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Thomas M. Johnson
Also filed as: JOHNSON THOMAS · JOHNSON THOMAS M · JOHNSON THOMAS MERLE
46 granted patents·4 pending applications·1,383 citations·filing 1977–2024
99Inventor score
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50 records- 0196US7206689B1Method for optimizing fuel consumption in a machine powered by an internal combustion engineDEERE & CO·Filed 2006·Granted Apr 17, 2007·37 cites·28 claims
- 0292US6473597B1Method and apparatus for modeling transmitter bandwidth for telecommunications analysisFiled 2000·Granted Oct 29, 2002·62 cites·21 claims
- 0392US4802340ARefrigerated salad barHOBART CORP·Filed 1987·Granted Feb 7, 1989·85 cites·8 claims
- 0490US5697392AApparatus for spraying washing fluidMAYTAG CORP·Filed 1996·Granted Dec 16, 1997·101 cites·15 claims
- 0589US4327621ASelf steering blade guide for a band sawHOBART CORP·Filed 1979·Granted May 4, 1982·33 cites·8 claims
- 0687US10086098B2Systems and methods for decontamination and/or sanitizationQLEAN TECH IP LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Oct 2, 2018·4 cites·19 claims
- 0786US9249987B2Mounting bracket for use with a water heaterHONEYWELL INT INC·Filed 2013·Granted Feb 2, 2016·7 cites·20 claims
- 0886US7789968B2Adaptive drain and purge system for a dishwasherMAYTAG CORP·Filed 2007·Granted Sep 7, 2010·14 cites·11 claims
- 0984US6021268AMethod and apparatus for modeling receiver bandwidth for telecommunications analysisANALYTICAL GRAPHICS INC·Filed 1997·Granted Feb 1, 2000·81 cites·21 claims
- 1084US4172551ALinear move irrigation system and control thereforVALMONT INDUSTRIES·Filed 1977·Granted Oct 30, 1979·36 cites·39 claims
- 1183US9580061B2Combined engine and hybrid power system load controlDEERE & CO·Filed 2015·Granted Feb 28, 2017·5 cites·19 claims
- 1283US6827225B2Dishwasher rack clipMAYTAG CORP·Filed 2002·Granted Dec 7, 2004·33 cites·29 claims
- 1383US5630102AIn-circuit-emulation event management systemINTEL CORP·Filed 1994·Granted May 13, 1997·110 cites·12 claims
- 1483US5513337ASystem for protecting unauthorized memory accesses by comparing base memory address with mask bits and having attribute bits for identifying access operational mode and typeINTEL CORP·Filed 1994·Granted Apr 30, 1996·92 cites·2 claims
- 1583US5349832AMullion bar assembly with enhanced heat transfer barrier characteristicsMAYTAG CORP·Filed 1993·Granted Sep 27, 1994·53 cites·12 claims
- 1680US6007640AMethod for using a turbidity sensor to interrupt drain motor and water valveMAYTAG CORP·Filed 1998·Granted Dec 28, 1999·49 cites·3 claims
- 1780US5957144ATurbidity sensor that interrupts drain motor and water valveMAYTAG CORP·Filed 1998·Granted Sep 28, 1999·49 cites·5 claims
- 1880US5211190AWash arm attachmentMAYTAG CORP·Filed 1991·Granted May 18, 1993·53 cites·15 claims
- 1978US5662744AWash arm for dishwasherMAYTAG CORP·Filed 1996·Granted Sep 2, 1997·49 cites·32 claims
- 2076US7241347B2Adaptive drain and purge system for a dishwasherWHIRLPOOL CO·Filed 2004·Granted Jul 10, 2007·19 cites·13 claims
- 2175US4573842AResilient tie-down deviceGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 1983·Granted Mar 4, 1986·33 cites·1 claims
- 2274US7788020B2System and method for detecting cylinder misfireDEERE & CO·Filed 2008·Granted Aug 31, 2010·10 cites·19 claims
- 2374US4285352AContinuous duty chemically sanitizing batch rinse systemHOBART CORP·Filed 1979·Granted Aug 25, 1981·36 cites·11 claims
- 2473US7670439B2Chopping system for a dishwasher pump assemblyMAYTAG CORP·Filed 2006·Granted Mar 2, 2010·6 cites·9 claims
- 2571US6435366B1Appliance washing tub having non-metallic reinforcing body and metallic inner linerMAYTAG CORP·Filed 1999·Granted Aug 20, 2002·28 cites·8 claims
- 2671US4854054AFabric dryer airflow systemMAYTAG CORP·Filed 1988·Granted Aug 8, 1989·26 cites·11 claims
- 2768US5836324AVent seal arrangementMAYTAG CORP·Filed 1997·Granted Nov 17, 1998·33 cites·20 claims
- 2867US5657475ASystem for protecting memory accesses by comparing the upper and lower bounds addresses and attribute bits identifying unauthorized combinations of type of operation and mode of accessINTEL CORP·Filed 1996·Granted Aug 12, 1997·45 cites·11 claims
- 2965US4321849ATension adjustment for a band sawHOBART CORP·Filed 1980·Granted Mar 30, 1982·15 cites·9 claims
- 3065US4312253ARemovable scrap catcher enclosure for a band sawHOBART CORP·Filed 1980·Granted Jan 26, 1982·20 cites·9 claims
- 3164US10688208B2Systems and methods for decontamination and/or sanitizationQLEAN TECH IP LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Jun 23, 2020·0 cites·19 claims
- 3264US6610943B1Membrane switch venting arrangement for washing applianceFiled 2002·Granted Aug 26, 2003·13 cites·18 claims
- 3364US5205304ARinse aid dispenserMAYTAG CORP·Filed 1992·Granted Apr 27, 1993·30 cites·19 claims
- 3464US2024426108A1Power tool system and method for removing roof shinglesJOHNSON THOMAS MERLE·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 3564US2015091834A1Display screen with dynamic tactile pixels and methods of manufacture and use thereofJOHNSON THOMAS M·Filed 2014·Application pending·0 cites
- 3659USD488594SDishwasher rack clip designMAYTAG CORP·Filed 2002·Granted Apr 13, 2004·11 cites·1 claims
- 3758US6208917B1Ambient temperature/inlet air temperature sensor ditherDAIMLER CHRYSLER CORP·Filed 1999·Granted Mar 27, 2001·17 cites·20 claims
- 3857US7472711B2Dishwasher pump and filtration systemMAYTAG CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Jan 6, 2009·6 cites·13 claims
- 3957US6716383B1Method of forming an appliance washing tub having non-metallic reinforcing body and metallic inner linerMAYTAG CORP·Filed 2000·Granted Apr 6, 2004·2 cites·5 claims
- 4056US6945614B2Dishwasher door hinge positioning means and methodMAYTAG CORP·Filed 2002·Granted Sep 20, 2005·5 cites·11 claims
- 4154US12098552B2Power tool system and method for removing roof shinglesJOHNSON THOMAS MERLE·Filed 2022·Granted Sep 24, 2024·0 cites·14 claims
- 4251US5730301AWheel mounting method and apparatus for dishwasher rackMAYTAG CORP·Filed 1995·Granted Mar 24, 1998·20 cites·19 claims
- 4344US6111887AMethod and apparatus for power tuning a terminal of a bi-directional communications systemZENITH ELECTRONICS CORP·Filed 1997·Granted Aug 29, 2000·23 cites·13 claims
- 4442US2023174047A1Lean operating hybrid gasoline engineJAGUAR LAND ROVER LTD·Filed 2021·Application pending·0 cites
- 4542US2005016941A1Dishwasher rack guideMAYTAG CORP·Filed 2003·Application pending·0 cites
- 4637US5287868ADishwasher convection air inlet and suds control deviceMAYTAG CORP·Filed 1993·Granted Feb 22, 1994·9 cites·13 claims
- 4737US4609147AWater delivery machine for an irrigation systemVALMONT INDUSTRIES·Filed 1984·Granted Sep 2, 1986·11 cites·7 claims
- 4837US4552848AMacromolecule determination by physical developmentEASTMAN KODAK CO·Filed 1983·Granted Nov 12, 1985·5 cites·10 claims
- 4935US6081824AMethod and apparatus for fast unsigned integral divisionINTEL CORP·Filed 1998·Granted Jun 27, 2000·7 cites·24 claims
- 5023US11639859B2Method for determining rotational position of a rotating camshaft on a reciprocating engine using a target with a pattern of teeth and a collection of detection algorithmsDEERE & CO·Filed 2020·Granted May 2, 2023·0 cites·20 claims
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