Patents by Inventor Rhys Johnson

Rhys 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).

  • Patent number: 12443969
    Abstract: A distribution system and apparatus includes a data processing base module containing information representing customers, and a data processing promotion module containing promotional data. A data processing store module contains information regarding saleable items available for purchase by the customers. A data processing augmented reality module contains visual overlays for images corresponding to saleable items contained in the store module. The augmented reality module provides a visual overlay to appear on a screen of a camera when a customer directs the camera of a mobile device at a desired saleable item contained in the store module. The base module tracks whether the customer views a predetermined minimum number of visual overlays such that if the minimum number is viewed, then the promotional module sends promotional data to the customer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2025
    Assignee: Z Industries Ltd
    Inventors: Rhys Johnson, Odighonin Olali
  • Publication number: 20250061477
    Abstract: A distribution system and apparatus includes a data processing base module containing information representing customers, and a data processing promotion module containing promotional data. A data processing store module contains information regarding saleable items available for purchase by the customers. A data processing augmented reality module contains visual overlays for images corresponding to saleable items contained in the store module. The augmented reality module provides a visual overlay to appear on a screen of a camera when a customer directs the camera of a mobile device at a desired saleable item contained in the store module. The base module tracks whether the customer views a predetermined minimum number of visual overlays such that if the minimum number is viewed, then the promotional module sends promotional data to the customer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Applicant: Z Industries Ltd
    Inventors: Rhys Johnson, Odighonin Olali
  • Patent number: 6119406
    Abstract: An automotive door trim panel assembly including a plastic inner panel having a relatively thick, rigid, hollow retaining section which is designed for snap-fit installation of the assembly with a weather seal having a snap-on groove defined therein to thereby eliminate the need for additional fastening hardware while at the same time to provide increased rigidity and ease of tooling. The assembly also includes a contour door trim member for the inner panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Patent Holding Company
    Inventors: Salvatore J. Gulisano, Michael Mazzola, Stephen C. Ivy, Rhys Johnson