Patents by Inventor Kevin Johnston
Kevin Johnston 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: 20230398649Abstract: A tool holder assembly and insert body and activation system used with the assembly. The insert body of the tool holder assembly can be configured to shift as needed to engage tooling when the assembly is activated. In some cases, the insert body can be configured to shift further to better engage the tooling. The activation system can be electrical.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Inventors: Anthony D. Schwartz, Kevin A. Johnston, Brian J. Lee
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Publication number: 20230218993Abstract: A system and method for creating an interactive remote golf game can comprise a processor configured to launch an application on a client computer, receive account login information, communicate with a web database to verify login information, display dashboard information, receive information regarding existing and possible golf rounds, output information regarding currently playable rounds and tournaments, receive information from a user regarding a new golf round with a set of defined rules and options for play by multiple remote users, send data to the web database regarding new round and defined rules and options for additional players to access with other instances of the application.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Inventor: Kevin Johnston
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Patent number: 11700317Abstract: Electronic communications between a client device and a server device are improved by providing a middleware component that incorporates electronic data read and/or written to a database in a hybrid data structure. The hybrid structure is further designed to allow for “NULL” or other pre-defined data values when one or more data fields are unavailable or erroneous. The client device, in turn, can be configured to check for the pre-defined data values in certain fields and to gracefully process such values. The hybrid structure with pre-defined error values therefore provides for very efficient data transmittal and processing, while retaining the ability to handle errors or other unusual situations relating to the data.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2019Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: DISH Network L.L.C.Inventors: Bob Haupt, Kevin Johnston
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Patent number: 11204596Abstract: Tooling and corresponding tool assembly configurations equipped with exemplary designs of tracking assemblies configured to track information, such as use history, and perform a variety of processing and storage functions relative to the same for more efficient use and maintenance of the tooling over their lifetimes. The tracking assemblies can have retrofit-ready constructions.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2019Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: WILSON TOOL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Anthony David Schwartz, John H. Morehead, Brian J. Lee, Jon M. Shimota, Richard L. Timp, Bryan L. Rogers, Kevin A. Johnston
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Publication number: 20210327292Abstract: A system and method for automatically generating a multiple-choice quiz which consists of computer-generated vocabulary and comprehension questions, maze, and doze along with the answer key derived from an English text passage of arbitrary length and arbitrary content provided by a user. The system contains a plurality of client computers and a plurality of quiz generation servers and can send automatically generated quizzes to 3rd party quiz taking tools (e.g., Google Forms, Quizlet).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2019Publication date: October 21, 2021Inventors: Neil M. Goldman, Kevin Johnston
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Publication number: 20210030735Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating cancer in pediatric subjects comprising administration of compound niraparib in a suitable oral dosage form and optionally in combination with a second therapeutic agent such as a PD-1 inhibitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2019Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: Simon McGurk, David Lust, Kevin Johnston, Duantel Verwijs, Aaron Nelson, Clare Medendorp, Melanie Ronsheim, John Chaber, Steve Ruddy, Katie Poutsiaka, Danny van Hoorn, Aileen Dowling
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Publication number: 20200213410Abstract: Electronic communications between a client device and a server device are improved by providing a middleware component that incorporates electronic data read and/or written to a database in a hybrid data structure. The hybrid structure is further designed to allow for “NULL” or other pre-defined data values when one or more data fields are unavailable or erroneous. The client device, in turn, can be configured to check for the pre-defined data values in certain fields and to gracefully process such values. The hybrid structure with pre-defined error values therefore provides for very efficient data transmittal and processing, while retaining the ability to handle errors or other unusual situations relating to the data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2019Publication date: July 2, 2020Applicant: DISH Network L.L.C.Inventors: BOB HAUPT, KEVIN JOHNSTON
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Patent number: 10474444Abstract: A computer program product for securely updating a website is installed on a computer, uses a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor, and may be used as a multi user, multi site, and multi project with varying per user permissions. A CMS stores the information in a database that can be displayed on a website, and is secured with a hashed password and content can be encrypted. The CMS can store miscellaneous language modes that are color coded such as PHP, JS, CSS, Java, and HTML. There are thus no passwords found in the website source files that make it possible to modify the database content. The security remains solely in the hands of the application and limits hacking. The program product is accessible from a computer-usable or computer-readable medium providing program code for use by or in connection with a computer or any instruction execution system.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2016Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Inventor: Kevin Johnston, Jr.
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Publication number: 20190332088Abstract: Tooling and corresponding tool assembly configurations equipped with exemplary designs of tracking assemblies configured to track information, such as use history, and perform a variety of processing and storage functions relative to the same for more efficient use and maintenance of the tooling over their lifetimes. The tracking assemblies can have retrofit-ready constructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Inventors: Anthony David SCHWARTZ, John H. MOREHEAD, Brian J. LEE, Jon M. SHIMOTA, Richard L. TIMP, Bryan L. ROGERS, Kevin A. JOHNSTON
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Patent number: 10279405Abstract: A cutting assembly for cutting a workpiece includes a frame, a fixture, and a saw. The fixture is coupled to the frame, and is configured to receive the workpiece. The saw has a cutter to cut the workpiece. The saw is pivotally coupled to the frame. The cutting assembly further includes a locking assembly for locking the workpiece within the fixture. The locking assembly includes a lock structure pivotally coupled to the fixture. The lock structure is configured to lock the workpiece within the fixture. The locking assembly further includes a telescopic structure coupled to the saw and the lock structure. The telescopic structure is configured to move the lock structure in response to a pivotal movement of the saw. The telescopic structure facilitates a locking, by the lock structure, of the workpiece within the fixture.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2017Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Solar Turbines IncorporatedInventors: Ronald Kevin Johnston, Michael Ramon Nielson
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Publication number: 20180311750Abstract: A cutting assembly for cutting a workpiece includes a frame, a fixture, and a saw. The fixture is coupled to the frame, and is configured to receive the workpiece. The saw has a cutter to cut the workpiece. The saw is pivotally coupled to the frame. The cutting assembly further includes a locking assembly for locking the workpiece within the fixture. The locking assembly includes a lock structure pivotally coupled to the fixture. The lock structure is configured to lock the workpiece within the fixture. The locking assembly further includes a telescopic structure coupled to the saw and the lock structure. The telescopic structure is configured to move the lock structure in response to a pivotal movement of the saw. The telescopic structure facilitates a locking, by the lock structure, of the workpiece within the fixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: November 1, 2018Applicant: Solar Turbines IncorporatedInventors: Ronald Kevin Johnston, Michael Ramon Nielson
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Publication number: 20180305186Abstract: A lifting tool for gripping an object, is provided. The lifting tool includes a body and a locking arrangement. The body defines a gripping cavity for receiving the object. The locking arrangement lock the object within the gripping cavity. The locking arrangement includes a shaft having an eccentric structure and a pin. The shaft and the eccentric structure are configured to rotate about a longitudinal axis. The pin is configured to engage with the eccentric structure and lock the object within the gripping cavity. The pin is biased in a first position, where a portion of the pin extends into the gripping cavity and locks the object within the gripping cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2017Publication date: October 25, 2018Applicant: Solar Turbines IncorporatedInventor: Ronald Kevin Johnston
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Patent number: 10106377Abstract: A lifting tool for gripping an object, is provided. The lifting tool includes a body and a locking arrangement. The body defines a gripping cavity for receiving the object. The locking arrangement lock the object within the gripping cavity. The locking arrangement includes a shaft having an eccentric structure and a pin. The shaft and the eccentric structure are configured to rotate about a longitudinal axis. The pin is configured to engage with the eccentric structure and lock the object within the gripping cavity. The pin is biased in a first position, where a portion of the pin extends into the gripping cavity and locks the object within the gripping cavity.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2017Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Solar Turbines IncorporatedInventor: Ronald Kevin Johnston
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Publication number: 20180104841Abstract: A retain-and-release member, which is coupled to a punch holder of a punch assembly, engages a punch tip against an end of the holder, such that a working portion of the tip extends from the end. A punch guide sidewall of the assembly includes an aperture aligned with an actuation interface of the retain-and-release member, when the punch holder and the engaged punch tip are slidably engaged within a guide bore formed by the punch guide sidewall. The aperture provides access for applying a force, to the actuation interface, in order to disengage the retain-and-release member from the punch tip, while the punch holder remains within the guide bore of the assembly. Following the removal, the same punch tip, or another, may be inserted into the guide bore and into engagement with the retain-and-release member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Brian J. Lee, Kevin A. Johnston, Christopher J. Rose, Jon M. Shimota
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Patent number: 9855670Abstract: A punch tool assembly includes an adjustment subassembly coupled to a canister sidewall of the assembly. The adjustment subassembly includes a punch head, which engages a punch holder, or body, of the punch tool, at a threaded interface, so that rotation of the punch head moves the punch body/holder along a central longitudinal axis of the punch tool assembly. The adjustment subassembly further includes a locking member, which is biased with respect to the punch head, in a first position, where the locking member is engaged with a locking feature of an engagement sidewall of the subassembly, to lock the punch head and prevent rotation thereof. The locking member may be released, to unlock the punch head, by applying a force to an externally accessible actuation interface of a release member of the subassembly, for example, to rotate the actuation interface about the central longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2013Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: WILSON TOOL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Kevin A. Johnston, Gordon A. Straka
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Patent number: 9815105Abstract: Punch holders and corresponding punch configurations configured to increase the ease and speed by which maintenance and/or modification of punches used with the holders can be performed. In some cases, the punch holder can be configured with one or more upper and lower collars operatively situated on differing areas of the holder, with each collar adapted to perform a different action with regard to a punch held by the holder. In some cases, when the upper collar is rotated, a corresponding height adjustment of a punch held by the holder results. In some cases, when the lower collar is rotated, a punch held by the holder is released.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2013Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Wilson Tool International Inc.Inventors: Kevin A. Johnston, John Morehead
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Publication number: 20170291321Abstract: A retain-and-release member, which is coupled to a punch holder of a punch assembly, engages a punch tip against an end of the holder, such that a working portion of the tip extends from the end. A punch guide sidewall of the assembly includes an aperture aligned with an actuation interface of the retain-and-release member, when the punch holder and the engaged punch tip are slidably engaged within a guide bore formed by the punch guide sidewall. The aperture provides access for applying a force, to the actuation interface, in order to disengage the retain-and-release member from the punch tip, while the punch holder remains within the guide bore of the assembly. Following the removal, the same punch tip, or another, may be inserted into the guide bore and into engagement with the retain-and-release member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Brian J. Lee, Kevin A. Johnston, Christopher J. Rose, Jon M. Shimota
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Patent number: 9776337Abstract: A retain-and-release member, which is coupled to a punch holder of a punch assembly, engages a punch tip against an end of the holder, such that a working portion of the tip extends from the end. A punch guide sidewall of the assembly includes an aperture aligned with an actuation interface of the retain-and-release member, when the punch holder and the engaged punch tip are slidably engaged within a guide bore formed by the punch guide sidewall. The aperture provides access for applying a force, to the actuation interface, in order to disengage the retain-and-release member from the punch tip, while the punch holder remains within the guide bore of the assembly. Following the removal, the same punch tip, or another, may be inserted into the guide bore and into engagement with the retain-and-release member.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2012Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: Wilson Tool International Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Lee, Kevin A. Johnston, Christopher J. Rose, Jon M. Shimota
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Patent number: 9718109Abstract: A punch tip design configured to be universal in its application with wide varieties of punch assemblies, and various punch body designs from which universal application of the punch tip is exemplified. In some cases, ancillary components used with the various punch body designs enhance ease by which the operator can selectively manipulate the same for alternately securing or releasing the punch tip.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2016Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: WILSON TOOL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: John H Morehead, Brian J Lee, Kevin A Johnston, Richard L Timp
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Patent number: 9687994Abstract: A retain-and-release member, which is coupled to a punch holder of a punch assembly, engages a punch tip against an end of the holder, such that a working portion of the tip extends from the end. A punch guide sidewall of the assembly includes an aperture aligned with an actuation interface of the retain-and-release member, when the punch holder and the engaged punch tip are slidably engaged within a guide bore formed by the punch guide sidewall. The aperture provides access for applying a force, to the actuation interface, in order to disengage the retain-and-release member from the punch tip, while the punch holder remains within the guide bore of the assembly. Following the removal, the same punch tip, or another, may be inserted into the guide bore and into engagement with the retain-and-release member.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2016Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: Wilson Tool International Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Lee, Kevin A. Johnston, Christopher J. Rose, Jon M. Shimota