Patents by Inventor Lawrence E. Johnson
Lawrence E. 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: 9135668Abstract: An apparatus for selecting contact center resources is provided. The apparatus includes a memory and a processor in communication with the memory. The memory includes computer code executable with the processor. The computer code is configured to obtain one or more user characteristics; map a user point on a spatial map that includes a first resource spatial point for a first contact center resource, the user point being located at a point that spatially defines the one or more user characteristics; and determine a first distance between the user point and the first resource spatial point.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2008Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Jordan, Michael Paul Lepore, Paul Robert Schechinger, Kevin Collins, Rick Whitesel, Lawrence E. Johnson, Victor L. Voydock
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Publication number: 20100125433Abstract: An apparatus for selecting contact center resources is provided. The apparatus includes a memory and a processor in communication with the memory. The memory includes computer code executable with the processor. The computer code is configured to obtain one or more user characteristics; map a user point on a spatial map that includes a first resource spatial point for a first contact center resource, the user point being located at a point that spatially defines the one or more user characteristics; and determine a first distance between the user point and the first resource spatial point.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2008Publication date: May 20, 2010Inventors: Kenneth Jordan, Michael Paul Lepore, Paul Robert Schechinger, Kevin Collins, Rick Whitesel, Lawrence E. Johnson, Victor L. Voydock
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Patent number: 6863756Abstract: Improved web printing and handling apparatus (10, 84, 88) is provided which includes an improved digital printing assembly (12) having a bidrectionally rotatable impression drum (18) presenting an outer surface (20), as well as at least one digital print head (22) adjacent the drum outer surface. The overall apparatus (10, 84, 88) also has a downstream web cutting and handling assembly (14) with an adhesive applicator (32), laser cutter (40) and image collection assembly (44). In use, a web (16) traverses the drum (18) with essentially no relative movement between the web (16) and drum surface (20), and the print head(s) (22) are actuated to form individual images on the web (16). Thereafter, the printed web passes into and through the assembly (14) where adhesive is applied and the individual images are laser cut and collected using assembly (44).Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2003Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignee: LaserSoft Management, L.L.C.Inventors: Greydon W. Nedblake, Jr., Lawrence E. Johnson, Jules P. Farkas
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Patent number: 6863755Abstract: Improved label printing and applying apparatus (10) is provided which includes an improved digital printing assembly (12) having a rotatable impression drum (18) presenting an outer surface (20), as well as at least one digital print head (22) adjacent the drum outer surface. The overall apparatus (10) also includes a downstream label cutting and application assembly (14) having an adhesive applicator (32), laser cutter (40) and a label applying device. In use, a web (16) traverses the drum (18) with essentially no relative movement between the web (16) and drum surface (20), and the print head(s) (22) are actuated to form images on the web (16), which may be identical or varied. Thereafter, the printed web passes into and through the assembly (14) where adhesive is applied, the individual images are laser cut, and the labels are thereupon applied to products (54).Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2003Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignee: LaserSoft Management, L.L.C.Inventors: Greydon W. Nedblake, Jr., Lawrence E. Johnson, Jules P. Farkas
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Patent number: 6695501Abstract: Improved label printing and applying apparatus (10) is provided which includes an improved digital printing assembly (12) having a rotatable impression drum (18) presenting an outer surface (20), as well as at least one digital print head (22) adjacent the drum outer surface. The overall apparatus (10) also includes a downstream label cutting and application assembly (14) having an adhesive applicator (32), laser cutter (40) and a label applying device. In use, a web (16) traverses the drum (18) with essentially no relative movement between the web (16) and drum surface (20), and the print head(s) (22) are actuated to form images on the web (16), which may be identical or varied. Thereafter, the printed web passes into and through the assembly (14) where adhesive is applied, the individual images are laser cut, and the labels are thereupon applied to products (54).Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2003Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: Lasersoft Management, L.L.C.Inventors: Greydon W. Nedblake, Jr., Lawrence E. Johnson, Jules P. Farkas
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Publication number: 20030210943Abstract: Improved label printing and applying apparatus (10) is provided which includes an improved digital printing assembly (12) having a rotatable impression drum (18) presenting an outer surface (20), as well as at least one digital print head (22) adjacent the drum outer surface. The overall apparatus (10) also includes a downstream label cutting and application assembly (14) having an adhesive applicator (32), laser cutter (40) and a label applying device. In use, a web (16) traverses the drum (18) with essentially no relative movement between the web (16) and drum surface (20), and the print head(s) (22) are actuated to form images on the web (16), which may be identical or varied. Thereafter, the printed web passes into and through the assembly (14) where adhesive is applied, the individual images are laser cut, and the labels are thereupon applied to products (54).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2003Publication date: November 13, 2003Inventors: Greydon W. Nedblake, Lawrence E. Johnson, Jules P. Farkas
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Publication number: 20030210313Abstract: Improved web printing and handling apparatus (10, 84, 88) is provided which includes an improved digital printing assembly (12) having a bidrectionally rotatable impression drum (18) presenting an outer surface (20), as well as at least one digital print head (22) adjacent the drum outer surface. The overall apparatus (10, 84, 88) also has a downstream web cutting and handling assembly (14) with an adhesive applicator (32), laser cutter (40) and image collection assembly (44). In use, a web (16) traverses the drum (18) with essentially no relative movement between the web (16) and drum surface (20), and the print head(s) (22) are actuated to form individual images on the web (16). Thereafter, the printed web passes into and through the assembly (14) where adhesive is applied and the individual images are laser cut and collected using assembly (44).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2003Publication date: November 13, 2003Inventors: Greydon W. Nedblake, Lawrence E. Johnson, Jules P. Farkas
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Patent number: 6598531Abstract: Improved web printing and handling apparatus (10, 84, 88) is provided which includes an improved digital printing assembly (12) having a bidrectionally rotatable impression drum (18) presenting an outer surface (20), as well as at least one digital print head (22) adjacent the drum outer surface (20). The overall apparatus (10, 84, 88) also has a downstream web cutting and handling assembly (14) with an adhesive applicator (32), laser cutter (40) and image collection assembly (44). In use, a web (16) traverses the drum (18) with essentially no relative movement between the web (16) and drum surface (20), and the print head(s) (22) are actuated to form individual images on the web (16). Thereafter, the printed web passes into and through the assembly (14) where adhesive is applied and the individual images are laser cut and collected using assembly (44).Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2001Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: Lasersoft Management, L.L.C.Inventors: Greydon W. Nedblake, Jr., Lawrence E. Johnson, Jules P. Farkas
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Publication number: 20030133003Abstract: Improved label printing and applying apparatus (10) is provided which includes an improved digital printing assembly (12) having a rotatable impression drum (18) presenting an outer surface (20), as well as at least one digital print head (22) adjacent the drum outer surface. The overall apparatus (10) also includes a downstream label cutting and application assembly (14) having an adhesive applicator (32), laser cutter (40) and a label applying device. In use, a web (16) traverses the drum (18) with essentially no relative movement between the web (16) and drum surface (20), and the print head(s) (22) are actuated to form images on the web (16), which may be identical or varied. Thereafter, the printed web passes into and through the assembly (14) where adhesive is applied, the individual images are laser cut, and the labels are thereupon applied to products (54).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2003Publication date: July 17, 2003Inventors: Greydon W. Nedblake,, Lawrence E. Johnson, Jules P. Farkas
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Publication number: 20020168212Abstract: Improved label printing and applying apparatus (10) is provided which includes an improved digital printing assembly (12) having a rotatable impression drum (18) presenting an outer surface (20), as well as at least one digital print head (22) adjacent the drum outer surface (20). The overall apparatus (10) also includes a downstream label cutting and application assembly (14) having an adhesive applicator (32), laser cutter (40) and a label applying device (96). In use, a web (16) traverses the drum (18) with essentially no relative movement between the web (16) and drum surface (20), and the print head(s) (22) are actuated to form images on the web (16), which may be identical or varied. Thereafter, the printed web passes into and through the assembly (14) where adhesive is applied, the individual images are laser cut, and the labels are thereupon applied to products (54).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2001Publication date: November 14, 2002Inventors: Greydon W. Nedblake, Lawrence E. Johnson, Jules P. Farkas
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Publication number: 20020166470Abstract: Improved web printing and handling apparatus (10, 84, 88) is provided which includes an improved digital printing assembly (12) having a bidrectionally rotatable impression drum (18) presenting an outer surface (20), as well as at least one digital print head (22) adjacent the drum outer surface (20). The overall apparatus (10, 84, 88) also has a downstream web cutting and handling assembly (14) with an adhesive applicator (32), laser cutter (40) and image collection assembly (44). In use, a web (16) traverses the drum (18) with essentially no relative movement between the web (16) and drum surface (20), and the print head(s) (22) are actuated to form individual images on the web (16). Thereafter, the printed web passes into and through the assembly (14) where adhesive is applied and the individual images are laser cut and collected using assembly (44).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2001Publication date: November 14, 2002Inventors: Greydon W. Nedblake, Lawrence E. Johnson, Jules P. Farkas
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Patent number: 5878130Abstract: A communications system and method for automatically making telephone routing decisions with "global authority" based upon information gathered in real time from the entire communications system and global optimization criteria. The present invention permits unified central control and management for the entire system.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1998Date of Patent: March 2, 1999Assignee: Geotel Communications CorpInventors: G. Wayne Andrews, Steven H. Webber, James P. Kelly, Lawrence E. Johnson, Jerry A. Stern, Vincent J. Milano, Jr., Charles R. Davis
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Patent number: 5848143Abstract: A communications system and method for automatically making telephone routing decisions with "global authority" based upon information gathered in real time from the entire communications system and global optimization criteria. The present invention permits unified central control and management for the entire system.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 1996Date of Patent: December 8, 1998Assignee: Geotel Communications Corp.Inventors: G. Wayne Andrews, Steven H. Webber, James P. Kelly, Lawrence E. Johnson, Jerry A. Stern, Vincent J. Milano, Jr., Charles R. Davis
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Patent number: 5546452Abstract: A communications system and method for automatically making telephone routing decisions with "global authority" based upon information gathered in real time from the entire communications system and global optimization criteria. The present invention permits unified central control and management for the entire system.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1995Date of Patent: August 13, 1996Assignee: GeoTel Communications Corp.Inventors: G. Wayne Andrews, Steven H. Webber, James P. Kelly, Lawrence E. Johnson, Jerry A. Stern, Vincent J. Milano, Jr., Charles R. Davis
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Patent number: 5087498Abstract: A sanitary L-board (10) for use in bacon packages or the like is provided which includes a relatively large bacon-supporting baseboard section (12) and a juxtaposed, pivotal flap (14) adjacent one margin of the section (10). The section (12) and flap (14) are enclosed by means of a pair of flexible, transparent, synthetic resin sheets (16, 18) which are adhesively interconnected at the outer peripheries thereof. The section (12) and flap (14) may be spaced apart with the interconnected sheets (16, 18) defining a hinge to facilitate pivotal movement of the flap (14).Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 1990Date of Patent: February 11, 1992Inventors: Greydon W. Nedblake, Lawrence E. Johnson
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Patent number: 4115878Abstract: A safety drain for a spa having a recirculating water pump is arranged to prevent entrapment, against the drain, of an object or person that may inadvertently block flow of water through the drain. The drain body, having a first fitting connected to the suction line of the pump, is provided with a second fitting connected to a vent conduit that has an end open to atmosphere at a point above water level. A by-pass conduit interconnecting the pump suction line and the vent conduit avoids disablement of the safety function of the vent conduit if the latter should become blocked within the drain.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 1977Date of Patent: September 26, 1978Assignee: South Pacific IndustriesInventors: Lawrence E. Johnson, William W. Conger, IV, Gerald W. Moreland
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Patent number: 4057372Abstract: An aerator for a spa is made of a section of pipe mounted to a base having an axially directed output fitting. A blower oriented axially of the pipe is mounted near the base in an annular mounting and sealing ring, and one or more additional blowers may be mounted to provide a series of blower stages all axially aligned with one another along the pipe. A solid body of porous foam having a through aperture fills the pipe above the first of the blowers and a cover is detachably connected to the top of the pipe section housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1975Date of Patent: November 8, 1977Assignee: Lawrence E. JohnsonInventors: Lawrence E. Johnson, William W. Conger, IV
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Patent number: D254671Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 1977Date of Patent: April 8, 1980Assignee: South Pacific Industries, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence E. Johnson, William W. Conger, IV
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Patent number: D259739Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 1979Date of Patent: June 30, 1981Assignee: South Pacific IndustriesInventor: Lawrence E. Johnson