Patents by Inventor Jesse A. Johns

Jesse A. Johns 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: 20150205763
    Abstract: A method for updating a page of an electronic device is provided. The page includes a first row and a second row. Each of the first row and the second row includes one or two tiles. Each tile comprises a picture. The method comprises the following steps. After an update that results in insertion of a plurality of new tiles into the page occurs, three new tiles of the plurality of new tiles are displayed by using either a first tile layout or a second tile layout in a third row and a fourth row. The number of tiles in the third row is one and the number of tiles in the fourth row is two in the first tile layout. The number of tiles in the third row is two and the number of tiles in the fourth row is one in the second tile layout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Applicant: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Brinda, Jesse John Penico, Drew Bamford, Sheng-Hsin Huang, Fang-Ju Lin, Ying-Jing Wang, Pei-Ju Lee, Peter Chin, Wendy Wai Mun Chan, Keng-Yu Chen, Shih-Wun Peng
  • Publication number: 20150118352
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for manufacturing chewing gum, the method including feeding one or more gum ingredients including at least an elastomer into a continuous extruder including a plurality of screws, rotating screws and mixing the one or more ingredients via the rotating of the screws within the continuous extruder, forming a partial chewing gum base via the mixing of the one or more ingredients, creating a flow of the partial chewing gum base including the one or more ingredients through the continuous extruder towards a downstream extent of the plurality of screws via the rotating, and conveying the flow of the partial chewing gum base to a region of the continuous extruder that is proximate the downstream extent of the plurality of screws, wherein the flow includes a temperature of less than 90 degrees Celsius when the flow reaches the downstream extent of the plurality of screws. Some independent claims relate to a flow reaching two different temperatures that are within 20 degrees Celsius.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Glenn Thompson Visscher, Mandeep Bindra, Jesse John Kiefer, Deiter Stephan Simbuerger, Stephen Malcolm Pearson, Dieter Lutz, Philip Moore
  • Publication number: 20140101609
    Abstract: A method of activating an update of a home screen of a mobile communications device is provided. The home screen is displayed on a display panel of the mobile communications device. The home screen includes a plurality of tiles displaying a plurality of feeds from one or more feed sources. The method includes performing one of updating the home screen or activating and displaying a menu bar on the display panel based on a distance of a downward scrolling on a top page of a home screen. A non-transitory computer-readable medium and a mobile communications device for activating an update of a home screen of a mobile communications device are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Drew BAMFORD, David BRINDA, Peter CHIN, Jesse John PENICO, Chih-Wei YANG, Huai-Ting HUANG
  • Publication number: 20140101582
    Abstract: A method of configuring and updating a home screen of a mobile communications device is provided. The home screen is configured and updated by a processor and displayed on a display panel of the mobile communications device. The method includes providing a plurality of tiles, each of the tiles displaying a feed from a corresponding one of feed sources; filling the tiles into the home screen that has a top page, one or more pages being addable immediately above the top page, each page having a layout of a plurality of slots, each of the slots being for accommodating a corresponding one of the tiles; and after an update that results in insertion of at least one new tile into the home screen occurs, placing the at least one new tile displaying a new feed on the top page, and moving at least one existing tile that was on the top page prior to the update to a new, different location of the home screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Inventors: Drew BAMFORD, David BRINDA, Peter CHIN, Jesse John PENICO, Chih-Wei YANG, Huai-Ting HUANG
  • Publication number: 20140101597
    Abstract: A method of navigating between a plurality of different views of a home screen of a mobile communications device is provide. The mobile communications device includes a home button, a processor, and a display panel configured to cooperate with the processor to display one of the views of the home screen. The method includes selectively displaying one of the views of the home screen on the display panel based on a number of times the home button is activated within a predetermined time period. A non-transitory computer-readable medium and a mobile communications device of navigating between a plurality of different views of a home screen of a mobile communications device are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: HTC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Drew BAMFORD, David BRINDA, Peter CHIN, Jesse John PENICO, Chih-Wei YANG, Huai-Ting HUANG
  • Patent number: 8444068
    Abstract: A pressure washer is provided. The pressure washer includes a fluid inlet and a pump disposed to receive fluid from the fluid inlet. A spray gun is provided that includes a first outlet and a separate second outlet. A first conduit fluidly connects the fluid inlet and the pump with the first outlet and a second conduit fluidly connects the fluid inlet with the second outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Techtronic Outdoor Products Technology Limited
    Inventors: Klaus Karl Hahn, Michael R. Gardner, Charles Keith Long, Jesse John Jerabek
  • Publication number: 20120233235
    Abstract: A system efficiently generates template-based applications for interacting with digital content. The applications are available to multiple kinds of application platforms and can be installed and run on such platforms, thereby allowing users to access and interact with rich, multimedia content on the application platforms. The content delivered to the application platforms is also adapted according to the properties of these platforms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventors: Jeremy David Allaire, Ashley Streb, Jesse John Philip Streb, Jian Liu
  • Patent number: 8056834
    Abstract: A nozzle is provided. The nozzle includes a cylindrical housing defining a fluid flow path therethrough about a longitudinal axis and a first finger mounted to a first end portion of the housing comprising a wedge disposed on an outer surface of the first finger. A hollow shroud is coaxially disposed around the housing and longitudinally movable with respect to the housing. An outlet aperture is disposed in fluid communication with the fluid flow path, and a ramp disposed within an internal surface of the shroud and engageable with the wedge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Techtronic Outdoor Products Technology Limited
    Inventors: Michael R. Gardner, Jesse John Jerabek, Charles Keith Long, Klaus Karl Hahn
  • Publication number: 20110226877
    Abstract: A nozzle is provided. The nozzle includes a cylindrical housing defining a fluid flow path therethrough about a longitudinal axis and a first finger mounted to a first end portion of the housing comprising a wedge disposed on an outer surface of the first finger. A hollow shroud is coaxially disposed around the housing and longitudinally movable with respect to the housing. An outlet aperture is disposed in fluid communication with the fluid flow path, and a ramp disposed within an internal surface of the shroud and engageable with the wedge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventors: Michael R. Gardner, Jesse John Jerabek, Charles Keith Long, Klaus Karl Hahn
  • Patent number: 7934318
    Abstract: A multipurpose debris deflector for a hedge trimmer having a deflector body removably attachable to a hedge trimmer. The deflector is positionable between a first position and second wherein in a first position, the deflector body is operable to receive at least a portion of a cutting assembly of the hedge trimmer within the deflector body, and, in a second position, the deflector body is connectable with the cutting assembly such that cutting blades of the cutting assembly are exposed and the deflector body is operable to deflect debris from a vegetation cutting operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Techtronic Outdoor Products Technology Limited
    Inventors: Lee Sowell, Jesse John Jerabek
  • Patent number: 7854398
    Abstract: A portable pressure washer includes a housing having a front end and a rear end defining a longitudinal axis. A handle has a first end extending from a rear portion of the housing and a second end terminating in a barrel. A first nozzle and a second aperture extend from the barrel. A fluid pump and a motor disposed are disposed within the housing, which includes a fluid inlet in fluid communication with the first nozzle and the second aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Techtronic Outdoor Products Technology Limited
    Inventors: Klaus Karl Hahn, Michael R. Gardner, Charles Keith Long, Jesse John Jerabek
  • Publication number: 20090235536
    Abstract: A multipurpose debris deflector for a hedge trimmer having a deflector body removably attachable to a hedge trimmer. The deflector is positionable between a first position and second wherein in a first position, the deflector body is operable to receive at least a portion of a cutting assembly of the hedge trimmer within the deflector body, and, in a second position, the deflector body is connectable with the cutting assembly such that cutting blades of the cutting assembly are exposed and the deflector body is operable to deflect debris from a vegetation cutting operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: Lee Sowell, Jesse John Jerabek
  • Patent number: 7588793
    Abstract: Enhanced flavoring compositions containing at least one flavoring agent and an effective amount of N-ethyl-p-menthane-3-carboxamide are provided. The N-ethyl-p-menthane-3-carboxamide is present at about 0.04 to about 2.2% by weight of the enhanced flavoring composition. The invention further concerns chewing gums and confectionery compositions containing a flavoring effective amount of the enhanced flavoring compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Cadbury Adams USA, LLC
    Inventors: Shirley Ann Barcelon, Shiuh John Luo, Jesse John Kiefer, Hector Olaya
  • Patent number: 7523523
    Abstract: A windshield wiper for an automotive vehicle having an elongated base and an elongated flexible blade extending outwardly in a first direction from the base. The blade has a free edge adapted to contact a windshield on an automotive vehicle. An elongated scraper also extends outwardly from the base at an acute angle relative to the blade so that a free edge of the scraper is spaced from and generally parallel to the free edge of the blade. The scraper is constructed of a material more rigid than the blade to remove adhered debris from the windshield upon transverse movement of the windshield wiper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Jesse John Shoup
  • Publication number: 20090065607
    Abstract: A spray apparatus for a pressure washer includes an adaptor configured to receive a flow of pressurized fluid through a conduit fluidly connected with a pressure washer. A multi-position valve is movably connected with the adaptor and positionable in a plurality of discrete positions. The valve position is modified with an operator engaged with the valve. A first output and a second output are defined within the adaptor, wherein the valve is rotatable to selectively allow the pressurized fluid to flow through one of the first or the second output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Michael R. Gardner, Charles Keith Long, Klaus Karl Hahn, Jesse John Jerabek
  • Publication number: 20090065612
    Abstract: A nozzle is provided. The nozzle includes a cylindrical housing defining a fluid flow path therethrough about a longitudinal axis and a first finger mounted to a first end portion of the housing comprising a wedge disposed on an outer surface of the first finger. A hollow shroud is coaxially disposed around the housing and longitudinally movable with respect to the housing. An outlet aperture is disposed in fluid communication with the fluid flow path, and a ramp disposed within an internal surface of the shroud and engageable with the wedge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Michael R. Gardner, Jesse John Jerabek, Charles Keith Long, Klaus Karl Hahn
  • Publication number: 20080257988
    Abstract: A pressure washer is provided. The pressure washer includes a fluid inlet and a pump disposed to receive fluid from the fluid inlet. A spray gun is provided that includes a first outlet and a separate second outlet. A first conduit fluidly connects the fluid inlet and the pump with the first outlet and a second conduit fluidly connects the fluid inlet with the second outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Klaus Karl Hahn, Michael R. Gardner, Charles Keith Long, Jesse John Jerabek
  • Patent number: 7244455
    Abstract: A centerfill chewing gum composition having a shell portion and a centerfill portion, the centerfill portion containing an effective amount of a calcium-containing compound suspended therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventors: Jesse John Kiefer, Hector Olaya, Carolina Buitron Kellstein, Blake Henderson Glenn
  • Patent number: D711921
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Jesse John Penico, David Brinda, Jye Rong, Meng-Hsun Wu, Ching-Chun Huang, Chung-Hao Huang
  • Patent number: D721732
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: David Brinda, Jesse John Penico, Sheng-Hsin Huang