the particle toward a trench in soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLC
    Inventors: Chad Michael Johnson, Brian John Anderson, Trevor Philip Stanhope, Christopher Schoeny, Kregg Jerome Raducha
  • Patent number: 11587453
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, a system for providing guided instructional design. The system includes at least one processing device and at least one data storage device in communication with the at least one processing device. The at least one data storage device is configured to store information about at least one course. For each course, the at least one processing device is configured to present at least one predetermined course component to a first user, and for the at least one course component: present at least one course parameter, receive at least one first input from the first user in relation to the at least one course parameter, based on the at least one first input and at least one educational design element, present at least one modified course parameter to the first user; and receive at least one second input from the first user in relation to the at least one modified course parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Inventors: John Allan Baker, Kenneth Chapman, Benjamin Craig, Stephen Downes, Guillaume Durand, Rodrigue Savoie, Danny Cormier, Dany Benoit, Luc Belliveau, Jeremy Jason Auger, Brian John Cepuran, Ali Ghassemi, Dimitrije Jankovic, Norman Daoust, Gregory Beckman
  • Patent number: 11588325
    Abstract: A method and circuit for protecting circuit elements in a traffic control system from an overcurrent condition. In accordance with an embodiment, the circuit includes a current sensing element, a switching element, and a microcontroller. The circuit monitors first and second operating parameters and compares the first operating parameter with a first reference parameter and the second operating parameter with a second reference parameter. In response to the first operating parameter exceeding the first reference parameter and the second operating parameter exceeding the second reference parameter, the microcontroller generates a control signal to open the switching element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Eberle Design, Inc.
    Inventor: Brian John Dinkel
  • Patent number: 11582897
    Abstract: An agricultural system that includes a planter frame. A track and/or wheel couple to and support the planter frame. A first row unit bracket couples to the planter frame. A first offset bracket couples to the first row unit bracket. A first row unit couples to the first offset bracket. The first offset bracket offsets the first row unit from a path of the track and/or wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLC
    Inventors: Brian John Anderson, Kregg Raducha
  • Publication number: 20230036264
    Abstract: An agricultural planting implement includes a first wing toolbar configured to support a first set of row units and a second wing toolbar configured to support a second set of row units. The agricultural planting implement also includes a connection assembly having at least one arm pivotally coupling the second wing toolbar to the first wing toolbar. The at least one arm is pivotally coupled to the first wing toolbar and non-pivotally coupled to the second wing toolbar. In addition, the connection assembly includes an actuator configured to drive the second wing toolbar to rotate upwardly relative to the first wing toolbar from a working position to a transport position. The actuator is also configured to urge the second wing toolbar downwardly toward a soil surface while the second wing toolbar is in the working position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Jacob Allan Weis, Christopher Huber, Brian John Anderson
  • Publication number: 20230033849
    Abstract: Provided herein are topical formulations including a cannabinoid and one or more active sunscreen ingredients. Also provided are methods of using the topical formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Glynn WILSON, Brian JOHN, Richard MILLER
  • Patent number: 11564344
    Abstract: A particle delivery system of an agricultural row unit includes a first particle disc configured to meter particles and a second particle disc configured to receive the particles from the first particle disc and to transfer the particles toward a trench in soil. The particle delivery system includes a vacuum source configured to reduce air pressure within a first vacuum passage to couple the particles to one or more first apertures of the first particle disc. The vacuum source is also configured to reduce air pressure within a second vacuum passage to couple the particles to one or more second apertures of the second particle disc. A rotation rate of the first particle disc is controllable to establish a particle spacing between the particles within the trench. A rotation rate of the second particle disc is controllable to expel the particles at a particle exit speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA LLC
    Inventors: Chad Michael Johnson, Brian John Anderson, Trevor Philip Stanhope, Christopher Schoeny, Kregg Jerome Raducha
  • Patent number: 11564346
    Abstract: A particle delivery system of an agricultural row unit includes a particle disc configured to receive a plurality of particles from a particle metering and singulation unit, and a particle belt configured to receive each particle of the plurality of particles from the particle disc and to expel the particle to a trench in soil. The particle disc is configured to accelerate each particle of the plurality of particles to a target particle transfer speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Chad Michael Johnson, Brian John Anderson, Trevor Philip Stanhope, Christopher Schoeny, Kregg Jerome Raducha
  • Publication number: 20230026107
    Abstract: An agricultural planting implement includes a first wing toolbar configured to support a first set of row units. The first wing toolbar is configured to pivotally couple to a main frame of the agricultural planting implement. The agricultural planting implement also includes a second wing toolbar configured to support a second set of row units. In addition, the agricultural planting implement includes a connection assembly having at least one arm pivotally coupling the second wing toolbar to the first wing toolbar. The at least one arm is pivotally coupled to the first wing toolbar and non-pivotally coupled to the second wing toolbar. Furthermore, the connection assembly includes an actuator configured to drive the second wing toolbar to rotate relative to the first wing toolbar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Johnathon Raymond Dienst, Monte Lee DeKam, Jacob Allan Weis, Brandon James Kuboushek, Mayur Kishorchandra Joshi, Chad Michael Johnson, Michael J. Connors, Brian John Anderson
  • Patent number: 11553638
    Abstract: A particle delivery system of an agricultural row unit includes a particle belt housing configured to be disposed adjacent to a particle metering and singulation unit and a particle belt disposed within the particle belt housing. The particle belt includes a base, a plurality of flights extending from the base, a particle engagement section configured to receive a particle from the particle metering and singulation unit, and a particle exit section configured to expel the particle toward a trench in soil. The particle delivery system includes a flex system coupled to the particle belt housing proximate to the particle exit section of the particle belt, where the flex system is configured to drive each flight of the plurality of flights to temporarily flex, such that the flight drives the particle to accelerate through the particle exit section in response to straightening of the flight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Chad Michael Johnson, Brian John Anderson, Trevor Philip Stanhope, Christopher Schoeny, Kregg Jerome Raducha
  • Patent number: 11553639
    Abstract: A particle delivery system of an agricultural row unit includes a particle metering and singulation unit configured to meter a plurality of particles from a particle storage area and a particle belt disposed a selected distance apart from the particle metering and singulation unit. The particle belt is configured to receive the plurality of particles from the particle metering and singulation unit. The selected distance between the particle metering and singulation unit and the particle belt enables the plurality of particles to accelerate under an influence of gravity to a particle speed at the particle belt within a target percentage of a belt speed of the particle belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Chad Michael Johnson, Brian John Anderson, Trevor Philip Stanhope, Christopher Schoeny, Kregg Jerome Raducha
  • Patent number: 11523555
    Abstract: A particle delivery system of an agricultural row unit includes a particle belt having a particle engagement section configured to receive a particle from a particle metering and singulation unit and a particle exit section configured to expel the particle toward a trench in soil. The particle delivery system includes an air flow system configured to establish an air flow toward the particle engagement section of the particle belt to accelerate the particle toward the particle belt, such that a particle speed of the particle reaches a target particle speed, is within a target percentage of a belt speed of the particle belt, or both, as the particle reaches the particle engagement section of the particle belt. The air flow toward the particle engagement section is a substantial portion of a total air flow established by the air flow system relative to other sections of the particle belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Chad Michael Johnson, Brian John Anderson, Trevor Philip Stanhope, Christopher Schoeny, Kregg Jerome Raducha
  • Patent number: 11523556
    Abstract: A particle delivery system of an agricultural row unit includes a first particle belt configured to receive a particle from a particle metering and singulation unit, a second particle belt configured to receive the particle from the first particle belt and to expel the particle to a trench in soil, and a particle transfer assembly configured to facilitate transfer of the particle from the first particle belt to the second particle belt. The first particle belt is configured to accelerate the particle to a target particle transfer speed, and the second particle belt is configured to accelerate the particle to a target particle exit speed greater than the target particle transfer speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Chad Michael Johnson, Brian John Anderson, Trevor Philip Stanhope, Christopher Schoeny, Kregg Jerome Raducha
  • Publication number: 20220386559
    Abstract: Described are reminiscence therapy and media sharing platform, methods, and systems for a patient user which provide an immediate and First Mobile Application positive impact on emotional functioning inpatients with dementia, major neurocognitive disorders, social isolation, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and psychiatric conditions such as posttraumatic stress disorder, by reducing anxiety, depression, and overall emotional distress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: David KEENE, Edward Michael COX, Yevgeniy KOSTIKOV, Martin CULJAT, Rebecca Emily SENGER, Melissa GUANZON, Brian John KANG, Michael STANGE
  • Patent number: 11516955
    Abstract: A wheel assembly of an agricultural implement includes a wheel and a wheel frame supporting the wheel. The wheel frame is configured to pivotally couple to a toolbar of the agricultural implement, and the wheel frame is configured to rotate between a lowered position and a raised position. The wheel assembly also includes a mount configured to fixedly couple to the toolbar. In addition, the wheel assembly includes a linkage assembly configured to control rotation of the wheel frame between the raised position and the lowered position. The wheel assembly also includes a fastener configured to selectively engage the mount and the linkage assembly while the wheel frame is in the lowered position to block rotation of the wheel frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Connors, Brian John Anderson
  • Patent number: 11516958
    Abstract: A particle delivery system of an agricultural row unit includes a particle belt having a particle acceleration section. The particle belt is configured to receive a particle, to accelerate the particle at the particle acceleration section, and to expel the particle toward a trench in soil. The particle delivery system includes a first hub assembly engaged with the particle belt at a first location and a second hub assembly engaged with the particle belt at a second location. The particle acceleration section is disposed generally at the first location, a substantially no-slip condition exists between the first hub assembly and the particle belt at the first location and between the second hub assembly and the particle belt at the second location, and the first hub assembly and the second hub assembly are configured to stretch the particle belt at the particle acceleration section to accelerate the particle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Chad Michael Johnson, Brian John Anderson, Trevor Philip Stanhope, Christopher Schoeny, Kregg Jerome Raducha
  • Patent number: 11516935
    Abstract: A method for maintaining continuity of a network signal path extending along a backplane includes providing a bypass signal circuit compatible with the network signal path and being electrically connected in series with the first and second portions of the network signal path. The bypass signal circuit includes a normally open circuit portion and an electrical contact movable with respect to the bypass signal circuit. An electrical contact is mechanically moved out of contact with the bypass signal circuit and moved mechanically into contact with the bypass signal circuit in response to the function module being detached from or attached to the function module electrical connector and not in response to an electrical control signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Phoenix Contact Development and Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Michael Frye, Brian John Gillespie, Christopher Michael Brink
  • Publication number: 20220355546
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a precursor dispenser for dispensing a precursor material into a workspace, one or more acoustic sources configured to direct acoustic waves towards the workspace to provide acoustic fields that arrange the precursor material in a three-dimensional shape in the workspace, one or more sensors configured to detect a distribution of the precursor material in the workspace, and an electronic controller in communication with the precursor dispenser, the one or more acoustic sources, and the one or more sensors, the electronic controller being programmed to cause the one or more acoustic sources to adjust the acoustic fields to reduce deviations in the distribution of the precursor material from the three-dimensional shape in the workspace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew Dixon Eisaman, Dominico P. Julian, Benoit Schillings, Brian John Adolf
  • Publication number: 20220358498
    Abstract: In one embodiment, techniques include receiving, by a computing device associated with a payment service system, a request to create a blockchain-enforced contract corresponding to a new transaction between a merchant and a customer. Techniques include generating, based on analysis using machine-learned models of a transaction history associated with the merchant, a condition of the blockchain-enforced contract requisite for completion of the new transaction. Techniques includes generating the blockchain-enforced contract including the condition. Techniques include providing the blockchain-enforced contract to nodes in a blockchain network. Techniques include creating a blockchain transaction addressed to the blockchain-enforced contract and including information regarding the condition. Techniques include providing the blockchain transaction to the nodes. Techniques include receiving confirmation that the nodes have validated the blockchain transaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Brian John Mullins, Kay Sueru Feker, Steffano Santiago Chavez, Michael Andrew Tomkins, Nicole Antonio Maulino, Ryan Yi-Lin Tai
  • Patent number: 11490558
    Abstract: A particle delivery system of an agricultural row unit includes a shuttle track configured to be disposed adjacent to a particle metering and singulation unit, shuttles movably disposed along the shuttle track, and a track belt disposed inwardly of the shuttle track. Each shuttle is configured to receive a particle from the particle metering and singulation unit at a particle reception section of the shuttle track and release the particle toward a trench in soil at a particle deposition section of the shuttle track. The track belt includes paddles, and each paddle is configured to move a respective shuttle along a particle transfer section of the shuttle track from the particle reception section to the particle deposition section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Chad Michael Johnson, Brian John Anderson, Trevor Philip Stanhope, Christopher Schoeny, Kregg Jerome Raducha