Patents by Inventor Judith M. Johnson

Judith M. Johnson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Infant simulation device and method therefore
    Patent number: 6699045
    Abstract: A device and method is provided for simulating the activities of an infant. The invention includes a mannequin having a simulator position therein for generating a plurality of simulated activities by the mannequin at preprogrammed timed intervals. Simulated duties such as diaper change, feeding and burping, and attention are generated by the simulator. A user must respond by inserting a proper response element into the simulator in order to terminate the simulated activity. Indicators are provided to inform of the user's abuse or tampering with the simulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: The Aristotle Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel C. Christianson, Judith M. Johnson, Roger E. Lidicker
  • Infant simulation device and method therefore
    Publication number: 20020022212
    Abstract: A device and method is provided for simulating the activities of an infant. The invention includes a mannequin having a simulator position therein for generating a plurality of simulated activities by the mannequin at preprogrammed timed intervals. Simulated duties such as diaper change, feeding and burping, and attention are generated by the simulator. A user must respond by inserting a proper response element into the simulator in order to terminate the simulated activity. Indicators are provided to inform of the user's abuse or tampering with the simulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Applicant: Nasco International, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel C. Christianson, Judith M. Johnson, Roger E. Lidicker
  • Infant simulation device and method therefore
    Patent number: 6050826
    Abstract: A device and method is provided for simulating the activities of an infant. The invention includes a mannequin having a simulator position therein for generating a plurality of simulated activities by the mannequin at preprogrammed timed intervals. Simulated duties such as diaper change, feeding and burping, and attention are generated by the simulator. A user must respond by inserting a proper response element into the simulator in order to terminate the simulated activity. Indicators are provided to inform of the user's abuse or tampering with the simulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: Nasco International, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel C. Christianson, Judith M. Johnson, Roger E. Lidicker