Patents by Inventor Daniel Johnson

Daniel 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).

  • Articles of footwear with tensile strand elements
    Patent number: 9402444
    Abstract: An upper for an article of footwear may have material layers and a plurality of strand segments. The material layers are located adjacent to each other and in an overlapping configuration, and the material layers are located in a lace region and a lower region of the upper. The strand segments extend from the lace region to the lower region. The strand segments may be located and secured between the material layers in the lace region and the lower region. The strand segments may form both an exterior surface of the upper and an opposite interior surface of the upper in an area between the lace region and the lower region. The material layers may define an opening between the lace region and the lower region, and the strand segments extend across the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick J. Dojan, Shane S. Kohatsu, Chin-Chen Huang, Daniel A. Johnson
  • Fabrication system and method of using the same
    Publication number: 20160193709
    Abstract: A fabrication system may generally comprise an x-y positioning assembly, a clamping head to receive an end effector, wherein the clamping head is coupled to the x-y positioning assembly, a z positioning assembly, a platform including a surface that is rigid and substantially planar, wherein the platform is coupled to the z positioning assembly, and a controller operably coupled to the x-y positioning assembly, end effector, z positioning assembly, and platform. Methods of using the fabrication system are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Joel David Johnson, Justin Daniel Johnson
  • System and Method for Analyzing Athletic Activity
    Publication number: 20160195440
    Abstract: Various sensor systems are described herein, including inserts having sensors thereon, which are configured to be received in an article of footwear. The inserts may be connected to a sole member of the footwear, or may function as a sole member. The sensors may be bonded to an outer surface of the insert, or positioned within the insert, in some configurations. The system may also include an electronic module that is overmolded into the sole structure and includes a connector for external access.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Michael S. Amos, Frederick J. Dojan, Daniel Johnson, James C. Meschter, Matthew A. Nurse, Andrew A. Owings, Jeffrey C. Pisciotta, Allan M. Schrock, Steven H. Walker
  • Methods to repair worn or eroded PDC cutters, cutters so repaired, and use of repaired PDC cutters in drill bits or other tools
    Patent number: 9375827
    Abstract: A repaired polycrystalline diamond cutter and method for fabricating the same. The cutter includes a damaged substrate that includes at least one void therein, a polycrystalline diamond table coupled to the damaged substrate, and a paste compound disposed within the voids formed about the damaged substrate. The damaged substrate and the paste compound collectively form a full circumference. The method includes obtaining a damaged cutter that includes a polycrystalline diamond table coupled to a damaged substrate having at least one void formed therein, applying a paste compound within the at least one void, melting the paste compound via induction heating, bonding the paste compound to the substrate and forming a processed PDC cutter, and grinding at least a portion of the paste compound from the processed PDC cutter to form the repaired cutter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Varel International Ind., L.P.
    Inventors: Marvin Windsor Amundsen, Charles Daniel Johnson
  • Self-aligning and vibration damping bearings in a submersible well pump
    Patent number: 9334865
    Abstract: An electrical submersible pump assembly has a centrifugal pump with stages, each having an impeller and a diffuser. A shaft extending from an electrical motor rotates the impellers. In the stages, a thrust runner is coupled to the shaft for rotation in unison. A bushing is non rotatably mounted in a receptacle in the diffuser. The bushing has a bore that receives the body of the runner in sliding, rotating engagement. The bushing has a thrust receiving end engaged by the thrust face of the runner in rotating, sliding engagement to transfer thrust from the runner to the diffuser. An elastomeric compliant member between a cylindrical exterior of the bushing and the receptacle allows limited radial movement of the bushing relative to the diffuser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Nicholas Daniel Johnson, Arturo Luis Poretti, Kevin R. Bierig
  • Fluid Diversion Assembly
    Publication number: 20160090706
    Abstract: A fluid diversion assembly for diverting the fluid in a selected direction includes a rail structured to have an upright portion extending upwardly from a horizontal portion. The rail may be positioned on a support surface such that the horizontal portion of the rail abuts the support surface. The horizontal portion of the rail is sloped such that the horizontal portion may divert a fluid in a selected direction. A plurality of fasteners is extended through the horizontal portion of the rail and engages the support surface such that the rail is retained on the support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventor: Daniel Johnson, JR.
  • System and method for analyzing athletic activity
    Patent number: 9297709
    Abstract: Various sensor systems are described herein, including inserts having sensors thereon, which are configured to be received in an article of footwear. The inserts may be connected to a sole member of the footwear, or may function as a sole member. The sensors may be bonded to an outer surface of the insert, or positioned within the insert, in some configurations. The system may also include an electronic module that is overmolded into the sole structure and includes a connector for external access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick J. Dojan, Steven H. Walker, Daniel Johnson
  • Method for repairing or reinforcing cutter pockets of a drill bit
    Patent number: 9289864
    Abstract: A method for forming pockets of a drill bit includes inserting a displacement plug in a cutter pocket defined by a substrate of a drill bit. A hardfacing material is applied to the substrate and the displacement plug using a plasma arc welding torch. The heat from the plasma arc welding torch reduces an oxide layer on the outer surface of the displacement plug, and the molten hardfacing material flows over the displacement plug and wets against the displacement plug. The displacement plug is then removed to reveal a final cutter pocket configured to receive a cutter compact. The cutter compact is secured to the final cutter pocket by brazing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Varel International, Ind., L.P.
    Inventors: Charles Daniel Johnson, Marvin Windsor Amundsen
  • Vehicle speed limiter via gauge interface
    Patent number: 9286264
    Abstract: An electronic control unit (“ECU”) limiter is disclosed. The electronic control unit may be configured to receive a user-specified vehicle limit, such as a speed limit, from an input device, such as a gauge interface of the vehicle or a diagnostic tool. The electronic control unit is further configured to enforce the received vehicle limit, without a need to reprogram (e.g., erase and rewrite) vehicle engine control data stored by the electronic control unit, such as lookup tables or maps that are used to determine the operational parameters (e.g., ignition timing, throttle) based on sensor inputs (e.g., engine revolutions per minute, engine temperature).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Arctic Cat Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Johnson, Darrel Janisch
  • Solid Electrolytic Capacitor with Integrated Fuse Assembly
    Publication number: 20160005545
    Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor with an integrated fuse assembly is provided. The fuse can be secured in a recess formed in a face of the porous anode body of the capacitor. When the fuse is secured in the recess, the fuse can be substantially flush with the face of the porous anode body in which the recess is formed. Further, the equivalent series resistance (ESR) of the fuse is reduced because the length of the connection between the fuse and the porous anode body is reduced. Further, because the fuse is integrated into the porous anode body, the capacitor can be assembled onto a circuit board via standard pick and place equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Burke, Daniel Johnson
  • STABILIZED STAT3 DECOY OLIGONUCLEOTIDES AND USES THEREFORE
    Publication number: 20150353613
    Abstract: The present invention is based, at least in part, on novel, unimolecular STAT3 oligonucleotide decoys exhibiting increased in vivo stability as compared to previously known decoys which are effective in inhibiting STAT3 when administered systemically. The invention is also based on pharmaceutical compositions comprising these unimolecular decoys, and methods for using these decoys in the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: JENNIFER R. GRANDIS, Daniel Johnson, Danith Ly
  • SHORT MATRIX DRILL BITS AND METHODOLOGIES FOR MANUFACTURING SHORT MATRIX DRILL BITS
    Publication number: 20150259985
    Abstract: A short matrix drill bit is disclosed along with methods of manufacturing the same. The Short drill matrix bit includes a combination shank/blank bonded to a matrix. The combination shank/blank includes a blank portion and a shank portion, which are formed as a unitary component. The combination shank and blank may also include an outer layer formed along at least a portion of the combination shank/blank. In some instances, the outer layer is nickel plating, or some other suitable material, which facilitates wetting of the binder material used to form the matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: VAREL INTERNATIONAL IND., L.P.
    Inventors: Gary Michael Thigpen, Federico Bellin, Michel de Reynal, Jr., Marvin Windsor Amundsen, Charles Daniel Johnson
  • MANUFACTURE OF LOW COST BITS BY INFILTRATION OF METAL POWDERS
    Publication number: 20150240566
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for manufacturing a downhole tool. The cemented matrix material is formed from a metal powder, a shoulder powder, and a binder material, wherein the metal powder and/or the shoulder powder includes at least one of stainless steel powder, nickel powder, cobalt powder, iron powder, or powders of other suitable metals or alloys, or a combination of such mentioned powders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Applicant: VAREL INTERNATIONAL IND., L.P.
    Inventors: Marvin Windsor Amundsen, Federico Bellin, Gary M. Thigpen, Charles Daniel Johnson
  • Self-Aligning and Vibration Damping Bearings in a Submersible Well Pump
    Publication number: 20150226219
    Abstract: An electrical submersible pump assembly has a centrifugal pump with stages, each having an impeller and a diffuser. A shaft extending from an electrical motor rotates the impellers. In the stages, a thrust runner is coupled to the shaft for rotation in unison. A bushing is non rotatably mounted in a receptacle in the diffuser. The bushing has a bore that receives the body of the runner in sliding, rotating engagement. The bushing has a thrust receiving end engaged by the thrust face of the runner in rotating, sliding engagement to transfer thrust from the runner to the diffuser. An elastomeric compliant member between a cylindrical exterior of the bushing and the receptacle allows limited radial movement of the bushing relative to the diffuser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Nicholas Daniel Johnson, Arturo Luis Poretti, Kevin R. Bierig
  • USE OF TUNGSTEN CARBIDE TUBE ROD TO HARD-FACE PDC MATRIX
    Publication number: 20150211305
    Abstract: A hardfaced infiltrated matrix downhole tool and a method for hardfacing such items is provided. The hardfaced infiltrated matrix downhole tool includes a body, an intermediate base coat coupled to at least a portion of the surface of the body, and a hardfacing material coupled to at least a portion of the intermediate base coat. The body is composed of at least a carbide material and an infiltrating binder material. The intermediate base coat bonds to the surface of the body and to the hardfacing material. The method includes obtaining an infiltrated matrix downhole tool, applying and bonding the intermediate base coat to at least a portion of the surface of the infiltrated matrix downhole tool, and applying and bonding the hardfacing material to at least a portion of the intermediate base coat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: VAREL INTERNATIONAL IND., L.P.
    Inventor: Charles Daniel Johnson
  • Stabilized STAT3 decoy oligonucleotides and uses therefore
    Patent number: 9062121
    Abstract: The present invention is based, at least in part, on novel, unimolecular STAT3 oligonucleotide decoys exhibiting increased in vivo stability as compared to previously known decoys which are effective in inhibiting STAT3 when administered systemically. The invention is also based on pharmaceutical compositions comprising these unimolecular decoys, and methods for using these decoys in the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: University of Pittsburgh—of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Jennifer R. Grandis, Daniel Johnson, Danith Ly
  • Powered height adjustable desktop
    Patent number: 9049923
    Abstract: A powered height adjustable desktop having a base with a fixed peripheral wall defining a cavity and a cover defining a horizontal work surface. A lift mechanism supports the cover relative to the base. The lift mechanism includes a linkage with at least one pair of lift arms pivotably connecting each side of the base to a respective side of the cover and a powered actuator attached to the base and operatively connected to the linkage. The actuator selectively activates the linkage to rotate the lift arms from a relatively horizontal position to at least one substantially fixed upright position, thereby raising the work surface from a sitting height to a standing height. At the sitting height, the cover rests upon the peripheral wall to fully enclose the cavity. At the standing height, the cover is spaced above and offset forward of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Stand Tall, LLC
    Inventors: Nico Vincent Delagey, Brandon Daniel Johnson, Todd Allison Ferrell
  • Methods Of Manufacturing Articles Of Footwear With Tensile Strand Elements
    Publication number: 20150143640
    Abstract: An upper for an article of footwear may have material layers and a plurality of strand segments. The material layers are located adjacent to each other and in an overlapping configuration, and the material layers are located in a lace region and a lower region of the upper. The strand segments extend from the lace region to the lower region. The strand segments may be located and secured between the material layers in the lace region and the lower region. The strand segments may form both an exterior surface of the upper and an opposite interior surface of the upper in an area between the lace region and the lower region. The material layers may define an opening between the lace region and the lower region, and the strand segments extend across the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Frederick J. Dojan, Shane S. Kohatsu, Chin-Chen Huang, Daniel A. Johnson
  • HEADSET-BASED TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLATFORM
    Publication number: 20150133190
    Abstract: A hands-free wireless wearable GPS enabled video camera and audio-video communications headset, mobile phone and personal media player, capable of real-time two-way and multi-feed wireless voice, data and audio-video streaming, telecommunications, and teleconferencing, coordinated applications, and shared functionality between one or more wirelessly networked headsets or other paired or networked wired or wireless devices and optimized device and data management over multiple wired and wireless network connections. The headset can operate in concert with one or more wired or wireless devices as a paired accessory, as an autonomous hands-free wide area, metro or local area and personal area wireless audio-video communications and multimedia device and/or as a wearable docking station, hot spot and wireless router supporting direct connect multi-device ad-hoc virtual private networking (VPN).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Ronald Eugene FISHER, Bryan Jonathan DAVIS, Bradley Brian BUSHARD, Mark Joseph MEYER, James FISHER, Nitin PATIL, Ben YOUNG, Daniel JOHNSON
  • INTEGRATED ETHANOL AND BIODIESEL FACILITY
    Publication number: 20150125913
    Abstract: An integrated facility for the co-production of ethanol and biodiesel fuel is provided. Ethanol and corn oil, the primary product and a by-product from the ethanol plant, are utilized as feedstocks for a biodiesel plant operating within the same general facility as the corn ethanol plant. By-products of the biodiesel plant, principally crude liquid glycerol and gaseous ethanol or methanol, are recycled to various parts of the ethanol plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Rachel Overheul, Brandon Awtrey, Daniel Johnson