Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Johnson

Jeffrey 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: 20200151605
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the electronic document review field and, more particularly, to various apparatuses and methods of implementing batch-mode active learning for technology-assisted review (TAR) of documents (e.g., legal documents).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Johnson, Md Ahsan Habib, Chandler L. Burgess, Tanay Kumar Saha, Mohammad Al Hasan
  • Publication number: 20200146837
    Abstract: The present invention provides cervical implant (30) comprising an upper surface (38), a lower surface (40), a posterior portion (34) and an anterior portion (36) and including a perimeter (42) and one or more apertures (44,46) within said anterior portion for receiving securing means, said apertures having respective longitudinal axes M1, M2, characterised in that said axes extend in a direction substantially through said anterior portion (36) and converge at a point in a plane outside of said perimeter (42).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: John Parry, Jeffrey Johnson
  • Publication number: 20200139520
    Abstract: A control assembly, a tool and a method. The assembly may include a handle assembly including a first handle portion and a second handle portion, the handle assembly being removably connectable to a tool housing; and pump controls operable to control a pump to drive a tool drive mechanism and thereby an output member. Operation of the pump may require an operator's first hand on a first handle portion and the operator's second hand on a second handle portion. The pump may be operable under the control of the pump controls to drive the drive mechanism when the handle assembly is connected to the housing and when the handle assembly is disconnected from the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Barry Fallon, Tom Foley, Tyler Jeffrey Johnson, Niklas Linn Olson, Luke Wesley Waddingham
  • Publication number: 20200133731
    Abstract: A method for conserving resources in a distributed system includes receiving an event-criteria list from a resource controller. The event-criteria list includes one or more events watched by the resource controller and the resource controller controls at least one target resource and is configured to respond to events from the event-criteria list that occur. The method also includes determining whether the resource controller is idle. When the resource controller is idle, the method includes terminating the resource controller, determining whether any event from the event-criteria list occurs after terminating the resource controller, and, when at least one event from the event-criteria list occurs after terminating the resource controller, recreating the resource controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: Google LLC
    Inventors: Justin Santa Barbara, Timothe Hockin, Robert Bailey, Jeffrey Johnson
  • Patent number: 10626703
    Abstract: A valve includes a piston, a flow tube, and a coupling transferring longitudinal movement between the piston and flow tube and enabling rotational movement of the flow tube with respect to the piston. The coupling includes a connector and a thrust sleeve. The connector includes a piston attachment feature and a thrust sleeve attachment feature, the piston attachment feature attached to the piston. The thrust sleeve includes a pocket, the thrust sleeve attachment feature disposed within the pocket. The thrust sleeve includes portions disposed radially interiorly and radially exteriorly of the thrust sleeve attachment feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey Johnson
  • Publication number: 20200120094
    Abstract: A communal computing device, such as an interactive digital whiteboard, can become unlocked if a user is near the device. The communal computing device may use a sensor such as a camera to capture images of a person and obtain an identifier from a personal device such as a smartphone. A cloud-based provider that is trusted by both the communal computing device and the personal device may associate both the image and the identifier of the personal device with the same user identity. Obtaining the user identity from multiple, different sources provides a secure technique for the communal computing device to recognize a user without the user directly interacting with the communal computing device. If the sensor no longer detects the user or the personal device is no longer detected, then the communal computing device may log off the user. The personal device may be used to confirm log off.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Raju JAIN, Dipesh BHATTARAI, Peter Gregory DAVIS, Jeffrey JOHNSON, Liang ZHANG, Kiran KUMAR
  • Publication number: 20200117779
    Abstract: A user provides an identification (ID) signal (e.g. a biometric ID signal like a self-snapshot) to a trusted cloud-based provider. When the user attempts to authenticate with the cloud-based provider, a similar ID signal (e.g. another self-snapshot) for the user is captured and provided to the cloud-based provider. The cloud-based provider then obtains a secondary ID signal, or a combination of secondary ID signals, and utilizes the secondary ID signal, or signals, to identify a subset of user records to be searched for the ID signal. The subset of the records, rather than all of the user records, can then be searched for the ID signal. The cloud-based provider can then authenticate the user based on the results of the search of the subset of the user records.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Raju JAIN, Peter Gregory DAVIS, Jeffrey JOHNSON, Craig Thomas McINTYRE, Kiran KUMAR
  • Publication number: 20200039690
    Abstract: A container lid is provided herein having structurally reinforcing ribs therein. The ribs increase the strength of the lid across a central region thereof. Specifically, the lid can have an outer perimeter and the ribs can be spaced inwardly from the outer perimeter. The inwardly spaced ribs can provide a distinct look for consumer differentiation. Additionally, the ribs can be arcuate so that they generally follow a curvature of the outer perimeter of the lid. As such, a label region within the lid central region is preserved, while the lid is still strengthened by the ribs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Michele M. Dziaba, Andrew Thomas Tilton, Jeffrey A. Johnson, Joseph M. Miskovic
  • Patent number: 10535016
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the electronic document review field and, more particularly, to various apparatuses and methods of implementing batch-mode active learning for technology-assisted review (TAR) of documents (e.g., legal documents).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Legility Data Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Johnson, Md Ahsan Habib, Chandler L. Burgess, Tanay Kumar Saha, Mohammad Al Hasan
  • Patent number: 10535017
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the electronic document review field and, more particularly, to various apparatuses and methods of implementing batch-mode active learning for technology-assisted review (TAR) of documents (e.g., legal documents).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Legility Data Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Johnson, Md Ahsan Habib, Chandler L. Burgess, Tanay Kumar Saha, Mohammad Al Hasan
  • Patent number: 10519518
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions including primers and probes, which are capable of interacting with the disclosed nucleic acids, such as the nucleic acids encoding the reverse transcriptase or protease of HIV as disclosed herein. Thus, provided is an oligonucleotide comprising any one of the nucleotide sequences set for in SEQ ID NOS:1-89, and 96-104. Also provided are the oligonucleotides consisting of the nucleotides as set forth in SEQ ID NOS:1-89, and 96-104. Each of the disclosed oligonucleotides is a probe or a primer. Also provided are mixtures of primers and probes and for use in RT-PCR and primary PCR reactions disclosed herein. Provided are methods for the specific detection of several mutations in HIV. Mutations in both the reverse transcriptase and the protease of HIV can be detected using the methods described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Johnson, Walid M. Heneine
  • Publication number: 20190389316
    Abstract: A high-voltage electrical system includes a high-voltage electrical bus, a low-voltage controller performing battery management system (BMS) functions, and a rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) connected to the HV electrical bus. The RESS has contactors connected to the voltage rails, a battery pack, a current sensor outputting a voltage signal indicative of pack current, cell monitoring units (CMUs) connected to designated battery cells that measure corresponding cell voltages, and voltage isolation hardware between the CMUs and the LV controller. The voltage isolation hardware includes the contactors and may include a transformer. The RESS and LV controller are connected via LV serial connections such that the LV controller performs the designated BMS functions, including monitoring the pack current and controlling an open/closed state of the contactors. A powertrain system includes the electrical system, an electric machine, and a coupled load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Fang Wang, Jeffrey Johnson, Theodore T. Kim, Tao Wang, Janpreet S. Basi
  • Patent number: 10479554
    Abstract: A container lid (10) is provided herein having structurally reinforcing ribs (50) therein. The ribs (50) increase the strength of the lid across a central region thereof. Specifically, the lid can have an outer perimeter and the ribs can be spaced inwardly from the outer perimeter. The inwardly spaced ribs (50) can provide a distinct look for consumer differentiation. Additionally, the ribs can be arcuate so that they generally follow a curvature of the outer perimeter of the lid. As such, a label region (56) within the lid central region is preserved, while the lid is still strengthened by the ribs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Michele M. Dziaba, Andrew Thomas Tilton, Jeffrey A. Johnson, Joseph M. Miskovic
  • Patent number: 10473551
    Abstract: A track loading tool including a pump, a body including a main portion extending along a first axis, a first contact portion supported by the body and configured to engage a first rail, and a second contact portion supported by the body and configured to engage a second rail spaced apart from the first rail. The first contact portion and the second contact portion are positioned on a second axis offset from the first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Actuant Corporation
    Inventors: Matt Fritsch, Jeremy Ogorzalek, Tom Waterworth, Kevin Rogers, Eric Schwert, Arnold Decker, Tyler Jeffrey Johnson
  • Publication number: 20190319648
    Abstract: A system and method for detecting an angle of arrival (AoA) of incident waves are disclosed. An array of wave sensors each transduce incident waves into an electrical signal, which is then provided an additional phase shift that varies between sensors. Electrical signals from adjacent wave sensors, having different phase shifts, are coupled via a phase detector to classify the incident waves into “zero” and “one” AoA regions for that sensor pair. The outputs from many such phase detectors are combined to divide the space facing the array into many subregions, each subregion being associated with a unique codeword. Incident waves cause detection of codewords, that are decoded according to error detection and correction techniques, such as selecting, from a list, the codeword having a minimum Hamming distance to a received codeword. The decoder then outputs data indicating an AoA subregion associated with the decoded codeword.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventor: Jeffrey JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20190314067
    Abstract: An orthopedic plate is specifically configured for use in osteotomies, in which part of the plate extends into a portion of a first bone segment and part is external to the cortical surface of an adjacent bone segment to fix the segments to allow them to fuse. The plate has a first end and a second end where the end which is inserted into the bone has a chamfer and a through hole having a hole axis optionally at an oblique angle to the longitudinal axis of the plate, and which can receive a screw, peg or pin. The second end of the plate includes a locking screw hole and optionally including a compression slot extending in a direction toward a screw hole in the opposing end. Optionally, the non-locking hole has a shroud that forms an arc or portion of a cylinder over the hole. A plate driver having a recess that holds the plate is used to insert the plate into the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Applicant: OrthoHelix Surgical Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Johnson, David B. Kay, Jackson R. Heavener
  • Patent number: 10411306
    Abstract: A battery module for use with a controller includes a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) mounted to a plurality of battery cells. The PCBA includes a substrate, a radio frequency (RF) communications circuit, a cell sensing circuit, and a conductive interconnecting member. The cell sensing circuit is operable for measuring a respective cell voltage of each of the battery cells. The conductive interconnect member forms an electrical connection between the battery cells. The RF communications circuit is in wireless communication with the controller and is operable for wirelessly transmitting the measured cell voltages to the controller. A battery system includes a master battery controller and the battery pack. A vehicle includes an electric machine operable for generating output torque for propelling the vehicle, as well as the battery system noted above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Theodore T. Kim, Jeffrey Johnson, Tao Wang
  • Patent number: 10368926
    Abstract: An orthopedic plate is specifically configured for use in osteotomies, in which part of the plate extends into a portion of a first bone segment and part is external to the cortical surface of an adjacent bone segment to fix the segments to allow them to fuse. The plate has a first end and a second end where the end which is inserted into the bone has a chamfer and a through hole having a hole axis optionally at an oblique angle to the longitudinal axis of the plate, and which can receive a screw, peg or pin. The second end of the plate includes a locking screw hole and optionally including a compression slot extending in a direction toward a screw hole in the opposing end. Optionally, the non-locking hole has a shroud that forms an arc or portion of a cylinder over the hole. A plate driver having a recess that holds the plate is used to insert the plate into the bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Johnson, David A. Kay, Jackson R. Heavener
  • Publication number: 20190203488
    Abstract: A system for limiting the flow from a dispensing valve when a dispensing cartridge is replaced with the system including a dispenser cartridge with a cam and a water socket with a flow limiter therein that is activeable in response to the position of the dispenser cartridge in the dispensing valve and operable in response to an upstream fluid pressure in the dispensing valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Joseph King, Jeffrey Johnson, Paul Freeberg, David Guy, Terry Goeman, Kenneth V. Schomburg
  • Patent number: D883058
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Inventors: David Guy, Terry Goeman, Jeffrey Johnson, Paul Freeberg, Lyle Enderson, Darrin M. Swagel, Eric Barton