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Aarron Dell Johansen, Greenville, SC US
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| 20090101822 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SENSING FUEL MOISTURIZATION - A fuel moisturization sensor system is disclosed. The fuel moisturization sensor system includes a first light source configured for emitting light through a fuel and moisture flow path at a first wavelength, wherein the first wavelength is at least partially absorbable by the moisture when in a vapor phase and substantially not absorbable by the fuel, and a second light source configured for emitting light through the fuel and moisture flow path at a second wavelength, wherein the second wavelength is preferentially scattered by moisture when in a liquid phase and substantially not absorbed by the fuel or by the moisture when in a vapor phase, a detector system configured to detect light transmitted through the flow path at the first and second wavelengths and to generate a first data signal corresponding to the transmission at the first wavelength and a second data signal corresponding to the transmission at the second wavelength. | 04-23-2009 |
Brad Johansen, Milwaukee, WI US
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| 20110133935 | Wireless Patient Monitoring System - A wireless patient monitoring system employs room units to collect and display information from a variety of room based sensors, the latter of which may be battery-powered and have low range. The room units may relay collected data from the associated sensor units and, as identified to the room unit, to a central controller. | 06-09-2011 |
Brian Johansen, Portland, OR US
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| 20100078419 | POST-LENS STEERING OF A LASER BEAM FOR MICRO-MACHINING APPLICATIONS - In a laser micro-machining system including a simple focusing lens located between a laser source and a beam steering mechanism along the path of a laser beam pulse. The focusing lens being a simple single-element spherical lens with an optical axis of the focusing lens located inline with a laser beam input from the laser source. The focusing lens located further away from a work piece than the beam steering mechanism. An active beam path management system moves the simple focusing lens in concert with and relative to the beam steering mechanism to maintain a focal point coincident with a surface of the work piece at all deflection angles affected by the beam steering mechanism. The focusing lens is rapidly moveable in concert with the beam steering mechanism to maintain a constant beam path length from the lens output to the work piece at all times. | 04-01-2010 |
Brian Johansen, Hillsboro, OR US
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| 20090236323 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LASER DRILLING HOLES WITH TAILORED LASER PULSES - An improved method and apparatus for drilling vias in electronic substrates with laser pulses is presented which uses one or more tailored pulses to reduce debris remaining in the via while maintaining system throughput and avoiding damage to the substrate. A tailored pulse is a laser pulse that features a power spike having a peak power 10% higher than the average power of the pulse and lasting less than 50% of the duration of the pulse. Methods and apparatuses for creating tailored pulses by slicing longer duration pulses are shown. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090242521 | ON-THE-FLY MANIPULATION OF SPOT SIZE AND CUTTING SPEED FOR REAL-TIME CONTROL OF TRENCH DEPTH AND WIDTH IN LASER OPERATIONS - Systems and methods cut trenches of multiple widths in a material using a single pass of a laser beam. A first series of laser pulses cut a work surface of the material at a first cutting speed using a first spot size. In a transition region from a first trench width to a second trench width, a second series of laser pulses sequentially change spot sizes while gradually changing from the first cutting speed to a second cutting speed. Then, a third series of laser pulses continue to cut the work surface at the second cutting speed using a second spot size. The method provides for increased depth control in the transition region. A system uses a selectively adjustable optical component in the laser beam path to rapidly change spot size by adjusting a position of a focal plane with respect to the work surface. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090242528 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LASER DRILLING HOLES WITH GAUSSIAN PULSES - An improved method and apparatus for drilling tapered holes in workpieces with laser pulses is presented which uses defocused laser pulses to machine the holes with specified taper and surface finish while maintaining specified exit diameters and improved system throughput. A system is described which can also drill holes with the desired taper and surface finish without requiring defocused laser pulses. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090243636 | PROGRAMMABLE GAIN TRANS-IMPEDANCE AMPLIFIER OVERLOAD RECOVERY CIRCUIT - Embodiments of an apparatus for measuring the leakage current of capacitive components is taught. One embodiment includes a first stage amplifier configured to receive an input from a serially-connected capacitive component at an inverting input and a feedback resistor in a feedback path of the first stage amplifier. A resistance value of the feedback resistor is programmable based on an expected value of the leakage current and a corresponding voltage output. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090308852 | REDUCING BACK-REFLECTIONS IN LASER PROCESSING SYSTEMS - Systems and methods reduce or prevent back-reflections in a laser processing system. A laser processing system includes a laser source to generate an incident laser beam, a laser beam output to direct the incident laser beam toward a work surface, and a lens to receive the incident laser beam along a first axis of propagation that is substantially perpendicular to the work surface. The lens includes a primary axis that is substantially parallel to, and offset from, the first axis of propagation. The lens is configured to focus the incident laser beam onto the work surface along a second axis of propagation that forms a non-perpendicular angle with the work surface such that at least a substantial portion of a reflected laser beam from the work surface does not return to the laser beam output. | 12-17-2009 |
Brian W. Johansen, Mckinney, TX US
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| 20090315802 | Dual-Polarized Antenna Array - According to one embodiment, an antenna array includes a plurality of first antenna elements having a first polarity and a plurality of second antenna elements having a second polarity. A feed circuit couples the plurality of first antenna elements and the plurality of second antenna elements to an antenna drive circuit. The feed circuit is configured on a plurality of columns extending in a direction that is oblique to the plurality of first antenna elements and the plurality of second antenna elements. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090317985 | Magnetic Interconnection Device - According to one embodiment, a first magnetic coupling element is coupled to a first conductive element of a first electrical circuit. A second magnetic coupling element is coupled to a second conductive element of a second electrical circuit. The second magnetic coupling element is operable to attract the first magnetic coupling element using a magnetic force such that electrical contact is made between the first conductive element and the second conductive element | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100103072 | Honey Comb-Backed Armored Radome - According to one embodiment, a radome configured to extend over an opening of an antenna and includes a rigid layer overlying a ballistic-resistant layer. The rigid layer includes a honeycomb base material having a plurality of holes that extend transversely to the surface of the ballistic-resistant layer. | 04-29-2010 |
Casey Johansen, Gilbert, AZ US
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| 20100252284 | Apparatus And Method For Combating Fires - In some embodiments, a fire fighting device can include: (a) a blower portion with an air input region and an air output region; (b) at least one container configured to hold a fire suppressing solution; (c) first piping; (d) a first pump mechanically coupled to the at least one container and configured to at least partially pump the fire suppressing solution from the at least one container into the first piping at a first pressure; (e) a second pump coupled to the first piping, the second pump is configured such that the second pump increases a pressure in at least a part of the first piping from the first pressure to a second pressure, the second pressure is greater than the first pressure; and (f) two or more nozzles located at the blower portion and mechanically coupled to the first piping such that the two or more nozzles are configured to emit the fire suppressing solution. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 10-07-2010 |
Casey L. Johansen, Gilbert, AZ US
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| 20110204592 | Mobility and Accessibility Device and Lift - Embodiments of the invention provide a mobility device comprising a self-balancing mechanism and at least one wheel operatively coupled to the self-balancing mechanism. A mounting frame can be coupled to the self-balancing mechanism and an outrigger system can be at least partially supported by the mounting frame. In some embodiments, the outrigger system can include a stabilizer handle at least partially supported by the mounting frame, at least one stabilizer link operatively coupled to the stabilizer handle, and at least one stabilizer bracket operatively coupled to the at least one stabilizer link. | 08-25-2011 |
Chad Johansen, Warrenville, IL US
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| 20110250980 | GOLF PUTTING TRAINING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF TRAINING A GOLFER TO USE A PUTTER - A golf putting training apparatus for improving a golf stroke along a line of intended travel of a golf ball. The golf training apparatus includes a pair of upright supports and an eye alignment tool for aligning a user's eyes above the apparatus and in a vertical plane that includes the golf ball and the line of intended travel. The eye alignment tool is supported by and connected between the supports and above the golf ball and includes a substantially linear top edge and pair of generally parallel planar sides depending from the top edge toward a bottom edge. A method of training a golfer to use a putter used by the golfer during a golf putting stroke is also disclosed. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110263347 | GOLF PUTTING TRAINING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF TRAINING A GOLFER TO USE A PUTTER - A golf putting training apparatus for improving a golf stroke along a line of intended travel of a golf ball. The golf training apparatus includes a pair of upright supports and an eye alignment tool for aligning a user's eyes above the apparatus and in a vertical plane that includes the golf ball and the line of intended travel. The eye alignment tool is supported by and connected between the supports and above the golf ball and includes a substantially linear top edge and pair of generally parallel planar sides depending from the top edge toward a bottom edge. With the golf putting training apparatus further including a longitudinally elongated tool arranged under the lower bottom edge of said eye alignment tool and extending along the line of intended travel of said golf ball. A method of training a golfer to use a putter used by the golfer during a golf putting stroke is also disclosed. | 10-27-2011 |
David Johansen, New Boston, NH US
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| 20100230901 | Magnetic fluid rotary feedthrough with sensing and communication capability - A magnetic fluid rotary feedthrough has a multi-stage magnetic fluid rotary seal adapted to provide a magnetic fluid seal about a shaft for extending between a first environment and a second environment, one or more sensors integrally mounted within the magnetic fluid rotary feedthrough to sense one or more physical parameters of the multi-stage magnetic fluid rotary seal, signal processing electronics mounted to or incorporated in the magnetic fluid rotary feedthrough to receive one or more sensor output signals from the one or more sensors, to process the one or more sensor output signals and to output one or more electronic processing signals, and one or more output devices operatively connected to receive the one or more electronic processing signals from the signal processing electronics to indicate the condition of the multi-stage magnetic fluid rotary seal. | 09-16-2010 |
David L. Johansen, Sahuarita, AZ US
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| 20100259607 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IMAGING - Methods and apparatus for imaging according to various aspects of the present invention may generate an enhanced image of a target in an environment using image data from a sensor. The methods and apparatus may scale the image data to a higher resolution and register the image represented by the image data with other images of the same target. The enhanced image of the target is generated according to the registered images. | 10-14-2010 |
Espen S. Johansen, Houston, TX US
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| 20110203386 | OPTICAL MULTIPHASE FLOWMETER - Method and apparatus enable direct measurement of at least one flow velocity for one or more phases within a multiphase fluid mixture flowing in a conduit. Some embodiments provide determination of actual individual phase flow rates for three phases (e.g., oil, water and gas) that are distinct from one another within the fluid mixture. A multiphase flowmeter according to embodiments of the invention includes at least two optical sensors spatially distributed along a length of the conduit and designed to detect light interactions with the fluid mixture unique to the phases such that detected time-varying signals can be processed via cross-correlation or an array processing algorithm to provide desired individual phase flow velocity for oil, water and/or gas phases. This flow velocity can be applied to phase fraction measurements, which can be obtained utilizing the same flowmeter or another separate device, to calculate the flow rates for the phases. | 08-25-2011 |
Espen S. Johansen, Humble, TX US
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| 20090211369 | SONAR CIRCUMFERENTIAL FLOW CONDITIONER - Methods and apparatus enable measuring flow of a fluid within a conduit. For example, flowmeters may measure the velocity of production fluid flowing through production pipe of an oil/gas well. The flowmeters rely on detection of pressure variations generated as a result of a backward-facing step as a basis for flow measurement calculations. Pressure sensing occurs away from the step in a direction of the flow of the fluid in an enhanced turbulence region of the flowmeter where the inner diameter remains enlarged as a result of the step. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100018325 | SONAR CIRCUMFERENTIAL FLOW CONDITIONER - Methods and apparatus enable measuring flow of a fluid within a conduit. For example, flowmeters may measure the velocity of production fluid flowing through production pipe of an oil/gas well. The flowmeters rely on detection of pressure variations generated as a result of a backward-facing step as a basis for flow measurement calculations. Pressure sensing occurs away from the step in a direction of the flow of the fluid in an enhanced turbulence region of the flowmeter where the inner diameter remains enlarged as a result of the step. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100138169 | WET-GAS FLOWMETER - Methods and apparatus determine phase fractions for phases within a fluid mixture flow under a wide range of flow conditions including wet-gas flow. Appropriate flow algorithms can utilize this phase fraction information with a total flow rate of the mixture to find individual flow rates for phases, such as oil, water, and gas or gas and liquid, which can represent a combination of oil and water phases. For some embodiments, a multiphase flowmeter includes an array of spatially distributed pressure sensors configured to determine a velocity of the mixture flow and hence the total flow rate, which is applied with information from a differential pressure meter to calculate the bulk density of the fluid mixture. Further, additional speed of sound information or a water-in-liquid ratio as may be determined by spectral analysis can enable differentiation between the oil and water phases. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20110114832 | WATER DETECTION AND 3-PHASE FRACTION MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS - Methods and apparatus enable monitoring a hydrocarbon well for water within a flow stream of the well. A water detector includes a light source for emitting into a flow stream infrared light that includes a water absorbent wavelength band. A detector detects attenuation of the water absorbent wavelength band upon the infrared radiation passing through at least a portion of the flow stream. The water detector outputs a presence of water and/or a phase fraction or quantification of water as determined based on the attenuation. Detecting attenuation of a substantially transmissive wavelength band with respect to water simultaneously with detection of the attenuation of the water absorbent wavelength band can enable correction for non-wavelength dependent attenuation. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110213572 | FLOWMETER ARRAY PROCESSING ALGORITHM WITH WIDE DYNAMIC RANGE - Methods and apparatus enable sensing flow of a fluid inside a conduit with an array of pressure or strain sensors. Inputs for a curve fit routine include power correlation values at one of multiple trial velocities or speeds of sound and several steps on either side utilizing data obtained from the sensors. The velocity at which a curve fit routine returns a max curvature result corresponds to an estimate value that facilitates identification of a speed of sound in the fluid and/or a velocity of the flow. Furthermore, a directional quality compensation factor may apply to outputs from the curve fit routine to additionally aid in determining the velocity of the flow. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20120080587 | WATER DETECTION AND 3-PHASE FRACTION MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS - Methods and apparatus enable monitoring a hydrocarbon well for water within a flow stream of the well. A water detector includes a light source for emitting into a flow stream infrared light that includes a water absorbent wavelength band. A detector detects attenuation of the water absorbent wavelength band upon the infrared radiation passing through at least a portion of the flow stream. The water detector outputs a presence of water and/or a phase fraction or quantification of water as determined based on the attenuation. Detecting attenuation of a substantially transmissive wavelength band with respect to water simultaneously with detection of the attenuation of the water absorbent wavelength band can enable correction for non-wavelength dependent attenuation. | 04-05-2012 |
James Kristian Johansen, Renton, WA US
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| 20110289459 | Orbital Representation of Hierarchical Navigation - Hierarchical structures are visualized and navigated using an orbital model. Sibling nodes are orbitally displayed in a generally circular arrangement along an orbital path. Choosing one of the orbitally displayed nodes opens it, moving down in the hierarchy. Nodes which were not chosen are undisplayed, and child node(s) of the chosen node are orbitally displayed. Node movements may be animated. A history displays recently chosen nodes. Choosing a parent node of the orbiting nodes undisplays the child nodes, and the parent node and its siblings are orbitally displayed, thereby moving up in the hierarchy. A user may select nodes from different parts of the hierarchy by moving them into a selection tray. Selected nodes can then be subjected to a specified batch operation. Controls are available for sorting nodes and/or for altering node appearance in the display. | 11-24-2011 |
Jarl J. Johansen, Fortuna, CA US
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| 20090195186 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE LIGHTING DEVICE - A lighting device comprises a mounting head having multiple facets each configured to retain an associated Light Emitting Diode (LED). The LEDs are mounted to the facets with a thermally conductive metal pad and thermally conductive adhesive. A connector for the lighting device inserts into a light socket and receives power for operating the LEDs. A heat transfer body is coupled between the mounting head and the connector and transfer heat generated by the LEDs downward from the mounting head and then radially outward. The mounting head, adhesive, metal pad, and heat transfer body form a heat transfer structure that more effectively removes heat generated by the LEDs. In one embodiment, a dimmer circuit is also provided that allows the LED lighting device to operate with conventional dimmer switches. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20110227495 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE LIGHTING DEVICE - A lighting device comprises a mounting head having multiple facets each configured to retain an associated Light Emitting Diode (LED). The LEDs are mounted to the facets with a thermally conductive metal pad and thermally conductive adhesive. A connector for the lighting device inserts into a light socket and receives power for operating the LEDs. A heat transfer body is coupled between the mounting head and the connector and transfer heat generated by the LEDs downward from the mounting head and then radially outward. The mounting head, adhesive, metal pad, and heat transfer body form a heat transfer structure that more effectively removes heat generated by the LEDs. In one embodiment, a dimmer circuit is also provided that allows the LED lighting device to operate with conventional dimmer switches. | 09-22-2011 |
Jerald A. Johansen, Aliso Viejo, CA US
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| 20100069781 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ACCESSING AND TREATING DUCTS OF MAMMARY GLANDS - This application relates to a device for the local delivery of a substance to a mammary duct by ductal cannulation via an orifice on a nipple, wherein the substance may any substance or combinations of substances, such as for example, compositions capable of forming a solid or semisolid gel within the ducts, a marker, and/or an active agent which is preferably effective in treating and/or preventing breast cancer. More particularly, a device is disclosed comprising a probe for locating the orifice on the nipple, wherein the device is further configured to cannulate the duct and allow local delivery of a substance(s). | 03-18-2010 |
Kjeld Johansen, Huntington Beach, CA US
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| 20080277036 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING TANKS - The invention relates to the manufacture of tanks from one ore more metal plates using a friction stir welding process The metal plate or plates is first formed into a tubular shape with one pair of opposite edges facing one another to form a longitudinal joint line, the opposite edges then being friction stir welded together. At least a part of the friction stir welded region is cold worked and subsequently the tube is heat treated at a temperature above the recrystallisation temperature. | 11-13-2008 |
Krister Mcdermott Johansen, Sunnyvale, CA US
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| 20110246615 | DYNAMIC INTELLIGENT MIRROR HOST SELECTION - Systems and methods for dynamic intelligent mirror selection are presented. Dynamic intelligent mirror selection may include evaluating available mirrors at a client to determine an optimum mirror from which to download a portion of data. For each portion of data downloaded, reevaluation of the available mirrors may be provided such that dynamic selection of the mirrors may reflect changes in network conditions. The mirror selection may be based at least partially on observed characteristics of mirrors observed while downloading from a mirror, such that no synthetic work load is needed to benchmark mirror performance. The observed characteristics may include transfer speed, error counts, latency, and mirror load. Furthermore, a random bonus and usage bonus may be provided to help in facilitating the evaluation of available mirrors. | 10-06-2011 |
Laurie Johansen, Santa Rosa, CA US
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| 20110039042 | Precious metal thin-film laminate (PMTL) - A precious metal thin-film laminate (PMTL) ( | 02-17-2011 |
N. Layne Johansen, Mesa, AZ US
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| 20110204592 | Mobility and Accessibility Device and Lift - Embodiments of the invention provide a mobility device comprising a self-balancing mechanism and at least one wheel operatively coupled to the self-balancing mechanism. A mounting frame can be coupled to the self-balancing mechanism and an outrigger system can be at least partially supported by the mounting frame. In some embodiments, the outrigger system can include a stabilizer handle at least partially supported by the mounting frame, at least one stabilizer link operatively coupled to the stabilizer handle, and at least one stabilizer bracket operatively coupled to the at least one stabilizer link. | 08-25-2011 |
Scot Johansen, Aurora, IL US
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| 20110187204 | INDUCTIVE TOUCH KEY SWITCH SYSTEM, ASSEMBLY AND CIRCUIT - An inductive touch key switch assembly and circuit are provided. The circuit optimizes signal strength and noise immunity by reducing the number of long paths through the circuit board and localizes the driver circuit to each key switch assembly sensor coil. The key switch assembly optimizes placement of the target to enable the user interfaces on domestic appliances and products having present values of front panel thickness. | 08-04-2011 |
Scott Andrew Johansen, Richfield, MN US
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| 20100011216 | Method of providing secure tamper-proof acquired data from process instruments - Field devices used to measure process parameters can also function as a data historian by storing process data and associated time stamps. In response to a request for stored process data, the field device uses a cipher and a secret method to generate an encrypted validation string that is provided along with unencrypted information including the process data and time stamps. A validation service that maintains a secure database of field devices and their associated ciphers and secret methods can validate the unencrypted information by using the validation string. | 01-14-2010 |
Steven L. Johansen, Waterford, WI US
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| 20120099948 | AUTOMATIC START / STOP CONTROLS FOR AGRICULTURAL LOAD AND TRANSFER EQUIPMENT - A scale controller system and method of using the system is disclosed. The scale controller is adapted for use with a grain cart or similar implement that includes a discharge opening and conveyor. The system includes a scale and a plurality of sensors that work together to automate numerous functions that are typically performed manually. For example, the present invention discloses a system that automatically records the amount of material loaded or unloaded by continuously monitoring the load on a scale and the RPMs of a power take-off shaft that drives a conveyor. | 04-26-2012 |
Yngve Bolstad Johansen, Houston, TX US
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| 20090289627 | METHOD OF DETERMINING A FORMATION PARAMETER - A method of measuring a parameter characteristic of a rock formation is provided, the method including the steps of deploying in a section of a well penetrating the rock formation a toolstring combining a tool for generating and measuring responses to a sensing field at different radial depth shells in the rock formation relative to the well and a tool to cause a flow of fluid through the different radial depth shells such that responses to the sensing field are obtained for at least two different radial depth shells and for at least two different flow conditions in said at least two different radial depth shells to determine a radial depth dependent profile of said parameter. | 11-26-2009 |