Patents by Inventor Brian M. Johnson

Brian M. 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: 11967353
    Abstract: Memory devices and systems with programmable refresh order and stagger times are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a memory device includes a first memory bank group and a second memory bank group. The memory device is configured, in response to a refresh command, to perform a first refresh operation on the first memory bank group at a first time and a second refresh operation on the second memory bank group at a second time after the first time. The memory device is further configured to perform, in response to a read or write command, a read or write operation on the first memory bank group, the second memory bank group, or both the first and second memory bank groups after beginning the first refresh operation and before completing the second refresh operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Inventors: Vaughn N. Johnson, Debra M. Bell, Miles S. Wiscombe, Brian T. Pecha, Kyle Alexander
  • Publication number: 20240093514
    Abstract: A base for use with scaffolding. The base includes side support members and cross members. The side support members have scaffold receiving members provided at ends thereof. The cross members extend between the side support members and are rotatably mounted to the side support members. Wheels are mounted to the cross members. As the cross members are rotated from a first position to a second position, the wheels are moved from an initial position in which the wheels are spaced from a ground or floor surface to a second position in which the wheels are positioned in engagement with the ground or floor surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Aqua Conscience Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Marcus A. MAZZA, Brian M. KELLY, Chad PHILLIPS, Bartley J. ECKHARDT, Bret W. JOHNSON, Jorge TORRES, Christopher C. FOGARTY, Christopher ROCHE
  • Patent number: 11934326
    Abstract: Memory devices and systems with improved command/address bus utilization are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a memory device comprises a plurality of external command/address terminals and a command decoder. The plurality of external command/address terminals are configured to receive a command as a corresponding plurality of command/address bits. A first set of the command/address bits indicate a read or write operation. A second set of the command/address bits indicate whether to execute a refresh operation. The memory device is configured to, in response to the first set of command/address bits, execute the read or write operation on a portion of a memory array. The memory device is further configured to, in response to the second set of command/address bits, execute the refresh operation to refresh at least one memory bank of the memory array when the second set of command/address bits indicate that the refresh operation should be executed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Inventors: Debra M. Bell, Vaughn N. Johnson, Kyle Alexander, Gary L. Howe, Brian T. Pecha, Miles S. Wiscombe
  • Publication number: 20240076050
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes, among other things, a propulsor section including a rotor and blades, a gear train, a compressor section and a turbine section. A static structure includes a first case and a second case. The first case includes a first engine mount location. The second case includes a second engine mount location. The first engine mount location is axially near the gear train.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Gabriel L. Suciu, Brian D. Merry, Christopher M. Dye, Steven B. Johnson, Frederick M. Schwarz
  • Patent number: 11868383
    Abstract: Methods and system for text conversion are described. In one embodiment, free-form text associated with an item may be received. The item may be identified based on the free-form text. The item may be compatible with a parent item. The parent item may be identified based on the free-form text. An item descriptor may be identified in the free-form text. The item descriptor may be a particular term of the free-form text. Compatibility-based text may be constructed for the item based on identification of the parent item and the item descriptor. The compatibility-based text may be capable of being used to identify a plurality of matching items. Additional methods and systems are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: EBAY INC.
    Inventors: Gurudatta Horantur Shivaswamy, Aditya Arora, Brian M. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20230214414
    Abstract: Methods and system for item matching are described. In one embodiment, compatibility-based text for an item may be accessed. A compatibility identifier may be identified based on the compatibility-based text. The compatibility identifier may be associated with an item cluster. The compatibility identifier may be used to identify a plurality of matching items. A result may be provided based on identification of the plurality of matching items. Additional methods and systems are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Aditya Arora, Gurudatta H Shivaswamy, Brian M. Johnson, Richard D. Henderson, Swati Agarwal, Jennifer M. Dante
  • Patent number: 11636142
    Abstract: Methods and system for item matching are described. In one embodiment, compatibility-based text for an item may be accessed. A compatibility identifier may be identified based on the compatibility-based text. The compatibility identifier may be associated with an item cluster. The compatibility identifier may be used to identify a plurality of matching items. A result may be provided based on identification of the plurality of matching items. Additional methods and systems are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: EBAY INC.
    Inventors: Aditya Arora, Gurudatta Horantur Shivaswamy, Brian M. Johnson, Richard D. Henderson, Swati Agarwal, Jennifer M. Dante
  • Patent number: 11120484
    Abstract: Methods and systems to search a data source based on compatibility with an application. The system receives a first query that includes keywords and identifies at least one keyword in the first query as application information. The application information describes a first application. Next the system infers remaining keywords in the first query as item information that describe a first item that is sought on a network-based marketplace. The first item is a part that is compatible with the first application. Next, the system searches a data storage device to identify a first listing on the data storage device as matched. The first listing includes an item for sale on the network-based marketplace and listing item information that matches the item information in the first query. The first listing further includes listing application information that is matched based on the application information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Brian M. Johnson, Bharat Kumar Venkat, Jennifer M. Dante, Raffi Tutundjian, Kristine Chin Aronson, Richard D Henderson
  • Publication number: 20210256042
    Abstract: Methods and system for item matching are described. In one embodiment, compatibility-based text for an item may be accessed. A compatibility identifier may be identified based on the compatibility-based text. The compatibility identifier may be associated with an item cluster. The compatibility identifier may be used to identify a plurality of matching items. A result may be provided based on identification of the plurality of matching items. Additional methods and systems are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Aditya Arora, Gurudatta Horantur Shivaswamy, Brian M. Johnson, Richard D. Henderson, Swati Agarwal, Jennifer M. Dante
  • Patent number: 11062369
    Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for providing information tagging in a networked system is disclosed. The apparatus in an example embodiment includes a tag engine configured to process a database of categorized product listings; to receive a user-provided tag associated with at least one of the product listings; to retain the user-provided tag; and to serve the user-provided tag to a user viewing at least one of the product listings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: EBAY INC.
    Inventors: Brian Scott Johnson, Brian M. Johnson, Badrul M. Sarwar, Benny Soetarman, Rajyashree Mukherjee, Venkat Sundaranatha, Neelakantan Sundaresan, Randall Scott Shoup, Daniel Kramer, Jason M. Heidema, Musaab At-Taras, Alvaro Bolivar, Jean-David Ruvini
  • Patent number: 11003698
    Abstract: Methods and system for item matching are described. In one embodiment, compatibility-based text for an item may be accessed. A compatibility identifier may be identified based on the compatibility-based text. The compatibility identifier may be associated with an item duster. The compatibility identifier may be used to identify a plurality of matching items. A result may be provided based on identification of the plurality of matching items. Additional methods and systems are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Aditya Arora, Gurudatta Horantur Shivaswamy, Brian M. Johnson, Richard D. Henderson, Swati Agarwal, Jennifer M. Dante
  • Publication number: 20210065264
    Abstract: Methods and systems to supplement search results returned to a buyer of parts are described. The system receives a first query from a buyer. The first query includes keywords. The system identifies at least one compatibility keyword included in the keywords. The system further infers that the other keywords in the query are item information that describes a part that is sought for on a network-based marketplace. The system further infers the part has a compatibility based on the compatibility keywords. Next, the system searches a data storage device based on the item information and the compatibility keywords to identify a first listing as matched. Finally, the system presents the first listing describing the matched part. The matched part is indicated as compatible by supplementing the presentation of the first listing with the compatibility keywords from the first query.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: ADAM BURSEY, JENNIFER M. DANTE, BRIAN M. JOHNSON
  • Patent number: 10861068
    Abstract: Methods and systems to supplement search results returned to a buyer of parts are described. The system receives a first query from a buyer. The first query includes keywords. The system identifies at least one compatibility keyword included in the keywords. The system further infers that the other keywords in the query are item information that describes a part that is sought for on a network-based marketplace. The system further infers the part has a compatibility based on the compatibility keywords. Next, the system searches a data storage device based on the item information and the compatibility keywords to identify a first listing as matched. Finally, the system presents the first listing describing the matched part. The matched part is indicated as compatible by supplementing the presentation of the first listing with the compatibility keywords from the first query.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Bursey, Jennifer M. Dante, Brian M. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20190294622
    Abstract: Methods and system for text conversion are described. In one embodiment, free-form text associated with an item may be received. The item may be identified based on the free-form text. The item may be compatible with a parent item. The parent item may be identified based on the free-form text. An item descriptor may be identified in the free-form text. The item descriptor may be a particular term of the free-form text. Compatibility-based text may be constructed for the item based on identification of the parent item and the item descriptor. The compatibility-based text may be capable of being used to identify a plurality of matching items. Additional methods and systems are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Gurudatta Horantur Shivaswamy, Aditya Arora, Brian M. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10360250
    Abstract: Methods and system for text conversion are described. In one embodiment, free-form text associated with an item may be received. The item may be identified based on the free-form text. The item may be compatible with a parent item. The parent item may be identified based on the free-form text. An item descriptor may be identified in the free-form text. The item descriptor may be a particular term of the free-form text. Compatibility-based text may be constructed for the item based on identification of the parent item and the item descriptor. The compatibility-based text may be capable of being used to identify a plurality of matching items. Additional methods and systems are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Gurudatta Horantur Shivaswamy, Aditya Arora, Brian M. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10325003
    Abstract: A method including: receiving at a server a first request from a first provider to retrieve a first configuration for a first lookup order; determining the first configuration for the first lookup order using the server based at least in part on both an ordering specified by the first lookup order and the first call being through the direct dependency relationship; providing the first configuration to the first provider; receiving at the server a second request from the first provider to retrieve a second configuration for a second lookup order; determining the second configuration for the second lookup order using the server based at least in part on both an ordering specified by the second lookup order and the second call to the first provider by the application being through the transitive dependency relationship; and providing the second configuration to the first provider. Other embodiments are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: WALMART APOLLO, LLC
    Inventors: Prashant Dighe, Bhanu Cherukumille, Niraj K. Agarwal, Brian M. Johnson, Soumen Sarkar
  • Publication number: 20180300778
    Abstract: Methods and systems to supplement search results returned to a buyer of parts are described. The system receives a first query from a buyer. The first query includes keywords. The system identifies at least one compatibility keyword included in the keywords. The system further infers that the other keywords in the query are item information that describes a part that is sought for on a network-based marketplace. The system further infers the part has a compatibility based on the compatibility keywords. Next, the system searches a data storage device based on the item information and the compatibility keywords to identify a first listing as matched. Finally, the system presents the first listing describing the matched part. The matched part is indicated as compatible by supplementing the presentation of the first listing with the compatibility keywords from the first query.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: ADAM BURSEY, JENNIFER M. DANTE, BRIAN M. JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20180268454
    Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for providing information tagging in a networked system is disclosed. The apparatus in an example embodiment includes a tag engine configured to process a database of categorized product listings; to receive a user-provided tag associated with at least one of the product listings; to retain the user-provided tag; and to serve the user-provided tag to a user viewing at least one of the product listings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Scott Johnson, Brian M. Johnson, Badrul M. Sarwar, Benny Soetarman, Rajyashree Mukherjee, Venkat Sundaranatha, Neelakantan Sundaresan, Randall Scott Shoup, Daniel Kramer, Jason M. Heidema, Musaab At-Taras, Alvaro Bolivar, Jean-David Ruvini
  • Patent number: 10037555
    Abstract: Methods and systems to supplement search results returned to a buyer of parts are described. The system receives a first query from a buyer. The first query includes keywords. The system identifies at least one compatibility keyword included in the keywords. The system further infers that the other keywords in the query are item information that describes a part that is sought for on a network-based marketplace. The system further infers the part has a compatibility based on the compatibility keywords. Next, the system searches a data storage device based on the item information and the compatibility keywords to identify a first listing as matched. Finally, the system presents the first listing describing the matched part. The matched part is indicated as compatible by supplementing the presentation of the first listing with the compatibility keywords from the first query.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Bursey, Jennifer M. Dante, Brian M. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10007944
    Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for providing information tagging in a networked system is disclosed. The apparatus in an example embodiment includes a tag engine configured to process a database of categorized product listings; to receive a user-provided tag associated with at least one of the product listings; to retain the user-provided tag; and to serve the user-provided tag to a user viewing at least one of the product listings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Scott Johnson, Brian M. Johnson, Badrul M. Sarwar, Benny Soetarman, Rajyashree Mukherjee, Venkat Sundaranatha, Neelakantan Sundaresan, Randall Scott Shoup, Daniel Kramer, Jason M. Heidema, Musaab At-Taras, Alvaro Bolivar, Jean-David Ruvini