Patents by Inventor Kenneth Johns

Kenneth Johns 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).

  • Patent number: 11702876
    Abstract: A sliding door assembly includes a track assembly defining a track surface and a slot; and a sliding door comprising a door body, a hinge rod, and a locking pin, each of the hinge rod and the locking pin extending from the door body and through the slot; wherein the sliding door is laterally slidable along the track assembly between a first position and a second position, and wherein each of the hinge rod and the locking pin slide laterally within the slot as the door slides between the first position and the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: PGT Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth John Vander Bent, Jr., Kurt Karussi
  • Publication number: 20230221819
    Abstract: Techniques for providing multi-user multi-touch projected capacitive touch sensors are disclosed herein. Some embodiments may include a method that includes receiving a first sense signal from a first sensing array, the first sensing array configured to provide the first sense signal indicating a first touch on a first touch surface of a touch substrate as well as receiving a second sense signal from a second sensing array, the second sensing array configured to provide the second sense signal indicating a second touch on a second touch surface of a second touch substrate occurring concurrently to the first touch. The method may further include determining whether the first touch and the second touch share at least one anti-ghost. The method may also include associating the first touch and the second touch with a common touch entity in response to determining that the first touch and the second touch share the at least one anti-ghost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: ELO TOUCH SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Damien BERGET, Kenneth Andrew FEEHAN, Paul Leonard FUTTER, David Samuel HECHT, Joel Christopher KENT, Robert William KITCHIN, Kenneth John NORTH, James RONEY, Kyu-Tak SON, Jung VERHEIDEN, Forrest Kim WUNDERLICH
  • Patent number: 11699777
    Abstract: A method to produce a light-emitting device package includes mounting junctions on pads of a metalized substrate, where the junctions are at least partially electrically insulated from each other, and forming wavelength converters, where each wavelength converter is located over a different junction and separated by a gap from neighboring wavelength converters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Lumileds LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth John Vampola, Nan Pacella, Amil Patel
  • Patent number: 11668229
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to an engine crank. In accordance with one aspect, the engine crank includes a first web, wherein the first web includes a first plurality of air channels, and a second web coupled to the first web, wherein the second web includes a second plurality of air channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Inventor: Kenneth John Lodge
  • Publication number: 20230167672
    Abstract: A lift rail and sill assembly for a window frame assembly includes a lift rail defining a lower rail end and an upper rail end, the lift rail further defining a seal retaining channel, the lift rail movable between an open position and a closed position; a seal received in the seal retaining channel of the lift rail; and a sill defining a lower sill end and an upper sill end, the sill comprising a sill ledge arranged at the lower sill end and a sill flange extending from the sill ledge to the upper sill end; wherein a gap is defined between the sill ledge and the lower rail end of the lift rail in the closed position to allow fluid to flow between the sill ledge and the lower rail end, and wherein the seal engages the sill flange in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Dietmar Nau, Kenneth John Vander Bent, JR., Joseph Mark Johnson
  • Patent number: 11659298
    Abstract: An image sensor for an electronic device can adjust a scan rate of a reset pointer of a frame relative to a scan rate of a readout pointer of a previous frame. As a result, the image sensor can transition between various readout modes without interrupting image output from the image sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew Kenneth John McMahon
  • Patent number: 11657804
    Abstract: Features are disclosed for detecting words in audio using contextual information in addition to automatic speech recognition results. A detection model can be generated and used to determine whether a particular word, such as a keyword or “wake word,” has been uttered. The detection model can operate on features derived from an audio signal, contextual information associated with generation of the audio signal, and the like. In some embodiments, the detection model can be customized for particular users or groups of users based usage patterns associated with the users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Rohit Prasad, Kenneth John Basye, Spyridon Matsoukas, Rajiv Ramachandran, Shiv Naga Prasad Vitaladevuni, Bjorn Hoffmeister
  • Patent number: 11651780
    Abstract: A speech recognition system utilizing automatic speech recognition techniques such as end-pointing techniques in conjunction with beamforming and/or signal processing to isolate speech from one or more speaking users from multiple received audio signals and to detect the beginning and/or end of the speech based at least in part on the isolation. Audio capture devices such as microphones may be arranged in a beamforming array to receive the multiple audio signals. Multiple audio sources including speech may be identified in different beams and processed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth John Basye, Jeffrey Penrod Adams
  • Patent number: 11641942
    Abstract: A storage system includes a shelf bracket that has an elongate rigid mounting structure. The shelf bracket includes a top arm extending outwardly from, and orthogonal to, the elongate rigid mounting structure. The shelf bracket further includes a bottom arm extending outwardly from the elongate rigid mounting structure, at an angle of between 5-60 degrees. The bottom arm is in the form of a strut channel that includes a U-shaped cross section that includes a back wall, two opposed side walls extending downwardly from the back wall, each of the opposed side walls extending to an inwardly extending portion, which extends to an edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Inventor: Kenneth John Rockley
  • Patent number: 11633137
    Abstract: Urine collection systems and associated methods and devices are disclosed herein. A representative system can include a urine collection device, a flow control assembly configured to direct a urine flow from the patient to the urine collection device, and a urine measurement device including a first sensor and a second sensor. The first sensor is configured to generate first sensor data based on a weight of the container, and the second sensor is configured to generate second sensor data based on the urine flow from the patient to the container. The system can further include non-transitory computer readable media having instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the system to perform operations comprising determining a first patient urine output based on the first sensor data; and determining a second patient urine output based on the second sensor data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Reprieve Cardiovascular, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Conley, Andrew Victor Halpert, Kenneth John Luppi, Antony Jonathan Fields
  • Patent number: 11624336
    Abstract: Systems and methods for estimating a temperature of an after treatment device in an exhaust system of an engine are described. In one example, the temperature is estimated during condition when an engine exits a fuel cut-out mode and excess fuel is delivered to the after treatment device for the purpose of increasing after treatment device efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michiel J. Van Nieuwstadt, Allen Lehmen, Daniel Buckrop, Marcus William Fried, Kenneth John Behr, Ethan D. Sanborn
  • Patent number: 11603694
    Abstract: A sliding door system includes an upper track; a lower track; a first sliding door comprising a first upper locking pin, a first lower locking assembly, and a first pivot assembly, the first pivot assembly engaging the upper track and the lower track, the first upper locking pin removably engaging the upper track, and the first lower locking assembly removably engaging the lower track; and a second sliding door comprising a second upper locking pin, a second lower locking assembly, and a second pivot assembly, the second pivot assembly engaging the upper track and the lower track, the second upper locking pin removably engaging the upper track, and the second lower locking assembly removably engaging the lower track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: PGT Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth John Vander Bent, Jr., Kurt Karussi
  • Patent number: 11599330
    Abstract: In some examples, a control audio management engine is configured to interact with guest audio services in respective guests that have different audio management capabilities. The control audio management engine receives an indication of a start of a first audio in a first guest of the guests, the indication comprising an audio stream. The control audio management engine sends, to a second guest of the guests, control information to affect playback of a second audio that is playing in the second guest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventor: Darrin Kenneth John Fry
  • Patent number: 11597601
    Abstract: Example aspects of a fenestration-lowering device and a method for using a fenestration-lowering device are disclosed. The fenestration-lowering device can include a frame; a support platform configured to move relative to the frame; and a hydraulic lowering mechanism configured to move the support platform. The method for using the fenestration-lowering device can include providing a hydraulic lowering mechanism for moving a support platform of the fenestration-lowering device from a raised orientation to a lowered orientation; setting a fenestration product on the support platform in the raised orientation; activating the hydraulic lowering mechanism to move the support platform from the raised orientation to the lowered orientation; and removing the fenestration product from the support platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: PGT Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth John Vander Bent, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20230056103
    Abstract: A system includes a loading/unloading facility, a user apparatus having a user interface configured to communicate with a driver of a delivery/pick-up vehicle, and an administrator apparatus configured to communicate with the user apparatus and the loading/unloading facility. The driver checks into the user apparatus and the administrator apparatus coordinates arrival of the delivery/pick-up vehicle at the loading/unloading facility. The driver may check in at the user apparatus without touching the user apparatus and without exiting the vehicle. The driver may receive shipping documents from the user apparatus and may electronically sign the shipping documents without exiting the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Ronald H. Mains, Chathan Mangat, Kenneth John Guillot, JR., Mark Michael West
  • Patent number: 11576789
    Abstract: A system and method for altering bone growth on and within an orthopedic implant that includes an implant body; a plurality of electrodes, wherein each electrode is at least partially embedded in the implant body, and comprises: a set of primary electrodes comprising at least one electrode, wherein a non-embedded segment of each primary electrode is proximal to a bone growth region, a set of secondary electrodes comprising at least one electrode, wherein a non-embedded segment of each secondary electrode is distal to the bone growth region, and wherein the plurality of electrodes are configured to function in a stimulation operating mode, such that a subset of primary electrodes function as cathodes and a subset of secondary electrodes function as anodes; a control system comprising a processor, and circuitry that connects to the plurality of electrodes; and a power system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Intelligent Implants Limited
    Inventors: Rory Kenneth John Murphy, Erik Robert Zellmer, John Michael Zellmer
  • Publication number: 20230044950
    Abstract: A pulse-width modulation (PWM) image sensor is described herein. The PWM image sensor may have a stacked configuration. A top wafer of the PWM image sensor may have a charge-to-time converter and a logic wafer, stacked with the top wafer, may include a time-to-digital converter. The PWM image sensor may utilize variable transfer functions to avoid highlight compression and may utilize non-linear time quantization. A threshold voltage, as input to a charge-to-time converter, may additionally be controlled to affect light detection, dynamic range, and other features associated with the PWM image sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Nikolai E. Bock, Andrew Kenneth John McMahon, Dario Clocchiatti, Emanuele Mandelli, Gennady A. Manokhin, Robert H. Mullis
  • Patent number: 11556206
    Abstract: Techniques for providing multi-user multi-touch projected capacitive touch sensors are disclosed herein. Some embodiments may include a method that includes receiving a first sense signal from a first sensing array, the first sensing array configured to provide the first sense signal indicating a first touch on a first touch surface of a touch substrate as well as receiving a second sense signal from a second sensing array, the second sensing array configured to provide the second sense signal indicating a second touch on a second touch surface of a second touch substrate occurring concurrently to the first touch. The method may further include determining whether the first touch and the second touch share at least one anti-ghost. The method may also include associating the first touch and the second touch with a common touch entity in response to determining that the first touch and the second touch share the at least one anti-ghost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: ELO TOUCH SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Damien Berget, Kenneth Andrew Feehan, Paul Leonard Futter, David Samuel Hecht, Joel Christopher Kent, Robert William Kitchin, Kenneth John North, James Roney, Kyu-Tak Son, Jung Verheiden, Forrest Kim Wunderlich
  • Publication number: 20230010793
    Abstract: The present technology includes devices, systems, and method for managing a patient's urine output. In some embodiments, an exemplary method includes receiving an estimated amount of excess fluid for the patient; obtaining a urine output rate of the patient; obtaining a diuretic dosage rate of the patient; obtaining (i) a first input corresponding to a percentage of an actual amount of net fluid loss relative to the estimated amount of excess fluid, and/or (ii) a second input corresponding to an estimated amount of fluid remaining; and based on the first input and/or the second input, providing an output associated with adjusting the fluid therapy. Providing the output can include providing an indication with instructions for increasing the patient's urine output by administering an additional diuretic and/or increasing infusion of hydration fluid to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2022
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Inventors: Jeffrey Testani, Andrew Halpert, Kenneth John Luppi, Antony Jonathan Fields, Mark Richard Pacyna, Arslan Mazhar Malik
  • Publication number: 20220413793
    Abstract: In some examples, a control audio management engine is configured to interact with guest audio services in respective guests that have different audio management capabilities. The control audio management engine receives an indication of a start of a first audio in a first guest of the guests, the indication comprising an audio stream. The control audio management engine sends, to a second guest of the guests, control information to affect playback of a second audio that is playing in the second guest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventor: Darrin Kenneth John Fry