Patents by Inventor Jon Johnson
Jon 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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Patent number: 8719599Abstract: A method for monitoring subsystem power includes, with a power control system of an electronic device, receiving energy usage data from one of a plurality of subsystems within the electronic device, with the power control system, maintaining energy usage data for the plurality of subsystems within the electronic device, and with the power control system, providing integrated energy usage data to one of the plurality of subsystems.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Robert P. Callaway, Douglas Harriman, Jon Johnson
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Patent number: 8667843Abstract: A resonance testing apparatus has a plurality of arms for supporting a workpiece. At least one of said arms incorporates an articulation assembly having: a strut, a joint element which is movable in response to movement of the strut, and a clamp arrangement for clamping the joint element. The assembly has a first condition in which the joint element is movable and a second condition in which the clamp arrangement acts on the joint element to damp or restrict movement of the strut. The assembly includes a seating for the joint element, and a biasing arrangement for the seating. The assembly has a first condition in which the joint element is arranged on the seating and is movable on the seating and a second condition in which the biasing arrangement acts on the seating to damp or restrict movement of the joint element on the seating.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2011Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Johnson & Allen Ltd.Inventors: Jon Johnson, Graham Morley
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Patent number: 8633995Abstract: Images captured at a venue and relating to one or more patrons of the venue are incorporated into one or more products in accordance with image selections and/or product selections made by the patron(s). The images may be captured at venues with a variety of image capture devices such as pre-mounted cameras, cell phones, cameras brought by patrons to the venue, or cameras provided to patrons by the venue or another entity. The patrons may obtain products such as T-shirts, coffee mugs, prints, slideshows, or other products incorporating one or more selected images. Patrons may also view the images on portable electronic devices.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2012Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Making Everlasting Memories, LLCInventors: Gordon Scott Mindrum, Steven Craig Sefton, Jeffrey Jon Johnson
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Patent number: 8555174Abstract: An image submission system comprises a server, a client, and a scanner. A scanner interface software module is loaded on the client for operating the scanner. An image submission software module loaded on the server remotely receives instructions through an Internet browser at the client, and presents a single click interface feature operable to receive a single click input by the user at the client, via the Internet browser. A control software module loaded on the client is in communication with the image submission software module, and is operative to direct the scanner interface software module to scan an image on the scanner and upload the scanned image to the remote server in response to a single click input by the user via the single click interface feature. A user may thus have an image both scanned an uploaded to a server, in response the same single click.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2008Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Making Everlasting Memories, Ltd.Inventors: Gordon Scott Mindrum, Steven Craig Sefton, Jeffrey Jon Johnson
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Publication number: 20130093813Abstract: A printer having an internal electrical power supply is disclosed herein. A method for controlling power consumption in the printer includes receiving an image to be printed, calculating an estimated temperature of the printer, and controlling a speed of the printer to control the power consumption to keep a temperature of the printer below a predetermined maximum temperature in response to the estimated temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2011Publication date: April 18, 2013Inventors: Robert D. Davis, Douglas Harriman, Jon Johnson
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Publication number: 20130046997Abstract: A method for monitoring subsystem power includes, with a power control system of an electronic device, receiving energy usage data from one of a plurality of subsystems within the electronic device, with the power control system, maintaining energy usage data for the plurality of subsystems within the electronic device, and with the power control system, providing integrated energy usage data to one of the plurality of subsystems.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2011Publication date: February 21, 2013Inventors: Robert P. Callaway, Douglas Harriman, Jon Johnson
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Patent number: 8353848Abstract: A disposable test device consists of a first portion 2 having a fluid application port 5 to which a sample of fluid can be applied, and a handle portion 3 hingedly attached to the first portion 2 at a hinge portion 4 and which normally lies in the plane of the first portion. In use the device is held by the handle portion 3 and the first portion inserted into a measuring instrument. The handle is then deflected downwardly e.g. by the finger of a person to supply a drop of fluid to the port 5.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2006Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Alere Switzerland GmbHInventors: Nicholas Long, Jon Johnson
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Publication number: 20120173971Abstract: A publisher is configured to receive a plurality of inputs such as audio, imagery, text, responses to questionnaires, and the like. The publisher is also operable to access a registry having pre-existing information and content. A user may submit inputs, and may further make selections relating to how the inputs will be processed by the publisher. The publisher is operable to process the inputs in accordance with the user's selections to produce any of a variety of outputs. Outputs of the publisher may include books, sound recordings, newspapers, web pages, movies, prayer cards, collages/montages, and the like. The publisher is also operable to automatically generate a biographical text about a deceased friend or relative of the user, based on inputs and selections provided by the user. The publisher may also provide voice-overs for movies automatically generated using image input, audio input, and selections provided by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: Making Everlasting Memories, LLCInventors: Steven Craig Sefton, Jeffrey Jon Johnson, Gordon Scott Mindrum
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Publication number: 20120170870Abstract: Images captured at a venue and relating to one or more patrons of the venue are incorporated into one or more products in accordance with image selections and/or product selections made by the patron(s). The images may be captured at venues with a variety of image capture devices such as pre-mounted cameras, cell phones, cameras brought by patrons to the venue, or cameras provided to patrons by the venue or another entity. The patrons may obtain products such as T-shirts, coffee mugs, prints, slideshows, or other products incorporating one or more selected images. Patrons may also view the images on portable electronic devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: MAKING EVERLASTING MEMORIES, LLCInventors: Gordon Scott Mindrum, Steven Craig Sefton, Jeffrey Jon Johnson
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Patent number: 8159546Abstract: Images captured at a venue and relating to one or more patrons of the venue are incorporated into one or more products in accordance with image selections and/or product selections made by the patron(s). The images may be captured at venues with a variety of image capture devices such as pre-mounted cameras, cell phones, cameras brought by patrons to the venue, or cameras provided to patrons by the venue or another entity. The patrons may obtain products such as T-shirts, coffee mugs, prints, slideshows, or other products incorporating one or more selected images. Patrons may also view the images on portable electronic devices.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2010Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Making Everlasting Memories, LLCInventors: Gordon Scott Mindrum, Steven Craig Sefton, Jeffrey Jon Johnson
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Patent number: 8155976Abstract: An envelope for conveying an item from a sender to a recipient and back with a window and unique identifying indicia. The envelope comprises a base panel with a window, a sender address panel, and a recipient address panel. The sender address panel is affixed to the base panel by an adhesive region, which defines a pocket sized to accept an item. The adhesive region extends laterally on the base panel to ensure that a postal cancellation is not applied to an area overlying the item. The recipient address panel is joined to the base panel by a detachable joint. A fragile item may be conveyed from the sender to the recipient and back without damage to the item. The base panel includes indicia that uniquely identify the envelope among a plurality of envelopes. Reading the indicia assists in resolving inventory problems, for example, when unknown items are returned.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2006Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Netflix, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Rendich, Thomas R. Dillon, Jon Johnson, Gregory Kinney
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Publication number: 20120042730Abstract: A resonance testing apparatus has a plurality of arms for supporting a workpiece. At least one of said arms incorporates an articulation assembly having: a strut, a joint element which is movable in response to movement of the strut, and a clamp arrangement for clamping the joint element. The assembly has a first condition in which the joint element is movable and a second condition in which the clamp arrangement acts on the joint element to damp or restrict movement of the strut. The assembly includes a seating for the joint element, and a biasing arrangement for the seating. The assembly has a first condition in which the joint element is arranged on the seating and is movable on the seating and a second condition in which the biasing arrangement acts on the seating to damp or restrict movement of the joint element on the seating.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: Johnson & Allen Ltd.Inventors: Jon Johnson, Graham Morley
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Publication number: 20100113069Abstract: Images captured at a venue and relating to one or more patrons of the venue are incorporated into one or more products in accordance with image selections and/or product selections made by the patron(s). The images may be captured at venues with a variety of image capture devices such as pre-mounted cameras, cell phones, cameras brought by patrons to the venue, or cameras provided to patrons by the venue or another entity. The patrons may obtain products such as T-shirts, coffee mugs, prints, slideshows, or other products incorporating one or more selected images. Patrons may also view the images on portable electronic devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2010Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: Making Everlasting Memories, LLCInventors: Gordon Scott Mindrum, Steven Craig Sefton, Jeffrey Jon Johnson
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Patent number: 7694965Abstract: A first position of a media is determined with respect to a surface. The surface is advanced and a second position of the media is determined with respect to the surface. The relative speed between the surface and a linear speed feed of the media is altered based on the first and second positions.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2007Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Victor Bruhn, Angela Krauskopf, Beverly Loh, Jon Johnson
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Patent number: 7671902Abstract: Images captured at a venue and relating to one or more patrons of the venue are incorporated into one or more products in accordance with image selections and/or product selections made by the patron(s). The images may be captured at venues with a variety of image capture devices such as pre-mounted cameras, cell phones, cameras brought by patrons to the venue, or cameras provided to patrons by the venue or another entity. The patrons may obtain products such as T-shirts, coffee mugs, prints, slideshows, or other products incorporating one or more selected images. Patrons may also view the images on portable electronic devices.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2004Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Making Everlasting Memories, LLCInventors: Gordon Scott Mindrum, Steven Craig Sefton, Jeffrey Jon Johnson
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Patent number: 7657835Abstract: A method and system for creating a commemorative presentation. The subject of the commemoration can take a variety of forms, including living or deceased individuals, organizations, entities, companies, cities, and the like. A plurality of images are compiled related to the subject. Configuration data is created relating to the display of the plurality of images. The plurality of images and configuration data are stored in a database. A video is dynamically created by accessing the plurality of images and configuration data stored in the datastore and sequentially displaying the plurality of images stored in the datastore in conformance with the configuration data stored in the datastore. While the invention has utility in a number of different applications, one particularly well suited application is in the death care industry for creating commemorative videos for the recently deceased.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2003Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Making Everlasting Memories, L.L.C.Inventors: Gordon Scott Mindrum, Steven Craig Sefton, Jeffrey Jon Johnson
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Patent number: 7624344Abstract: A method and system for creating a commemorative presentation. The subject of the commemoration can take a variety of forms, including living or deceased individuals, organizations, entities, companies, cities, and the like. A plurality of images are compiled related to the subject. Configuration data is created relating to the display of the plurality of images. The plurality of images and configuration data are stored in a datastore. A video is dynamically created by accessing the plurality of images and configuration data stored in the datastore and sequentially displaying the plurality of images stored in the datastore in conformance with the configuration data stored in the datastore. While the invention has utility in a number of different applications, one particularly well suited application is in the death care industry for creating commemorative videos for the recently deceased.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2005Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Making Everlasting Memories, LLCInventors: Gordon Scott Mindrum, Steven Craig Sefton, Jeffrey Jon Johnson
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Patent number: 7568613Abstract: An envelope for conveying an item from a sender to a recipient and back with a window and unique identifying indicia. The envelope comprises a base panel with a window, a sender address panel, and a recipient address panel. The sender address panel is affixed to the base panel by an adhesive region, which defines a pocket sized to accept an item. The adhesive region extends laterally on the base panel to ensure that a postal cancellation is not applied to an area overlying the item. The recipient address panel is joined to the base panel by a detachable joint. A fragile item may be conveyed from the sender to the recipient and back without damage to the item. The base panel includes indicia that uniquely identify the envelope among a plurality of envelopes. Reading the indicia assists in resolving inventory problems, for example, when unknown items are returned.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2006Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: Netflix, Inc.Inventors: Thomas R. Dillon, W. Douglas Strabel, Gordon P. Rosete, Jon Johnson, Gregory Kinney, Andrew Rendich
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Patent number: 7484731Abstract: A device and method for assisting a user to clear a media jam in a printing device that announces pages, picks media responsively to the announced pages and images the picked media using a media transport path, that: detects a media jam at a given location along the media transport path; halts printing device components upstream from the given location in the media path while continuing to image picked media downstream from the given location in the media transport path; and, prompts the user to clear the detected media jam from the given location after all downstream media has been imaged.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2006Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Hernan Ildefonso Gutierrez-Vazquez, Dave Bettineski, Jon Johnson, Jeetendra Kumar, Nataraj Kumar Gobbak
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Publication number: 20080316542Abstract: An image submission system comprises a server, a client, and a scanner. A scanner interface software module is loaded on the client for operating the scanner. An image submission software module loaded on the server remotely receives instructions through an Internet browser at the client, and presents a single click interface feature operable to receive a single click input by the user at the client, via the Internet browser. A control software module loaded on the client is in communication with the image submission software module, and is operative to direct the scanner interface software module to scan an image on the scanner and upload the scanned image to the remote server in response to a single click input by the user via the single click interface feature. A user may thus have an image both scanned an uploaded to a server, in response the same single click.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2008Publication date: December 25, 2008Applicant: Making Everlasting Memories, L.L.C.Inventors: Gordon Scott Mindrum, Steven Craig Sefton, Jeffrey Jon Johnson