Patents by Inventor George E. Johnson
George E. 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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Patent number: 8371826Abstract: A geyser pump includes an air chamber having an air chamber interior, a generally U-shaped bubble-forming loop external to and disposed in fluid communication with the air chamber and a liquid delivery conduit disposed in fluid communication with the bubble-forming loop. A liquid recirculation/transfer system having an orifice disk assembly and a geyser pump is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2009Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Inventors: George E. Johnson, Richard G. Dupree
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Patent number: 6982033Abstract: The Aerobic Treatment Plant with Filter Pipe (“ATPFP”) processes sewage for buildings not connected to a municipal sewer system. It employs a multi-stage process for cleaning sewage in a single, light-weight, easy-to-install unit. Sewage is initially cleaned in the aerobic tank, which is divided into an inner chamber and an outer chamber by a funnel-shaped clarifier hanging down in the aerobic tank, with the opening in the bottom of the clarifier held above the bottom of the aerobic tank. Air droplines hang down in the outer chamber of the aerobic tank, so that sewage in the outer chamber is aerated, stimulating aerobic microorganisms which digest the sewage. The sewage in the outer chamber then moves into the inner chamber inside the clarifier where gravity separates solids from the effluent. This cleaned effluent is then drained to the post-treatment tank for additional cleaning, where it may be chlorinated before it is filtered to screen out debris and then stored for discharge.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2002Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Inventors: Hubbard H. Donald, George E. Johnson
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Patent number: 6827850Abstract: The Diffusion Bar Aerobic Treatment Plant (“DBATP”) is a device which processes sewage for buildings which are not connected to municipal sewer lines. It is comprised of a pre-tank which captures trash and allows anaerobic microorganisms to begin breaking down the sewage, an aerobic tank where aerobic microorganisms digest the sewage, and a post-tank which acts as a gravity separating clarifier in which solid particulate contaminants settle downward, leaving a clean effluent for discharge to the environment. The aerobic tank encompasses a diffusion bar, which emits air bubbles that activate and stimulate the aerobic microorganisms.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2002Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Inventors: Hubbard H. Donald, George E. Johnson
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Publication number: 20030047500Abstract: The Diffusion Bar Aerobic Treatment Plant (“DBATP”) is a device which processes sewage for buildings which are not connected to municipal sewer lines. It is comprised of a pre-tank which captures trash and allows anaerobic microorganisms to begin breaking down the sewage, an aerobic tank where aerobic microorganisms digest the sewage, and a post-tank which acts as a gravity separating clarifier in which solid particulate contaminants settle downward, leaving a clean effluent for discharge to the environment. The aerobic tank encompasses a diffusion bar, which emits air bubbles that activate and stimulate the aerobic microorganisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2002Publication date: March 13, 2003Inventors: Hubbard H. Donald, George E. Johnson
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Publication number: 20030029783Abstract: The Aerobic Treatment Plant with Filter Pipe (“ATPFP”) processes sewage for buildings not connected to a municipal sewer system. It employs a multi-stage process for cleaning sewage in a single, light-weight, easy-to-install unit. Sewage is initially cleaned in the aerobic tank, which is divided into an inner chamber and an outer chamber by a funnel-shaped clarifier hanging down in the aerobic tank, with the opening in the bottom of the clarifier held above the bottom of the aerobic tank. Air droplines hang down in the outer chamber of the aerobic tank, so that sewage in the outer chamber is aerated, stimulating aerobic microorganisms which digest the sewage. The sewage in the outer chamber then moves into the inner chamber inside the clarifier where gravity separates solids from the effluent. This cleaned effluent is then drained to the post-treatment tank for additional cleaning, where it may be chlorinated before it is filtered to screen out debris and then stored for discharge.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2002Publication date: February 13, 2003Inventors: Hubbard H. Donald, George E. Johnson
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Patent number: 6406619Abstract: The Three Stage Sewage Treatment Plant is an uniquely designed three stage sewage waste water cleaning device for use in homes and other buildings which are not attached to municipal sewer systems. It employs both aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms to break down sewage, in addition to gravity separation of solids from the effluent. The cleaning process is centered around a cylindrical aerobic tank which is divided into an inner and an outer chamber by a funnel shaped clarifier. In the outer chamber of the aerobic tank, air droplines aerate the sewage, promoting the aerobic microorganisms that break down the sewage, and create turbulence. In the inner chamber, the sewage is gravity separated, such that solid particles are extracted from a cleaned effluent. The device is comprised of a pre-treatment tank, which screens out solid particles and allows for the preliminary anaerobic cleaning process, and a post-treatment tank, where the effluent is chlorinated and stored, in addition to the aerobic tank.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2000Date of Patent: June 18, 2002Inventors: Hubbard H. Donald, George E. Johnson
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Patent number: 6228258Abstract: The Sewage Treatment System with Chlorinator (“STSC”) processes sewage for buildings not connected to a municipal sewer system. It employs a two stage process for cleaning sewage in a single, light-weight, easy-to-install unit. Sewage is initially cleaned in the aerobic tank, which is divided into an inner chamber and an outer chamber by a funnel-shaped clarifier hanging down in the aerobic tank, with the opening in the bottom of the clarifier held above the bottom of the aerobic tank. Air droplines hang down in the outer chamber of the aerobic tank, so that sewage in the outer chamber is aerated, stimulating aerobic microorganisms which digest the sewage. The sewage in the outer chamber then moves into the inner chamber inside the clarifier where gravity separates solids from the effluent. This cleaned effluent is then drained to the post-treatment tank for the second cleaning stage, where it is chlorinated and stored for discharge.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 1999Date of Patent: May 8, 2001Inventors: Hubbard H. Donald, George E. Johnson
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Patent number: 6200472Abstract: The Three Stage Sewage Treatment System (“TSSTS”) processes sewage for buildings not connected to a municipal sewer system. It employs a three stage process for cleaning sewage in a single, light-weight, easy-to-install unit. Sewage is initially cleaned anaerobically in the pre-treatment tank as gravity acts to separate solids from the effluent. Sewage then flows into the aerobic tank for further cleaning by aerobic microorganisms and continued gravity separation of solid contaminants from the effluent. The aerobic tank is divided into an inner chamber and an outer chamber by a funnel-shaped clarifier. In the TSSTS, the clarifier is a separate piece with a lip around the top of the funnel-shaped main body. The lip of the clarifier rests atop the sidewalls of the aerobic tank, and the clarifier hangs down in the aerobic tank, with an opening in the bottom of the clarifier held above the bottom of the aerobic tank.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1999Date of Patent: March 13, 2001Inventors: Hubbard H. Donald, George E. Johnson
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Patent number: 5719736Abstract: A heat flow detector is described which measures a predetermined rate of heat flow in its surroundings, the surroundings being in the proximity of a recessed incandescent fixture which is designed to operate safely in the designated environment. Should the operating environment change for the fixture it will be sensed by the heat flow detector. If the operating environment becomes more dangerous so that a fire or other damage may occur the heat flow sensor will turn the incandescent lamp off and on at a slow rate to indicate the changed operating environment. The heat flow detector will cause a slow turn off and on if an oversize lamp is inserted in the incandescent fixture. The heat flow detector will thus prevent an overloaded condition due to an oversize bulb.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1996Date of Patent: February 17, 1998Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Stanley S. Brenner, James N. Pearse, George E. Johnson
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Patent number: 5528448Abstract: A heat flow detector is described which measures a predetermined rate of heat flow in its surroundings, the surroundings being in the proximity of a recessed incandescent fixture which is designed to operate safely in the designated environment. Should the operating environment change for the fixture it will be sensed by the heat flow detector. If the operating environment becomes more dangerous so that a fire or other damage may occur the heat flow sensor will turn the incandescent lamp off and on at a slow rate to indicate the changed operating environment. The heat flow detector will cause a slow turn off and on if an oversize lamp is inserted in the incandescent fixture. The heat flow detector will thus prevent an overloaded condition due to an oversize bulb.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 1995Date of Patent: June 18, 1996Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Stanley S. Brenner, James N. Pearse, George E. Johnson
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Patent number: 5321576Abstract: A heat flow detector is described which measures a predetermined rate of heat flow in its surroundings, the surroundings being in the proximity of a recessed incandescent fixture which is designed to operate safely in the designated environment. Should the operating environment change for the fixture it will be sensed by the heat flow detector. If the operating environment becomes more dangerous so that a fire or other damage may occur the heat flow sensor will turn the incandescent lamp off and on at a slow rate to indicate the changed operating environment. The heat flow detector will cause a slow turn off and on if an oversize lamp is inserted in the incandescent fixture. The heat flow detector will then prevent an overheated condition due to an incorrect bulb.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 1992Date of Patent: June 14, 1994Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Stanley S. Brenner, James N. Pearse, George E. Johnson
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Patent number: 5177658Abstract: A heat flow detector is described which measures a predetermined rate of heat flow in its surroundings, the surroundings being in the proximity of a recessed incandescent fixture which is designed to operate safely in the designated environment. Should the operating environment change for the fixture it will be sensed by the heat flow detector. If the operating environment becomes more dangerous so that a fire or other damage may occur the heat flow sensor will turn the incandescent lamp off and on at a slow rate to indicate the changed operating environemnt. The heat flow detector will cause a slow turn off and on if an oversize lamp is inserted in the incandescent fixture. The heat flow detector will thus prevent an overheated condition due to an oversize bulb.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 1991Date of Patent: January 5, 1993Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Stanley S. Brenner, James N. Pearse, George E. Johnson
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Patent number: 5157579Abstract: A heat flow detector is described which measures a predetermined rate of heat flow in its surroundings. The surroundings being in the proximity of a recessed incandescent fixture which is designed to operate safely in the designated environment. Should the operating environment change for the fixture it will be sensed by the heat flow detector. If the operating environment becomes more dangerous so that a fire or other damage may occur the heat flow sensor will turn the incandescent lamp off and on at a slow rate to indicate the changed operating environment.The heat flow detector will cause a slow turn off and on if an oversize lamp is inserted in the incandescent fixture. The heat flow detector will then prevent an overheated condition due to an incorrect bulb.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 1991Date of Patent: October 20, 1992Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.Inventors: Stanley S. Brenner, James N. Pearse, George E. Johnson
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Patent number: 4664465Abstract: The present invention provides a device for mounting a lamp socket, particularly for a candelabrum lamp having an elongated branch support having a passage for passing wires between the socket and an electrical source. The elongated support has a threaded end portion with an opening leading to the passage. A clip member having a vertical pocket and a horizontal wall forming an aperture for receiving the threaded portion of the support and a pair of opposed clip elements having opposed arcuate edges is pressed upon or screwed around the threaded portion via the clip elements. A bar connected to the socket has a free mounting end that is adapted to slide into the vertical pocket of the clip member. The socket is removable from the clip. The clip can be pressed or screwed onto the threaded portion by a mounting tool. Likewise, the clip can be unscrewed from the threaded member by the mounting tool.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 1986Date of Patent: May 12, 1987Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: George E. Johnson, Walter Newman
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Patent number: D510757Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2004Date of Patent: October 18, 2005Inventors: Hubbard H. Donald, George E. Johnson
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Patent number: D539382Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2005Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Inventors: Hubbard H. Donald, George E. Johnson
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Patent number: D539383Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2005Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Inventors: Hubbard H. Donald, George E. Johnson
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Patent number: D297322Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1985Date of Patent: August 23, 1988Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: George E. Johnson, Walter Newman
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Patent number: D297529Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1985Date of Patent: September 6, 1988Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: George E. Johnson, Walter Newman
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Patent number: D304716Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 1987Date of Patent: November 21, 1989Assignee: Leviton Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: George E. Johnson, Paul Endres