Patents by Inventor Rebecca McKenzie

Rebecca McKenzie 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: 11939688
    Abstract: Photoelectrochemical (PEC) technology for the conversion of solar energy into chemicals may require cost-effective photoelectrodes to efficiently and stably drive anodic and/or cathodic half-reactions to complete the overall reactions for storing solar energy in chemical bonds. Apparatus and systems incorporating effectively transparent metal catalysts enable the design and/or implementation of PEC devices for light harvesting. Triple-junction photocathodes with the triangular catalyst grids are provided to improve the efficiency of the photocathodes to generate renewable fuel from sunlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Wen-Hui Cheng, Harry A. Atwater, Rebecca Saive, Matthias H. Richter, Sisir Yalamanchili, Michael D. Kelzenberg, Kelly McKenzie
  • Publication number: 20200000306
    Abstract: The L shape half mitt is a wiping towel formed into a mitt style shape, and providing an additional open side so the user can easily slide the hand inside the cavity of the mitt from either of two adjacent openings and accessing the one corner as a stiffened cleaning edge and having two open sides and two closed sides and allowing the user to wrap the extra amount of towel material around the hand of the user or an item placed within the pocket cavity and to wrap the opened flap of material around the item placed within.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventor: Rebecca A. Mckenzie
  • Publication number: 20190388941
    Abstract: A towel with a loop formed from the towel material to allow for a user to place a finger or a hand within the loop and manipulate the towel material with ease allowing the user to manage a large amount of material without the towel falling off of the user providing a more compact towel to maneuver. The loop is also hung from the user's person or a hook or a towel bar or a belt. The loop formed on a towel easily and quickly wraps and hangs around a towel bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2018
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventor: Rebecca McKenzie
  • Patent number: 9848751
    Abstract: An ergonomically designed cylindrically configured wiping towel forming a tube with two open ends, forming a mitt with two openings, and further capable of being constructed with multiple, pre-selected exterior areas of varied colors and patterns for user awareness of soiled portions in order to discourage possible cross contamination. The cylindrically structured tube towel is designed to provide the same amount of cleaning surface as a flat conventional towel in a tubular cavity which encompasses and compacts into a more maneuverable, controlled and tubular device. The cylindrically configured wiping towel turns inside out in order to utilize all towel surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Inventor: Rebecca McKenzie
  • Publication number: 20050268941
    Abstract: An open-ended, cylindrically configured, all purpose cleaning cloth having elasticized openings at both ends for the purpose of securing the device, as positioned, on the hand, wrist or forearm of a user for enhanced conformation to the hand and hand responsive manipulation of the device. The elasticized openings provide ready repositioning of the device to the hand when dusting or cleaning, or immediate withdrawal to the wrist or forearm for temporary storage when not in use. The elasticized openings allow instant hand, finger or fingertip protrusion and retraction while the device remains on the hand of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Inventor: Rebecca McKenzie
  • Publication number: 20050241093
    Abstract: An ergonomically designed cylindrically configured wiping towel with two open ends, constructed with multiple, pre-selected exterior areas of varied colors and patterns for user awareness of soiled portions in order to discourage possible cross contamination. The cylindrically structured tube towel is designed to provide the same amount of cleaning surface as a flat conventional towel in a more compact maneuverable, controlled manner. The cylindrically configured wiping towel turns inside out in order to utilize all towel surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Inventor: Rebecca McKenzie
  • Patent number: 6824031
    Abstract: A portable paper towel dispenser to be worn on the waist of the user for the purpose of having a constant access too a roll of paper towels when cleaning. An adjustable belt assembly supports a detachable dowel system which bears a roll of paper towels and a detachable tension mechanism to retard unraveling. The harness belt strap adjusts to present the paper towels in front, back or to the side of the user's body. The harness belt appendages adjust to raise or lower the angle of the paper towel roll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Inventor: Rebecca McKenzie
  • Publication number: 20030213828
    Abstract: A portable paper towel dispenser to be worn on the person of the user for the purpose of having a constant access to a roll of paper towels when cleaning. The harness configuration supports a detachable dowel which bears a roll of paper towels. The harness adjusts to present the paper towels in front, back or the side of the user's body. The harness adjusts to raise or lower the angle of the paper towel roll. A detachable tension device retards unravelling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventor: Rebecca McKenzie