Patents by Inventor Chris A. Johnson
Chris A. 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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Patent number: 10004300Abstract: The present invention provides a strap for securing a garment/article (e.g. swimming goggles) to a wearer's/user's body. The strap comprises a first portion comprising a tensioner end including a tensioner having an attachment portion. The attachment portion is for attachment to the tensioner end. The strap further comprises a second portion having indicia provided along at least a part of its length. In use, the second portion passes through the tensioner and the tensioner frame defines a window in which at least one of the indicia on the second portion is visible.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2012Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: SPEEDO INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDInventors: Tom Waller, Chris Johnson
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Patent number: 9993166Abstract: A user monitoring device system has a user monitoring device that includes one or more microphones, a transmitter and sensors to determine air quality, sound level quality, light quality, ambient temperature and humidity near the user. The transmitter serves as a communication system. A radar apparatus or system is configured to detect a user's movement information. The radar apparatus or system and the monitoring system configured assist to determine at least one of: user sleep information and sleep behavior information, or user respiration information. A cloud based system is in communication with the monitoring device and the radar apparatus or system.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2016Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: FITBIT, INC.Inventors: Chris Johnson, Hamid Asgarian, Kevin Morshige, Benjamin Joseph, James Proud
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Patent number: 9911654Abstract: The present invention provides a method for plasma dicing a substrate. The method comprising providing a process chamber having a wall; providing a plasma source adjacent to the wall of the process chamber; providing a work piece support within the process chamber; placing the substrate onto a support film on a frame to form a work piece work piece; loading the work piece onto the work piece support; providing a clamping electrode for electrostatically clamping the work piece to the work piece support; providing a mechanical partition between the plasma source and the work piece; generating a plasma through the plasma source; and etching the work piece through the generated plasma.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2016Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Plasma-Therm LLCInventors: Linnell Martinez, David Pays-Volard, Chris Johnson, David Johnson, Russell Westerman, Gordon M. Grivna
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Publication number: 20180060381Abstract: Examples of methods, systems, and computer-readable media for completing, updating, and maintaining structured or unstructured datasets, including data stored in a structured relational database, unstructured database or line of business system such as a directory service, a Customer Relationship Management database, or other structured or unstructured data source. In some examples, administrators specify a dataset to be maintained and definitions for the data of the dataset to follow. A computer system programmed for maintaining datasets analyzes the dataset and applies the specified definitions. If there is data that does not conform, that data is flagged for attention. The computer system then searches internal and external data sources to find examples of correct data to provide suggestions to users. The computer system then contacts a user through a communication channel to start an automated dialog with the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Brian Cook, Chris Johnson
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Publication number: 20180030805Abstract: A wiper (200a) for a blowout preventer having an adapter ring (102a) and a piston (104a) slideable relative to the adapter ring along an interface can include a base (202) adapted to couple the wiper to the adapter ring and a head (204) coupled to the base. The head can include a first portion adapted to bridge the interface and contact the piston and a second portion adapted to contact the adapter ring and support the first portion. The second portion of the head can be adapted to at least partially resist rotation of the wiper. A blowout preventer can include one or more wipers as shown and described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2015Publication date: February 1, 2018Applicant: NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, L.P.Inventors: Sergio GARCIA, Chris JOHNSON, Lydia MIRELES, Ali A. AL-QURAISHI, Nathan FOLLETT
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Patent number: 9763483Abstract: The present invention provides a garment (1) for covering a wearer's thighs. The garment comprises a pair of front resistance elements (6) each of which, in use, extends obliquely across the front of a respective one of the wearer's thighs. It also comprises a pair of rear resistance elements (10) each of which, in use, extends obliquely across the rear of a respective one of the wearer's thighs. Each of the front and rear resistance elements extends from a respective upper position (7, 11) located proximal to the midline (8) of the garment to a respective lower position (9, 12) located distal from the midline of the garment. This provides a stabilizing effect on the wearer's hip joint.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2012Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: SPEEDO INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDInventors: Tom Waller, Chris Johnson, Melanie Neal, Joseph Santry
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Publication number: 20170245561Abstract: A swimming garment formed from a stretchable elasticated fabric that, in use, covers at least part of the wearer's thighs, hips and glutes. The garment includes at least two tension bands that have a higher modulus of elasticity than adjacent regions of the stretchable elasticated fabric so that, in use, the tension bands offer greater resistance to stretch than the adjacent regions. A first one of said tension bands follows a path that extends along the outside of a left thigh region of the garment to a left hip region of the garment and inwardly from the left hip region across a left upper glute region of the garment towards a mid-line of the garment. A second one of said tension bands follows a path that extends along the outside of a right thigh region of the garment to a right hip region of the garment and inwardly from the right hip region across a right upper glute region of the garment towards a mid-line of the garment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2015Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventors: Karen FLOCKTON,, Ben HARDMAN, Tim SHARPE, Chris JOHNSON, Dawn NIXON, Joseph SANTRY
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Patent number: 9711406Abstract: The present invention provides a method for plasma dicing a substrate. The method comprising providing a process chamber having a wall; providing a plasma source adjacent to the wall of the process chamber; providing a work piece support within the process chamber; placing the substrate onto a support film on a frame to form a work piece work piece; loading the work piece onto the work piece support; providing a clamping electrode for electrostatically clamping the work piece to the work piece support; providing a mechanical partition between the plasma source and the work piece; generating a plasma through the plasma source; and etching the work piece through the generated plasma.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2016Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Plasma-Therm LLCInventors: Linnell Martinez, David Pays-Volard, Chris Johnson, David Johnson, Russell Westerman, Gordon M. Grivna
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Patent number: 9661880Abstract: The present invention aims to reduce form drag and provides a sports garment having a chest-covering portion (1) and an abdomen-covering portion (2) for covering the wearer's chest and abdomen respectively. The chest-covering portion includes an upper compressive zone (3) formed of a textile material having a higher modulus of elasticity than a textile material forming the abdomen-covering portion. This means that, in use, a greater compressive force is applied to the wearer's chest than the wearer's abdomen.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2012Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: SPEEDO INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDInventors: Tom Waller, Chris Johnson, Rebecca Bennett, Melanie Neal
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Patent number: 9661383Abstract: A system and a method receive broadcast multimedia on a mobile device. The system and the method may use a broadcast receiver accessory that may connect to a mobile device. The system and the method may have a bidirectional data connection between the broadcast receiver accessory and the mobile device. The broadcast receiver accessory may translate, reformat and/or repackage content into a form that may be viewed on the mobile device. The broadcast receiver accessory may have a tuner component, an application processor, an audio rendering element and/or memory.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2008Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: III Holdings 2, LLCInventors: Osama Alshaykh, Chris Johnson, Steven K. Rossi, Nitin Sonawane, James J. Kosmach, Richard June
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Patent number: 9564366Abstract: The present invention provides a method for plasma dicing a substrate. The method comprising providing a process chamber having a wall; providing a plasma source adjacent to the wall of the process chamber; providing a work piece support within the process chamber; placing the substrate onto a support film on a frame to form a work piece work piece; loading the work piece onto the work piece support; providing a cover ring disposed above the work piece; generating a plasma through the plasma source; and etching the work piece through the generated plasma.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2015Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Plasma-Therm LLCInventors: Linnell Martinez, David Pays-Volard, Chris Johnson, David Johnson, Russell Westerman, Gordon M. Grivna
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Publication number: 20170033008Abstract: The present invention provides a method for plasma dicing a substrate. The method comprising providing a process chamber having a wall; providing a plasma source adjacent to the wall of the process chamber; providing a work piece support within the process chamber; placing the substrate onto a support film on a frame to form a work piece work piece; loading the work piece onto the work piece support; providing a clamping electrode for electrostatically clamping the work piece to the work piece support; providing a mechanical partition between the plasma source and the work piece; generating a plasma through the plasma source; and etching the work piece through the generated plasma.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: Plasma-Therm LLCInventors: Linnell Martinez, David Pays-Volard, Chris Johnson, David Johnson, Russell Westerman, Gordon M. Grivna
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Publication number: 20170025311Abstract: The present invention provides a method for plasma dicing a substrate. The method comprising providing a process chamber having a wall; providing a plasma source adjacent to the wall of the process chamber; providing a work piece support within the process chamber; placing the substrate onto a support film on a frame to form a work piece work piece; loading the work piece onto the work piece support; providing a clamping electrode for electrostatically clamping the work piece to the work piece support; providing a mechanical partition between the plasma source and the work piece; generating a plasma through the plasma source; and etching the work piece through the generated plasma.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Applicant: Plasma-Therm LLCInventors: Linnell Martinez, David Pays-Volard, Chris Johnson, David Johnson, Russell Westerman, Gordon M. Grivna
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Patent number: 9526657Abstract: The present invention provides a strap for securing a garment or article (e.g. swimming goggles) to a wearer's/user's body. The strap comprises a first portion (1) having a tensioner end (2), the tensioner end including and terminating at a tensioner (3). The strap further comprises a second portion (4) comprising a clip end (5), the clip end including and terminating at a clip (6). In use, the second portion passes through the tensioner and the clip is releasably securable onto the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2012Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: SPEEDO INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDInventors: Tom Waller, Chris Johnson
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Publication number: 20160335696Abstract: A process for locationally sorting and filtering mobile applications at a geographical level, utilizing location-specific information is disclosed. The ability to filter categories among location-specific displayed application results in an interface creates much greater additional value to consumers, as they can quickly and easily screen applications pertaining to “Dating,” “Transportation” or other categories near them, where both location and underlying functionality are equally important. Additionally, browsing is encouraged under this system, as users do not have to continually enter new terms and hit search to generate new application search results.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: James Preston Hopkins, Colin Bielman, Jordan Goldin, Nick Zager, Chris Johnson, Ryan Roden
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Patent number: 9496177Abstract: The present invention provides a method for plasma dicing a substrate. The method comprising providing a process chamber having a wall; providing a plasma source adjacent to the wall of the process chamber; providing a work piece support within the process chamber; placing the substrate onto a support film on a frame to form a work piece work piece; loading the work piece onto the work piece support; providing a clamping electrode for electrostatically clamping the work piece to the work piece support; providing a mechanical partition between the plasma source and the work piece; generating a plasma through the plasma source; and etching the work piece through the generated plasma.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2015Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Plasma-Therm LLCInventors: Linnell Martinez, David Pays-Volard, Chris Johnson, David Johnson, Russell Westerman, Gordon M. Grivna
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Publication number: 20160313370Abstract: A method is described that includes configuring multiple test units of a semiconductor device tester with respective information indicating respective storage space within either or both of an off load processing unit and central control unit of the tester. The method further includes streaming DUT data from the test units to their respective storage space within at least one of the off load processing unit and the central control unit such that the test units continually initiate the sending of their respective DUT data to their respective storage space.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2014Publication date: October 27, 2016Inventors: James Neeb, Vineet Pancholi, Gerard McSweeney, Shelby Rollins, Chris Johnson, Nathan Blackwell, Bradly L. Inman, Steven Lill, Rodney J. Christner, Phillip Barnes
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Patent number: 9343365Abstract: The present invention provides a method for plasma processing a substrate, the method comprising providing a process chamber having a wall; providing a plasma source adjacent to the wall of the process chamber; providing a work piece support within the process chamber; loading a work piece onto the work piece support, the work piece having a support film, a frame and the substrate; providing at least two cutting regions on the substrate, the cutting regions being positioned between all adjacent device structures on the substrate; generating a plasma using the plasma source; and processing the work piece using the generated plasma.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Plasma-Therm LLCInventors: Thierry Lazerand, David Pays-Volard, Linnell Martinez, Chris Johnson, Russell Westerman, Gordon M. Grivna
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Patent number: RE46339Abstract: The present invention provides a method for plasma dicing a substrate, the method comprising providing a process chamber having a wall; providing a plasma source adjacent to the wall of the process chamber; providing a work piece support within the process chamber; placing a work piece onto the work piece support, said work piece having a support film, a frame and the substrate; loading the work piece onto the work piece support; applying a tensional force to the support film; clamping the work piece to the work piece support; generating a plasma using the plasma source; and etching the work piece using the generated plasma.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2015Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Plasma-Therm LLCInventors: Rich Gauldin, Chris Johnson, David Johnson, Linnell Martinez, David Pays-Volard, Russell Westerman, Gordon Grivna
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Patent number: D806358Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2016Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Speedo International LimitedInventors: Karen Flockton, Ben Hardman, Tim Sharpe, Chris Johnson, Dawn Nixon, Joseph Santry