Patents by Inventor John B. Johnson
John B. 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).
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Publication number: 20240119753Abstract: A method includes transmitting a request for a computer-readable routing diagram, such as a wiring diagram, a pneumatic or hydraulic line diagram, or an optical cable diagram. The method also includes receiving, in response to the request, a routing diagram including a connectable component and at least a portion of a routing set. The connectable component is associated with both a connectable component identifier and the routing set. The routing set contains one or more routable components, such as electrical circuits, pneumatic or hydraulic lines, or optical cables. Further, the method includes displaying, on a display, the routing diagram and at least the portion of the routing set highlighted. Displaying at least the portion of the routing set highlighted occurs in response to an occurrence of the connectable component being selected from the routing diagram displayed on the display or in response to the request including the connectable component identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Michel B. Alberry, Lester B. Johnson, Michael S. Knize, John P. McGraw, Robert Pilz, Thomas W. Tipps, Eric J. Wade, Patrick S. Merg, Roy Steven Brozovich, Todd Mercer, Thomas A. Southward
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Patent number: 10946711Abstract: The twist axle assembly includes a pair of trailing arms that are spaced apart from one another in a first direction. The twist axle assembly also includes a twist beam, which has an open shaped cross-sectional shape, that extends in the first direction between a pair of opposing end portions. The open cross-sectional shape of the twist beam includes a base and a pair of side walls. The end portions of the twist beam are fixedly attached with the trailing arms. A pair of beam reinforcements are fixedly attached with the trailing arms and with the base of the twist beam. The beam reinforcements are fixedly attached with the twist beam through at least one of fasteners, adhesives, resistance spot welding, cold metal transfer welding, laser welding, and brazing.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2017Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Armando Perez, Sreevidhya Anandavally, John B. Johnson, Shiv Pareta, Nicholas R. Samassa
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Publication number: 20190255904Abstract: The twist axle assembly includes a pair of trailing arms that are spaced apart from one another in a first direction. The twist axle assembly also includes a twist beam, which has an open shaped cross-sectional shape, that extends in the first direction between a pair of opposing end portions. The open cross-sectional shape of the twist beam includes a base and a pair of side walls. The end portions of the twist beam are fixedly attached with the trailing arms. A pair of beam reinforcements are fixedly attached with the trailing arms and with the base of the twist beam. The beam reinforcements are fixedly attached with the twist beam through at least one of fasteners, adhesives, resistance spot welding, cold metal transfer welding, laser welding, and brazing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2017Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Armando PEREZ, Sreevidhya ANANDAVALLY, John B. JOHNSON, Shiv PARETA, Nicholas R. SAMASSA
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Publication number: 20100135629Abstract: A fiber optic jumper assembly comprising at least one bend performance optical fiber comprising a core region and a cladding region surrounding the core region, the cladding region comprising an annular hole-containing region comprised of non-periodically disposed holes, a protective covering positioned over the at least one bend performance optical fiber, and at least one connector mounted upon each end of the at least one bend performance optical fiber. A preconnectorized fiber optic jumper assembly comprising a microstrucutred fiber having a delta attenuation of 0.00 dB at 5 wraps about a 6 mm diameter at a reference wavelength of 1625 nm.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2010Publication date: June 3, 2010Inventor: John B. Johnson
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Patent number: 7680380Abstract: A fiber optic jumper assembly comprising at least one bend performance optical fiber comprising a core region and a cladding region surrounding the core region, the cladding region comprising an annular hole-containing region comprised of non-periodically disposed holes, a protective covering positioned over the at least one bend performance optical fiber, and at least one connector mounted upon each end of the at least one bend performance optical fiber. A preconnectorized fiber optic jumper assembly comprising a microstructured fiber having a delta attenuation of 0.00 dB at 5 wraps about a 6 mm diameter at a reference wavelength of 1625 nm.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2006Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventor: John B. Johnson
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Patent number: 7660504Abstract: Connectorized nano-engineered optical fibers and method for forming them are disclosed. The methods include heating a mid-span bare fiber portion of the nano-engineered fiber to substantially collapse the airlines therein so as to form a substantially airline-free portion. The fiber is then inserted into a ferrule channel so that the fiber end protrudes beyond the ferrule end face, but with the substantially airline-free portion positioned at the ferrule end face. The fiber is then cleaved at or near the ferrule end face in the substantially airline-free portion, and the new fiber end face polished to create a solid fiber end face that coincides with the ferrule end face. The methods result in relatively small changes to the mode field diameter (MFD) and/or to the outer cladding diameter.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2008Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Robert R. Beshears, Dana C. Bookbinder, Terry L. Cooke, John B. Johnson, Dennis M. Knecht, Ming-Jun Li, Michael H. Rasmussen
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Publication number: 20090288790Abstract: A method of and apparatus for treating a green liquor stream produced in a kraft pulp process to separate green liquor from dregs present in the stream by utilizing a filtration vessel that has a pressure differential between the green liquor inlet and outlet to drive the dregs from the green liquor. In addition, negative pressure is utilized in the filtration vessel to thereby drive water vapor from and consequently cool the filtered green liquor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2008Publication date: November 26, 2009Inventors: Peter J. Flanagan, John B. Johnson, II
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Patent number: 7577330Abstract: Connectorized nano-engineered optical fibers and method for forming them are disclosed. The methods include heating a mid-span bare fiber portion of the nano-engineered fiber to collapse the airlines therein so as to form an airline-free portion. The fiber is then inserted into a ferrule channel so that the fiber end protrudes beyond the ferrule end face, but with the airline-free portion positioned at the ferrule end face. The fiber is then cleaved at or near the ferrule end face in the airline-free portion, and the new fiber end face polished to create a solid fiber end face that coincides with the ferrule end face. The methods result in at most only minimal changes to the mode field diameter (MFD) and/or to the outer cladding diameter, which is essential in forming a connectorized nano-engineered fiber that can connect to like-size nano-engineered or non-nano-engineered fibers.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2008Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Robert R. Beshears, Dana C. Bookbinder, Terry L. Cooke, John B. Johnson, Dennis M. Knecht, Ming-Jun Li, Michael H. Rasmussen
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Publication number: 20080304796Abstract: Connectorized nano-engineered optical fibers and method for forming them are disclosed. The methods include heating a mid-span bare fiber portion of the nano-engineered fiber to substantially collapse the airlines therein so as to form a substantially airline-free portion. The fiber is then inserted into a ferrule channel so that the fiber end protrudes beyond the ferrule end face, but with the substantially airline-free portion positioned at the ferrule end face. The fiber is then cleaved at or near the ferrule end face in the substantially airline-free portion, and the new fiber end face polished to create a solid fiber end face that coincides with the ferrule end face. The methods result in relatively small changes to the mode field diameter (MFD) and/or to the outer cladding diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2008Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventors: Robert R. Beshears, Dana C. Bookbinder, Terry L. Cooke, John B. Johnson, Dennis M. Knecht, Ming-Jun Li, Michael H. Rasmussen
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Publication number: 20080298758Abstract: A fiber optic jumper assembly comprising at least one bend performance optical fiber comprising a core region and a cladding region surrounding the core region, the cladding region comprising an annular hole-containing region comprised of non-periodically disposed holes, a protective covering positioned over the at least one bend performance optical fiber, and at least one connector mounted upon each end of the at least one bend performance optical fiber. A preconnectorized fiber optic jumper assembly comprising a microstructured fiber having a delta attenuation of 0.00 dB at 5 wraps about a 6 mm diameter at a reference wavelength of 1625 nm.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2006Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventor: John B. Johnson
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Publication number: 20080273839Abstract: Connectorized nano-engineered optical fibers and method for forming them are disclosed. The methods include heating a mid-span bare fiber portion of the nano-engineered fiber to collapse the airlines therein so as to form an airline-free portion. The fiber is then inserted into a ferrule channel so that the fiber end protrudes beyond the ferrule end face, but with the airline-free portion positioned at the ferrule end face. The fiber is then cleaved at or near the ferrule end face in the airline-free portion, and the new fiber end face polished to create a solid fiber end face that coincides with the ferrule end face. The methods result in at most only minimal changes to the mode field diameter (MFD) and/or to the outer cladding diameter, which is essential in forming a connectorized nano-engineered fiber that can connect to like-size nano-engineered or non-nano-engineered fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2008Publication date: November 6, 2008Inventors: Robert R. Beshears, Dana C. Bookbinder, Terry L. Cooke, John B. Johnson, Dennis M. Knecht, Ming-Jun Li
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Patent number: 7330629Abstract: A bracket assembly includes a bracket including a flexible hinge, and a furcation assembly attached to the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2005Date of Patent: February 12, 2008Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Terry L. Cooke, John B. Johnson, James P. Luther, Alan W. Ugolini
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Patent number: 7200316Abstract: A connector housing for a communications network includes a housing assembly having a front panel, a rear panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, a bottom panel, and a top panel. In one configuration, the connector housing includes a jumper management panel that is rotatable into at least two different positions relative to the top panel of the housing assembly. In another configuration, the connector housing has a splice shelf assembly. The splice shelf assembly is attached to the housing assembly and rotatable about a vertical axis relative to the housing assembly. Another configuration of the connector housing has at least one cable entry plate that is removably attached to a side panel of the housing assembly. Additionally, one strain relief assembly has a furcation plug of a cable assembly that is attachable to a mounting rail for securing the same.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2004Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: William J M Giraud, Hubert B. Beamon, Andrew G. Stanush, Terry L. Cooke, John B. Johnson, William R. Burnham, David C. Hall
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Patent number: 7184633Abstract: A factory-manufactured, preterminated fiber optic distribution cable having at least one predetermined access location for providing access to at least one preterminated optical fiber. A preterminated fiber optic distribution cable comprising at least one buffer tube comprising at least one optical fiber, a buffer tube transition piece operable for transitioning the at least one optical fiber from the at least one buffer tube into at least one protective tube, a C-shaped molded member defining a longitudinally extending optical fiber guide channel operable for storing a length of the at least one preterminated optical fiber and a protective means. A method of mid-span accessing at least one optical fiber from a fiber optic distribution cable. A buffer tube transition piece operable for transitioning a plurality of preterminated optical fibers from a buffer tube into protective tubing.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2003Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Inventors: Terry L. Cooke, John B. Johnson, Dennis M. Knecht, James P. Luther, Lars K. Nielsen
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Patent number: 7088893Abstract: A factory-prepared preterminated and pre-connectorized fiber optic distribution cable having at least one mid-span access location for providing access to a plurality of preterminated optical fibers pre-connectorized with a multi-fiber connector is provided. Also provided is a method of forming a pre-connectorized fiber optic distribution cable by terminating and pre-connectorizing a predetermined number of the plurality of optical fibers of the cable to create a pre-connectorized mid-span access location. The fiber optic distribution cable provides a low profile mid-span access location that is sufficiently flexible to be installed through relatively small-diameter buried conduits and over aerial installation sheave wheels and pulleys without violating the minimum bend radius of the cable or the optical fibers.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2004Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Terry L. Cooke, Robert B. Elkins, II, John B. Johnson, Dennis M. Knecht, James P. Luther, Lars K. Nielsen
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Patent number: 7016592Abstract: A factory prepared fiber optic distribution cable has at least one predetermined access location for providing access to at least one pre-connectorized optical fiber. The fiber optic distribution cable includes at least one preterminated optical fiber withdrawn from a tubular body at the access location, a connector attached to the preterminated optical fiber, a transition piece for transitioning the preterminated optical fiber from the tubular body into a protective tube, and a protective shell encapsulating the access location for protecting the pre-connectorized optical fiber.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2005Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Robert B. Elkins, II, Terry L. Cooke, John B. Johnson, Dennis M. Knecht, James P. Luther, Lars K. Nielsen
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Patent number: 7006739Abstract: A factory prepared fiber optic distribution cable has at least one predetermined access location for providing access to at least one pre-connectorized optical fiber. The fiber optic distribution cable includes at least one preterminated optical fiber withdrawn from a tubular body at the access location, a connector attached to the preterminated optical fiber, a transition piece for transitioning the preterminated optical fiber from the tubular body into a protective tube, and a protective shell encapsulating the access location for protecting the pre-connectorized optical fiber.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2003Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Robert B. Elkins, II, John B. Johnson, Terry L. Cooke, Dennis M. Knecht, James P. Luther, Lars K. Nielsen
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Patent number: 6993237Abstract: A pulling grip includes a pulling grip sleeve, a pulling grip housing and a furcation plug attached to the terminated end of a fiber optic cable. The pulling sleeve includes a bag adapted to be positioned over the pulling grip housing and the furcation plug and to be opened and closed by a lengthwise extending zipper. The pulling grip housing has a first compartment defining an elongate channel for routing optical fibers of the fiber optic cable and a second compartment defining a plurality of pockets that each store a plurality of fiber optic connectors mounted upon the ends of the optical fibers. The pulling grip housing may be formed as a plurality of injection molded modules to increase rigidity and to reduce manufacturing cost. The furcation plug includes means for readily integrating the furcation plug with a conventional distribution frame or rack, or with a cross-connect housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2003Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: Terry L. Cooke, John B. Johnson
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Patent number: 6944389Abstract: A connector housing includes a housing assembly and a tray assembly. The tray assembly being slidably mounted relative to the housing assembly and having a first position within the housing assembly so that the tray assembly is fully inserted within the housing assembly in a stored position. The tray assembly also has a first position beyond an interior of the housing assembly. In the first position, a first portion of a tray of the tray assembly is rotatable relative to a second portion of the tray at a hingeable section of the tray, thereby allowing easier access to components, connections, and/or cables on the tray. In another embodiment, the tray assembly is slidable into a rearward position beyond the interior of the housing assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2004Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: Corning Cable Systems LLCInventors: William J M Giraud, Andrew G. Stanush, Terry L. Cooke, John B. Johnson
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Patent number: 5820035Abstract: An improved feed distribution and closure mechanism for use with broadcast spreaders for spreading granular or powdery material or both is described. The mechanism comprises a threaded shaft, a disk mounted on the shaft having a central opening provided with internal threads mating with the shaft, a return spring, and a collar or the like on the shaft to stop travel of the disk on the shaft. Materials which may be spread using spreaders equipped with the mechanism include, without limitation, sand and/or salt on roads; materials such as herbicides, pesticides, fertilizer, lime and seeds such as grass seed on fields, lawns, golf courses and the like; and most particularly, feed for both domesticated and game animals and birds.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 1996Date of Patent: October 13, 1998Inventors: John B. Johnson, William Larry Johnson