Patents by Inventor John Atkinson

John Atkinson 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: 20250323419
    Abstract: A Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) patch antenna can include a middle laminate, a top laminate, a bottom laminate, and a ground well. The middle laminate can include a first side and a second side. The top laminate can be coupled to the middle laminate and can be positioned on the first side of the middle laminate. The top laminate can include an electrically conductive antenna element configured to receive GNSS signals. The bottom laminate can be coupled to the middle laminate and can be positioned on the second side of the middle laminate. The ground well can cover exposed surfaces of the bottom laminate and exposed portions of the second side of the middle laminate and can comprise electrically conductive material. Some of the surface of the middle laminate that is covered by the bottom laminate can be free from the electrically conductive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2025
    Publication date: October 16, 2025
    Applicant: Trimble Inc.
    Inventors: John Atkinson, Shawn Weisenburger, Gregory Wallace
  • Patent number: 12374797
    Abstract: A Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) patch antenna can include a middle laminate, a top laminate, a bottom laminate, and a ground well. The middle laminate can include a first side and a second side. The top laminate can be coupled to the middle laminate and can be positioned on the first side of the middle laminate. The top laminate can include an electrically conductive antenna element configured to receive GNSS signals. The bottom laminate can be coupled to the middle laminate and can be positioned on the second side of the middle laminate. The ground well can cover exposed surfaces of the bottom laminate and exposed portions of the second side of the middle laminate and can comprise electrically conductive material. Some of the surface of the middle laminate that is covered by the bottom laminate can be free from the electrically conductive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    Assignee: Trimble Inc.
    Inventors: John Atkinson, Shawn Weisenburger, Gregory Wallace
  • Publication number: 20250026856
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-transglutaminase type 2 (TG2) antibody for use in the treatment of a scleroderma disease, such as localized or systemic scleroderma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2022
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: Timothy Scott JOHNSON, John ATKINSON, Jorg Hans Wilhelm DISTLER, David John ABRAHAM
  • Publication number: 20240421488
    Abstract: A Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) patch antenna can include a middle laminate, a top laminate, a bottom laminate, and a ground well. The middle laminate can include a first side and a second side. The top laminate can be coupled to the middle laminate and can be positioned on the first side of the middle laminate. The top laminate can include an electrically conductive antenna element configured to receive GNSS signals. The bottom laminate can be coupled to the middle laminate and can be positioned on the second side of the middle laminate. The ground well can cover exposed surfaces of the bottom laminate and exposed portions of the second side of the middle laminate and can comprise electrically conductive material. Some of the surface of the middle laminate that is covered by the bottom laminate can be free from the electrically conductive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2023
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: Trimble Inc.
    Inventors: John Atkinson, Shawn Weisenburger, Gregory Wallace
  • Patent number: 11502833
    Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, systems, and program products are disclosed for secure data handling and storage. An apparatus includes a lock module that receives a request to decrypt encrypted data that is stored in a data repository, the encrypted data encrypted using a first encryption key, and unlocks an encryption engine in response to the request. An encryption engine may be unlocked using a master key that is generated based on combination of a plurality of keys held by a plurality of key holders. An apparatus includes a decryption module that decrypts encrypted data using an encryption engine. Encrypted data may be decrypted using a first encryption key. An apparatus includes an encryption module that re-encrypts decrypted data using an encryption engine. Decrypted data may be re-encrypted with a second encryption key that is different than a first encryption key and stored in a data repository.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: MX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Brandon Dewitt, Matt Hillary, Devin Christensen, John Atkinson, George Lambson
  • Publication number: 20200136821
    Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, systems, and program products are disclosed for secure data handling and storage. An apparatus includes a lock module that receives a request to decrypt encrypted data that is stored in a data repository, the encrypted data encrypted using a first encryption key, and unlocks an encryption engine in response to the request. An encryption engine may be unlocked using a master key that is generated based on combination of a plurality of keys held by a plurality of key holders. An apparatus includes a decryption module that decrypts encrypted data using an encryption engine. Encrypted data may be decrypted using a first encryption key. An apparatus includes an encryption module that re-encrypts decrypted data using an encryption engine. Decrypted data may be re-encrypted with a second encryption key that is different than a first encryption key and stored in a data repository.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: MX Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon Dewitt, Matt Hillary, Devin Christensen, John Atkinson, George Lambson
  • Publication number: 20200080671
    Abstract: A fitting spanner configured to couple a first fitting and a second fitting that are separated by a gap having a length that is less than a diameter of an insertion end of each of the first and second fittings. The fitting spanner includes a tubular body having a first end and a second end that are each pre-finished to be devoid of burrs and sharp edges, and an alignment element is positioned between the first end and the second end that is configured to properly align the fitting spanner between the first fitting and the second fitting. The alignment element is a permanent visual indicator provided on the tubular body, wherein the tubular body includes a length and diameter that is selected based on the diameter and a length of the insertion end of the first fitting and the second fitting that is configured for receipt of the fitting spanner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: John ATKINSON, Justin GAST, Christopher MUELLER
  • Patent number: 10516530
    Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, systems, and program products are disclosed for secure data handling and storage. A method includes receiving a plurality of keys for unlocking an encryption engine. Each key may be associated with a key holder. At least a subset of the plurality of keys are combined to generate a master key. An encryption engine is unlocked using the master key. Encrypted data is received at the encryption engine on a continuous basis. The encrypted data is encrypted using a first encryption key, and includes sensitive information for one or more users. The encrypted data is decrypted using the first encryption key. The decrypted data is re-encrypted using a second encryption key that is newer than the first encryption key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: MX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Brandon Dewitt, Matt Hillary, Devin Christensen, John Atkinson, George Lambson
  • Patent number: 10193231
    Abstract: A dual-frequency patch antenna includes a first conductive element configured to receive global navigation satellite system (GNSS) signals at a first frequency band, a second conductive element configured to receive GNSS signals at a second frequency band, and a ground plane. A first dielectric material is disposed between the first conductive element and the second conductive element, and a second dielectric material disposed between the second conductive element and the ground plane. The second dielectric material has a topside with an area at least as large as the topside of the ground plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Trimble Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory C. Wallace, John Atkinson
  • Patent number: 10004320
    Abstract: A hipbelt suspension system for use with a backpack having a back panel includes a back panel, a generally planar hipbelt coupling element, a hipbelt support plate and a hipbelt. The back panel support is coupled a lower region of the back panel. The back panel support includes an engagement region having opposing first and second stops. The hipbelt coupling element movably engages the engagement region of the back panel support to enable translational movement of the hipbelt coupling element between the first and second stops of the engagement region of the back panel. A hipbelt attachment mechanism pivotally coupled to the hipbelt coupling element about a first axis. A hipbelt is secured to the hipbelt attachment mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Amer Sports Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence Reid, Catherine Brown, Timothy Babcock, John Atkinson
  • Publication number: 20170325572
    Abstract: A hipbelt suspension system for use with a backpack having a back panel includes a back panel, a generally planar hipbelt coupling element, a hipbelt support plate and a hipbelt. The back panel support is coupled a lower region of the back panel. The back panel support includes an engagement region having opposing first and second stops. The hipbelt coupling element movably engages the engagement region of the back panel support to enable translational movement of the hipbelt coupling element between the first and second stops of the engagement region of the back panel. A hipbelt attachment mechanism pivotally coupled to the hipbelt coupling element about a first axis. A hipbelt is secured to the hipbelt attachment mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Lawrence Reid, Catherine Brown, Timothy Babcock, John Atkinson
  • Publication number: 20170222804
    Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, systems, and program products are disclosed for secure data handling and storage. A method includes receiving a plurality of keys for unlocking an encryption engine. Each key may be associated with a key holder. At least a subset of the plurality of keys are combined to generate a master key. An encryption engine is unlocked using the master key. Encrypted data is received at the encryption engine on a continuous basis. The encrypted data is encrypted using a first encryption key, and includes sensitive information for one or more users. The encrypted data is decrypted using the first encryption key. The decrypted data is re-encrypted using a second encryption key that is newer than the first encryption key.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: MX Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandon Dewitt, Matt Hillary, Devin Christensen, John Atkinson, George Lambson
  • Publication number: 20160261047
    Abstract: A dual-frequency patch antenna includes a first conductive element configured to receive global navigation satellite system (GNSS) signals at a first frequency band, a second conductive element configured to receive GNSS signals at a second frequency band, and a ground plane. A first dielectric material is disposed between the first conductive element and the second conductive element, and a second dielectric material disposed between the second conductive element and the ground plane. The second dielectric material has a topside with an area at least as large as the topside of the ground plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Gregory C. Wallace, John Atkinson
  • Patent number: 9012387
    Abstract: Resist stripping agents useful for fabricating circuits and/or forming electrodes on semiconductor devices for semiconductor integrated circuits and/or liquid crystals with reduced metal and metal alloy etch rates (particularly copper etch rates and TiW etch rates), are provided with methods for their use. The preferred stripping agents contain low concentrations of resorcinol or a resorcinol derivative, with or without an added copper salt, and with or without an added amine to improve solubility of the copper salt. Further provided are integrated circuit devices and electronic interconnect structures prepared according to these methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Dynaloy, LLC
    Inventors: John Atkinson, Kimberly Dona Pollard, Gene Goebel
  • Patent number: 8873129
    Abstract: A tetrachromatic color filter array comprises multiple pixels, each of which comprises first, second, third and fourth sub-pixels having first, second, third and fourth hues, P1, P2, P3 and P4 respectively, these first, second, third and fourth hues having first, second and third hue angles, h1, h2, h3 and h4 respectively. The hues of the sub-pixels such that h3 equals h1+(180°±10°) and h4 equals h2+(180°±10°) in the a*b* plane of the La*b* color space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: E Ink Corporation
    Inventors: Richard J. Paolini, Jr., Stephen J. Telfer, Alain Bouchard, John Atkinson
  • Publication number: 20130334679
    Abstract: Resist stripping agents useful for fabricating circuits and/or forming electrodes on semiconductor devices for semiconductor integrated circuits and/or liquid crystals with reduced metal and metal alloy etch rates (particularly copper etch rates and TiW etch rates), are provided with methods for their use. The preferred stripping agents contain low concentrations of resorcinol or a resorcinol derivative, with or without an added copper salt, and with or without an added amine to improve solubility of the copper salt. Further provided are integrated circuit devices and electronic interconnect structures prepared according to these methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: Dynaloy, LLC
    Inventors: John Atkinson, Kimberly Dona Pollard, Gene Goebel
  • Publication number: 20120257269
    Abstract: A tetrachromatic color filter array comprises multiple pixels, each of which comprises first, second, third and fourth sub-pixels having first, second, third and fourth hues, P1, P2, P3 and P4 respectively, these first, second, third and fourth hues having first, second and third hue angles, h1, h2, h3 and h4 respectively. The hues of the sub-pixels such that h3 equals h1+(180°±10°) and h4 equals h2+(180°±10°) in the a*b* plane of the La*b* color space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: E INK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Richard J. Paolini, JR., Stephen J. Telfer, Alain Bouchard, John Atkinson
  • Patent number: 7388572
    Abstract: A backplane for an electro-optic display comprises a plurality of pixel electrodes, and an adhesive layer disposed adjacent the backplane, the adhesive layer comprising a plurality of pixel regions disposed adjacent the pixel electrodes of the backplane, and at least one inter-pixel region disposed between two pixels of the backplane, the at least one inter-pixel region having at least one of a lower dielectric constant and a higher volume resistivity than the pixel regions of the adhesive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: E Ink Corporation
    Inventors: Gregg M. Duthaler, Guy M. Danner, Jason C. Pinto, Justin J. Abramson, David Miller, John Atkinson, Alain Bouchard
  • Patent number: 7239515
    Abstract: A thermal assembly for cooling an electronics module is described. The assembly includes a compressible thermal pad, a thermal plate, and a clip. The thermal plate attaches to a heat sink. The clip urges the thermal pad against a surface of the thermal plate. Heat generated by electronics components in the pluggable electronics module is conducted to the heat sink through a thermal path defined by the thermal plate, the compressible thermal pad, and the clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Nortel Networks Limited
    Inventors: Jon Bulman-Fleming, John Atkinson
  • Patent number: 7145773
    Abstract: A pluggable electronic module is provided that has an electronic component and a module body enclosing the electronic component. The module body has a first surface and a second surface. The first surface has a first area substantially parallel to the second surface and a second area that defines a non-zero angle with respect to the first area. The second area contacts a thermal sink to dissipate heat generated by the electronic component. The pluggable electronic module has a reduced insertion force in comparison with conventional pluggable electronic modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Nortel Networks Limited
    Inventors: Simon Shearman, John Atkinson, Jon Bulman-Fleming