Patents by Inventor Brian W. Johnson
Brian W. 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: 20240093514Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2022Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: Aqua Conscience Holdings LLCInventors: Marcus A. MAZZA, Brian M. KELLY, Chad PHILLIPS, Bartley J. ECKHARDT, Bret W. JOHNSON, Jorge TORRES, Christopher C. FOGARTY, Christopher ROCHE
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Patent number: 11694130Abstract: A system and method for assigning an agent to execute and fulfill a task request that include receiving the task request that includes at least one request attribute. The system and method also include determining an agent pool to execute and fulfill the task request in accordance with the at least one request attribute and determining a plurality of candidate locations at which to execute and fulfill the task request in accordance with the at least one request attribute. The system and method additionally include assigning a task execution location and a task fulfillment location from the plurality of candidate locations at which to execute and fulfill the task request. The system and method further include assigning the agent from the agent pool to execute and fulfill the task request.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2018Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Brian W. Johnson, Masaki Nara, Toshiaki Takano
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Patent number: 11687850Abstract: A system and method for processing a task request to be executed and fulfilled that include receiving at least one data input. The system and method additionally include determining the task request based on the at least one data input and determining at least one request attribute associated with the task request. The system and method also include assigning an agent to execute and fulfill the task request based on the at least one request attribute. The system and method further include creating the task to execute and fulfill the task request.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2018Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTDInventors: Brian W. Johnson, Masaki Nara, Toshiaki Takano
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Patent number: 10894476Abstract: A display system in a vehicle, and associated control method, which displays application information on a driver display screen portion and a passenger display screen portion of a vehicle display based on the seating position of the vehicle occupants in the vehicle and the identity of the vehicle occupants requesting the application information be displayed. The display system and method detects a change in the seating position of the vehicle occupants, and in response switches the display of the application information between the driver display screen portion and the passenger display screen portion of the vehicle display.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2018Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Brian W. Johnson
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Patent number: 10718103Abstract: A shower valve assembly configured to divert water between a tub port and a shower port. The diverter valve assembly position or state is changed by pushing a button connected to a stem and a poppet valve. When the water supply is turned off, a poppet spring shifts the poppet valve to a tub open position, and a check valve spring opens a check valve, allowing water from the shower port to flow out of the tub port.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2018Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Delta Faucet CompanyInventors: Brian W. Johnson, Todd A. Huffington, Mark A. Cipriani, Garry R. Marty
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Publication number: 20200160253Abstract: A system and method for processing a task request to be executed and fulfilled that include receiving at least one data input. The system and method additionally include determining the task request based on the at least one data input and determining at least one request attribute associated with the task request. The system and method also include assigning an agent to execute and fulfill the task request based on the at least one request attribute. The system and method further include creating the task to execute and fulfill the task request.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2018Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Brian W. Johnson, Masaki Nara, Toshiaki Takano
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Publication number: 20200160242Abstract: A system and method for assigning an agent to execute and fulfill a task request that include receiving the task request that includes at least one request attribute. The system and method also include determining an agent pool to execute and fulfill the task request in accordance with the at least one request attribute and determining a plurality of candidate locations at which to execute and fulfill the task request in accordance with the at least one request attribute. The system and method additionally include assigning a task execution location and a task fulfillment location from the plurality of candidate locations at which to execute and fulfill the task request. The system and method further include assigning the agent from the agent pool to execute and fulfill the task request.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2018Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Brian W. Johnson, Masaki Nara, Toshiaki Takano
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Publication number: 20200139812Abstract: A display system in a vehicle, and associated control method, which displays application information on a driver display screen portion and a passenger display screen portion of a vehicle display based on the seating position of the vehicle occupants in the vehicle and the identity of the vehicle occupants requesting the application information be displayed. The display system and method detects a change in the seating position of the vehicle occupants, and in response switches the display of the application information between the driver display screen portion and the passenger display screen portion of the vehicle display.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventor: Brian W. Johnson
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Publication number: 20200113755Abstract: The systems and methods provided herein are directed to navigating an automated mobility device for docking and undocking with a vehicle. The position and orientation of the mobility device relative to the vehicle are determined based on real-time images of the vehicle. Based on the position and orientation of the mobility device, the system determines a control command for automatically navigating the mobility device from its determined position to a docking position within the vehicle. The system subsequently determines a control command for automatically navigating the mobility device from the docking position within the vehicle to a position outside the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2018Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Shigeyuki SEKO, Shinichi AKAMA, Brian W. JOHNSON
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Publication number: 20200040557Abstract: A shower valve assembly configured to divert water between a tub port and a shower port. The diverter valve assembly position or state is changed by pushing a button connected to a stem and a poppet valve. When the water supply is turned off, a poppet spring shifts the poppet valve to a tub open position, and a check valve spring opens a check valve, allowing water from the shower port to flow out of the tub port.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Brian W. Johnson, Todd A. Huffington, Mark A. Cipriani, Garry R. Marty
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Patent number: 9632514Abstract: An electronic shower system including a mixing valve operably coupled to a mixing valve drive, and a diverter valve operably coupled to a diverter valve drive and in fluid communication with the mixing valve. A controller is in communication with the mixing valve drive and the diverter valve drive. A user interface includes a removable module in communication with the controller.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2011Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Delta Faucet CompanyInventors: Garry R. Marty, Todd Huffington, Kyle R. Davidson, Brian W. Johnson, Larry D. O'Cull, Patrick B. Jonte
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Patent number: 9513791Abstract: A method of operation of an electronic device system includes: detecting a drag performed on a touch screen, the drag having a starting point and an ending point; detecting a stretchable cursor extendable based on the drag, the stretchable cursor having a cursor length, a cursor direction, a starting portion, and an ending portion at the ending point and larger than the starting portion at the starting point; displaying the stretchable cursor on the touch screen; and performing a process routine based on the cursor length and the cursor direction, the process routine continued after the stretchable cursor is pasted with the drag performed on the touch screen.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2011Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: SONY CORPORATIONInventors: George Arriola, Michael P. Bauerly, Brian W. Johnson, Reiko Miyazaki, Tatsushi Nashida, Ken Miyashita
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Publication number: 20160270270Abstract: A lightweight electrical assembly for vehicular application is virtually “fastenerless” and includes a fold-up case formed of polymer based material that is molded to provide details to accept electronic devices such as playback mechanisms and radio receivers, as well as the circuit boards required for electrical control and display. The case is of composite structure, including an insert molded electrically conductive wire mesh screen that has been pre-formed to contour with the molding operation. The wire mesh provides electromagnetic shielding and grounding of the circuit boards via exposed wire mesh pads and adjacent ground clips. Side wall closure members are extruded of aluminum defining self-engaging attachment features for affixing to the case, providing electrical self-grounding with the wire screen and thermal grounding with internal power devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2015Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: WAYNE A. MADSEN, BRIAN W. JOHNSON
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Patent number: 9047006Abstract: A method of operation of an electronic device system includes: detecting a drag performed on a touch screen, the drag having a first direction from a starting point and an ending point; detecting a stretchable cursor extendable based on the drag, the stretchable cursor having a cursor length, a cursor direction, a starting portion, and an ending portion at the ending point and larger than the starting portion at the starting point; displaying the stretchable cursor on the touch screen, the stretchable cursor stretched across a centerline on the touch screen; detecting whether a second direction of the drag is opposite the first direction; and moving a starting position of the stretchable cursor toward the centerline and away from the starting point when the second direction is opposite the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2011Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: George Arriola, Michael P. Bauerly, Brian W. Johnson, Reiko Miyazaki, Tatsushi Nashida, Ken Miyashita
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Publication number: 20150061698Abstract: A radio-frequency (RF) energy coupling apparatus for electromagnetic interference (EMI) susceptibility testing of a device. The apparatus includes a ground-plane, a micro-strip, a first dielectric layer, a coupling-strip, and a second dielectric layer. The micro-strip overlies the ground-plane. The first dielectric layer is interposed between the ground-plane and the micro-strip. The combination of the ground-plane, the micro-strip, and the first dielectric layer cooperate to form a micro-strip transmission line configured to propagate RF energy from a RF generator to a termination load. The coupling-strip overlies the micro-strip opposite the first dielectric layer. The coupling-strip is configured to couple RF energy from the micro-strip to a harness wire connected to the device. The second dielectric layer is interposed between the coupling-strip and the micro-strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: VINEESH S., BRIAN W. JOHNSON, ASHOK KUMAR VIJAYARAJ
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Publication number: 20130075483Abstract: An electronic shower system including a mixing valve operably coupled to a mixing valve drive, and a diverter valve operably coupled to a diverter valve drive and in fluid communication with the mixing valve. A controller is in communication with the mixing valve drive and the diverter valve drive. A user interface includes a removable module in communication with the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: MASCO CORPORATION OF INDIANAInventors: Garry R. Marty, Todd Huffington, Kyle R. Davidson, Brian W. Johnson, Larry D. O'Cull, Patrick B. Jonte
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Publication number: 20130062422Abstract: An electronic shower system including a mixing valve operably coupled to a mixing valve drive, and a diverter valve operably coupled to a diverter valve drive and in fluid communication with the mixing valve. A controller is in communication with the mixing valve drive and the diverter valve drive. A user interface includes a removable module in communication with the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2011Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventors: Garry R. Marty, Todd Huffington, Kyle R. Davidson, Brian W. Johnson, Larry D. O'Cull, Patrick B. Jonte
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Patent number: 8040892Abstract: A switching system (14) at a customer premises communicates information associated with one or more subscribers. The switching system (14) includes multiple subscriber line ports (17) for communicating xDSL signals with subscribers, the xDSL signals containing both data signals and POTS voice signals. A logical port (20) communicates data signals and packetized voice signals from the subscribers with a central office, the switching system (14) converting between the POTS voice signals of the subscriber lines (16) and the packetized voice signals of the logical port (20). A LAN port (21) communicates data signals with a server complex (23) using a LAN (22) to provide data services to the subscribers. The switching system (14) may include a switch (32) that receives voice signals on a first virtual circuit (VC), switches the voice signals out of the switching system (14) on the first VC, and also communicates received data signals for routing.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2004Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Brian W. Johnson, K. Arlan Harris, Gregory E. Geiger
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Publication number: 20090264567Abstract: A composition is disclosed that includes at least one polyolefin, at least one organic peroxide, and an antioxidant mixture of a composition of at least one polyolefin, at least one organic peroxide, and an antioxidant mixture. The antioxidant mixture has at least one fast radical scavenger selected from the group consisting of low hindered phenols, low hindered thiophenols, low hindered thiobisphenols, aliphatic amines, aromatic amines, NOR HALS, hydroxylamines, and mixtures thereof, and at least one long term stabilizer selected from the group consisting of low hindered phenols, highly hindered phenols, thiosynergists, aliphatic amines, aromatic amines, HALS, hydroxylamines, and mixtures thereof. The preferred polyolefin is a homopolymer of ethylene or a copolymer of ethylene and the compositions are useful in insulating media for medium and high voltage wire and cable applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2006Publication date: October 22, 2009Inventors: Anne-Marie Prins, Klaus Keck-Antoine, Jonathan Simon Hill, Joachim Bayer, Brian W. Johnson
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Patent number: D1024638Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.Inventors: Jason W. Johnson, Blake M. Johnson, Brian G. Conroy