Patents by Inventor James A. Johnson

James 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).

  • Publication number: 20200266554
    Abstract: A bail for forming a mechanical and electrical connection includes an inboard section and an outboard section. The inboard section includes an elongate, electrically conductive multi-strand conductor. The outboard section includes an elongate, electrically conductive solid rod conductor electrically connected to the multi-strand conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Barry James Johnson, Jonathan Guppy
  • Publication number: 20200255407
    Abstract: A compound of formula I wherein A, X, Y, Z, R1 and R24 are described herein. The compounds are useful as inhibitors of potassium channel function and in the treatment and prevention of arrhythmia, IKur-associated disorders, and other disorders mediated by ion channel function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: James A. Johnson, John Lloyd, Heather Finlay, James Neels, Naveen Kumar Dhondi, Prashantha Gunaga, Abhisek Banerjee, Ashokkumar Adisechan
  • Publication number: 20200242161
    Abstract: Crowdsourced solutions are provided that can prevent and/or reduce dissemination of selected digital content in a social media platform. In one embodiment, a system can include at least one memory device having computer-executable components stored therein, and at least one processor configured to execute the computer-executable components. Such computer-executable components can include a selection component that identifies multiple reviewer accounts using a selection criterion corresponding to a user account in the social media platform. The multiple reviewer accounts can evaluate presence of particular digital content in the social media platform directed to the user account. The computer-executable components also can include a routing component that can provide portions of digital content directed to the user account to respective reviewer accounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Casey Dugan, Werner Geyer, Michael Muller, James Johnson, Aabhas Sharma
  • Patent number: 10725795
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for implementing dynamic creation of an external code segment within a cloud based computing environment. For instance, an exemplary system having at least a processor and a memory therein includes means for executing object code comprising software instructions that when executed create an instance of an external segment of software instructions that is to perform business logic, wherein a name of the external segment of software instructions is to be first received during runtime of the object code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: salesforce.com, inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Edward Lipke, Samuel William Bailey, James Johnson, Hugh Cockburn
  • Publication number: 20200236608
    Abstract: A single platform for controller functionality for each of security, monitoring and automation, as well as providing a capacity to function as a bidirectional Internet gateway, is provided. Embodiments of the present invention provide such functionality by virtue of a configurable architecture that enables a user to adapt the system for the user's specific needs. Embodiments of the present invention further provide such functionality by providing for installation of removable, modular communication adapters for communication with a variety of devices external to the security, monitoring and automation controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Alan Wade Cohn, Gary Robert Faulkner, James A. Johnson, James Edward Kitchen, David Leon Proft, Corey Wayne Quain
  • Patent number: 10718530
    Abstract: Provided is a hot water distribution system comprising a water heater, a water pump, a controller, a temperature sensor, a point-of-use, and a diverting valve capable of directing water from the water heater to either the point-of-use or back to the water heater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Inventor: James Johnson
  • Publication number: 20200226005
    Abstract: A reminder method, system, and computer program product include collecting information and an activity of a user, determining an optimum time to send the reminder to the user based on the information and the activity of the user and an optimal platform to deliver the reminder to the user based on the information and the activity of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Casey Dugan, Michael Muller, Aabhas Sharma, James Johnson, Werner Geyer
  • Publication number: 20200226910
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for controller functionality for each of security, monitoring and automation, as well as a bidirectional Internet gateway, is provided. Such functionality is provided by virtue of a configurable architecture that enables a user to adapt the system for the user's specific needs. In addition, functionality for gathering configuration information from a previously-installed security system and using that information in a subsequent takeover of that security system is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Alan Wade Cohn, Lewis Clay Dearman, Gary Robert Faulkner, James A. Johnson, James Edward Kitchen, David Leon Proft
  • Patent number: 10705891
    Abstract: A reminder method, system, and computer program product include collecting information and an activity of a user, determining an optimum time to send the reminder to the user based on the information and the activity of the user and an optimal platform to deliver the reminder to the user based on the information and the activity of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Casey Dugan, Michael Muller, Aabhas Sharma, James Johnson, Werner Geyer
  • Patent number: 10676460
    Abstract: A compound of formula I wherein A, X, Y, Z, R1 and R24 are described herein. The compounds are useful as inhibitors of potassium channel function and in the treatment and prevention of arrhythmia, IKur-associated disorders, and other disorders mediated by ion channel function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: James A. Johnson, John Lloyd, Heather Finlay, James Neels, Naveen Kumar Dhondi, Prashantha Gunaga, Abhisek Banerjee, Ashokkumar Adisechan
  • Patent number: 10677748
    Abstract: An analyte meter to detect an analyte concentration level in a bio-fluid sample may be cleaned and disinfected with a cleaning liquid without harming electrical and internal meter components. In some embodiments, the analyte meter is washable and immersable and may include a sealed sensor connector, sealed battery connector, and possibly a sealed USB connector that may be subjected to a cleaning liquid without the liquid entering an internal chamber of the analyte meter and contacting internal electronic components. In some embodiments, a sealed display screen and sealed keypad are provided such that liquids are prevented from entering the internal chamber. Manufacturing methods and systems utilizing the analyte sensors are provided, as are numerous other aspects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AG
    Inventors: Eugene Prais, David Huang, James A. Johnson, Igor Y. Gofman, Jun Chen
  • Patent number: 10680353
    Abstract: A wedge connector system for connecting first and second elongate electrical conductors includes a C-shaped sleeve member, a wedge member and a locking mechanism. The sleeve member defines a sleeve cavity and opposed first and second sleeve channels on either side of the sleeve cavity. The wedge member includes a wedge body having first and second opposed wedge side walls. The locking mechanism includes a lock member including a sleeve engagement portion, and a clamping mechanism coupled to the wedge member. The sleeve member and the wedge member are configured to capture the first and second conductors such that the first conductor is received in the first sleeve channel between the sleeve member and the first wedge side wall and the second conductor is received in the second sleeve channel between the sleeve member and the second wedge side wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignees: TE CONNECTIVITY SERVICES GMBH, TYCO ELECTRONICS CANADA ULC
    Inventors: Sachidanandan Murugiah, Sarzil Rahman, Barry James Johnson, Steven Mitchell, Jonathan Guppy
  • Patent number: 10673219
    Abstract: An electrical box assemblies and cable connectors are provided. The cable connectors include a frame and a cable retaining member releasably secured to the frame. The cable retaining members releasably secure an electrical cable to an electrical box by engaging the sheathing of the electrical cable. The electrical box assembly includes an electrical box and at least one cable connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: HUBBELL INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Krzysztof W. Korcz, Steven James Johnson
  • Patent number: 10674428
    Abstract: A single platform for controller functionality for each of security, monitoring and automation, as well as providing a capacity to function as a bidirectional Internet gateway, is provided. Embodiments of the present invention provide such functionality by virtue of a configurable architecture that enables a user to adapt the system for the user's specific needs. Embodiments of the present invention further provide such functionality by providing for installation of removable, modular communication adapters for communication with a variety of devices external to the security, monitoring and automation controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Wade Cohn, Gary Robert Faulkner, James A. Johnson, James Edward Kitchen, David Leon Proft, Corey Wayne Quain
  • Patent number: 10657794
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for controller functionality for each of security, monitoring and automation, as well as a bidirectional Internet gateway, is provided. Such functionality is provided by virtue of a configurable architecture that enables a user to adapt the system for the user's specific needs. In addition, functionality for gathering configuration information from a previously-installed security system and using that information in a subsequent takeover of that security system is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: iControl Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Wade Cohn, Lewis Clay Dearman, Gary Robert Faulkner, James A. Johnson, James Edward Kitchen, David Leon Proft
  • Patent number: 10644491
    Abstract: An electrical box assemblies and cable connectors are provided. The cable connectors include a frame and a cable retaining member releasably secured to the frame. The cable retaining members releasably secure an electrical cable to an electrical box by engaging the sheathing of the electrical cable. The electrical box assembly includes an electrical box and at least one cable connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Krzysztof W. Korcz, Steven James Johnson
  • Publication number: 20200133964
    Abstract: The invention relates to computer-implemented systems and methods for analyzing data from a variety of data sources. Embodiments of the systems and the methods further provide for generating responses to specific questions based on the analyzed data, wherein the generating includes: retrieving related documents associated with the analyzed data; determining which information should be reported from which of the retrieved related documents; and providing a response based on the determination and a graph schema associated with the related documents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: John Hyung LEE, James Johnson GARDNER, Justin EDWARDS, Gregory Alexander VORSANGER, David Anthony SCRIPKA, Rachel A. WAGNER-KAISER
  • Publication number: 20200137017
    Abstract: A cognitive request management method, system, and computer program product include scanning a stream of incoming messages among at least two users to identify a request sent to a first user, storing the identified request in a list of unfulfilled requests, identifying a response of the first user to the request by backtracking within a message thread of the stream of incoming messages and when the response to a request is detected, the request is moved from the user's unfulfilled request list to a list of fulfilled requests, and displaying the list of unfulfilled requests and the list of fulfilled requests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Muller, Casey Dugan, Aabhas Sharma, James Johnson, Werner Geyer
  • Publication number: 20200133745
    Abstract: A reminder method, system, and computer program product include collecting information and an activity of a user, determining an optimum time to send the reminder to the user based on the information and the activity of the user and an optimal platform to deliver the reminder to the user based on the information and the activity of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Casey Dugan, Michael Muller, Aabhas Sharma, James Johnson, Werner Geyer
  • Publication number: 20200137195
    Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms to manage a flow of operations. Operation tracking screens are presented on a display. At least some of a first screen area has one or more graphical control elements configured to receive information associated with actions corresponding to the sequence of operations. The actions include at least a first action performed concurrently with a second action. A second screen area has a graphical representation of stages of the sequence of operations in response to an initiation of the application to process the sequence of operations. The graphical representation of the stages is modified to include a graphical representation of a modification to the stages. The modification comprises a modification to multiple stages concurrently. Signals associated with the information associated with the actions associated with the sequence of operations are received. The sequence of operations to be processed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Nathan Edward Lipke, William Charles Eidson, Catherine Schell, Samuel William Bailey, James Johnson, Yucheng Wang, Anvitha Jaishankar, Jason Teller