Patents by Inventor Joel Johnson

Joel 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: 20040187440
    Abstract: Methods of making slide-zippered reclosable packages are provided. In one embodiment, a pair of opposing film extensions are provided on each package between which a zipper and slider are attached. In another embodiment, sliders are inserted on to zippered packages output from a form-fill-seal machine or the like. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and then a slider is inserted on to the zipper. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and a slider is inserted on to each zipper, either before or after zipper sealing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Michael J. McMahon, Art Malin, Steve Ausnit, Donald L. Crevier, Joel Johnson, David J. Matthews
  • Patent number: 6704412
    Abstract: The present invention includes systems configured to distribute a telephone call, communication systems, communication methods and methods of routing a telephone call to a customer service representative. In one embodiment of the invention, a system configured to distribute a telephone call within a network includes a distributor adapted to connect with a telephone system, the distributor being configured to connect a telephone call using the telephone system and output the telephone call and associated data of the telephone call; and a plurality of customer service representative terminals connected with the distributor and a selected customer service representative terminal being configured to receive the telephone call and the associated data, the distributor and the selected customer service representative terminal being configured to synchronize, application of the telephone call and associated data from the distributor to the selected customer service representative terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Bechtel BWXT Idaho, LLC
    Inventors: Scott H. Harris, Joel A. Johnson, Jeffery R. Neiswanger, Kevin E. Twitchell
  • Patent number: 6609828
    Abstract: A method of making reclosable packaging utilizes a longitudinally extending web of film material having cutouts therein. A length of zipper strip substantially half the width of the web and having an attached slider is applied transversely across the web of film material with the slider positioned in the cut out. The web is folded longitudinally with the zipper attached to the web and the slider positioned in the cut out. The edges of the web are brought together longitudinally and seamed to form a tube. The opposite ends of the tube are sealed to form the package. The resultant bag has the slider seated in the cut-out where it is readily visible to a consumer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Schneider, Steven Ausnit, Donald L. Crevier, Joel Johnson, Stanley Piotrowski
  • Publication number: 20030126838
    Abstract: Methods of making slide-zippered reclosable packages are provided. In one embodiment, a pair of opposing film extensions are provided on each package between which a zipper and slider are attached. In another embodiment, sliders are inserted on to zippered packages output from a form-fill-seal machine or the like. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and then a slider is inserted on to the zipper. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and a slider is inserted on to each zipper, either before or after zipper sealing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2003
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventors: Michael J. McMahon, Art Malin, Steve Ausnit, Donald L. Crevier, Joel Johnson, David J. Matthews
  • Publication number: 20030070395
    Abstract: Methods of making slide-zippered reclosable packages are provided. In one embodiment, a pair of opposing film extensions are provided on each package between which a zipper and slider are attached. In another embodiment, sliders are inserted on to zippered packages output from a form-fill-seal machine or the like. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and then a slider is inserted on to the zipper. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and a slider is inserted on to each zipper, either before or after zipper sealing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: Michael J. McMahon, Art Malin, Steve Ausnit, Donald L. Crevier, David J. Matthews, Joel Johnson
  • Publication number: 20030000176
    Abstract: Methods of making slide-zippered reclosable packages are provided. In one embodiment, a pair of opposing film extensions are provided on each package between which a zipper and slider are attached. In another embodiment, sliders are inserted on to zippered packages output from a form-fill-seal machine or the like. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and then a slider is inserted on to the zipper. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and a slider is inserted on to each zipper, either before or after zipper sealing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Michael J. McMahon, Art Malin, Steve Ausnit, Donald L. Crevier, Joel Johnson, David J. Matthews
  • Publication number: 20020184858
    Abstract: Methods of making slide-zippered reclosable packages are provided. In one embodiment, a pair of opposing film extensions are provided on each package between which a zipper and slider are attached. In another embodiment, sliders are inserted on to zippered packages output from a form-fill-seal machine or the like. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and then a slider is inserted on to the zipper. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and a slider is inserted on to each zipper, either before or after zipper sealing. In a still further embodiment, a first flange of the zipper sealed adjacent to a machine direction center line of the package film, the film is folded about said machine direction center line to form a fold and a second flange of the zipper is sealed to the folded over portion of the film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2002
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventors: Steven Ausnit, Joel Johnson, John H. Schneider
  • Publication number: 20020178556
    Abstract: Methods of making slide-zippered reclosable packages are provided. In one embodiment, a pair of opposing film extensions are provided on each package between which a zipper and slider are attached. In another embodiment, sliders are inserted on to zippered packages output from a form-fill-seal machine or the like. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and then a slider is inserted on to the zipper. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and a slider is inserted on to each zipper, either before or after zipper sealing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Michael J. McMahon, Art Malin, Steve Ausnit, Donald L. Crevier, David J. Matthews, Joel Johnson
  • Patent number: 6474045
    Abstract: Methods of making slide-zippered reclosable packages are provided. In one embodiment, a pair of opposing film extensions are provided on each package between which a zipper and slider are attached. In another embodiment, sliders are inserted on to zippered packages output from a form-fill-seal machine or the like. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and then a slider is inserted on to the zipper. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and a slider is inserted on to each zipper, either before or after zipper sealing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. McMahon, Art Malin, Steve Ausnit, Donald L. Crevier, David J. Matthews, Joel Johnson
  • Publication number: 20010005973
    Abstract: A method of making reclosable packaging utilizes a longitudinally extending web of film material having cutouts therein. A length of zipper strip substantially half the width of the web and having an attached slider is applied transversely across the web of film material with the slider positioned in the cut out. The web is folded longitudinally with the zipper attached to the web and the slider positioned in the cut out. The edges of the web are brought together longitudinally and seamed to form a tube. The opposite ends of the tube are sealed to form the package. The resultant bag has the slider seated in the cut-out where it is readily visible to a consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2001
    Publication date: July 5, 2001
    Inventors: John H. Schneider, Steven Ausnit, Donald L. Crevier, Joel Johnson, Stanley Piotrowski
  • Patent number: 5988728
    Abstract: An tonneau cover for a pickup truck having a tapered bed construction is provided by the present invention. The tonneau cover includes a driver side rail for mounting to a driver sidewall of a pickup truck bed; a passenger side rail for mounting to passenger sidewall of pickup truck bed; and a rigid panel for slideably mounted along the driver side rail and the passenger side rail, and having a tapered construction which allows the rigid panel to fit between and adjacent a driver sidewall and a passenger sidewall of a pickup truck bed having a tapered bed construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: Lund Industries, Incorporated
    Inventors: David Lund, Larry J. Thomsen, Michael J. Sterling, Joel Johnson
  • Patent number: 5252912
    Abstract: A detector for use on board an aircraft traveling along a path of movement to detect a power line comprises an antenna for sensing the electric field associated with the power line and producing an electric field signal, and a signal processor for receiving the electric field signal and generating a time-to-impact signal representative of the time for the aircraft to reach the power line if it continues on its path of movement. Sensors are used to determine the direction of the power line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1993
    Assignee: William E. Merritt
    Inventors: William E. Merritt, Joel Johnson