Patents by Inventor Paul Joseph Johnson

Paul Joseph 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).

  • Turbine engine with shockwave attenuation
    Patent number: 11970979
    Abstract: A turbine engine and method of operating includes an engine core with a compressor, a combustor, and a turbine in axial flow arrangement. A flow path extends through the engine core from the compressor to the turbine to define a flow direction for a working airflow through the engine core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Christopher Ryan Johnson, Paul Hadley Vitt, Eric Joseph Schroeder, Carlos Gilberto Fernandez-Soto
  • Dimensional control of concrete blocks
    Patent number: 8715557
    Abstract: A concrete block mold division plate for front-face-up block molding. The division plate fits into a channel formed in each of the side walls of the mold. A plurality of fasteners secure the division plate within each channel and to the side walls of the mold. The division plate operates in conjunction with an optimized dry cast concrete mixture to provide acceptable control of the flatness and parallelism of the top and bottom surfaces of the blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Anchor Wall Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Joseph Johnson, Jimmie L. Mugge, Paul Randal Tufts, Ronald J. Scherer
  • Methods of quality control in concrete block production
    Patent number: 8246892
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of controlling the quality of blocks that are produced front face-up in a mold, and verifying the accuracy of the production of such blocks, to ensure that the blocks are manufactured with consistent quality and minimal block-to-block variability. Measurement locations are formed on the front faces of predetermined blocks. By measuring the distances between the measurement locations and the rear faces and comparing with a target distance, any variation provides an indication that the blocks are not being properly formed. The process variables, such as the alignment of the compression head and/or the pressure plates to the mold, can then be adjusted accordingly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Anchor Wall Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Randal Tufts, Jimmie L. Mugge, Paul Joseph Johnson
  • METHODS OF QUALITY CONTROL IN CONCRETE BLOCK PRODUCTION
    Publication number: 20110062612
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of controlling the quality of blocks that are produced front face-up in a mold, and verifying the accuracy of the production of such blocks, to ensure that the blocks are manufactured with consistent quality and minimal block-to-block variability. Measurement locations are formed on the front faces of predetermined blocks. By measuring the distances between the measurement locations and the rear faces and comparing with a target distance, any variation provides an indication that the blocks are not being properly formed. The process variables, such as the alignment of the compression head and/or the pressure plates to the mold, can then be adjusted accordingly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: ANCHOR WALL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: PAUL RANDAL TUFTS, Jimmie L. Mugge, Paul Joseph Johnson
  • Methods of quality control in concrete block production
    Patent number: 7862763
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of controlling the quality of blocks that are produced front face-up in a mold, and verifying the accuracy of the production of such blocks, to ensure that the blocks are manufactured with consistent quality and minimal block-to-block variability. Measurement locations are formed on the front faces of predetermined blocks. By measuring the distances between the measurement locations and the rear faces and comparing with a target distance, any variation provides an indication that the blocks are not being properly formed. The process variables, such as the alignment of the compression head and/or the pressure plates to the mold, can then be adjusted accordingly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Anchor Wall Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Randal Tufts, Jimmie L. Mugge, Paul Joseph Johnson
  • DIMENSIONAL CONTROL OF CONCRETE BLOCKS
    Publication number: 20100139200
    Abstract: A concrete block mold division plate for front-face-up block molding. The division plate fits into a channel formed in each of the side walls of the mold. A plurality of fasteners secure the division plate within each channel and to the side walls of the mold. The division plate operates in conjunction with an optimized dry cast concrete mixture to provide acceptable control of the flatness and parallelism of the top and bottom surfaces of the blocks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2010
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: ANCHOR WALL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Joseph Johnson, Jimmie L. Mugge, Paul Randal Tufts, Ronald J. Scherer
  • Dimensional control of concrete blocks
    Patent number: 7674420
    Abstract: A concrete block mold division plate for front-face-up block molding. The division plate fits into a channel formed in each of the side walls of the mold. A plurality of fasteners secure the division plate within each channel and to the side walls of the mold. The division plate operates in conjunction with an optimized dry cast concrete mixture to provide acceptable control of the flatness and parallelism of the top and bottom surfaces of the blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Anchor Wall Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Joseph Johnson, Jimmie L. Mugge, Paul Randal Tufts, Ronald J. Scherer