Patents by Inventor John M. Johnson

John M. 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: 20240124795
    Abstract: The instant disclosure is generally directed to low viscosity, low volatility lubricating compositions. The lubricating composition of the instant disclosure includes an oil of lubricating viscosity that contains a lubricating base oil and a hydrocarbon oil. The hydrocarbon oil makes up least 20 wt % of the oil of lubricating viscosity and has a kinematic viscosity of less than 3.7 c St at 100° C. and a NOACK volatility (measured by ASTM D5800) of less than 25 wt %. The lubricant composition further includes a polyalkenyl succinimide dispersant, and, optionally, other formulation additives. The lubricating compositions have been shown to increase fuel economy in internal combustion engines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: James D. Burrington, John R. Johnson, William Storms-Miller, Patrick E. Mosier, Christopher M. Rasik
  • Publication number: 20240095264
    Abstract: A map-based graphical user interface for a social media application displays to special social media activity information based on submission of geo-tagged social media items to the platform. For users and or submitted items that need predefined location fuzzing criteria, such activity is represented in the graphical user interface at an intentionally inaccurate position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Daniel Amitay, Jonathan Dale Brody, Leonid Gorkin, Jeffrey Arthur Johnson, Andrew Lin, Walton Lin, John Rauser, Amer Shahnawaz, Evan Spiegel, Marcel M. Yung
  • Patent number: 10847259
    Abstract: A system enables registration of a population of individuals for purposes of managing health-related information. Once registered, an individual presents an identification card which is used by the system to provide authorized access to the individual's health-related information, refer the individual for needed health-related tests, and verify the individual's eligibility to participate in athletic competition. The system is capable of maintaining event-related information for each individual while providing appropriate confidentiality and secure access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Compete Safe, Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20200184441
    Abstract: A portable handheld device for wireless order entry and real time payment authorization may include a portable housing, a display carried by the housing, an order entry input device carried by the housing, a transaction card input device carried by the housing for reading user sensitive information from a transaction card, a wireless transceiver carried by the housing, and a processor carried by the housing and connected to the display, order entry input device, transaction card input device and wireless transceiver. The processor may be for wirelessly sending input order information, and encrypting and wirelessly sending the user sensitive information from the transaction card without storing and without displaying. The processor may also be for wirelessly receiving and displaying payment authorization information based upon real time authorization from a transaction card issuing entity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Applicant: SECUREDPAY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: JOHN M. JOHNSON, ROY T. NELSON, CHRISTOPHER D. FAIRCLOTH, LANCE LARSEN
  • Patent number: 10619621
    Abstract: A system for producing drive energy includes a control unit, and an intensifier that receives water from a water source and oil from an oil source, pressurizes the oil, and transfers pressurized oil. The system also includes a compression cylinder that receives oil from the oil source and the pressurized oil from the intensifier so that oil collected in the compression cylinder is pressurized to a predetermined pressure, and that transfers the oil at the predetermined pressure. A control valve is provided for controlling the oil to be received by the compression cylinder from the oil source and for controlling the oil transferred at the predetermined pressure. The system includes a hydraulic motor that receives the oil transferred at the predetermined pressure, and utilizes the predetermined pressure to drive the hydraulic motor. The hydraulic motor turns a generator so that the generator produces energy without the expenditure of fossil fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Inventor: John M Johnson
  • Patent number: 10592881
    Abstract: A portable handheld device for wireless order entry and real time payment authorization may include a portable housing, a display carried by the housing, an order entry input device carried by the housing, a transaction card input device carried by the housing for reading user sensitive information from a transaction card, a wireless transceiver carried by the housing, and a processor carried by the housing and connected to the display, order entry input device, transaction card input device and wireless transceiver. The processor may be for wirelessly sending input order information, and encrypting and wirelessly sending the user sensitive information from the transaction card without storing and without displaying. The processor may also be for wirelessly receiving and displaying payment authorization information based upon real time authorization from a transaction card issuing entity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: SECUREDPAY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: John M. Johnson, Roy T. Nelson, Christopher D. Faircloth, Lance Larsen
  • Patent number: 10579978
    Abstract: A portable handheld device for wireless order entry and real time payment authorization may include a portable housing, a display carried by the housing, an order entry input device carried by the housing, a transaction card input device carried by the housing for reading user sensitive information from a transaction card, a wireless transceiver carried by the housing, and a processor carried by the housing and connected to the display, order entry input device, transaction card input device and wireless transceiver. The processor may be for wirelessly sending input order information, and encrypting and wirelessly sending the user sensitive information from the transaction card without storing and without displaying. The processor may also be for wirelessly receiving and displaying payment authorization information based upon real time authorization from a transaction card issuing entity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: SECUREDPAY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: John M. Johnson, Roy T. Nelson, Christopher D. Faircloth, Lance Larsen
  • Publication number: 20200066381
    Abstract: A system enables registration of a population of individuals for purposes of managing health-related information. Once registered, an individual presents an identification card which is used by the system to provide authorized access to the individual's health-related information, refer the individual for needed health-related tests, and verify the individual's eligibility to participate in athletic competition. The system is capable of maintaining event-related information for each individual while providing appropriate confidentiality and secure access.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventor: John M. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20190331089
    Abstract: A system for producing drive energy includes a control unit, and an intensifier that receives water from a water source and oil from an oil source, pressurizes the oil, and transfers pressurized oil. The system also includes a compression cylinder that receives oil from the oil source and the pressurized oil from the intensifier so that oil collected in the compression cylinder is pressurized to a predetermined pressure, and that transfers the oil at the predetermined pressure. A control valve is provided for controlling the oil to be received by the compression cylinder from the oil source and for controlling the oil transferred at the predetermined pressure. The system includes a hydraulic motor that receives the oil transferred at the predetermined pressure, and utilizes the predetermined pressure to drive the hydraulic motor. The hydraulic motor turns a generator so that the generator produces energy without the expenditure of fossil fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: John M. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10413833
    Abstract: A system enables registration of individual athletes who wish to compete in organized sports leagues or other competitions. Once registered, an athlete presents an identification card which is used by the system to ensure that the athlete is not currently suspended from competition before being permitted to compete in a particular event. The system enables athletes to safely compete in multiple sports or multiple competitions sanctioned by different organizations. The system is capable of maintaining both health-related and performance-related information for each athlete while providing appropriate confidentiality and secure access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Compete Safe, Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20180169527
    Abstract: A system enables registration of individual athletes who wish to compete in organized sports leagues or other competitions. Once registered, an athlete presents an identification card which is used by the system to ensure that the athlete is not currently suspended from competition before being permitted to compete in a particular event. The system enables athletes to safely compete in multiple sports or multiple competitions sanctioned by different organizations. The system is capable of maintaining both health-related and performance-related information for each athlete while providing appropriate confidentiality and secure access.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: John M. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20170042124
    Abstract: A dog leash with low-tangling and shock-absorbent properties comprises a handle, a wrist guard, a body, and a chew guard with an attachment. The segments are connected with interchangeable swivel connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Applicant: uLeash, LLC.
    Inventors: Richard T. Cooper, John M. Johnson, III
  • Patent number: 9468318
    Abstract: A machine has a frame on which is mounted a conveyor mechanism including two vertically spaced belts between which the spacing is provided to allow a pillow to travel between the belts. To each side of the conveyor belt, a beater is provided. The beaters are rotatably mounted on the frame about shafts defining their axes of rotation. The two beaters rotate in opposite directions and include peripheries defined by two opposed elongated bars substantially parallel to the axis of rotation of the beater. A pillow is fed between the conveyor belts and as it traverses the location where the beater mechanism is located, the beaters sequentially strike the pillow on each side simultaneously to beat the pillow casing and the fiber within, therefore efficiently distributing the fiber fill throughout the pillow casing, removing and lumping, uneven spots, empty areas, and causing the pillow to become more lofty, softer, and completely filled out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: AMERICAN TEXTILE COMPANY
    Inventors: John M. Johnson, Jesse A. Zipf, Keith M. Brown
  • Publication number: 20160081499
    Abstract: A machine has a frame on which is mounted a conveyor mechanism including two vertically spaced belts between which the spacing is provided to allow a pillow to travel between the belts. To each side of the conveyor belt, a beater is provided. The beaters are rotatably mounted on the frame about shafts defining their axes of rotation. The two beaters rotate in opposite directions and include peripheries defined by two opposed elongated bars substantially parallel to the axis of rotation of the beater. A pillow is fed between the conveyor belts and as it traverses the location where the beater mechanism is located, the beaters sequentially strike the pillow on each side simultaneously to beat the pillow casing and the fiber within, therefore efficiently distributing the fiber fill throughout the pillow casing, removing and lumping, uneven spots, empty areas, and causing the pillow to become more lofty, softer, and completely filled out.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Applicant: American Textile Company
    Inventors: John M. Johnson, Jesse A. Zipf, Keith M. Brown
  • Publication number: 20140172598
    Abstract: A portable handheld device for wireless order entry and real time payment authorization may include a portable housing, a display carried by the housing, an order entry input device carried by the housing, a transaction card input device carried by the housing for reading user sensitive information from a transaction card, a wireless transceiver carried by the housing, and a processor carried by the housing and connected to the display, order entry input device, transaction card input device and wireless transceiver. The processor may be for wirelessly sending input order information, and encrypting and wirelessly sending the user sensitive information from the transaction card without storing and without displaying. The processor may also be for wirelessly receiving and displaying payment authorization information based upon real time authorization from a transaction card issuing entity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventors: JOHN M. JOHNSON, ROY T. NELSON, CHRISTOPHER D. FAIRCLOTH, LANCE LARSEN
  • Patent number: 8590074
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a frame and a transport assembly supporting the frame. The transport assembly is configured to selectively move relative to the frame between a transport position and a brake position. A portion of the frame frictionally engages a portion of the transport assembly in the brake position to affect a brake application that resists the transportation of the frame. The portion of the frame is disengaged from the portion of the transport assembly in the transport position to allow for transportation of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Hornbach, Darrell L. Metz, John M. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20130290192
    Abstract: A portable handheld device for wireless order entry and real time payment authorization may include a portable housing, a display carried by the housing, an order entry input device carried by the housing, a transaction card input device carried by the housing for reading user sensitive information from a transaction card, a wireless transceiver carried by the housing, and a processor carried by the housing and connected to the display, order entry input device, transaction card input device and wireless transceiver. The processor may be for wirelessly sending input order information, and encrypting and wirelessly sending the user sensitive information from the transaction card without storing and without displaying. The processor may also be for wirelessly receiving and displaying payment authorization information based upon real time authorization from a transaction card issuing entity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: JOHN M. JOHNSON, ROY T. NELSON, CHRISTOPHER D. FAIRCLOTH, LANCE LARSEN
  • Patent number: 8490878
    Abstract: A portable handheld device for wireless order entry and real time payment authorization may include a portable housing, a display carried by the housing, an order entry input device carried by the housing, a transaction card input device carried by the housing for reading user sensitive information from a transaction card, a wireless transceiver carried by the housing, and a processor carried by the housing and connected to the display, order entry input device, transaction card input device and wireless transceiver. The processor may be for wirelessly sending input order information, and encrypting and wirelessly sending the user sensitive information from the transaction card without storing and without displaying. The processor may also be for wirelessly receiving and displaying payment authorization information based upon real time authorization from a transaction card issuing entity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Securedpay Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Johnson, Roy T. Nelson, Christopher D. Faircloth, Lance Larsen
  • Patent number: 8356754
    Abstract: A portable handheld device for wireless order entry and real time payment authorization may include a portable housing, a display carried by the housing, an order entry input device carried by the housing, a transaction card input device carried by the housing for reading user sensitive information from a transaction card, a wireless transceiver carried by the housing, and a processor carried by the housing and connected to the display, order entry input device, transaction card input device and wireless transceiver. The processor may be for wirelessly sending input order information, and encrypting and wirelessly sending the user sensitive information from the transaction card without storing and without displaying. The processor may also be for wirelessly receiving and displaying payment authorization information based upon real time authorization from a transaction card issuing entity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Securedpay Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Johnson, Roy Nelson, Christopher D. Faircloth, Lance Larsen
  • Publication number: 20120012653
    Abstract: A portable handheld device for wireless order entry and real time payment authorization may include a portable housing, a display carried by the housing, an order entry input device carried by the housing, a transaction card input device carried by the housing for reading user sensitive information from a transaction card, a wireless transceiver carried by the housing, and a processor carried by the housing and connected to the display, order entry input device, transaction card input device and wireless transceiver. The processor may be for wirelessly sending input order information, and encrypting and wirelessly sending the user sensitive information from the transaction card without storing and without displaying. The processor may also be for wirelessly receiving and displaying payment authorization information based upon real time authorization from a transaction card issuing entity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: SecuredPay Solutions, Inc., an Alabama corporation
    Inventors: JOHN M. JOHNSON, Roy Nelson, Christopher D. Faircloth, Lance Larsen