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Ann Mond Johnson, River Forest, IL US
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| 20090094060 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONSUMER HEALTHCARE DECISIONMAKING - A method and system for healthcare decisionmaking wherein a consumer begins with a diagnosis, is educated on the interpretation of relevant data relating thereto, assess risk, selects and prioritizes search criteria, reviews treatment option results and compares the results based on their preference, or by using statistically valid data derived from consumers like themselves. The method and system presents a structured framework for communicating information that has been personalized and customized to an individual who is a consumer of information about healthcare. The system is a networked, knowledge-based system that assists the consumer in assessing healthcare treatment options for a variety of healthcare conditions, procedures and clinical diagnoses. The system includes a server and a server-driven remote interface through which a series of progressively more personalized presentations of information are achieved by matching a consumer's preferences with those of demographically similar consumers and best practice information obtained from a variety of public and private sources. | 04-09-2009 |
Arvid Conrad Johnson, Frankfort, IL US
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| 20080270363 | CLUSTER PROCESSING OF A CORE INFORMATION MATRIX - Systems and methods are presented that may involve storing a core information matrix in a partition within a partitioned database, wherein the partition is associated with a data characteristic. It may also involve associating a master processing node with a plurality of slave nodes, wherein each of the plurality of slave nodes is associated with a partition of the partitioned database. It may also involve submitting a query to the master processing node, wherein the query relates to a projection. It may also involve assigning analytic processing to at least one of the plurality of slave nodes by the master processing node, wherein the assignment is based at least in part on the partition association. It may also involve processing the projection-related query by the assigned slave node, wherein the analysis produces a partial projection result at the assigned slave node. | 10-30-2008 |
Barton D. Johnson, Rockford, IL US
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| 20100235269 | System and Method of Processing Asset Data - A method of processing asset data can include receiving data related to an asset from an electronic data warehouse at an adjustment system. The method can also include identifying a tax class of a plurality of tax classes based on the received data and storing the received data in association with the identified tax class. Further, the method can include determining based on the received data that the asset has been added, retired or depreciated during a time period. In addition, the method can include adjusting a value of the asset, wherein the adjusted value corresponds to an addition, retirement or depreciation of the asset. | 09-16-2010 |
Brian P. Johnson, Wheeling, IL US
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| 20110143629 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURES WITH ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT PATHS AND SAFETY CIRCUITS - A three-dimensional electro-mechanical system for making mechanical structures using snap-together parts or building blocks that easily demonstrate the principles required in making three-dimensional electronic circuits incorporated in the mechanical structures. A reusable electronic module that contains batteries or other power sources and has means for attaching to other electronic modules to power these three-dimensional circuits and prevent and warn the user of excessive current. | 06-16-2011 |
Bryan A. Johnson, Montgomery, IL US
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| 20110289908 | HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HAVING IMPLEMENT AND STEERING FLOW SHARING - A hydraulic system for a machine is disclosed. The hydraulic system may have a first pump with variable displacement and being load-sense controlled, and a first hydraulic circuit associated with the first pump. The hydraulic system may also have a second pump with variable displacement and being electro-hydraulically controlled, and a second hydraulic circuit associated with the second pump. The hydraulic system may further have a flow-sharing valve arrangement configured to selectively share fluid flow between the first and second hydraulic circuits. | 12-01-2011 |
Charles Johnson, Serena, IL US
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| 20110112721 | Towable Agricultural Implement Having Automatic Steering System - A steering system for a towable implement includes a steering sensor, an implement steering controller, a steering control valve, a steering cylinder, and an implement steering mechanism that steers the implement. The steering sensor measures, directly or indirectly, the angular position of the steerable wheels of the implement. The implement steering controller processes feedback from the steering sensor and with a desired steering angle, outputs a steering control signal that is input to the steering control valve. The steering control valve controls the flow of hydraulic fluid to the steering cylinder, which, in turn, powers the implement steering mechanism to turn the wheels of the implement. The steering system may be operated in various control modes, such as, a transportation steering mode, a corner and 180 turn steering mode, a swath tracking steering mode, crab steering mode, and a manual steering mode, which allows manual control of the steering system. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110125371 | Auto-Steerable Farming System - A steering system for a towable implement includes a steering sensor, an implement steering controller, a steering control valve, a steering cylinder, and an implement steering mechanism that steers the implement. The steering sensor measures, directly or indirectly, the angular position of the steerable wheels of the implement. The implement steering controller processes feedback from the steering sensor and with a desired steering angle, outputs a steering control signal that is input to the steering control valve. The steering control valve controls the flow of hydraulic fluid to the steering cylinder, which, in turn, powers the implement steering mechanism to turn the wheels of the implement. The steering system may be operated in various control modes, such as, a transportation steering mode, a corner and 180 turn steering mode, a swath tracking steering mode, crab steering mode, and a manual steering mode, which allows manual control of the steering system. | 05-26-2011 |
Colbert Johnson, Homewood, IL US
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| 20090291110 | One swipe anti-bacteria disposable toilet seat wipe - An improved anti-bacteria wipe for cleansing and drying toilet seats in public restrooms that is biodegradable and destroys germs and bacteria on contact. The wipe is comprised of four layers. The sealing first layer in conjunction with the third layer contains the moisture of the second layer. The pre-moistened second layer is infused with a quick drying anti-bacteria solution that kills germs and bacteria on contact. The third layer is an ultra thin biodegradable plastic to prevent seepage between the second and fourth layers. The fourth layer is a dry absorbent material used to remove any remaining moisture from the toilet seat. The wipe is sealed in an outer pouch to maximize shelf life. The biodegradable wipe can easily and safely be disposed of following use with reduced environmental impact. | 11-26-2009 |
Curtis B. Johnson, Freeport, IL US
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| 20090256365 | Circuit insulation methods and systems for vehicle door latches - An injection molding method and system for an electrical circuit utilized in vehicle door latch mechanisms is disclosed herein. A mold is generally provided in which a mold cavity is formed therein from walls of the mold. An electrical circuit associated with vehicle door latch and/or integrated with the vehicle door latch can be located within the mold cavity. A plastics material can then be injection molded into the mold cavity of the mold, wherein the plastics material covers and seals the electrical circuit to provide insulation and environmental protection to the electrical circuit. | 10-15-2009 |
Daivd August Johnson, Moline, IL US
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| 20080234901 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE FOR LOADING OR DIGGING MATERIAL - A method and system for controlling a vehicle comprises a torque detector for detecting a first torque level and a second torque level applied to at least one wheel of the vehicle. The first torque level is associated with a lower boom position of a boom and a second torque level is associated with an elevated boom position higher than the lower boom position. A first hydraulic cylinder is capable of raising a boom from the lower boom position to raise an available torque from the first torque level. A second hydraulic cylinder is adapted to upwardly rotate or curl a bucket associated with the vehicle when the detected second torque level meets or exceeds a second torque threshold, for example. | 09-25-2008 |
Dale H. Johnson, Elgin, IL US
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| 20100326165 | DETECTOR TEST DEVICE - A gas detector test device includes a housing which can receive the detector to be tested, at least in part. A reference gas detector is carried by the housing. The reference detector is in wireless communication with the detector under test. A gas sample can be injected into the housing. Both detectors can respond to the sample and the detector under test can communicate sensitivity indicia to the reference detector for comparison. Visual, or audible indicia can be generated, indicative of the results of the comparison. | 12-30-2010 |
Daniel Robert Johnson, Champaign, IL US
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| 20120079503 | Two-Level Scheduler for Multi-Threaded Processing - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for scheduling thread execution in a multi-threaded processing environment. A two-level scheduler maintains a small set of active threads called strands to hide function unit pipeline latency and local memory access latency. The strands are a sub-set of a larger set of pending threads that is also maintained by the two-leveler scheduler. Pending threads are promoted to strands and strands are demoted to pending threads based on latency characteristics. The two-level scheduler selects strands for execution based on strand state. The longer latency of the pending threads is hidden by selecting strands for execution. When the latency for a pending thread is expired, the pending thread may be promoted to a strand and begin (or resume) execution. When a strand encounters a latency event, the strand may be demoted to a pending thread while the latency is incurred. | 03-29-2012 |
Duane D. Johnson, Champaign, IL US
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| 20080312895 | Quantum chemistry simulations using optimization methods - Embodiments of the present invention provide, among other things, methods, apparatus, and systems for tuning a semiempirical process for predicting energy for different molecular configurations. In an example method, an energy value and an energy gradient are determined for each of a plurality of molecular configurations using an accurate method. A functional form of the semiempirical process is optimized using the determined energy values and energy gradients via multiobjective optimization. The functional form relates one or more parameters to energy values and energy gradients. | 12-18-2008 |
G. Richard Johnson, Urbana, IL US
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| 20110265221 | Transgenic plants with enhanced agronomic traits - This invention provides recombinant DNA constructs, transgenic plant nuclei and cells with such recombinant DNA construct for expression of proteins that are useful for imparting enhanced agronomic trait(s) to transgenic crop plants. This invention also provides transgenic plants and progeny seed comprising the transgenic plant cells where the plants are selected for having an enhanced trait selected from the group of traits consisting of enhanced water use efficiency, enhanced cold tolerance, increased yield, enhanced nitrogen use efficiency, enhanced seed protein and enhanced seed oil. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing transgenic seed and plants with enhanced traits. | 10-27-2011 |
James Albert Johnson, Burr Ridge, IL US
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| 20120088937 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING CUMENE - One exemplary embodiment can be a method for processing polyisopropylbenzene for producing cumene. The method can include passing a transalkylation feed stream to a transalkylation zone, and passing a reaction product to a separation zone. Typically, the separation zone produces a stream including di-isopropylbenzene, tri-isopropylbenzene, and one or more heavy compounds. Moreover, the stream may include at least about 0.7%, by weight, of the one or more heavy compounds based on the weight of the di-isopropylbenzene, tri-isopropylbenzene, and the one or more heavy compounds in the stream, and at least a portion of the stream is recycled to the transalkylation zone. | 04-12-2012 |
James E. Johnson, Geneva, IL US
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| 20080314525 | Web lamination system - An extrusion system is provided. The extrusion system includes a first extrusion assembly and a second extrusion assembly. The first extrusion assembly is configured to continuously form a first extruded web while the second extrusion assembly is configured to continuously extrude a second extruded web. The first and second extrusion assemblies are also configured to cooperate so that the first extruded web is capable of moving in an assembly path wherein the first extruded web can be joined with the second extruded web to thereby continuously form a composite web made of the first and second joined webs. | 12-25-2008 |
Karl Johnson, Mt. Prospect, IL US
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| 20110047115 | Expert System Integrated with Remote Performance Management - The disclosure relates to troubleshooting process issues using an Expert System. Remote Performance Management (RPM) data based on Distributed Control System (DCS) information is transmitted to an Expert System and subsequently translated. The Expert System determines a solution along with an associated confidence level. The Expert System may prioritize the solution an in so doing, signal the DCS to automatically implement the transmitted solution. | 02-24-2011 |
Keith R. Johnson, Orland Park, IL US
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| 20110113689 | System And Method For Powering A Movable Barrier Operator - A voltage is supplied at an output of a switched mode power supply to a component of the movable barrier operator system. A change in a current being supplied to the component of the movable barrier operator system is sensed by the current sensing circuit. A change in the voltage being supplied at the output of the switched mode power supply is responsively effectuated based at least in part upon the change in the current sensed by the current sensing circuit. | 05-19-2011 |
Kevin C Johnson, Oak Park, IL US
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| 20100248820 | PARTICLE ARRAY FOR A WAGERING GAME MACHINE - Systems and methods provide a particle array for a wagering game that may be used to render particles that form an image pattern. The image pattern may be part of a simulated dot matrix marquee. The simulated dot matrix marquee may be associated with a graphical element of a wagering game. The marquee is positioned relative to the graphical element and maintains the same orientation as the graphical element. | 09-30-2010 |
Korey R. Johnson, Oakbrook Terrace, IL US
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| 20100169958 | Method for generating and using composite scene passcodes - One disclosed embodiment for creating a composite scene passcode comprises presenting a system-generated composite scene passcode to a user, allowing the user to generate a composite-scene passcode by selecting one scene element per scene dimension, or allowing the user to enter an alphanumeric password that encodes the composite scene passcode. Certain embodiments also comprise combining the passcode with an alphanumeric password. The composite scene may be two dimensional, three dimensional, or greater than three dimensions, and/or the scene may be animated. A computer system using a composite scene passcode also is disclosed. One embodiment of the system comprises a display for displaying a composite scene passcode or plural scene dimensions for generating the composite scene passcode. Authentication may comprise using scene elements arranged categorically and requiring the user to select the correct scene element from among distracter elements within the same category. The system may also include an input device. | 07-01-2010 |
Lane Matthew Johnson, Rockford, IL US
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| 20090064478 | Spool Valve Assembly Apparatus Using Air Vortex Insertion - The effects of an air bearing may be augmented in various ways in order to assist in the automated assembly of valve spools into valve bores. Such augmentation may be achieved by agitating one end of the valve spool with sequentially applied pulses of pressurized air as the spool is being lowered into the valve body, increasing the effective length of the valve spool so that the agitation can be applied to the spool when the spool is partially inserted into the body, varying the position of the valve spool while the spool is being inserted into the valve body to expose a length of the spool to the pulses of pressurized air, and applying an oscillating vibration to the fixture that supports the valve body to dislodge a spool that has become jammed in the valve bore. | 03-12-2009 |
Lioyd W. Johnson, Roscoe, IL US
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| 20110120960 | Processes for water and wastewater treatment, Including stationary cloth media filtration - The present invention relates to stationary cloth media filtration systems and devices, as well as processes and devices for uniform flow distribution and improved cloth media filter backwashing. | 05-26-2011 |
Lonny Eric Johnson, Peoria, IL US
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| 20120101863 | MACHINE-MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A method is disclosed for using information related to the service history of a power-train component. The method may include using a machine-management system with at least one information processor to acquire information related to loads experienced by the power-train component during a first period, the first period occurring before a disassembly procedure involving disassembly of the power-train component from a power train. The method may also include employing the machine-management system and the acquired information related to loads experienced by the power-train component during the first period to perform one or more tasks in connection with use of the power-train component after the disassembly procedure. | 04-26-2012 |
Loring M. Johnson, Tinley Park, IL US
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| 20090000058 | DOOR CLOSER - A door closer comprises a spindle journaled in a housing and connected to turn with a door. Upon rotation of the spindle, a cam carried by the spindle effects linear movement of a slide assembly relative to the housing. A piston is connected with the slide assembly. Passages are provided in the housing to permit flow of fluid in the housing in response to movement of the piston. A spring assembly disposed outside of the housing is connected to the piston. Rotation of the spindle and cam during door opening moves the slide assembly, thereby compressing the spring assembly for storing energy for urging the piston and the slide assembly in the opposite door closing direction. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20100077687 | ROTARY STITCH FOR JOINING SHEET METAL STOCK - A method for securing two pieces of sheet material is provided using a stitch preferably made by sequentially passing the grid member through two die sets. The first die set lances a strap out of the two sheets of metal such that, at the approximate center or midsection of the strap, the first layer of material is displaced completely out of the plane defined by the web, while the second layer is only partially displaced out of the plane of the web so that a portion of the second layer remains in the space vacated by the first layer of the strap. The lanced strap is then passed through a second die set, in which the first and second layers of the strap are deformed or “swaged” such that the first layer is flattened and expanded in width beyond the edges of the hole in the web created when the strap was lanced. This provides interference such that the first layer of the strap cannot pass back through the hole. Additionally, the strap in the second web is deformed and displaced into the first web to bond the two together. | 04-01-2010 |
Mark E. Johnson, Mount Prospect, IL US
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| 20100284168 | ILLUMINATION DEVICES WITH VOLATILE ACTIVE EMISSIONS - An illumination and volatile active dispenser device and corresponding control circuits are disclosed. The device supports at least one white light source to emit illumination light, and a plurality of colored LEDs capable of providing a sequence of light patterns and ambient light. The modular control unit provides a volatile active dispenser to control volatile active emission rates. Thus, the illumination and volatile active dispenser device provides illumination light, ambient light, light shows, volatile active emission control, and combinations thereof, within a single standalone but modular device. | 11-11-2010 |
Melissa N. Johnson, Lansing, IL US
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| 20090055991 | Hooded garment which converts into a purse - A hooded garment which can be converted into a purse. The garment, having the appearance of a jacket, sweater, sweatshirt, etc. will have a zipper ( | 03-05-2009 |
Michael E. Johnson, Chicago, IL US
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| 20110269834 | COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR TREATING RESPIRATORY DISEASES - Described herein are compounds and compositions, and methods for using the compounds and compositions, for treating respiratory diseases and illness, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). | 11-03-2011 |
Michael Lynn Johnson, Lacon, IL US
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| 20090158587 | HEAT-BASED REDIMENSIONING FOR REMANUFACTURE OF FERROUS COMPONENTS - A system and method of redimensioning a ferrous object includes applying a localized heat source to a portion of the object and raising the portion to a temperature sufficient to cause a local expansion via the formation of martensite. Subsequently, the object is quenched while in a locally expanded state to cause a selective expansion of the object that persists at room temperature. The object may be cast iron or hardened steel in an embodiment. In a further embodiment, heat is applied via an inductive heater. In an embodiment the method includes machining the object after quenching. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090183804 | LOCALIZED INDUCTION HEATING FOR RESIDUAL STRESS OPTIMIZATION - An apparatus for the heat-treating of a heat-hardenable steel cruciform article having a weld seam includes a heating element to heat the weld seam to a point that an austenitic transformation occurs, and a quenching chamber to cool the weld seam, causing the formation of Martensite and an associated expansion. The quenching is rapid since slow quenching may allow a crystalline phase other than martensite to form. The apparatus may comprise rollers operable to convey the welded cruciform article through the apparatus at a speed such that the weld seam is subjected to heating for a predetermined heat time sufficient to cause a formation of martensite there within, and such that the heated portion reaches the quenching chamber and is quenched to create a substantial amount of martensite, e.g., an amount sufficient to cause expansion of the part. | 07-23-2009 |
Michael P. Johnson, Round Lake, IL US
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| 20090266867 | FASTENER DRIVING TOOL AND WORKPIECE POSITIONING ATTACHMENTS - Attachments for a fastening tool are configured to position the fastening tool raceway for driving a fastener from the tool into a workpiece at a desired location. The attachments include work contact elements including a pair of surfaces for contact with two surfaces of the workpiece to properly position the tool raceway. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090272782 | Pneumatically Operable Fastener-Driving Tool and Seal Mechanism Assembly, and a Method of Operating the Same - A pneumatically operable fastener-driving tool and seal mechanism assembly, and a method of operating the same, comprises the use of a single, annular seal member, having a substantially V-shaped cross-sectional configuration, disposed within an annularly recessed portion of the fastener-driving tool piston in such a manner that the open region of the V-shaped annular seal member is disposed toward the relatively high-pressure upstream end portion of the fastener-driving tool cylinder, while, conversely, the closed region of the V-shaped annular seal member is disposed toward the relatively low-pressure downstream end portion of the pneumatic tool cylinder Accordingly, the relatively high-pressure air acts upon the radially outwardly flared lip portion of the annular seal member during a power stroke, while relatively low-pressure air acts upon the radially outwardly flared lip portion of the annular seal member during a return stroke, whereby only a single V-shaped annular seal member is required to achieve proper sealing performance characteristics throughout an operative cycle of the fastener-driving tool. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20100155451 | Bypass Type Follower Assembly Having a Latch Mechanism on the Follower Claw - A follower mechanism of the bypass type comprises a follower body which is normally spring-biased in the forward direction so as to, in turn, normally bias a strip supply of nail-type fasteners in the forward direction toward a discharge path along which the leading one of the nail-type fasteners will he driven and discharged out from the fastener-driving tool. A follower claw is normally spring-biased, around the pivotal axis of a pivot pin mounted upon the follower body, to a position at which the follower claw can engage the trailing one of the nail-type fasteners so as to bias the supply strip of nail-type fasteners in the forward direction. A latch-hook is integrally provided upon the follower claw for engaging an undercut region of the fastener-driving tool magazine end cap in order to retain the entire follower mechanism at a rearwardly retracted position within the magazine assembly of the fastener-driving machine. | 06-24-2010 |
Michael R. Johnson, Moline, IL US
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| 20120041635 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING DIAGNOSTICS OR SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE FOR A VEHICLE - A method and system for performing diagnostics or software maintenance on a vehicle comprises a data processor for performing a particular task. A resource monitor is arranged for determining if resource consumption of the data processor for the respective particular task exceeds a threshold amount of resource consumption. A loop counter is arranged to increment a loop counter in a data storage device associated with the data processor if the resource consumption for the respective particular task exceeds the threshold amount. A poison task module is capable of designating the particular task as a poison message if the data processor has been rebooted a maximum number of times as indicated by the loop counter. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120041636 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING DIAGNOSTICS OR SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE FOR A VEHICLE - A method and system for performing diagnostics or software maintenance on a vehicle comprises recording high-fidelity data at the vehicle consistent with configuration files to support engineering analysis or diagnostics on vehicle components, systems or performance. Supplemental data is retrieved via a low bandwidth transmission at the vehicle to supplement the recorded high-fidelity data. The recorded high-fidelity data and retrieved supplemental data is processed to generate a diagnostic status report message from transmission to the central electronic data processing system. A data processor or central electronic data processing system organizes the diagnostic report message, the recorded high fidelity data and the retrieved supplemental data into a data mart or diagnostics database to support engineering analysis or diagnostics on vehicle components, systems or performance. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120041638 | METHOD FOR PERFORMING DIAGNOSTICS OR SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE FOR A VEHICLE - A method for performing diagnostics or software maintenance on a vehicle comprises storing components of configuration files in a central processing system. An update of the configuration files is requested for the vehicle from a central electronic data processing system based on a user request. The requested update of components of configuration files are received from the central electronic data processing system based on a comparison of a record of the vehicle-installed configuration files and target configuration information on configuration files stored at the central electronic data processing system. | 02-16-2012 |
Neil Johnson, Woodstock, IL US
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| 20090207449 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE MONITORING OF PRINT SYSTEMS - A system and method for remotely monitoring and servicing user's print system including the ability to diagnose a problem with a user's print system based on properties monitored from such system and creating a query that predicts the source of the problem based on past history for this print system and other user's print systems. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090294540 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF UTILIZING BARCODES - A system and method of monitoring a print manufacturing process which may include a raster image processor for imaging proofs, plates and press sheets for a printing press based on raster and vector data and generating a two-dimensional barcode where the data is translated into a homogenous messaging format, a plate imager for imaging a printing plate based on the data received from the raster image processor wherein the printing plate also comprises a two-dimensional barcode, a computer-to-plate device capable of transmitting the data from the raster image processor to the plate imager where the two-dimensional barcode is utilized to monitor the printing plate during the print manufacturing process and/or to image replacement printing plates. | 12-03-2009 |
Oral Wayne Johnson, Rockford, IL US
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| 20100317275 | COOLING TOOL - A tool has a first member cooperatively associated with a second member. The first member has a first gripper integral at an end thereof. The first member has an internal longitudinal groove in communication with a plurality of internal spaced locking grooves. The second member has a second gripper attached at a first end. The second member has a projection at a second end. The projection of the second member is received by the longitudinal groove. The second member is moveable with respect to the first member between a fully contracted position and a plurality of extended positions. In one of the plurality of extended positions, the protrusion is selectively received in one of the plurality of locking grooves to lock the members in one of the plurality of extended positions. | 12-16-2010 |
Orlin W. Johnson, Geneseo, IL US
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| 20090215509 | AUTOMATEDLY FOLDABLE AND UNFOLDABLE GRAIN TANK EXTENSION AND COVER FOR AN AGRICULTURAL HARVESTING MACHINE - An automatedly foldable and unfoldable grain tank extension construction for increasing the grain holding capacity of a grain tank of an agricultural harvesting machine, such extension construction including a plurality of extension panels mounted for pivotal movement about corresponding, respective, upper peripheral portions of the grain tank, with pliable corner pieces extending between adjacent extension panels to seal the corner spaces between the adjacent extension panels, especially when the extension construction is deployed or unfolded, wherein the pivotal movements of the extension panels are controllable by operation of a linkage system that automatedly effects the folding and unfolding of the extension construction by effecting movement of each extension panel through an angle greater than 90°, with at least the control actuator of the linkage system being located external to the grain tank so as to be generally accessible for servicing even when the grain tank is filled. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20110028193 | SPREADER DISK ASSEMBLY CONVERTIBLE FOR WINDROWING - A spreader disk assembly for spreading crop residue such as straw discharged from an agricultural harvesting machine, and more particularly, which has a bat support mechanism that enables the bats to be quickly and easily hingedly or pivotally convertible from a deployed spreading mode to a flattened stowed mode for windrowing, which does not require removal of the bats, or the disk from the spreader. A locking mechanism is provided that enables the quick and easy conversion and securely holds the bats in both modes. | 02-03-2011 |
Orlin W. Johnson, Genesco, IL US
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| 20080205978 | Cable actuated pin latching mechanism with automatic cable tension and pin release features - A cable actuated pin latching mechanism adapted for releasably connecting a header to a feeder of a combine, which automatically maintains predetermined tension conditions on the cable during normal latching and unlatching operation, and when an actuator of the mechanism is held in an unlatch position with the latch pin stuck or restrained, applies and maintains a tension force for releasing the pin, for instance, to enable a user to move to the operator cab to operate lift, tilt and/or other controls, as required for freeing the pin. | 08-28-2008 |
Robert M. Johnson, Lake Zurich, IL US
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| 20100104896 | Device and Method for Augmenting the Useful Life of an Energy Storage Device | 04-29-2010 |
Russ A. Johnson, Spring Grove, IL US
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| 20090005747 | Fluid collection and disposal system having interchangeable collection and other features and methods relating thereto - Various implementations of a fluid collection system having a flexible liner are disclosed. In one exemplary variation, the fluid collection system may include a flexible liner configured to collapse, a plurality of containers, back storage, specimen collection containers, and/or automatic connection to a suction source to reduce the volume of medical wastes, reduce the frequency of disposal cycles, reduce risk of exposure to potentially hazardous waste. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090012485 | Fluid collection and disposal system having interchangeable collection and other features and methods relating thereto - Various implementations of a fluid collection system having a flexible liner are disclosed. In one exemplary variation, the fluid collection system may include a container having a top opening, a lid configured to close the top opening, and a flexible liner attached to the lid. The liner may be interposed between the lid and the container when the lid closes the top opening. The liner and the lid may define a substantially sealed interior space therebetween. The lid may include an access port through which the interior space receives fluid. The flexible liner may also be configured to controllably collapse as the fluid is removed from the interior space. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20100174249 | LIQUID COLLECTION SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - Various embodiments of a fluid collection system having multiple storage chambers are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include a first chamber in fluid communication with a suction source and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber. The second chamber may have a volume less than a volume of the first chamber. The second chamber may also comprise an inlet port for connecting to an external tube. The system may be configured to selectively drain liquid from the second chamber into the first chamber. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100185166 | LIQUID COLLECTION SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - Various embodiments of a fluid collection system having multiple storage chambers are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include a first chamber in fluid communication with a suction source and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber. The second chamber may have a volume less than a volume of the first chamber. The second chamber may also comprise an inlet port for connecting to an external tube. The system may be configured to selectively drain liquid from the second chamber into the first chamber. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100185167 | LIQUID COLLECTION SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - Various embodiments of a fluid collection system having multiple storage chambers are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include a first chamber in fluid communication with a suction source and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber. The second chamber may have a volume less than a volume of the first chamber. The second chamber may also comprise an inlet port for connecting to an external tube. The system may be configured to selectively drain liquid from the second chamber into the first chamber. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20110118680 | FLUID COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - A fluid collection system includes a disposable collection container and a disposable collection container receiving housing, the housing having a cavity and a suction source. The fluid collection container may include a flexible liner and a shelf for diverting fluid from the suction and to assist with a collapse of the liner during evacuation of the fluid from the liner. The collection container receiving housing may include a piston assembly having a main piston body and a scraper ring. The collection container receiving housing may include a piston stop feature. The system may include a partially hydrophobic filter and a flat surface suction tool. | 05-19-2011 |
Russ A. Johnson, Sping Grove, IL US
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| 20100191200 | LIQUID COLLECTION SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - Various embodiments of a fluid collection system having multiple storage chambers are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may include a first chamber in fluid communication with a suction source and a second chamber in fluid communication with the first chamber. The second chamber may have a volume less than a volume of the first chamber. The second chamber may also comprise an inlet port for connecting to an external tube. The system may be configured to selectively drain liquid from the second chamber into the first chamber. | 07-29-2010 |
Russell A. Johnson, Spring Grove, IL US
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| 20110178482 | FLUID COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - A fluid collection system includes a disposable collection container configured to receive a disposable collection container. The fluid collection container may include a flexible liner configured to collapse during evacuation of the fluid from the liner. The system may include a receiving housing sized to receive the disposable collection container, the receiving housing including a cavity and a piston assembly positioned within the cavity, the piston including a piston check valve. The system includes a suction source connectable to the disposable collection container and a filter positioned between the suction source and the cavity. A first connecting line extends between a suction source opening, configured to communicate the suction source to the disposable collection container, and the filter. A first check valve connects to the first connecting line between the suction source opening and the filter. | 07-21-2011 |
Stewart D. Johnson, Stockton, IL US
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| 20110127994 | MAGNETIC SENSOR MODULES THAT COUPLE TOGETHER FOR EXTENDED DISTANCE POSITION SENSING - A magnetoresistive (MR) sensor module includes a MR sensor array including a plurality of MR sensors/bridge circuits. A first group of bridge circuits has an output coupled to a first signal conditioning circuit and a second group of bridge circuits has an output coupled to a second signal conditioning circuit. A first electrical connector is coupled to one end of the module and a second electrical connector is coupled to its opposite end. The pins include a pin for providing signal coupling between adjacent modules and a Vsupply pin for coupling Vsupply to adjacent modules. Signals from the second signal conditioning circuit are coupled to the first signal conditioning circuit which determines a position of a magnetic target. The first signal conditioning circuit communicates the position to the controller which outputs a single sensor module signal that includes the position of the magnetic target. | 06-02-2011 |
Terry Johnson, Quincy, IL US
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| 20110222996 | Side-Discharge Chipper Body - A side-discharge chipper body to be mounted on vehicle used to pull a tree limb chipper. The side-discharge chipper body includes a forestry box adapted to receive chipped landscape materials from a chipper, a side door pivotally mounted to the forestry box, and a conveyor assembly disposed within the forestry box and adapted to discharge chipped landscape material stored within the forestry box out the side door. The side-discharge chipper body can be mounted to a truck chassis. A chipper can be towed behind the vehicle with the side discharge body to provide a landscape removal system. | 09-15-2011 |
Thomas Finis Johnson, Schaumburg, IL US
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| 20090206796 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHARGING BATTERIES - A high frequency battery charger includes a converter, drive logic, and control logic. The converter transforms a DC voltage into a high frequency AC voltage. The drive logic controls a conversion of the high frequency AC voltage through a train of pulses. The control logic adjusts the output of the converter to maximize a charging cycle of a battery. The method of transforming an AC input into a direct current output used to charge a rechargeable battery includes transforming an AC input into a first DC output; transforming the first DC output into a high frequency AC output; transforming the high frequency AC output into a second DC output; and passing a charging current to an external load when the load is correctly connected to an output. | 08-20-2009 |
Todd A. Johnson, Metamora, IL US
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| 20090084360 | VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT PUMP WITH AN ANTI-STICTION DEVICE - A spacer for use with, and to prevent or reduce the occurrence of stiction in, a fluid device such as a pump. The spacer has a generally ring-shaped body, which has first and second facing surfaces separated by a thickness. The spacer is positioned between a movable member of the pump and a stationary member of the pump such that the first facing surface of the spacer is contactable with the movable member and the second facing surface is contactable with the stationary member. The spacer has at least a fluid receiving groove formed in at least one of the first and second facing surfaces. | 04-02-2009 |
Tom Johnson, Gurnee, IL US
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| 20080200866 | DIALYSIS SYSTEM HAVING INDUCTIVE HEATING - A medical fluid machine includes (i) a pump that pumps a medical fluid and (ii) a heater that heats the medical fluid, the heater including an electrically insulative housing, at least one flat sheet of electrically conductive material suitable for contacting the medical fluid, the sheet disposed within the insulative housing, the sheet defining a flow path for the medical fluid in which the medical fluid changes direction at least one time, a primary coil of a transformer located outside the insulative housing, the primary coil configured to induce a current into the at least one conductive sheet, creating heat that may be transferred to the medical fluid. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20090157040 | DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE BASED FLOW SENSOR ASSEMBLY FOR MEDICATION DELIVERY MONITORING AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A differential pressure based flow sensor assembly and method of using the same to determine the rate of fluid flow in a fluid system. The sensor assembly comprises a disposable portion, and a reusable portion. A flow restricting element is positioned along a fluid flow passage between an inlet and an outlet. The disposable portion further has an upstream fluid pressure membrane and a downstream fluid pressure membrane. The reusable portion has an upstream fluid pressure sensor and a downstream fluid pressure sensor. The upstream fluid pressure sensor senses the upstream fluid pressure at a location within the fluid flow passage between the inlet and the flow restricting element. The downstream fluid pressure sensor senses the downstream fluid pressure at a location within the fluid flow passage between the flow restricting element and the outlet. The process utilizes output of the sensors to calculate the flow rate of the fluid. | 06-18-2009 |
Velma Johnson, Homewood, IL US
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| 20090291110 | One swipe anti-bacteria disposable toilet seat wipe - An improved anti-bacteria wipe for cleansing and drying toilet seats in public restrooms that is biodegradable and destroys germs and bacteria on contact. The wipe is comprised of four layers. The sealing first layer in conjunction with the third layer contains the moisture of the second layer. The pre-moistened second layer is infused with a quick drying anti-bacteria solution that kills germs and bacteria on contact. The third layer is an ultra thin biodegradable plastic to prevent seepage between the second and fourth layers. The fourth layer is a dry absorbent material used to remove any remaining moisture from the toilet seat. The wipe is sealed in an outer pouch to maximize shelf life. The biodegradable wipe can easily and safely be disposed of following use with reduced environmental impact. | 11-26-2009 |
Walter Johnson, Hoffman Estate, IL US
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| 20090161850 | EFFICIENT MECHANISM FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF CALL/SESSION EVENT INFORMATION FOR NEAR REAL-TIME CAUSAL ANALYSIS - A method, event information processing system, and wireless communication system capture call/session event information. A series of call/session event information sets ( | 06-25-2009 |
William Bennett Johnson, Machesney Park, IL US
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| 20120039678 | Tangential Cutting Insert Having Concave Clearance Depressions Formed on Corner Side Surfaces - A tangential cutting insert includes two opposing end surfaces and a peripheral side surface extending between the two opposing end surfaces. The peripheral side surface includes two opposing major side surfaces connected to two opposing minor side surfaces via corner side surfaces. A peripheral edge is formed at the intersection of each end surface with the peripheral side surface. Each end surface has two raised corners with associated raised corner cutting edges and two lowered corners with associated lowered corner cutting edges. Each of the corner side surfaces includes a concave clearance depression which serves as a relief surface for an associated lowered corner cutting edge. The concave clearance depression extends from its associated lowered corner cutting edge in the direction of, but does not intersect, a raised corner associated with opposite end surface. | 02-16-2012 |