Patents by Inventor Steven Johnson

Steven 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: 20250121589
    Abstract: Provided herein are projectile resistant glass treatment assemblies. The assemblies provide resistance to penetration of a glass pane by projectiles moving in a direction from the exterior to the interior of the glass pane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Inventor: Steven Johnson
  • Publication number: 20250096548
    Abstract: A bracket is provided for supporting an electrical conductor extending through an aperture of an electrical box. The bracket includes a first portion configured to be coupled to an outer surface of the electrical box; and a second portion coupled to the first portion and pivotable relative to the first portion. The second portion includes a leg and a plurality of tabs, and the tabs are pivotable relative to the connecting portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Inventors: Krzysztof Korcz, Steven Johnson
  • Patent number: 12252850
    Abstract: A slew drive includes a bushing interfacing with a drive gear. The bushing resists a load from the drive gear. The bushing includes an aluminum bronze alloy with a high strength. A paving machine includes multiple of the slew drives. The slew drives control an angle of a pivot arm and steering of a track. A method of reducing component failure in the paving machine includes determining an angular position error of the slew drive of the track. If the angular position exceeds a tolerance, a rate-of-change of the angular position is found to determine whether the slew drive is rotating. Where the slew drive is not rotating, the slew drive is driven in a reverse direction to unseize the slew drive. A track drive and the slew drive of the pivot are controlled by a control loop. The slew drive may be dithered to steer a trailing pivot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: GOMACO Corporation
    Inventors: Scott Pedersen, Steven A. Johnson, Thomas C Farr
  • Patent number: 12240300
    Abstract: A below belt seal assembly for use in a window seal assembly includes an extruded strip of material extending in length between strip ends and having a base and first and second sides extending the base with each side having an engagement area and first and second lips extending outwardly from the engagement areas. A molding is formed about the base and each of the sides and terminates at the engagement areas of the sides such that the molding is spaced from the lips, with the molding forming at least one bracket bonded to the extruded strip. A fastener is attached to the bracket for facilitating mounting of the assembly to the vehicle. The window seal assembly also includes an upper glass run seal assembly comprising additional extruded strips of material and a second molding for bonding the below belt seal assembly to the upper glass run seal assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: Henniges Automotive Sealing Systems North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Groters, Steven Johnson, Robert B. Krueger, Matt Thomson
  • Patent number: 12217870
    Abstract: A diagnostic system to aid in diagnosing conditions underneath a subject's skin that predict intravascular device failure is provided. The diagnostic system includes an ultrasound unit that uses ultrasonic energy to obtain images underneath the subject's skin surrounding the insertion site of an intravascular device. The ultrasound unit is in electronic communication with a computing device that collects and stores data generated by the ultrasound unit. The computing device utilizes machine learning or artificial intelligence techniques to identify conditions underneath the subject's skin that predict intravascular device failure, and through a user interface, indicates to the user that subcutaneous conditions predictive of intravascular device failure are present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: A Little Cold Gel, LLC
    Inventors: Amit Bahl, Steven Johnson
  • Publication number: 20240421572
    Abstract: A mud ring supports an electrical device with respect to a junction box. The mud ring includes a base member configured to be coupled to the junction box; a cover coupled to the base member for movement between a first position and a second position, the cover including an opening; and an insert positioned in the opening and supported for movement relative to the cover, the insert configured to be coupled to the electrical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Krzysztof Korcz, Steven Johnson
  • Patent number: 12163459
    Abstract: Two cooling fans acting on different heat exchangers may be driven via parallel circuits from a variable displacement hydraulic pump. At least one of the circuits includes a two position valve operable by a control system to vary the flow resistance of the circuit to share the flow between the two fan motors responsive to the relative heat load on the heat exchangers. The pump displacement is controlled to provide a constant hydraulic output pressure irrespective of the operational state of the or each valve assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Caterpillar SARL
    Inventors: Steven Johnson, Adam J. Adeeb, Samantha L. Sergott, Umakanth Sakaray
  • Patent number: 12166336
    Abstract: A bracket is provided for supporting an electrical conductor extending through an aperture of an electrical box. The bracket includes a first portion configured to be coupled to an outer surface of the electrical box; and a second portion coupled to the first portion and pivotable relative to the first portion. The second portion includes a leg and a plurality of tabs, and the tabs are pivotable relative to the connecting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Krzysztof Korcz, Steven Johnson
  • Publication number: 20240348030
    Abstract: An electrical box assembly and cable connector are provided. The cable connector includes a connector housing and a cable retaining member that releasably secures an electrical cable within the connector housing. The electrical box assembly includes an electrical box and a cable connector. The electrical box assembly may also include a box separator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Krzysztof KORCZ, Steven JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20240307810
    Abstract: A filter system includes a tube sheet defining a plurality of holes in fluid communication with a plurality of filter bags. The system also includes a rotating assembly having an arm defining one or more outlets to provide pressurized air from an air source toward the tube sheet in response to pulsing one or more actuators. A motor is operably coupled to the stationary assembly and the rotating assembly to rotate the arm about an axis at a preset rotational speed. A controller is operably coupled to the motor and the one or more actuators to provide pulse commands based on a pulse interval and a jog interval. The pulse interval and the jog interval may be determined based on a measured rotational speed of the arm, which may be redetermined during operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Stephan A. Graham, Steven A. Johnson
  • Patent number: 12088076
    Abstract: A mud ring supports an electrical device with respect to a junction box. The mud ring includes a base member configured to be coupled to the junction box; a cover coupled to the base member for movement between a first position and a second position, the cover including an opening; and an insert positioned in the opening and supported for movement relative to the cover, the insert configured to be coupled to the electrical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Krzysztof Korcz, Steven Johnson
  • Patent number: 12076617
    Abstract: A nonlinear radar system includes a first antenna configured to generate and emit an incident signal having a first frequency, a transponder tag attached to an existing portable object, wherein the transponder tag includes an electromagnetic nonlinear element configured to be detected by the incident signal. Upon being detected by the incident signal, the transponder tag is configured to transmit a reflected return harmonic signal having a second frequency different from the first frequency, wherein the reflected return harmonic signal is an on-off keying (OOK) signal. A second antenna is configured to receive the reflected return harmonic signal having the second frequency. The transponder tag includes a conductive layer in electrical communication with the electromagnetic nonlinear element including a Schottky diode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignees: Ballocator LLC, Texas Tech University System
    Inventors: Dan Fazzini, Robert B. Fazzini, Steven Johnson, Changzhi Li, Vishal Gajendrarao Yadav, Emmanuel Camacho, Rhyse James Ishmael Joseph, Leya Zeng
  • Publication number: 20240246500
    Abstract: A seat device for a vehicle includes: a support member detachably attached to a floor of the vehicle; an occupant seat movably supported by the support member and provided with an electrical component; and a wireless power supply mechanism configured to supply electric power to the electrical component. The wireless power supply mechanism includes a power transmitting unit attached to the floor, and a power receiving unit attached to the support member so as to face the power transmitting unit and configured to receive the electric power wirelessly from the power transmitting unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventors: Chase HEMMELGARN, Steven JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20240210576
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed that enhance the yield and speed of emission and control the spectral and angular emission of light emitted by materials under irradiation by high-energy particles through a process known as scintillation. In each case, a photonic structure (of nano- or micron-scale feature sizes) is integrated with a scintillating material, and the photonic structure enhances the yield or controls the spectrum of the material. Various embodiments of this technology and practical demonstrations are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventors: John Joannopoulos, Steven Johnson, Marin Soljacic, Steven Kooi, Justin Beroz, Ido Kaminer, Nicholas Rivera, Yi Yang, Charles Roques-Carmes, Ali Ghorashi, Zin Lin, Nicolas Romeo
  • Patent number: 12015258
    Abstract: An electrical box assembly and cable connector are provided. The cable connector includes a connector housing and a cable retaining member that releasably secures an electrical cable within the connector housing. The electrical box assembly includes an electrical box and a cable connector. The electrical box assembly may also include a box separator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Krzysztof Korcz, Steven Johnson
  • Patent number: 12005387
    Abstract: A filter system includes a tube sheet defining a plurality of holes in fluid communication with a plurality of filter bags. The system also includes a rotating assembly having an arm defining one or more outlets to provide pressurized air from an air source toward the tube sheet in response to pulsing one or more actuators. A motor is operably coupled to the stationary assembly and the rotating assembly to rotate the arm about an axis at a preset rotational speed. A controller is operably coupled to the motor and the one or more actuators to provide pulse commands based on a pulse interval and a jog interval. The pulse interval and the jog interval may be determined based on a measured rotational speed of the arm, which may be redetermined during operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephan A. Graham, Steven A. Johnson
  • Patent number: 11975666
    Abstract: A seat device for a vehicle includes: a support member detachably attached to a floor of the vehicle; an occupant seat movably supported by the support member and provided with an electrical component; and a wireless power supply mechanism configured to supply electric power to the electrical component. The wireless power supply mechanism includes a power transmitting unit attached to the floor, and a power receiving unit attached to the support member so as to face the power transmitting unit and configured to receive the electric power wirelessly from the power transmitting unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: TS TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chase Hemmelgarn, Steven Johnson
  • Publication number: 20240123283
    Abstract: A nonlinear radar system includes a first antenna configured to generate and emit an incident signal having a first frequency, a transponder tag attached to an existing portable object, wherein the transponder tag includes an electromagnetic nonlinear element configured to be detected by the incident signal. Upon being detected by the incident signal, the transponder tag is configured to transmit a reflected return harmonic signal having a second frequency different from the first frequency, wherein the reflected return harmonic signal is an on-off keying (OOK) signal. A second antenna is configured to receive the reflected return harmonic signal having the second frequency. The transponder tag includes a conductive layer in electrical communication with the electromagnetic nonlinear element including a Schottky diode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicants: BALLOCATOR LLC, Texas Tech University System
    Inventors: Dan Fazzini, Robert B. Fazzini, Steven Johnson, Changzhi Li, Vishal Gajendrarao Yadav, Emmanuel Camacho, Rhyse James Ishmael Joseph, Leya Zeng
  • Publication number: 20240115983
    Abstract: Air filter systems, filter bag assemblies, filter bags and corresponding methods are described herein. Air filter systems, filter bag assemblies, filter bags and corresponding methods are described herein. The filter bag assemblies include a flange assembly, a cage attached to the flange assembly, and a filter bag installed over the cage with an opening at the flange assembly. When installed in the dirty air chamber of the air filter system, a seal between the flange assembly and the tubesheet defining the dirty air chamber is provided by applying a seal force on the end of the filter bag assembly located proximate the access panel on the side of the dirty air chamber opposite the tubesheet. That seal force is transmitted to the flange assembly through the cage. The tubular filter bags may be in the form of triangular bags and/or may include bag support connectors at the closed end of the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Steven A. Johnson, Gabriel J. Safarian, David V. Gutman, David L. Van Eylen, Benny J.B. Mombaerts, Eric W.E. Collin, Iman Vezvaei
  • Patent number: 11928659
    Abstract: A document handler system and method includes timed operation functionality in which the manufacturer of the document handler may input coded information in the document handler to establish a timed operation of the document handler which may be contingent on continued payments for use of the document handler. Alternatively, or in addition, the timed operation may be used to establish an appropriate warranty period during which the manufacturer is obligated to provide repairs, modification and/or support for the document handler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: JCM American Corporation
    Inventors: Mark Henderson, Bryan Allen Wilcutt, Mark Adams, David Christopher Kubajak, Steven Johnson