Patents by Inventor Vaughn Selby

Vaughn Selby 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).

  • Scanning horizon sensors using an inner and an outer radiation senstive detector
    Patent number: 5095199
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for accurately determining the horizon position of a celestial body is disclosed in the form of inner and outer detector portions arranged generally-concentrically relative to an optical axis. Difference-determining electrical circuitry determines a difference between the outputs of the two detectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1992
    Assignees: Ithaco Incorporated, Space Sonics, Inc.
    Inventors: Vaughn Selby, James J. Fallon