Patents by Inventor Kristopher A. Johnson

Kristopher A. 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: 20190266585
    Abstract: A shopping cart having an affixed circuit board and computer readable memory. The circuit board and memory are operably connected to a first bar code scanner and a second bar code scanner, wherein the first scanner is detachable for scanning larger items while the second scanner is permanently affixed on a sidewall of the cart. A display screen is disposed on the handle of the cart. The shopping cart has a plurality of wheels, wherein the wheels selectively move between a locked and unlocked state. The wheels unlock upon an identification card actuating an electronic locking mechanism. The cart is separated into two main compartments for item storage, wherein additional compartments for personal belongings and bagging items are included. A receipt printer is also operably connected to the logic and computer readable memory. Weight sensors are disposed on a bottom surface of the two main item storage compartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventor: Kristopher Johnson
  • Publication number: 20130196796
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling a baseball bat swing are disclosed. A system in accordance with a particular embodiment includes an upper arm portion, a lower arm portion, a light source, and a pinch gear. The upper arm portion can be pivotably connected to the lower arm portion and a pinch gear can adjust an angle between the upper arm portion and the lower arm portion. A mounting device can releasably secure the upper arm portion to a user's arm. The system can be employed to train the user to achieve a consistent baseball bat swing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Inventor: Kristopher A. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20130172130
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling a baseball bat swing are disclosed. A system in accordance with a particular embodiment includes an upper arm portion, a lower arm portion pivotably connected to the upper arm portion, and at least one releaseable attachment device carried by the upper arm portion and positioned to releasably attach to the user's arm. The system can further include an adjustment element operatively coupled to the upper arm portion and the lower arm portion, with the adjustment being manipulatable to control an angle between the upper arm portion and the lower arm portion. The system can be employed to train the user to achieve a consistent baseball bat swing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventor: Kristopher A. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8292760
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling a baseball bat swing are disclosed. A system in accordance with a particular embodiment includes an upper arm portion, a lower arm portion pivotably connected to the upper arm portion, and at least one releaseable attachment device carried by the upper arm portion and positioned to releasably attach to the user's arm. The system can further include an adjustment element operatively coupled to the upper arm portion and the lower arm portion, with the adjustment being manipulatable to control an angle between the upper arm portion and the lower arm portion. The system can be employed to train the user to achieve a consistent baseball bat swing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Inventor: Kristopher A. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20110015003
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling a baseball bat swing are disclosed. A system in accordance with a particular embodiment includes an upper arm portion, a lower arm portion pivotably connected to the upper arm portion, and at least one releaseable attachment device carried by the upper arm portion and positioned to releasably attach to the user's arm. The system can further include an adjustment element operatively coupled to the upper arm portion and the lower arm portion, with the adjustment being manipulatable to control an angle between the upper arm portion and the lower arm portion. The system can be employed to train the user to achieve a consistent baseball bat swing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventor: Kristopher A. Johnson