Patents Assigned to Steven M. Meyer
  • Linear actuator mechanism
    Patent number: 5836205
    Abstract: A linear actuator has four drive gears which engage two racks. The actuator movable member may comprise two racks which have gear teeth which face inwardly and towards each other, or a single rack which has gear teeth which faces outwardly. In either case, four gear drives to engage the rack, two gear drives on each side. A plurality of linear actuators may be used to provide for position control in two or more directions. Control is provided by a servo mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Assignee: Steven M. Meyer
    Inventor: Steven M. Meyer