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).
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Patent number: 10376078Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 7, 2017Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Inventor: Susan Johnson
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Publication number: 20190201738Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2017Publication date: July 4, 2019Inventor: Susan Johnson
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Publication number: 20180352977Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2017Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventor: Susan Johnson
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Patent number: 8829275Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 25, 2012Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Xudong Ye, Michael W. Petersen, Larry Gilbertson, David Walters, Susan Johnson, Shihshieh Huang, Paul S. Chomet
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Publication number: 20130198895Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Inventors: Xudong Ye, Michael W. Petersen, Larry Gilbertson, David Walters, Susan Johnson, Shihshieh Huang, Paul S. Chomet
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Patent number: 8237016Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 12, 2011Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Xudong Ye, Michael W. Petersen, Larry Gilbertson, David Walters, Susan Johnson, Shihshieh Huang, Paul S. Chomet
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Publication number: 20120131699Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: Xudong Ye, Michael W. Petersen, Larry Gilbertson, David Walters, Susan Johnson, Shihshieh Huang, Paul S. Chomet
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Patent number: 8076536Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 11, 2007Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Xudong Ye, Michael W. Petersen, Larry Gilbertson, David Walters, Susan Johnson, Shihshieh Huang, Paul S. Chomet
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Publication number: 20070266456Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2007Publication date: November 15, 2007Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Xudong Ye, Michael Petersen, Larry Gilbertson, David Walters, Susan Johnson, Shihshieh Huang, Paul Chomet
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Publication number: 20070212967Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2007Publication date: September 13, 2007Inventors: Peter Grynaeus, Duncan Russell, Terry O'Regan, David Dietel, Susan Johnson
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Patent number: 6694258Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 17, 2001Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Assignee: Siemens VDO Automotive CorporationInventors: Susan Johnson, Tejas Desai
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Publication number: 20030197640Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2001Publication date: October 23, 2003Applicant: Siemens Automotive CorporationInventors: Susan Johnson, Tejas Desai
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Patent number: 6614380Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 1, 2000Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: Siemens VDO Automotive CorporationInventors: Tejas Desai, Susan Johnson
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Patent number: 6545629Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 12, 2000Date of Patent: April 8, 2003Assignee: Siemens VDO Automotive CorporationInventors: Susan Johnson, Iejas Desai, Debbie Lambert, Jonathan Clark, Jeralyn Reese
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Patent number: 6518882Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 25, 2001Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Assignee: Siemens VDO Automotive CorporationInventors: Susan Johnson, Tejas Desai, Deborah Marie Lambert, Jonathan Clark, Jeralyn Reese
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Patent number: 6515865Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 29, 2001Date of Patent: February 4, 2003Assignee: Siemens VDO Automotive CorporationInventors: Susan Johnson, Tejas B. Desai, Kyle Cleland
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Patent number: 6424301Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 17, 2000Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: Siemens Vdo Automotive CorporationInventors: Susan Johnson, Tejas Desai
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Publication number: 20020067249Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2001Publication date: June 6, 2002Inventors: Susan Johnson, Tejas Desai, Deborah Marie Lambert, Jonathan Clark, Jeralyn Reese
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Patent number: 6392592Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 16, 2000Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignee: Siemens Automotive CorporationInventors: Susan Johnson, Tejas Desai
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Patent number: 6386007Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 2, 2000Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Assignee: Siemens Automotive CorporationInventors: Susan Johnson, Tejas Desai, Debbie Marie Lambert, Jonathan Clark, Jeralyn Reese