Patents by Inventor Seymour M. Monat

Seymour M. Monat 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).

  • Instantaneous ice detection system
    Patent number: 4996493
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for the real time detection of the formation of ice on a surface in which a sensor having spaced electrodes along the surface is embedded in the surface for which detection is to be provided. Resistance between the electrodes is monitored and electrode temperature is monitored. When a sharp rise in resistance on the surface due to the presence of ice is detected at the same time that the surface temperature is at or below the freezing temperature of water, then a computer provides a signal to indicate the formation of ice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1991
    Inventors: Seymour M. Monat, Robert A. Monat