Patents by Inventor Roger W. Masson

Roger W. Masson 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).

  • Engine crankshaft torque sensor
    Patent number: 9382840
    Abstract: In various embodiments, an engine crankshaft is disclosed. The engine crankshaft comprises a rear bearing journal. The rear bearing journal has an output end. The rear bearing journal defines a substantially cylindrical cavity extending from the output end into the rear bearing journal. The engine crankshaft may further comprise at least one torque sensor operatively coupled to the rear bearing journal. The at least one torque sensor is configured to generate a torque signal corresponding to a torque exerted on the rear bearing journal. The torque exerted on the rear bearing journal is indicative of a torque output of an engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: TELEDYNE INSTRUMENTS, INC.
    Inventors: R. Michael Sullivan, Roger W. Masson, Jason J. Haglund
  • Strain sensor
    Patent number: 5347871
    Abstract: A strain sensor adapted for adhesive attachment to a device element such as a valve stem includes a sensor circuit coupon, a support for the coupon, and a clamp carried by the support for clamping the support around the device element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1994
    Assignee: Teledyne Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Louis A. D'Andrea, Roger W. Masson
  • Lift weighing
    Patent number: 5209313
    Abstract: Lift weighing arrangements in which arms to lift supports carry strain gauges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1993
    Assignee: Teledyne Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald F. Brodrick, Roger W. Masson