Patents by Inventor Lonnie G. Traylor

Lonnie G. Traylor 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: 5636548
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring a liquid level by a float carrying one or more magnets and movably positioned adjacent spaced analog output voltage Hall-effect sensors. The apparatus is calibrated by moving the float relative to the sensors and measuring the voltage outputs of the sensors relative to the position of the float, and storing the measured values. After calibrating, the voltage outputs of any sensors activated by the presence of the float are measured and compared to the stored values to determine the liquid level. Preferably, the voltage output of at least two sensors are measured while the float is at one position for greater accuracy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Assignee: Tesoro Alaska Petroleum Company
    Inventors: William D. Dunn, Lonnie G. Traylor