Patents by Inventor Frederic W. Jenkinson

Frederic W. Jenkinson 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).

  • Patent number: 4318225
    Abstract: Angle measuring apparatus including a disc having a circular track of marks on one surface concentric with the disc, such disc being rotated about its axis. A mark sensor located adjacent the disc surface detects each mark and generates a signal as it passes thereby. A pair of angle-input means are located adjacent the disc for defining the angle to be measured. Reference means rotate with the disc and interact with each input-means to generate a reference signal each time the reference means passes thereby. Control circuitry counts the number of mark signals occurring between selected reference signals and from such count, the defined angle can be accurately computed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1982
    Assignee: McHenry Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Frederic W. Jenkinson
  • Patent number: 4200876
    Abstract: A water level recorder for use with pressure-sensitive chart paper and having a framework with a lead screw rotatably mounted in the framework. A pulley is secured to the lead screw. The pulley is driven by a tape which is positioned by a float that is adapted to rest upon the surface of the water. A lead screw nut is mounted on the lead screw for movement longitudinally of the lead screw as the lead screw is rotated. A marking member for marking the chart paper is carried by the lead screw nut. A drum is secured to the lead screw for rotation with the lead screw. A helix for marking the chart paper is formed on the drum. Chart paper drive means is provided for advancing the chart paper over the helix and the marking member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1980
    Assignee: Systron-Donner Corporation
    Inventors: John D. Gearheart, Frederic W. Jenkinson