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Archie L. Johnson, Bloomington, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090057496Instrument mounting device and method - An instrument mounting device includes a first component having a flexible band configured to clamp about an instrument for mounting within an instrument panel. A second component is configured to couple with the first component and includes diagonal ramp surfaces configured to slidingly engage with diagonal ramp surfaces on the first component to adjust the band to a clamping configuration. A method of making instrument mounting devices includes forming first and second elongate bodies such as extrusions, each of which may be divided into a plurality of separate units for assembling into a plurality of instrument mounting devices.03-05-2009

Benjamin D. Johnson, Columbus, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080251317STEP STOOL KIT - A step stool kit includes a base unit and a step unit. The step unit rests on the base unit and includes an upper step. The base unit includes a lower step.10-16-2008

Bradley Mckay Johnson, Fort Wayne, IN US

Brian W. Johnson, Muncie, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130062422ELECTRONIC SHOWER SYSTEM - An electronic shower system including a mixing valve operably coupled to a mixing valve drive, and a diverter valve operably coupled to a diverter valve drive and in fluid communication with the mixing valve. A controller is in communication with the mixing valve drive and the diverter valve drive. A user interface includes a removable module in communication with the controller.03-14-2013
20130075483ELECTRONIC SHOWER USER INTERFACE - An electronic shower system including a mixing valve operably coupled to a mixing valve drive, and a diverter valve operably coupled to a diverter valve drive and in fluid communication with the mixing valve. A controller is in communication with the mixing valve drive and the diverter valve drive. A user interface includes a removable module in communication with the controller.03-28-2013

Brian Wayne Johnson, Muncie, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110073205Widespread Faucet - A faucet assembly (03-31-2011
20110079307Centerset Faucet With Mountable Spout - A faucet assembly 10 including base 28 configured to be supported by a sink deck 12, a waterway 22 supported by the base 28, and a valve cartridge 18, 20 fluidly coupled to the waterway 112 way 22. A delivery spout 26 is illustratively supported by the base 28 and receives an outlet conduit 46 in fluid communication with the waterway 22.04-07-2011

Carolynn Rae Johnson, Indianapolis, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080315986Use of Local User Interface in a Signal Processing Device - The present invention provides a method and system of controlling a plurality of signal processing devices from a first signal processing device, wherein the first signal processing device generates a signal representing an on-screen display, including enabling an on-screen display associated with a user interface for one of the plurality of signal processing devices at the first signal processing device, selecting a control feature of one of the plurality of signal processing devices and providing feedback at the user interface of one of the plurality of signal processing devices associated with the selected control feature.12-25-2008
20090089191Control Spending Based on Time Period - A system and method for processing user programming request are described. A request entered by a user is detected. An entry for a time period based user spending limit is provided, in respond to the entered user request. The time period based user spending limit entry is received by the system and system tracks the user spending during the time period. In another embodiment, more than one spending limit, corresponding to different time periods, may be entered.04-02-2009

Patent applications by Carolynn Rae Johnson, Indianapolis, IN US

Christopher D. Johnson, Fort Wayne, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080252006MULTI-LEVEL GAME BOARD AND ITS METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - This invention relates to a multi-level game board apparatus for a game. In at least one embodiment, the apparatus may include a first board having a first marked surface forming a first plurality of game spaces, the first board also having a first positioning device. The apparatus has a second board having a second marked surface forming a second plurality of game spaces, the second board further having at least a second positioning device cooperable with the first positioning device. The second board may be selectably positionable relative to a portion of the first board. When the first marked surface is positioned relative to a portion of the second marked surface at least one of the second plurality of game spaces substantially underlies a section of the first board and the first positioning device cooperates with the second positioning device to form a model includable in the game.10-16-2008

Christopher David Johnson, Crawfordsville, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100236126System and Method for Improving Firearm Support - A firearm support apparatus operable to increase the accuracy of a weapon, comprising first and second vertical frame element 09-23-2010
20110107647System and Method for Improving Performance of a Weapon Barrel - A harmonic barrel dampener operable to increase the accuracy of a weapon having a barrel. According to at least one embodiment, a harmonic barrel dampener comprises an outer portion that substantially encases or enwraps a significant portion of barrel, and wherein the harmonic barrel dampener further comprises at least one acoustic dampening material contained between the outer portion and a weapon's barrel, resulting in improved accuracy of projectiles fired from the weapon.05-12-2011

Clyde H. Johnson, Greentown, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120321934PINNED BATTERY CELL ARRAY FOR A HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE - An energy storage system comprising at least one energy storage module adapted to supply electrical energy to a hybrid vehicle. The energy storage module comprises an enclosure, at least one battery array located within the enclosure comprised of one or more battery cells held in place between side rails and secured by end plates and mounting pins. The end plates also include flanges which secure the end plates behind the pins. The pin arrangement provides more secure holding and helps prevent torque loosening during operation. The battery array also includes cell retainers between each cell to reduce thermal transfer between cells, and an insulation liner between the battery cells and the side rails to improve creepage and clearance.12-20-2012

Daniel P. Johnson, Greenfield, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100305913METHOD OF MODELING THE SOCIO-SPATIAL DYNAMICS OF EXTREME URBAN HEAT EVENTS - A method of coupling surface urban heat island measures with socio-economic indicators of vulnerability to create improved spatially specific models to assist public health professionals in predicting extreme heat events mortality in urban environments. The method includes utilizing landsat TM imagery for the measuring of the urban heat island intensity levels and a spatial analysis of the variables in question.12-02-2010

Darrell L. Johnson, South Bend, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100000070Reusable core carbon-carbon composite brake disc - Method of manufacturing carbon-carbon composite brake disc comprising a dense reusable core. Preferably, the reusable core has a density of 1.8-2.05 g/cc. The method includes: forming a dense carbon-carbon composite core; positioning the dense core in a location within a carbon-carbon composite brake disc; and fixing the dense carbon-carbon composite core in place in its location within the carbon-carbon composite brake disc. It is economically advantageous to recover the dense core from a worn brake disc prior to positioning it in the brake disc. Also, an annular carbon-carbon composite brake disc made up of a friction surface containing 15-75 weight-% carbon-containing fibers and 25-85 weight-% resin binder and a dense carbon-carbon composite core comprising 40-75 weight-% carbon-containing fibers and 25-60 weight-% resin binder.01-07-2010

Patent applications by Darrell L. Johnson, South Bend, IN US

David H. Johnson, Elkhart, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090311499ALL NATURAL ANTIMICROBIAL CARPET CUSHION AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - The present disclosure describes natural antimicrobial carpet pads that are flexible and resilient sheets of predominantly natural plant fibers and/or animal fibers. These fibers have been subjected to a nonwoven needling process to form a mat. An antimicrobial material is intermixed with the plant and animal fibers. The antimicrobial material may also serve as a bonding agent for the fibers.12-17-2009

David R. Johnson, Granger, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110118646WOUND DRESSING, INGREDIENT DELIVERY SERVICE AND IV HOLD-DOWN, AND METHOD RELATING TO SAME - An adhesive device used as a wound dressing, ingredient delivery device or IV hold-down in which inadvertent edge release of these devices along the periphery of the polymeric film layer is minimized when the handling layer, which is adhered to the polymeric film layer, is removed after application of the polymeric film layer to the patient.05-19-2011

Patent applications by David R. Johnson, Granger, IN US

Edward Johnson, West Lafayette, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110088311Mesitylene As An Octane Enhancer For Automotive Gasoline, Additive For Jet Fuel, And Method Of Enhancing Motor Fuel Octane And Lowering Jet Fuel Carbon Emissions - A motor fuel providing higher gas mileage comprising gasoline produced from petroleum and from about 1 to 30 wt % of mesitylene. This fuel can advantageously contain conventional additives used in gasoline. The use of mesitylene in gasoline blend yields a fuel blend with a higher research octane number and motor octane number. In addition, an improved jet fuel is provided, having from 1-10 wt % biomass-derived mesitylene added thereto, having improved carbon emission characteristics while maintaining required specifications. Further, an improved bio-fuel is provided, which may function as a replacement for conventional Jet A/JP-8 fuel and has lowered carbon emission specifications, the bio-fuel comprised of 75-90 wt % synthetic parafinnic kerosene (SPK) and 10-25 wt % mesitylene.04-21-2011

Elizabeth Johnson, Indianapolis, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110069944PORTABLE PHOTO BOOTH - A portable photo booth is provided which can be temporarily located at live events and popular places. The photo booth is relatively lightweight and includes wheels and a lift system that raises and lowers the photo booth relative to the wheels. When lowered, the booth is supported on bumper feet to remain stationary at the temporary location. The photo booth includes an on-board computer and wireless communication feature to facilitate payment and uploading of photos by the customer.03-24-2011

Eric Gerard Johnson, New Albany, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090281612BALLOON CATHETER STENT DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH RIDGES - A balloon catheter and stent delivery system for medical treatment of a patient includes a balloon having a pattern of ridges in an initial deflated state. The ridges may cooperate with structural elements of a stent crimped onto the balloon, to increase and enhance longitudinal retention of the stent while the catheter system is advanced or withdrawn. Upon inflation, the balloon recovers to an inflated shape having a cylindrical working portion. The balloon catheter thus provides for uniform expansion of the stent when the balloon is inflated. The present invention also tends to protect the leading or distal end of the stent during advancement, and tends to protect the leading or distal end of the stent during advancement, and tends to protect the proximal end of the stent during any withdrawal of the catheter system.11-12-2009
20100076408DEFLECTING GUIDE CATHETER FOR USE IN A MINIMALLY INVASIVE MEDICAL PROCEDURE FOR THE TREATMENT OF MITRAL VALVE REGURGITATION - A deflecting guide catheter for use in minimally invasive medical procedures such as the treatment of mitral valve regurgitation by reshaping the mitral valve annulus using one or more plications of annular or adjacent tissue each fixed by a retainer is described. The catheter includes an elongated tubular portion having various durometers along its length and at least one puller wire attached to an anchor band near the distal end. The deflecting guide catheter is used to provide a means for guiding a plication device or other medical instrument into a desired position within the vasculature or heart chambers of a patient.03-25-2010

Erin Johnson, Columbia City, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120046752Unitary Orthopedic Implant - The present disclosure relates to an orthopedic implant that may be used to repair and/or replace focal defects in an individual's articular cartilage. In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides a unitary orthopedic implant that includes a bone contacting layer and an articulating layer. In exemplary embodiments, the bone contacting layer may have a thickness of between about 1 millimeter and 3 millimeters. In exemplary embodiments, the articulating layer may have a thickness of between about 1 millimeter and 2 millimeters. As a result, the orthopedic implant may have an overall thickness of between about 2 millimeters and about 5 millimeters.02-23-2012

Erin M. Johnson, Columbia City, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090048603HIP STEM CENTRALIZER DATUM GUIDE AND METHOD - A hip stem centralizer datum guide (02-19-2009
20090287312ACETABULAR CUP CONVERSION RING - An acetabular implant for hip replacement surgery includes a shell component and first and second alternative bearing components interchangeably engageable with the shell component to provide a choice in bearing materials. The shell component has an engagement mechanism suitable for locking engagement with the first alternative shell component. A conversion ring is lockingly engageable with the shell component to adapt the shell component to provide an engagement mechanism suitable for locking engagement with the second alternative shell component.11-19-2009
20110087335ACETABULAR CUP CONVERSION RING - An acetabular implant for hip replacement surgery includes a shell component and first and second alternative bearing components interchangeably engageable with the shell component to provide a choice in bearing components. The shell component has a shell component engagement mechanism suitable for engaging the first alternative bearing component. A conversion ring is also engageable with the shell component, so that a shell component/conversion ring assembly provides a second shell component engagement mechanism suitable for engagement with the second alternative bearing component.04-14-2011

Patent applications by Erin M. Johnson, Columbia City, IN US

Garth Johnson, Indianapolis, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120295646Integration of Cellular Phone Detection and Reporting into a Prison Telephone System - The present subject matter is directed to an apparatus and methodology for monitoring for the occurrence of use of unauthorized telecommunications equipment within a designated area. The present subject matter has particular utility to the corrections environment in that it discloses a methodology for detecting and reporting the unauthorized operation of cellular telephones within a corrections facility. The present technology may be used advantageously in combination with inmate telephone systems to transmit information to appropriate personnel in the form of email messages and/or voice communications by way of telephone local or corrections facility external telephone lines. The present technology also provides for recordation and storage of time, date and location information for detected events.11-22-2012

Gene Johnson, Carmel, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080278637System and Method for Light Source Power Control - The disclosed embodiments relate to a system and method for light source power control. More specifically, there is provided a method of controlling a display device (11-13-2008

Glenn Johnson, Fort Wayne, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090133321METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BIO-FUEL - A method for producing a bio-fuel may include selecting a first and a second plant species such that the second plant species, when grown together in competition with the first plant species, causes a BTU value of the first plant species to increase above a range of BTU values that the first plant species has when grown alone. The method may further include planting a combination of the first and second plant species together in competition, harvesting the combination of the first and second plant species when sufficiently mature, and processing the harvested combination of the first and second plant species to produce the bio-fuel.05-28-2009

Jack D. Johnson, Russiaville, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090188318Silicon integrated angular rate sensor - A motion sensor in the form of an angular rate sensor and a method of making a sensor are provided and includes a support substrate and a silicon sensing ring supported by the substrate and having a flexive resonance. Drive electrodes apply electrostatic force on the ring to cause the ring to resonate. Sensing electrodes sense a change in capacitance indicative of vibration modes of resonance of the ring so as to sense motion. A plurality of silicon support rings connect the substrate to the ring. The support rings are located at an angle to substantially match a modulus of elasticity of the silicon, such as about 22.5 degrees and 67.5 degrees, with respect to the crystalline orientation of the silicon.07-30-2009

James Ryan Johnson, Fort Wayne, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110311371METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COUPLING CAPACITORS - A method for supplying a plurality of capacitance values to a plurality of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) components is provided. The method includes configuring a first set of terminals of a connection device to couple a first capacitor to the connection device and configuring the connection device to couple the first capacitor to at least one of the plurality of HVAC/R components. The method further includes configuring a second set of terminals of the connection device to couple a second capacitor to the connection device and configuring the connection device to selectively couple the second capacitor to at least one of the plurality of HVAC/R components.12-22-2011

Jason H. Johnson, Brownstown, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120261960CHILD RESTRAINT WITH MOVABLE HEADREST - A child restraint includes a seat shell and a carrying handle coupled to the seat shell. The seat shell includes a seat bottom and a seat back extending upwardly from the seat bottom.10-18-2012

Jeremiah C. Johnson, Saint John, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120275928Hydraulic Piston Pump with Reduced Restriction Barrel Passage - The present disclosure sets forth an axial piston pump with greatly improved throughput. The axial piston pump provides cylinders, antechambers, and fluid flow apertures which are uniquely shaped and dimensioned so as to increase the overall flowability and expulsion rate of the piston pump. By providing curvilinear transition zones and fluid flow apertures, the cylinders can be completely filled and pressurized even at the extremely high pressures and RPMs required by modern machines. Such machines may include front-end loaders, excavators, pipe layers, graders, and the like wherein such pumps can be used to power hydraulic cylinders moving the implements, work arms and other tools associat11-01-2012

Jerry Johnson, Fishers, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090200301Containers and Container Assemblies - The present invention relates generally to containers for storing and shipping food and, more particularly, pertains to nesting containers and container assemblies. According to one embodiment, a container assembly includes an outer container and an inner container. The outer container includes an outer container wall extending upwardly from an outer container base. The outer container wall transitions into a ledge extending outwardly from the outer container wall. The inner container includes an inner container wall extending from an inner container base and transitioning into a support flange. When the container assembly is assembled, the support flange of the inner container rests upon the ledge of the outer container such that the inner container is removably nested within the outer container.08-13-2009

Kevin K. Johnson, Granger, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120011844DECOUPLED INLINE HYDRAULIC BOOSTER - An in-line brake system with a hydraulic booster includes a master cylinder defining a cylinder bore, a master cylinder piston located within the cylinder bore, a transfer piston located within the cylinder bore rearwardly of the master cylinder piston, a transfer piston actuator with a first seat, a sealing member aligned with the first seat, a sealing member spring operably connected to the sealing member and the transfer piston, an input rod aligned with the first seat, a return spring operably connected to the input rod and the transfer piston actuator, a sleeve actuator located within the cylinder bore rearwardly of the master cylinder, and a sleeve spring configured to bias the sleeve actuator away from the master cylinder piston, wherein the sleeve actuator is configured to bias the transfer piston toward the master cylinder piston in response to an applied boost pressure.01-19-2012

Kevin Theodore Johnson, Fort Wayne, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100309114Data input device - A finger worn device is provided. The device includes individual ergonomic box elements, shaped to fit the individual fingers of the hand, and interactive surfaces on the sides of the box elements for tactile data input by the thumb. The unique locations of the interactive surfaces upon the box elements place these surfaces within the natural placement of the fingers and thumb. Thumb contacts made upon these surfaces are easy and without repeated visual confirmation of finger and thumb placement. The box elements move with their respective fingers and follow natural finger articulation. The device is well suited the operation of hand held devices and can be used as a remote control, cell phone, calculator or personal date assistant.12-09-2010

Larry D. Johnson, Elkhart, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100152617SWING LANCE WITH INTEGRATED SENSOR - An apparatus for lancing skin and collecting a liquid sample. The apparatus having a housing with an outer periphery and a rotatable arm having a lance to puncture the skin. A sample collection area is attached to the arm. The arm of the apparatus rotates from a first position to a second position. As the arm rotates, the lance extends beyond the housing allowing the lance to contact the user's skin and create a lance site. As the arm continues to move to the second position, the lance is brought out of contact with the user's skin and back within the housing while the collection area is brought into position. When the arm is located in the second position, the collection area is in substantially the same location as the lance site on the user's skin.06-17-2010

Lauri Renee Johnson, Greenfield, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090186793DYNAMIC MULTI-PURPOSE COMPOSITION FOR THE REMOVAL OF PHOTORESISTS AND METHOD FOR ITS USE - Improved dry stripper solutions for removing one, two or more photoresist layers from substrates are provided. The stripper solutions comprise dimethyl sulfoxide, a quaternary ammonium hydroxide, and an alkanolamine, an optional secondary solvent and less than about 3 wt. % water and/or a dryness coefficient of at least about 1. Methods for the preparation and use of the improved dry stripping solutions are additionally provided.07-23-2009

Leroy K. Johnson, Brownsburg, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090071784Powertrain with Torque Converter-Mounted Generator for Multiple Voltage Electrical Power and Method for Assembling Same - A torque converter-mounted generator is provided that, along with power electronics, offers at least two types of electrical power output and may be attached to a transmission without impacting the axial length of a powertrain in comparison to a powertrain with an identical transmission and a torque converter not having a generator mounted thereto. Different torque-converter mounted generators and power electronics configurations providing different combinations of electrical power voltages may be offered for use with a given transmission type, thus allowing flexibility in meeting customer needs without unduly impacting assembly of the powertrains. A method of assembling transmissions is also provided.03-19-2009
20110224877INTEGRATED TRANSMISSION AND AUXILIARY GEARBOX CONTROL - A powertrain of a vehicle has a drive unit, a transmission and an auxiliary gearbox. Operation of the transmission and the auxiliary gearbox is controlled by a transmission control unit. The transmission control unit controls shifting of the auxiliary gearbox and the transmission while the vehicle is in operation. The auxiliary gearbox may be electronically shifted, independently of activity of the vehicle operator.09-15-2011

Lisa P. Johnson, Indianapolis, IN US

Michael W. Johnson, Roanoke, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090238026IN-CAB CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A FRONT DISCHARGE CONCRETE TRUCK - A control system for a front discharge concrete truck including a joystick positioned within a cab of the truck. In one embodiment, the joystick to connect to both a secondary shift selector and a chute controller. The secondary shift selector is connected to the truck's transmission. By actuating the secondary shift selector, the operator of the truck is capable of placing the truck's transmission in one of a forward condition, a reverse condition, and a neutral condition, without removing the driver's hand from the joystick. Similarly, the chute controller is connected to a discharge chute of the truck to direct the placement of concrete being offloaded from the truck. Thus, substantially concurrently with placing the transmission into one of a forward condition, a reverse condition and a neutral condition, the operator may actuate the joystick to correspondingly actuate the position of the discharge chute via the chute controller.09-24-2009

Michael Wayne Johnson, Indianapolis, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080199144System and Method for Processing and Decoding MPEG Compatible Data and Internet Information - A program guide is displayed which lists the availability of information for a program listed in the guide, where such information is obtained from a source accessible through the Internet, where the guide uses first color to indicate the availability of such information and a second color when such information is not available.08-21-2008

Noel E. Johnson, Fort Wayne, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130097663Integrated Circuit For Cyber Security Processing - In one aspect, an integrated circuit (IC) includes a secure router configured as a trust anchor, a non-volatile random access memory (RAM) direct memory access (DMA) channel coupled to the secure router, a first DMA coupled to the secure router and configured to receive data with a first classification and a second DMA coupled to the secure router and configured to receive data with a second classification. The IC also includes a secure boot/key controller coupled to the secure router and configured as a trust anchor to boot the IC securely and a processor coupled to the secure router and configured to encrypt data, to store protocols, to store instructions to detect malicious intrusions on the IC and to provide key management.04-18-2013

Norman Johnson, Mt. Vernon, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090163691METHOD FOR PURIFICATION OF POLYETHER POLYMERS AND MIXTURES RESULTING THEREFROM - A method for the purification of aromatic polyether polymers prepared by a halide displacement polymerization process comprises adsorbing the catalyst with an alkali metal halide to form an adsorbent component and then removing the adsorbent component. Mixtures resulting from this method are also discussed.06-25-2009

Peter L. Johnson, Indianapolis, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100292253PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS - This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula I”):11-18-2010
201100538915-FLUOROPYRIMIDINONE DERIVATIVES - This present disclosure is related to the field of 5-fluoropyrimidinones and their derivatives and to the use of these compounds as fungicides.03-03-2011

Philip L. Johnson, Indianapolis, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120269810METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PANIC DISORDERS - Methods and compositions that down regulate the activity of orexins to treat panic disorder and panic-like responses associated with hypercapnic conditions are disclosed.10-25-2012

Philip W. Johnson, Bluffton, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120026639METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRANSIENT VOLTAGE PROTECTION - Protection of a motor controller from a transient voltage is described. A method for protecting a motor controller from a transient voltage includes providing an electromagnetic interference (EMI) filter having at least a first input terminal, a second input terminal, a first output terminal, and a second output terminal, the EMI filter configured to suppress electromagnetic interference. The method also includes coupling a first voltage clamping device and a second voltage clamping device in series between the first output terminal and the second output terminal. The method also includes coupling a spark gap device to a ground conductor and to a shared node between the first voltage clamping device and the second voltage clamping device.02-02-2012

Randall J. Johnson, Seymour, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080196388METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACTIVATING A DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER WITH ENGINE HEAT - An apparatus, including a diesel particulate filter, at least one sensor for sensing information associated with operation of an engine, an engine brake configured to brake the engine, and a controller electrically coupled to the at least one sensor and the engine brake, to determine if the engine is operating in a manner that does not generate enough engine heat to activate the diesel particulate filter, and if the engine is so operating, operate the engine brake so as to brake the engine to cause the engine to generate enough engine heat to activate the diesel particulate filter. An associated method is disclosed.08-21-2008

Patent applications by Randall J. Johnson, Seymour, IN US

Raymond M. Johnson, Indianapolis, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130047274CD4 T-CELLS INVOLVED IN MAMMALIAN HOST RESPONSE TO EPITHELIAL CELL INFECTIONS AND USES THEREOF - MHC class II-restricted 02-21-2013

Ronald Douglas Johnson, Hamilton, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120059961SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SHARING MEMORY - A system and method for interfacing multiple SoCs (System on a Chip) to a single, shared memory device are provided. The system and method of the present disclosure provides for controlling the downloading of operating code to two or more SoC controller circuits sharing a memory containing the operating code and a common communications bus, where each controller is a master controller of the communications bus in normal operation. The system and method involves sequentially controlling access of each of the controller circuits to the communications bus to allow each device to separately download the common operating code. The system and method utilize a separate initializing circuit or device along with chaining the controllers together in a series such that each controller be held in a reset state to prevent communications bus access until the previous controller in the chain has completed its code download.03-08-2012

Samial Keith Johnson, Jasper, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100290215FURNITURE WITH WIRELESS POWER - Furniture components, such as office furniture components, that are configured to include electronic components that transfer electrical power to peripheral electronic devices via wireless technologies, including conductive and inductive technologies. The articles of furniture may include grommet devices received within work surfaces, the grommet devices incorporating or housing the electronics of wireless power systems. The articles of furniture may also include the electronics of wireless power systems physically embedded or integrated within work surfaces in a manner in which the continuous surfaces of the work surfaces are maintained, and the work surfaces may optionally further include lighting or other indication features to indicate the locations of the electronics to a user.11-18-2010
20120026724FURNITURE WITH WIRELESS POWER - Furniture components, such as office furniture components, that are configured to include electronic components that transfer electrical power to peripheral electronic devices via wireless technologies, including conductive and inductive technologies. The articles of furniture may include grommet devices received within work surfaces, the grommet devices incorporating or housing the electronics of wireless power systems. The articles of furniture may also include the electronics of wireless power systems physically embedded or integrated within work surfaces in a manner in which the continuous surfaces of the work surfaces are maintained, and the work surfaces may optionally further include lighting or other indication features to indicate the locations of the electronics to a user.02-02-2012

Stephen A. Johnson, South Bend, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120216938Linear Friction Welder System and Method - A linear friction welding system and method in one embodiment includes a first motor configured to rotate a first power shaft, a second motor configured to rotate a second power shaft, a memory including program instructions, and a controller operably connected to the first motor, the second motor, and the memory, and configured to execute the program instructions to identify a first current oscillation amplitude of a ram operably connected to the first power shaft and the second power shaft, determine a second desired oscillation amplitude for the ram, determine a minimum shift in relative angle between the first motor and the second motor to achieve the second desired oscillation amplitude, allocate the minimum shift in relative angle between the first motor and the second motor, and control the first motor and the second motor based upon the allocated minimum shift in relative angle.08-30-2012

Steven C. Johnson, Lebanon, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100270044APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HIGHWAY MARKER REMOVAL - An apparatus for removing markers from pavement includes a prime mover and an implement adjustably coupled to the prime mover. The implement includes a body, a tool having a working tip, a leveling pointer pivotably coupled to the body such that the leveling pointer moves relative to the body under the force of gravity, and a target indicium disposed near the leveling pointer. In some embodiments, the apparatus may further include a camera focused on the working tip of the tool and a display visible to an operator of the prime mover. A method of removing a marker from pavement includes positioning the working tip of a tool at a predetermined distance from an edge of the marker embedded in the pavement; adjusting the implement to a predetermined angle relative to an upper surface of the pavement by rotating the implement until the leveling pointer is aligned with the target indicium; and advancing the implement to remove the marker from the pavement.10-28-2010

Terence Clifford Johnson, Bloomington, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090069713Medical Instrument - A medical instrument includes a housing, a stylet having a portion in the housing, a cannula coaxially receiving the stylet and having a portion in the housing, and a member slidably coupled to the housing. The stylet and the cannula are movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The member is configured with first and second bars to move the stylet and the cannula from their extended positions to their retracted positions.03-12-2009
20120078135Medical Instrument - A medical instrument includes a housing, a stylet having a portion in the housing, a cannula coaxially receiving the stylet and having a portion in the housing, and a member slidably coupled to the housing. The stylet and the cannula are movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The member is configured with first and second bars to move the stylet and the cannula from their extended positions to their retracted positions.03-29-2012

Patent applications by Terence Clifford Johnson, Bloomington, IN US

Thomas R. Johnson, Fort Wayne, IN US

Timothy C. Johnson, Indianapolis, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090093480INSECTICIDAL PYRIMIDINYL ARYL HYRDRAZONES - Pyrimidinyl aryl hydrazones are effective at controlling insects.04-09-2009
20090093486INSECTICIDAL SUBSTITUTED AZINYL DERIVATIVES - N-Azinyl-N′-aryl ureas and thioureas derivatives are effective at controlling insects.04-09-2009
20090221424PESTICIDES - Compounds having the following generic formula are disclosed.09-03-2009
20100292253PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS - This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula I”):11-18-2010
20110077160PESTICIDES - Compounds having the following generic formula are disclosed.03-31-2011
20110319615INSECTICIDAL PYRIMIDINYL ARYL HYRDRAZONES - Pyrimidinyl aryl hydrazones are effective at controlling insects.12-29-2011
20120110701PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES RELATED THERETO - This document discloses molecules having the following formula (Formula One)05-03-2012
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