Patents by Inventor William J. Johnson

William J. 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: 12265271
    Abstract: A sealed terminal has a housing, a splice tray, and a faceplate. The housing has an interior compartment and a first perimeter flange defining an opening into the interior compartment. The splice tray is positioned in the interior compartment and is configured to support a module or a cartridge. The faceplate has a plurality of ports and a second perimeter flange extending at a perimeter edge of the faceplate. The sealed terminal also has at least one connection bracket and a gasket for connecting the housing and the faceplate to each other. The connection bracket has a slot receiving the first perimeter flange and the second flange in an abutting position. The gasket is positioned between the first perimeter flange and the second perimeter flange and configured to seal any gap therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: Clearfield, Inc.
    Inventors: John P. Hill, William J. Cruzen, David Joseph Johnsen, Daniel J. Johnson, Randy T. VanHorn, Brian K. Larson, Timothy John Kjolsing
  • Patent number: 12258425
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions including peptides, pharmaceutical preparations thereof, and methods of preventing photoreceptor death therewith and protecting of retinal cells, including, but not limited to, photoreceptors and retinal pigment epithelium, from Fas- or TRAIL-mediated apoptosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Inventors: Cagri G. Besirli, Alexander J. Bridges, John K. Freshley, William A. Hunke, Linda L. Johnson, Francis X. Smith, Ethan Sylvain, David N. Zacks
  • Publication number: 20250083081
    Abstract: Passive dehumidifiers for environmental control units (ECUs) are presented. In embodiments, the passive dehumidifier may include a plenum with an intake to receive an airflow with moisture (e.g., water droplets, water vapor, etc.) present. Upon entering the passive dehumidifier, the airflow may experience a reduction in inertia and a change from a first direction to a second direction. The directional change may be sharp enough (e.g., greater than 90 degrees) that the moisture in the airflow are not able to follow the airflow and are instead directed to impinge and be collected on a collector wall, which may include one or more hydrophilic surfaces facilitating the impinged water droplets to form a liquid film upon impact on the collector wall. The film may collapse due to gravity and may be drained out through and/or on a hydrophilic screen mesh (e.g., hydrophilic screen mesh surface) on the collector wall surface(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Applicant: Textron Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Herkimer, Shahryar Fotovati, William R. Johnson, Gary J. Coleman, JR.
  • Patent number: 12246910
    Abstract: Large format polymeric containers formed by injection molding include a main body having internal surfaces of high density and smoothness that define the internal space. The large format containers can include external features such as reinforcement ribs that are formed integrally with the container body, the reinforcement ribs having greater thicknesses than other portions of the walls of the container. The internal surfaces can include rounded corners and sloping towards a center of the container. Methods of manufacturing the large format polymeric containers include forming the polymeric main body using injection molding. The polymeric main body can be formed of multiple injection molded parts that are joined, or formed as a single piece. The injection molding can include applying between approximately 700 bar and approximately 1100 bar of pressure where at least a portion of the internal surface contacts a mold surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: ENTEGRIS, INC.
    Inventors: William J. Shaner, Andrew McKenzie, Michael W. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20250069151
    Abstract: Systems and methods provide for an automated system for analyzing damage and processing claims associated with an insured item, such as a vehicle. An enhanced claims processing server may analyze damage associated with the insured item using photos/video transmitted to the server from a user device (e.g., a mobile device). The mobile device may receive feedback from the server regarding the acceptability of submitted photos/video, and if the server determines that any of the submitted photos/video is unacceptable, the mobile device may capture additional photos/video until all of the data are deemed acceptable. To aid in damage analysis, the server may also interface with various internal and external databases storing reference images of undamaged items and cost estimate information for repairing previously analyzed damages to similar items. Further still, the server may generate a payment for compensating a claimant for repair of the insured item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Jennifer A. Brandmaier, Mark E. Faga, Robert H. Johnson, Daniel Koza, William Loo, Clint J. Marlow, Kurt M. Stricker
  • Publication number: 20250064230
    Abstract: Mobile data processing Systems (MSs) interact with systems in their vicinity, and with each other, in communications and interoperability. Graphical objects are recognized in an image field of view, for example to calculate, determine, or confirm location information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventor: William J. JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20250069150
    Abstract: Systems and methods provide for an automated system for analyzing damage and processing claims associated with an insured item, such as a vehicle. An enhanced claims processing server may analyze damage associated with the insured item using photos/video transmitted to the server from a user device (e.g., a mobile device). The mobile device may receive feedback from the server regarding the acceptability of submitted photos/video, and fi the server determines that any of the submitted photos/video is unacceptable, the mobile device may capture additional photos/video until all of the data are deemed acceptable. To aid in damage analysis, the server may also interface with various internal and external databases storing reference images of undamaged items and cost estimate information for repairing previously analyzed damages to similar items. Further still, the server may generate a payment for compensating a claimant for repair of the insured item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Jennifer A. Brandmaier, Mark E. Faga, Robert H. Johnson, Daniel Koza, William Loo, Clint J. Marlow, Kurt M. Stricker
  • Publication number: 20250026952
    Abstract: Coating compositions may combine durability and stain resistance with reduced environmental emissions and health risks. A coating composition may comprise an isocyanate component, an amine-functional resin comprising an aspartic amine, a reactive silicone component having a molecular weight of at least of 500, and TiO2 in an amount of at least 5 wt. %. The coating composition may further comprise a cure retardant in an amount of at least 5 wt. % and a solvent in an amount of up to 20 wt. %.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2023
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Applicant: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Chinming Hui, Edward R. Millero, JR., John M. Bennett, Patricia Olivia Trevino Suarez del Real, David J. Schmidt, Chandler L. Johnson, Wells B. Warren, III, Gobinda Saha, William Earl Ishmael, JR., Matthew Pell
  • Publication number: 20230363557
    Abstract: Mobile data processing Systems (MSs) interact with systems in their vicinity, and with each other, in communications and interoperability. Graphical objects are recognized in an image field of view, for example to calculate, determine, or confirm location information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventor: William J. JOHNSON
  • Patent number: 11589691
    Abstract: Mobile data processing Systems (MSs) interact with systems in their vicinity, and with each other, in communications and interoperability. Graphical objects are recognized in an image field of view, for example to calculate, determine, or confirm location information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: BILLJCO LLC
    Inventor: William J. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20220000286
    Abstract: Mobile data processing Systems (MSs) interact with systems in their vicinity, and with each other, in communications and interoperability. Graphical objects are recognized in an image field of view, for example to calculate, determine, or confirm location information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventor: William J. JOHNSON
  • Patent number: 11141025
    Abstract: A shower liner stay for holding a shower liner away from the showering area while a person is taking a shower. The shower liner stay includes one or more pensile wands to dangle on the dry ingress outside of a shower liner and adjacent the shower liner while dangling from existing hook(s) or curtain rod. Strategically affixed to a pensile wand are one or more graspers for grasping the delicate impermeable flexible surface of a shower liner for keeping the shower liner in place regardless of strong aerodynamic conditions during a shower. Customary and normal operation of the shower liner remains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Inventors: William J. Johnson, Sophia Johnson
  • Publication number: 20210131172
    Abstract: A thermally insulated, weatherproof, UV protected panel hosts a pet door installation wherein the panel replaces an entire existing window screen by fitting securely in the entire window screen position using same hardware as used by the window screen replaced. For example, the panel has a passageway for the pet door and fits into a window screen track adjacent and parallel to a window of a movable window sash. The panel uses identical window screen retention hardware. Further adapted to the panel is a weatherproof and UV protected exterior facing shim block for an installed pet door to sandwich the panel and shim block together for a wall thickness requirement of the hosted to pet door. The hosting panel and shim block may or may not be packaged or preinstalled with the pet door for an overall product. The panel has many embodiment options incorporated therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventor: WILLIAM J. JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20200170456
    Abstract: A shower liner stay for holding a shower liner away from the showering area while a person is taking a shower. The shower liner stay includes one or more pensile wands to dangle on the dry ingress outside of a shower liner and adjacent the shower liner while dangling from existing hook(s) or curtain rod. Strategically affixed to a pensile wand are one or more graspers for grasping the delicate impermeable flexible surface of a shower liner for keeping the shower liner in place regardless of strong aerodynamic conditions during a shower. Customary and normal operation of the shower liner remains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Inventors: William J. Johnson, Sophia Johnson
  • Publication number: 20200053979
    Abstract: A pet window hosts a pet door wherein the pet window replaces an existing window screen. For example, the pet window fits securely into a window screen track adjacent and parallel to a window of a movable window sash, in a similar manner as the screen being replaced. The pet window may provide many options: insulation characteristics to minimize outside weather affecting home inside conditions, accessory window(s), solar panel integration, LED light(s), attached gauge(s), attached electric appliance(s), adaptable electric connectivity, an exterior awning, panel componentization, window screen track adapters, and any of a large range of decorative themes, colors, appearances, and other options.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventor: William J. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20200054154
    Abstract: Mobile data processing Systems (MSs) interact with systems in their vicinity, and with each other, in communications and interoperability. Graphical objects are recognized in an image field of view, for example to calculate, determine, or confirm location information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventor: WILLIAM J. JOHNSON
  • Patent number: 10555644
    Abstract: A shower liner stay for holding a shower liner away from the showering area while a person is taking a shower. The shower liner stay includes one or more pensile wands to dangle on the dry ingress outside of a shower liner and adjacent the shower liner while dangling from existing hook(s) or curtain rod. Strategically affixed to a pensile wand are one or more graspers for grasping the delicate impermeable flexible surface of a shower liner for keeping the shower liner in place regardless of strong aerodynamic conditions during a shower. Customary and normal operation of the shower liner remains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Inventor: William J. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10477994
    Abstract: Mobile data processing Systems (MSs) interact with systems in their vicinity, and with each other, in communications and interoperability. Information transmitted inbound to, transmitted outbound from, is in process at, or is application modified at a mobile data processing system triggers processing of actions in accordance with user configurations, for example to present content to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Inventor: William J. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20190282036
    Abstract: A shower liner stay for holding a shower liner away from the showering area while a person is taking a shower. The shower liner stay includes one or more pensile wands to dangle on the dry ingress outside of a shower liner and adjacent the shower liner while dangling from existing hook(s) or curtain rod. Strategically affixed to a pensile wand are one or more graspers for grasping the delicate impermeable flexible surface of a shower liner for keeping the shower liner in place regardless of strong aerodynamic conditions during a shower. Customary and normal operation of the shower liner remains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventor: William J. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20190282037
    Abstract: A shower liner stay for holding a shower liner away from the showering area while a person is taking a shower. The shower liner stay includes a shower liner having strategically integrated retaining member(s) for retaining one or more pensile wands adjacent the shower liner for keeping the shower liner in place regardless of strong aerodynamic conditions during a shower. Customary and normal operation of the shower liner remains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: William J. Johnson, Sophia Johnson