Patents by Inventor Charles F. Marner

Charles F. Marner 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).

  • Patent number: 4953422
    Abstract: A compound angle limiting device is disclosed herein. The invention provides for control of the angular excursion of a pivotal mass within first and second angles about first and second axes without the necessity for external stops. The invention includes a first coupling mechanism for sensing movement of the mass about the first axis, a second coupling mechanism for sensing movement of the mass about the second axis; a first cam coupled to the mass via the first coupling mechanism and movable in response thereto; and a second cam coupled to the mass via the second coupling mechanism and movable in response thereto. The first and second cams are mounted for physical contact at at least one point to limit the compound angular excursion of the mass via the first and second coupling mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1990
    Assignee: Hughes Aircraft Company
    Inventors: William L. Chapman, Charles F. Marner, Daniel K. Schotter, Ronald L. Hehn