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).
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Patent number: 11977117Abstract: An electrical system having a battery system and a control system. The battery system may include a first switching device, a first battery electrically coupled in series with the first switching device, a second battery electrically coupled in parallel with the first switching device and the first battery when the first switching device is in a closed position, and a second switching device coupled in series with a load. The control system may perform diagnostics on the battery system.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: CPS Technology Holdings LLCInventors: Mark Johnson, Michael Blemberg, Ronald J. Dulle, Steven Rinaldo, Zhihong Jin, Douglas Grimsley
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Patent number: 11975666Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 18, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: TS TECH CO., LTD.Inventors: Chase Hemmelgarn, Steven Johnson
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Publication number: 20240138913Abstract: Medical systems are described, including a medical system that includes a sheath with at least one lumen configured to be coupled to a suction source, an irrigation device that includes at least one irrigation lumen configured to be coupled to an irrigation source, and a medical device that includes a handle and a shaft. The shaft may include a working channel with a distal opening, one or more illumination devices, and one or more visualization devices. The medical device may be configured to be positioned within the sheath during delivery of the sheath to a treatment site and during an application of energy to break up one or more objects to form one or more particles or dust. The irrigation device may be configured to be positioned within the sheath and deliver irrigation fluid while suction is applied to the treatment site.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Steven T. CARLSON, Niraj Prasad RAUNIYAR, Tiana JOHNSON-KIDD
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Patent number: 11963571Abstract: In some examples, a system includes a head-mounted device, a visor that includes a reflective object that is substantially transparent in a visible light spectrum and embodied at a physical surface of the visor, at least one visor attachment assembly that couples the visor to the head-mounted device; at least one optical sensor; and at least one computing device communicatively coupled to the at least one optical sensor, the at least one computing device comprising a memory and one or more computer processors that: receive, from the optical sensor, an indication of light outside of a visible light spectrum that is reflected from the reflective object; determine, based at least in part on the light outside of a visible light spectrum that is reflected from the reflective object, a position of the visor; and perform, based at least in part on the position of the visor, at least one operation.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2017Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Steven T. Awiszus, Kiran S. Kanukurthy, Eric C. Lobner, Robert J. Quintero, Micayla A. Johnson, Milo G. Oien-Rochat, Neeraj Sharma
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Publication number: 20240123283Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicants: BALLOCATOR LLC, Texas Tech University SystemInventors: Dan Fazzini, Robert B. Fazzini, Steven Johnson, Changzhi Li, Vishal Gajendrarao Yadav, Emmanuel Camacho, Rhyse James Ishmael Joseph, Leya Zeng
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Patent number: 11958142Abstract: Systems and methods to control pulse welding are disclosed. An example welding-type system includes: power conversion circuitry configured to convert input power to welding-type power; and control circuitry configured to control the power conversion circuitry to output the welding-type power in a plurality of pulse cycles, each pulse cycle comprising a background phase, a ramp up phase, a peak phase, and a ramp down phase. Controlling the power conversion circuitry involves: during the ramp up phase of the pulse cycles, controlling the power conversion circuitry in a current-controlled mode and switching to controlling the power conversion circuitry in a voltage-controlled mode when a peak transition voltage is reached; and during the ramp down phase of the pulse cycles, controlling the power conversion circuitry in a current-controlled mode and switching to controlling the power conversion circuitry in a voltage-controlled mode when a background transition voltage is reached.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2019Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Craig Steven Knoener, Lucas Charles Johnson, Zach W. MacMullen, Charles Ace Tyler, Christine Dong
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Publication number: 20240119753Abstract: A method includes transmitting a request for a computer-readable routing diagram, such as a wiring diagram, a pneumatic or hydraulic line diagram, or an optical cable diagram. The method also includes receiving, in response to the request, a routing diagram including a connectable component and at least a portion of a routing set. The connectable component is associated with both a connectable component identifier and the routing set. The routing set contains one or more routable components, such as electrical circuits, pneumatic or hydraulic lines, or optical cables. Further, the method includes displaying, on a display, the routing diagram and at least the portion of the routing set highlighted. Displaying at least the portion of the routing set highlighted occurs in response to an occurrence of the connectable component being selected from the routing diagram displayed on the display or in response to the request including the connectable component identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Michel B. Alberry, Lester B. Johnson, Michael S. Knize, John P. McGraw, Robert Pilz, Thomas W. Tipps, Eric J. Wade, Patrick S. Merg, Roy Steven Brozovich, Todd Mercer, Thomas A. Southward
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Publication number: 20240115983Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Steven A. Johnson, Gabriel J. Safarian, David V. Gutman, David L. Van Eylen, Benny J.B. Mombaerts, Eric W.E. Collin, Iman Vezvaei
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Publication number: 20240099338Abstract: A method is provided for cooking a food item in an oven cavity of a cooking appliance, the cooking appliance including a first heating element and a second heating element spaced about the oven cavity. The method includes a first stage wherein the first heating element and the second heating element are sequentially energized according to a first duty cycle in which the first heating element is energized at a first time for a first duration and the second heating element is energized at a second time for a second duration. The first duration and the second duration are regulated based on a measured temperature and a first predetermined target temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: Steven Swayne, Adrienne Nave, Stanquatia Johnson, Desirea Lewis, Julia Vesely
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Patent number: 11925232Abstract: In some examples, a system (1900) includes a hearing protector (1920); at least one position sensor; at least one sound monitoring sensor; at least one computing device configured to: receive, from the at least one sound monitoring sensor and over a time duration, indications of sound levels to which a worker is exposed; determine, from the at least one position sensor and during the time duration, that the hearing protector is not positioned at one or more ears of the worker to attenuate the sound levels; and generate, in response to the determination that at least one of the sound levels satisfies an exposure threshold during the time duration and the hearing protector is not positioned at one or more ears of the worker to attenuate the sound levels, an indication for output.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2017Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Steven T. Awiszus, Kiran S. Kanukurthy, Eric C. Lobner, Robert J. Quintero, Micayla A. Johnson, Madeleine E. Filloux, Caroline M. Ylitalo, Paul A. Martinson
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Patent number: 11928659Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 29, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: JCM American CorporationInventors: Mark Henderson, Bryan Allen Wilcutt, Mark Adams, David Christopher Kubajak, Steven Johnson
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Patent number: 11918313Abstract: Active end-effectors for guiding an instrument during a robot-assisted surgery. The surgical robot system may include a robot having a robot base, a robot arm coupled to the robot base, and the active end-effector coupled to the robot arm. The active end-effector may have a slide mechanism, which may provide for a greater range of motion of a surgical instrument along a vertical axis.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2020Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: Norbert Johnson, Neil R. Crawford, Steven Chang
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Publication number: 20240047067Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Applicant: A Little Cold Gel, LLCInventors: Amit Bahl, Steven Johnson
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Patent number: 11890979Abstract: The load applied to a connecting member that connects a second horizontal shaft to a base member in a headrest for a vehicle is reduced. The headrest comprises a pillar member including a right and a left vertical shaft extending upward from an upper part of a seat back, a right and a left first horizontal shaft extending forward from upper ends of the respective vertical shafts, each first horizontal shaft including a curved section, and a second horizontal shaft extending laterally between front parts of the first horizontal shafts, a base member including a base vertical portion extending vertically ahead of the vertical shafts, a base upper portion extending rearward from an upper end of the base vertical portion, and a right and a left first hole formed in the base upper portion to have the respective curved sections or the respective vertical shafts passed therethrough, a connecting member pivotably connecting the base upper portion to the second horizontal shaft, and a pad supported by the base member.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2020Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: TS TECH CO., LTD.Inventors: Steven Johnson, Jacob Williams, James Denlinger, Dinesh Hadadare, Adam Greening, Chase Hemmelgarn, Peter Schupska, Ryan Buffington, Jason Christopher, David Saintignon
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Patent number: 11892537Abstract: A nonlinear radar system includes a handheld unit including a display screen, a first antenna configured to generate and emit an incident signal having a first frequency, and a second antenna configured to receive a reflected return harmonic signal having a second frequency, as well as a transponder tag is attached to an existing golf ball. Such a transponder tag is in communication with and responsive to the handheld unit, and includes an electromagnetic nonlinear element configured to be detected by the incident signal without the need for a line of sight. Upon being detected by the incident signal, the transponder tag is configured to transmit the reflected return harmonic signal having the second frequency different from the first frequency. The transponder tag is passive and does not require a power source other than incident radiation.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2023Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignees: Ballocalor LLC, Texas Tech University SystemInventors: Dan Fazzini, Robert B. Fazzini, Steven Johnson, Changzhi Li, Vishal Gajendrarao Yadav, Emmanuel Camacho, Rhyse James Ishmael Joseph, Leya Zeng
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Patent number: 11883763Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 11, 2020Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Steven A. Johnson, Gabriel J. Safarian, David V. Gutman, David L. Van Eylen, Benny J. B. Mombaerts, Eric W. E. Collin, Iman Vezvaei
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Publication number: 20230406831Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds and methods of killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria by disrupting chaperonin-mediated refolding of proteins.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2021Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Steven JOHNSON, Eli CHAPMAN
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Publication number: 20230378732Abstract: A protective cover for an electrical device for use during construction includes a front wall, a pair of end walls, and a pair of side walls. The end walls extend from opposite sides of the front wall. The side walls extend from opposite sides of the front wall. The front wall, the end walls, and the side walls define a cavity configured to enclose an electrical device. The cover can be placed over the device during construction to limit the ingress of debris.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: Krzysztof Korcz, Steven Johnson
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Patent number: 11791049Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 3, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: A Little Cold Gel, LLCInventors: Amit Bahl, Steven Johnson
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Patent number: D1022816Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2023Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: PACCAR IncInventors: Jonathan S. Duncan, Steven H. Hovind, Scott D. Hite, Brent Johnson, Tu H. Do, Troy R. McCuller