Patents by Inventor Stephen Johns

Stephen Johns 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: 20240123488
    Abstract: A toolpack arrangement for a can bodymaker having a frame. The toolpack includes a toolpack having a number of forming dies and an adjustment arrangement. The adjustment includes a number of adjustment mechanisms coupled between the toolpack and the frame, each adjustment mechanism being dynamically adjustable so as to selectively adjust the positioning of the toolpack with regard to the frame and/or a ram body of the can bodymaker as the ram body passes within the toolpack during normal can body making operations of the can bodymaker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: Stolle Machinery Company, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph John Allen Maurer, Stephen Dane Christensen, Ian Kenneth Scholey
  • Publication number: 20240123484
    Abstract: A ram assembly for a can bodymaker includes a pair of slideways structured to be coupled to a frame of the can bodymaker and a carriage slidingly engaged within the pair of slideways. The ram assembly also includes a ram body having a first end and an opposite second end, the first end supported by the carriage such that the ram body is slidable generally along a primary axis. A punch is positioned at the second end of the ram body. The ram assembly further includes an adjustment arrangement structured to provide for dynamic adjustment of the radial positioning of the punch with respect to the primary axis during normal operation of the can bodymaker producing can bodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: Stolle Machinery Company, LLC
    Inventors: Ian Kenneth Scholey, Joseph John Allen Maurer, Stephen Dane Christensen
  • Patent number: 11958247
    Abstract: A system is disclosed for use in additively manufacturing an object. The system may have a support and a first module operatively mounted to an end of the support and configured to discharge a material during motion of the support to form an object. The system may also have a second module configured to sever the material, at least a third module configured to at least one of compact or cure the material, and an actuator configured to cause movement of the second and the at least a third modules relative to the first module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Continuous Composites Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Andrew Stranberg, Andrew John Overby, Andrew Michael Stulc, Stephen Tyler Wilson, Ryan C. Stocket, Brock Adam Jahner
  • Patent number: 11960092
    Abstract: A light source or projector for a near-eye display includes a light source subassembly optically coupled to a waveguide concentrator. The light source subassembly may include several semiconductor chips each hosting an array of emitters such s superluminescent light-emitting diodes. The semiconductor chips may be disposed side-by-side, with their emitting sides or facets coupled to the waveguide concentrator, which provides a tight array of output light ports on a common output plane of the concentrator. The output diverging beams at the array of output light ports are coupled to a collimator, which collimates the beams and couples them to an angular scanner for scanning the collimated light beams together across the field of view of the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Guenther Greif, Scott Charles McEldowney, Stephen John Holmes, Chadwick Brian Martin, Stephen James McNally, John Goward
  • Patent number: 11957595
    Abstract: The invention relates to a glenoid (shoulder socket) implant prosthesis, a humeral implant prosthesis, devices for implanting glenoid and humeral implant prostheses, and less invasive methods of their use for the treatment of an injured or damaged shoulder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Shoulder Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen B. Gunther, Desmond O'Farrell, Mark Edwin Zyzelewski, Andrew John Rodenhouse
  • Patent number: 11959377
    Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide systems and methods for isolation detection. In one implementation, recorded data is obtained. The recorded data includes radial acoustic waves transmitted and received using a radial sensor of an acoustic logging tool deployed in a wellbore. Clockwise waves are separated from counterclockwise waves by converting the recorded data from a time domain to a frequency domain. The clockwise waves are shifted into shifted clockwise waves, and the counterclockwise waves are shifted into a shifted counterclockwise waves. A forward wave is generated by combining the shifted clockwise waves, and a reflected wave is generated by combining the shifted counterclockwise waves. One or more isolation regions are identified in the wellbore using the forward wave and the reflected wave.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignees: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY
    Inventors: Geoff Steel, Mark Walsh, Stephen John Mayo
  • Patent number: 11957570
    Abstract: An ophthalmic device includes an optic including an optic axis and a closed-loop haptic structure coupled to the optic via a frame surrounding the optic, the closed-loop haptic structure including a closed loop extending from first and second attachment points to the frame. The closed loop includes a first hinge and a second hinge. The first hinge has a first section having a first component extending in a first angular direction, a second section having a second component extending in a second angular direction opposite to the first angular direction, and a first connecting section between the first section and the second section. The second hinge has a third section having a third component extending in the second angular direction, a fourth section having a fourth component extending in the first angular direction, the fourth section being connected to the second section to form the closed loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Alcon Inc.
    Inventors: Sung Kyu Lee, Stephen John Collins, Ian Michael Marks, Jonathan David Mccann, Jian Liu, Douglas Brent Wensrich, Stephen J. Van Noy
  • Patent number: 11960840
    Abstract: A method executed by a computing device includes determining a set of identigens for each query word of a query to produce sets of identigens, where a set of identigens represents different meanings of a word of the query. The method further includes obtaining a first identigen selection for a first query word from the first set of identigens. The method further includes interpreting, using identigen pairing rules and based on the first identigen selection, the sets of identigens to produce a query entigen group. The method further includes accessing a knowledge database utilizing the query entigen group to produce a response entigen group. The method further includes generating a response to the query using the response entigen group, where the response includes at least one response word.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: entigenlogic LLC
    Inventors: Frank John Williams, Stephen Emerson Sundberg, Ameeta Vasant Reed, Dennis Arlen Roberson, Thomas James MacTavish, Karl Olaf Knutson, Jessy Thomas, Niklas Josiah MacTavish, David Michael Corns, II, Andrew Chu, Kyle Edward Alberth, Ali Fattahian, Zachary John McCord, Ahmad Abdelqader Abunaser, Gary W. Grube
  • Patent number: 11952793
    Abstract: Pool stands, trays, devices, and methods for supporting beverage containers on the edge of a swimming pool while supporting a pool umbrella. One embodiment of the stand can be generally disc shaped with a lower front step portion, and a through-hole passing through the stand to allow an umbrella post to be supported therein. A clamping screw knob can lock the umbrella post to the stand. The stand can be positioned on the edge of a swimming pool so that shade from the umbrella can be provide to person(s) in the pool. Another embodiment can have a generally rectangular configuration with a lower front step portion that can also be positioned on the edge of a swimming pool so that shade from the umbrella can be provided to person(s) in the pool. The interior of the stands can be hollow, and can be filled with a ballast, such as sand or water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Inventor: Stephen Johns
  • Patent number: 11951251
    Abstract: A respiratory system provides bi-level pressure using a dual pressure device in fluid communication with a source of breathable gas and a patient interface. The dual pressure device includes a pipe submerged in a liquid in a container, and a float disposed along the pipe. The float cyclically moves up and down the pipe between a lower position and an upper position as the floats buoyancy changes. The floats position along the pipe causes the gas pressure level to alternate between a baseline pressure level and a peak pressure level by selectively blocking and unblocking an opening in the pipe, and selectively capturing and releasing gas from the float, with the maximum gas pressure being limited by the setting on a pressure relief valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Inventors: Anna John, Stephen John
  • Patent number: 11954608
    Abstract: A method performed by a computing device includes generating a comparative query entigen group set based on a comparative query in accordance with identigen rules, where the comparative query entigen group set represents a most likely interpretation of the comparative query. The method further includes obtaining a first response entigen group from a knowledge database based on a first comparative query entigen group of the comparative query entigen group set, where the first response entigen group substantially includes the first comparative query entigen group. The method further includes obtaining a second response entigen group from the knowledge database based on a second comparative query entigen group of the comparative query entigen group set, where the second response entigen group substantially includes the second comparative query entigen group. The method further includes generating a comparative response based on the first response entigen group and the second response entigen group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: entigenlogic LLC
    Inventors: Frank John Williams, David Ralph Lazzara, Stephen Emerson Sundberg, Ameeta Vasant Reed, Dennis Arlen Roberson, Thomas James MacTavish, Karl Olaf Knutson, Jessy Thomas, Niklas Josiah MacTavish, David Michael Corns, II, Andrew Chu, Theodore Mazurkiewicz, Gary W. Grube
  • Publication number: 20240109043
    Abstract: A multi-axis mixing apparatus includes a first motor and a frame supporting the first motor, the first motor configured to selectively rotate a first rotatable assembly about a first axis. The apparatus also includes a second rotatable assembly rotatably supported by the first rotatable assembly, where the second rotatable assembly is rotatable about a second axis. The second rotatable assembly includes a clamping mechanism configured to receive and hold a container containing contents to be mixed, where when the first motor causes the first rotatable assembly to rotate about the first axis, the rotation of the first rotatable assembly about the first axis causes the second rotatable assembly to rotate about the second axis, and where the second axis is substantially perpendicular to the first axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Stephen John Carlson, Jeffrey David Heinrichs, Erik John Sundine
  • Publication number: 20240110201
    Abstract: Nucleic acids encoding C1 inhibitor are described. Also described are expression cassettes, vectors, cells, and cell lines containing the nucleic acids, as well as methods of using the nucleic acids to treat complement-mediated disorders, such as hereditary angioedema.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher Riling, Francis Pankowicz, Sean Armour, William John Quinn, III, Michael Preston, Stephen Ioele, Daniel Cohen, Zhenwei Kelvin See
  • Publication number: 20240108844
    Abstract: A humidification system can include a heater base, a humidification chamber, and a breathing circuit. A cartridge can be removably coupled to the heater base. The cartridge can include various sensors, probes, sensor wire connectors, heater wire connectors, and/or other features. The cartridge can include features configured to mate with corresponding features on the humidification chamber and the heater base. The cartridge includes a memory, such as an EEPROM, or other suitable storage device. When the cartridge is installed on the heater base, the memory is electrically connected to a processor and/or memory of the heater base. Various models of cartridges can be produced for use with different humidification chambers, breathing circuits, and/or therapies. A connector can be configured to couple an inspiratory conduit to an outlet port of the humidification chamber. The connector can provide a pneumatic connection to the outlet port and an electrical connection to the cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Hamish Adrian OSBORNE, Gavin Walsh Millar, Stephen David Evans, Bruce Gordon Holyoake, James William Stanton, David Leon McCauley, Gareth Thomas McDermott, Nicholas James Michael McKenna, Myfanwy Jane Antica Norton, Adrian John Elsworth, Michael John Andresen, Jonathan Andrew George Lambert, Sandeep Singh Gurm, Tessa Hazel Paris, Joseph Nathaniel Griffiths, Ping Si, Christopher Gareth Sims, Elmo Benson Stoks, Dexter Chi Lun Cheung, Peter Alan Seekup, Po-Yen Liu, Richard Edward Lang, Paul James Tonkin, Ian Lee Wai Kwan
  • Patent number: 11947006
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to detect and identify targeted objects buried in the seabed. A targeted area of the seabed may be scanned with a sub-bottom profiler based on predetermined parameters. A localization engine may model the sub-bottom profiler data using a Levenberg-Marquardt non-linear least squares determination. Distance measurements may be extracted based on the modeled data, including a vertical range based on a slant range measured from the sub-bottom profiler to the closest points on the exterior of the targeted objects. The location of the targeted objects may be based on the extracted measurements. In some embodiments, the sub-bottom profiler may be mounted on an unmanned underwater vehicle having thrusters to navigate the vehicle toward the targeted area to excavate and sidescan the targets object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Inventors: Wendy E Snyder, Forrest N French, Stephen John Leahu
  • Patent number: 11944588
    Abstract: In one aspect, the subject invention is directed to a method of preparing a combinatorial drug delivery device based on a predetermined selection of drug components. The method includes: preparing a plurality of containers, each accommodating one of the selected drug components; coupling the containers to a common outlet so that the drug components may be extracted from the containers and dispensed through the common outlet; and, applying negative pressure to extract the drug components from the containers and urge the drug components towards the common outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Martin John McLoughlin, Stephen Lawrence Zieminski, Chester Larrow, Mariano Mumpower
  • Publication number: 20240104489
    Abstract: A method at an asset tracking device, the method including activating a receiver at the asset tracking device; obtaining an intelligent transportation system message using the receiver; determining a position from the intelligent transportation system message; and reporting the determined position to a remote server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Ian Christopher Drummond Doig, Stephen John Barrett
  • Publication number: 20240091478
    Abstract: A mask system for delivery of respiratory therapy to a patient includes a nares portion and a mouth portion and an inlet conduit connected to at least one of the nares portion and the mouth portion to deliver the pressurized, breathable gas. The mask system is adapted to selectively utilize the nares portion and/or the mouth portion in a first mode utilizing both the nares portion and the mouth portion, and in a second mode utilizing the nares portion and not utilizing the mouth portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Justin John FORMICA, Jose Ignacio ROMAGNOLI, Philip Rodney KWOK, Joel Edward GIBSON, David Anthony PIDCOCK, Christopher Scott SKIPPER, Stephen GRAY
  • Publication number: 20240096119
    Abstract: Systems, methods, devices, and non-transitory computer-readable media for depth-based image tag generation are described. The disclosed technology may access images stored in an image repository. The images may comprise a first image. Using image processing techniques, a first object and a second object in the first image may be detected. Using machine-learning models, a first tag associated with the first object and a second tag associated with the second object may be identified. Using the machine-learning models, a first depth value associated with the first object and a second depth value associated with the second object may be determined. Based on the first depth value and the second depth value, a spatial relationship between the first object and the second object may be determined. Metadata associated with the first image may be generated. The metadata may indicate the spatial relationship between the first object and the second object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventor: Stephen John Heathcote Gurnett
  • Patent number: 11934308
    Abstract: Techniques for data manipulation using processor cluster address generation are disclosed. One or more processor clusters capable of executing software-initiated work requests are accessed. A plurality of dimensions from a tensor is flattened into a single dimension. A work request address field is parsed, where the address field contains unique address space descriptors for each of the plurality of dimensions, along with a common address space descriptor. A direct memory access (DMA) engine coupled to the one or more processor clusters is configured. Addresses are generated based on the unique address space descriptors and the common address space descriptor. The plurality of dimensions can be summed to generate a single address. Memory is accessed using two or more of the addresses that were generated. The addresses are used to enable DMA access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Inventors: David John Simpson, Stephen Curtis Johnson, Richard Douglas Trauben