Patents by Inventor Susan Lucia Gougian

Susan Lucia Gougian 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).

  • Publication number: 20240074604
    Abstract: A combination spoon and straw utensil that is used for the consumption of food and drink. A combination spoon and straw utensil comprising of a single piece of flexible or nonflexible material. A combination spoon and straw utensil comprising of a solid spoon bowl, a hollow handle, a plurality of holes, and a digit support for stabilizing the utensil during use. The spoon and straw utensil having a textured surface for sensory stimulation. The spoon and straw utensil being brightly colored for making the utensil easy to recognize and more visible for users with cognitive decline and visual impairment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventor: Susan Lucia Gougian
  • Patent number: 10094741
    Abstract: An obstruction detecting system for identifying the existence of an obstruction or a partial obstruction in or at the opening of a motor vehicle exhaust pipe. The obstruction detecting system may include a sensor having the ability to detect an obstruction or a partial obstruction in a motor vehicle exhaust system. The obstruction detecting system may include a logic device, a plurality of relays, an alarm, and a motor. The obstruction detecting system may be contained in a housing that is capable of being mounted in or near a motor vehicle exhaust system. When the obstruction detecting system senses an obstruction or a partial obstruction in or at the opening of the exhaust pipe, the system may send an electrical signal to an alarm, which may be a visual alarm, an audible alarm, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Inventors: Ruth Anne Gougian, Susan Lucia Gougian
  • Publication number: 20170191900
    Abstract: An obstruction detecting system for identifying the existence of an obstruction or a partial obstruction in or at the opening of a motor vehicle exhaust pipe. The obstruction detecting system may include a sensor having the ability to detect an obstruction or a partial obstruction in a motor vehicle exhaust system. The obstruction detecting system may include a logic device, a plurality of relays, an alarm, and a motor. The obstruction detecting system may be contained in a housing that is capable of being mounted in or near a motor vehicle exhaust system. When the obstruction detecting system senses an obstruction or a partial obstruction in or at the opening of the exhaust pipe, the system may send an electrical signal to an alarm, which may be a visual alarm, an audible alarm, or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Ruth Anne Gougian, Susan Lucia Gougian
  • Patent number: 8020439
    Abstract: A food measuring tool comprising of a plurality of hollow right cylinders. A set of free standing measuring cylinders each one comprising of a single piece of solid, flexible or non flexible material. A set of measuring cylinders each one to be used for measuring a multitude of food products. A set of measuring cylinders to be used as an accurate measuring tool to determine the correct portion sizes for food according to the recommendations of the United States Food and Drug Administration and the American Diabetes Association.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Inventor: Susan Lucia Gougian
  • Publication number: 20100223994
    Abstract: A food measuring tool comprising of a plurality of hollow right cylinders. A set of free standing measuring cylinders each one comprising of a single piece of solid, flexible or non flexible material. A set of measuring cylinders each one to be used for measuring a multitude of food products. A set of measuring cylinders to be used as an accurate measuring tool to determine the correct portion sizes for food according to the recommendations of the United States Food and Drug Administration and the American Diabetes Association.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventor: Susan Lucia Gougian
  • Publication number: 20090084179
    Abstract: A set of six measuring rings each one comprising of a single piece of non flexible material. A set of six measuring rings each one to be used for measuring prepared food products. A set of six measuring rings to be used as a guide to correct serving sizes for food according to the recommendations set forth by the United States Food and Drug Administration and the American Diabetes Association.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Susan Lucia Gougian
  • Patent number: 6367638
    Abstract: A loop towel rack comprising of a single piece of non flexible material to be used as a barred holder for holding a loop towel. A towel rack having a plurality of distinct portions. A loop towel comprising of a single piece of material. A towel rack to be mounted to a wall, using one or more screws, independent of any additional mounting fixture. A towel rack which has a front bar portion, which supports a loop towel, and a free arm bar portion, which functions as a barrier to prohibit a loop towel from falling off the front bar portion of the towel rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Inventor: Susan Lucia Gougian