Patents by Inventor John J. Kwak

John J. Kwak 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).

  • Patent number: 9615700
    Abstract: The urinal incorporates hand washing functionality. Clean water is supplied from an array of holes or nozzles located in an overhang so that a user can wash their hands, and then the waste water is used to flush a urinal located below. The combination of these two functions in a single unit provides an inexpensive means for conserving water and efficiently using bathroom facilities while requiring less physical space than that needed for a separate urinal and hand washing station. The overhang can be retrofitted onto existing urinals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Inventors: Jungmok John Woo, John J. Kwak
  • Publication number: 20140359929
    Abstract: The urinal incorporates hand washing functionality. Clean water is supplied from an array of holes or nozzles located in an overhang so that a user can wash their hands, and then the waste water is used to flush a urinal located below. The combination of these two functions in a single unit provides an inexpensive means for conserving water and efficiently using bathroom facilities while requiring less physical space than that needed for a separate urinal and hand washing station. The overhang can be retrofitted onto existing urinals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Jungmok John WOO, John J. KWAK
  • Patent number: 7920891
    Abstract: The emergency signal device includes an emergency key on the phone, an independent IC chip set controlling the emergency functions, a dedicated memory chip for emergency information and a by-passing outlet to the cell phone's transmitting parts. It is further provided that the device includes a global positioning system (GPS) receiver, so that the person in danger may always be located. This device utilizes rechargeable solar cells to provide energy. All of its components are powered by a solar cell or solar cell charged battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Inventor: John J. Kwak
  • Publication number: 20090082065
    Abstract: The emergency signal device includes an emergency key on the phone, an independent IC chip set controlling the emergency functions, a dedicated memory chip for emergency information and a by-passing outlet to the cell phone's transmitting parts. It is further provided that the device includes a global positioning system (GPS) receiver, so that the person in danger may always be located. This device utilizes rechargeable solar cells to provide energy. All of its components are powered by a solar cell or solar cell charged battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventor: John J. Kwak
  • Publication number: 20090013568
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-luminescent license plate and a method of using it for clearly discerning the identifying information on the license plate in environments with low visibility. It comprises a suitable luminescent material applying on the license plate to make the letters and numbers thereon more visible. This invention also relates to a regulation that requires the license plates to be luminescent treated. The invention is inexpensive and easy to apply, while provides benefits of improving traffic flow, reducing accidents and deterrence of hit-and-run.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventor: John J. Kwak