Patents by Inventor Debra Johnson
Debra 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).
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Publication number: 20210030221Abstract: A squat toilet seat that positions users in a squatting position when sitting on the toilet so that the user's torso and legs form a 35-38° angle. This straightens the colon, relaxing the puborecatlis muscles to ease the strain of having a bowel movement. The toilet seat is thicker in the front than in the back, creating a sloped surface that in turn creates the angle from the user's torso to legs. The toilet seat has left and right attachment parts that are attachable to both rounded and elongated toilet bowl bodies.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: Carl Johnson, Debra Johnson
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Publication number: 20200007741Abstract: A device for detecting proximity to an active alternating current (AC) voltage source is provided. The device includes a housing, at least one antenna configured to generate a signal in response to exposure to electromagnetic radiation, signal processing circuitry configured to process the signal generated by the at least one antenna, a microprocessor configured to determine, from the processed signal, whether the alert device is proximate to the active AC voltage source, a communication device configured to generate a signal in response to a determination that the alert device is proximate the active AC voltage source, and an interference reduction device configured to discharge an accumulated charge on the alert device to reduce electromagnetic interference from sources other than the active AC voltage source.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Debra Johnson, Chris Berger, Mark Bradshaw Kraeling, Glen William Brooksby, Livia Bicalho, Doug Vroman
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Patent number: 10309363Abstract: An integrated automated idle reduction system is disclosed. The system may include an APU and various controllers providing automation. The system may enable automating features, such as automatically controlling various power sources, engine start, engine stop, the APU, and accessory systems. The APU may be an engine, battery and/or other power source that is selectably connectable to vehicle systems to provide electrical power while the OEM engine of the vehicle is not running. The APU may also provide electrical power while the OEM engine is not running. Additionally, the APU may drive an air conditioning compressor while the OEM engine is not running, such as to keep the cab of a vehicle cool. Prior cold starting the OEM engine, the APU may warm engine coolant, and the integrated automated idle reduction system may circulate the warmed coolant through the OEM engine in preparation for starting.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2014Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: ECOMPLETE, LLCInventors: Debra Johnson, Russ Webster
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Publication number: 20160090943Abstract: The present disclosure relates to improved systems and methods for providing a catalyst to an internal combustion engine. To this end, the systems and methods described herein may redirect a measured flow of pressurized air from an existing engine air flow through a catalyst reservoir to create a catalytic aerosol or mist. The aerosol or mist may be reinjected or delivered to the air intake of an engine. In various embodiments, the systems and methods disclosed herein utilize an existing engine air flow to produce a catalytic aerosol and/or mist rather than utilizing electric pumps or Venturi draws. Air flow may be controlled, adjusted, and/or optimized based upon an engine to which the disclosed systems are coupled based upon one or more passive flow control components (e.g., filters, restrictors, orifices, and/or valves).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2015Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: Debra Johnson, David Marlar
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Patent number: 9145856Abstract: The present disclosure relates to improved systems and methods for providing a catalyst to an internal combustion engine. To this end, the systems and methods described herein may redirect a measured flow of pressurized air from an existing engine air flow through a catalyst reservoir to create a catalytic aerosol or mist. The aerosol or mist may be reinjected or delivered to the air intake of an engine. In various embodiments, the systems and methods disclosed herein utilize an existing engine air flow to produce a catalytic aerosol and/or mist rather than utilizing electric pumps or Venturi draws. Air flow may be controlled, adjusted, and/or optimized based upon an engine to which the disclosed systems are coupled based upon one or more passive flow control components (e.g., filters, restrictors, orifices, and/or valves).Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2011Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: ECOMPLETE, LLCInventors: Debra Johnson, David B. Marlar
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Publication number: 20150183435Abstract: An integrated automated idle reduction system is disclosed. The system may include an APU and various controllers providing automation. The system may enable automating features, such as automatically controlling various power sources, engine start, engine stop, the APU, and accessory systems. The APU may be an engine, battery and/or other power source that is selectably connectable to vehicle systems to provide electrical power while the OEM engine of the vehicle is not running. The APU may also provide electrical power while the OEM engine is not running. Additionally, the APU may drive an air conditioning compressor while the OEM engine is not running, such as to keep the cab of a vehicle cool. Prior cold starting the OEM engine, the APU may warm engine coolant, and the integrated automated idle reduction system may circulate the warmed coolant through the OEM engine in preparation for starting.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2014Publication date: July 2, 2015Applicant: ECOMPLETE, LLCInventors: Debra Johnson, Russ Webster
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Publication number: 20120118387Abstract: The present disclosure relates to improved systems and methods for providing a catalyst to an internal combustion engine. To this end, the systems and methods described herein may redirect a measured flow of pressurized air from an existing engine air flow through a catalyst reservoir to create a catalytic aerosol or mist. The aerosol or mist may be reinjected or delivered to the air intake of an engine. In various embodiments, the systems and methods disclosed herein utilize an existing engine air flow to produce a catalytic aerosol and/or mist rather than utilizing electric pumps or Venturi draws. Air flow may be controlled, adjusted, and/or optimized based upon an engine to which the disclosed systems are coupled based upon one or more passive flow control components (e.g., filters, restrictors, orifices, and/or valves).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: ECOMPLETE, LLCInventors: Debra Johnson, David B. Marlar
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Patent number: 7345354Abstract: The present invention provides an varactor, a method of manufacture thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, the varactor includes a semiconductor substrate and well of a first and second conductivity type, respectively. A conductive region in the well has a same conductivity type as the well but a lower resistivity than the well. At least a portion of the well is between at least two sides of the conductive region and an area delineated by an outer perimeter of a conductive layer over the well. Such varactors have a lower series resistance and therefore have an increased quality factor.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2004Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Agere Systems Inc.Inventors: Debra Johnson, Shye Shapira, Shahriar Moinian
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Publication number: 20050023645Abstract: The present invention provides an varactor, a method of manufacture thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, the varactor includes a semiconductor substrate and well of a first and second conductivity type, respectively. A conductive region in the well has a same conductivity type as the well but a lower resistivity than the well. At least a portion of the well is between at least two sides of the conductive region and an area delineated by an outer perimeter of a conductive layer over the well. Such varactors have a lower series resistance and therefore have an increased quality factor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2004Publication date: February 3, 2005Applicant: Agere Systems Inc.Inventors: Shye Shapira, Debra Johnson, Shahriar Moinian
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Publication number: 20040245604Abstract: The present invention provides an varactor, a method of manufacture thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, the varactor includes a semiconductor substrate and well of a first and second conductivity type, respectively. A conductive region in the well has a same conductivity type as the well but a lower resistivity than the well. At least a portion of the well is between at least two sides of the conductive region and an area delineated by an outer perimeter of a conductive layer over the well. Such varactors have a lower series resistance and therefore have an increased quality factor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Applicant: Agere Systems Inc.Inventors: Shye Shapira, Debra Johnson, Shahriar Moinian
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Patent number: 6825089Abstract: The present invention provides an varactor, a method of manufacture thereof. In an exemplary embodiment, the varactor includes a semiconductor substrate and well of a first and second conductivity type, respectively. A conductive region in the well has a same conductivity type as the well but a lower resistivity than the well. At least a portion of the well is between at least two sides of the conductive region and an area delineated by an outer perimeter of a conductive layer over the well. Such varactors have a lower series resistance and therefore have an increased quality factor.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2003Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: Agere Systems Inc.Inventors: Shye Shapira, Debra Johnson, Shahriar Moinian
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Patent number: 5485859Abstract: A new and improved dishwashing aid for the handicapped comprised of a container having four walls, a closed bottom, an open top, an inner surface, and an outer surface. A plurality of apertures are formed in the four walls. The device contains a plurality of holding chambers. Each holding chamber having a closed bottom, an open top, and a curved sidewall therebetween. The curved sidewall is tapered from the open top to the closed bottom. The curved sidewall has a first end and a second end. The first end is integral with the inner surface of one of the four walls. The second end is integral with the inner surface of another of the four side walls adjacent. The device contains a plurality of suction cups. Each of the suction cups has an extension. Each extension is coupled to the outer surface of the rectangular container through the plurality of apertures that are formed therein by a fastening means.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1994Date of Patent: January 23, 1996Inventors: Charles D. Johnson, Debra Johnson