Patents by Inventor Susan Johnson

Susan 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).

  • Patent number: 10376078
    Abstract: A picture stand system for coupling a stand to a picture frame includes a picture frame. A stand is provided and the stand is selectively coupled to said picture frame. Moreover, the stand is configured to props the picture frame up on a support surface thereby facilitating the picture frame to be displayed. An adhesive layer is coupled to said stand. The adhesive layer adhesively engages the picture frame to retain the stand on the picture frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Inventor: Susan Johnson
  • Publication number: 20190201738
    Abstract: An exercise device, including a base, a body connected to the base, a tension system connected to a top portion of the body, a plurality of rotatable extensions disposed at side portions of the tension system, each of the plurality of rotatable extensions comprising an insertion end at an end portion of each of the plurality of rotatable extensions, and at least one removable attachment to attach to the insertion end of each of the plurality of rotatable extensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventor: Susan Johnson
  • Publication number: 20180352977
    Abstract: A picture stand system for coupling a stand to a picture frame includes a picture frame. A stand is provided and the stand is selectively coupled to said picture frame. Moreover, the stand is configured to props the picture frame up on a support surface thereby facilitating the picture frame to be displayed. An adhesive layer is coupled to said stand. The adhesive layer adhesively engages the picture frame to retain the stand on the picture frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: Susan Johnson
  • Patent number: 8829275
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for identifying transgenic seed that contain a transgene of interest, but lack a marker gene. Use of an identification sequence that results in a detectable phenotype increases the efficiency of screening for seed and plants in which transgene sequences not linked to a gene of interest have segregated from the sequence encoding a gene of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Xudong Ye, Michael W. Petersen, Larry Gilbertson, David Walters, Susan Johnson, Shihshieh Huang, Paul S. Chomet
  • Publication number: 20130198895
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for identifying transgenic seed that contain a transgene of interest, but lack a marker gene. Use of an identification sequence that results in a detectable phenotype increases the efficiency of screening for seed and plants in which transgene sequences not linked to a gene of interest have segregated from the sequence encoding a gene of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Inventors: Xudong Ye, Michael W. Petersen, Larry Gilbertson, David Walters, Susan Johnson, Shihshieh Huang, Paul S. Chomet
  • Patent number: 8237016
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for identifying transgenic seed that contain a transgene of interest, but lack a marker gene. Use of an identification sequence that results in a detectable phenotype increases the efficiency of screening for seed and plants in which transgene sequences not linked to a gene of interest have segregated from the sequence encoding a gene of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Xudong Ye, Michael W. Petersen, Larry Gilbertson, David Walters, Susan Johnson, Shihshieh Huang, Paul S. Chomet
  • Publication number: 20120131699
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for identifying transgenic seed that contain a transgene of interest, but lack a marker gene. Use of an identification sequence that results in a detectable phenotype increases the efficiency of screening for seed and plants in which transgene sequences not linked to a gene of interest have segregated from the sequence encoding a gene of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Xudong Ye, Michael W. Petersen, Larry Gilbertson, David Walters, Susan Johnson, Shihshieh Huang, Paul S. Chomet
  • Patent number: 8076536
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for identifying transgenic seed that contain a transgene of interest, but lack a marker gene. Use of an identification sequence that results in a detectable phenotype increases the efficiency of screening for seed and plants in which transgene sequences not linked to a gene of interest have segregated from the sequence encoding a gene of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Xudong Ye, Michael W. Petersen, Larry Gilbertson, David Walters, Susan Johnson, Shihshieh Huang, Paul S. Chomet
  • Publication number: 20070266456
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for identifying transgenic seed that contain a transgene of interest, but lack a marker gene. Use of an identification sequence that results in a detectable phenotype increases the efficiency of screening for seed and plants in which transgene sequences not linked to a gene of interest have segregated from the sequence encoding a gene of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Xudong Ye, Michael Petersen, Larry Gilbertson, David Walters, Susan Johnson, Shihshieh Huang, Paul Chomet
  • Publication number: 20070212967
    Abstract: A nonwoven textile having reversible enhanced thermal control properties, the material comprising: a bat or web bonded by polymeric binder containing thermal control material within the interior of the bat or web, wherein the thermal control material is dispersed throughout the interior of the polymeric binder, and wherein the thermal control material is substantially entirely within the interior of the nonwoven textile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2007
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Inventors: Peter Grynaeus, Duncan Russell, Terry O'Regan, David Dietel, Susan Johnson
  • Patent number: 6694258
    Abstract: A car locator system includes a hand held locator which receives information with regard to the location of a vehicle and then stores that information for display on the hand held locator. The hand held locator could be a key fob having buttons to command operation to the vehicle. When a command signal is transmitted to the vehicle, the vehicle then transmits its position location to the hand held location for storage. In this way, an operator will be able to have an indication of the location of the vehicle. The vehicle can communicate with GPS satellites to determine its location, or may communicate with ground based local transmitters. The ground based local transmitters can be programmed to provide an indication of the location of the vehicle within a parking lot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation
    Inventors: Susan Johnson, Tejas Desai
  • Publication number: 20030197640
    Abstract: A car locator system includes a hand held locator which receives information with regard to the location of a vehicle and then stores that information for display on the hand held locator. The hand held locator could be a key fob having buttons to command operation to the vehicle. When a command signal is transmitted to the vehicle, the vehicle then transmits its position location to the hand held location for storage. In this way, an operator will be able to have an indication of the location of the vehicle. The vehicle can communicate with GPS satellites to determine its location, or may communicate with ground based local transmitters. The ground based local transmitters can be programmed to provide an indication of the location of the vehicle within a parking lot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2001
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Applicant: Siemens Automotive Corporation
    Inventors: Susan Johnson, Tejas Desai
  • Patent number: 6614380
    Abstract: A key fob for signaling a receiver includes a housing having at least one depressable dome for initiating transmission of a signal. A circuit board disposed within the housing is printed onto the circuit board for generating the signal. The circuit board includes a switch situated beneath the dome. A bulge molded into the circuit board carries the switch. The bulge is depressable for closing the switch and transmitting the signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation
    Inventors: Tejas Desai, Susan Johnson
  • Patent number: 6545629
    Abstract: A key fob for signaling a receiver on a vehicle includes a housing and a transmitter capable of transmitting multiple signals. The signals actuate multiple vehicle devices on the vehicle. Switches to control the signals include at least one dome protruding through the housing for initiating transmission of a signal. The dome includes a first element depressable for initiating a first signal and a second element depressable independently of the first element for initiating a second signal different from the first signal. The first element protrudes from the housing to a different height than the second element. Thus, the elements can be easily actuated separately from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation
    Inventors: Susan Johnson, Iejas Desai, Debbie Lambert, Jonathan Clark, Jeralyn Reese
  • Patent number: 6518882
    Abstract: An improved key fob and key combination allows the mechanical key to be removed from the key fob and given to a valet attendant. The key is provided with a mechanical latch which may be easily removed from the key fob. When the key is removed, secured areas on the vehicle are locked. Moreover, the vehicle has limited operation when the mechanical key is not received with the key fob. In a second feature of this invention, a locator function on the key fob provides an indication of an approximate direction to a vehicle in a parking area. The key fob relies upon RF transmissions from the vehicle to determine an approximate direction to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation
    Inventors: Susan Johnson, Tejas Desai, Deborah Marie Lambert, Jonathan Clark, Jeralyn Reese
  • Patent number: 6515865
    Abstract: An improved and low cost electrical connection for use in circuit boards for key fobs incorporates a plurality of generally cylindrical pin members which are symmetric about a central axis. The use of the symmetric pin allows automatic insertion of the pin in that the orientation of the pin relative to the board is unimportant. The pin has a generally tapered transition portion which provides a contact surface for the battery, and this transition portion is also symmetric such that the orientation of the pin relative to the board is unimportant. Further, a stop face on the pin provides a stop for insertion of the pin into the circuit board such that the pin is at the desired height relative to the battery and such that the transition portion will provide electrical contact to the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation
    Inventors: Susan Johnson, Tejas B. Desai, Kyle Cleland
  • Patent number: 6424301
    Abstract: A combined battery holder and antenna is utilized into a remote signaling device, or keyfob for a vehicle. The battery holder receives the battery at an inner peripheral surface of a bobbin body. The coil antenna is wound about the outer peripheral surface of the bobbin body. In this way, the single part can provide both functions. This reduces the required space necessary for providing all functions within the keyfob.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Siemens Vdo Automotive Corporation
    Inventors: Susan Johnson, Tejas Desai
  • Publication number: 20020067249
    Abstract: An improved key fob and key combination allows the mechanical key to be removed from the key fob and given to a valet attendant. The key is provided with a mechanical latch which may be easily removed from the key fob. When the key is removed, secured areas on the vehicle are locked. Moreover, the vehicle has limited operation when the mechanical key is not received with the key fob. In a second feature of this invention, a locator function on the key fob provides an indication of an approximate direction to a vehicle in a parking area. The key fob relies upon RF transmissions from the vehicle to determine an approximate direction to the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Inventors: Susan Johnson, Tejas Desai, Deborah Marie Lambert, Jonathan Clark, Jeralyn Reese
  • Patent number: 6392592
    Abstract: A car locator system includes a hand held locator which receives information with regard to the location of a vehicle and then stores that information for display on the hand held locator. The hand held locator could be a key fob having buttons to command operation to the vehicle. When a command signal is transmitted to the vehicle, the vehicle then transmits its position location to the hand held location for storage. In this way, an operator will be able to have an indication of the location of the vehicle. The vehicle can communicate with GPS satellites to determine its location, or may communicate with ground based local transmitters. The ground based local transmitters can be programmed to provide an indication of the location of the vehicle within a parking lot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Siemens Automotive Corporation
    Inventors: Susan Johnson, Tejas Desai
  • Patent number: 6386007
    Abstract: An improved key fob and key combination allows the mechanical key to be removed from the key fob and given to a valet attendant. The key is provided with a mechanical latch which may be easily removed from the key fob. When the key is removed, secured areas on the vehicle are locked. Moreover, the vehicle has limited operation when the mechanical key is not received with the key fob. In a second feature of this invention, a locator function on the key fob provides an indication of an approximate direction to a vehicle in a parking area. The key fob relies upon RF transmissions from the vehicle to determine an approximate direction to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Siemens Automotive Corporation
    Inventors: Susan Johnson, Tejas Desai, Debbie Marie Lambert, Jonathan Clark, Jeralyn Reese