Patents by Inventor Anthony E. Clayton

Anthony E. Clayton 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).

  • Pulse width modulated optical sensor interface circuit having an emitter control circuit
    Patent number: 5977533
    Abstract: An apparatus for accurately positioning a leading edge of a label or detecting a notch in label stock, having, a photosensor with a light emitting element and a light receiving element, and an emitter circuit which uses an oscillating wave form coupled to the light emitting element to control the varying amount of light emitted from the light emitting element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventor: Anthony E. Clayton