Patents by Inventor Johnnie W. Johnson

Johnnie W. 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).

  • Sensor communications network, door latch mechanism therefor
    Patent number: 5038135
    Abstract: A sensor communications network connects over a single-wire bus to smart sensors arranged in the latch mechanism of doors of a vehicle for lighting a courtesy light when the doors are open and for turning on an ajar indicator when the doors are ajar and/or open during the presence of the ignition voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1991
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: James S. Jurkiewicz, Johnnie W. Johnson