Patents Examined by Henlen C. Kwok
  • Tunnel current sensor with force relief protection
    Patent number: 5503018
    Abstract: A tunnel current position sensor has a first sensing electrode coupled to a compliant beam for providing force relief to the sensor. The beam is connected in fixed relationship with a first object. A second sensing electrode is coupled to a second object. The compliant beam elastically deforms to prevent damage resulting from crashing of the electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1996
    Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.
    Inventors: Brian L. Norling, James R. Woodruff