Patents by Inventor Billy R. Masten

Billy R. Masten 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).

  • Optical sensing device for reading bar code or the like
    Patent number: 4434360
    Abstract: A single optical fiber is placed at or near the nadir of the curvilinear section of the optical surface of a light emitting device. The LED element illuminates the bar code characters on the surface of the object being read, and the reflected light is transmitted up the optical fiber to a sensory means or the like. The elements are encased in an optical plastic medium for strength and durability, and resistance to environmental extremes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1984
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Alan H. Woosley, Billy R. Masten