Patents by Inventor George Johnson, Jr.

George Johnson, Jr. 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).

  • Waterline leak detection and shutoff system
    Patent number: 5920265
    Abstract: A waterline leak detection and shutoff system comprising an in-line flap valve which includes a pivotal valve flap member having attached thereto a magnet and first magnetically responsive switch which switches states, when the magnet is moved from a first position to a second position by forces exerted by flowing water, to activate a counter, and a second magnetically responsive switch which switches states, when the magnet is moved from the second position to the first position as the water ceases flowing, to reset the count of the counter. The counter continuously counts while the magnet is in the second position wherein if the count reaches a predetermined time limit an alarm means and/or an in-line shutoff valve are activated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Inventors: George Johnson, Jr., Mary L. Johnson
  • Holder for optical discs
    Patent number: D416706
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: Cosmi Corporation
    Inventor: George Johnson, Jr.