Patents by Inventor W. Johnson

W. 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).

  • LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20220183132
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling a lighting system may be integrated into a lighting fixture or into a stand-alone device. A plurality of inputs defining one or more lighting parameters may be received. The inputs may include input signals characterized by at least two different control protocols. The input signals may be combined into an output signal characterized by a single control protocol, and the output signal used to control the lighting system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Robert E. KODADEK, III, Michael W. JOHNSON, Douglas A. JOHNSON
  • TWO-WHEELED VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20220161884
    Abstract: A two-wheeled vehicle includes a frame, a plurality of ground-engaging members for supporting the frame, and an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engaging members. Additionally, the two-wheel vehicle includes a down tube extending downwardly from a front end of the frame. A front fairing is supported on the down tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicant: Indian Motorcycle International, LLC
    Inventors: Tyler J. Kramer, Jeffrey D. Oltmans, Andrew O. Glaeser, Juho Pekka Wuollet, Kent A. Underland, Cal W. Johnson, Ronald A. Vorndran, G. Jay McKoskey, Jeffrey M. O'Halloran
  • Blending apparatus and method
    Patent number: 11339049
    Abstract: A method of delivering a selected fuel product having a selected octane level to an operator from a fuel dispenser including a blend manifold, a fuel nozzle, and a fuel hose extending therebetween, including the steps of determining a first volume of a first fuel that is retained in the fuel hose upon completion of a first fueling event, determining a first octane level of the first volume of the first fuel, determining a second volume of a second fuel having a second octane level, and delivering the first fuel volume and the second fuel volume to the operator during a second fueling event, wherein a total volume of fuel equaling the first volume of the first fuel and the second volume of the second fuel has a total octane level that falls within a predetermined limit of the selected octane level of the selected fuel product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Gilbarco Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon W. Johnson, Christopher Adam Oldham, Michael C. Liebal
  • Managing network connected devices
    Patent number: 11336511
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for managing Internet of Things (IoT) network-connected devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: REMOT3.IT, INC.
    Inventors: Michael W. Johnson, Ryo Koyama, Michael John Sebastian Smith
  • Variable data rate broadcast method for channels requiring equalization
    Patent number: 11329754
    Abstract: A system and method for including multiple data rate sub-blocks within a single data block includes dividing data blocks based on a priority or intended set of recipients. The sub-blocks are modulated at increasing data rates and the modulated sub-blocks are appended together and bounded by the known symbol blocks during transmission. The sub-blocks are organized in order of increasing data rate. During decoding, detected symbols of a first, low data rate sub-block are included in the detection process of higher data rate sub-blocks in place of additional symbols that would otherwise be needed for higher data rate transmissions. Alternatively, the sub-blocks may be organized with low data rate sub-block at the periphery and higher data rate sub-blocks in the interior such that the data block may be decoded from both ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark B. Jorgenson, Robert W. Johnson
  • Conversion of biomass to useful intermediates
    Patent number: 11326190
    Abstract: An aspect of the present disclosure is a microbial cell that includes a genetic modification resulting in the expression of a deficient form of an endogenous dioxygenase, and a gene encoding an exogenous dioxygenase and a promoter sequence, where the endogenous dioxygenase includes PcaH and PcaG, the exogenous dioxygenase includes LigA and LigB, the microbial cell is capable of growth utilizing at least one of a cellulose decomposition molecule or a lignin decomposition molecule, and the microbial cell is capable of producing 2-hydroxy-2H-pyran-4,6-dicarboxylic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC
    Inventors: Gregg Tyler Beckham, Christopher W. Johnson, Derek R. Vardon
  • VEHICLE FUEL TANK FOR IMPROVED CRASHWORTHINESS
    Publication number: 20220127056
    Abstract: A compartment for storing fuel in a vehicle having a protective outer structure and an inner structure. The protective outer structure is maintained in position relative to the vehicle during normal operation of the vehicle. The inner structure, which holds fuel, is positioned in the outer structure. The inner structure is maintained in position relative to the outer structure and relative to the vehicle during normal operation of the vehicle. During an impact to the vehicle, the inner structure is configured to move independent of the outer structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Peter J. LEISS, Marcus A. MAZZA, Bret W. JOHNSON, Daniel FRIDLINE
  • Hydraulic fracturing
    Patent number: 11313211
    Abstract: A system and method of hydraulic fracturing a geological formation in the Earth crust, including providing fracing fluid through a wellbore into the geological formation, wherein the hydraulic fracturing includes complex shear fracturing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Shear Frac Group, LLC
    Inventor: Wesley W. Johnson
  • Electrosurgical device with disposable shaft having rack and pinion drive
    Patent number: 11311296
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises an end effector, a shaft assembly, and an interface assembly. The end effector is coupled with the shaft assembly. The shaft assembly comprises a translating member extending through the shaft assembly. The interface assembly is operable to engage the shaft assembly and comprises a plurality of drive shafts and a rack. One of the drive shafts is operable to drive the rack along a path that is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the shaft assembly. A plurality of racks may be used to rotate the shaft assembly, articulate the shaft assembly, and/or drive the translating member through the shaft assembly to thereby actuate the end effector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Shailendra K. Parihar, Barry C. Worrell, David T. Martin, William J. White, Gregory W. Johnson
  • CONVERSION OF S-LIGNIN COMPOUNDS TO USEFUL INTERMEDIATES
    Publication number: 20220119849
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a genetically modified microbial cell that includes a first genetic modification resulting in the expression of an exogenous vanillate demethylase, such that the microbial cell is capable of metabolizing an S-lignin decomposition product and producing 2-pyrone-4,6-dicarboxylate (PDC).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher W. JOHNSON, Allison Jean ZIMONT WERNER, Gregg Tyler BECKHAM, Sandra Fabienne NOTONIER
  • Lower end fitting locknut for nuclear fuel assembly
    Patent number: 11309093
    Abstract: An apparatus including a lower end fitting having a top planar surface, a bottom planar surface, a counterbore defined therebetween, an opening extending from the counterbore to the top planar surface, and a lock recess that extends both radially outwardly from the counterbore and extends inwardly into the lower end fitting from the bottom planar surface. The apparatus includes a guide tube having a lower end and an end plug configured to connect with the lower end of the guide tube. The end plug has a threaded shaft sized to pass through the opening of the lower end fitting, and a female lock nut has a deformable side wall configured to be swaged into the recess of the lower end fitting. The lock recess remains visible as viewed from the bottom planar surface of the lower end fitting when the female lock nut is fully disposed in the counterbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: BWXT mPower, Inc.
    Inventors: Julius M. Ullmann, Lewis A. Walton, Mary W. Johnson
  • Synthesis of M13 clusters from aluminum and gallium mineral polymorphs
    Patent number: 11299399
    Abstract: A method comprising reacting an aluminum mineral polymorph or a gallium mineral polymorph with an acid at an aluminum metal to acid molar ratio or gallium metal to acid molar ratio sufficient to produce M13 nanoscale clusters, M nano-agglomerates, or a M13 slurry, wherein M is Al or Ga.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignees: University of Oregon, Oregon State University
    Inventors: Brantly Fulton, Milton N. Jackson, Jr., Darren W. Johnson, Shannon W. Boettcher, Cory K. Perkins, Douglas A. Keszler, James E. Hutchison
  • Battery pack for cordless devices
    Patent number: 11303067
    Abstract: It is common for a power tool system from a manufacturer to include a battery pack that is designed and configured to mate and operate with at least one power tool and a battery charger. However, as systems have evolved it has become desirable to provide a battery pack that is designed and configured to mate and operate with at least one power tool and a first battery charger but not a second battery charger. The present disclosure provides a battery pack including a housing, a terminal block, a plurality of terminals, and a mechanical lockout for allowing engagement with a power tool and a first battery charger while preventing engagement with a second battery charger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan J. Cruise, Daniel J. White, Robert J. Marcinkowski, Geoffrey S. Howard, Alexis W. Johnson, Nathan J. Osborne, Michael W. Roberts, Steven J. Phillips, Michelle L. Bowers
  • GAS FIRED WINDOW HEATER
    Publication number: 20220099308
    Abstract: A heater is disclosed that is installed in a window opening in a room for heating the room. The heater has a cabinet having an inner and an outer cabinet with an air gap therebetween, with a heating chamber in the inner cabinet. A burner is provided that is located on an outside wall of the heater. The burner has an inlet and an outlet with a combustion nozzle therebetween, with the burner outlet in communication with a respective serpentine heat exchange tube within said heating chamber where the heat exchange tube receives the hot products of combustion from its burner and discharges the products of combustion to the atmosphere. The heater has a blower that draws air from within the room and forces the air over and around the heat exchange tube(s) within the heating chamber discharges the heated air back into the room.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Jessie W. JOHNSON, Gary M. SLY, Jacob S. WEIDIE, Albert Keith TEAKELL
  • Boas with twin axial dovetail
    Patent number: 11286801
    Abstract: A turbine section for a gas turbine engine includes a turbine blade that extends radially outwardly to a radially outer tip and for rotation about an axis of rotation. A blade outer air seal has a plurality of segments arranged circumferentially about the axis of rotation and mounted in a support structure radially outward of the outer tip. Each of the segments have a radially inner surface and a radially outer surface and four hooks protruding radially outward from the radially outer surface and extending along the segment in an axial direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dean W. Johnson, Thomas E. Clark
  • Systems and methods for calibrating devices using directed acyclic graphs
    Patent number: 11288073
    Abstract: A hybrid processor includes a classical (digital) processor and a quantum processor and implements a calibration procedure to calibrate devices in the quantum processor. Parameter measurements are defined as vertices in a directed acyclic graph. Dependencies between measurements are defined as directed edges between vertices. The calibration procedure orders the vertices, respecting the order of the dependencies while at least attempting to reduce the time needed to perform all the measurements. The calibration procedure provides a level of abstraction to allow non-expert users to use the calibration procedure. Each vertex has a set of attributes defining the status of the measurement, time of the measurement and value of the measurement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: D-WAVE SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Berkley, Ilya V. Perminov, Mark W. Johnson, Christopher B. Rich, Fabio Altomare, Trevor M. Lanting
  • Lower end fitting locating pins
    Patent number: 11289209
    Abstract: A nuclear reactor has a core installed on a lower core plate and formed from multiple fuel assemblies, each fuel assembly including a structural cage assembly. The structural cage assembly has an upper end fitting, mid grids, and a lower end fitting (LEF). The LEF positions the fuel assembly using four locating pins located at each corner of the LEF. The pins position the fuel assembly laterally by mating with receiving holes in the lower core plate. The locating pins have a chamfered tip with a flat end. The chamfered tip allows for a greater positioning margin when installing the fuel assembly in the core by guiding the pins into holes in the lower core plate, and the flat tip provides strength and stability in case the assembly is inadvertently rested on the tip of the pin instead of the LEF pads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: BWXT mPower, Inc.
    Inventors: Julius M Ullmann, Lewis A Walton, Mary W Johnson
  • Robotic surgical controls with force feedback
    Patent number: 11284957
    Abstract: An input control device is disclosed. The input control device can be configured to operate in different modes depending on proximity data provided by a proximity detection system. The input control device can include a feedback generator configured to generate feedback in response to the input control device switching between operational modes, the proximity data provided by the proximity detection system, and/or other conditions of the surgical procedure, robotic surgical tool, surgical site, and/or patient. The input control device can include a variable resistance assembly for resisting input control motions applied to an actuator thereof. Additionally or alternatively, the input control device can include an end effector actuator assembly for repositioning the end effector actuator based on feedback from a paired robotic surgical tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Cilag GmbH International
    Inventors: Clinton W. Denlinger, Gregory W. Johnson, Charles J. Scheib, Jeffrey S. Swayze
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR BATTERY PROTECTION
    Publication number: 20220093965
    Abstract: An electrical combination. The combination comprises a hand held power tool, a battery pack and a controller. The battery pack includes a battery pack housing connectable to and supportable by the hand held power tool, a plurality of battery cells supported by the battery pack housing, each of the plurality of battery cells having a lithium-based chemistry, being individually tapped and having an individual state of charge. A communication path is provided by a battery pack sense terminal and a power tool sense terminal. The controller is operable to monitor a state of charge of a number of battery cells less than the plurality of battery cells and to generate a signal based on the monitored state of charge of the number of battery cells less than the plurality of battery cells, the signal being operable to control the operation of the hand held power tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Todd W. Johnson, Jay J. Rosenbecker, Gary D. Meyer, Jeffrey M. Zeiler, Kevin L. Glasgow, Jonathan A. Zick, Jeffrey M. Brozek, Karl F. Scheucher
  • MUTANT TRANSPORTERS FOR BACTERIAL UPTAKE OF TEREPHTHALIC ACID
    Publication number: 20220089654
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a non-naturally occurring microorganism that includes a gene encoding a MucK transporter protein, where the microorganism is capable of catabolizing terephthalic acid (TPA). In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the gene encoding the MucK transporter protein may contain at least one mutation, relative to a reference gene encoding a reference MucK transporter protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher W. JOHNSON, Gregg Tyler BECKHAM, Isabel PARDO MENDOZA, Ellen Lee NEIDLE