Patents by Inventor Howard W. Coulter

Howard W. Coulter 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: 4370811
    Abstract: Automatic marking is accomplished by providing a housing that moves along a calibrated guide. The housing is operably connected with a microcomputer which receives preselected marking data. The housing carries a sensor and a marking device. As the housing moves along the guide, the sensor reads the calibrations and registers same with the data in the microcomputer. In response, the marking device applies appropriate marks on an associated object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1983
    Inventors: Dennis R. Triggs, Howard W. Coulter
  • Patent number: 4233749
    Abstract: Apparatus for marking preselected measurements on an object includes a device for receiving and storing data. A measurement device measures preselected distance on the object and registers the measured distance with the stored data. A marking device marks the object when the preselected distance is registered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1979
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1980
    Inventors: Howard W. Coulter, Dennis R. Triggs